Mario Strikers: Charged for the Wii has great multiplayer value, but single-player mode makes it lose replayability.
Mario Strikers Charged is way more intense then its prequel, but difficulty was jacked up in the process.
The Good:
There are 9 characters to play as, with 3 unlockables on the side. They are Mario, Luigi, Wario, Waluigi, Daisy, Peach, Yoshi, DK, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Diddy Kong, and Petey Pirhana.
Each character has a megastrike, a special move of some sort that is unleashed when holding down the B button on the Wiimote. Once completed, a short cutscene plays as the character dramatically splits the ball into different soccer balls, that rains down on the goalie.
The graphics for these cinematics are amazing and has surprisingly good detail.
There are also 8 different sidekicks to help you during the match: Toad, Shy Guy, Dry Bones, Monty Mole, Hammer Bro., Birdo, and Boo.
The sidekicks also have special moves, except these are called Skillshots. Skillshots have different effects depending on the sidekick used to unleash the Skillshot. Skillshots don't have their own cutscenes, but they look good all the same!
Also, if you can connect to the internet on your Wii, you can challenge opponents around the world!
On top of that, new amazing stages are included, with electrocuting fences surrounding the arena! Play soccer in a regular soccer field, a crystal arena, a junkyard, and even space! These features combined with more than average graphics make multiplayer a blast!
The Bad:
The single-player modes are the entire downside to this game. There are three tournaments to compete in, and the first is extremely easy. The second and third however, were one the hardest things I have ever completed. The opponents get cheap and bowl you over to steal the ball, and they somehow sneak past your goalie!
The Ugly:
The controls aren't too great, for they do not truly make it a Wii experience.
As noted before, AI players sneak past your goalie for a cheat goal.
Most of the sidekicks are hard to control, so you're forced to pass the ball to another player.
Overall, I would give it an 8, only because Multiplayer mode is so awesome.