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Go Vacation is yet another Wii Sports wannabe, but one with plenty of content. The mission structure means the game is actually playable on your own, even if it obviously works best with friends.
For families looking to have a good time with their Wii's this winter, I highly recommend taking a trip to Kawawii Island with Go Vacation. It may is not the best sounding or the prettiest game out there but Go Vacation packs in a wealth of fun for every member of the family.
Another mini-game collection designed for young children and families. With Go Vacation, Namco Bandai tried to make something different, but they forgot one main ingredient in the recipe: the fun.
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Pyeay
Ich habe dieses Spiel als Kind geliebt und sehr gerne mit Freunden gespielt, die Easter Eggs wie versteckte Truhen zu finden hat immer viel Spaß gemacht. Die Minispiele waren sehr lustig und haben Spaß gemacht. Die Häuser einzurichten war sehr chillig. Das beste an dem Spiel waren aber dielangen Stunts, besonders in der Stadt. Insgesamt für mich pure Nostalgie der mittleren 2010er Jahre , ein entspanntes Spielergebniss und viel Spaß.
10
Quentinho
I love this game: it's nostalgic, fun to play solo or with friends. And it's freaking good to play it on emulator too. The world feels alive.
9
f0recast
Man, the joy i had playing this game with my cousin. The feeling that flows through you, from jetskiing, to snowboarding. It has its flaws, anyone who has played the game can tell you that. Its basically the Wii Sports everybody wanted.

Go Vacation

Released On: 
Oct 11, 2011
Metascore
64
User score
Generally Favorable
8.1
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Metascore
64
25% Positive
7 Reviews
64% Mixed
18 Reviews
11% Negative
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Nov 5, 2011
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Vandal
A really enjoyable game, with direct, simple yet universal fun for everyone, which increases with the number of players. There have been a lot of games like this on the Wii, but this Namco Bandai one is one of the best.
Nov 20, 2011
79
Games Master UK
Loads of solid mini-games. [Christmas 2011, p.94]
User score
Generally Favorable
8.1
76% Positive
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Jul 19, 2025
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Quentinho
I love this game: it's nostalgic, fun to play solo or with friends. And it's freaking good to play it on emulator too. The world feels alive.
Mar 25, 2023
10
Kleher
Als erstes das ist mein Lieblingsspiel und es ist auch sehr wirklich cool gemacht mit den vier verschiedenen Inseln und auf jeder Insel mindestens 10 bis 15 Aktivität machen kann es ist wirklich so cool gemacht und dann auch noch die schönen Nebenaktivitäten die man nicht machen muss aber machen kann und dann noch die verschiedensten Transporter wie z.B der Jetski oder das Pferd und es lässt sich auch sehr gut steuern.
Nov 29, 2011
70
Eurogamer Portugal
Go Vacation is a good alternative to Wii Sports Resort.
Oct 18, 2011
65
GameSpot
Go Vacation is a shallow, kid-friendly minigame collection with nice open spaces and overly simplistic games.
Nov 2, 2011
56
Nintendo Gamer
Looks like it should be fun but the minigames are mostly sub-Monkey Ball rubbish and the controls leave us as cold as Kawawii's frosty peaks. [Nov 2011, p.60]
Nov 7, 2011
50
Gamekult
Quotation forthcoming.
Nov 17, 2011
20
Gamereactor Sweden
When I played Go Vacation I heard the ticking clock of my life, eating up the hours as I struggled with the pointless mini-games. You can avoid this. For me it's too late.
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Nov 23, 2019
10
qtoq
This game still has a place in my heart after many years. It is the main reason I remember my childhood and childhood friends. Many memories were created by playing minigames with my friends or just exploring the huge map and uncovering secrets. I even remember getting up late at night just to play this game. The game did have a couple of problems, like the camera, but just the fun someone can have by playing this game with their friends overrides the problems.
Jan 23, 2019
10
epiccrossover
This is still one of my favorite games of all time and always will be. I've played this game for over 2,000 hours and it never gets old. Over 50 games of pure greatness is held here. The fact that this game got a sequel is amazing. I remember exploring for too long that i even forget to play some games. I recommend getting this game. It's an adventure that you will never forget.
Nov 17, 2012
10
janhovden
A perfectly enjoyable games for small kids - my daugher (8) and son (5) love exploring the resorts, riding horses, driving cars, skate- and snowboarding with the simple controls and enjoyable and varied scenery. While some of the mini-games are less than perfect, that does not matter: if you have (medium) small children they will love this, and they can quickly play without any need for supervision. My kids have played this more than all our other Wii games put together.
Dec 26, 2025
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Pyeay
Ich habe dieses Spiel als Kind geliebt und sehr gerne mit Freunden gespielt, die Easter Eggs wie versteckte Truhen zu finden hat immer viel Spaß gemacht. Die Minispiele waren sehr lustig und haben Spaß gemacht. Die Häuser einzurichten war sehr chillig. Das beste an dem Spiel waren aber dielangen Stunts, besonders in der Stadt. Insgesamt für mich pure Nostalgie der mittleren 2010er Jahre , ein entspanntes Spielergebniss und viel Spaß.
Aug 10, 2023
9
f0recast
Man, the joy i had playing this game with my cousin. The feeling that flows through you, from jetskiing, to snowboarding. It has its flaws, anyone who has played the game can tell you that. Its basically the Wii Sports everybody wanted.
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SummaryFrom snowcapped mountains to the bright lights of a bustling cityscape, Go Vacation gives gamers the option to take part in heated street races, relaxing scuba diving excursions and pulse-pounding skydiving sessions and more—all accessed by actually visiting each location in-game instead of simply choosing them from a menu. With support... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
  • Wii
  • Nintendo Switch
Oct 11, 2011
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