We've covered the best games for couples, hardcore gamers, and the best budget titles for the system. Now let's take a look at the absolute best the Nintendo Wii has to offer.
We’ve covered the best Wii games for couples, great budget games, and the absolute greatest games on the system for hardcore gamers elsewhere in our guide to the best games available for the Wii, but now it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. All of the games mentioned on those lists are great, but what about gamers simply looking for the best games the Wii has to offer?
The Nintendo Wii has so many great features, but it’s a sad fact that few games for the system manage to take advantage of them. So, it stands to reason that the best games for the system should be ones that make creative use of everything the Wii has to offer.
The Wii makes use of revolutionary motion controls and also has an undeniable social appeal. These five great Wii games take advantage of one or both of these aspects, while also possessing a great deal of gaming value for your buck (replayability or long hours of potential gameplay) and that all-important intangible fun factor.
Boom Blox Series
The first time I played Boom Blox, I was blown away (no pun intended) by the simple yet incredibly intuitive controls. You don’t have to know anything about video games to know that when you grab a block and pull the controller toward you, the block will move in a corresponding fashion.
Before Boom Blox, I had always regarded the Wii’s unique motion controls as more of a gimmick than a useful game-design tool. Previous games made use of them in unnecessary ways, but Boom Blox was the first game I played that truly incorporated them as an integral part of the game experience. Boom Blox simply would not be playable on any other system, and that’s a big part of why I chose it for this list.
Of course, skillful use of motion controls mean nothing if a game is just no fun. The Boom Blox games are some of the most enjoyable I’ve played on any console, and they are equally engaging while playing solo or with a room full of friends.
Don’t let the simplistic appearance fool you. The Boom Blox games are can’t-miss Nintendo Wii experiences.
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Best Games for the Nintendo Wii
Whether you're looking for fantastic Nintendo Wii budget titles, great games for couples, or simply the best overall games, look no further than our guide to the top games available for the Nintendo Wii. Our collection of top 5 lists showcases the best the Wii has to offer.