The Best Wiiware Titles To Get?

**Flare** · 05-09-2009, 08:08 AM

I got World of Goo and Megaman 9 for Wiiware, they are fantastic games.

I figured you guys would have good recommendations on other great Wiiware titles? Which ones would you suggest I get?

**Womp** · 05-09-2009, 08:14 AM

Lit is awesome.

**Shane R. Monroe** · 05-09-2009, 09:47 AM

Yeah, I'd recommend Lit. Midnight Pool is decent. There is a Wild West one too - VERY good. Like Police Trainer - only wild west edition. Heh.

I'll fire up the Wii later and get you a list

**merman1974** · 05-09-2009, 10:04 AM

Check out the Art Style games, a lot of fun

**alexjlopez** · 05-09-2009, 10:45 AM

Yup, LIT and Wild West Guns are both great--World of Goo is fantastic.

I'd also recommend:

Dr. Mario Online RX - If you like Dr. Mario, this is probably the definitive version. Tons of variations and modes, plus excellent online multiplayer and leaderboards.

Tetris Party - Also a great version of Tetris with tons of modes, both online and local multiplayer, Mii integration, leaderboards--very polished. From Hudsonsoft.

Alien Crush Returns - Also from Hudsonsolft, an excellent video pinball game based on the TG-16 classic. Includes online simultaneous multiplayer for up to 4 players and online leaderboards. Only 4 tables, but they're damn good ones hehe. Recommended.

LostWinds - Definitely one of those "could only have been done on Wii" titles with incredible polish from the stylized visuals to the atmospheric sound and music (music does get a little repetitive though). It's basically a platformer where you control gusts of wind with the Wiimote to help guide you through jumps and other moves.

Toki Tori - Based on a great Game Boy title, this one is old school puzzle-platformer fun.

Evasive Space - Using thrust-based physics reminiscent of games like Omega Race and Asteroids, you guide your ship through mazes of corridors using the IR pointer. Nice mix of modern controls, music, and style along with old school arcade gameplay and objectives.

Bomberman Blast - Great Bomberman game with online, leaderboards, tons of modes--if you like the classic Bomberman gamplay, grab this.

Magnetica Twist - If you liked Magnetica on DS, this is a whole new take on the game with good multiplayer and tons of additional modes. The stylus control of the DS game trumps the IR control of this version, but it's still a ton of fun to play, especially with a few friends. Mii integration is included.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King - Kinda steeply priced at 1500 points, but the game is a lot deeper than it seems on the surface. You build and control a kingdom while commissioning groups of adventurers to explore nearby dungeons for treasure and other items. You don't actually participate in or even see any battles (you get a report at the end of each game "day" with the results of each expedition), it's more of a kingdom management sim. Majore Square Enix style and polish on this one--although I really didn't like it at first, after a bit of play I ended up getting really hooked and have poured hour and hours into this game. Might not be for everyone, so proceed with caution. Oh, and the game includes some Pay to Play DLC--I haven't tried any of it since I felt the 1500 entry fee was steep as it is.

Onslaught - Another "proceed with caution" game. Some people swear by this game (ask batwinky hehe), it's amazing they were able to make this game with all it's options as a tiny WiiWare game--4 player online multiplayer, co-op, deathmatch, capture the flag, online leaderboards...you name it, this game has it. Well, almost everything. The visuals are dog-food ugly, and there are only a handful of styles of enemies that continuously repeat themselves throughout the game. On the bright side, the game has a frantic pace and there are tons of these enemies filling the screen at once--reminds me in a way of Serious Sam. Another thing I like about it is the Japanese influence of the game--unlike western FPS games, Onslaught is a score-based game which gives it an arcade shooter feel with online FPS elements. Once again, I hated it at first but after putting some time into it I really got hooked.

Man, I really need to get a show out hehehe.

**BydoEmpire** · 05-09-2009, 01:31 PM

I enjoyed Alien Crush Returns but it doesn't have as much staying power as a video pin should. Some of the tables seemed to be a little barren and "play forever" easy, but I *think* there is a difficulty select. The story mode was cheesey fun, though and it's worth the $8.

**Galaga will never die** · 05-11-2009, 10:55 PM

My favorite Wiiware exclusive by far, is Bit Trip Beat. Crank the audio up loud and enjoy, if you are an Arkanoid fan. Incidentally I think this game really, really, needs an iTouch/iPhone port - the sooner the better!

Art Style: Orbient is a worthwhile, enhanced version of the original Nintendo Bit Generations GBA cart Orbital, if you liked that you'll like this, however some folks may just find it boring so watch some videos of it first if you can.

I was originally looking forward to Alien Crush Returns, but don't really like it, I think emulating the original Alien Crush is better, and the Sega Megadrive version of the sequel "Devil Crush MD" is still the best in the series.

For a budget title, Onslaught can be enjoyable, as a minimalist FPS with slick Wiimote control, and a slight N64 (Perfect Dark / Goldeneye) vibe to it... but as noted above, not appealing for everyone.

I've heard good things about Gradius Rebirth but haven't had a chance to try it yet.

**rush2112** · 05-12-2009, 05:48 AM

I would recommend tetris DS. Lots of different kinds of tetris games you can play other than the classic game. Also the ability to play other people online is great. Endless game play.

**alexjlopez** · 05-12-2009, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by rush2112

I would recommend tetris DS. Lots of different kinds of tetris games you can play other than the classic game. Also the ability to play other people online is great. Endless game play.

I think he's asking about WiiWare though hehe.