It’s that time of year gamers where good Ol’ Saint Nick will be making his way down all of our chimney’s in preparation for what the plump man does best….Give us games! In case you haven’t placed your holiday wish list as of yet, Game On has got you covered! The following is a list of titles that are a must have for all of your Wii needs.
If you are at a loss of what to get or if you are a parent looking for a great stocking stuffer for your favorite Nintendo fanboy, be sure to check out our holiday gift giving guide. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it!
Our list here!
The Usual Suspects- Games that everyone and their mother will enjoy. All of the following titles have received rave reviews from virtually every facet of media and will be your best bet for this holiday.
-Super Mario Galaxy- Simply put, this game is phenomenal. Lush visuals, amazing gameplay and a charm that can only be found in a Mario game, this title should be on the top of every gamers wish list. In my humble opinion, it is the best Mario title to date and that is saying a lot!
-Guitar Hero III:Legends of Rock- Feeling like a rock star makes anyone smile with joy but actually playing one in real life makes everyone grin from ear to ear with this addictive and entertaining title. Trust us, the $90 price tag is well worth it!
-Metroid Prime 3- The infamous Metroid Prime franchise is back and better than ever! Precision control mixed with fantastic visuals makes this one an easy pick for the hardcore gamers needs. The game is brilliant in nearly every aspect and is an experience that shouldn’t be missed.
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3rd Party Love-3rd party titles need some love too so be sure to check out the following titles that will suffice any gamers needs!
-Medal of Honor:Heroes- Pin Point gameplay (most say it’s better than the unstoppable Metroid Prime 3) and WiFi matches rival any shooters on the console and will fulfill any gamer looking for an incredible time.
-NiGHTS- Fans of the original Saturn title rejoice; your long awaited sequel has finally arrived and it’s only on Wii! With vibrant visuals that rival the best on Wii and numerous control schemes (apparently the Wavebird setup is awesome), this one will be hard to pass up. Sega has heard the cries of gamers everywhere and has made even the Grinch himself smile at the release of this one.
-Geometry Wars: Galaxies-- The highly addictive XBOX 360 title makes its debut on the Wii with amazing results! This game will have you saying pew pew pew in your sleep and train you to never blink again. The gameplay is basic but the difficulty is not. Be prepared to waist away the hours with this 3rd party gem. Asteroids has met its match!
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Just Trust Us- You may have never heard any of these titles but these are quality games that need to be played! Trust us, these titles wont disappoint!
-Sin and Punishment (VC)- American gamers missed out on one of N64 greatest titles….Until now! Be sure to spend those hard earned Wii points on this cult hit and be prepared to be blown away!
-Trauma Center:New Blood- Strap on your surgical gloves and have at it! Konami is quickly becoming one of my favorite Wii publishers with its unique gameplay and sleek graphics. This title makes awesome use of the Wiimote and really is one of a kind.
-Zak and Wiki-There are so many great titles for Wii that it would be extremely easy to pass this one up but please gamers, don’t make that mistake! Zak and Wiki is by far one of the most imaginitive titles in recent memory and is a blast to play. Every review for this title has been fantastic so make sure you pick this one up.
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Left Behind-If you are just getting into Nintendo Wii for the first time, you may have missed out on some of the great titles that have been out for a couple of months now, so be sure to check these out.
-Excite Truck- Break neck speeds, innovative controls and a customizable soundtrack (we need more of this Nintendo) makes this one hard to pass up. The sense of speed is astonishing and getting that ever special “S” ranking will keep any gamer busy for months to come.
-My Sims-What do you get when you throw the charm of a Sims title and the customization of a Sim City title thrown into a bag? My Sims for Wii. This charming title will make anyone smile and the customization will make the possibilities endless in this title. My Sims can also be enjoyed by virtually anyone so it makes it a quality “family friendly” title as well.
-Super Paper Mario-Pretty much anything with the Mario name in it will give you a quality product and SPM is no different. The art style alone sets it apart from anything you have ever played and the story will keep anyone’s interest. This game shouldn’t be missed by anyone.
Did we miss a title?? Let us know in the comment section gamers! Happy Holidays!