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Title: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 08, 2009, 08:28:49 PM
Thanks to the new Nintendo Channel we can now learn our most-played Wii games!

Here's my top 10.

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Super Smash Bros. Brawl     110 Hrs. 50 Min.63 Times
#2Mario Kart Wii74 Hrs. 7 Min.72 Times
#3Okami70 Hrs. 33 Min.41 Times
#4Twilight Princess59 Hrs. 20 Min.34 Times
#5Little King's Story54 Hrs. 6 Min.42 Times
#6Super Paper Mario51 Hrs. 32 Min.42 Times
#7Metroid Prime 338 Hrs. 29 Min.23 Times
#8Zack and Wiki33 Hrs. 15 Min.31 Times
#9Super Mario Galaxy29 Hrs. 20 Min.21 Times
#10No More Heroes21 Hrs. 2 Min.15 Times

Nothing too surprising in my list, but how the HELL did I spend so much time on Zack and Wiki and No More Heroes?  I must have paused those games and walked away for several hours (thereby artificially increasing the play time).

This exercise has reminded me that I need to go back and play Mario Galaxy again, because it's a crime that Super Paper Mario has more play time than Mario Galaxy.

What's your top 10 look like?  In order to find out, click the 'Records' button in the lower right corner of the main page on the Nintendo Channel and then click on 'Game-Play Records'.

Just for fun, let's take a look at my top 5 VC games.

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Super Mario RPG20 Hrs. 32 Min.15 Times
#2Super Castlevania IV9 Hrs. 16 Min.13 Times
#3Star Fox 648 Hrs. 49 Min.6 Times
#4Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts     8 Hrs. 44 Min.34 Times
#5The Legend of Zelda7 Hrs. 49 Min.3 Times

In order to get a nice, neat table like me, you might want to quote my post and then edit in your info.

Note:  This thread is inspired by Steven Totilo's article at Kotaku (http://kotaku.com/5377313/show-us-your-wii-history).
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: stevey on October 08, 2009, 08:33:53 PM
I wouldn't take anything in the Wii history system at face value. From what I seen peeking at my logs from day to day that it's really buggy.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: EasyCure on October 08, 2009, 08:36:50 PM
oh man.. i can't wait to show you how Rune Factory Frontier has easily garnered all my wii-time.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Tanatoes on October 08, 2009, 09:24:29 PM
Awesome!  I love this.  Here's how hardcore my gaming on the Wii has been.

1)  Wii Fit                                                      409 Hrs. 28 Min.   470 Times
2)  Animal Crossing City Folk                             379 Hrs.   3 Min.   320 Times
3)  Internet Channel                                       360 Hrs.   8 Min.   367 Times
4)  The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess          78 Hrs. 30 Min.     31 Times
5)  Metroid Prime 3: Corruption                          50 Hrs.  25 Min.     16 Times
6)  Rune Factory: Frontier                                 39 Hrs.  11 Min.    11 Times
7)  Super Smash Bros. Brawl                              37 Hrs.  16 Min.    15 Times
8)  Rock Band 2                                               33 Hrs.   5 Min.      23 Times
9)  Mario Kart Wii                                              30 Hrs.   2 Min.      17 Times
10) Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World  27 Hrs.  22 Min.  10 Times

No real surprise with Wii Fit and Animal Crossing - though that's mostly my wife playing those.  The times played seem mighty low for some of the other games though.  I mean, really, I only urned on Smash Bros. 15 times?  Maybe in the first week I had it.. I suspect that there's some data that didn't get polled.

Still: Some interesting stats.

Does the 158 games listed at the top represent 158 games played on my Wii or 158 games that they sample data on?  Since I haven't sold back a single Wii game to date and have only rented maybe 10 or 20 that means I own a lot more Wii games than I thought!  (VC games included, but still...)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 08, 2009, 09:53:16 PM
How did you manage to put 360 hours into the Internet Channel?  Don't you have a computer!?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 08, 2009, 10:11:43 PM
These numbers are not validated by teh N-P-D and are therefore inconclusive.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Morari on October 08, 2009, 10:18:20 PM
Quote from: vudu on October 08, 2009, 09:53:16 PM
How did you manage to put 360 hours into the Internet Channel?  Don't you have a computer!?

Porn.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 08, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
I'll have to go check you get you the numbers, but I can already tell you what my top three are:

1. Mario Kart Wii
There is no way I've played any other Wii game as much as this one. I don't think I've gone a week without playing it ever since I bought it.
2. Animal Crossing
I was a "late adapter" to this game you could say but I've really gotten into it. A friend that I don't really talk to much anymore bought this game, and it has brought us closer together even though she's all the way across town and still can't visit in person very often.
3. Super Smash Brothers Brawl
I don't like this game and the only reason I've played it so much is because it was one of the few games I had for a couple of months. That and I hate to leave games unfinished. This game is pretty easy to beat even on the hardest difficulty setting, all it takes is time to complete it.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Tanatoes on October 08, 2009, 11:54:54 PM
Quote from: vudu on October 08, 2009, 09:53:16 PM
How did you manage to put 360 hours into the Internet Channel?  Don't you have a computer!?

I spent about six months last year with no computer.  (Broke the monitor on my hand-me-down laptop and it took me a while to get a replacement.)  And, no, hardly any pr0n.  It just doesn't feel the same on a Wii...
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: ThomasO on October 09, 2009, 12:09:03 AM
1. Mario Kart Wii                     476 Hrs. 44 Min.      252 Times
2. Super Paper Mario               172 Hrs. 48 Min.       105 Times
3. Super Smash Bros Brawl      160 Hrs. 3 Min.      80 Times
4. Super Mario Galaxy              158 Hrs. 8 Min        129 Times
5. Wii Sports                           151 Hrs. 23 Min      180 Times
6. Legend of Zelda: TP             105 Hrs. 56 Min      41 Times
7. Wii Fit                                 100 Hrs. 0 Min        126 Times
8. Animal Crossing: City Folk     91 Hrs. 50 Min.        68 Times
9. Wii Music                             88 Hrs. 53 Min         82 Times
10. WarioWare: Smooth Moves   77 Hrs. 25 Min         102 Times
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 09, 2009, 01:59:04 PM
HOLY COW

Are those times accurate?  172 hours with Super Paper Mario?!  Did you beat it like 4 times?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: ThomasO on October 09, 2009, 03:36:03 PM
More like 5 times.  ;D

Too bad the GCN couldn't easily log any of this, I wanted to see how much I've played Luigi's Mansion, when I played through it 30+ times, and PMTTYD, at 6 times.

I completed LoZTP three times, and got 121 stars with both Mario and Luigi in Super Mario Galaxy twice. I am in my third playthrough, at 103 stars with Mario. However, I have also played up to 60 stars in another file with my mother in Co-Star mode.

Everyone in my family plays Wii Sports and Wii Fit, but I make up the bulk of that time.

I also never realized that I played Wii Music or Animal Crossing that long.

My least played game is Link's Crossbow Training, at 2 minutes, 1 time.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Pale on October 09, 2009, 04:41:58 PM
I don't want to most my times.

I will be flooded with a whole bunch of "You aren't a REAL gamer" responses.

Note that I haven't even looked mine up yet.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: King of Twitch on October 09, 2009, 04:47:35 PM
It should look something like this:

#1 Wii Sports

---

everything else
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 09, 2009, 04:49:57 PM
This chart wouldn't include the countless hours I've spent playing with friends on THEIR Wii.

The results are already skewed.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: broodwars on October 09, 2009, 05:03:49 PM
Alright, just a disclaimer here: these numbers are extremely skewed.  My Wii has spent probably around a year with my best friend, who played a lot of Fire Emblem; Smash Bros. Brawl; Tales of Symphonia 2; and Metroid Prime 3.  That said, I am a little surprised at some of the games on this list (especially since I never beat 2 of them):

1.  Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn -      146 Hrs. 29 Min. -      83 Times.
2.  Super Smash Bros. Brawl -      129 Hrs. 6 Min. -      49 Times.
3.  Okami -      79 Hrs. 54 Min. -      11 Times.
4.  Metroid Prime: Trilogy -      76 Hrs. 50 Min. -      10 Times.
5.  Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World -      61 Hrs. 37 Min. -      21 Times.
6.  Metroid Prime 3: Corruption -      58 Hrs. 4 min. -      25 Times.
7.  Opoona -      44 Hrs. 15 Min. -      5 Times.
8.  Super Mario Galaxy -      41 Hrs. 2 Min. -      12 Times.
9.  Zack & Wiki -      38 Hrs. 40 Min. -      15 Times.
10.  The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess -      38 Hrs. 22 Min. -      9 Times.

Wow, how'd all that time rack up on Opoona of all games?  I never even beat that one, and I probably played Symphonia 2 for a grand total of 10 hours.  Interesting that 3 games that I hated (Okami, Opoona, and Tales of Symphonia 2) all ended up on my Top 10 Most Played list.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 09, 2009, 06:28:55 PM
The record-tracking of the Nintendo Channel is definitely not 100% accurate. It shows that I have played Little King's Story for 9 hours, which I KNOW is false because my file has 20 hours on it. I don't know what might cause the channel to miss data, but it certainly does.

Anyways, my top ten, which should come as no surprise to those who know my taste in games:

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Mario Kart Wii 774 Hrs. 16 Min.369 Times
#2Animal Crossing City Folk302 Hrs. 26 Min.142 Times
#3Super Smash Brothers Brawl230 Hrs. 28 Min.136 Times
#4Internet Channel172 Hrs. 45 Min.154 Times
#5Mario Super Sluggers131 Hrs. 54 Min.61 Times
#6Mario Party 857 Hrs. 39 Min.24 Times
#7Super Paper Mario40 Hrs. 38 Min.20 Times
#8Wii Sports39 Hrs. 35 Min.41 Times
#9Super Mario Galaxy38 Hrs. 12 Min.26 Times
#10Wii Play25 Hrs. 22 Min.26 Times

Like Tanatoes, I went through a period without a working computer, and that's why I got the Internet Channel. I rarely use it now, only for the occasional YouTube browsing.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 09, 2009, 07:08:56 PM
Well my Number 1 on my list isn't a game and I have used it since June 2007.

#1 Internet Channel.
7,002 hrs 45 mins 812 times.
I know I use the channel alot but this is wild.I'm using it now.

# 2 Zelda TP 245 hrs 56 mins 41 times.
Some of this was when some friends played.Not much though.

#3 Brawl 239 hrs 8 mins.188 times.This is probably the game that I always go back to.

#4 AC:CF 132 hrs 27 mins 99 times.Don't play it as much as when I got it.

#5 MP3:Corruption 112 hrs 59 mins. 36 times. Still need to beat on Hyper Mode.

#6 Mortal Kombat Armageddon 104 hours 8 min. 31 times.Played lots of the Story mode. Finding all of the secrets.
#7 Tales of Symphonia:Dawn of the New World. 61 hrs 25 mins 15 times. Need to get back to this again. Beat it already.

#8 Super Mario Galaxy 54 hours 12 mins. 36 times. Still need to get all of the stars for Mario.I think i have 1 or 2 left.

#9 Mario Kart Wii 50 hrs 58 times. Still have a few things to unlock.

#10 Resident Evil:The Umbrella Chronicles. 46 hrs 14 times.
Need to S rank lots of things.

......

I find it odd that since coming here I have played less time than when I wasn't a member. Odd.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 09, 2009, 07:36:34 PM
I've basically given my Wii to my mom, but if I were to go over there and look at the time, I'm sure it woul dlook like this:

Wii Sports - 600hrs
WiiFit - 300hrs
Grand Slam Tennis - 120hrs
Wii Sports Resort - 55hrs
SMG - 20hrs
TLoZ:TP - 15
Z&W - 13
HotD:O - 6hrs
.....
.....
.....
Wii Channel Screen (Home Screen)- 5hrs
Game Channel Screen (Start Game Screen) - 1hr 15min
MadWorld - 1hr
Controller set-up/reconnect screen - 52min

Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 09, 2009, 07:44:07 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 09, 2009, 06:28:55 PM
The record-tracking of the Nintendo Channel is definitely not 100% accurate. It shows that I have played Little King's Story for 9 hours, which I KNOW is false because my file has 20 hours on it. I don't know what might cause the channel to miss data, but it certainly does.

Do you ever turn off your Wii console without first existing back to the main menu?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caliban on October 09, 2009, 09:46:08 PM
I want to join in on the fun.
Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Super Smash Bros. Brawl96 Hrs. 32 Min.30 Times
#2TLoZ Twilight Princess57 Hrs. 35 Min.27 Times
#3MP 3 Corruption46 Hrs. 7 Min.11 Times
#4Okami44 Hrs. 57 Min.9 Times
#5Super Mario Galaxy34 Hrs. 38 Min.14 Times
#6Super Paper Mario28 Hrs. 33 Min.12 Times
#7Mario Strikers Charged16 Hrs. 38 Min.8 Times
#8Marble Saga Kororinpa15 Hrs. 26 Min.7 Times
#9The Conduit14 Hrs. 39 Min.7 Times
#10Wii Sports13 Hrs. 15 Min.19 Times

I don't really consider The Conduit to be on this list because it's going to be traded in, but Zack and Wiki QfBT would be on my list at #10 with 10h22m with 7 times played.


Hey, I do play VC games.
Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Mega Man 924 Hrs. 42 Min.8 Times
#2TLoZ Ocarina of Time17 Hrs. 34 Min.7 Times
#3Super Metroid14 Hrs. 24 Min.3 Times
#4Super Mario World11 Hrs. 29 Min.8 Times
#5Super Mario 6411 Hrs. 29 Min.8 Times

Of special note, Super Mario Bros. 8h8m with 13 times played. For such a short game I think that says how much I love the game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 09, 2009, 10:13:07 PM
Quote from: vudu on October 09, 2009, 07:44:07 PM
Do you ever turn off your Wii console without first existing back to the main menu?
All of the time, the only time I return to the menu is when I switch games. I looked at the play history for all days since getting Little King's Story, and the time adds up to about 21 hours. It is being recorded but for some reason the Nintendo Channel isn't registering it.

Quote from: Maxi on October 09, 2009, 07:08:56 PM
#1 Internet Channel.
7,002 hrs 45 mins 812 times.
7,000 hours? That is pretty crazy. I have no idea how you could spend so much time using the Internet Channel, especially if you don't have a USB keyboard.

I see a lot of commonality amongst everyone's lists. I'll bet I'm the only one to have Wii Play on their top ten... or at least the only one proud of it!
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 09, 2009, 10:31:06 PM
Oh I have one Mop_it_up. I think I got one around the time AC:CF was coming out.Keep in mind I DL the channel I believe a couple days before it was going to be 500 points the first time around. June 24th 2007 I believe. So needless to say It has got substantial use since then.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 10, 2009, 09:46:22 AM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 09, 2009, 10:13:07 PM
Quote from: vudu on October 09, 2009, 07:44:07 PM
Do you ever turn off your Wii console without first existing back to the main menu?
All of the time, the only time I return to the menu is when I switch games. I looked at the play history for all days since getting Little King's Story, and the time adds up to about 21 hours. It is being recorded but for some reason the Nintendo Channel isn't registering it.

My theory is that this is the problem.  I never turn off my system without jumping back to the main menu first and all my times seem pretty accurate.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: stevey on October 10, 2009, 07:26:42 PM
Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Internet Channel230 Hrs. 51 Min.383 Times (long periods of no computer/laptop/Internet)
#2Super Smash Bros. Brawl62 Hrs. 46 Min.29 Times
#3TLoZ Twilight Princess48 Hrs. 37 Min.18 Times
#4Super Paper Mario28 Hrs. 27 Min.11 Times
#5MP 3 Corruption25 Hrs. 16 Min.15 Times
#6Super Mario Galaxy24 Hrs. 15 Min.9 Times
#7Mario Kart Wii23 Hrs. 39 Min.22 Times
#8Mario Strikers Charged22 Hrs. 40 Min.8 Times
#9Metal Slug Anthology19 Hrs. 53 Min.11 Times
#10Sonic and the Secret Rings11 Hrs. 26 Min.4 Times
#Last PlaceSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the 7 Stars0 Hrs. 2 Min.1 Times

I really need to play Mario RPG sometime....
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 10, 2009, 07:30:54 PM
Quote from: vudu on October 10, 2009, 09:46:22 AM
My theory is that this is the problem.  I never turn off my system without jumping back to the main menu first and all my times seem pretty accurate.
I do it all of the time with every game and Little King's Story is the only game which seems inaccurate. Since it is still being recorded into the system memory then I doubt that would affect the Nintendo's Channel ability to compile all of the data. It's at least as equal a possibility as the same game being played on the same day not counting, or perhaps the game wasn't programmed correctly. Who knows.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stogi on October 10, 2009, 07:43:40 PM
525,600 minutes

How do you measure -- a year of your life?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 12, 2009, 11:39:03 PM
So here's a question. Are the records on the Nintendo Channel updated each time you access the channel or periodically?

The reason I ask is that I don't think it is working right for me. Upon further inspection Little King's Story isn't the only game which isn't accurate. I decided to test it; I played a game for a bit, then exited back to the menu with the Home button and loaded up the Nintendo channel. Every game I played wasn't added to the total. One of the games isn't even on the list at all.

I'm just worried that if my system isn't working as it should then it could lead to a more severe problem.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 13, 2009, 02:10:01 PM
When you connect to the Nintendo Channel it says "sending data".  I assume that's when it tells Nintendo what you're playing.

Also, upon further inspection of my complete list, I realized that Secret of Mana isn't listed at all, even though I probably sank 15 to 20 hours into it.  Odd.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 13, 2009, 02:34:07 PM
It's discrimination I tells ya. I say we assemble a million gamer march outside the Nintendo headquartes in San Francisco in protest of such a dispicable act.

But not today, because it's the first rain we've have in a long time, the weather sucks, and all the roads are backed up leading in that general direction right now.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 13, 2009, 06:35:34 PM
Does anyone care to test if the data is updated instantly on their system?
Here's how you can do that: first load up the Nintendo Channel and check the time for the game you're about to play, and then go and play the game for however long you want. When you are finished, go back to the Nintendo Channel and check the time again for that game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stogi on October 14, 2009, 02:40:44 AM
i bet it updates everytime you power down your console. It'd make more sense to do it all at once then continuously.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caterkiller on October 14, 2009, 04:49:56 PM
I've got 541 hours in Brawl, everything else is below 12 hours. But I got a new Wii when I moved out of my parents house. So brawl should be around 1,000 hours. With Galaxy at maybe around 30 or something and TP a little bit behind. Gotta check my old wii records.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 14, 2009, 05:52:23 PM
Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on October 14, 2009, 02:40:44 AM
i bet it updates everytime you power down your console. It'd make more sense to do it all at once then continuously.
I don't think that's true. I've been checking it over the past few days now and none of the games I've played have increased in time.

Hm, actually, I wonder if it stopped counting after I got the 4.2 update? I never checked the Nintendo Channel before I got that update, so I don't know...
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Arbok on October 22, 2009, 08:29:01 PM
Well this thread convinced me to come out of retirement, and even turn on my Wii! The data seems to be incorrect though about the # of times started (maybe because I never go back to the menu), and I notice Resident Evil 4, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Godzilla Unleashed are all missing... games that I have sunk a considerable amount of time into.

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Super Smash Bros. Brawl     310 Hrs. 43 Min.47 Times
#2Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World92 Hrs. 19 Min.10 Times
#3Mario Kart Wii91 Hrs. 14 Min.35 Times
#4The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess79 Hrs. 56 Min.9 Times
#5Mario Party 831 Hrs. 55 Min.12 Times
#6Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles28 Hrs. 54 Min.12 Times
#7Wii Sports19 Hrs. 41 Min.16 Times
#8Super Mario Galaxy14 Hrs. 4 Min.10 Times
#9Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law5 Hrs. 6 Min.2 Times
#10Mii Channel4 Hrs. 6 Min.23 Times
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on October 24, 2009, 12:20:49 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 13, 2009, 06:35:34 PM
Does anyone care to test if the data is updated instantly on their system?
Here's how you can do that: first load up the Nintendo Channel and check the time for the game you're about to play, and then go and play the game for however long you want. When you are finished, go back to the Nintendo Channel and check the time again for that game.

I decided to test this today.  Both yesterday and today I played Shining Force II for about an hour and a half each.  I logged into the Nintendo Channel this morning and the game still isn't showing up.  I'll check again later and see if it shows up.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: KDR_11k on October 24, 2009, 01:22:30 PM
AFAIK the channel doesn't know about all games, only the ones registered in it. I've had some games I couldn't give feedback on either. Check if you can find the game with a search in the games list.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Arbok on October 25, 2009, 03:50:28 PM
Quote from: KDR_11k on October 24, 2009, 01:22:30 PM
AFAIK the channel doesn't know about all games, only the ones registered in it. I've had some games I couldn't give feedback on either. Check if you can find the game with a search in the games list.

I see. And I assume there is no way for a peon like me to register something like, oh say, Godzilla Unleashed on there? Bullocks...

I'm surprised Resident Evil 4 didn't show up though.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 25, 2009, 05:33:21 PM
Quote from: Arbok on October 22, 2009, 08:29:01 PM
Mario Party 831 Hrs. 55 Min.12 Times
It's nice to see somebody else has Mario Party 8 on their list.

Quote from: vudu on October 24, 2009, 12:20:49 PM
I decided to test this today.  Both yesterday and today I played Shining Force II for about an hour and a half each.  I logged into the Nintendo Channel this morning and the game still isn't showing up.  I'll check again later and see if it shows up.
I've been testing this all week. Sometimes the game I just played gets added into the total, and sometimes it doesn't. It doesn't follow any sort of formula, it seems totally random. But it is good to know the problem exists for everyone because that means there isn't anything wrong with my system.

Quote from: KDR_11k on October 24, 2009, 01:22:30 PM
AFAIK the channel doesn't know about all games, only the ones registered in it. I've had some games I couldn't give feedback on either. Check if you can find the game with a search in the games list.
I didn't know the database wasn't complete. I'll check to see if Groovin' Blocks is listed because that's the one which hasn't shown up for me.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: UncleBob on October 25, 2009, 05:35:24 PM
I know all DS Game Cartridges are registered on the channel.  I tried to rate the official DS Download Stations and would just get an error message. :(
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Arbok on October 26, 2009, 07:45:54 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 25, 2009, 05:33:21 PM
Quote from: Arbok on October 22, 2009, 08:29:01 PM
Mario Party 831 Hrs. 55 Min.12 Times
It's nice to see somebody else has Mario Party 8 on their list.

Yeah, I'm surprised more people don't have it on theirs. It's a very fun multiplayer game. Although I haven't gotten any Mario Partys prior to this since the first on the N64, so perhaps the franchise is still fresh to me compared to others.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
I got the new Nintendo Channel just now. Pretty snazzy. I'm not too surprised by my results.

Top 11
1)Animal Crossing 104h 10m 52x
2)Conduit 65h 50m 19x
3)Fire Emblem 62h 51m 21x
4)Okami 56h 49m 13x
5)Brawl 55h 11m 39x
6)Harvest Moon (SNES) 48h 4m 23x
7)Guitar Hero WT 44h 32m 27x
8)The Godfather 43h 56m 13x
9)Mario Kart Wii 43h 18m 32x
10)Guitar Hero 3 38h 13m 32x
11)Rock Band 2 34h 12m 34x

Bottom 10
69)Wii Speak Channel 3m 1x
68)Super Empire Strikes Back 7m 1x
67)NyxQuest 9m 1x
66)Everybody Votes Channel 11m 4x
65)SMB: Lost Levels 15m 6x
64)Check Mii Out Channel 19m 2x
63)Forecast Channel 19m 17x
62)DKC3 20m 2x
61)Endless Ocean 24m 1x
60)Sin & Punnishment 25m 5x

I think a lot of VC games will start to move up the list now that I have a classic controller since games like S&P and DCK3 are virtually unplayable with the Gamecube controller.

Seeing AC up at the top of the list makes me want to play it more.

Quote from: Arbok on October 26, 2009, 07:45:54 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 25, 2009, 05:33:21 PM
Quote from: Arbok on October 22, 2009, 08:29:01 PM
Mario Party 831 Hrs. 55 Min.12 Times
It's nice to see somebody else has Mario Party 8 on their list.

Yeah, I'm surprised more people don't have it on theirs. It's a very fun multiplayer game. Although I haven't gotten any Mario Partys prior to this since the first on the N64, so perhaps the franchise is still fresh to me compared to others.

I got Dokapon Kingdom and that has replaced the Mario Party series for me. That was pretty high up the list as well. It was in my top 20 I think.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 09, 2009, 07:36:34 PM
I've basically given my Wii to my mom, but if I were to go over there and look at the time, I'm sure it would look like this:

Wii Sports - 600hrs
WiiFit - 300hrs
Grand Slam Tennis - 120hrs
Wii Sports Resort - 55hrs
SMG - 20hrs
TLoZ:TP - 15
Z&W - 13
HotD:O - 6hrs
.....
.....
.....
Wii Channel Screen (Home Screen)- 5hrs
Game Channel Screen (Start Game Screen) - 1hr 15min
MadWorld - 1hr
Controller set-up/reconnect screen - 52min

Damn I was kinda far off at the top, but not that far off on the bottom.
I finally went back to my moms house (where my Wii is) and checked the play times.


Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Wii Play1970 Hrs. 55 Min.595 Times
#2Wii Sports770 Hrs. 35 Min.308 Times
#3Wii Fit467 Hrs. 28 Min.176 Times
#4EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis442 Hrs. 13 Min.125 Times
#5Wii Sports Resort266 Hrs. 14 Min.73 Times
#6TLoZ: TP74 Hrs. 20 Min.19 Times
#7Super Mario Galaxy67 Hrs. 32 Min.13 Times
#8Equilibrio [WiiWare]64 Hrs. 35 Min.65 Times
#9Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn56 Hrs. 43 Min.8 Times
#10Tiger Woods PGA Tour 1048 Hrs. 14 Min.20 Times
#35 Last PlaceSin & Punishment0 Hrs. 13 Min.4 Times

I really need to play Mario RPG sometime....
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Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: Arbok on October 26, 2009, 07:45:54 PM
Although I haven't gotten any Mario Partys prior to this since the first on the N64, so perhaps the franchise is still fresh to me compared to others.
I don't know if that would hold true or not. I own all eight games and Mario Party 8 is the best yet, and I still want more.

Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 PM
#1Wii Play1970 Hrs. 55 Min.595 Times
Wow, that is pretty crazy. I can't believe somebody could get almost 2,000 hours out of Wii Play, that's just mind-boggling.

Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
1)Animal Crossing 104h 10m 52x
What kind of man are you? :P

Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
61)Endless Ocean 24m 1x
Fail.

Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
I got Dokapon Kingdom and that has replaced the Mario Party series for me.
Double fail.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 10:28:19 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 PM
#1Wii Play1970 Hrs. 55 Min.595 Times
Wow, that is pretty crazy. I can't believe somebody could get almost 2,000 hours out of Wii Play, that's just mind-boggling.

You thought I was kidding when I said my mom loved that game?
I set the record in Shooting gallery (~751 or something like that), and she spent the next 2 years trying to beat it. She would have gotten more out of Wii Fit too if we didn't push the boundaries on that game pretty quickly. I wish there was a way to reset teh scoreboard on the game without erasing your personal high score.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 26, 2009, 10:54:10 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 10:28:19 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 PM
#1Wii Play1970 Hrs. 55 Min.595 Times
Wow, that is pretty crazy. I can't believe somebody could get almost 2,000 hours out of Wii Play, that's just mind-boggling.

You thought I was kidding when I said my mom loved that game?
No, but 2,000 hours is pretty crazy. I love Mario Kart Wii and I haven't logged in half of that. Even with my favourite game (Super Smash Brothers Melee) I now have just over 2,000 hours and it's eight years later.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 11:06:26 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 PM
#35 Last PlaceSin & Punishment0 Hrs. 13 Min.4 Times

Yeah, I tried to play it with the GC controller and I couldn't stand it. Is that why you didn't play it much too?

Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
1)Animal Crossing 104h 10m 52x
What kind of man are you? :P

 ??? Half of that play time was with you  :P

Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
61)Endless Ocean 24m 1x
Fail.

I was my little sister's game and I tried it once for fun. I then ran out of room on my Wii and deleted the save to fit more stuff on there. It's not like I hated it or anything.  :P

Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
I got Dokapon Kingdom and that has replaced the Mario Party series for me.
Double fail.

It's not like I hate MP. I still enjoy the games when I play them, but I prefer Dokapon to MP when given a choice. Dokapon is what I play with my gamer/D&D/nerd friends and MP is what I play with family and more non-traditional players.

The most shocking thing for me on my stats was that I have played 69 different games on my Wii. I guess all of those WW/VC games added up.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on October 26, 2009, 11:12:58 PM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 11:06:26 PM
Quote from: Mop_it_up on October 26, 2009, 10:06:59 PM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
1)Animal Crossing 104h 10m 52x
What kind of man are you? :P
??? Half of that play time was with you  :P
What does your girlfriend think of that? :P

Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 11:06:26 PM
It's not like I hate MP. I still enjoy the games when I play them, but I prefer Dokapon to MP when given a choice. Dokapon is what I play with my gamer/D&D/nerd friends and MP is what I play with family and more non-traditional players.
We need a Mario Party 9 with online so that I can play it with you. Sometimes you need to have the right people to show you that Mario Party is still the best party game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 11:20:22 PM
If MP9 does have online, I will get it. If it doesn't then I will just buy it for my sister and play it with her.

I only buy about one MP game per generation. I got the first one on N64, the 4th one on GC and am holding out for an online one on Wii.

The DS one was pretty fun, I like to play that with my sister since she has it and it supports single-card multiplayer. I'm wondering why they haven't made a second DS MP. Maybe for DSi specifically?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on October 30, 2009, 02:43:27 AM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 11:06:26 PM
Quote from: BlackNMild2k1 on October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 PM
#35 Last PlaceSin & Punishment0 Hrs. 13 Min.4 Times

Yeah, I tried to play it with the GC controller and I couldn't stand it. Is that why you didn't play it much too?

Sorry for the late reply,but I couldn't find my GC controllers. I just wasn't feeling the game. I wasn't really into gaming at the moment as I was busy with other stuff, but it didn't hold my attention during the few brief play sessions that I had with it.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on October 30, 2009, 03:20:09 AM
I'll report how it fares for me with the classic controller. I'm hoping the CC will make it more enjoyable for me.

How I wish the CC Pro was coming out here.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: BeautifulShy on October 30, 2009, 12:16:35 PM
Have you tried the C control scheme. That is what I use and it works for me with the GC controller.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on October 30, 2009, 06:37:32 PM
I'll give it a try if the CC doesn't solve my issues with the game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on November 18, 2009, 01:40:30 AM
I noticed a few things recently so I thought I'd post them here:

1. If you play the same game more than once during one day, it will likely be recorded as just 1 time played.
2. Any play time accumulated when the Wii is not set to the correct date and time will not be added to the total.
3. The WiiWare demos are not recorded by the channel.
4. The Mario Kart Channel time is combined with the game itself.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on November 18, 2009, 12:31:31 PM
I'm not kidding when I say that is fascinating.

Also, you have too much time on your hands.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on November 18, 2009, 10:58:50 PM
I can't really argue with you on that one.

Number 1 I just happened to notice with New Super Mario Brothers Wii. It said that I had played it two times, but I had actually played five. However, it was three on one day and two on the next day. The total time still added up correctly.

Number 2 I noticed when I set my clock back to play Animal Crossing without missing a day. Thinking back, I believe I did this some back when games like Little King's Story and Excite Truck weren't always getting added to the time.

Number 3 I was curious about after playing a couple of demos, because I didn't think they'd show up in the Today's Accomplishments letter. They are there as "[game title] demo" but don't appear in the Nintendo Channel as anything. I guess it is possible the time might be combined with the full game if you bought it, but I can't test that.

Number 4 I've always known but forgot to post it sooner.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on June 27, 2010, 08:29:45 PM
Quote from: Stratos on October 26, 2009, 07:54:31 PM
I got the new Nintendo Channel just now. Pretty snazzy. I'm not too surprised by my results.

Top 11
1)Animal Crossing 104h 10m 52x
2)Conduit 65h 50m 19x
3)Fire Emblem 62h 51m 21x
4)Okami 56h 49m 13x
5)Brawl 55h 11m 39x
6)Harvest Moon (SNES) 48h 4m 23x
7)Guitar Hero WT 44h 32m 27x
8)The Godfather 43h 56m 13x
9)Mario Kart Wii 43h 18m 32x
10)Guitar Hero 3 38h 13m 32x
11)Rock Band 2 34h 12m 34x

Bottom 10
69)Wii Speak Channel 3m 1x
68)Super Empire Strikes Back 7m 1x
67)NyxQuest 9m 1x
66)Everybody Votes Channel 11m 4x
65)SMB: Lost Levels 15m 6x
64)Check Mii Out Channel 19m 2x
63)Forecast Channel 19m 17x
62)DKC3 20m 2x
61)Endless Ocean 24m 1x
60)Sin & Punnishment 25m 5x

Not sure why I made it a top 11 instead of 10 but I guess I'll roll with it.

 1)MH Tri 162h 38m 42t
 2)AC CF 158h 58m 78t
 3)Conduit 71h 16m 24t
 4)Fire Emblem 62h 51m 21t
 5)Okami 56h 49m 13t
 6)Brawl 56h 15m 41t
 7)GH: World Tour 49h 16m 31t
 8)Harvest Moon (SNES) 48h 4m 23t
 9)Mario Kart Wii 44h 32m 37t
10)Godfather 44h 11m 14t
11)GH3 38h 13m 32t


92) Everybody Votes 11m 4t
93) NyxQuest 10m 2t
94) FFCC MLaaDL 9m 1t
95) Empire Strikes Back 7m 1t
96)WiiSpeak Channel 3m 1t

Some of these games on the bottom I know I played more of. I blame the Harvest Moon VC being up there because my sister and I have both been addicted to it in the past. And when we were all living together last year she claimed it was 'maternity/nesting instincts' that drove her to play it since she was preggers at the time.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Chozo Ghost on June 28, 2010, 05:15:23 AM
Rune Factory Frontier is undeniably the game I've spent the most time on, which is over 150 hours last time I checked. I haven't played it in months and haven't beat it... I just got bored of the endless daily chores in it...
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on June 28, 2010, 07:01:20 PM
You can "beat" Rune Factory Frontier? I thought the game was endless.

Quote from: Stratos on June 27, 2010, 08:29:45 PM
1)MH Tri 162h 38m 42t
 2)AC CF 158h 58m 78t
In two short months, you've already played Monster Hunter Tri more than Animal Crossing, which you've had for over a year? Now that's just sad. Even worse, I'm pretty sure my own records are the same by now, I'll have to check them. Although, to be fair, I've played Animal Crossing a lot when my Wii clock wasn't set correctly, and this means that play time wasn't recorded. So there's no way to tell how long I've actually played it.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on June 29, 2010, 04:16:31 AM
Quote from: Mop it up on June 28, 2010, 07:01:20 PM
You can "beat" Rune Factory Frontier? I thought the game was endless.

Quote from: Stratos on June 27, 2010, 08:29:45 PM
1)MH Tri 162h 38m 42t
 2)AC CF 158h 58m 78t
In two short months, you've already played Monster Hunter Tri more than Animal Crossing, which you've had for over a year? Now that's just sad. Even worse, I'm pretty sure my own records are the same by now, I'll have to check them. Although, to be fair, I've played Animal Crossing a lot when my Wii clock wasn't set correctly, and this means that play time wasn't recorded. So there's no way to tell how long I've actually played it.

Remember when I was time warping as well and screwed up both my Wii and AC clocks? It was like my town was in a time-warp. Kinda like Groundhogs Day, Sliders, Butterfly Effect and those DuckTales time machine episodes all rolled into a collective cacophany of chaos. I even lost track of the time and date it was in real life at one point because of the mess. (not really but it did cause me to not go to sleep properly, plus it sounder cooler to say it that way ;) )

I'm sure that my AC time has been stunted as well due to it. I think some other games I played at the time were also thrown off because of it.

AC was more of a bit here and a bit there. Look at the number of times/days I played it: 78. Versus Tri which has just under half the times/days AC has. Tri's average play time was 3.86 hours. AC's was only at 2 hours. I think part of it was the non-linear nature of AC as Tri forces you to play in 50-60 minute increments at the least. If I want to play 3 quests that is easily 3+ hours in a single sitting. AC I can hop on and play a bit each day or night.

RFF Is one that could have easily been a big time sink but I think the original sucked most of my HM energy before RFF could come on the scene and also the difficulty of dividing up time between too many games. I'm sure I will go back to it and sink plenty of time into it.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 04, 2010, 12:54:41 PM
Here's my top 10.

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn105 Hrs. 45 Min.38 Times
#2Super Smash Bros. Brawl74 Hrs. 58 Min.33 Times
#3Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess66 Hrs. 47 Min.33 Times
#4Wii Sports61 Hrs. 20 Min.67 Times
#5Metroid Prime 3: Corruption58 Hrs. 56 Min.22 Times
#6Okami58 Hrs. 46 Min.30 Times
#7Monster Hunter Tri37 Hrs. 56 Min.15 Times
#8Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock35 Hrs. 20 Min.30 Times
#9Mario Kart Wii34 Hrs. 2 Min.33 Times
#10Super Mario Galaxy32 Hrs. 12 Min.19 Times
.....
LastNPC: Donkey Kong Jungle Beat0 Hrs. 32 Min.1 Times

And now my top 5 VC games.

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Donkey Kong Country12 Hrs. 21 Min.11 Times
#2Super Castlevania IV11 Hrs. 34 Min.4 Times
#3Paper Mario8 Hrs. 18 Min.4 Times
#4Super Mario World6 Hrs. 32 Min.11 Times
#5Sim City5 Hrs. 58 Min.6 Times

Oh, how I long for another console Fire Emblem.  I really hope Intelligent Systems is working on another one for Nintendo's next console. I'm also really surprised I logged that many hours into Mario Kart Wii.  I just don't play it that often... and I didn't think that the times I did play it with friends over, that it wasn't for that long either.  Oh well.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 04, 2010, 09:24:34 PM
Ooohh. VC ranked list. That's a good idea. I'ma do a WiiWare one as well.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on July 05, 2010, 02:48:52 PM
Quote from: Stratos on July 04, 2010, 09:24:34 PM
Ooohh. VC ranked list. That's a good idea.

Good idea?  I did it in the very first post!
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Kytim89 on July 05, 2010, 03:13:45 PM
I have logged in about thirty hours for Monster Hunter 3.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 05, 2010, 03:30:02 PM
Have you even played online, Kytim? I don't think you have joined us for hunts yet.

Quote from: vudu on July 05, 2010, 02:48:52 PM
Quote from: Stratos on July 04, 2010, 09:24:34 PM
Ooohh. VC ranked list. That's a good idea.

Good idea?  I did it in the very first post!

Ah, so you did. It was so long ago I forgot I suppose.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 05, 2010, 03:45:57 PM
Yeah this is terribly inaccurate, it says I played De Blob only 3 times, but did it over 36 hours >.> (A game which I don't like)  This seems to be common to many of my top games.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 05, 2010, 03:53:27 PM
Interesting. I haven't really heard of people having more play time than they should; most people have less than what they actually played. Are you certain that you didn't accidentally leave the game on unattended?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 08, 2010, 07:27:25 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on July 05, 2010, 03:53:27 PM
Interesting. I haven't really heard of people having more play time than they should; most people have less than what they actually played. Are you certain that you didn't accidentally leave the game on unattended?

It seems to be a reoccurring theme with all my stats. 
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 11, 2010, 02:14:49 PM

Looked at my list for the first time in a long while. Here's my 10 most played games, apparently:


1. Super Smash Bros. Brawl -- 228 hours 31 mins -- 99 times
2. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess -- 120 hours 18 mins -- 48 times
3. Mario Kart Wii -- 98 hours 43 mins -- 59 times
4. Super Mario Galaxy -- 88 hours 42 mins -- 50 times
5. Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City -- 78 hours 38 mins -- 28 times
6. Okami -- 50 hours 57 mins -- 13 times
7. Wario Land: The Shake Dimension -- 49 hours 38 mins -- 22 times
8. Swords & Soldiers -- 46 hours 12 mins -- 28 times
9. Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros' Treasure -- 43 hours 15 mins -- 28 times
10. Sam and Max: Season One -- 37 hours 38 mins -- 18 times


Results are mostly what I expected, although there are a couple that are higher than my estimates. In fact, games 7-10 all have more hours invested than I would have thought. I've heard many people comment on how inaccurate the Nintendo Channel can be, but while I can think of circumstances that might prevent it from logging time, I can't see how it could log too much time. Perhaps I really did spend all those hours on these games without realising how the time was flying by.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: DAaaMan64 on July 11, 2010, 02:26:20 PM
46 hours of Swords & Soldiers!? What did you do in the game?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 11, 2010, 03:15:47 PM
Quote from: DAaaMan64 on July 11, 2010, 02:26:20 PM
46 hours of Swords & Soldiers!? What did you do in the game?

Completed 100%, plus a fair bit of multiplayer. In spite of that, I'm not convinced I've played it for that long. Maybe 30 to 35 hours, but 46? Unless someone else played it without me knowing, though I have my doubts about that.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caliban on July 11, 2010, 09:21:25 PM
Quote from: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 11, 2010, 02:14:49 PM
2. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess -- 120 hours 18 mins -- 48 times

Wow.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 12, 2010, 01:27:33 AM
Quote from: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 11, 2010, 02:14:49 PM
Completed 100%, plus a fair bit of multiplayer. In spite of that, I'm not convinced I've played it for that long. Maybe 30 to 35 hours, but 46? Unless someone else played it without me knowing, though I have my doubts about that.
There are also a few games on my list which have more time than I thought. I checked the play history on the Wii Message Board and added it all up, and it was indeed correct. Unless the system itself has a problem with logging the correct amount of time...

Also, that's a lot of time for Zelda: Twilight Princess. My sister and I have both completed the game, and the time is around 60 hours.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 03:03:00 PM
I'll post the full list later, but I just looked at this for the first time on Saturday. I was quite shocked to see My Life as a King was in the 50 hour range, which put it in the top four.

I don't think I had any games hit 60 hours. If I recall (I'll check later) it went something like this:

1. Twilight Princess
2. ToS: Dawn of the New World
3. FF CC: My Life as a King
4. ...
52.  Six Flags Fun Park
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 12, 2010, 03:06:32 PM
None at 60 hours, James? Sheesh...

James Jones ...aka... the Nintendo slacker. :)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 12, 2010, 03:33:02 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on July 12, 2010, 01:27:33 AM
There are also a few games on my list which have more time than I thought. I checked the play history on the Wii Message Board and added it all up, and it was indeed correct. Unless the system itself has a problem with logging the correct amount of time...

Also, that's a lot of time for Zelda: Twilight Princess. My sister and I have both completed the game, and the time is around 60 hours.

Some of that is because the batteries in my Wii Remote ran out in the middle of the Zant boss fight and I had no others at hand, so I left the game on overnight while the batteries charged and then forgot the Wii was still on until the following evening. Mostly, it is the fact that I tend to take my time (sometimes, I'd just ride around Hyrule Field for no reason) and be very thorough with console Zelda games (got all the Heart Pieces, Poe souls, bugs etc. in Twilight Princess).

It would help if all these games had their own self-contained time logs. With Zelda: TP or Okami, I can verify what the Nintendo Channel says. With the majority of others, it's easy to be dubious. For example, I don't believe that I played Wario Land for 49 hours - I'd have guessed about 25 at the most - but I have no way to check.
Ah well, doesn't really matter.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Pale on July 12, 2010, 04:08:35 PM
Just looked at this for the first time in a while. Brawl is by far my #1 at 105 hours. Kart is a distant second at 56. Twilight Princess is next at 44.

The one that amazed me the most is My Life as a King.  Played it 31 times for a total of 30 hours. That's damn impressive for a WiiWare game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM
Or The Nintendo Genius. I burn through games, I don't have time to stop and smell the roses.

Pale, glad to see I'm not the only one with a stupidly large number of hours in My Life is a King...but I think mine is 50 hours...in 18 plays.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 12, 2010, 05:40:37 PM
Would you if the roses were in HD and came with a smell-o-rama adapter that plugged into the Wii Remote? Huh huh? :P

I just added another 3 hours to my Boom Blox time last week.  Friends love that game for some reason..
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 12, 2010, 06:14:40 PM
Quote from: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 12, 2010, 03:33:02 PM
Mostly, it is the fact that I tend to take my time (sometimes, I'd just ride around Hyrule Field for no reason) and be very thorough with console Zelda games (got all the Heart Pieces, Poe souls, bugs etc. in Twilight Princess).
Yeah, there's a lot of side stuff in the game that neither of us bothered with. I remember going for 100% on Ocarina of Time didn't feel very rewarding, so I didn't want to do so for this game.

There is a way you could check if the time is accurate. On the message board, go back to the date of when you first got the game in question. Then, check every "Today's Accomplishments" letters, add up all the time logged for the game, and see if it adds up to the same number.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 12, 2010, 06:41:03 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on July 12, 2010, 06:14:40 PM
There is a way you could check if the time is accurate. On the message board, go back to the date of when you first got the game in question. Then, check every "Today's Accomplishments" letters, add up all the time logged for the game, and see if it adds up to the same number.

But if the Nintendo Channel uses those numbers to track your stats then won't those individual numbers be off as well?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 12, 2010, 09:29:13 PM
Not necessarily. That's one thing I want to find out.

The Nintendo Channel must use more values than simply adding up the play history messages on the message board, as games played when the Wii was not set to the correct date and time won't be logged. For example, my playtime for Excite Truck adds up to around 15 hours according to my messages, but the Nintendo Channel shows it at only 1 hour, 20 minutes. I've no idea if this was intentional or not.

So, if it can skip over time, I wonder if it's possible, through maybe a bug, that it could sometimes count a day's log twice.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 10:56:47 PM
Quote from: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 03:03:00 PM
I'll post the full list later, but I just looked at this for the first time on Saturday. I was quite shocked to see My Life as a King was in the 50 hour range, which put it in the top four.

I don't think I had any games hit 60 hours. If I recall (I'll check later) it went something like this:

1. Twilight Princess
2. ToS: Dawn of the New World
3. FF CC: My Life as a King
4. ...
52.  Six Flags Fun Park

I wasn't even freakin' close!

1. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princes51 Hrs. 14 Min.15 Times
2. Rune Factory: Frontier42 Hrs 22 Min18 Times
3. Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World40 Hrs. 3 Min.11 Times
4. Super Smash Bros. Brawl32 Hrs. 2 Min.18 Times
5. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King30 Hrs. 40 Min.14 Times
6. Bully: Scholarship Edition29 Hrs. 22 Min.13 Times
7. Little King's Story26 Hrs. 22 Min.13 Times
8. Trauma Team25 Hrs. 11 Min.8 Times
9. Super Mario Galaxy 224 Hrs. 55 Min.7 Times
10. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption24 Hrs. 26 Min.8 Times
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 10:59:31 PM
Wow, that comes out to about 2 Hrs. 26 Min. a session.

That can't be healthy...
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caliban on July 12, 2010, 11:44:00 PM
Quote from: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 10:59:31 PM
Wow, that comes out to about 2 Hrs. 26 Min. a session.

That can't be healthy...

It's not that bad. For what number of days did you play the game?

I had 7 days off work, and by the time I came back to work I had finished Mass Effect 2 within 50 hours for maybe a period of 6 days at most. I did the same thing with Twilight Princess.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 13, 2010, 12:49:40 AM
I think I beat Mass Effect in under a week.

Working all but one of the days... I'm going to die.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caliban on July 13, 2010, 01:42:07 AM
lol don't forget to leave with a smile.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 13, 2010, 04:38:48 AM
My Life as a King is also pretty high on mine. It is a very huge time sink. But it really got to feel dissatisfying near the end. I didn't actually beat it because my characters stopped being able to make any progress and I ran out of the ability to build more structures.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 13, 2010, 08:49:21 AM
It means you have to grind them. Where I got into problems is my best three people, all of them forces of nature in their own right, would reject the high level jobs I put out there and would instead take the easy stuff I listed for my green troops.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 13, 2010, 05:59:51 PM
Quote from: Crimm on July 12, 2010, 10:59:31 PM
Wow, that comes out to about 2 Hrs. 26 Min. a session.

That can't be healthy...
The number of times you actually played could be more than what it says, though. The channel seems to have some trouble with keeping that accurate as well.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 13, 2010, 10:46:01 PM
No...those numbers all seem reasonable.

I'm afraid to say...
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 14, 2010, 12:40:30 PM
Quote from: Crimm on July 13, 2010, 10:46:01 PM
No...those numbers all seem reasonable.

I'm afraid to say...

That's nothing to worry about. In fact, I'm surprised you've only got one game above 50 hours; from everything that's been said on RFN, I always had you pegged as someone who played games too much.

Makes me wonder what Jon's play records must look like.  ;)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: NWR_insanolord on July 14, 2010, 12:43:27 PM
Lindy's never actually turned on his Wii.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 14, 2010, 04:23:14 PM
Then who's Wii was he using to play Tri?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 14, 2010, 04:57:44 PM
I play a lot of games. I beat them. I start the next game. I can clear 40 hours in under a week.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 15, 2010, 01:33:45 AM
Previous statement retracted, in that case. Although I question whether burning through games like that is the most fun way to play them, but hey, that's just me.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 15, 2010, 04:29:07 AM
You are also not a game journalist. Imagine how many games they have to go through on a yearly basis for the site. And most of them they need to play through quickly.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 15, 2010, 10:39:37 AM
For site business (although I'm not a review hound by any means) you do play games differently. I wrote a blog post about it in 2008.

I just have the ability to lock in on a game and go.

I am somewhat driven to complete games quickly and move on to the next because of RFN and New Business. Ideally I'll have a new title every week (last week it was Endless Ocean Blue World and some Sin and Punishment, this week it is Megaman ZX), and for me that means marathon sessions and bargain hunts.

I plan on taking full advantage of the rumored buy 2 get 1 free used game sale at GameStop this weekend. Three weeks of content for the price of two.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Ymeegod on July 15, 2010, 11:52:51 AM
Wow, that comes out to about 2 Hrs. 26 Min. a session. "

Actually mine is well above that I bet :0.  RPG's for example consume 70+ hours and I tend to beat them in 4-5 days.  I do take breaks to stretch and eat but I can easily blow an entire afternoon off even most of the night.

Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 15, 2010, 07:24:59 PM
Quote from: Stratos on July 15, 2010, 04:29:07 AM
You are also not a game journalist. Imagine how many games they have to go through on a yearly basis for the site. And most of them they need to play through quickly.
Yeah, that's one reason why I could never be one. I have to be able to take my time to enjoy them.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: noname2200 on July 16, 2010, 01:15:54 PM
I was inspired by this thread to check, and surprised at what I found:

189 hours for Monster Hunter
181 hours for My Life as a King (!)
156 hours for Rune Factory Frontier
149 hour for Brawl

74 hours for Zelda, everything else less.

Yikes.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Pale on July 16, 2010, 02:42:15 PM
No fences, but that is seriously scary.  Tell me you left My Life as a King on for extended periods of time without playing.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 16, 2010, 02:50:33 PM
That number is totally believable for Rune Factory. That game is slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 16, 2010, 04:03:58 PM
Quote from: noname2200 on July 16, 2010, 01:15:54 PM
I was inspired by this thread to check, and surprised at what I found:

189 hours for Monster Hunter
181 hours for My Life as a King (!)
156 hours for Rune Factory Frontier
149 hour for Brawl

74 hours for Zelda, everything else less.

Yikes.

How come I almost never see you online in Tri then?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 16, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
Quote from: Stratos on July 16, 2010, 04:03:58 PM
Quote from: noname2200 on July 16, 2010, 01:15:54 PM
I was inspired by this thread to check, and surprised at what I found:
189 hours for Monster Hunter

How come I almost never see you online in Tri then?
1. He hates us.
2. He plays during times when we don't. Like during the day.
3. He really hates us.
4. He's ashamed because he can't match your manliness.
5. He really, truly, hates us.

Take your pick.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: noname2200 on July 16, 2010, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: Pale on July 16, 2010, 02:42:15 PM
No fences, but that is seriously scary.  Tell me you left My Life as a King on for extended periods of time without playing.

That probably accounts for about four or five hours, but mostly it's just me playing it a ton.  I like management games; Sim City stole hundreds of hours of my life, and Civ IV in particular has seen over a thousand hours of playtime.

Quote from: Crimm on July 16, 2010, 02:50:33 PM
That  number is totally believable for Rune Factory. That game is  slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

Too true: I never even got married in the game, although I beat the main quest.  And whoever thought that having flowers take an entire year of 20-minute days needs to be fired.

Quote from: Stratos on July 16, 2010, 04:03:58 PM

How come I almost never see you online in Tri then?

Bar exam's at the end of this month; I'll be free to play much more after that, although I'll be splitting my time with Dragon Age as well.  But I'll gladly start showing up on Tuesdays again, at the least.

Quote from: Mop it up on July 16, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
1. He hates us.
2. He plays during times when we don't. Like during the day.
3. He really hates us.
4. He's ashamed because he can't match your manliness.
5. He really, truly, hates us.

Take your pick.
 
  Four.  Definitely four.
 

Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 18, 2010, 02:33:17 AM
Well here we go, my top 10:

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Mario Kart Wii 1,063 Hrs. 57 Min.491 Times
#2Monster Hunter Tri435 Hrs. 57 Min.70 Times
#3Animal Crossing City Folk394 Hrs. 19 Min.179 Times
#4Super Smash Brothers Brawl231 Hrs. 16 Min.137 Times
#4 1/2Internet Channel180 Hrs. 32 Min.165 Times
#5Mario Super Sluggers146 Hrs. 56 Min.74 Times
#6Call of Duty: Modern Warfare118 Hrs. 38 Min.40 Times
#7The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess82 Hrs. 34 Min.39 Times
#8The Conduit63 Hrs. 41 Min.24 Times
#9Mario Party 860 Hrs. 35 Min.27 Times
#10Super Mario Galaxy55 Hrs. 24 Min.34 Times

Top 5 WiiWare:

#1ExciteBike: World Rally30 Hrs. 18 Min.21 Times
#2Mega Man 1013 Hrs. 52 Min.6 Times
#3Bomberman Blast11 Hrs. 15 Min.10 Times
#4Blaster Master Overdrive9 Hrs. 55 Min.8 Times
#5Mega Man 95 Hrs. 57 Min.4 Times

I have three VC games, but they don't appear in the list. One of them I haven't ever played, and the other two are not listed in the database.

Here's my old top 10:
Quote from: Mop it up on October 09, 2009, 06:28:55 PM
Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Mario Kart Wii 774 Hrs. 16 Min.369 Times
#2Animal Crossing City Folk302 Hrs. 26 Min.142 Times
#3Super Smash Brothers Brawl230 Hrs. 28 Min.136 Times
#4Internet Channel172 Hrs. 45 Min.154 Times
#5Mario Super Sluggers131 Hrs. 54 Min.61 Times
#6Mario Party 857 Hrs. 39 Min.24 Times
#7Super Paper Mario40 Hrs. 38 Min.20 Times
#8Wii Sports39 Hrs. 35 Min.41 Times
#9Super Mario Galaxy38 Hrs. 12 Min.26 Times
#10Wii Play25 Hrs. 22 Min.26 Times
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 18, 2010, 02:42:28 AM
Holy crapballs.  How does one even play that many hours of Mario Kart Wii.  There's not THAT much depth to the game, seriously.  Wow.

Color me impressed.  VERY impressed.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 18, 2010, 02:47:27 AM
You'd be surprised. Mario Kart Wii is so unpredictable that even today, I see things I never thought could happen.

Though really, it's an online game. The trick is to find a community that's really enjoyable to play with. My time isn't even a quarter of some of the people I've come across.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 18, 2010, 05:20:44 AM
I want to play MK and ExciteBike some more now.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on July 18, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
I think my ExciteBike time is about an hour.  I just couldn't get into the game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 18, 2010, 03:23:26 PM
Quote from: Stratos on July 18, 2010, 05:20:44 AM
I want to play MK and ExciteBike some more now.
I actually don't think I have played Mario Kart Wii since getting Monster Hunter Tri, I wouldn't mind playing it again sometime. Same with Animal Crossing. In fact, looking at my play history made me realize there are quite a few games I'm neglecting. Stupid Monster Hunter.

Quote from: vudu on July 18, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
I think my ExciteBike time is about an hour.  I just couldn't get into the game.
Did you play/enjoy any previous Excite game?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Invincible Donkey Kong on July 18, 2010, 10:22:46 PM
Quote from: Rachtman on July 18, 2010, 02:42:28 AM
Holy crapballs.  How does one even play that many hours of Mario Kart Wii.  There's not THAT much depth to the game, seriously.  Wow.

Color me impressed.  VERY impressed.

Not much depth?  Really?  Maybe if you turn off your brain and not consider item trajectories (both to and from your rivals), item placements (reading your rivals' favorite routes and dropping items in key locations), reading ahead for environmental cues (for example, the tide in Peach Beach or the paths of Wigglers on Maple Treeway), strategically slowing down slightly to position yourself for a draft boost on a rival, etc, etc...

Mario Kart is actually one of the deepest racers ever, and it's the fact players of every level can enjoy it that makes the game so popular and addicting.

And NOA_Reggie still owns the track.  Always looking for new challengers to punt off Reggie Road.  :reggie:
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on July 18, 2010, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on July 18, 2010, 03:23:26 PM
Quote from: vudu on July 18, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
I think my ExciteBike time is about an hour.  I just couldn't get into the game.
Did you play/enjoy any previous Excite game?

Somewhat.  I put maybe 10 hours into ExciteBots.  I enjoyed it well enough but didn't feel the need to play it to completion.  I've only played the NES original for a few minutes at a time.  Never tried the N64 version.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 19, 2010, 10:04:05 AM
Mop_it_up, those are some monumental numbers and then some. I don't know whether to be impressed or very worried. 435 hours on Monster Hunter Tri, a game that's two months young? Yowzers.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 19, 2010, 10:05:32 AM
Quote from: ReggieFA on July 18, 2010, 10:22:46 PM
Quote from: Rachtman on July 18, 2010, 02:42:28 AM
Holy crapballs.  How does one even play that many hours of Mario Kart Wii.  There's not THAT much depth to the game, seriously.  Wow.

Color me impressed.  VERY impressed.
Not much depth?  Really?  Maybe if you turn off your brain and not consider item trajectories (both to and from your rivals), item placements (reading your rivals' favorite routes and dropping items in key locations), reading ahead for environmental cues (for example, the tide in Peach Beach or the paths of Wigglers on Maple Treeway), strategically slowing down slightly to position yourself for a draft boost on a rival, etc, etc...

Mario Kart is actually one of the deepest racers ever, and it's the fact players of every level can enjoy it that makes the game so popular and addicting.

And NOA_Reggie still owns the track.  Always looking for new challengers to punt off Reggie Road.  :reggie:

Hey, don't bring me down with your tirade using your own insecurities, man. :P:

Maybe it's just the people I play the game with.  Race, use a red shell, hope to dodge a forthcoming blue shell out of nowhere, crash, lose a few spots, race back up to get where you were originally, start a new lap, rinse, and repeat.

Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 64 are MUCH better Mario Karts. The Wii game is flawed beyond belief with its horrible item system. I should be in first place and still have the opportunity to obtain a star, lightning bolt, or red shells! But this game is designed to NEVER let you get that.  Ridiculous.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Pale on July 19, 2010, 11:19:44 AM
Mario Kart 64 is flawed beyond belief with its horrible rubber banding.  At least item induced rubber banding is something the player can understand.

Super Mario Kart is the best Mario Kart. :)


If I had to rank Karts, I'd probably go...


Super Mario Kart (Great because it's pure)
Mario Kart Super Circuit (Great because it's closest to the above)
Mario Kart Wii (Bikes are a great addition. Has best multiplayer of all of them)
Mario Kart Double Dash (Just a good game)
Mario Kart DS (Flawed because of snaking)
Mario Kart 64 (Terribly flawed because of rubber-banding)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 19, 2010, 11:25:55 AM
Oh crap. I completely forgot about Super Circuit! I take that back then.  That's my fav Mario Kart. :P
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Deguello on July 19, 2010, 11:44:10 AM
Quote
Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 64 are MUCH better Mario Karts. The Wii game is flawed beyond belief with its horrible item system. I should be in first place and still have the opportunity to obtain a star, lightning bolt, or red shells! But this game is designed to NEVER let you get that.  Ridiculous.

What Mario Karts can you get a lightning bolt or a star in first place?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 19, 2010, 11:48:51 AM
Quote from: Deguello on July 19, 2010, 11:44:10 AM
Quote
Mario Kart DS and Mario Kart 64 are MUCH better Mario Karts. The Wii game is flawed beyond belief with its horrible item system. I should be in first place and still have the opportunity to obtain a star, lightning bolt, or red shells! But this game is designed to NEVER let you get that.  Ridiculous.

What Mario Karts can you get a lightning bolt or a star in first place?

I believe in Super Mario Kart you can get any item you want as long as your button timing is just right as the item spinner goes around.  It's not "rubber-banded" like in Mario Kart Wii.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Deguello on July 19, 2010, 12:00:44 PM
Is that confirmed to be true, or is that conjecture?

In either case, how is that a flaw when comparing Mario Kart Wii vs. Mario Kart DS and 64?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on July 19, 2010, 01:32:30 PM
Quote from: Killer_Man_Jaro on July 19, 2010, 10:04:05 AM
Mop_it_up, those are some monumental numbers and then some. I don't know whether to be impressed or very worried. 435 hours on Monster Hunter Tri, a game that's two months young? Yowzers.

Mop it up started playing on April 26.  That gives her 83 days of play time though yesterday.

435 hours / 24 hours = 18.13 days of play time
18.13 days / 83 days = 21.8% of her life over the past 83 days has been spent playing MH3

Yikes!
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Pale on July 19, 2010, 02:46:03 PM
The average person sleeps for 7 hours a day.  That's 29% of your life.

That means she played for 30% of her awake life. :)

Must be a pretty awesome game and that time sink is part of the reason I avoided it. :)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 19, 2010, 05:18:35 PM
She just doesn't sleep that much. We've played till past dawn her time when she's had work in the morning.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 19, 2010, 06:36:13 PM
Quote from: vudu on July 19, 2010, 01:32:30 PM
Mop it up started playing on April 26.  That gives her 83 days of play time though yesterday.
Actually April 24th, it came earlier than expected. And in my defense, Thatguy tricked me into plaything through the whole game with him, so that he could write an article about it.

And yeah, I've never needed as much sleep as the average person. There have been times when I've slept only on my days off (and boy did I!). I expect this to change when I get older, but for now, I'm young and living it up.

Quote from: Rachtman on July 19, 2010, 10:05:32 AM
I should be in first place and still have the opportunity to obtain a star, lightning bolt, or red shells! But this game is designed to NEVER let you get that.  Ridiculous.
That would make things extremely broken. In fact, Mario Kart 64 let you get those items in second place, and it was ridiculous.  Besides, you shouldn't need those items to keep first, if you have the skill. And I also don't know what you'd need a red shell in first for, there's no one ahead of you to fire it at.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 19, 2010, 10:04:44 PM
In recent games, you can fire red shells backwards. :)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caliban on July 19, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
Mop it up is the clear definition of a dedicated gamer. Wow.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on July 20, 2010, 04:21:40 AM
Quote from: Rachtman on July 19, 2010, 10:04:44 PM
In recent games, you can fire red shells backwards. :)

I'm pretty sure they do not home in on players when fired backwards.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sarail on July 20, 2010, 09:37:28 AM
You are correct, sir. That they do not.  But you can still fire them backwards.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on July 21, 2010, 12:50:22 AM
Quote from: Rachtman on July 20, 2010, 09:37:28 AM
You are correct, sir. That they do not.  But you can still fire them backwards.
Then what's the point? In that instance they are functionally no different than green shells, which you can get in first.

Quote from: Pale on July 19, 2010, 02:46:03 PM
Must be a pretty awesome game and that time sink is part of the reason I avoided it. :)
It actually has a lot of issues. Honestly, the only reason I play it (and bought it) is because of so many other people here, otherwise I wouldn't bother. The community makes the experience. But yeah, if you don't have much time to game, or if you don't like to play online, then the game isn't for you.

Quote from: Caliban on July 19, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
Mop it up is the clear definition of a dedicated gamer. Wow.
I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Caliban on July 21, 2010, 12:33:35 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on July 21, 2010, 12:50:22 AM
Quote from: Caliban on July 19, 2010, 11:22:14 PM
Mop it up is the clear definition of a dedicated gamer. Wow.
I don't know if that's a compliment or an insult.

Compliment.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Crimm on July 21, 2010, 02:55:07 PM
Insulpliment!
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on August 02, 2010, 06:00:24 PM
Out of curiosity, I checked to see if my time in Mario Kart Wii has surpassed my time in Super Smash Brothers Melee or Perfect Dark. These are my two favourite games from their respective systems. It's been a long time since last I played them both, so I wondered if it had. And wow, for SSBMelee, it isn't even close.

Rank   Game TitleLength of Time Played     Number of Times Played
#1Wii Top Ten Combined2,653 Hrs. 26 Min.1,115 Times
#2Super Smash Brothers Melee2,185 Hrs. 38 Min.1,123 Times
#3Mario Kart Wii 1,063 Hrs. 57 Min.491 Times
#4Perfect Dark828 Hrs. 19 Min.N/A
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on August 03, 2010, 04:32:45 AM
I miss those late night sessions of Melee and Perfect Dark back in the day. Things just aren't the same now as a real adult with responsibilities. :P

I'll have to check my times on those games as well.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sundoulos on August 03, 2010, 08:59:39 AM
Quote from: Mop it up on July 21, 2010, 12:50:22 AM
Quote from: Rachtman on July 20, 2010, 09:37:28 AM
You are correct, sir. That they do not.  But you can still fire them backwards.
Then what's the point? In that instance they are functionally no different than green shells, which you can get in first.
I don't know.  I always like the convenience of having the red shell when I happen to be in first.  There have been several occasions in close races where I've hit the brakes in to let someone else pass and draw the fire of an approaching blue shell.  It's even sweeter when I happen to have a red shell, and can send it their way right after they recover. 
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 03, 2010, 01:40:53 PM
That is what I like to do too Sun. I always try and keep a red shell with me in case a CPU opponent gets ahead, and if I see a blue shell fired I will try and slow down so that another player can get ahead of me before the blue shell gets to the front.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 05:58:22 PM
I find that it's a very rare occurrence where hitting the brakes is a good strategy, outside of battles of course. Hitting a player who was just hit by a blue shell is also not a good idea, besides being poor gamesmanship. The person just got unarmed by the blue shell and has no items, meaning that they are not a current threat to you as you pass them. Plus, you're likely to tick off this person, and they'll try to get revenge on you, either in the same race or a subsequent one. Furthermore, by firing the shell you've just thrown away your own protection from an attack by third place. Lastly, if you're going to try holding on to an item with which to get into first place, a mushroom is a much better choice than a red shell.

If you can't get a sizable enough lead over the CPU players that a blue shell won't cost you any positions, you don't want to play any of the people on my friend list...
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sundoulos on August 03, 2010, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 05:58:22 PM
I find that it's a very rare occurrence where hitting the brakes is a good strategy, outside of battles of course. Hitting a player who was just hit by a blue shell is also not a good idea, besides being poor gamesmanship. The person just got unarmed by the blue shell and has no items, meaning that they are not a current threat to you as you pass them.
It is rare, but it can be a good strategy when the shell is obviously coming for you anyway and you're near the goal.  Even if the shell doesn't lock onto anyone else, the group around you can potentially be caught in the blast.  It's worked before. 

As far as the red shell thing, goes, that's also typically done when there's little inherent advantage in keeping it...especially if I want to use another item that's waiting in the wings.   

I'm not sure that I'd qualify hitting them with a red shell when they're already stopped qualifies as poor gamesmanship.  After all, you're playing a game where  people traditionally whack each other with every weapon possible, trip each other up with banana peels, hit players to pass off a lightning bolt, knock each other into lava pits, or otherwise try to impede each other's progress.  Since I tend to play as Koopa or Toad, I routinely get rammed by the heavier players if I happen to slip up.   My temper might occasionally flare up, but I just accept it as part of the game.

It depends upon whom you're playing with, I suppose; one friend of mine and I have tended to play as viciously as possible with one another ever since the Mario Kart 64.  I loved the things that you could do with the lightning bolt in that game.




 
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 07:00:56 PM
That would be the only time where braking can be beneficial. Though be careful not to break too hard or people might pass you. It's probably better to just let off the gas.

I know that it's a game involving lots of battering, but that doesn't mean there isn't still some honour in it. In my circle, people consider anything which doesn't help you pass a player to be poor sportsmanship. Hitting someone after getting blue shelled, starred, knocked off a cliff, etc. falls into this category; it doesn't help you at all, it just hurts them. You can pass them without them being a threat (and strategy-wise it's a good idea more often than not to save your items for someone who actually is a threat). It's a similar concept to launching your items backwards at the finish line; your own position is already secured, so there's no more reason to attack those behind you.

I know how Mario Kart goes though, and I'm not saying I ever expect courtesy or complain if I don't see it. But even in Mario Kart, there can be good sportsmanship.

Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Sundoulos on August 03, 2010, 09:37:39 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 07:00:56 PM
I know that it's a game involving lots of battering, but that doesn't mean there isn't still some honour in it. In my circle, people consider anything which doesn't help you pass a player to be poor sportsmanship. Hitting someone after getting blue shelled, starred, knocked off a cliff, etc. falls into this category; it doesn't help you at all, it just hurts them. You can pass them without them being a threat (and strategy-wise it's a good idea more often than not to save your items for someone who actually is a threat). It's a similar concept to launching your items backwards at the finish line; your own position is already secured, so there's no more reason to attack those behind you.
...except when you're playing by points, coins, or whatever.  So, if you're trying to win first overall, it does technically make sense to try to keep some of your opponents with higher overall scores from placing in higher ranks.   

I understand that different groups have different rules of engagement, though.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 09:58:24 PM
True, if you're playing local multiplayer I can see why you'd want to do that. Online, it isn't a GP, each race just has an individual outcome so there's no benefit. These aren't rules though, no one is asked to follow them, it's a show of sportsmanship, so it can apply to online and offline game.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: TJ Spyke on August 03, 2010, 10:11:52 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 07:00:56 PM
It's a similar concept to launching your items backwards at the finish line; your own position is already secured, so there's no more reason to attack those behind you.

This is so much fun to do though. Once I get to the finish line I will throw back any item I still have (although it will rarely ever hit since you would have to be stupid to get hit by a random item thrown back like that).
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on August 03, 2010, 10:16:18 PM
If you're in a wheelie then it can be difficult to jump out of it and clear a shell or other item. Plus, online, there could be some lag that delays the firing of the shell, causing it to appear in your face.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on August 04, 2010, 08:36:37 PM
It makes perfect sense to hit someone with a red shell right after they get hit by a blue shell. It stops them yet again and gives you a chance to catch up to them and pass them. It is especially critical if they are inches away from the finish line. That extra delay could mean victory for you.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on August 04, 2010, 11:16:57 PM
In that instance, it's a necessary act to pass them, which is a different story.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on August 05, 2010, 12:15:30 AM
I see what you are saying now. Just hitting them for fun as you rush by.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: vudu on August 05, 2010, 02:14:25 PM
Quote from: Stratos on August 05, 2010, 12:15:30 AM
I see what you are saying now. Just hitting them for fun as you rush by.

That's exactly what I do!  The keyword is FUN.  Hitting someone when they're down is just about the best fun you can have in a multiplayer game (especially local).

It's the same reason I used to drop proximity mines by spawn points in GoldenEye.  ;D
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: ThomasO on March 23, 2011, 08:33:23 PM
Felt like updating my list from over a year ago, but now with my top 15 games...


1. Mario Kart Wii                                       669 Hrs, 28 Min      387 Times
2. Super Paper Mario                                 178 Hrs, 37 Min      110 Times
3. Super Mario Galaxy                               178 Hrs, 36 Min      150 Times
4. Super Smash Bros Brawl                       166 Hrs, 21 Min       89 Times
5. Wii Sports                                             151 Hrs, 29 Min      181 Times
6. Animal Crossing: City Folk                     136 Hrs, 33 Min      102 Times
7. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess   112 Hrs, 47 Min       47 Times
8. Wii Fit                                                   100 Hrs, 0 Min        126 Times
9. Wii Music                                                97 Hrs, 8 Min        96 Times
10. Super Mario Galaxy 2                           96 Hrs, 53 Min       70 Times
11. Wii Fit Plus                                          90 Hrs, 34 Min        74 Times
12. WarioWare: Smooth Moves                 78 Hrs, 42 Min         105 Times
13. Wii Sports Resort                                55 Hrs, 29 Min         44 Times
14. Wii Party                                            52 Hrs, 24 Min          38 Times
15. New Super Mario Bros. Wii                  52 Hrs, 15 Min          32 Times


Netflix Instant is not included on the list.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Oblivion on March 23, 2011, 08:46:26 PM
Quote from: ThomasO on March 23, 2011, 08:33:23 PM
Felt like updating my list from over a year ago, but now with my top 15 games...


1. Mario Kart Wii                                       669 Hrs, 28 Min      387 Times

I have about this amount played, but with my copy of Brawl instead.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on March 24, 2011, 01:19:17 AM
Now I'm curious about my list. Wondering if Blops might have beaten MW yet.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: noname2200 on March 24, 2011, 01:58:28 PM
I like how they're all first-party games. :D
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on March 27, 2011, 07:02:20 PM
I'm still amazed that anyone could play Super Paper Mario for so long. What kinds of things keep you coming back? Do you try for low-level runs or no item runs or solo character runs or something?
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Kytim89 on March 28, 2011, 01:15:19 AM
Monster Hunter 3 
 
258 Hrs and 31 Min
 
Super Mario Galaxy
 
35 Hrs and 16 Min
 
Super Mario RPG
 
23 Hrs and 12 Min
 
Other M
 
21 Hrs and 8 Mins
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: ThomasO on March 28, 2011, 12:54:27 PM
Quote from: Mop it up on March 27, 2011, 07:02:20 PM
I'm still amazed that anyone could play Super Paper Mario for so long. What kinds of things keep you coming back? Do you try for low-level runs or no item runs or solo character runs or something?
Nah. I just love the game.  ;D
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Stratos on March 28, 2011, 06:48:15 PM
Game-Hours-Minutes-Times
1) Monster Hunter Tri 253-12-72
2) Netflix 245-42-62
3) Animal Crossing 168-7-83
4) Modern Warfare 79-55-40
5) Conduit 71-16-24
6) Fire Emblem 62-51-21
7) Black Ops 61-38-26
8) Okami 56-49-13
9) Brawl 56-15-41
10) Guitar Hero World Tour 49-16-31
11) Harvest Moon (SNES) 48-4-23
12) Mario Kart Wii 44-33-38
13) Godfather 44-11-14
14) Guitar Hero 3 38-13-32
15) Rock Band 2 38-4-40
16) Super Mario RPG (SNES) 29-15-9

I am utterly shocked at my Netflix times. A little embarrassed too. Then again, considering watching Bones, Dexter and other shows is what my gf and I primarily do together it's a little understandable but still. Makes me better appreciate that she decided to make TV the thing she gave up for Lent (and conned me into doing it too...)

Other than Netflix, Black Ops is the only other game to have come up the charts in a while. Probably because it is one of the only games I've played recently on the Wii. Everything else is pretty stagnant. I'm trying to play through a lot of my older games that I've never beaten or have not even touched yet but I question of any of them will rival this list.

It will be interesting to compare these play times to the ones that the 3DS records. I might make a list of my top VC and WiiWare games later.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on April 17, 2011, 10:20:24 PM
I think it's been almost a year since I updated mine, so here goes. I feel like listing all games above 50 hours since it's a nice number.

#1 - Mario Kart Wii - 1,141 Hrs. 43 Min. - 525 Times
#2 - Monster Hunter Tri - 651 Hrs. 18 Min. - 142 Times
#3 - Animal Crossing City Folk - 404 Hrs. 5 Min. - 181 Times
#4 - Super Smash Brothers Brawl - 233 Hrs. 12 Min. - 139 Times
#5 - Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time - 216 Hrs. 36 Min. - 52 Times
#5 1/2 - Internet Channel - 180 Hrs. 32 Min. - 165 Times
#6 - Mario Super Sluggers - 153 Hrs. 23 Min. - 79 Times
#7 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare - 150 Hrs. 54 Min. - 53 Times
#8 - Call of Duty: Black Ops - 127 Hrs. 29 Min. - 38 Times
#9 - Rune factory Frontier - 105 Hrs. 52 Min. - 37 Times
#10 - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - 82 Hrs. 34 Min. - 39 Times
#11 - The Conduit - 77 Hrs. 2 Min. - 29 Times
#12 - Mario Party 8 - 72 Hrs. 4 Min. - 33 Times
#13 - Little King's Story - 70 Hrs. 58 Min. - 19 Times
#14 - New Super Mario Brothers Wii - 66 Hrs. 34 Min. - 36 Times
#15 - Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon - 61 Hrs. 35 Min. 14 Times
#16 - Super Paper Mario - 60 Hrs. 16 Min. - 28 Times
#17 - Super Mario Galaxy - 56 Hrs. 50 Min. - 35 Times
#18 - ExciteBots: Trick Racing - 53 Hrs. 19 Min. - 33 Times
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Ayer99 on April 17, 2011, 11:30:50 PM
1.Mario Kart (I play this with my dad and brother all the time)
2.Brawl (tons of trophies, characters, and stickers)
3.Twilight Princess (what can I say? It's Zelda)
4.Okami (What can I say? It is pretty much Zelda)
5.Super Mario Galaxy (I think it is one of the top 3 games of all time, better than 2)
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Killer_Man_Jaro on April 18, 2011, 03:14:15 AM
Quote from: Mop it up on April 17, 2011, 10:20:24 PM
[Alarming hour counts]

Am I allowed to say "Mop it up, that's simply too much"?
No, I guess not. It certainly seems that you have taken to some of these online games, with both Call of Duty titles above 100. Those are scary numbers though - how do you even have the time?
I assume some of these are due to repeat playthroughs. I finished Little King's Story in 25 hours, but that was just once, and I didn't find many of the hidden paintings.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Mop it up on April 18, 2011, 07:51:27 PM
Well, that is over a few years you know... Still, I have a type of insomnia, so I usually get only a couple hours of sleep each night. There isn't much to do in the middle of the night, so I play games. I'm not a television fan, and pretty much every show on that late is garbage anyhow.

There are certainly people on this forum who game more than I do, though. Broodwars comes to mind, and the RFN crew seem to get around too.
Title: Re: What are your most-played Wii games?
Post by: Ceric on April 19, 2011, 09:26:47 AM
I don't know how they get it all in.  I'm having a hard enough time getting through all the courses in Excitebot and it honestly doesn't take long to get to gold.