Monday, 1 February 2021
Top 10 Nintendo Wii Kids Games
10. Super Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary
This wonderful re-release sees four of the original – and most acclaimed – Mario adventures on one disc, encompassing Super Mario Bros 1, 2 and 3 along with Super Mario Bros: The Lost Levels. These charmingly simple and accessible platformers can be enjoyed by all ages and remind players just why the Super Mario games have become one of the most celebrated and long-lasting series’ in gaming history. A perfect introduction to the series for budding gamers, or an enjoyable celebration for long-time fans. Everybody wins.
9. Lego Star Wars III & Complete Saga
There’s only one thing that can make Star Wars better, and that’s Lego. In Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga and Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars, players embark on a colourful and hilarious adventure to a brick-filled galaxy far, far away for many levels of teamwork, creativity and fun. Packed with content from the endless collectables to the great number of playable characters to unlock, these games keep players coming back with their addictive and infinitely enjoyable gameplay.
8. Mario Party 8
Taking place across more than 60 minigames, Mario Party 8 sees up to four players roll virtual dice and move around five game boards to compete in crazy activities that make full use of the Wii Remote. Encouraging active gameplay, the game is a fun way to exercise – and with a single-player mode also included, anyone, can have a Mario Party! One of the most entertaining games on the console, Mario Party 8 is a must-have for younger players.
7. Super Mario Galaxy & Galaxy 2
Among the most critically acclaimed titles on the Wii console, the Super Mario Galaxy games breathe new life into the usual Mario platforming experience by reinventing it with mind-blowing space-themed mechanics, Wii-enhanced controls and truly innovative and imaginative gameplay. One of the most creative gaming experiences ever put on any console, these titles are absolutely essential for players of all ages.
6. Kirby's Epic Yarn
This extremely fun and unique game provides many hours of solid entertainment, wrapped up in charming, craft-influenced visuals. Free from any real challenge or severe punishments, this is a simplistic, funny and inventive little adventure that serves as a wonderful, stress-free escape from reality, making this Kirby’s finest and most heartwarming hour – and an absolutely wonderful introduction to gaming for youngsters. Addictive and colourful, it is a true delight.
5. Lego Harry Potter 1-4 & 5-7
The LEGO games are universally celebrated and for good reason. If the Star Wars games in this list don’t float your boat, perhaps a trip to Hogwarts might be more up your (Diagon) alley! Packed with charming humour, addictive gameplay and endless replayability, these wonderful games are at their best when adapting a beloved film series, and a perfect example of this is Harry Potter. A warm, passionate love- letter to the films, this game combines everything that makes a LEGO game so much fun and the result is one of their best.
4. Animal Crossing: Let’s Go to The City
Focused on pure escapism and simple, addictive gameplay, Animal Crossing sees players moving into a village full of adorable animals and simply living life in real-time. With days and seasons passing, the game is totally open for you to do what you want. Perhaps you want to go shopping for a dandy new hat, fishing for a rare catch or choosing new furniture for your home – the possibilities are endless, and with a new urban area to explore, this is one of the biggest and best Animal Crossing games out there.
3. Just Dance
The Wii console is celebrated for its focus on active exercise-based gameplay, and the Just Dance series remains the finest example of this. With a large number of games in the series – including a Disney edition – all genres of music are catered to for young players to boogie along with. Endlessly replayable and enjoyable, the Just Dance series is one of the best game series on the console and an absolutely essential game if you want to get your kids up and moving.
2. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Retaining the elements that players know and love about Super Mario while introducing new multiplayer elements that offer a combination of competition and cooperation, New Super Mario Bros is a fun and colourful romp that will provide hours of entertainment for all ages. Nobody does it better than the Super Mario Bros, and this Wii masterpiece is a timeless reminder of why. An essential part of any Wii collection.
1. Mario Kart Wii
Could #1 really be anything else? The Mario Kart series is among the most enjoyable and accessible in gaming, and the motion-controlled Wii game presents a highlight. Packed to the brim with characters, tracks, vehicles and power-ups, Mario Kart also offers the ability to play as your Mii and take to the tracks as yourself! With a focus on simple, colourful fun, Mario Kart Wii presents the Nintendo console at its best and an essential game for younger players.
Friday, 1 January 2021
Top 10 Nintendo Wii Hidden Gems
10. Wario Land: The Shake Dimension
With a wide variety of masterfully crafted side-scrolling obstacle courses packed with puzzles and enemies, The Shake Dimension takes Wario on a journey to run, jump and smash his way through one of the best platformers on the Wii – and as
the title suggests, the motion-mechanics of the Wii Remote are used to full effect as you shake your way to victory. And with each stage boasting multiple “missions” within and coins to collect, The Shake Dimension will keep you coming back
time and time again.
9. Monster Hunter 3
The Monster Hunter series has always been the benchmark for JRPG beast slaying, and Monster Hunter 3 (or Tri) is a worthy standout addition to the franchise. It’s one of the deeper games on the Wii and has a pretty steep learning curve,
with plenty of mechanics to learn and difficult enemies to beat. However, those who spend the time to get acquainted with it will be rewarded with plenty of gameplay choice, cosmetic and skill customisation and gorgeous visuals that still
hold up today.
8. Red Steel 2
More of a reboot than a sequel to the Wii launch title, Red Steel 2 is better than the original in almost every way. Set in a Japanese/Western-inspired setting, you play as a nameless warrior that has to use all manner of swords and guns to
beat a rival clan. The story might be a little thin, but that’s not why you play Red Steel 2. You play it for the incredible swordplay; where else can you swing your controller around like a sword and have the onscreen enemies fall at your
feet. Nothing else comes close to making you feel like a real samurai badass.
7. No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
The sequel to one of the most original, bombastic games released for the Wii, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is no less bizarre (in the best possible way). You reprise your role of Travis Touchdown, on a mission to become the number
one assassin in town. Along the way, you’ll be treated to a veritable smorgasbord of game genres to enjoy, including frantic sword combat, retro mini-games and even a workout regimen for your overweight cat. What more could you want?
6. Madworld
If you ever had the misconceived notion that the Wii is just for kids and elderly relatives, Madworld will set you straight. Presented in a ‘Sin City-esque’ style, in which everything is black and white except for the gratuitous amount of
blood, you’re dropped into a classic kill or be killed scenario in which you have to be the last man standing to survive. With deliciously violent beat ‘em up gameplay, a mysterious conspiracy to uncover and a stylised aesthetic that’s aged
incredibly well, Madworld is just as fun as when it first released.
5. Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Telling a story in the traditional Kabuki style of combining dance with drama, Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a game like none other. While ostensibly an action game, it combines role-playing elements into a 2D side-scrolling package that’ll
charm you from the first minute. Tight combat, enchanting music and a mesmerising world make this as much a piece of art as it is a video game.
4. The Conduit
Fusing fast and fluid gameplay with advanced visuals, The Conduit holds up as one of the most impressive games on the Wii console. This explosive first-person shooter’s control scheme was meticulously designed with the Wii in mind,
providing an innovative and still-unique experience that certainly stands up as the best shooter you’ll find on the console. The rich and compelling narrative is simply the icing on the cake.
3. Dead Space: Extraction
A prequel to the original Dead Space game, Extraction takes the series from the realm of survival horror to light gun action. Making good use of the Wii’s motion controls, you have to use your remote to aim your weapon at the horrific
Necromorphs who are out to rip you limb from limb. While it might be lighter on scares, there’s still plenty of story for those interested in the lore to uncover, and for everyone else, it’s still a high octane action bonanza.
2. The Last Story
With an innovative combat system, vast customisation and many discoveries to make throughout the game’s rich narrative, The Last Story features one of the most thrilling adventures in the RPG genre as you explore the Lazulis Island and its
sprawling medieval capital as you search your fortune. It’s a truly masterful game packed with stunning visuals and fantastic gameplay, and one that comes highly recommended for fans of the genre.
1. Pandora's Tower
An RPG that came out at the end of the Wii’s lifespan, Pandora's Box was worth the wait. With a dark, engaging narrative in which you have to defeat 12 monstrous beasts to save your love interest, you’ll have
to explore dungeons, solve puzzles and defeat swarms of baddies to save the day. In that regard, it’s reminiscent of a Zelda title, but without the shackles of decades of lore, it’s free to take the story into strange, exciting directions.
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