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Andrew Rich (36 KP) rated Nintendo Wii in Tech

Jun 20, 2019  
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo Wii
Games Consoles > Games Consoles
9
7.9 (26 Ratings)
Tech Rating
Homebrew options including emulation (4 more)
Back compatibility
Good 3rd party hardware support
Intuitive user interface
Huge enthusiast base for support
No true HD output (1 more)
Fully deprecated by Nintendo as of January 2019
Better with age
Almost 13 years ago, Nintendo gave us the Wii, and if the enthusiast community is any measure, the Wii is still going strong. Even at its release, it wasn't the most powerful console - it wouldn't even do HD - and never had the game selection of the PS3 or XBox360, but it managed to chug along.

The motion controls are either fantastic - as in Wii Sports, Mario Kart and Skyward Sword, or just felt gimmicky, and even terrible - as in Mario Party 9, Ninjabread Man, and Chicken Shoot, and some didn't even use them, like my personal favorite @Muramasa: The Demon Blade. But the fact remains that it was, and is, still a good system.

These days, the original release games either look incredibly dated, or were designed around the system's limitations, and still manage to look good, but we're not seeing anymore new releases (except, of course, for Just Dance 2020. Thanks UbiSoft! ) so why is the Wii still good?

Well, between being back compatible to the GameCube, the Wii is also an absolute beast when it comes to emulating classic systems, from the Atari 2600 up to the original PlayStation. Add the Wii Classic Controller or Classic Controller Pro, and you've got a one-stop shop for every Nintendo Console - including handhelds - from the NES up to the Wii, as well as systems from Atari, Coleco, NEC, Sega, and Sony. It turns out the Wii is a great option for those of us who want to play the old classics, but aren't collectors; and might want games not on the NES, SNES, or PS classic mini consoles.

All this time later, that little box of tricks is still proving its use!
  
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
2017 | Action/Adventure, Role-Playing, Strategy
Nintendo Switch owners will likely be thrilled with the amazing new title for the system which for me has been the best reason for owning the system.

Mario vs. Rabbids: Kingdom Battle blends the iconic Nintendo characters with the Ubisoft Rabbids in a new turn based adventure that fans will love.

Mario, Yoshi, Luigi, and others blend with the mischievous Rabbids after a hysterical accident combines the two franchises.

Using a guide, players will move across a map, collecting coins as they go which can be used to upgrade your gear at various times.

When players enter certain arenas, the game becomes a turn based tactical combat game. Think X-Com but more family friendly and you begin to understand the fun and challenges that await them.

A typical round involves players moving to a point on the field, taking cover, and firing an attack shot at an enemy. Players may also opt to use a defensive skill when available or charge in for a close-quarters attack.

Should players complete the round with at least one of their three players still standing, they can move onto a new area and fight a new set of challenges.

I was doing very well until the first Mid-Boss who along with his minions presented a large challenge. The game gave me the option to play in an easier mode, but that did not seem to matter much as the enemies used travel tubes, exploding boxes, and other tactics to dominate.

Being able to upgrade your weapons is a big help as often the extra amount of damage you can deal an enemy is the key to winning a battle or failing miserably.

The game offers a co-op mode for players looking to play with another player and it is an easy game to play, but one that is very difficult to master.

The Game did very well at E3 when it was announced and won several awards which are well-deserved as after several days of playing the game, I am not bored with it at all and still keep coming back to it again and again.

This is a big deal for me as I often become bored with Nintendo games after a few days as I often find the dated graphics and gameplay difficult to hold my attention for long compared to other options that are out there. This time, I found a game that I love and enjoy the challenge and whimsical blend of styles which makes this one the first real reason to own a Nintendo Switch as I have found it far more enjoyable than any other title currently available for the system, Zelda included.

http://sknr.net/2017/08/28/mario-vs-rabbids-kingdom-battle/
  
Aero Fighters
Aero Fighters
Action/Adventure
Unique Planes & Character Design (2 more)
Detailed Enemies & Environments
Perfect Degree of Difficulty
Good Luck Buying a Real Copy for Less Than $300 These Days (0 more)
Classic Vertical Scrolling Shooter
Aero Fighters is the best vertical scrolling shooter on SNES. It is a port of the arcade game of the same name (although it's called Sonic Wings outside of North America). It's just too bad that not very many of the North American cartridges were produced, because now they sell upwards of $300. *Sighs* Someday, Aero Fighters, someday... If you're into playing classics through emulators though, this is the first SNES game I recommend that isn't a Nintendo property.
  
Super Mario Party
Super Mario Party
2018 | Action/Adventure, Music & Party, Platform
I *love* this game. I got it for my husband after we played with his siblings. We were laughing at the mini-games and how much we sucked (or didn't). (0 more)
The computers can be a evil or completely stupid, but that's why you should just bring more friends to play with you! (0 more)
Best. Game. Ever.
This game is so much fun. The maps are well animated in a classic Nintendo style. The mini-games are very fun and go between somewhat difficult and super easy, but the outcome never seems to be the same for one player. I just wish more people could play than just the four.
  
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
2020 | Platform
Idle game. I don't hate games that just end, and then you restart to play all over again, but games that just play on and on are so cool. Especially with Nintendo where they update every month or so with new features and characters. I've always loved Animal Crossing but the graphics are so much better and we still have all the loveable characters. #iloveraymond. It can get a bit boring doing the same thing over and over, but its worth getting the Nintento pass to visit other towns and now with the dream update, you can steal ideas from people and change your island to your own style!
  
Super Mario 64
Super Mario 64
Action/Adventure
Mario in 3D! (3 more)
Detailed and Memorable Worlds
Challenging and Rewarding Gameplay
Secrets Galore!
That Stupid Eel. You Know the One... (0 more)
The Greatest 3D Platformer of All Time
Super Mario 64 was a revelation in its time. I was so blown away as a kid by how massive in scope the game was, how much there was to do and see. Sure, games today have gotten bigger and prettier, but they often lack the magic and charm ofSuper Mario 64. There were plenty of other great platformers in the same era, Banjo-Kazooie, Rayman, and Spyro to name a few. Super Mario 64 reigns supreme though. Nintendo did it first, and they also did it best.
  
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Kira (36 KP) rated Miitopia in Video Games

Sep 1, 2017  
Miitopia
Miitopia
2017 | Role-Playing
Customization (1 more)
Dynamic
Battles can begin to feel repetitive (1 more)
Only control one character in battle
I love that Nintendo have made it so the player is able to completely create the cast of the story. You pick the way they look, their personality and job, which leads to you feeling more attached to the characters than you might normally. I for one was pretty annoyed when the Dark Lord came along and messed with all my hard work!

Unfortunately the battles can start to feel a little stale, but there is an auto-battle function that helps with this. It also sucks a little that you can't control the entire party when in combat.
  
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Dean (6925 KP) rated the Nintendo GameCube version of Resident Evil Zero in Video Games

Feb 7, 2019 (Updated Feb 20, 2019)  
Resident Evil Zero
Resident Evil Zero
2003 | Action/Adventure, Horror
Great graphics (2 more)
New 2 character gameplay
Can be played on the Nintendo Wii
A great prequel to the franchise
Another great Resident Evil game, this time set before the events of the first game. It has a very similar look and feel to the GameCube remake. The graphics again are excellent with great detail light and shadow effects. It has a new feature where an extra character will help you out and you can switch between the two at different stages. The story is good and the bosses were well designed as you would expect. A HD version of this is available on the next gen consoles. Check it out if you missed it!
  
The Chick Corea Elektric Band by The Chick Corea Elektric Band
(0 Ratings)
Album Favorite

"This goes back to when I was a child, and me and my older brother were in the house together. This is the era video games come into play too, because this is where me and my brother started fighting over the TV and what's being played loud in the house. This was me and my brother fighting over the over Nintendo and Sega Genesis, while he's practising on a drum pillow. Dave Weckl was a massive musician to us when we were young, and John Patitucci, we were into him a little bit, and Frank Gambale of course. We would listen to this album a bit religiously – this is how we wanted our instruments. We would play with this and we would learn the album. I actually wasn't excited about this album until my later years, because it being tied to such an emotional place. When I got of age and realised how important this album was, I revisited it and there's nothing like it still, sonically. For who it was and what it did, there's nothing like this album. There's actually a moment where I do get synaesthesia from this album, it's somewhere between 'No Zone' and 'India Town'. I literally remember standing up in front of TV playing The Karate Kid, and I remember listening to this and feeling so happy, I felt weightless. This is me, the musician, the one that was practicing, playing jazz band. I didn't know too much about anything, but I knew that I couldn't play Nintendo without Chick Corea in the background."

Source
  
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
Games
Nostalgia (2 more)
Crafting
Friendship
Connection Errors (getting better) (0 more)
Definitely Addicted
Yeah, I'm very deep into this game, and I'm not stopping any time soon. Every time I get a little too tired of the repetition, Nintendo manages to throw something new into the mix to entertain me. So as long as it keeps me happy and interested, I'll play this game for a long time to come.

The graphics are adorable, you get to see old and new animal friends, and you get to customize a campsite and camper that travels with you (adorable). The nostalgia is so strong, it's making me want to go buy a GameCube so I can play the original.


A fun mobile game that keeps things fresh...so far.