IGN writes: "Family Glide Hockey isn't much more than a dull, awkwardly controlling air hockey game with a set of mini-games that are better than the core design. Five bucks isn't much to spend for any Wii game, but even at its cheap price it's tough to throw any love to this Japanese import.
Air hockey isn't any fun without precise controls. It's sort of the reason why the game has sprouted up in countless Nintendo DS and iPhone adaptations: touch screen means direct paddle control. The Wii has the potential to offer similar control with its pointer, and Wii Play has shown that it can work in Pong like mini-games."
GamesRadar writes: "Still, Arc makes a good go of it. There are several control schemes – though none feel quite right – and even the option for mallet movement to be handled automatically, leaving you with little more to do than occasionally flick the remote to bash the puck. Even if you opt for full control, it's a game that's often more about dumb luck than true skill, and after half an hour you'll have doubtless had enough".
Today Nintendo of Europe and Australia added new games to the Wii Shop Channel. The WiiWare games are: Pop Them, Drop Them Samegame and Family Glide Hockey.
If you're looking for a great air hockey game for Wii, this isn't it. Save your pennies for the magical day someone gets wise and "Laser Hockey" and "Family Glide Hockey" are combined.
