Guilty Party Wii Game Review & Giveaway

Guilty Party is a true family game with high production values, great gameplay, and characters that really can appeal to gamers of all ages.

Developed by Wideload Games, Guilty Party is an original turn-based mystery game, similar to the classic board game, Clue. Up to four players run around environments, interview suspects to determine if they’re telling the truth, and collect clues in order to determine the full physical description of the culprit. Each player earns a set amount of tokens per turn, and every action costs one token. Additionally, players are given Savvy Cards that can be used to help them in tracking down the criminal.

The game functions like a 3D board game with players and suspects moving from room to room. After collecting enough clues to prove the guilt of the culprit, players must accuse him or her and present evidence to support their accusation. Interrogating suspects and uncovering clues are accomplished by completing various mini-games. There are more than 50 of these challenges and they’re randomly generated for each instance, so it’s doubtful you’ll find yourself getting bored with them too quickly.

The game’s story is centered on members of the Dickens family, who are all top-notch detectives trying to track down the criminal mastermind, Mr. Valentine. Players can choose to play as one of six family members, with a seventh being unlocked upon completing story mode. There are a total of 16 suspects in the game, though not all of them are involved in every case. The suspects range from mystery game classics, like the butler and the maid, to more unique characters like a journalist and a General.

All of the characters are brand new, but they already seem to fit perfectly in the larger Disney universe. The Dickens family is most reminiscent of the Incredibles, but they have their own unique traits that set them apart. Great voice acting completes the package and really brings the characters to life. The game also has a nice sense of humor, with a Pixar-like quality where there are plenty of jokes for the adults as well as the kids.

Competitive play is where the game really shines, as players can use their Savvy Cards to sabotage each other by stealing coins or cards, locking each other in rooms, or making suspects less likely to talk. In Party Mode the order of mini-games is randomly generated meaning there is almost limitless replayability, which is a huge plus for the game.