The game that exemplifies pure awsomeness.
First of all, I'm aware that this is a port. However, having never played the original, I will not deduct any points for its being a remake.
With that said, the reviewing itself shall begin. The main strength of the game is its do-anything nature. There is an incredible amount of content spread all around a pretty large town. I beat the game with about a 65% completion, and I don't know where half of the remaining 35% is. With a large amounts of missions and items spread across this big town, it is a relief that Rockstar included both the ability to have faster ways to get around town/school, and multiple places to crash at night before you collapse.
All of this would be nothing without solid gameplay. Luckily, Rockstar delivers here as well. The motion controls provide an excellent way to fight your way through crowds of bullies. Fighting is deepened through the use of unlockable punches/kicks/grappling moves, in addition to weapons. Unfortunately, it is a little hard to aim your ranged weapons as compared to most Wii games. Also, the classes provide a nice distraction from the main game, and help to create a fun multiplayer experience.
This game does have some flaws, however. While the town, to use a cliche, does seem alive at times, the detail is terrible up close. I mean, Jimmy Hopkins cheeks seem to be a single polygon each. The graphics overall are at least adequate, and I have not noticed any significant slowdowns. But still, to say that it does not push the Wii to its limits would be a huge understatement.
Overall, this game is a very deep, not to mention humorous, experience. From wandering the streets of Old Bullworth Vale to taking out your greatest nemesis for the final time, there's so much to do. And even on top of that, there's multiplayer. Despite its graphical shortcomings, it's easily one of my favorite Wii games, and undoubtably one of its best offerings to date.