We sorted through the array of quality third-party Wii games to hash out our personal top 10.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/31528
When people think Nintendo systems, they usually think Nintendo games. Fortunately, that's not the entire story. Third-party support has sadly been a rarity at times in Nintendo's last decade, but even still, a good number of third parties brought their A game to the Wii.
We took it upon ourselves to find out what ones were our favorites, and while our list might not add up to your exact numbering, it's still a gathering of quality video games that you might have missed. If you did, well, you've still got some time before Wii U comes out.
We'll be posting two of these bad boys a week, from now until October, so get pumped.
If only Monster Hunter Tri's online play hadn't been region-locked - I would most likely have played that game to death if I were able to join in with the avid MH3 community that resides on these forums.
I had the same thing happen Seacor but I was considerably farther along when I lost the data. My main character was pretty much done as far as sets go but I was just looking for certain talis.I was HR480 at that point but I got back playing and I am up to HR 110 now.That was back in April. If you kept playing I think you would have been higher then my current character and likely more well equipped then my current one. I have no problem playing on Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
I had the same thing happen Seacor but I was considerably farther along when I lost the data. My main character was pretty much done as far as sets go but I was just looking for certain talis.I was HR480 at that point but I got back playing and I am up to HR 110 now.That was back in April. If you kept playing I think you would have been higher then my current character and likely more well equipped then my current one. I have no problem playing on Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
I'm in a crunch at work for the next week, but would also be happy to play online with Seacor (and others) if it helps him quickly get to higher HR levels. Once you start getting better equipment, the single player campaign goes really quickly since you can burn through hunt quests. You'd be back up to your old HR level in no time!
Goldeneye #5?? Ehhh it's a good game, don't get me wrong. But top 5 Wii third party good?
So, any guesses for #1? You'll find out Wednesday.
Isn't Retro "3rd Party"? or am I missing something obvious. If so, could somebody please point out what makes a title 3rd party...
Since Retro is likely "1st Party" my guess for the no.1 spot would be Red Steal 2. Not my particular fave in the list even though a very good game, NMH2 or Little Kings Story would be my joint faves.
Ah Zack and Wiki. I don't think Capcom made a lot of money from this which is such a shame because its such a great game. It was like Capcom's very own Professor Layton.It's funny, my favorite part of owning the Wii and its collection of gems has been the exclusivity. Playing games such as No More Heroes, A Boy and His Blob, Xenoblade and Little Kings Story - just to name a few - has been amazing, innovative and more importantly, fun! Yes I own a PS3 on the side, but honestly, most retail games have felt - while engrossing - trite, mindless and a chore. The Wii has been my saving grace this gen!
its a shame where wasn't enough people to appreciate it on the Wii.
Thanks genuinlly for the heads up.Isn't Retro "3rd Party"? or am I missing something obvious. If so, could somebody please point out what makes a title 3rd party...
Since Retro is likely "1st Party" my guess for the no.1 spot would be Red Steal 2. Not my particular fave in the list even though a very good game, NMH2 or Little Kings Story would be my joint faves.
Retro Studios is 100% owned by Nintendo, so they are first party.
Third party means they are not owned by the console manufacturer. However, a first party game could be made by a third party developer (i.e. Excite Trucks is a first party game but was made by Monster Games. Essentially any game not listed here can be considered third party: http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_games#Wii (http://nintendo.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_games#Wii)
Isn't Retro "3rd Party"? or am I missing something obvious. If so, could somebody please point out what makes a title 3rd party...
Since Retro is likely "1st Party" my guess for the no.1 spot would be Red Steal 2. Not my particular fave in the list even though a very good game, NMH2 or Little Kings Story would be my joint faves.
PP, why do you think Retro isn't first party? They are the same as NST, Monolith Soft, Nd Cube, etc.
Obviously #1 will be either Red Steel or Carnival Games. I'm leaning towards the latter.
Obviously #1 will be either Red Steel or Carnival Games. I'm leaning towards the latter.
Obviously #1 will be either Red Steel or Carnival Games. I'm leaning towards the latter.
We Cheer.
So, any guesses for #1? You'll find out Wednesday.
Obviously #1 will be either Red Steel or Carnival Games. I'm leaning towards the latter.
We're going to have a separate thing for WiiWare soon-ish.
The podcast (which is on the Connectivity feed early, like all of them have been usually) was a treat to edit.
The podcast (which is on the Connectivity feed early, like all of them have been usually) was a treat to edit.
Whoever made that intro deserves all of the internets currently in existence.
EDIT: Now I know. I just kept rewinding it because it was so good.
Overkill's a good game, but "best 3rd party Wii game"? Eh...I don't think so. I'd probably give that to something like The Last Story, GoldenEye, Silent Hill SM, or RE4 Wii.
Who's Neil?
No big deal. :P:
I expected shock at this. Just know it was a team effort. Everyone had to vote for it to make it this high.
Also, in regards to some other games mentioned as possible #1s, some of them were ruled out (The Last Story was a Nintendo game in 2 out of 3 major territories) and one of them won't go ignored.
Overkill's a good game, but "best 3rd party Wii game"? Eh...I don't think so. I'd probably give that to something like The Last Story, GoldenEye, Silent Hill SM, or RE4 Wii.
