Few video game consoles stirred up as much buzz as the Nintendo Wii. Before motion-tracking software was considered standard fare and shovelware began popping up left and right to take advantage, Nintendo looked to revolutionize the gaming landscape with the Wii.
The Wiimote and Nunchuck control system gave gamers a new way to game and opened the door for a new generation of interactive gaming. From brand-new motion-based party games like Wii Sports and Just Dance to groundbreaking installments to classic Nintendo series like The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and the Super Mario Galaxy, the Wii quickly became home to a stellar lineup of games for all ages.
Many of the best Wii games were Nintendo’s first-party titles that still maintain premium real estate in entertainment centers. Here is our roundup of the best Nintendo Wii games ever.
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Wii Sports
Wii Sports Resort
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Xenoblade Chronicles
Wii Party
MadWorld
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Animal Crossing: City Folk
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Mario Kart Wii
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
Monster Hunter Tri
Mario Strikers Charged
The Conduit
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Paper Mario
Punch-Out!!
WarioWare: Smooth Moves
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