5 Most Popular Wii Games

Games, Nintendo Wii — November 2, 2009 at 15:50 — no comments

1. Wii Play

What it is: A collection of mini-games, in the spirit of “Wii Sports,” the “Wii Play” package showcases the gesture controls of the Wii remote. It includes billiards, ping pong, a shooting gallery, laser hockey (a cousin to air hockey), Find Mii (like the classic Where’s Waldo? games), Pose Mii (mimic a pose by rotating the remote), fishing, cow riding and tank battles. It also includes an extra Wii remote.

2. Mario Kart

What it is: A battle royale racing game. The colorful cast of Nintendo characters speed through a creative set of circuits inspired by Mario’s past. It is far from serious–players collect weaponry (shoot shells, shrink racers or drop slippery banana peels) that they can use to impede the competition. Gamers can steer using the motion-sensing controls (and an included wheel peripheral) or by using a traditional controller set up.

3. Super Smash Bros: Brawl

What is it: A fighter’s free for all. “Smash Bros.” invites icons from the Nintendo universe (and a few special guests) to battle it out in a gladiatorial contest. The arenas tend to feature multiple layers and moving parts. Each character has its own set of super powers that skilled players can use to decimate the competitors. And, of course, there are gag weapons (like summoning Pokemon) that can be deployed if mere punching and kicking isn’t doing the trick.

4. Wii Fit

What it is: An exercise platform. “Wii Fit” is bundled with a glorified bathroom scale known as the balance board. Along with detecting poundage, it can also tell how weight is distributed–so it knows if you’re standing on one leg. The game itself charts both weight and body mass index. “Wii Fit” also hosts a slew of aerobic, strength and balance games designed to help you tone your body. A typical “Wii Fit” workout might include hula hooping, squatting, sit ups and downward dogs.

5. Super Mario Galaxy

What it is: Mario’s first Wii adventure. Instead of tromping through palace sewer systems, Mario takes his hopping- and coin-collecting acrobatics to outer space. He’ll run through a host of planets in his eternal effort to save Princess Peach.

source: forbes.com