Essential wii games list

The massive plotholes and unnecessary restrictions make the game really difficult to get through. That said, a few of those same friends loved it to death. I don't know why, but as long as you pull it from the bargain bin I suppose it's worth a try.

Skyward Sword is definitely a requirement. Donkey Punch Well-Known Member. Karma 27 Playing NES. The only people who were disappointed with Other M are first-person shooter fanboys who expected another boring Metroid Prime sequel and whined when they didn't get one.

Those who liked the 2D Metroid games really appreciated how competently the transition to 3D was handled. It wasn't quite as elegant as the Zelda 3D transition with Ocarina of Time, but still a darned good game.

And much of the gameplay in Other M still uses the 2D perspective, which is really enjoyable. Admittedly, I'm not a huge fan of the "classic" Nintendo franchises, with the exception of Pokemon and Legend of Zelda.

I don't dislike them; I just didn't grow up in that generation and don't feel as strongly about them. I really like some of the spin-off games, though. I think the Metroid: Other M thing depends on your own tastes, though. Donkey Punch said:. I've only played Metroid games very briefly, so I suppose I have nothing to really compare it to.

But I know what you're talking about with Samus being one of the strong female characters in video games. When I saw the trailer for Other M way back, I thought it looked very unusual for the character--and that's coming from someone with minimal knowledge of the franchise as a whole. I hope they make another good Metroid game soon, though.

Joker said:. BanjoKazooie Well-Known Member. The other reason I didn't get a Wii was because of the weird controls on some games. It's not that they were bad, but it was generally more difficult to jump from the kinds of games on the Xbox and PS2, which were the consoles I used around the time the Wii came out. It wasn't bad , exactly, just a little counter-intuitive. That's just me being picky, though, and I can get over it once I start playing Wii games. It represents the concept that Wii has introduced into gaming: Your muscles will hurt, you will sweat, and you will curse a lot!

This series eschews the 2D sprites of entries past, opting instead for full 3D character models. Christopher Belmont uses the trusty Vampire Killer, holy water, and other sub-weapons like the dagger to destroy skeletons and giant rolling eyeballs on his way to Dracula. You guide Max through a familiar world of platforming challenges, sketching in a bridge or set of stairs when an impasse is encountered. Many gamers have fond memories of Blaster Master and their old friend, Sofia the tank.

Blaster Master: Overdrive is a modern revitalization of the side-scrolling action hybrid, complete with tank platforming and overhead shooter segments. It never gets old tearing dudes apart in a powerful tank, then hopping out of Sofia for some platforming on foot. Old school holdovers like an exponential difficulty curve and arduous boss battles make this one for hardcore Blaster Masters. Players use the Wii remote and nunchuck as a sword and shield to face off one-on-one with minotaurs, orcs, and snake charmers.

This retro-styled title takes players on a side-scrolling adventure through a huge game world filled with secrets and awesome boss battles.

Similar to Metroid, players level up weapons, gain new abilities like a jetpack, and backtrack to discover new areas using their new upgrades. The graphical fidelity was also upgraded moving from the freeware PC version to Wiiware, giving players a better-looking game without losing the old school charm.

Not since Super Mario Sunshine has playing with water been so much fun. Similar to And Yet It Moves, this Wiiware puzzler allows players to tilt the game world, but this time they also control the flow of water.

Using the childhood knowledge you gained the first time you spilled a gallon of milk trying to prepare cereal, you can cascade a body of water across platforms and jet through narrow tunnels. Progression is limited by water marker checkpoints which ensure you have the requisite amount of liquid to continue. Fluidity is one of those games that forces you adopt a whole new way of thinking about how to interact with a video game, and is definitely worth exploring for yourself.

A whopping stages and online competitions make this one a sure bet for Wii owners looking to see what the talented folks at Red Lynx are capable. Join Sign In. Post Tweet Email. Thankfully, Punch-Out!! With its simple design and gyroscope sensor, the Wii Remote makes for a great music game controller.

And while Just Dance parties were fun, it was Rhythm Heaven Fever that stuck with you, ensaring players with its adorable visuals, cutesy storylines, and catchy tunes. Plus, it had a certain wacky charm that simply can't be described on the back of a box. Excitebots: Trick Racing proves that it's not all about how fast you cross the finish line, but how cool you looked when you did it. Rather than focus on tight curves and single-file racing speedways, Excitebots features large, sprawling courses with multiple pathways.

And while you may end up in first place just from being fast, you'll want to challenge yourself to be the best trickster too. Current page: Page 1. Our aim as the global GamesRadar Staff team is to take you closer to the games, movies, TV shows, and comics that you love.