In Pursuit Of The Best Wii Games
If you're looking for a showcase of the best Wii games on the market right now then you've come to the right place. This isn't just my opinion, these games are the ones that those in the know have consistently rated as the top games available right now. It's not a huge list, by any means. I'm not looking to bombard you with so many choices you don't know what's what. Plus, this lens is about the best Wii games, not the fair, good or even very good.
The list below has been compiled from countless hours spent reading through gamers forums, blogs and online review websites, not to mention my own gaming experiences (Yeah, it's tough work this research stuff)
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The Best Wii Game Results Are In
Which Are The Best Wii Games Available Right Now?
Despite the great debates raging online about which are the very good to average Wii games on the market, there is a general consensus when it comes to the best of the best Wii games. Right, Maverick?Below is the list that I've put together from several hours of online research and game playing. I make no claims that it is the definitive list, as there will always be some who disagree with it, but from what I could see, the gamers who know their stuff are giving consistently high marks to these games - and after playing them I can sure see why.
As They Stand - The Best Wii Games (In No Particular Order)
The Current Crop of Fun, Original and Engaging Wii Games
No More Heroes - Incorporating some highly stylish graphics, No More Heroes is a mission-based bloodbath, where you assassinate your way up the chain to becoming the #1 assassin of all time. Featuring a cast of crazy characters and a whole lot of arterial spray, this one will have fans of the slash-em-up genre clambering for more. For a more detailed review of this game check out my best Wii games blog
Okami - This fighting-adventure game about a mythical sun god in the form of an heroic wolf combines Japanese folklore with a highly stylized and engaging artistic feel. The result is an innovative and thoroughly enthralling release utilizing various styles of gameplay as you guide Amaterasu through a world rich with color and revolutionary graphical designs on his way to defeating the legendary monster Orochi. For a more detailed review of this game check out my Okami - Best Wii Games Review
Super Smash Bros Brawl - Bringing together a variety of characters from the Nintendo Universe, this is the third installment in the highly popular Super Smash Bros series. Here you get to take on opponents in a fighting arena, battling as or against such greats as Link from Zelda, Sonic the Hedgehog, Meta Knight from Kirby, Donkey Kong, Pikachu and of course, Mario, to name a few. Get your fight ON! For a more detailed review of this game check out my Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Best Wii Games Review
Guitar Hero III: Legends Of Rock - It's taking the world by storm and with good reason. This jamming sequel surpasses all previous offerings with 40 hardcore song challenges, kick-ass rock battles against some real-life guitar heroes and a new online mode that has you competing with wannabe heroes from around the globe! Rock the digital pants off digital groupies as you finger your way to becoming not just a Guitar Hero...but a Guitar GOD! Not to be missed!
Super Mario Galaxy - The latest and greatest of the Mario series sees our zany hero traverse amazingly detailed and in depth worlds in order to save Princess Peach. Fantastically rendered Mario universe in space - hours and hours of replay value, the best graphics seen on the Nintendo Wii to date, orchestral music - what are you still doing reading this? Go and get yourself a copy!
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption - Perhaps the best Wii game on the market today, with vast, graphically-rich worlds to explore, high-octane battles and puzzle-solving a-plenty. Leaves the previous Metroid games for dead and is right at home with the Wii's unique control system. For a more detailed review of this game check out my best Wii games blog
Resident Evil 4 - High production level creates a creepy atmosphere in this suspenseful thrill ride of a game. Lots of replay value. A bargain at twice the price! For a more detailed review of this game please visit my best Wii games blog
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Epic adventure story full of action-packed challenges. Great use of the controllers. Designers have outdone themselves with their attention to detail. Great value for money!
Madden NFL 07 - Fantastic multi-player feature, as well as lots of options and modes of play. Bonus tutorial for getting the most out of the Wii Remote is a deal-clincher. Vast improvement to Game Cube version.
Madden NFL 08 - Great football fun, with specific improvements to Madden NFL 07. With the addition of online game play and improvements to the control features, this a superior sequel.
Mario Strikers Charged - Highly entertaining 'soccer' fun-fest starring all your favorites from the Mario Bros world. The WiFi online feature is reason alone to own this game. For a much more detailed review of this game visit my blog
Super Paper Mario - This 3rd release in the Paper Mario series is no slouch, making great use of the Wii remote and improved features. A tried and true formula that never gets boring.
Rayman Raving Rabbids - Nintendo's most beloved character returns to save the day (and the world) from crazy rampaging rabbits. High energy mini-game madness.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Massive Hogwarts school grounds makes this an explorers dream. Great use of the controllers to cast all manner of spells. Fantastic sound and graphics and a long game play makes this great value for money. By far the best Harry Potter game yet. For a more detailed review of this game check out my Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix - Best Wii Games Review
Excite Truck - High speed truck racing game, with great attention to detail and fluid game motion. Fast-paced fun for all!! Keep on truckin'
Warioware: Smooth Moves - This micro-game collection covering all corners of the Nintendo universe brings back many fond favorites. A wild and crazy thrill-ride with terrific use of the Wii remote!
The Latest in Best Wii Games
New Release Best Wii Games Reviewed
Introducing Nintendo Wii FitOne of the latest releases for the Nintendo Wii is the phenomenon known as Wii Fit. Currently in huge demand throughout the United States and the rest of the world, the Wii Fit was really a case of 'when' rather than 'if' it was going to happen.
Taking the fun innovativeness of the Wii controller system and combining it with aerobic-style exercise, this is a natural if not perfect fit for the gaming console that promotes so much activity in it's regular game releases. It's no wonder then that Nintendo would decide to capitalize on this, especially when we all know how hard it can be to actually get to a gym in these days of busy lifestyles and pricey gym memberships. The Nintendo Wii Fit definitely saves you time and money in that case, but it also adds the sort of fun you've come to expect from this unique platform, making it hardly seem like you're exercising at all!
The Wii Fit pack also comes with it's own Wii Balance Board, able to support weights of up to 300 pounds and measure a person's balancing ability and center of gravity.
No Pain - No Gain, that's what they say and the Nintendo Wii Fit isn't all fun and games - with varying levels of difficulty the mini-games and training modes definitely get the heart pumping and the muscles burning - but that's what exercise is all about, and with a 30 minute session completed in the morning you'll be feeling better for it all day.
For more information visit the Nintendo Wii Fit page at Amazon.com
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So you think No More Heroes kicks butt over Metroid Prime 3? Or there's no way that Mario Party 8 should be above Excite Truck? Well here's your chance to cast your vote. You can vote on any or all games, moving them up or down depending on your like or dislike for the titles shown.
Super Mario Galaxy
Every hundred years a comet passes over the Mushroom Kingdom and rains down stars and stardust, and as Princess Peach and the citizens of the kingdom are celebrating the centennial event, Bowser and his legions attack by launching asteroids at the Mushroom Kingdom and crystallizing the Toads! Knowing that Bowser is after Princess Peach, Mario runs to save her. Things go awry as Bowser summons a massive spaceship, abducts Peach's entire castle and hits Mario with a massive magical attack.2 points
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend Of Zelda: Twilight Princess brings you back tot he land of Hyrule, as you uncover the mystery behind its plunge into darkness. Link, a young man raised as a wrangler in a rural village, is ordered by the mayor to attend the Hyrule Summit. He sets off, oblivious to the dark fate that has descended upon the kingdom. When he enters the Twilight Realm that has covered Hyrule, he transforms into a wolf and is captured. A mysterious figure helps him break free, and with the aid of her magic...1 point
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Engage the rage with Super Smash Bros. Brawl! The third installment of the incredibly successful Super Smash Bros. series is now on the Wii, The roster is longer than ever, but that just means more butt to kick across over a dozen different, graphic-rich stages with original moves, new modified moves, and a brand-new super attack called Final Smash! Old favorites like Mario, Link, Peach and Kirby are now joined by such exciting newcomers as Wario, Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog. With a varie...1 point
Okami
In kami, the legendary monster Orochi has come back to life and turned the world into a veritable wasteland. Players must assume the role of a wolf, an embodiment of the sun god Amaterasu, which is capable of wielding unimaginable power. The state of the world lies in your hands as you must fight ominous beings and reclaim the earth from a curse that plagues it. It is crucial to help Amaterasu make the world a place where all living creatures can dwell once again. Defeating the creatures that Am...1 point
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
The Galactic Federation's Base Sector Zero is under attack by Space Pirates. As Samus you must boot up the generator to restore the defense systems. But at the end of her path, someone awaits you. If you think you knew what it felt like to be the bounty hunter behind the visor, think again. Take aim at evil with Nintendo's revolutionary controller. You control Samus by moving with the Nunchuk controller and aiming with the pointer, allowing for a level of immersion unlike anything you have ever....0 points
Super Paper Mario
The newest chapter of the Paper Mario story isn't just out of this world, it's out of this dimension! What at first glance appears to be a 2-D sidescroller ripped straight from the stylized pages of the Paper Mario universe soon turns into a hilarious dimension-shifting platformer possible only on Wii!0 points
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle
The third game from the Guitar Hero series is here, and ready to rock your face off. Channel your inner guitar god as you thrash your way through all sorts of venues, In addition to standard Guitar Hero features you know and adore, this game features all kinds of killer new options, such as the new multi-player action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues. The expanded online multi-player game modes will also allow axe-shred...0 points
Resident Evil 4 (Wii version)
Don't let the fear infest you! Sharpen your skills through our in-depth training session, featuring quick-reference sidebars to highlight vital information. Purify the wicked and save the president's daughter with ease using our thorough step-by-step walkthrough, complete with labeled maps of every area. Use our stats and descriptions for all weapons and items to learn how and when to use each one for maximum benefit. Exploit enemy weaknesses--dispatch Leon's greatest foes without taking a scrat...0 points
Mario Party 8
The world's most popular party video game is getting a lot crazier in Mario Party 8 for Wii! Whether you're shaking up cola cans or lassoing barrels, you and your friends will be drawn into the action like never before using the Wii Remote. All-new ways to play: Play with motion control: Row your way through a river race, Punch a statue to pieces, Steer race cars, mopeds, and go-karts, Handle a balancing pole while walking a tightrope. Play using the Pointer: Shoot at Boos in a haunted house, Dr...0 points
Madden NFL 08
Why just watch NFL football on TV when you can take an active role in the game with Madden NFL 08 by Electronic Arts? Madden NFL 08 lets you control the running game like never before. Step up as the lead blocker to create a hole, then take control of the tailback and smash through, overpower, or slash away from would-be tacklers as you fight for every yard. Innovative rushing controls give you a game-breaking ground attack featuring all-new jukes, cutbacks, and the distinct running styles of yo...0 points
Mario Strikers Charged
In Mario Strikers Charged, you'll join Mario and other famous Nintendo characters on the pitch, for the best soccer gaming around. Form the ultimate soccer team with 12 unique captains and 8 different sidekicks -- then hit the pitch and compete in multiple game modes. Anything goes in Mario Strikers Charged; use each character's special abilities to clinch important goals.0 points
Excite Truck
Excite Truck brings back grand racing tradition of Excitebike. Get ready for a big-air experience like no other! Players rocket their trucks across dynamically changing terrain in this nitrous-injected, high-flying racer for speed junkies. Showing the Wii Remote controller's versatility, players tilt the controller on its side to turn it into a wireless steering wheel. Jump and bump your way to the highest score and highest finish0 points
No More Heroes
You are Travis Touchdown, a normal guy (with an otaku geek streak) who wins a Beam Katana through an online auction and uses the weapon to start a new career as a professional killer. One day, an assassin named Helter Skelter appears before Travis and the two face off in a battle. Travis emerges victorious and finds himself in the presence of Silvia Christel, a mysterious French woman who claims to be an agent with the UAA. Silvia gives Travis official rank of 11 in the organization. Now, it's u...0 points
Wii Fit
Get a great workout right in your home without going to the gym. Nintendo Wii Fit with Wii Balance Board turns your living room into a fitness center for the whole family. Family members will have fun getting a "core" workout, and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu. Aerobic Exercise - 10-minute exercises that are designed to get your heart pumping Muscle Conditioning - Controlled motions using arms, legs and other body parts Yoga Poses - Class...0 points
How To Pick The Best Wii Games
What separates the best from the not so best
Man, games sure have come a long way since I was a kid. I remember getting an Atari 2600 when I was about 10 years old and thinking how it kicked butt over our previous gaming console - that one only played "pong".Today the technology available to create games is fast approaching the imaginations of those who make them, producing vast gaming worlds with incredibly involved control functionality (certainly compared to the Atari joystick). With more complex playability and talented designers striving to outdo one another it can be hard to decide not only which game is right for you, but which gaming console - as the type of console best suited to your needs or wants can depend heavily on the games available for it.
I have therefore compiled a list of what I feel are the essentials to look for in determining the best Wii games. If all the checkpoints below are in the positive then it's a safe bet you've got one of the greats on your hands.
Best Wii Games Checklist
Do the games you're playing pass the best Wii games examination?
1. The most important factor of course, is the game fun to play? If it's not, then what's the point in owing it?2. Replay Value. Can you play and play and play and play and play this game and still find new and exciting elements to keep your interest up?
3. How does it look? Does the design grab you? Can you sit and stare at the screen for hours on end and not feel like vomiting?
4. Does the game make the most of the controller? Not as important as the points above, but you want a game that uses more than just a couple of buttons - otherwise I've got a secondhand Atari 2600 you can buy for cheap.
5. How's the music/sound effects? Sound plays a big part in the overall gaming experience and you want your explosions to sound like explosions, not like a fart in the bath.
6. Originality. For me, breaking the mold is the least important aspect of what makes a Wii game the best of the bunch, but it deserves an honorable mention. Innovation is more important to me than total reinvention.
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Have a comment about this lens? Perhaps you have a different opinion on what makes the best Wii games what they are? Feel free to drop me a line here if you have anything to add, or any questions regarding this lens. All feedback is welcome!
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DragonAsh
Great lens very well done 5 stars from me, my favorite game has to be mario galaxy Posted September 19, 2008 |
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RickyRobi
Great job on the Lens. I gave it a 5 and lensrolled it on my lenses. Posted September 12, 2008 |
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funcoolcollectibles
Excellent lens! I love playing games on the Wii! 5 stars! Posted September 04, 2008 |
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sbaokay
Great job on your lens. I love playing the Wii. It's lots of fun. Posted August 29, 2008 |
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WoWKing
Zelda and Metroid are two fun games. Zelda is long though. Posted August 22, 2008 |
