06-26-2008, 02:19 AM
Since we have two brand new Wii owners in here, I figured I'd make this topic to list some of the games and accessories for the Wii that I'd recommend getting. So without further ado....
Recommended Games (in no particular order)
Wii Play - Mostly because anyone that gets a Wii is more than likely going to buy a 2nd controller, and this is only $10 more than a Wiimote would be.
Mario Kart Wii - Other than having cheap as hell computer opponents on the highest level, this is the best console MK game since the N64 version. Also has online play.
Mario Strikers Charged - Great game for two players.... up until you get to the Striker Cup....
Okami - Great Zelda-esque game, everybody here probably has at least heard of this one. If you already own the PS2 version, you may not bother with this version though.
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection - You can probably find this one for $20, it's the best representation of Pinball available on a console, and is only beaten by Visual Pinball for PC
No More Heroes - I think this one's overrated by the "Hardcore" gaming community but it's fun and unique and is starting to drop in price (I think it goes for around $30 new)
Super Mario Galaxy - My pick for GOTY for 2007.
MLB Power Pros - Recommended if you were a fan of the old school NES/SNES/Arcade style baseball games from back in the day (many say this game reminds them of RBI Baseball) There is a sequel coming in a few months.
Trauma Center: Second Opinion/Trauma Center: New Blood - A great representation of what the Wii can do control wise, and one of my favorite new franchises of the last few years.
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Great if you love Strategy RPG's. Beware its brutal difficulty
Zack and Wiki - Much like No More Heroes, this is considered one of the more "overlooked" games on the Wii.
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves - Plenty of wacky/zany fun. Oh yeah, and I'll recommend pretty much any game that was Wario in it.
Resident Evil 4 - One of the best games of the last few years. Not needed if you own one of the other versions, unless you're a HUGE RE4 fan, as this is considered the best of the versions.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - Good Rail Shooter/Light Gun Shooter, especially with 2 players.
Metroid Prime 3
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Not needed if you own the Gamecube version
Elebits - Entertaining and should be found cheaply enough
Super Paper Mario - More of a platformer with light RPG elements, than other Paper Mario games, but still very good.... and you can play as Bowser!
Boom Blox - Another good game to show off the Wii's controls, and an entertaining puzzler
Super Smash Bros Brawl - Nuff Said
Useful Accessories
Nyko Charging Station - Will save you money on Batteries
Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar - This is nice to avoid getting the cord tangled up, plus it gives better reception on the Wii motes.
Nyko Perfect Shot - Good if you play light gun games like House of the Dead.... The Wii Zapper is garbage and only worthwhile because it comes with Links Crossbow Training
(Yeah, I like the Nyko stuff
)
Recommended Games (in no particular order)
Wii Play - Mostly because anyone that gets a Wii is more than likely going to buy a 2nd controller, and this is only $10 more than a Wiimote would be.
Mario Kart Wii - Other than having cheap as hell computer opponents on the highest level, this is the best console MK game since the N64 version. Also has online play.
Mario Strikers Charged - Great game for two players.... up until you get to the Striker Cup....
Okami - Great Zelda-esque game, everybody here probably has at least heard of this one. If you already own the PS2 version, you may not bother with this version though.
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection - You can probably find this one for $20, it's the best representation of Pinball available on a console, and is only beaten by Visual Pinball for PC

No More Heroes - I think this one's overrated by the "Hardcore" gaming community but it's fun and unique and is starting to drop in price (I think it goes for around $30 new)
Super Mario Galaxy - My pick for GOTY for 2007.
MLB Power Pros - Recommended if you were a fan of the old school NES/SNES/Arcade style baseball games from back in the day (many say this game reminds them of RBI Baseball) There is a sequel coming in a few months.
Trauma Center: Second Opinion/Trauma Center: New Blood - A great representation of what the Wii can do control wise, and one of my favorite new franchises of the last few years.
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn - Great if you love Strategy RPG's. Beware its brutal difficulty
Zack and Wiki - Much like No More Heroes, this is considered one of the more "overlooked" games on the Wii.
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves - Plenty of wacky/zany fun. Oh yeah, and I'll recommend pretty much any game that was Wario in it.
Resident Evil 4 - One of the best games of the last few years. Not needed if you own one of the other versions, unless you're a HUGE RE4 fan, as this is considered the best of the versions.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles - Good Rail Shooter/Light Gun Shooter, especially with 2 players.
Metroid Prime 3
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - Not needed if you own the Gamecube version
Elebits - Entertaining and should be found cheaply enough
Super Paper Mario - More of a platformer with light RPG elements, than other Paper Mario games, but still very good.... and you can play as Bowser!

Boom Blox - Another good game to show off the Wii's controls, and an entertaining puzzler
Super Smash Bros Brawl - Nuff Said
Useful Accessories
Nyko Charging Station - Will save you money on Batteries

Nyko Wireless Sensor Bar - This is nice to avoid getting the cord tangled up, plus it gives better reception on the Wii motes.
Nyko Perfect Shot - Good if you play light gun games like House of the Dead.... The Wii Zapper is garbage and only worthwhile because it comes with Links Crossbow Training
(Yeah, I like the Nyko stuff
