Selective Creation: Pick the 25 Best Wii Games!
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We've been away from consoles for too long now, and we've been away from Nintendo even longer! This must be corrected, and what better console to get back to than the big N's most successful: the Wii!
SO: As always - Quick rule refresher for potential new players:
Here's the breakdown: You've been given the power to green-light 25 games, but here's the catch: these 25 games will be the ONLY games for the Wii to ever exist. What should be the games that make the cut? By giving 25 select titles, you are essentially playing an inverse of Kill Your Babies.
You can only give one title until three people have added after you OR 12 hours have passed since the last overall addition, NOT YOURS, so think really hard about which game should be on the list. It could be your favorite game, or if your favorite is already present, then you can add another you hold dear. Or if you hate the Wii, get to trolling if that makes you happy.
To try to have a little diversity, I'm instituting a TWO per franchise cap. So if two entries of a series get put on the list, a third CAN NOT be added.
Once you have given a game, please keep a running list going for the benefit of the next person that would like to play. Because I'm pitching the game, I will refrain from adding to the list unless absolutely necessary because it would be unfair for me to skew the list in my favor.
And so Allies, what are the 25 essential games to flail your arms at on the Wii?
Have fun!
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No More Heroes
Suda51 being Suda51. I really love the art direction in this, the over-the-top boss fights, the music, and the general vibe. It's an insane fever dream and great for it.
Plus, y'know, the whole "recharging your sword" action you had to perform with the Wiimote is probably the most hilarious implementation of motion controls in a game.
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We haven't done this already?
No More Heroes
OkamiThe motion controls are a bit clunky, and the battles are a bit button mashy, but I'll be darned if this doesn't have one of the best art styles ever.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: CorruptionActually great motion-controls to complement an excellent Metroid game. And Rundas. Would've made a great Smash Bros character.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade ChroniclesThe best JRPG on Wii, best JRPG of the 7th gen.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorldAwful story but... lots of gore, interesting ways to eliminate enemies, and that Sin City-esque art style is still striking.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Swordaka the best 3D Zelda game ever.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2In a very weird way not as good as the first, but still one of the best of the Wii
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of ShadowsIt might have not been the best superhero game but it told an excellent story in the Marvel universe before the movies did. Plus, you felt like Spider-Man at times.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven FeverBest rhythm game on the Wii, at least in my opinion.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: ExtractionA very clever twist on the formula, faithful to the original game, and one of the best and most inventive rail-shooters I've ever played. Extremely underrated game.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario GalaxyLiterally one of the best games of all time. How was this not the first title listed?
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' TreasureAn amazing point and click puzzler which really made use of the Wii's hardware. It's tonnes of fun with a real Saturday morning cartoon vibe, and puzzles which are bloody ingenious. Also throw in the fact that it's got loads of Capcom-themed secrets and you've got yourself a marvel.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar EclipseIf you are willing to softmod your Wii, import a copy of this JP only Fatal Frame game and apply the english patch to it (like I did), it's the best exclusive horror game you can find on the Wii imo.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Donkey Kong Country ReturnsA great return to form for the best 2D platforming series ever.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Donkey Kong Country ReturnsSuper Mario Galaxy 2
Galaxy 1 was pretty ho hum in my opinion. I feel it played it too safe with the new concept. Mario Galaxy 2, however, blew the doors straight off in terms of creativity and variety. It made the first game look like an accounting office by comparison.
I just want to say thank you to the one who added DKCR. It's one of the greatest games of all time, the best platformer ever made and by far the best game on the Wii.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Silent Hill: Shattered MemoriesNot that scary but some “psychological” game mechanics make it a really interesting game. Nice motion controls and a good new interpretation. I love my daddy!
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Muramasa The Demon BladeNowhere near as good as Odin Sphere, but still pretty good
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Muramasa The Demon Blade
Rayman OriginsA fantastic 2D platformer that has great level design, music and keeps you smiling throughout as it's just so jolly.
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No More Heroes
Okami
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Xenoblade Chronicles
MadWorld
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
No More Heroes 2
Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
Rhythm Heaven Fever
Dead Space: Extraction
Super Mario Galaxy
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
Fatal Frame IV: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Muramasa The Demon Blade
Rayman OriginsSuper Paper Mario
No it's not a traditional Paper Mario game, but it is a terrific RPG-Platformer with amazing environments, writing, and music. It's got to be my favorite story in a Mario game.