Giantbomb's Official Wii Recommendation Thread

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                                                                         -How to Browse-

• The Must Haves (TMH)
• Top 5 Action-Adventure Titles (AA)
• Top 5 Party Titles [PRTY]
• Top 5 First Person Shooters (FPS)
• Top 5 Sport Titles (SPT)

• Top 5 Strategy Titles -Covers RPG's, Puzzlers and Sims- (STR)
• Top 5 Fighting Games (FGHT)

• WiiWare Picks [WWP]
• Virtual Console Picks [VCP]

                                                                        Wii Games

                                                                  The Must Haves (THM)

                                                            Top 5 Action Adventure Titles (AA)

                                                               Top 5 Party Titles [PRTY]

                                                        Top 5 First-Person Shooters (FPS)

                                                           Top 5 Sports Titles (SPT)

                                          Top 5 Strategy Titles -Covers RPG's, Puzzlers + Sims- (STR)

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                                                          Top 5 Fighting Games (FGHT)

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                                            Wii Shop Channel Recommendations

                                                            WiiWare Picks [WWP]

1.  World of Goo [Puzzle]
        -1500 Wii Points-
2. Lost Winds [Platformer, SideScroller]
         -1000 Wii Points-
3. Dr. Mario Online Rx [Puzzle]
        -1000 Wii Points-
4. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King [Sim]
      -1,500 Wii Points-
5. Toki Tori [Puzzle]
   - US: 1000 Wii Points- -
   -EU: 900 Wii Points-
6. Pop [Puzzle]
   -700 Wii Points-

                                                      Virtual Console Picks [VCP]

1.    Super Mario Bros. 3
         -500 Wii Points-
2.    Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars [RPG]
         -800 Wii Points-
3.     The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
        -1000 Wii Points-
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Nice post man! Hopefully this topic ends those "what games should I buy?" topics. 

Obviously the thread isn't complete, but what do you guys think?

Feel free to ask for any recommendations in here as well!

Needs a fighting games section

"Needs a fighting games section"

I think it looks pretty good, but I would also add like a party or multi-player game section just cuz that's mainly what the Wii is about.

"I think it looks pretty good, but I would also add like a party or multi-player game section just cuz that's mainly what the Wii is about.
"

Alright, the thread is almost complete.

Any chance of getting a mod to sticky?

"Alright, I'll see what I can do.

Also, it would be nice if I could get some people to write up descriptions for the games I haven't played.
"

"Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is the lastest game in the fighting series based on the popular anime. It's the first DBZ game with online play and it includes a roster of over 150 characters, the biggest in any fighting game so far, you can also recreate your favorite moves of the series with the Wii's motion controls, making this a must have for fans"

^^ For Budokai Tenkaichi 3, i think it works

"RowdyRob said:

"Alright, I'll see what I can do.

Also, it would be nice if I could get some people to write up descriptions for the games I haven't played.
"

"Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is the lastest game in the fighting series based on the popular anime. It's the first DBZ game with online play and it includes a roster of over 150 characters, the biggest in any fighting game so far, you can also recreate your favorite moves of the series with the Wii's motion controls, making this a must have for fans"

 

^^ For Budokai Tenkaichi 3, i think it works

"

Very well done.

When I read "mods, please sticky this thread," at first I thought you were making too much out of a simple recommendation thread, but DAMN, you really put a lot of work into this.  Very nice job. 

The only suggestion I can make is Boom Blox, especially if you play multiplayer.  That game feels and plays unlike any other game I've ever played, and aside from Smash Bros, it's been the only reason I've wanted to turn on my Wii since finishing Mario Galaxy.

"When I read "mods, please sticky this thread," at first I thought you were making too much out of a simple recommendation thread, but DAMN, you really put a lot of work into this.  Very nice job. 

The only suggestion I can make is Boom Blox, especially if you play multiplayer.  That game feels and plays unlike any other game I've ever played, and aside from Smash Bros, it's been the only reason I've wanted to turn on my Wii since finishing Mario Galaxy.
"

It's a hard game to classify, and there are party game elements tacked on in places, but please don't lump Boom Blox together with crap like Carnival Games.

"It's a hard game to classify, and there are party game elements tacked on in places, but please don't lump Boom Blox together with crap like Carnival Games.
"

Its just sad that there aren't much games out there for Nintendo, only Twilight Princess, Mario Galaxy and Resident Evil 4 are the reason to buy a Wii(opinion)

Notice how almost all of the recommended games for the Wii are made by Nintendo themselves. If only the third-party developers would pay a little more attention to the little white box instead of the big one that occasionally glows red...

Just trying to see where you got the information from - on gamerankings Okami is clearly the 5th highest rated title, not Metroid Prime.

The thing about having top 5s in different genres is that you are really scraping the barrel in terms of the Wii's back catalogue. Is a 73% Dragon Ball Z game worth recommending? Have their been 5 FPS's on the Wii?

Why not just list the top 20 with comments?

Another point - gamerankings seem to inexplicably miss out some titles. Neither of the lego Wii titles are listed for example.

" Is a 73% Dragon Ball Z game worth recommending?

"

"Just trying to see where you got the information from - on gamerankings Okami is clearly the 5th highest rated title, not Metroid Prime.

The thing about having top 5s in different genres is that you are really scraping the barrel in terms of the Wii's back catalogue. Is a 73% Dragon Ball Z game worth recommending? Have their been 5 FPS's on the Wii?

Why not just list the top 20 with comments?
"

This is a great idea.

Looks like this thread got pinned. Congrats man!

Ok i got a question, i found Geometry Wars used and really cheap. Is that game any good?

"Ok i got a question, i found Geometry Wars used and really cheap. Is that game any good? "

Although the game is quite hard with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Iv heard the classic controller works better.

What about best 1st party or 3rd party games.

"Alex_V said:

"Just trying to see where you got the information from - on gamerankings Okami is clearly the 5th highest rated title, not Metroid Prime.

The thing about having top 5s in different genres is that you are really scraping the barrel in terms of the Wii's back catalogue. Is a 73% Dragon Ball Z game worth recommending? Have their been 5 FPS's on the Wii?

Why not just list the top 20 with comments?
"

I'm still playing about with the thread, it's not completely finished and still needs a bit of editing. Please bare with me.

And since when was 73% a bad score? I would consider anything less than 70% to be a "bad" game.

Plus, if people can still come in here and just ask for a recommendation, they don't have to go by my list.
"

Thanks guys, i think i'm gonna get it :)

Thats funny the must habe titles are my entire collection, i must have some good taste.

It's good that you have all the must have titles in your collection SSbabel, but you should still look for some of the not so popular games that catch your eye, or else you could miss out on something that you find pretty good.

Alright, I have 500 spare Wii points. I already have all of the Super Mario Bros. games, Punch-Out, and Blades of Steel. What should I get?

"Alright, I have 500 spare Wii points. I already have all of the Super Mario Bros. games, Punch-Out, and Blades of Steel. What should I get?
"

Review scores? Pfft.

Oh and Guilty Gear XX Accent Core is missing from fighting.

^^ I've been also thinking about getting that game, it looks awesome

***"Looks awesome" it IS awesome. My favorite fighitng game of all-time. :D

Be sure to use your Classic Controller or get a Wii Fighting Hori Stick.

I can't wait for the next Legend of Zelda game, maybe at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show (Nintendo) will announce something.

Anyone here played the new Alone in the Dark, right now i'm trying to choose between these:

Alone in the dark
Wii fit
Geometry Wars
Guilty Guear XX
Manhunt 2

"Anyone here played the new Alone in the Dark, right now i'm trying to choose between these:

Alone in the dark
Wii fit
Geometry Wars
Guilty Guear XX
Manhunt 2"

"Alex_V said:

" Is a 73% Dragon Ball Z game worth recommending?

"

I can say from experience that yes it is
"

"Anyone here played the new Alone in the Dark, right now i'm trying to choose between these:

Alone in the dark
Wii fit
Geometry Wars
Guilty Guear XX
Manhunt 2"

"*This is not the Official Recommendation Thread. I request a mod to sticky this thread to prevent flooding of, "What game should I purchase next?" topics. If you have any recommendations as to how I could improve the thread, please do PM me*

Please not that you may ask for recommendations inside this thread!!

* NOTE: The Percentages from GameRankings are rounded up*

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Wii Titles

• The Must Haves (TMH)
• Top 5 Action-Adventure Titles (AA)
• Top 5 Party Titles [PRTY]
  
• Top 5 First Person Shooters (FPS)
• Top 5 Sport Titles (SPT)

• Top 5 Strategy Titles -Covers RPG's, Puzzlers and Sims- (STR)
• Top 5 Fighting Games (FGHT)

Wii Shop Channel Recommendations

• WiiWare Picks [WWP]
  
• Virtual Console Picks [VCP]
  

                                                                        Wii Games

                                                                  The Must Haves (THM)

Super Mario Galaxy  [3D Platformer]
        -97% on GameRankings-

The greatest Nintendo platformer ever made?
You could certainly say that about Mario's
epic outing on the Wii. The stellar presentation
and fantastic level designs combine to make
 Super Mario Galaxy the Wii's game to beat and
one of Mario's greatest adventures yet.

Super Smash Brothers Brawl [3D Action, Fighting]
              -93% on GameRankings

Welcome to a brawl for the ages, where anything
 can happen, anyone can show up and all bets are off.
Play against your friends locally or online in this one of a
kind fighting game. Duke it out with your favourite Nintendo
characters or take on the games story mode and un-cover
the secrets of the Sub-Space Emissary. Brawl has something
for everyone.






The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess [Action Adventure]
                               - 94% on GameRankings -

In the next chapter in the Legend of Zelda series,
Link can transform into a wolf to scour the darkened
land of Hyrule. With the help of Midna, a mysterious
being, you must guide Link through hordes of foul
creatures and challenging bosses using new moves
and a new horseback combat system. Many puzzles
stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest,
so you must sharpen your wits as you hunt for weapons and items.




Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition [3rd Person Shooter/ Survival Horror]
                         -91% on GameRankings -

Resident Evil 4 comes to the Wii with added Wii Remote
and Nunchuck support, allowing players to immerse
themselves in the game as never before.
With RE4 Wii Edition, Capcom is offering new and
more immersive sense of control to players, while
keeping all of the game's incredible game systems intact.
As Leon Kennedy, players explore a town overrun by
cultists, mutants and mind-controlled villagers, using the
Wii Remote to aim, fire, slash and avoid oncoming adversaries with intuitive motions and movements.


Metroid Prime 3 Corruption [First Person Shooter/Adventure]
                               - 90% on GameRankings -

Step behind the visor as Samus Aran once more in this epic
conclusion to the Prime trilogy. Corruption takes the elements
that made the past games great and mixes them with top-notch
shooter controls that give pin-point accuracy.

 An adventure not to be missed!






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                                                            Top 5 Action Adventure Titles (AA)

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
            - 94% on GameRankings -

In the next chapter in the Legend of Zelda series,
Link can transform into a wolf to scour the darkened
land of Hyrule. With the help of Midna, a mysterious
being, you must guide Link through hordes of foul
creatures and challenging bosses using new moves
and a new horseback combat system. Many puzzles
stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest,
so you must sharpen your wits as you hunt for weapons and items.




Okami
- 90% on GameRankings -

Take the role of the sun goddess Amaterasu, in the form of
a wolf as you attempt to restore color (or 'life') to the world
by defeating the monsters who have stolen it. Use the Wii-
Remote as a paintbrush and draw life into the world. This
30+ Hour quest is highly recommended.






No More Heroes
- 83% on GameRankings -

No More Heroes tells the story of Travis Touchdown,
an anime fan who lives in the fictional town of Santa Destroy,
California. After an unexpected turn of events, Travis finds
himself at the bottom of an Assassins' organization. Travis
will have to prove himself worthy and defeat 10 other
bloodthirsty killers - all with deep stories of their own -
to make his way to the top of the assassins.




Bully: Scholarship Edition
- 83% on GameRankings -

[ Picture Pending ] [Description Pending]


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                                                              Top 5 Party Titles [PRTY]

Boom Blox
- 86% on GameRankings -

[ Description Pending ]










WarioWare: Smooth Moves
- 82% on GameRankings -

This collection of insanely quirky but fun microgames makes
great use of the Wii remote's motion capabilities.
Some multiplayer modes support up to 12 players,
so it's a great game for a living room full of friends.







Rayman Raving Rabbids
- 77% on GameRankings -

[Box Art Pending]



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                                                        Top 5 First-Person Shooters (FPS)

Metroid Prime 3 Corruption
    - 90% on GameRankings -

Step behind the visor as Samus Aran once more in this epic
conclusion to the Prime trilogy. Corruption takes the elements
that made the past games great and mixes them with top-notch
shooter controls that give pin-point accuracy.

 An adventure not to be missed!






Medal of Honor Heroes 2
- 75% on GameRankings -

Battle it out with up to 32 Players in online Deathmatches.
EA Nation provides leaderboards, lobbies and a friend-codeless account.
Or take to the single-player mode with full Wii Zapper
support. Online is Heroes strong point and makes up for the
lacking offline play.











Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles

Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles takes the Resident
Evil series goodness and mixes it with the elements of an
on-rails shooter. Umbrella Chronicle reveals the back story
behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations
from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3 and features tons of unlockable
documents that contain information on the series for all those die-
hard Resi fans.



                                       


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                                                           Top 5 Sports Titles (SPT)

Mario Kart Wii
- 82% on GameRankings -

For the first time ever, karters can take their races online
in hectic 12 player races. With a total of 32 courses,
a massive character roster, innovative Wii Wheel controls
and fast pace races, this is a title to look out for.

Just watch out for the abusive AI at times.





Madden NFL 2007
- 81% on GameRankings -

[ Box Art Pending ] [Description Pending]

Mario Strikers Charged
- 79% on GameRankings -

Take to the pitch as Mario Strikers Charged arrives with a
new roster of features. The follow-up to "Super Mario Strikers"
delivers bigger shots, massive hits and the chance to play gamers
around the world with Nintendo's Wi-Fi Connection.
Mario Strikers Charged is high-impact, all the time. More captains,
more playing fields, more sidekicks: It's crush or be crushed in this wild kickfest.





Wii Fit
- 80% on GameRankings -

The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports now
spreads to your whole body thanks to a pressure-sensitive
Wii balance board, which comes packed with Wii Fit.
The board is used for an extensive array of fun and dynamic
activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and games.
Many of these activities focus towards providing a "core" workout,
a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions.






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                                          Top 5 Strategy Titles -Covers RPG's, Puzzlers + Sims- (STR)

Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure
- 86% on GameRankings -

Zack and Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure is an innovative,
full-length puzzle adventure game that utilises the unique control
mechanics of the Wii Remote and challenges gamers to "play differently."
Players will explore a variety of wondrous environments and stages,
solving puzzles and interacting with the world in search of a
legendary pirate ship and the ultimate pursuit of becoming the
greatest pirate the world has ever seen.




Trauma Center: Second Opinion
- 81% on GameRankings -

Trauma Center: Second Opinion is NOT a quick-and-dirty port of the DS title
"Trauma Center: Under the Knife."
It has new graphics and animation; new surgical implements and operation
types; a second playable character with new missions; multiple difficulty
modes; and a revised control system that takes full advantage of the Wii Remote.
It's a remake with gobs of added content.
As with Under the Knife, the voice acting in Second Opinion is presented
in the operation scenes to enhance the drama and punctuate the action.
 




Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
- 79% on GameRankings -

Command your troops around grid-based battlefields making
strategic movements to best the Daein armies. This and Fire Emblems
great storyline provides the RPG fix needed on the Wii









Battalion Wars 2
- 75% on GameRankings -

Control entire armies and face off online against random foes
or friends and prove yourself to be the best commander around.
Battalion Wars 2 offers great visuals and fast paced action as you
drive tanks, command ships, pilot planes and direct your troops into
the heart of the action.







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                                                          Top 5 Fighting Games (FGHT)

Super Smash Brothers Brawl
     -93% on GameRankings -

Welcome to a brawl for the ages, where anything
 can happen, anyone can show up and all bets are off.
Play against your friends locally or online in this one of a
kind fighting game. Duke it out with your favourite Nintendo
characters or take on the games story mode and un-cover
the secrets of the Sub-Space Emissary. Brawl has something
for everyone.






Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
 -73% on GameRankings-

Budokai Tenkaichi 3 is the lastest game in the fighting series
based on the popular anime. It's the first DBZ game with online
play and it includes a roster of over 150 characters, the biggest
 in any fighting game so far, you can also recreate your favorite
moves of the series with the Wii's motion controls, making this a
must have for fans.[Credit goes to Black_Rose ]

 
                                         
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                                            Wii Shop Channel Recommendations

                                                            WiiWare Picks [WWP]

1. Lost Winds [Platformer, SideScroller]
         -1000 Wii Points-
   
   
2. Dr. Mario Online Rx [Puzzle]
        -1000 Wii Points-
   
   
3. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King [Sim]
      -1,500 Wii Points-
   
   
4. Toki Tori [Puzzle]
   - US: 1000 Wii Points- -
   -EU: 900 Wii Points-
   
   
5. Pop [Puzzle]
   -700 Wii Points-
   

                                                      Virtual Console Picks [VCP]

                                                                                        Coming Soon =]

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hey everyones saying such nice things about resident evil 4 for wii, but i had it for the gamecube and completed it like 6 times. Is there any significant change that transforms the game making it worthy of spending about thirty pounds on it

"I am soooo getting those games wen i get a Wii
"

"hey everyones saying such nice things about resident evil 4 for wii, but i had it for the gamecube and completed it like 6 times. Is there any significant change that transforms the game making it worthy of spending about thirty pounds on it
"

"hey everyones saying such nice things about resident evil 4 for wii, but i had it for the gamecube and completed it like 6 times. Is there any significant change that transforms the game making it worthy of spending about thirty pounds on it
"

• "Seperate Ways", a 5 chapter side story where you play as Ada Wong.
• New Costume Sets.
• A new gun
  
• Movie Browser

"Anyone here played the new Alone in the Dark, right now i'm trying to choose between these:

Alone in the dark
Wii fit
Geometry Wars
Guilty Guear XX
Manhunt 2"

Yeah i'm definitely getting GW on monday since it's used and cheaper, but once i get more money i'll definitely buy GGXX: AC, it looks better than Brawl IMO.

IMO The best third party game is Zack & Wiki. I recommend it to anyone looking for a solid puzzle/adventure game.

Tenkaichi 2 is better than Tenkaichi 3.  Online can be thrown out the window because it's horrible and in BT2 you don't have timing puzzles for attacks.  You just go.  Also, Wii Fit is a sport?  Really?  Everything else looks good.

"Tenkaichi 2 is better than Tenkaichi 3.  Online can be thrown out the window because it's horrible and in BT2 you don't have timing puzzles for attacks.  You just go.  Also, Wii Fit is a sport?  Really?  Everything else looks good.
"