4 Must Own Nintendo Wii Games That A Die Hard Fan Shouldn’t Live Without

Exclusives.  This is the strength of Nintendo, and consequently, this is the strength of its latest video gaming console: the Nintendo Wii.  Properties like Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Samus, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Pikachu, Pokemon, and Kirby are staples of every generation Nintendo system.  Newly rejuvenated franchises like Punch Out and Kid Icarus are excellent additions to the current roster.  And new properties like Animal Crossing are guaranteed to bring in new fans for the company.

Hence, it should come as no surprise that the 4 “must own” Wii games on our list will involve these properties that will never appear for any other companies.  Only Nintendo Wii (and maybe even Nintendo DS) owners will be able to enjoy them.

Let’s take a look at the 4 Nintendo Wii games that no Wii owner should do without.

1.  Super Mario Galaxy.  Super Mario 64 for the N64 revolutionized the platforming genre by evolving the gaming experience into a 3D environment.  Super Mario Galaxy takes the evolution a little further.  You won’t be running across a flat surface and jumping over occasional obstacles anymore.  This time, you’ll be running around an entire – albeit conveniently smaller – planet.  Indeed, Wii games are rendering surfaces into spherical planes these days, and Super Mario Galaxy is at the forefront of the revolution.  Add to the foregoing is SMG’s highly addictive game play and very fulfilling rewards system and you have one of the best Wii games available in the market today.

2. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.  Being a launch title, this installment of the long running – and highly acclaimed – Zelda series had the weight of the work on its shoulders.  Well, it eventually proved to be the bestselling title among the many Wii games available at launch, thanks to its pedigree.  The sales for the title was so strong that industry experts believed that it was able to compel many people to buy the Nintendo Wii, building the momentum that the console has enjoyed and has never relinquished to this very day.

3. Super Mario Bros. Brawl.  Imagine each and every character owned by Nintendo who have appeared in exclusive NES, SNES, Gameboy, Gameboy Advance, N64, Gamecube, DS and Wii games ever released, appearing in one title – a fighting game for the ages.  Link vs. Mario?  Consider it done.  Bowser vs. Donkey Kong?  Let their battle decide who is the best big guy in Nintendo Land.  Princess Mushroom vs. Luigi?  It’s time for the green-attired plumber to prove that he’s not the sissy that everyone paints him to be.  Super Mario Bros. Brawl remains the highest rated among the Wii games released so far, a testament to the quality and fun that are present in the game.

4. Mario Kart Wii.  Speaking of fun, Mario Kart Wii promises to provided countess hours of enjoyment for the entire family.  The games belonging to the Mario Kart series rank among the best driving games in the industry.  Mario Kart Wii is no exception.  Like many other Wii games, Mario Kart Wii makes excellent use of the Wiimote’s motion sensing capabilities.  Hold the Wiimote sideways and pretend that it’s the steering wheel, and you’re all set to go!