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Help Wanted: 50 Wacky Jobs Wii
Metascore
65 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Nintendo Life
    80
    The main thing about this game is that nearly all the mini-games are enjoyable which, when you consider there are 50 to choose from, is an excellent achievement.
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    78
    Sure, it's a mini-game compilation, but it's as good an example of the genre as we've seen. [Apr 2009, p.84]
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  3. GameSpot
    70
    This vocational minigame collection provides some wacky fun, despite sometimes feeling like a chore.
  4. GameZone
    70
    Unusual mini-game entertainment built specifically for kids.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    Help Wanted is easily one of the more interesting mini-game collections on the Wii. Its flaws prevent it from being truly special, but the core mechanics and presentation of games make it one to watch for, especially if you enjoy any of Hudson Soft's multiplayer/mini-games on the Wii or any other gaming platform.
  6. Worth Playing
    70
    Given the lack of quality motion titles and siminicol games (part simulation, part mini-game and part collecting), Help Wanted is a nice addition to one's game collection.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    68
    You'll likely find yourself sticking to a select few when they become available, which is disappointing because the premise itself is so good. For that reason alone, we recommend a rent. If you end up liking the bulk of what's on offer here, you can always adopt Help Wanted for good.
  8. Nintendo Gamer
    65
    Do minigames become more playable when coupled with a story that would have cinema goers lobbing popcorn at the screen? Answer: not really. [May 2009, p.60]
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  9. GamesRadar
    60
    More successful as a single-player experience, which can be seen as good or bad depending on your inclination.
  10. Games Master UK
    55
    Full of odd novelty that, while funny, doesn't really outweigh the stinking games. [May 2009, p.83]
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  11. Gaming Nexus
    50
    There's not much fun to be had here. The games are too short and the cut scenes are too long. Very young children might see things differently, so you might consider it for the little ones.
  12. Nintendo Power
    45
    Times are tough, but this is one job offer you should pass up. [June 2009, p.90]
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7.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. BruceB
    8
    The games themselves are a HUGE cut above the dreck that pollutes so much of the shovelware minigame comps that flood the Wii marketplace. The problem with the game is largely with the lack of online capability and the ridiculous story line that holds it all together. A minigame collection should be reviewed based on the fun that the games themselves provide however and Hudson is well established as the Cadillac line of software for casual gamers. This game ranks right up there with the Mario Party series for gaming fun and replay value. The game isn't for the hard-core gaming crowd, but that group isn't the target audience anyway. The Wii has a massive demographic of casual gamers that are starved for quality titles that can be picked up, played, and then replayed at liesure. While it seems like new titles come out almost weekly that target the casual gaming crowd it's rare that one can use the word "quality" with a straight face when reviewing them. Help Wanted is one such rare quality compilation.… Full Review »
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