Wii Game Recommendation Thread

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I never played an Animal Crossing game before so I'm a bit hesitant on buying City Folk. A friend recommended it to me and said it was "extremely addictive." What is Animal Crossing about? Why is it so addictive? How fun is it? Will it be worth $20?

turtlethetaffer

You just go about doing daily stuff like catch bugs, earn money, get fossils... it's like a kid friendly sim game. Not for everyone, but can be insanley addictive if you really get into it. It is definitley worth 20 bucks if you get into it. The game never really ends. It could go on forever. However maybe rent it first to see if you like it?

Go with Rune Factory Frontier, it's cheap, a life sim like Animal Crossing, but its more adult/core gamer oriented!

I've recently been given a Wii by a family member because they no long used it. Anyone got any top recommendations of must own Wii games I should buy or download? :D

I've recently been given a Wii by a family member because they no long used it. Anyone got any top recommendations of must own Wii games I should buy or download? :D

LazyMushroom

I never played an Animal Crossing game before so I'm a bit hesitant on buying City Folk. A friend recommended it to me and said it was "extremely addictive." What is Animal Crossing about? Why is it so addictive? How fun is it? Will it be worth $20?

ANIMEguy10034

I'd say Animal Crossing is worth $20.00, but if I were you I might just wait for 3D village.

Thanks for the responses! :D
I found out that my nearest Gamestop has used copies for $15 so I might pick it up on Tuesday. If I like it, I'll keep it and maybe consider buying the 3DS version. If I don't like it, then I'll return it before the week ends. :)

I've recently been given a Wii by a family member because they no long used it. Anyone got any top recommendations of must own Wii games I should buy or download? :D

LazyMushroom

I've recently been given a Wii by a family member because they no long used it. Anyone got any top recommendations of must own Wii games I should buy or download? :D

LazyMushroom

The must haves are the SMG games, Okami (if you've never played it), Brawl, the Metroid Prime Trilogy (again, if you never played it.) Twilight Princess (if you didn't play it on Gamecube) some good download titles are the Mario Virtual Console games, Chrono Trigger, Final fantasy II (on the SNES), FFIII (also on SNES) Super Metroid, Super Mario RPG, the Zelda games (Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask) Paper Mario... that's off the top of my head. Some other good games are Silent Hill Shattered Memories, CoD Modern Warfare Reflex, Tatsunoko vs Capcom, Red Steel 2... this is all off the top of my head, there are other great games worth playing.

Very nice thread, i agree with all the games you put there :)

Does anyone know a good platformer-style game for the Wii or Gamecube? I have Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy; I'm really looking for a Mario game like these two.

Does anyone know a good platformer-style game for the Wii or Gamecube? I have Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy; I'm really looking for a Mario game like these two.

plantation11

If you want a good 3D platformer like those, go for Epic Mickey, I'm having a blast with it :)

So guys I'm in a dire need of help. My wii has been sitting there gathering dust for quiet a while now and I need a few games to keep me company until The Last Story, Skyward sword and Pandora's tower come out. I'm looking for a few decent RPGs and action/adventure games. I only have Xenoblade and Murmasa on my list so far. =oiAzure94

With action adventures there's Okami (Amazing), the Prince Of Persia series, which is more puzzle than adventure, Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers (Very mediocre), Silent Hill Shattered Memories (Survival horror), Epic Mickey (a platformer) and the Metroid games. And obviously there is Twilight Princess.

I've probably missed a few, and most of these aren't RPG's or action adventures in the strictest sense.

Does anyone know a good platformer-style game for the Wii or Gamecube? I have Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy; I'm really looking for a Mario game like these two.

plantation11

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Does anyone know a good platformer-style game for the Wii or Gamecube? I have Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy; I'm really looking for a Mario game like these two.

tom95b

My kids want to buy me a game for Christmas, preferably one they can play with me in coop. I was thinking one of the following

• Donkey Kong Country Returns - Wii
• Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Wii
• Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Wii (if it'll get here in time)
• Lego Pirates of the Carribean

What do you think?

My kids are 3 and 5 so keep in mind it has to be something they can play with me.

My son (3) doesn't play much but I'm sure that'll change. My daughter (5) loves Mario 64 on her DS although she doesn't really play the elevs as such, just runs around looking at things. I'm thinking Super Mario Galaxy 2 might be out as they never play #1. We did have fun playing New Super Mario Bros but my daughter spent a lot of time in the bubble "cheating" her way thru obstacles :). They both loved Kirby's Epic Yarn and enjoyed Lego Harry Potter although, for the Lego games, they tend to just run around smashing stuff up instead of playing the actual game.

Does anyone know a good platformer-style game for the Wii or Gamecube? I have Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Galaxy; I'm really looking for a Mario game like these two.

plantation11

Have you considered New Super Mario Wii, Mario Galaxy 2, Muramasa, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn (VERY easy to finish)?

I only have Xenoblade and Murmasa on my list so far. =oiAzure94

My kids want to buy me a game for Christmas, preferably one they can play with me in coop. I was thinking one of the following

• Donkey Kong Country Returns - Wii
• Super Mario Galaxy 2 - Wii
• Kirby's Return to Dreamland - Wii (if it'll get here in time)
• Lego Pirates of the Carribean

What do you think?

Chickan_117

DKCR is a really hard game, so I don't think that's a good choice.

SMG2's co-op probably isn't involved enough to keep your five-year old occupied, unless you let her be Mario and you be the pointer. But if they never really play the first one, then yeah, it isn't the best choice (but you should get it for yourself anyway ;)).

I haven't played any of the Lego games, so I can't comment on those.

Thanks Jordan. Good to hear about DK complexity. It's really hard finding decent games for kids... as in games that kids can play. Funnily enough reviews aren't really written with them in mind :)

I think Dreamland's gonna be the go. It's just a case of seeing if I can get it in time. It's released on the 2nd of Dec but it'll take me about 2-3 weeks to import it from the UK (I'm in Aus). Anyway, enough rambling. Thanks for the feedback.

[QUOTE="iAzure94"]So guys I'm in a dire need of help. My wii has been sitting there gathering dust for quiet a while now and I need a few games to keep me company until The Last Story, Skyward sword and Pandora's tower come out. I'm looking for a few decent RPGs and action/adventure games. I only have Xenoblade and Murmasa on my list so far. =omeetroid8

With action adventures there's Okami (Amazing), the Prince Of Persia series, which is more puzzle than adventure, Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers (Very mediocre), Silent Hill Shattered Memories (Survival horror), Epic Mickey (a platformer) and the Metroid games. And obviously there is Twilight Princess.

I've probably missed a few, and most of these aren't RPG's or action adventures in the strictest sense.

Hello,

I have never bought a CoD game before. I want to buy one for the wii, but not sure which would be better for me. I like the co-op offline mode in World at War, but like the overall presentation of Black Ops more. and i don't know about modern warfare...What would you suggest?

Hello,

I have never bought a CoD game before. I want to buy one for the wii, but not sure which would be better for me. I like the co-op offline mode in World at War, but like the overall presentation of Black Ops more. and i don't know about modern warfare...What would you suggest?

Studio_Ghibli

Modern Warefare 3 :)

Hello,

I have never bought a CoD game before. I want to buy one for the wii, but not sure which would be better for me. I like the co-op offline mode in World at War, but like the overall presentation of Black Ops more. and i don't know about modern warfare...What would you suggest?

Studio_Ghibli

thanks for the reponses!

but why modern warfare 3? how about the reflex edition? and which game would you say is best for "mindless fun" ?

thanks for the reponses!

but why modern warfare 3? how about the reflex edition? and which game would you say is best for "mindless fun" ?

Studio_Ghibli

Reflex has less modes and active players + more hackers, as every game does after its been on the market for a while.

Meanwhile, MW3 has everything + a lot more content, with spec ops and survival modes. Its just the best bet :)

Best for mindless fun between the COD's or best mindless fun game in general..? If in general, definitely No More heroes.

mindless fun among the CoD games, haha

so, mw3'd be fun for a longer time than black ops too? since it's newer?

Can someone give me a very long list of JRPGs on the Wii? It doesnt matter if its crap/mediocre, I would still want to know. Thanks!

Can someone give me a very long list of JRPGs on the Wii? It doesnt matter if its crap/mediocre, I would still want to know. Thanks!

NaturalDisplay

No, because there simply isnt a long list of JRPG's on the Wii :P

Xenoblade Chronicles, that is all I will say :P

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Can someone give me a very long list of JRPGs on the Wii? It doesnt matter if its crap/mediocre, I would still want to know. Thanks!

WreckEm711

No, because there simply isnt a long list of JRPG's on the Wii :P

Xenoblade Chronicles, that is all I will say :P

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Can someone give me a very long list of JRPGs on the Wii? It doesnt matter if its crap/mediocre, I would still want to know. Thanks!

locopatho

No, because there simply isnt a long list of JRPG's on the Wii :P

Xenoblade Chronicles, that is all I will say :P

Got my son a Wii for Christmas, I have always been a Playstation kind of gamer. I'm looking forward to getting him into gaming, but have no idea about Wii games. I got him the wheel as he loves racing, but I'm looking for an open world off road game where he can just drive around until his hearts content without having to worry about going backwards or off the track. Any recommendations for something like that? THANKS!!joshuastp101

Monster Hunter Tru just for single player, worth it?locopatho

Hi all!

This is a list of Wii games I've yet to play and am planning to get. I was hoping some of you might be up for the task of putting them into some sort of priority order based on your recommendations. Thanks a lot!


Little Kings Story
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Dead Space Extraction
Endless Ocean: Blue World
Boom Blox: Bash Party
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Rayman Origins
Wario Land: Shake It
Sonic Colors
Resident Evil
Rune Factory: Frontier
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Conduit 2
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Tenchu: Shadow Assassin
Golden Eye 007
Sin and Punishment: Star Successor
Punch-Out
Tiger Woods 12
Bit Trip Complete

Hi all!

This is a list of Wii games I've yet to play and am planning to get. I was hoping some of you might be up for the task of putting them into some sort of priority order based on your recommendations. Thanks a lot!


Little Kings Story
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
Dead Space Extraction
Endless Ocean: Blue World
Boom Blox: Bash Party
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Rayman Origins
Wario Land: Shake It
Sonic Colors
Resident Evil
Rune Factory: Frontier
Kirby's Return to Dreamland
Conduit 2
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Tenchu: Shadow Assassin
Golden Eye 007
Sin and Punishment: Star Successor
Punch-Out
Tiger Woods 12
Bit Trip Complete

RadioOutrider

It all depends on your preferences. I see alot of platformers on that list, is that one of your preferred genres?

I do love them, but I wouldn't say they're my preferred genre. I suppose I prefer something lots of exploration in an overworld (adventure game I suppose), or a really great story (rpg?).

Hi all!

This is a list of Wii games I've yet to play and am planning to get. I was hoping some of you might be up for the task of putting them into some sort of priority order based on your recommendations. Thanks a lot!


Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Resident Evil
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
RadioOutrider

I kept the games I have played and enjoyed. (I'm sure the others you mentioned are great as well, I just can't reccomend them because I haven't played them.) If you want a fantastic story, get Silent Hill. Also, RPG wise, Xenoblade is being released in North America eventually, that looks awesome. And adventure wise, try out the two Zelda games (Twilight Princess and Skyward sword) as well as Okami. All awesome.

Guys, what's your opinion on the game Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree?Rod90

Rented it but it was way too easy to be of any value :P That's a bad thing for a mind game :P

[QUOTE="Rod90"]Guys, what's your opinion on the game Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree?WreckEm711

Rented it but it was way too easy to be of any value :P That's a bad thing for a mind game :P

I'm surprised that this thread isn't stickied anymore. Updates would be nice also. Here's 1 link.

http://www.gamespot.com/goldeneye-007/platform/wii/

I'm surprised that this thread isn't stickied anymore. Updates would be nice also. Here's 1 link.

http://www.gamespot.com/goldeneye-007/platform/wii/

GameboyTroy

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I'm surprised that this thread isn't stickied anymore. Updates would be nice also. Here's 1 link.

http://www.gamespot.com/goldeneye-007/platform/wii/

meetroid8

Most people found this thread through Google anyway, so the sticky didn't matter except as a visible indication that other recommendation threads weren't allowed. And that hasn't been a problem for years.....

And the Wii has maybe three more games on the way that would be worth including.

And! It's definitely a gigantic hassle.

Okay guys, just got my sister to give me her Wii considering she hasn't used it in months if not years. I was wondering what some great must have games I should get? I don't have the motion plus yet so I can't get LoZSS until i get one but what are some other great games? I like everything really but a good RPG or something compelling is what I'm looking for, thanks in advance!F0urTwenty

What region are you in? Xenoblade Chronicles is a must have, as its one of the defining games of the system, and one of the best JRPG's this gen, however it doesn't come out in the U.S. until April, its out in the UK already.

The Last Story is another coming out soon in the US that has been reviewed well, already out in the UK.

Monster Hunter Tri is a really good Action-RPG out already, one of the best games on the Wii overall.

Silent Hill: Shattered memories isn't an RPG but is one of the most compelling games I've ever played, its simply brilliant. It IS on the short side however, but has a lot of replayability, and is dirt cheap in price now.