The Wii opened gaming to everyone with its motion controller and a worldwide smash: Wii Sports, Super Mario Galaxy, Zelda Skyward Sword, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. This Top 50 gathers the console's best, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Sonic Colors marks the blue hedgehog's return to grace. Levels mixing 3D and 2D in Dr. Eggman's space amusement park. Colored Wisp powers transform Sonic (laser, drill, frenzy). Polished level design, controlled speed, light scenario full of humor. Five themed worlds, many unlockables. More accessible and fun than previous 3D Sonics, considered a successful franchise return. Still plays great."
"Sequel to Rhythm Tengoku DS, international release finally available. Around fifty mini-games to execute on tempo, simple button mechanics but devilish timing. Hilarious visual presentation, eclectic and earworm soundtrack, fierce learning curve. Medal mode for perfectionists, friendly local multi. A rhythm masterpiece finally localized, absolute discovery for any genre fan."
"Capcom vs Tatsunoko studio heroes (Gatchaman, Casshern, Tekkaman) versus fighter. 2D side-view two-on-two combat, hyper abilities, team assists. Roster of thirty-something characters including Mega Man Volnutt, Ryu, Chun-Li for Capcom and Yatterman, Polimar for Tatsunoko. Vibrant manga art direction, accessible but deep gameplay. Lively online at its time. Excellent unique Wii fighter, underrated outside Japan."
"Mario five-on-five arcade football, brutal and unleashed. Powerful Mega Strikes that fill the screen when charged with the stick, special abilities per captain, hostile arenas with electric obstacles. Punchy visuals, metal vibe, tense gameplay where defense is vital. Explosive local multi, online was excellent in its time. Probably the best Mario football game, more arcade than sim, more rock than cute."
"Steven Spielberg and EA physics puzzler tailored for the Wiimote. Throw, demolish, stack blocks with rock-solid physics, four-player local multi. A clever party game that really uses motion control, still fun today."
"Rune Factory Frontier, Marvelous farming RPG sim where Raguna arrives in the floating town of Trampoli. Crop farming, animal raising, romance with townspeople, action RPG dungeon exploration. Unique Rune mechanic where energy fuels both magic and farming. Harvest Moon-typed art direction, tender pastoral atmosphere, massive runtime. Best Rune Factory according to many fans."
"2D action-RPG by Vanillaware, sublime hand-painted art direction. Two protagonists traverse Edo-era feudal Japan, wielding one hundred and eight forged blades with mastery. Fluid sword combat with sublime animations, side-scrolling exploration with villages and dungeons, signature Vanillaware zen cooking. Rich Japanese mythology, generous runtime. Studio's visual pinnacle on Wii, memorable artistic experience."
"WayForward platformer with a shape-shifting blob. Gorgeous cartoon animation, blob transforming into tools, tender and wistful mood. A successful remake of the NES game, recommended for fans of accessible puzzle-platformers."
"Square Enix Japan compilation of the first three Famicom and Super Famicom Dragon Quest games. Clean emulation, scanned manuals, faithful historic content. An excellent collection for saga fans and classic JRPG lovers in import."
