A fun and accurate portrayal of the Little League World Series that's great for kids.
Graphics: This game accurately portrays the Little League World Series visually. The two stadiums modeled after the real stadiums in Williamsport, Pennsylvania (that's where the LLWS is played for those who don't know) are accurately portrayed and good looking, as are the original creations. The players seem to be modeled from scratch, and look somewhat like middle-school kids. Overall, the graphics are good, but not fantastic. 7/10
Controls: The game's controls are very simple and ideal for a grade school kid. You simply wave the Wii Remote as if you were swinging a baseball bat to swing, make a pitching motion to pitch, etc. When the ball comes into play, you must shake the Wii Remote as fast as you can. The faster you shake, the easier it will be for your player to make a play in the field or run around the bases. This shaking method is simplistic, but your arm grows tired after a while. 7/10
Game play: A normal game is very easy to play. You simply swing, pitch, and shake the Wii Remote like crazy most of the time. When you earn enough skill points, which are earned by making enough good plays during the game, you can use them to make your players play better. If you fill your skill bar all the way, you can use it when your star player is batting or pitching and get a near guaranteed home run or strikeout. This skill bar is fun and keeps the game interesting, though it can be considered cheap at times. As far as game modes go, there is your standard exhibition mode, and there is a World Series mode, in which you try to win first your region and then the Little League World Series. This game features many more customizable options than its predecessor, Little League 2008. You can customize every player on your team, and determine the color of your team's jerseys. In addition, there are several mini-games, which are somewhat disappointing. Some of them , such as the home run derby, are really fun, but others are frustrating, shallow, or both. You will probably spend most of your time in World Series mode, although it won't be much of a challenge, as the AI is moderate on the hardest level. Two players can play in Exhibition mode, which is a lot more enjoyable because of the unpredictability in each game. 7/10
Sound: Your standard sounds for a baseball game are here, and they're all around par. The commentary by Gary Thorne and Brent Musburger is good, and they provide interesting facts about the Little League World Series between innings. The music is catchy and fits the mood of the game. 7/10
Overall, if you are looking for a baseball game that kids will enjoy for a while, this is the game for you. However, if you are looking for a game with hardcore action, you will want to skip this one.
Overall grade: 7.0 / 10