Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party

 Wii U
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    Aug 6, 2013
    88
    Nintendo keeps promising us new ways to play on Wii U and we can't help but feel KnapNok might have got there first. There's nothing else quite like this.
  2. Games Master UK
    Sep 18, 2013
    80
    No good for loners, but if you have seven chums you don't mind rubbing against, this is ace. [Nov 2013, p.73]
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  3. Metro GameCentral
    Aug 11, 2013
    80
    In many ways the best game on the Wii U so far, at least in terms of using the GamePad for something other consoles would find very hard to replicate.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Aug 4, 2013
    80
    Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party is not a game per se, but a fun multiplayer experience in its own right.
  6. God is a Geek
    Aug 16, 2013
    70
    It’s certainly a game you’ll get more enjoyment from with the maximum number of allowed players, and if you and your friends are extroverted and feel incredibly comfortable around each other (or have a stash of strong alcohol nearby), then for the price of entry (£5.99) this is an absolutely great party game that gives a shining glimpse of what can be done with the Wii U if a bit of thought is put into it.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Aug 14, 2013
    70
    If some activities are variants on familiar parlour games, they’re enlivened by creative twists and side objectives, while others are brimming with invention.
  8. Nintendo Life
    Aug 14, 2013
    70
    If you’re looking for an affordable and fun game to pull out during a party, then Spin The Bottle: Bumpie’s Party will definitely provide a great deal of laughter and fun.
  9. Vandal
    Aug 13, 2013
    70
    The game has been developed with a Nordic culture in mind, but no matter where you live, you'll find here several minigames and challenges that we've enjoyed playing with friends and family.
  10. Cubed3
    Sep 10, 2014
    60
    For the right customer, Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party will be a lot of fun. For people who want a substantial videogame, though, save the money.
  11. Eurogamer Portugal
    Sep 16, 2013
    60
    In a festive atmosphere, it’s a reasonable option to have fun and be satisfied.

Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Wii U Game of 2013
37
#37 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2013
30
#30 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. Matesamo
    Aug 26, 2013
    7
    Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party is a party game for 2-8 players, there is no single player and the more players you have the more fun the gameSpin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party is a party game for 2-8 players, there is no single player and the more players you have the more fun the game will be. The game suggests that you turn off the TV and gather around the Gamepad which is placed flat in the middle of the group like a board game. I think this may be the first console game in history that instructs you to turn your television off, you know right from that point that this game is going to be a little different.

    Players take turns spinning a virtual bottle and are paired up with another player in order to do some sort of collaborative challenge. Some of the challenges we faced in our game were to lay out four Wii Remotes and listen for which one made a particular noise, holding the controllers while hugging each other and jumping together at a certain moment, and pressing the A & B buttons on a controller at the same time without the players using their hands.

    Sound silly? You bet it does but it is also an amazingly creative and quirky little title that shows off some unique aspects of the system which can only be done on the Wii U. The graphics for the game are really unique and contribute to the irrelevant feeling of the mini games, of which there are seventeen different challenges. That is not a lot but the publisher promises addition free DLC games in the future if the game is successful enough.

    Playing the game with two or three people is not the way to apprach this game, if you have any fewer then four players then I would not even bother. It is the element of being randomly teamed-up with someone that adds a lot to the game, the more players who are watching you doing the silly challenges the funnier it gets. Is the game for everyone? Most assuradly not, but for those who can get a group of people together for a game night is it a charming and enjoyable way to spend a couple hours.    … Full Review »
  2. Leo13
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    Great game for get togethers. There are 1 or 2 games that you might feel uncomfortable playing (depending on who you're playing with), butGreat game for get togethers. There are 1 or 2 games that you might feel uncomfortable playing (depending on who you're playing with), but that's not a problem because you can go into settings and tell it not to use those games.
    We've had a lot of fun playing with our kids.    … Full Review »
  3. MisterShmi
    Feb 19, 2014
    10
    I bought this on sale (I think it was only like 2 or 3 bucks) and dont regret it at all. Its a total blast to play. You can disable certainI bought this on sale (I think it was only like 2 or 3 bucks) and dont regret it at all. Its a total blast to play. You can disable certain games if you dont feel comfortable doing some of them (like dancing with your friends wife). Overall a lot of fun. Some of the games are pretty confusing, but there is an option to practice before you actually do it. Obviously, the more people the better. 8 people playing will be a lot more fun than just 2. Definitely purchase if youre interested in a fun party game or something to play with the kids on family night.… Full Review »
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