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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Cool Wii games for 2008

Wii Games for 2008

Castle of Shikigami IIICastle of Shikigami III
Buy new: $29.99
A vertically-scrolling shooter from Alfa System that originally ran on a Type-X arcade board.
No More HeroesNo More Heroes
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $23.50
Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture, makers of Killer7, Contact, and Shining Soul 2. They're also making Fatal Frame IV for the Wii.
OkamiOkami
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $35.09
Clover Studio's PS2 swan song was ported to the Wii by the American developer, Ready at Dawn.
We Love Golf!We Love Golf!
Buy new: $49.99
A golf game featuring Capcom characters developed by Camelot, makers of Sega's Shining Force games, the original Hot Shots Golf game, most Mario Golf and Mario Tennis games, and the Golden Sun games.
Heavenly GuardianHeavenly Guardian
Buy new: $20.63
This was originally going to be a sequel to Taito/Natsume's Pocky & Rocky, (Kiki Kai Kai) but due to licensing issues, the heroine was changed and it was released as Heavenly Guardian. Developed by Starfish, makers of a bunch of fishing games and Devilish and Chameleon for the Nintendo DS.
The Monkey King: The Legend BeginsThe Monkey King: The Legend Begins
Buy new: $29.99
This side scrolling shooter is the latest game in Taito's Chuuka Taisen series, which Sega Master System fans will know by the name Cloud Master. It was developed by Starfish.
OctomaniaOctomania
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $14.75
A puzzle game designed by the creator of Puyo Puyo and developed by Compile Heart (Pochi & Nyaa) and Idea Factory. (Sky Surfer)
BaroqueBaroque
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $32.79
An update of Sting's Saturn dungeon crawler/survival horror mashup.
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's DungeonFinal Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
Buy new: $49.99
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and Tower of MirrorsDragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and Tower of Mirrors
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $37.00
Developed by 8ing/Raizing and Genius Sonority. 8ing and Raizing are descendants of Toaplan and makers of a lot of shooters, Kuru Kuru Kururin, Bloody Roar, and the Wii Naruto games. Also some of their staff came from Compile. Genius Sonority was founded by the director of Dragon Quest V and VI on Super Famicom, and they've developed Pokemon spin-offs like Battle Revolution on Wii.
Samurai Warriors: KatanaSamurai Warriors: Katana
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $16.00
A sword-swinging game from Omega Force, the Dynasty Warriors developer.
OpoonaOpoona
Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $44.95
This is a "Lifestyle RPG" controlled entirely with the Nunchuck from ArtePiazza, developers of most of the Dragon Quest remakes. The music was done by Hitoshi Sakimoto, who composed the music for Vagrant Story, Final Fantasy XII, and Odin Sphere.
Rygar: The Battle Of ArgusRygar: The Battle Of Argus
Buy new: $39.99
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New WorldTales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Buy new: $39.99
Harvest Moon Tree of TranquilityHarvest Moon Tree of Tranquility
Buy new: $49.99
The first original Harvest Moon game for Wii. (One of the Gamecube Harvest Moon games was ported to the Wii in Europe and Australia.)
MiniCopter: Adventure FlightMiniCopter: Adventure Flight
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $24.50
An RC helicopter game from Arc System Works.
Super Smash Bros. BrawlSuper Smash Bros. Brawl
Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $38.99
Mario Kart Wii with Wii WheelMario Kart Wii with Wii Wheel
Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $47.49
Wii FitWii Fit
The idea of competing with your family and friends to lower your body mass index sounds really unhealthy, but in Japan this game's sales eclipsed Super Mario Galaxy (which came out first) in four weeks!
Sonic Riders: Zero GravitySonic Riders: Zero Gravity
Buy new: $49.99 / Used from: $18.24
Sega Bass FishingSega Bass Fishing
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $26.99
This port of Wow Entertainment's Get Bass was developed by Cavia.
House of the Dead 2 & 3 ReturnHouse of the Dead 2 & 3 Return
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $25.95
Samba de AmigoSamba de Amigo
Buy new: $49.95
This port of Sonic Team's rhythm action classic is being made by American developer, Gearbox Software.
Sonic UnleashedSonic Unleashed
Buy new: $49.99
Pro Evolution Soccer 2008Pro Evolution Soccer 2008
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $35.99
This version includes the option of pointing at the players to issue commands.
Bomberman LandBomberman Land
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $22.99
Deca SportsDeca Sports
Buy new: $29.79
A collection of sports games developed by Hudson.
We SkiWe Ski
Buy new: $29.99
This game from Namco gives you the option to play with the Wii Fit Balance Board.
Active Life: Outdoor ChallengeActive Life: Outdoor Challenge
Buy new: $59.99
This game will use a mat controller similar to Nintendo's Power Pad and Konami's DDR Dance Mat.
Furu Furu ParkFuru Furu Park
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $11.69
A collection of minigames, some of which feature Taito characters, like the DS game Turn it Around.
Endless Ocean: Dive, Discover, DreamEndless Ocean: Dive, Discover, Dream
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $25.00
A diving game from Arika, makers of Everblue, and the 3D Street Fighter EX series.
The DOG IslandThe DOG Island
Buy new: $29.99 / Used from: $27.48
An adventure game from Yuke’s, which is mostly known for developing wrestling games.
One Piece: Unlimited AdventureOne Piece: Unlimited Adventure
Buy new: $39.99 / Used from: $31.97
Developed by Ganbarion, makers of the Jump Superstars games on Nintendo DS.
Blast Works: Build, Trade & DestroyBlast Works: Build, Trade & Destroy
Buy new: $39.99
A port of Kenta Cho's free doujin game Tumiki Fighters from Iowa-based developer, Budcat Creations. They may be making more of a Snood than a port...

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