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, 20 November 2020
TOP 10 Nintendo Wii All-Time Best Games
10. Kirby's Epic Yarn
One of the most original looking games on the Wii, Kirby’s Epic Yarn is a 2D side-scrolling platformer that looks like it was made with materials from an arts and crafts shop. You play as the titular pink blob, except instead of sucking up
your enemies, this time to wrap them up in balls of yarn which can then be lobbed at destructible walls or other baddies. Its cutesy design and gentle difficulty curve make it perfect for younger players, yet seasoned pros will also find a
lot to love purely thanks to its undeniable uniqueness
9. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
While Mario has had incredible 3D outings, he’ll always feel most at home in 2D side-scrolling adventures. New Super Mario Bros. Wii demonstrates that this established formula can still be innovative and enthralling to this day, offering 8
beautifully designed worlds to navigate, either solo or with friends in local co-op. The perfect game for long time fans of Mario or those picking up a controller for the first time.
8. Okami
This beautiful RPG sees you play the role of the sun goddess Amaterasu, a wolf who awakens from an ancient slumber to save the world. Taking heavy inspiration from The Legend Of Zelda, it boasts a gorgeous world that flows from location to
location really nicely, making it an absolute joy to explore. With plenty of gameplay variation and an impressive upgrade system for your abilities, there’s a reason the name Okami has gone down in gaming history.
7. Metroid Prime Trilogy
Combining Metroid Prime 1 and 2 plus Metroid Corruption, there’s plenty to enjoy in this collection. Taking the franchise from platformer to first person, it’s chock-full of exciting combat, engaging elemental puzzles and beautiful worlds
to explore. With updated textures and lighting, it’s still the best way to experience each game.
6. Mario Kart Wii
The king of the ‘kart’ racers, Mario Kart Wii is without a doubt the best racing game on the console. It has all the classic ‘easy to pick up, difficult to master’ gameplay that the series is known for, but now with the added benefit of
motion controls. There are few things more satisfying than controlling your racer with what is effectively a steering wheel, leaning into corners as if you were actually there. Just remember to keep your wrist strap on in case you get Blue
Shell-ed, otherwise, controllers might fly.
5. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The first Zelda to take the series into the modern era, Skyward Sword is nothing short of revolutionary. With a sumptuous art style, a quicker style of play and some of the best motion controls ever designed for the console, it’s easy to
lose hours (if not days) in this utterly charming game. With a cinematic story to boot, it’s sure to tug at your heartstrings as much as it keeps your fingers busy [insert innuendo here].
4. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
It’s commonly known that there isn’t a single bad Smash Bros. game, but Brawl might be one of the best of this stellar bunch. With 35 fighters and more than 40 levels from some of the most iconic game franchises, there’s plenty of variety
to discover. Despite so much on offer, everything feels nicely balanced, meaning no matter who you play as, everyone will have a fair chance at victory, making it one of the best party games on the Wii.
3. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Often regarded as one of the best Zelda games, and undisputedly one of the greatest launch titles of all time, Twilight Princess is a delightful experience. A much darker game than The Windwaker, it has all the tight gameplay, imaginative
world and endless variety that’s now synonymous with the franchise. You can even fire your bow using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck, something that even to this day, never gets old.
2. Super Paper Mario
Part platformer, part RPG, Super Paper Mario offers something enticingly different from Nintendo. With shifting 2D to 3D perspective allows for engaging puzzles that you won’t find anywhere else on the Wii. Plenty of hilarious dialogue
helps to give this game as much charm as interesting gameplay. Plus you get to see Bowser in a wedding tuxedo - what more could you possibly want?
1. Super Mario Galaxy
Not just one of the best Mario games ever, but one of the best platformer games ever, this is an absolute must-play. Making good use of the Wii’s motion controls, you’ll have to traverse Mario through some of
the most colourful, imaginative levels found anywhere. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, and despite being well over a decade old, feels as fresh as ever.
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