Getting a wii, game choices ?

[rlemmon]

Hi guys. I'm finally getting a current gaming system. I have stayed away from console gaming for a good 3 years. I have been content with playing the hell out of my genesis,snes and mame systems. That all changed when i saw a video on you tube of new super mario brothers for wii. I new i had to have it as soon as I saw all that cool retro mario goodness !

I am going to pick one up in two weeks or so and other than mario I need to figure out a few good games to grab.

So far I'm thinking about these :


House of the Dead: Overkill

Rayman Raving Rabbids

Dead Space: Extraction

They all look fun but what games would you guys recommend?

[Thrashdance]

Never played Deadspace extraction before, but if its anything like the Deadspace that came out for PC, 360, and PS3(?) It should be way rad. Anyone who was really disapointed in RE5 should check it out.

[kupomogli]

Good Wii games. Let me think.

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I got nothing.

[JSoup]

Step 1: Get an SD Card.
Step 2: Look up how to install Homebrew.
Step 3: Install Homebrew.
Step 4: Enjoy your Wii.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Don't Forget WiiWare!

World of Goo
Dr. Mario Online RX
Tetris Party
Mega Man 9
Excitebike World Rally
Contra ReBirth
Gradius ReBirth
TV Show King 2
The Bit Trip series

and plenty of other great stuff is up there for sale ...

http://www.nintendo.com/games/guide#...re&panel=qplay

[ScottK]

My top 5 would be:

Trauma Center (any)
Super Mario Galaxy
Punch-out
Manhunt 2
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam

Favorite would be the Tony Hawk. If Tony Hawk and Burnout had a baby, this game would be the offspring

[vivaeljason]

Good Wii games. Let me think.

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I got nothing.

You know, I called you posting something like this almost word for word. Yay for me!

My Wii gets very little playing time due to a severe lack of games I genuinely care about, but there are a few phenomenal games. Besides New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the games I enjoy most are:

No More Heroes
de Blob
MadWorld
Super Paper Mario
Super Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart Wii
Punch Out

and of course, Super Smash Bros. Brawl

[Press_Start]

There's Santa sack full of games for the Wii.

Twilight Princess
Super Mario Galaxy
Madworld
Muramasa: Demon Blade
Klonoa
Trauma Center: Second Opinion
Trauma Center: New Blood
Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles
Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles
No More Heroes
Wario Land: Shake It
Punch Out
Super Mario Kart Wii
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Dead Space Extraction
Castle of Shikigami III
Dragon Quest Swords
SNK Arcade Classics
Metroid Prime 3
Metroid Prime Trilogy
House of the Dead 2&3
House of the Dead Overkill
Samurai Warriors Katana
Metal Slug Anthology
Zack & Wiki

Not to mention what's coming in 2010:

Super Mario Galaxy 2
Metroid Other M
Sin and Punishment 2
Epic Mickey
Red Steel 2
Megaman 10
Castlevania Rebirth
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Tatsunoko vs Capcom
Fragile Dreams
Arc Rise Fantasia
Sakura Wars V
Shiren the Wanderer

Hope that helps.

[vivaeljason]

Dammit! Forgot Zack and Wiki!

And yeah...2010 looks like it'll be a good year for the Wii because of Epic Mickey and SMG2 alone.

[joshnickerson]

Good Wii games. Let me think.

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I got nothing.

Honestly, you must lead a very empty life if you find it necessary to crap on every thread that involves the Wii. What, did they ban you from commenting on Kotaku, and now you have no other outlet for your pointless Wii bitchery? I'm not a fan of the Playstation, but you don't see me diving into every thread involving the PS3 and making snotty comments. If you've got nothing constructive or remotely interesting to add to the conversation, please kindly keep your fucking noise hole shut.

Maybe if you spent less time trolling Wii threads, you might not suck so much at Street Fighter 4.

As for good Wii games, in addition to Press_start's list (though if you're going to get Metroid Prime Trilogy, there's no reason to pick up Prime 3 separately), I suggest A Boy and His Blob Wii. It's a VERY unique puzzle-platformer, with beautiful 2-D graphics, which of course means it was criminally overlooked. I'll also toss in Excitebots (now at a budget price at most retailers) and Link's Crossbow Training (a fun little target shooting game that can be picked up used for like four bucks).

[Swamperon]

Boom Blox (any)
De Blob
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Let's Tap
Little King's Story
Madworld
Mario & Sonic Olympic Games
Mario Galaxy
Metal Slug Anthology
MySims
No More Heroes
Sonic & the secret rings
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Super Smash Bros Brawl
Trauma Center (any)
Zack & Wiki
Zelda: Twilight Princess

[SEGA_Queen]

If you're into RPGs, here's two games you should check out:

Opoona

It's a unique "Lifestyle RPG" by Koei. You play as an alien named Opoona who was separated from his family after they crash landed on the planet Landroll. Your main goal is to become a productive citizen of Landroll so you can earn enough money to pay for the medical treatment of Opoona's parents. You do this by acquiring several different jobs along the way, which can be anything from "Ranger" to "Fast Food Employee". There's also a secondary goal of making as many friends as possible. These friends are apparently supposed to help you later in the game. Another unique aspect is that you can play the entire game (battles, exploring, etc.) one handed with just the nunchuck.

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

It's definitely worth checking out if you've played the original game on the GameCube. If you haven't played the original game yet, I suggest you do it first before trying this one. Otherwise a lot of the plot points won't make much sense. This installment includes the ability to capture & raise the same monsters you battle against in the game. It's not some mini-game though, it's a crucial part of the gameplay. Did I mention that it's extremely addicting as well? Believe me, there's nothing more satisfying than watching your carefully raised monster pulverize the enemy!

[Sniderman]

Good Wii games. Let me think.

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I got nothing.

Dude, you've had nothing since the day you arrived. Nothing to say and nothing to contribute.

[geezuzkhrist119]

i recommand Softmodding your wii

[Garry Silljo]

Good Wii games. Let me think.

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I got nothing.

I've been reading your posts for a while. Help me out ... you love the Wii and hate the PS3... right? I mean seriously, you've been posting for a while and have NEVER made this clear. You should clear this up.

[Flack]

Good Wii games. Let me think.

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I got nothing.

You've already been warned about this. 48 hour ban. Merry Christmas.

[scooterb23]

You've already been warned about this. 48 hour ban. Merry Christmas.

It's a Christmas miracle!!

Anyway,

Here's a thread that gives you the highest reviewed games (1st post is current until a couple months ago)

http://www.digitpress.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109135

Good place to start.

I'll throw my hat in on a few titles...most have been said before.

No More Heroes
Boom Blox
de Blob
Elebits
Toy Story Mania
Wii Sports / Wii Sports Resort
Zack & Wiki
Speed Racer (surprisingly fun, much better than the movie)
Super Mario Galaxy
Excitetruck (also heard the sequel Exitebots is fun, but have not played yet)

I've heard great things about the new Super Mario Bros. Wii, and Tiger Woods 10 w/ Wii Motion Control.

Also: don't forget you've got the whole Gamecube library to play with as well. Ton of fun games there as well.

[Baloo]

These are the titles I recommend for Wii:

Wii Sports Resort (and 1 extra Motion Plus)
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Mario Galaxy
Mario Kart Wii
Punch-Out Wii
Super Smash Bros. Brawl

[TRM]

Mario Kart Wii

Super Mario Galaxy - with this one, I personally thought to myself, that it would be entertaining, yet a game that I truly would not feel the love for (like Super Mario 64...fun, yet not earthshattering). However, I saw my brother play the game one day, and got sucked in, and played it non stop until I finished it

[Arkhan]

I highly recommend Klonoa, Super Swing Golf Season 2, both Trauma Centers, Mad World, and Umbrella Chronicles.


OH and Fire Emblem.



The wii has alot of great games swimming in a sea of mediocre poop.