To be successful, you will have to methodically maneuver your arms and land your shots. Otherwise you will leave yourself exposed to a combination attack from your enemy, and once the AI gets a string of shots in, their Rumble will be following shortly thereafter. Hopefully, the full game contains a tutorial to ease you into using specific moves and combos, as the game—like real boxing—plays much better when you are not just flailing your arms around in all directions.

While it may not end up being the deepest title on the Wii, Revolution looks to be enough of an upgrade from Wii Sports Boxing to make fans of virtual fisticuffs consider a purchase. The graphics are colorful, the boxers are nicely modeled and the action is frenetic enough to guarantee some entertainment when played at a party with friends. Fans of the original games will likely be pleased with what AKI has done in this iteration, as it seems to have much more substance to it than it did before. Ready 2 Rumble Revolution ships on March 17, 2009 exclusively for the Wii, so those looking to climb into the ring need not wait much longer.