Are you new to the Nintendo Wii gaming? Do you want to try some of the games on Wii but you don’t know which one to try out? What are some of the best Nintendo Wii games that you can try playing? There so many Wii games out there so which one is the right for you?
When Nintendo Wii was announced, it became an instant boom! It represented a real competition to the Xbox 360 console and a lot of players had decided to take a try and like it more than Xbox 360. Soon enough, Nintendo started announcing all bunch of games on the new Wii system and everyone wanted to try them out. So, specially for you, we did the research and came up with the list of the best Nintendo Wii games that you may find. So, whatever type of gamer you are, you will surely find something for you here!
Here is our list of the best Nintendo Wii games!
Super Mario Bros Wii
Here it is, a game from the Mario world on Wii and not just any Mario game, but Super Mario! Now you can play as almost any character from the Mario world and have loads of fun with it on the Wii system. This game can be played by 4 players in total and by the opinion of many gamers of Wii console, it is one of the best games for Wii console that you can try out. So no matter if you are a Mario fan or not, you will probably enjoy this one!
Pros
- Great gameplay and cool bosses to fight
- Even though it looks a bit silly, it is really hard to beat
- Multiplayer option, up to 4 players
Cons
- The down side is that there is no online opition
- Multiplayer mode can be really confusing when you play with 4 players at once
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Here it is! A real treat for all of you Zelda fans out there! This game is considered as the first game in the unified timeline before the Ocarina of Time and it is loads of fun. It uses Wii Motion plus system which makes the game amazing and it offers great experience to everyone who plays it. Graphics and effects are so cool that we promise you that you will be glued to your Wii console for hours! Now, our favorite character, Link, is set in the land of Skyloft! There are many cool things to do around, interesting enemies to beat and even interesting options when it comes to choices about the character.
Pros
- It uses Wii motion plus system which offers even better experience at gaming
- Enemies and surroundings are done perfectly good
- As always with Zelda games, music is more than awesome
- Cool new Link look
- It follows the original storyline
Cons
- The style of Bow and Arrow may give you some trouble, it may seem hard to use
- A lot of places that you visit, you have already seen in the previous Zelda games
Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo
Ok, Dragon Ball fans! This one goes for all of you out there! Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is a game which is originally based on the anime and manga series of the Dragon Ball. This game follows the story of our favorite hero Goku, from the earliest episodes! It starts from the part when Goku meets the Red Army and it finishes with the defeat of King Piccolo. By the opinion of many players of the Wii console, this game is loads of fun!
Pros
- Easy to set-up
- Good animation of the movement
- Follows the original storyline
Cons
- Combat options may drive you crazy
- A lot of buttons that you don’t actually need to have
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
This game is an expansion pack of the Monster Hunter 3! This game was also released on the Nintendo 3DS and somehow, people from Nintendo had managed to merge both systems when it comes to multiplayer option, so that all players no matter the console can play it all together. Your task in this game is to take place at some of the Guilds as the Monster Hunter and do your best in order to help the Moga village rehabilitate. Your character at first does not have any stats, but by gaining some cool equipment, your stats go crazy and you become more and more powerful!
Pros
- Great visual effects
- Bunch of options for you to try out
- Cool enemies and addictive storyline
Cons
- At start, the game may feel slow in terms of action
- Some of the actions and enemies repeat constantly
- Multiplayer option is out there, but it’s not functioning as it should
Poke Park 2: Wonders Beyond
This can be the best Wii games for all of you Pokemon fans out there! It offers something different than usual Pokemon games and in it, you are not a trainer but a Pokemon! How cool is that! The story goes that a Poke Park has been cursed by some part of it called the Wish Park and all of the Pokemons that had entered its realm are now prisoners! You are playing as Pikachu who is working with his best friend Oshawot and your mission is to free all the imprisoned Pokemons from this realm.
Pros
- Whole new stages for you to try out
- It doesn’t cost to play story mode
- Great Battle mode
- Great storyline
Cons
- Movement in the game is a bit annoying
- Some Pokemons can be too hard for you to beat without any actual reason for it
- The story mode may seem to short, it can be in a day or two
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Yet another game from the Mario series! This game is all about the Mario’s travels through space one more time in order to do what? Yes, you guessed right! To save Princess Peach and to defeat the enemy Browser! He took Princess Peach in order to make his Galactic Empire even greater! There are cool things to do in the game and one of those things is that you can now ride Yoshi! Many players see this game as pure fun, so what are you waiting for? Why not try this one and see why it is considered as one of the best Wii games around!
Pros
- Cool new options and characters
- Great graphics
- New power-ups
- Great storyline
Cons
- The game may seem too hard
- It can drain your Wii batteries in the matter of minutes
Xenoblade Chronicles
If you are into a Japanese style of games like for example Final Fantasy and similar, than you will love Xenoblade Chronicles for sure! While you play this game you will get the feeling that you can do whatever you want since it is based on the so-called “open-world” system of playing. The game itself has a lot of cool features and options. It is considered as the MMORPG type of game, so the options in it are almost limitless.
Pros
- Game design is pretty good
- Great graphics
- Great battle system
- Good character customization
- Cool Japanese soundtracks
- Lots of side quests
- Fast travel system
Cons
- Side quests are almost the same in terms of the tasks
- Sometimes it can be hard to find NPC
- There are better storylines when it comes to MMORPG
The Last Story
The Last Story is yet another RPG game that can leave you breathless! You play as the character Zeal who was abandoned at very young age and became a part of mercenary group who does many jobs in order to make money for a living. You are Zeal the fearless hero who fight his enemies and you have five lives to do it! This game has a lot of interesting things to do around and it you can easily be hooked!
Pros
- Good storyline with cool characters
- Great music throughout the game
- Great battle system
- Lots of customization available
- There is an online mode
Cons
- The game may seem too easy for the experienced players of RPG games
- Sometimes you may experience problems with camera and angles of the view
Naruto Shippuden : Clash of Ninja Revolution 3
Here is the game that you will appreciate! Are you a fan of Naruto? Well, even if you are not, this game will surely be interesting for playing! The game is based on the anime and manga series so it will interesting for you to play as some of the most iconic characters of the Shippuden series! There are several modes for you to try out and amongst them is as always the story mode which can be loads of fun if you are planning to go single player! Also, if you plan on playing with your friends, there is always PVP mode which you and your friends can enjoy!
Pros
- Good storyline with cool characters
- Great music throughout the game
- Great battle system
- Rewarding
- Story mode, Mission mode and PvP mode available
Cons
- Graphics are not the best out there
- You have to unlock the characters in order to play them
- The game may be repetitive and boring after awhile
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
If you are searching for something more serious and far scarier than other games, than Resident Evil: The Darkside Cronicles is probably the best Wii game that you may find! The game is similar to its previous parts in terms of story, theme and the tone. You play the character of Leon Kennedy, a type of detective who solves the most bizarre and scariest cases that one game can offer. Warning! If you plan on playing this game consider not playing in the dark and late at night since after playing you would probably have troubles getting to sleep!
Pros
- Iconic storyline with cool characters
- Great enemies and bosses for you to fight
- Graphics are great
Cons
- Sharpshooting can be annoying since it is not precise
- Some of the bosses may take longer to kill
- The game is not for those who are easily scared
The Legend of Zelda : Majora's Mask
Now, we have mentioned this one already in our best N64 games article and if you want to play the same game, but with far better graphics than this one is for you!After Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is probably the most playable Zelda game in Zelda world. By the opinion of many people who had played this game, it sure was one of the best N64 games that you could have played. Instead of being in Hyrule, our hero Link awakes in the land of Termina this time and your adventures with this game start almost instantly!
Pros
- Iconic storyline with cool characters
- Great enemies and bosses for you to fight
- Bunch of stuff to do around
- Real time converter into a game 1 hour of gaming is equal to 1 min in game time
Cons
- Same game as the first Majora’s Mask, just better graphics
- Some of the bosses may take longer to kill
- You may use Mask only on some enemies
Sonic and the Black Knight
One more game in the Sonic series now on Nintendo Wii! This time our blue hedgehog friend goes back in time and is set in the middle-ages! In the time of King Arthur and other knights amongst whom is the Black Knight! Sonic is summoned by Merlina who is allegedly a granddaughter of the most known wizard of all time, Merlin! The speed of our friend Sonic is now not enough to save the kingdom of King Arthur, he must also take the mighty sword Calibur in order to beat the Black Knight and free the kingdom!
Pros
- The storyline is iconic and it is part of the Sonic universe with cool new characters
- Great enemies and bosses for you to fight
- Cool new looks of the characters
- Good fighting system
- Good graphics
Cons
- The game itself is very short
- Sometimes, sword action has a delay
Donkey Kong Country Returns
The game of all games is finally here! After 15 years of waiting one of our favorite games is back on shelves waiting for us to play it! Yes, it’s Donkey Kong! Even though we had Donkey Kong as a part of N64 console, it was 3D version which did not do so well as the original, so finally Donkey Kong knocks on the door of Wii and is ready to be played! This is a 4th edition of the game and it is in its original 2D look and we all know the story… the Tiki Tak Tribe is now awaken once again and once again the Tiki Tower is bursting with all of its volcano noise!
Pros
- The storyline is original and the characters have the same moves as in previous games
- Every level can be played in time attack mode
- Graphics are amazing
- Perfect re-mastering of the game
Cons
- There is not much to be said in Cons, you may not like this one if you did not like the previous version of the game and that’s it!
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions
This one goes out for all of you Marvel fans out there! Here is yet another Spider-Man game that you can play! Only this one is for Wii! As we all know, our favorite superhero in the red suit is here one more time to fight cool villains and criminals, but this time it’s time for spidy-multiverse! When our hero fights with Mysterio, they break the Tablet Of order and chaos and universes are mixed up, so Madame Web calls on four different versions of our super hero and they are all on the task of returning everything in order.
Pros
- Interesting storyline
- Different than most Spider-Man games
- Graphics are good
- Great game for Spider-Man fans
Cons
- Problems with camera and its angles
- Repetitive combats that can be rather boring after awhile
- It did not receive good amount of positive criticism as the other Spider-Man games
Call of Duty : Black Ops (Wii)
Everyone has heard of Call Of Duty! It is one of the most famous first-person shooting games in the world of gaming and it is also available for Nintendo Wii!Call Of Duty : Black Ops is set during the Cold War in the 60’s and you play as a CIA agent by the name of Alex Mason who tries to retrieve his lost memory in order to find station numbers. The game contains more than just shooting enemies in story mode, it contains some elements of Sci-Fi with zombies appearing in the game and there is also a multiplayer mode!
Pros
- Interesting storyline
- Good controlling system
- Graphics are really good
- Iconic characters
- Multiplayer mode
Cons
- Game can be found on almost all the consoles and systems
- If you don’t have Wii classic controller pro, the game may be harder for you to play
Wii Sports Resort
If you are looking for something that everybody will enjoy than this is it! Wii Sports Resort is a mixture of several different sports that you can play both as a single and multiplayer. Though it is more fun if you go multiplayer since the game can be really competitive and interesting for the larger group of people! There are Air Sports, Archery, Basketball, Canoeing, Bowling, Cycling, Frisbee, Golf, Sword playing, Table-Tennis and many, many more for you and your friends to try out!
Pros
- Great for larger groups of people
- Good controlling system
- Graphics are really good
- Interesting looks of characters
- Competitive
- Multiplayer mode
Cons
- Game is made for fun and it may be boring if you play as single player
- Player’s looks are made more funny than realistic
FIFA15
For all of you football fans, here is FIFA 15 also on Wii. The football games have a large group of fans around the world and because of that people from Nintendo made sure that you can play FIFA 15 on your Nintendo Wii console. Even though some systems may have a better version of this game, it is still good to know that you can also play it on your Wii system! Like all of the previous FIFA games, this one is no exception, it is best if you play it with your friends! Though if you decide to play it as a single player, there is always career mode or manager mode which can be really addictive!
Pros
- Good controlling system
- Competitive
- Multiplayer mode
- Manager mode
Cons
- It’s just another football game
- Graphics can be better on Xbox or PS
Need for Speed: Nitro
If you are a fan of racing games and NFS world than Need For Speed: Nitro is game that you will like on your Nintendo Wii console! Here you will see and have the opportunity of driving some of the fastest cars in the world on some of the most exotic destinations in the world. The game is full of different and cool modes that you may like. You have the Career Mode, Top Racer mode, Own it and many more. The graphics are amazing and the game is extra addicted for those that consider themselves petrol-heads!
Pros
- Good controlling system
- Competitive
- Lot of customizations
- Good choice of music
- Various cars and parts based
- Real feel and realistic looks
Cons
- It’s just another NFS game
- It may be too simple and easy for some players
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II is one of the coolest games in the Star Wars franchise! We were all satisfied with the first part of the game and now it is time to continue with the story and finally become even more powerful Jedi! This game is super cool in terms of the effect and movements. Even though Jedi Academy was pronounced as the game with best movement with light saber, this one comes in second with its great effects with both light saber and the force! So no matter if you are a big fan of Star Wars movies or not, you sure will be after playing this amazing game!
Pros
- Iconic storyline
- Great graphics
- Cool visual effects
- Good choice of villains
- Different customizations
- Light saber wielding
Cons
- You don’t get to visit a lot of places like in other Star Wars games
- Campaign mode is rather short
- Practically the same experience as with the first part
WWE 12
Finally, the last game we will mention is WWE 12. There is still a large group of fans out there who follow WWE wrestling! Those who do not, still like playing the game and having fun with their friends. So if you like fighting games, than WWE 12 may be the perfect game for you! With its new looks and cool features, you will surely have fun with this one!
Pros
- New characters
- Great graphics
- Different types of belts to claim
- Option of creating your own wrestler
- Different customizations
Cons
- There are a lot of glitches and lags
- Lot of boring and tiring speeches and talking
- Storyline is dull
Conclusion
This was our list of some of the best Nintendo Wii games that you may find around. Sure there are plenty more games that deserve to be on this list and lot of them are better than those that we have mentioned, but our lists is focused on every type of player and we tried to leave a little something for everybody out there! So, no matter what kind of player you are, choose one of these games and you won’t regret it! After that you could choose more than one if you are satisfied. We hope that we made your search for the most awesome games for Nintendo Wii a little bit easier and that you can now sit back, relax and play. Have a great time and as always, have a great playing!
