With all the games being released each week for the Nintendo Wii, it's no surprise that some have to fall by the wayside. Check out our picks for some of the system's greatest games that many people never got around to playing.
The Wii is the most popular game system in America and publishers are doing the best to get as many games out for the system as possible. While this shotgun approach to game design may result in a large number of available titles for the system, it inevitably leads to some great games getting lost in the shuffle and some gamers missing out simply because they never had a chance to check out an excellent game.
Fortunately, we here at Bright Hub have furiously scoured the Wii's back catalog to dig up some unsung gems from the system's library. These great games may never have achieved large sales numbers, but they remain among the best for the system.
Boom Blox/Boom Blox Bash Party
The Boom Blox series may not exactly be sleeper hits, most people seem to at least know about them, but I'm continually amazed at the number of people who passed on this great game simply because of its blocky aesthetic or simplistic-seeming gameplay.
The fact is, Boom Blox and its sequel are not only two of the greatest puzzle/action hybrids on the Nintendo Wii, but they are among the best I personally have ever played. Few games drive me to play them until I incur physical injuries, but I have strained arm muscles more than once due to marathon Boom Blox sessions.
It's just a game I can't seem to stop playing. There's always one more puzzle to finish or one more attempt at one that is stumping me. Detonating explosives to bring a carefully-stacked tower of blocks crashing down is a visceral thrill that we as humans seem to be hardwired to enjoy from birth. Boom Blox offers these types of thrills continually.
Geometry Wars: Galaxies
The original Geometry Wars was the first real runaway Xbox Live Arcade hit on the 360. It was downloaded an unprecedented number of times as gamers discovered its addictive, old-school arcade style gameplay. It was no surprise when a version of the game was later announced for the Nintendo Wii.
Geometry Wars: Galaxies takes everything that was great about the original Geometry Wars and multiplies it by ten. Galaxies has multiple addictive game modes, multiplayer, co-op, and online leaderboards to the mix. The result is an incredibly complete product that will keep you interested for hours, constantly trying to reach that next level or (in true old-school fashion) shooting to get the high score.
Most used game stores now sell the game for less than 20 bucks, and you owe it to yourself to check it out if you can.
Check out page two for a great adventure game, a chance to turn Mario on his side, and the undisupted, most violent game on the Wii.
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.