Wii Games

Deadly Creatures

Deadly Creatures

Platform: Wii
February 9, 2009
Deadly Creatures is a 3rd person action thriller set amidst a desert world of venomous terror, built exclusively for the Nintendo Wii. Players control an armored Scorpion and a deadly Tarantula as they fight for survival against Gila monsters, lizards, black widows and many more terrifying creatures. Featuring intuitive motion controls and a deep combo-based combat system, Deadly Creatures is a thrilling mix of brutal creature-crushing action and suspenseful exploration of vast 360 degree desert and man-made environments. Gamers explore this darkly compelling story through the eyes of two of the world’s most deadly creatures. [THQ]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
LIT

LIT

Platform: Wii
February 9, 2009
[WiiWare] LIT is a 3D horror action puzzler that follows Jake, a typical, apathetic, slightly emo teenager, who's trapped in his high school when it's overrun by dark creatures. Players must guide Jake through 30 classrooms, using the available light sources to create paths to each exit. The goal is to reunite Jake with his girlfriend Rachael, who’s also trapped in the school and calls Jake from time to time on the school’s phone system. Stay in the light and Jake’s safe. Step into the darkness and he’s pulled under. In addition to light puzzling, the game features 5 boss battles against dark faculty members, an unlockable challenge mode, multiple endings, level select mode, and a second playable character. [WayForward]
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.5
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins

Tenchu: Shadow Assassins

Platform: Wii
February 5, 2009
Tenchu: Shadow Assassins uses the Wii Remote to fight, dash, jump and kill like a true ninja. Players continue the saga of Rikimaru and Ayame, elite ninjas who must use their lethal skills to keep the peace in feudal Japan. Playing as both stealthy Rikimaru and aggressive and acrobatic Ayame, players fight their way through more than 10 missions and 50 side quests and experience the thrilling adventure of being the ultimate ninja. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.3
Ultimate Shooting Collection

Ultimate Shooting Collection

Platform: Wii
February 2, 2009
Packing three titles into one disc, this collection of shoot em ups contain some never before seen titles that are sure to please casual and hardcore fans of this genre! The Ultimate Shooting Collection is a must have for fans of the arcade shooter and brings the classic arcade feel to your living room. Ultimate Shooting Collection Key Features: 3 Unique and Distinct Shooters in One - Each shooter in this collection has a unique, never before seen play mechanics that separates it from the competition. This is the ultimate value and a shooter fans dream come true. Graphics - Each titles has great graphics that makes good use of the cell-shaded look, along with impressive bullet layouts that are visually stunning. The title is easy on the eyes for good reason as there will be countless number of bullets to keep your eyes glued to the screen. Gameplay - The included titles are all challenging in that players must perform a delicate balancing act between achieving a high score and staying alive. With unique gameplay mechanics specific to each title, and some that sets these shooters apart from every other arcade shooter in existence, you dont just play this shooter, you try and master it. Lasting Appeal and Options - Each title contains multiple options for the player, including 2-3 different ships which boast different weapons and special moves. If mastering one shooter takes a while, prepare a good chunk of time to perfect each one of these masterful shooters. [UFO Interactive]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Lonpos

Lonpos

Platform: Wii
February 2, 2009
[WiiWare] Lonpos is a simple yet challenging puzzle game that tests your logic and concentration, either by yourself or working with - or against - other players. The aim is to arrange differently-shaped pieces to fit inside a box by moving and rotating them with the Wii Remote so that all pieces are used. In Normal Mode you battle the clock, solving puzzles as fast as you can to win points. Or take on Continuous Mode, where one false move means failure. In Cooperative Mode, take turns with a friend to complete puzzles, or try Versus Mode to battle with up to three opponents, either on the same Wii console or worldwide via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Lonpos comes with lots of puzzles to tax your grey matter - but if you hunger for more of a challenge, you can obtain even more puzzles, and also new backgrounds and visuals, via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Pay & Play. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
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Snowboard Riot

Snowboard Riot

Platform: Wii
February 2, 2009
[WiiWare] This snowboard racing and battle game can be enjoyed by multiple players and is compatible with the Wii Balance Board. In an intense scramble for first place, guide your character down the slopes while snatching up items to attack and defend against rivals along the way. Up to four players can battle and participate in various ranking modes via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
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Rygar: The Battle of Argus

Rygar: The Battle of Argus

Platform: Wii
January 28, 2009
Grab your "Diskarmor" and swing into action on the Wii as the legendary warrior, Rygar! Immerse yourself in Greco-Roman mythology as you journey through the sundered Island of Argus. Intuitive use of the Wii Remote allows you to deftly and effectively control the use of the powerful Diskarmor to destroy enemies and maneuver on, around, over, and under obstacles to save Princess Harmonia! [Tecmo]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
7.0
Coraline

Coraline

Platform: Wii
January 27, 2009
The surrealistic adventure game with a moody atmosphere, you'll encounter engaging narrative and a cast of colorful characters. It features a young girl who discovers a mysterious door in her home that introduces her to an alternate reality. She must rely on her wit, perseverance and courage to find her way back home. Join her on her fantastical journey for a memorable adventure. Play as Coraline and interact with all of the colorful characters in this fantastical interactive adventure. Explore two distinct, fully interactive worlds like never before - the brooding Normal World and mesmerizing Other World. Graphic style and tone inspired by the amazing stop-motion animated film and the eerie storyline. Earn buttons as currency through unique and engaging mini-games. Collectible items galore: find unique outfits to customize Coraline's look, fill your scrapbook with photos, and unlock artwork and stills from the movie.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
6.1
Niki: Rock 'n' Ball

Niki: Rock 'n' Ball

Platform: Wii
January 26, 2009
[WiiWare] Are you also in love with these unforgettable Arcade classics, where the only goal is to vanquish all opponents to reach the next stage? Niki - Rock 'n' Ball is a new interpretation of these games with a completely innovative and unique gaming mechanism. Roll along with Niki through fantastic worlds, find all the ZeLeLi pearls and liberate your village from cuddly as well as evil monsters before it is too late! Timing is everything! Jump in the nick of time to avoid landing amidst barbs and hop about across the stages, thanks to the realistic gaming physics. Snap on the ZeLeLi amulet, transform yourself into Niki Rock and force even the most obstinate monster to its knees! Explore all the stages and win valuable medals dribbling through them alone or along with a friend. Play Niki - Rock 'n' Ball with all the familiar controls in the Retro style or experience the novel controls in the Wii style. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
44
User Score:
6.6
SimAnimals

SimAnimals

Platform: Wii
January 21, 2009
Now, for the first time players can engage with the wild world of animals in their natural surroundings in an immersive and tactile way. In this game you are challenged to engage, touch, move and try to control a wide range of animals as you journey deeper and deeper into the forest. You control an on-screen animated hand that allows you to reach out and touch, pick up and move everything in the game from foxes and bears to trees and flowers. Cohabitate with these animals in their natural surroundings, and based on how you treat them, the animals will come to know and love – or dislike you. Have fun developing relationships with wild animals and their families, and experience the humor and drama of surviving in the wilderness. Wild animals abound. You will meet a host of friendly wild animals including deer, squirrels, rabbits, hedgehogs and owls. And also some mischievous characters like foxes, raccoons, badgers, crows and bears who love to stir up trouble. Get in the middle of the action as they all come together in your very own forest setting for a wild time. Solve challenges and achieve goals throughout the game, because the animals need you to help them thrive. Discover secrets, unlock forest areas and uncover one-of-a-kind objects and wild animals, some with special abilities, by successfully completing tasks. It's survival of the fittest, as you find out who the troublemakers are and who the good guys are to make sure everyone gets along – or not! In SimAnimals on the Wii, take up to three of your friends with you on a forest adventure in cooperative play mode! The forest, filled with exciting wildlife, is big enough for you and your pals. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
58
User Score:
2.2
Imagine Fashion Party

Imagine Fashion Party

Platform: Wii
January 20, 2009
In Imagine Fashion Party players can star in a TV show and compete in a series of challenges to show the world that you are the best fashion designer! Use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk as scissors, hair brushes, makeup applicator or other styling and design tools.
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User Score:
6.5
Deal or No Deal

Deal or No Deal

Platform: Wii
January 20, 2009
The hit TV show is coming to your favorite video game system! The premise is simple: You have 26 briefcases in front of you. Each one contains a different amount of money. Open each case one by one, and try to find the briefcase with the biggest amount of money. Deal Or No Deal? [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
4.2
Deer Drive

Deer Drive

Platform: Wii
January 20, 2009
Bring all the ammo you can get your hands on, because open season just arrived - big time! Deer Drive is an arcade-style 3D deer hunting game - take aim from cover, and pick off the best trophies. It's just pure shooting fun, as herds of deer are driven into your sights!
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Family Glide Hockey

Family Glide Hockey

Platform: Wii
January 19, 2009
[WiiWare] Enjoy another American pastime with friends and family in some white knuckle action of Family Glide Hockey! Daddy, Mommy, Sarah, and Billy are back for some more family fun, and this time it's glide hockey! This time you can hone and master your skills in a gymnasium, a forest park, a beach, an amusement park, and even in the freezing arctic! Family Glide Hockey sports appealing cel-shaded graphics and endearing music, on top of the friendly competitive matchups. Choose between single-player mode, versus mode (up to four players can play), or challenge your skill in engaging minigames, such as "Glide Hockey Brawl!," "Glide Hockey Drill!," or "Glide Hockey Tracer!" [Nintendo]
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High Voltage Hot Rod Show

High Voltage Hot Rod Show

Platform: Wii
January 19, 2009
[WiiWare] Rev up your Hot Rod and race up to 3 of your friends! Master death-defying stunts and post your best times online! High Voltage Hot Rod Show is a slick and fast-paced racer that challenges up to four players to tear up the track on a variety of off-road courses, mastering death-defying stunts and building enough Boost to stomp the competition. Players must learn to tame their monster Hot Rods by nailing ramps, power slides, bunny hops, and tricks while avoiding mud pits and smashing through Boost Rings to fill their Boost Meters. Players can compete against seven CPU opponents in Championship mode or set their best lap times in the time trials. Top times can be uploaded to an online scoreboard via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and shared with players around the world. Multiplayer supports up to four players in split-screen mode, giving each player a wide range of controller choices. High Voltage Hot Rod Show is an addictive racer that fully leverages the company's cutting-edge technology! [Nintendo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
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Neighborhood Games

Neighborhood Games

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2009
Play 24 unique twists on classic neighborhood games including Football, Golf, Tennis, Ladder Golf, Lawn Darts, Horseshoes, Bocce, and more. Fine tuned controls. Enjoy intuitive controls for a pick up and play experience for the whole family-use the Wii Remote to throw the football, shoot the basketball, toss the horseshoe and roll the bocce ball just to name a few. Conquer the neighborhood! Play by yourself or challenge your friends and family. Taunt your opponents! From the sidelines, break their concentration and giving yourself the advantage. Become part of the neighborhood! Create your own fully customizable, playable characters with endless combinations. [THQ]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
7.0
Planet Pachinko

Planet Pachinko

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2009
[WiiWare] Can you survive the Pachinkeet Temples of Planet Pachinko? In the future of the future, an ancient civilization has sealed away their riches in elaborate temples dedicated to the game of pachinko. Now the Robot family must fight through the dangerous temples in search of their lost puppy. Using their rockets, lasers, grenades, and slime launchers, will they be able to survive the challenges? They aren't the only ones adventuring through the temple. The pirate Vile Vill and his minions are looking to loot the temples, and take on the Robot family as well. Play single player or with a friend in exciting two-player co-op. [Allied Kingdoms]
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Jungle Speed

Jungle Speed

Platform: Wii
January 12, 2009
[WiiWare] Jungle Speed is a lightning-fast card game for the entire family, where quick reflexes and a keen eye will put you on top. Flip your cards, watch your opponents and grab the totem at the right moment to win the game. Just when you think you've got it down, a new card can temporarily change the rules and keep you on the edge. Play starts when the first person flips a card. Moving around the table, symbols are revealed until two of the exposed cards match. Players with matching cards must then scramble to grasp the totem in the middle of the table; the loser gets the winner's cards and anything in the pot. With paws flying, be the first person to get rid of all your cards and win the game. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
Fishing Master World Tour

Fishing Master World Tour

Platform: Wii
January 6, 2009
Staying true to the first version's realistic controls, players use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, to battle fish as you would in real life. Pull the Wii Remote left and right as the fish fights you from the end of the line and adjust your drag to avoid breaking your line. Once you have your skills down, take on some friends with four-person multiplayer modes. Players will enjoy the local Multiplayer Battle Modes which enable them to play against their friends and family members in all-new different battle modes. Another new enhancement, Wi-Fi Laddering, allows players to compete online against other Fishing Masters over who will catch the biggest fish in more than 40 worldwide locations in seven different region. [Hudson]
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Hotel for Dogs

Hotel for Dogs

Platform: Wii
January 6, 2009
Hotel for Dogsstars Emma Roberts, Jake T Austin, in a smart, funny comedy adventure that shows how far love and imagination can take you. When 16 year old Andi (Roberts) and her younger brother Bruce (Austin) find themselves in a foster home with a strict “no pets” policy, Andi has to use her quick wit to help find a new home for their dog, Friday. The kids stumble upon an abandoned hotel and begin transforming it into the perfect home for Friday –as well as all the strays in the city. In no time, the kids have transformed the old hotel into something truly magical: a home for both the dogs and for themselves. [505 Games]
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Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach

Platform: Wii
January 5, 2009
[WiiWare] Enjoy a fun day at Sandy Beach as you build elaborate sand castles. You can work peacefully on your sand castle or enter into a battle with invading crabs in Crab Battle mode. Players will strategically build their sand castle and use cannons to defend it against an army of destructive crabs. After successfully defending your sand castle, discover beach treasures and additional cannons with your metal detector to customize your castle even more. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
39
User Score:
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Paws & Claws Pet Resort

Paws & Claws Pet Resort

Platform: Wii
January 5, 2009
Your Resort is Now Open! Take care of your four-legged and feathered guests including puppies, kitties, rabbits and horses at your very own Pet Resort. Nurture and love the animals to grow your pet care business and become every animal's best friend forever. Care for 7 of your favorite pets including horses, dogs, cats and rabbits. Pet your animal guests using the Wii Remote and mix them up a tasty meal just for them. Train dogs to shake, rabbits to dance, horses to bow and more. Race to the finish line, as you guide your horse around the race track avoiding obstacles along the way. [THQ]
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Maboshi's Arcade

Maboshi's Arcade

Platform: Wii
December 29, 2008
[WiiWare] - (Also known as "Maboshi's Arcade") This unique arcade action title features three games in one, based on three classic shapes: circle, bar and square. There are three game windows on screen at the same time, allowing for three people to play different games simultaneously. But there is a twist – each game impacts the other players. For every player, the goal is the same – score a million points – but the challenge is different, whether you’re bashing enemies in Circle Mode, weaving your way through Bar Mode, or burning through a maze of obstacles in Square Mode. MaBoShi: The Three Shape Arcade also features Mii characters, action replays that you can send to friends via WiiConnect24, and even a Nintendo DS download version for playing on the go. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
Cue Sports: Pool Revolution

Cue Sports: Pool Revolution

Platform: Wii
December 29, 2008
[WiiWare] (Also known as "Cue Sports: Snooker vs. Billiards" and "Pool Revolution: Cue Sports") CueSports brings you four detailed simulations of classic table games: Snooker, 9 Ball, 8 Ball and Rotation. Play with up to three friends on one console, or go online via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and chalk up a win against players worldwide. [Nintendo]
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Story Hour: Fairy Tales

Story Hour: Fairy Tales

Platform: Wii
December 28, 2008
Story Hour is a collection of interactive storybooks classic public domain childrens stories retold and recreated on the Nintendo Wii. In the same way a parent will sit with their child and read any number of classic fairy tale books, members of a family can sit in front of their television and read traditional fantasy tales with their child in an updated interactive format. At once a simple, casual game and a parent-led storytelling experience, Story Hour: Fairy Tales is beautiful, educational and fun for parents and children alike.
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Fun! Fun! Minigolf

Fun! Fun! Minigolf

Platform: Wii
December 22, 2008
[WiiWare] Play minigolf with your friends in beautiful environments. Choose a character and turn your Wii Remote controller into a golf club. With its easy-to-use controls, all you need to do is aim, swing, and see who's the best putter. Play 27 holes spread across America, Asia, and Europe. Enjoy exotic locations all over the world. Go for gold in single-player mode, or invite your friends. Fun! Fun! Minigolf supports up to four players. You can use one to four Wii Remote controllers. Fun! Fun! Minigolf is the ultimate party game for everyone. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
6.8
Tiki Towers

Tiki Towers

Platform: Wii
December 22, 2008
[WiiWare] Tiki Towers is a game of construction, destruction, problem solving, and monkeys! Reclaim the islands of your tribe by defeating a series of evil enemy chiefs. Work with your monkey friends to build towers out of bamboo poles, coconuts, and vines. Match wits against the enemy chiefs bent on destroying your towers and driving you from the islands. Navigate levels filled with crazy building challenges, and deal with unfriendly wildlife and other environmental obstacles. Get your monkeys to chant for the BananaMana necessary to counter enemy attacks. Play in either single-player or two-player cooperative mode in this game where monkeys rule! [Nintendo]
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User Score:
6.9
Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Calvin Tucker's Redneck Jamboree

Platform: Wii
December 19, 2008
Every year, the people of Redneck County gather to compete in the great Redneck Jamboree! Come join them, and test your redneck skills in 12 hilarious events to gain more bottle caps then any of the four families participating to become the greatest family of the county for a year. Not only will you get bragging rights, but you'll also get the privilege to move in "The Big Trailer" where fabulous redneck luxuries await. Saddle up, partner, it's going to be a bumpy ride. [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
26
User Score:
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Neopets Puzzle Adventure

Neopets Puzzle Adventure

Platform: Wii
December 18, 2008
Neopets Puzzle Adventure offers an in-depth and exciting storyline full of puzzle-based gameplay set in the world of Neopets. The game offers pick up and play gameplay, new never-before-seen areas in the Neopets universe to explore, and the opportunity to redeem codes for exclusive virtual items at the Neopets website. The game board itself resembles a chessboard, while the gameplay takes the principles of Reversi and Go, and adds new twists that take the adventure to unexpected levels. The goal is to turn all of the chips on the board to your Neopet's color. [Capcom]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
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Rock Band 2

Rock Band 2

Platform: Wii
December 18, 2008
Rock Band 2 builds upon its foundation as the first music game to introduce co-operative band gameplay, multiple instruments, a robust online multiplayer experience, an unrivaled offering of downloadable content and raises the bar by delivering an entirely new level of depth, connectivity, authenticity and features including: Backwards compatibility with Rock Band downloadable music content. All previously purchased tracks immediately load into your Rock Band 2 song list. No need to re-purchase or re-download. The biggest and most diverse soundtrack ever featuring some of rock's most prolific acts, comprised entirely of master recordings. Major new and dynamic online modes that connect the entire Rock Band community in more ways than ever before both locally and globally. More variety of instrument choices than ever before with new and improved drum and guitar peripherals, enhanced functionality and innovative new designs - all fully compatible with the original Rock Band instruments. [MTV]
Metascore:
92
User Score:
7.2
WordJong Party

WordJong Party

Platform: Wii
December 18, 2008
The smash online and Nintendo DS puzzler WordJong is on Wii with all-new multiplayer modes, gorgeous new visuals and more in WordJong Party! Use a set of lettered tiles to create words and clear the board in both single-player and intense four-player modes. WordJong Party boasts several new features exclusive to the Wii system.
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Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party

Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party

Platform: Wii
December 18, 2008
Summer Sports 2: Island Sports Party features an all-new island with new games, improved visuals, new game modes, and more! Grab your friends and dive into 12 distinct games: Bocce Ball, Archery, Basketball, Football Toss, Mini-Golf, Shuffleboard and more! The cool island breeze is calling your name! [Nintendo]
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Big Kahuna Party

Big Kahuna Party

Platform: Wii
December 15, 2008
[WiiWare] Embark on a tropical adventure with the explosively charged Big Kahuna Party. Looking to make the ultimate party game, we started with a concept that's accessible to the whole family-the popular match-three game. On top of that, we crafted a unique multiplayer experience in which you can choose to work together to complete the challenging levels before the timer runs out, or go head-to-head and compete in a frenzy of fun. To top it off, we added 99 uniquely free-flowing levels, the challenging Tiki Pole, 20 hidden tropical sea creatures to unlock, the strategic Fish Net and more. The result is a family party game like no other, easy to pick up but impossible to put down. Play alone or with friends, and unleash the Tiki spirit within. [Nintendo]
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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 5: 8-Bit Is Enough

Platform: Wii
December 15, 2008
[WiiWare] Trogdor, the beefy-armed dragon of legend, has shaken free from his video game and is running through the countryside, "burninating" everything in sight. With a dragon on the loose and 8-bit classics leaking into the real world, it's all fun and games until the proud land of Strong Badia falls to Trogdor's fiery wrath. Now Strong Bad must take back the night by sending this scorching menace back into his arcade cabinet once and for all. Just one problem: Does anybody know how to kill a dragon? [TellTale Games]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.8
Story Hour: Adventures

Story Hour: Adventures

Platform: Wii
December 9, 2008
Story Hour is a collection of "interactive storybooks" - classic public domain children's stories retold and recreated on the Nintendo Wii. In the same way a parent will sit with their child and read any number of classic fairy tale books, members of a family can sit in front of their television and read traditional fantasy tales with their child in an updated interactive format.
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Ski and Shoot

Ski and Shoot

Platform: Wii
December 9, 2008
SKI AND SHOOT is an arcade, tactical 3D simulation of one of the most popular winter sports. Compete against other skiers on tracks that wind through wonderful wintery landscapes under the shadow of snow-capped mountains. Tuck to increase your speed in the steep sections of the course and hold your breath as you fire on the shooting range to ensure your victory. Train your athlete to compete at the highest level in the Pro-League in the extensive Career Mode or play Split Screen with your friends in Multiplayer Mode. [Conspiracy Entertainment]
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Bruiser & Scratch

Bruiser & Scratch

Platform: Wii
December 8, 2008
Bruiser and Scratch are stranded in a strange world with a dark secret. Their only hope to find a path home is to unravel the mystery of this place, one over-sized puzzle at a time. Along the way, they make new friends and meet up with old adversaries, each of whom play a role in their journey. Bruiser and Scratch offers a number of tutorial levels to bring the player up to speed gradually. The story unfolds over 48 puzzles and six landscapes. And for players who can't get enough, Challenge mode offers 75 additional puzzles that range from child's play to mind-bogglingly difficult. [Nintendo]
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Hockey Allstar Shootout

Hockey Allstar Shootout

Platform: Wii
December 8, 2008
[WiiWare] Use the Wii Remote controller as a stick and take the shot as you compete in three exciting Hockey Skills Challenges. In Head 2 Head, it’s just you versus the best goalies in the world in a five puck shootout! Race against the clock to post the most goals in the fastest time! The three difficulty levels will place you against three increasingly talented goalies, each donning the jersey of their home country. In two-player mode, each player will take a turn as shooter and as goalie and the player who scores the most goals in five shots is the winner. In Sharp Shooter, you post a high score in one of three difficulty levels by breaking as many targets as you can. Each time a shot fails to break a target, an X will appear in the upper left corner. Three misses and the game is over. Power Shot has you take your best shot and watch the Shot-Speed Clock light up. You have three attempts to blast the fastest shot you can and only the best speeds will grace the high score list. [Nintendo]
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Bigfoot: Collision Course

Bigfoot: Collision Course

Platform: Wii
December 5, 2008
Since it's inception, BIGFOOT has been the leader of the pack in innovation and development in the monster truck industry. Get ready for some mind blowing 4x4 care crushing action starring "The Original Monster Truck®", BIGFOOT! [Zoo Games]
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Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

Safecracker: The Ultimate Puzzle Adventure

Platform: Wii
December 3, 2008
As an expert safecracker, you are hired by the wealthy family of a recently deceased billionaire to search for the last will and testament of their late relative, Duncan W. Adams. An avid safe collector and an "eccentric" to say the least, Adams has hidden the deed to his riches in one of the 35 safes scattered in his extravagant mansion. Players need to use expert puzzle-solving skills to crack all 35 safes, which become increasingly difficult, to reach the final master safe and locate the hidden will. [The Adventure Company]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.6
SPRay

SPRay

Platform: Wii
December 3, 2008
Players soak in the action in SPRay by playing a spirited Prince named Ray who must save his village from a banished evil Queen who’s returned to capture and enslave the villagers. After donning a magic crown which summons two liquid spraying spirits, he sets out to defeat the evil Queen and her army of anti-matter soldiers. Skillfully use the "angelic" and "wicked" spirits to spray water, oil, goo, and other liquids on enemies and surfaces to solve puzzles and wipe out evil! Perform gravity-defying moves as you spray, stick, and slide your way through challenging puzzles. Creatively fight enemies by blasting various liquids on them and finishing them with a flurry of sword slashes. Use the Wii Remote and Nunchuk to take hold of Ray’s angelic and wicked spirits. Get together with friends to play crazy multiplayer games like "Paint It!" and "Sticky Chewing Gum." [Tecmo]
Metascore:
42
User Score:
4.7
M&M's Adventure

M&M's Adventure

Platform: Wii
December 3, 2008
Your favorite colorful candy characters are back in their first free-roaming adventure! It's the end of the day at the M&M's Candy Factory, but one packet of candy is missing from the delivery truck! It's your mission to explore each sector of the factory and discover all of the scattered hidden candies in order to make the delivery on time. Run on conveyor belts, jump around packing crates, and sneak your way around the factory-but be prepared for the Bosses that are waiting to thwart the mission and keep the candies from leaving! [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
34
User Score:
7.1
Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars

Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2008
Mushroom Men - The Spore Wars shows gamers the mundane world from the surreal perspective of a three-inch-high Mushroom Man. Unnoticed by humans, a war rages between the spore factions. As a brave Bolete Mushroom Man, players are given the opportunity to transform common household trinkets and trash into weapons and tools, and wreak havoc on a miniature scale. As civil war rages amongst the fungi, fierce battles span the diminutive landscapes. Prepare yourself for the Spore War. [Gamecock]
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga

The King of Fighters Collection: The Orochi Saga

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2008
The first ever collection of THE KING OF FIGHTERS, consisting of 5 complete games. KOF 94, 95, 96, 97, 98. [SNK Playmore]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.0
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2008
Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek finds Nancy far from home in the middle of the Canadian Rockies to investigate several suspicious accidents occurring at Chantal's spooky Icicle Creek Lodge. To make matters worse, an eerie wolf's howl in the distance is haunting the guests at night, causing Nancy to wonder if the accidents and the mysterious wolf are connected. Assuming the role of Nancy Drew, players embark on a mystery adventure that tax their deductive reasoning skills as they tackle intricate puzzles and master a variety of gesture-based mini-games with the Wii Remote. Additionally, Nancy Drew: The White Wolf of Icicle Creek lets players choose either a Junior or Senior Detective level, making it a perfect game for players of all skill levels. [Her Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2008
Based on the Universal animated feature and Newberry Award winning children's novel, the Tale of Despereaux game is an action-platformer where players live the adventure of brave, little Despereaux. Action moves, swashbuckling sword moves and combo systems help you battle your way through the castle while fighting spiders and bees to rescue the beautiful Princess Pea from the darkness of Rat World. [Brash Entertainment]
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Family Party: 30 Great Games

Family Party: 30 Great Games

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2008
Fun for kids of all ages, Family Party: 30 Great Games lets up to 4 players participate in wide variety of fun and addictive party games. It features everything from track and field, to playground games, to shooting games. Customized for the Wii Remote, it showcases the variety of gameplay and madcap action possible on the Wii.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
2.2
My Fitness Coach

My Fitness Coach

Platform: Wii
December 2, 2008
Based on the original idea from ResponDesign's Yourself! Fitness and Fitness! Lifestyle, My Fitness Coach will allow players to create, engage in and track their own fitness program. A virtual trainer, Maya, will guide players through more than 400 unique exercises, give valuable fitness advice and even provide a pep talk for extra motivation. My Fitness Coach begins by evaluating the player's fitness level and goal, whether it is weight loss, core body strength or even increased flexibility. Players can then choose their workout environment and music. My Fitness Coach also features a Meditation Garden where players can be guided through stretching and yoga techniques. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.8
Space Invaders Get Even

Space Invaders Get Even

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2008
[WiiWare] The Space Invaders are back, and this time they're out to get even. Take control of a UFO and make those Earthlings pay by unleashing your fleet of heroic invaders against their puny tanks, fighter jets and artillery. Use your invaders' five attack types and the might of the mother ship to rack up high scores, then upload them via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and see where you stand in the worldwide rankings. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.3
Pit Crew Panic!

Pit Crew Panic!

Platform: Wii
December 1, 2008
[WiiWare] Pit Crew Panic! is a frantic, action-packed game that unfolds on the racing circuit. During the game, the pit crew is not only faced with repairing vehicles, but also various WHATSITs. Handling the WHATSIT repairs is a pit crew made up of legendary beauties. The controls are simple: Just grab a member of the crew with the Wii Remote™ controller's A Button, then release the button when the Pointer is over the damaged PART, and that crew member will begin repairs. Assign repairs to the members of your team and provide support using the Wii Remote to send a fully repaired WHATSIT out of the pit as quickly as you can. The game features Normal mode, which can be played using one of two rules: Abnormal mode (players split into two teams and compete against each other) and Ranking mode (compete with players around the world for the top record). Each mode can be played with a maximum of four Wii Remote controllers, allowing you to team up with friends and family. Your teamwork could lead to outstanding records. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
52
User Score:
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Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine

Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine

Platform: Wii
November 25, 2008
Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine challenges players to take up the role a master chef in the midst of a battle for culinary supremacy. Recreating the blistering speed of the Food Network's hit television show, Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine presents players with epic culinary battles centered on 15 theme ingredients and hundreds of dish variations. Featuring recipes chosen to look and sound delicious and be fun to make, gameplay revolves around 300 different mini-game tasks designed to highlight the skill and speed of the real Iron Chefs.
Metascore:
42
User Score:
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AMF Bowling World Lanes

AMF Bowling World Lanes

Platform: Wii
November 25, 2008
AMF Bowling World Lanes takes you on an exciting trip around the globe and beyond, as you bowl your way through eight fantastic locations. Strike up competition with up to three of your friends in Bowl Now mode or jump into Tournament Mode to challenge twelve unique characters. From the highlands of Scotland to outer space, this is your chance to become the world's greatest bowler.
Metascore:
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User Score:
1.1
Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge

Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge

Platform: Wii
November 25, 2008
WINTER SPORTS 2 is an arcade-oriented 3D simulation of only the most popular winter sports. The player is placed at the center of high level sporting events broadcast live around the world. The excitement of this major international competition is portrayed authentically with commentators, TVTV cameras and immersive environments. 9 Sports with 15 different disciplines. New Snowboard half pipe contest. 13 all new levels and arenas + 19 classic levels. Campaign with 42 extra challenges across all disciplines. Multiplayer party fun: ’Hot Seat’ (4 players), split screen (2 players). Supports the Wii Balance Board. [Conspiracy Entertainment]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.5
Championship Foosball

Championship Foosball

Platform: Wii
November 25, 2008
Yes, it's foosball on the Wii.
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Chrysler Classic Racing

Chrysler Classic Racing

Platform: Wii
November 25, 2008
You might be a nerdy wallflower, but you're about to become the coolest cat out there. Chrysler Classic Racing is set in America during the car-crazed era of 1950s and 1960s, and you're on a mission to become the "King of Cool" by redefining not only your own style, but creating the hippest racing vehicle on the road! With just enough dough in your pocket to buy an entry-level Chrysler, take part in "after-hours" races. Win some cash and buy new cars, better engines sweet decals, or faster tires. Or make yourself look cooler with a sleek new haircut, more fashionable threads, and swankier sunglasses. If your car looks hot and your style is slick, you could just become the "King of Cool." [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
40
User Score:
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Cake Mania: In the Mix!

Cake Mania: In the Mix!

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2008
After standing up to Mega Mart and rescuing her grandparents' bakery from near elimination, our heroine, Jill Evans, is looking toward the future and dreaming of bringing her cakes to the world. Following the hectic, time-management style gameplay of the original Cake Mania, and the branching storyline of Cake Mania 2, Cake Mania: In the Mix! introduces all-new characters, custom cake decorating and a unique co-op mode where Jill can get some much needed assistance. [Majesco Entertainment]
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Skate City Heroes

Skate City Heroes

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2008
Your best skating buddy has been kidnapped by Virus, your arch-nemesis, and only you can save him! Become a skateboard master as you zip between hover cars, grind on rails, and pull sick tricks combos throughout a futuristic metropolis. Hidden bonuses and items will help you impress the evil captor in order to free your friend. Your grappling laser and trusty skateboard are all you need to smack down your nemesis and restore peace to the city! [Zoo Games]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
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Boingz

Boingz

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2008
[WiiWare] Stretch, flex, and flick your way to freedom! A truly mind-bending experience, Boingz introduces you to cute, colorful, stretchable friends lost in an alien world, searching for the magical gates that will take them home. Boingz springs to life with 30 levels of puzzle-platforming fun. The Boingz are bendy little critters that can be pulled, stretched, and flicked from place to place like rubber bands. It's a team effort, as all the Boingz will have to work together to unwind the game's puzzles. What's more, many of the Boingz have fallen into a deep slumber, and you'll have to lead the stronger Boingz to find and wake up their sleepy friends. Explore surreal landscapes, sail through the air like a trapeze artist, walk along the seafloor, and collect the Twinklies to power up your elastic-powered flights! [Nintendo]
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Sudoku Challenge!

Sudoku Challenge!

Platform: Wii
November 24, 2008
[WiiWare] Now's your chance to play the brain-busting puzzle game taking the world by storm. With over 100 million Sudoku puzzles, you'll never see the same puzzle twice in Sudoku Challenge! You can select the classic nine-by-nine Sudoku game boards as well as Grand Sudoku, which challenges you to complete five intersecting Sudoku boards simultaneously. Just a beginner? Don't worry-with three difficulty options, even a novice player can complete a Sudoku with ease. But if you're a seasoned pro, challenge yourself in Expert mode and test your true skills. It's time to get your thinking cap on and see how many Sudoku puzzles you can conquer. [Nintendo]
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Merv Griffin's Crosswords

Merv Griffin's Crosswords

Platform: Wii
November 20, 2008
Merv Griffin's Crosswords combines over a thousand unique and challenging crossword puzzles with fast-paced game show action in an incredibly addictive and entertaining game for the whole family. Become a contestant and play over over 1,000 new crosswords including puzzles from the gameshow. Play your favorite themed puzzles—movies, music, TV shows and more. Become a word wizard and play Monday, Thursday and Sunday puzzles in three difficulty settings. Step up to the podium and play as a contestant on the game show, or in any of four different game modes including Timed Mode and Daily Puzzle. [THQ]
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Gallop & Ride!

Gallop & Ride!

Platform: Wii
November 20, 2008
Life with a horse is a dream come true! Take on the ownership of the Old Mill Ranch - it's up to you to renovate, manage and care for the stables and your horses. Train, groom and massage your horse, using the Wii Remote. Create the horse of your dreams from hundreds of combinations of coats, manes, saddles, bridles, blankets and more. Take your horse out for a ride and explore the woods, beach or mountains. Grow your stable and business, by adding new buildings and welcoming guests to your ranch. [THQ]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.5
Skate It

Skate It

Platform: Wii
November 19, 2008
Skate It has Nintendo players riding with the skate pros, owning the best spots in San Vanelona and pulling off the sickest tricks using the popular FlickIt controls. Loaded with all-new gameplay features, Skate It breaks new ground by introducing innovative support for the Wii Balance Board which gives players a fresh way to create their own signature skateboarding style. Skate It unleashes the FlickIt revolution on to the Nintendo platforms, letting gamers use the Wii remote or the Nintendo DS stylus to string together their best tricks for the ultimate skate line. The Wii remote becomes a skateboard and reacts to gestures that mirror actual skate flips and moves. Players can also deepen this experience by planting their feet on the Wii Balance Board. Skate It brings the Skate franchise to a new level of creative ingenuity and gameplay excellence. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
8.5
Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun

Agatha Christie: Evil Under the Sun

Platform: Wii
November 19, 2008
Based on the novel Evil Under the Sun by the world's best-known mystery author, this is the second title from The Adventure Company's successful Agatha Christie video game series to release on Wii. Evil Under the Sun takes advantage of the unique features of the Wii, such as group gameplay, allowing groups of friends and families to gather around the television, sharing the Wii Remote, discussing and solving puzzles together. Famous detective Hercule Poirot is back in typical style, turning up at just the right time to begin an investigation into the murder of a famous actress during what should have been the start of a relaxing holiday. Taking on the role of Hercule Poirot, players can scour a stunning tropical island for clues and delve deeper into the mysterious relationships between over 20 unique characters to search out the killer. [Adventure Company]
Metascore:
46
User Score:
7.0
Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Cooking Mama: World Kitchen

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Mama is still cookin'! In her Wii sequel, Mama brings a lot more to the table, including all new 3D graphics, new recipes, comedic kitchen minigames, new gameplay modes and much more. The Wii Remote is your universal cooking utensil, putting you in total control of the cooking action as you chop, grate, slice, stir, roll and much more! Hold and point it in many different ways depending on the task to get the real sensation of cooking in a kitchen. Mama and friends look glorious in all new 3D graphics. More than 50 all new recipes including: parfait, French fries/Onion Rings, Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ratatouille, pancakes, boiled flounder and many more. New gameplay mechanic integrates Wii Remote utensil play with additional rhythm and motion that makes cooking easier and more enjoyable. [Majesco]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
5.8
Tomb Raider: Underworld

Tomb Raider: Underworld

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Master your surroundings: Reach new heights with the broadest range of acrobatic abilities and utilize objects within the environment to uncover new paths to explore. Explore epic and unknown worlds: Discover ancient mysteries of the underworld hidden within the coast of Thailand, frozen islands of the Arctic Sea, the jungles of Mexico, and more. Treacherous and unpredictable challenges: Each level is an elaborate multi-stage puzzle masked within an interactive environmental playground offering more flexibility over how the area is solved. New state-of-the-art gear: Utilize the latest technology in Lara's upgraded inventory to navigate the world including: Multi-purpose grapple: A claw-like device with a high-tension cable designed for climbing, rappelling, performing wall runs and manipulating objects within the environment. All-terrain hybrid motorbike: A unique vehicle design built to drive on everything from mud to snow and ice. Level design and environmental challenges are designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. The combat system has been enhanced for more fluid character control and more precise aiming with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. Take more control of the camera using the Wii Remote. If the Wii Remote is not pointed at the screen, the camera will follow Lara automatically. If it is pointed at the screen, the game will enter a "free look" mode. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
70
User Score:
7.5
Ultimate Band

Ultimate Band

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Ultimate Band for Wii allows players to live the life of a rock star, by advancing their music careers and popularity from playing in a neighborhood garage to performing in front of an international audience at a world famous venue. Ultimate Band utilizes the innovative Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ to give fans the ability to play the drums, bass guitar, lead guitar, or take on the role of the front man. Players can also create and customize characters that reflect their own unique personalities and attributes. Along the way, players will unlock new songs, venues, and accessories that can be used to customize their band members. [Disney Interactive Studio]
Metascore:
59
User Score:
6.2
Sonic Unleashed

Sonic Unleashed

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Having been broken apart by the evil Dr. Eggman, it's up to Sonic to put the pieces of the world back together again by retrieving the power of the chaos emeralds! In doing so, Sonic finds himself in a race against time and faced with an unusual situation that challenge hims in ways never before seen. Both day and night play different, yet important, roles in Sonic's newest quest... as the sun sets, a new adventure awakens. By completing a wide variety of action-packed stages, spanning the seven broken continents of the world, gamers unleash Sonic’s amazing abilities to save the world, and himself! In addition to running at high speeds, which is highlighted in four new speed mechanics, combat fighting now becomes possible. New combat, movement, functional abilities and platforming are introduced to offer increased depth and variety. Sonic Unleashed offers a re-defined experience for fans and newcomers of the franchise alike by combing picturesque & detailed scenery, an expansive world with multiple paths to choose from and dynamic viewpoints for an immersive and renewed gaming atmosphere. Along with seamless 3D to classic 2D camera transitions, the game is built on a powerful, new proprietary "Hedgehog Engine," which introduces impressive lighting abilities and new technology tailor made for Sonic’s new speed capabilities. [Sega]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party

Rayman Raving Rabbids: TV Party

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
First they invaded the world and, now your TV. The Rabbids have taken over almost every channel you can imagine, from music to movies – even TV ads. Help the Rabbids destroy all our daily viewing and drive Rayman crazy. In Story Mode, play through a week of television, with each day bringing new wacky challenges of skill and insane movements in a compilation of mini-games. With up to eight players in turn-based mode and four players simultaneously, get ready for you and all your friends to go insane. Unique use of the Wii Balance Board: Play loads of exciting new games with the new Wii Balance Board and experience the first game in the world that you can play with your rear end. New wacky games. 65+ brand-new games that spoof popular culture, from TV series to TV classics, not to mention insane ads. Play co-op or battle your friends simultaneously with up to four players, or go crazy with up to eight players in party mode. You can even sabotage your friends while they are playing. Unique use of the Wii Remote. Discover new and innovative ways to play with eight types of gameplay, including shaking, precision, dexterity and balance. Shake that Rabbid. Use the Wii Remote and Wii Balance Board to dance and wiggle your booty. Customize your bunny. Pimp your bunny out, take his photo and send it to your friends online. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.2
Walt Disney Pictures Bolt

Walt Disney Pictures Bolt

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Players take on the heroic personas of the TV star dog, Bolt, and his owner, Penny, from the high-action television series featured within the Disney film. As Bolt, players can use his superpowers, including laser vision and his superbark, which sends out a sonic blast to devastate opponents, and as Penny, players utilize stealth, hacking skills and a wheelbar, inspired by her scooter seen in the movie, to outwit enemies. [Disney Interactive Studios]
Metascore:
50
User Score:
5.2
Castlevania Judgment

Castlevania Judgment

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Developed by legendary Castlevania series producer Koji "Iga" Igarashi, Castlevania Judgment bridges the past with the present as it pits several generations of the Belmont clan against a host of characters that span the franchise's 22-year history. With 3D environments rendered on Wii, players can choose sides in an epic battle of good versus evil using iconic Castlevania characters designed by famed manga artist Takeshi Obata. Using the motion-sensing controls of the Nunchuk and Wii Remote, players can slash, stab and whip their way across a variety of stages and environmental elements with various surrounding objects as weapons. Select characters can also set traps and make use of monsters on the field to achieve victory in a clash of epic proportions. As an added bonus, players are also able to compete head-to-head using the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection and connect with Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia on the Nintendo DS to unlock bonus gameplay content. [Konami]
Metascore:
49
User Score:
5.9
Monkey Mischief: Party Time

Monkey Mischief: Party Time

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Party like an animal after hours at the Zoo. The lights at the local zoo have been shut down for the night and the monkeys are the true "kings of the jungle." It is all out monkey warfare and no one - including the sharks - is safe from a little "monkey bizness!"
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Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2

Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Featuring 40 all new smash-hit songs, including hits performed on the show, and several unique modes of play, KRAIE 2 enables players to sing and perform through a full season of competition to claim the title of American Idol. Contestants are challenged to put on their best performance as they must face digital versions of the famed judges - Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, who are ready to critique their singing performances. Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 allows players to play the part of an American Idol contestant as they audition, earn an invitation to Hollywood and ultimately perform in front of the crowd on center stage. Just like the TV show, the evaluation by the game's judges will affect whether or not they move on to the next round of competition. Additionally, players will be able to personalize their own contestant with clothing, hair styles and accessories in the Character Customization mode, creating a specialized look that is sure to catch the attention of the judges and the crowd. [Konami]
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NPPL Championship Paintball 2009

NPPL Championship Paintball 2009

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
The intensity of first-person-shooters and extreme sports collide in NPPL's Championship Paintball 2009. Feel the adrenaline of intense tournament and woodsball action as you take your game to the next level. Features over 35 tournaments including official NPPL and Millennium field locations and layouts; Huntington Beach, Commander's Cup, Toulouse, Malaga, and more; Plus intense woodsball levels; Includes Career, Quickplay, Multiplayer, Tutorial, and Training modes; Over 110+ pieces of officially licensed gear; JT Sports, Tippmann, Spyder, Smart Parts and many others! 3-D modeled using same technology used for Call of Duty weaponry. Upgradeable and unlockable markers, barrels, hoppers and protective gear. Wii is compatible with Wii Zapper for the true feeling of laying paint. [Activision]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.7
Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor

Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
In Mortimer Beckett and the Secrets of Spooky Manor for the Wii, players hunt the halls of Spooky Manor for hidden objects, return the items to their rightful places and solve a series of brain-bending puzzles to get to the bottom of this eerie mystery. Only those with a keen eye for detail will discover the answers hidden in Spooky Manor. When playing Mortimer Beckett on Wii, players are fully immersed in the game play experience as they point the Wii Remote at items on the screen or shake it to get rid of pesky ghosts. And with the options of single player, head-to-head or co-operative modes, there's always seek and find fun waiting for the whole family, right in the comfort of your own living room.
Metascore:
56
User Score:
tbd
Petz: Crazy Monkeyz

Petz: Crazy Monkeyz

Platform: Wii
November 18, 2008
Adopt the monkey(s) of your choice and take care of him: Choose up to 3 monkeys at the adoption center from a large variety of breeds, from a squirrel monkey to a gorilla. Take care of a full family of monkeys at the same time: Help your monkey bond with other monkeys and breed them to create unique families. Cross-breed two different species of monkeys to create fantastical hybrids. Train your monkeys: Use rewards to train your monkey and develop his personality. Your monkey can be meek, courageous, loyal or indifferent. Move the Wii remote in patterns to teach your monkey acrobatic tricks. Customize your monkeys: Dress them up in a variety of cute outfits. Share your pet with your friends: Upload your monkey to your Wii remote and bring him over to a friend's house to play with the monkeys on their Wii. [Ubisoft]
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Need for Speed Undercover

Need for Speed Undercover

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2008
Need for Speed Undercover has players racing through speedways, dodging cops and chasing rivals as they go deep undercover to take down an International crime syndicate. The game heralds the return of high-intensity police chases and introduces the all-new 'Heroic Driving Engine' -- a unique technology that generates incredible high-performance moves at 180 miles per hour during breathtaking highway battles. A mix of computer graphics and live-action movies immerses gamers in the rich world of the Tri-City Bay Area. The city’s open-world environment features over 80 miles of roads, including an enormous highway system that sets the stage for highway battles. These high-speed, high-stake chase sequences push players to the limit as they fight off cops and opponents while whipping through traffic at 180 miles per hour. An intelligent new A.I. mechanic delivers a realistic and high-energy action driving experience. Going back to the franchise’s roots, Need for Speed Undercover features more aggressive and intelligent cops whose sole purpose is to take down the player quickly and by any means necessary. Need for Speed Undercover also features the series' signature car customization, real-world damage and realistic driving physics. The game includes some of the hottest licensed cars such as the Audi R8, BMW M6 and Lexus IS-F. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
54
User Score:
6.4
Rock Band: Track Pack - Volume 2

Rock Band: Track Pack - Volume 2

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2008
Rock Band Track Pack Volume 2 is a musical expansion to Rock Band, the smash-hit collaborative, competitive, and single-player music game. Rock Band lets you and your friends form your own band and live out your rock and roll fantasies to music's greatest soundtrack.
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Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People Episode 4: Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2008
[WiiWare] Move over, generically buff action heroes. Strong Bad is here to show you how it's done in his hand-crafted cinematic masterpiece, Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective. You play Dangeresque, a dirty cop in pursuit of a little action and several big sacks of cash. Can our hero stay alive long enough to defeat his arch-nemesis, save the world and get the girl? Looks like he's gonna have to jump. [TellTale Games]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.0
Target Toss Pro: Bags

Target Toss Pro: Bags

Platform: Wii
November 17, 2008
[WiiWare] Target Toss Pro: Bags is a new video game based on beanbag toss, the nation's hottest backyard and tailgate sensation. Bags – or Cornhole, as it's called in some parts of the country – originated in the Midwest in the 1960s and has since become a staple at outdoor social events from coast to coast. Similar to horseshoes, Bags is a deceptively simple yet extremely competitive game where players try to toss beanbags into a hole in a slightly raised platform or "box" for points. Whether at a tailgate party or a summer barbecue, the game has become a social focal point, and the unmistakable thud of bags hitting the box is now a universal party soundtrack. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.9
Animal Crossing: City Folk

Animal Crossing: City Folk

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2008
(Also known as "Animal Crossing: Let's Go To The City") If life were an endless vacation, what would you do? Go fishing, collect shells or watch fireworks with friends? Build a snowman, exchange presents with family or decorate your house for the holidays? Take a trip to the city, go on a shopping spree or visit friends from all over the globe? In Animal Crossing: City Folk, life moves at a relaxed pace, but the world brims with endless possibilities. There's always something new to do. In the living, breathing world of Animal Crossing: City Folk, days and seasons pass in real time, so there’s always something to discover. Catch fireflies in the summer, go trick-or-treating on Halloween or hunt for eggs on Bunny Day. If you're in the mood for something a little faster paced, take a bus to a new urban city area that’s unique to Animal Crossing: City Folk. There you can catch a show at the theater or check out the sales at Gracie's boutique. But if you don't show your face back home for too long, your neighbors will miss you. Up to four people from your household can live and work together to build the perfect town. Design clothes and patterns, write letters and post messages on the bulletin board for each other, or invite up to three friends to visit your town using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. With the new WiiSpeak microphone, it's like you’re all in the same room. The microphone sits atop the sensor bar and picks up the conversation of everyone in the room to encourage a more inclusive experience. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.9
Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip

Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2008
Developed in close collaboration with Shaun White, Olympic Gold Medalist and eight-time X Games Gold Medalist, Shaun White Snowboarding allows players to enter a world of total freedom, where they can create their own experience and choose how, where, and with whom they want to ride. Everybody loves a road trip! You and your crew travel the world to participate in a variety of the largest and craziest events to become a world-renowned athlete. Life on the road to success wouldn’t be the same without the support of your friends, who will always be there to help you out and keep your head on your shoulders. Stand together with your friends – both in the game and in the living room – and you will be able to conquer the madness that fame brings. Go on a globetrotting adventure with Shaun White as your partner – Ubisoft worked in close contact with Shaun White in order to infuse the experience with the most authentic elements of his riding style, personality and sense of humor. Shaun will act as a good-natured friend and mentor to the player, hooking him up with the right friends to conquer challenges together, introduce him to new locales, or simply be around to share in a laugh. Wii Balance Board Integration – Get yourself into the game like never before by using the Wii Board to control your rider. Control your carves, jumps and grinds with the intuitiveness and fun of having a snowboard in your own living room. Engage in a seamlessly integrated multiplayer experience for two to four players, where every player is active in the game at all times. Getting your name out there by doing well as a pro snowboarder is bound to get you some recognition. As your fame grows, so too does your ability to take on bigger and bigger challenges, from new mountains to more prestigious events and competitions. Fame, however, isn’t everything. You’ll need to gain your friends’ respect by riding with style in order to gain their support; they will help you find hidden areas, share their favorite music tracks and keep you laughing. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
78
User Score:
8.2
AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack

AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack

Platform: Wii
November 16, 2008
This exclusive deal marks the first time ever the band has included an entire album for video game play, with 18 live tracks from their prolific live performances becoming available in one electrifying, standalone game. The AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack allows players to experience this amazing set list with Rock Band, Rock Band 2 or other compatible music game peripherals. AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack features the master recordings from the best of the band’s live performances. The live recording was specially remixed for Rock Band by Mike Fraser. The game features 18 tracks, with more than 99 minutes of game play for each instrument. All tracks from the AC/DC LIVE: Rock Band Track Pack are also available for play in Rock Band and Rock Band 2 by entering a special export authentication code for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. [Harmonix]
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.2
Luxor 3

Luxor 3

Platform: Wii
November 14, 2008
LUXOR 3 takes you on an ethereal journey as you battle the power-hungry god of Chaos to free the essences of other Egyptian gods before they reach the pyramid at the end of their path. Utilize reflectors to make nearly impossible matches, make three matches in a row and release supernatural power-ups, and collect Ankh coins to use for purchasing important upgrades. Plus collect canopic jars to unlock bonus levels and hit elusive Golden Scarabs to discover hidden treasures. [MumboJumbo]
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Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Candace Kane's Candy Factory

Platform: Wii
November 13, 2008
Candy Factory is a puzzle-action game for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS that lets players step into the fast-paced and colorful world of candy creation. Players take the role of a factory-manager working for Candace or Colin Kane, two hard-working and friendly candy-makers. Join Candie and Colin on their quest to fix up the factory in order to make their way to the Candy Cup Championships.
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Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Set two years after the events of the award-winning Tales of Symphonia for the Nintendo GameCube, Dawn of the New World follows the journey of two new young heroes, Emil Castagnier and Marta Lualdi, as they seek to uncover the mystery of why their world has fallen into ruin. In their quest, their paths will cross with the original cast of Tales of Symphonia including Lloyd and Colette, as well as a summon spirit known as Ratatosk who claims to be the lord of all monsters. Advancing the combination of story, characters and real-time battles of Tales of Symphonia, Dawn of the New World introduces a new monster recruitment feature in which players can capture more than 200 unique enemies and train them to actively participate in battle. Players can then feed these monsters to make them more effective, and even evolve them into several new fearsome forms. The game also features an updated real-time battle system that lets players move freely in all directions around the battlefield, execute powerful unison attacks and take advantage of a new elemental alignment system for even more strategic depth. Dawn of the New World gives players complete control over a full roster of Tales of Symphonia characters and ally monsters, letting them customize their adventure party into hundreds of unique combinations. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
FaceBreaker K.O. Party

FaceBreaker K.O. Party

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Pick up and Punch - A hyper-intuitive, gesture-based control scheme developed with 1:1 responsiveness and approachability in mind. Grab the Wiimote and Nunchuck and feel the deep satisfaction of stringing together mug shots, body blows, and bone crushing Breakers. Dodge and Parry your opponent's attacks and then unload on them with the Grand Daddy of them all... the FaceBreaker. Brawl for It All - Throw your hat in the ring for the most extremely extreme boxing tournament of all time! Put your skills to the test in this single player experience where you battle past every character in the game, earning belts, characters, costumes - and ultimate glory - along the way. It ain’t called Brawl for it All for nuthin'. Mess up yo' Face - After you beat your opponent to the mat add the ultimate humiliation by using your Wii Remote to brand. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
61
User Score:
6.6
Bratz Kidz

Bratz Kidz

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Welcome to the Bratz Kidz Slumber Party! Join your favourite Bratz Kidz characters for a game filled with all the fun of a late night party – no boys allowed. Yasmin is hosting a sleepover. As our 4 girls look through Yasmin's photo album, they remember all their craziest times together and embark on an adventure based on each of the memories in the album! Explore the adventure mode or dip in and out of a series of fun mini games where you customise your favourite Bratz Kidz characters. You can also make a delicious pizza for your girlfriends, take stylish photos, create your very own clothes and much more in this sassy sleepover Select, customize and play with your favourite Bratz Kidz. Jade is really respectful, Sasha is very dynamic, Yasmin is self-confident and Cloe is sweet – and of course they're all sparky, adventurous and cool. Join the Bratz Kidz Slumber Party in this sleepover themed world with an adventure based on Jasmine's photo album full of memories. The game stimulates the player's creativity and imagination with focus on fun, fashion and glamour! The kidz with a passion for fun are waiting for you to arrive. [The Game Factory]
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Rock Revolution

Rock Revolution

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Release your inner rockstar or allow your friends the privilege of picking up guitar, bass, drums, and microphone peripherals to 40 rock and roll tracks. Online and offline multiplayer, versus, coop and band battle with rehearsal mode and career mode.
Metascore:
46
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Lightsaber Duels immerses you in the characters, locations, and epic duels from the all-new Star Wars animated feature film and TV series. Built from the ground-up for Wii, Lightsaber Duels features an intuitive motion-controlled combat system that puts the Lightsaber weapon in your hand. Mastering the Jedi's distinctive weapon is now within any player's grasp. Play with your friends as your favorite Clone Wars hero or villain - from familiar characters like Anakin Skywalker and General Grievous to new faces like Ahsoka Tano and Asajj Ventress - each with a unique fighting style and set of skills. Exploit your interactive surroundings to defeat your opponent: slice down pillars and Force throw them against your foe. Duel your way through significant Clone Wars locations, such as Tatooine and Teth. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
56
User Score:
6.7
Hasbro Family Game Night

Hasbro Family Game Night

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Join your host MR. POTATO HEAD for fun and games with family and friends including: BATTLESHIP, YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, CONNECT FOUR, SORRY! and the all new, SORRY! Sliders. With the HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT digital experience, families can enjoy familiar classic Hasbro board games or throw in a fun spin with new versions like CONNECT FOUR Power Chips, BOGGLE Portal Cubes, Reverse YAHTZEE and BATTLESHIP Barrage – which add fresh dimensions and challenges to these legendary favorites. Play with up to four people in YAHTZEE, BOGGLE, SORRY! and SORRY! Sliders or up to two players in CONNECT FOUR and BATTLESHIP. Players can deck out their very own distinctive digital game room in HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT by choosing a setting and adding earned trophies, cool furniture and decorations all themed to their favorite games. Not only can players customize where they play, but also how they play. HASBRO FAMILY GAME NIGHT features a party mode that gives players the option to build a custom party game by choosing their desired game(s), number of players and setting a time limit. Party mode mini-game challenges include Match the Pattern, Shake for Words and Bomb Run. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.4
Imagine Party Babyz

Imagine Party Babyz

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Imagine Party Babyz brings the fun of the popular Babyz franchise to the Wii in the form of a play date neither you or your child will soon forget. Reminiscent of earlier releases in the franchise where players nurture individual babies while mothers and fathers are away at work or on errands, Imagine Party Babyz expands on the idea with the twist of placing players in the role of a baby in daycare.
Metascore:
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User Score:
7.4
Guinness World Records: The Videogame

Guinness World Records: The Videogame

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Guinness World Recordsis full of amazing world records, giving players the opportunity to become a real world record breaker. The game's quick-fire action challenges can be played solo, in teams, or in competitive multi-player groups. Accessible game mechanics enable anyone to grow the longest fingernails ever seen; to walk a tightrope across the Grand Canyon; or even eat a jumbo jet. But true skill and dedication will be required to compete at the highest level. The ultimate prize: you may see your name appear in the official Guinness World Records book. [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
Pet Pals: Animal Doctor

Pet Pals: Animal Doctor

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Pet Pals: Animal Doctor is now available for the Wii. For the first time, players of all ages can bring the operating table right into their living room and enjoy a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Veterinarian simulation is brought to a whole new level, via the unique Wiimote. Players feel like they are performing real surgeries, making the award winning game more fun than ever! The unique Wii controller simulates real veterinary tools as you use them to treat 30 different cases, ranging from minor cases like sunburn, lacerations and infections to more serious problems like diabetes, tumors and snakebites. Cases were created by real working veterinarians from actual field experience and contribute to the authenticity of the game play. [Legacy Interactive]
Metascore:
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User Score:
6.0
Big League Sports

Big League Sports

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Six sports are represented for a combined total of 22 events, each using instinctive controls that mimic real athletic movement with the Wii Remote. Each sport - tennis, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and hockey - has its own kind of "hit the shot at the buzzer" kind of heart-pounding action, and this is exactly what Big League Sports captures. This is the perfect party game or family activity. Big League Sports allows up to four players to compete in a variety of modes, including single game, marathon and tournament modes that offer hours of non-stop action. Players can also view their statistics and overall progress, as well as the trophies they have won. A character creation feature allows players to craft a character to their liking with dozens of customization options. [Activision]
Metascore:
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User Score:
1.3
Block Party

Block Party

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
Wreak havoc throughout the neighborhood and show your neighbors you have what it takes to be crowned the Best on the Block. Neighbors engage in fierce and funny competitions where they will perform a variety of zany and addictive games such as Super-Sack Race, Backyard Juggling, Trampoline Tricks and Lawn Bowlin'. Compete in 3 different gameplay modes, including Story Mode for single players, Quick Play Mode for Multi-player and Tournament Mode for the Ultimate multi-player competition. Simple and straightforward pick-up-and-play controls are designed for all ages.
Metascore:
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User Score:
2.8
Petz: Horse Club

Petz: Horse Club

Platform: Wii
November 11, 2008
New Petz The Ultimate Horse Adventure Tame Wild Mustangs - go on an adventure discovering and caring for wild horses. Ride With A Friend - Collect hidden bonuses with a pal and redeem cool unlockable items. Care For Your Very Own Foal - Gain the trust of your foals and horses as you raise, nurture, and love them.
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Call of Duty: World at War

Call of Duty: World at War

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2008
Utilizing the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War throws out the rulebook of war to transform WWII combat through a new enemy, new tactics and an uncensored experience of the climatic battles that gripped a generation. As U.S. Marines and Russian soldiers, players employ new features like cooperative gameplay, and weapons such as the flamethrower in the most chaotic and cinematically intense experience to date. Call of Duty: World at War introduces co-operative play, bringing fresh meaning to the "No One Fights Alone" mantra with up to four-players online for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, or two-player local split-screen on consoles. Nintendo Wii will also support a unique co-op mode for two players. For the first time ever players can experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution. The co-op campaign allows players to rank up and unlock perks in competitive multiplayer by completing challenges and earning experience points, adding continuous re-playability and team-based gameplay. Whether playing competitively or cooperatively – if players are online with Call of Duty: World at War – they always gain experience points. Based on a player’s experience rank and rank of the player's friends, Call of Duty: World at War scales dynamically to provide a deeper level of challenge. [Activision]
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.7
MLB Superstars

MLB Superstars

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2008
MLB Superstars takes America's favorite pastime into a totally new realm by bringing fans' favorite players and teams out of their natural environments and showcasing them in over half a dozen different mini games that speak to the kid in all of us. Fully utilizing the Wii's motion sensing capabilities and easy pick-up-and-play functionality, MLB Superstars puts a brand new spin on classic games with Baseball Pachinko, Baseball Bocci, and Baseball Golf. On their own or with friends, MLB Superstars offers gamers a unique baseball experience with a wide variety of activities. Fans can play Mascot Dance and have their favorite mascot boogie to the rhythm of that funky beat, or have a smashing good time with the Green Monster game by becoming the first to smash down their wall with a baseball bat, swinging frantically to stop the Green Monster from crashing through! Gamers aim for the high score and win numerous trophies to outfit their player in a multitude of ways. [2K Sports]
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Brain Challenge

Brain Challenge

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2008
[WiiWare] Boost your brain and relieve stress through 25 Visual, Memory, Logic, Math, and Focus mini-games. Choose your favorite coach and get a detailed evaluation of your performance in personal training sessions. Compare yourself with friends and family by letting your own customized Mii challenge their brains in 3 delirious multiplayer modes. Show them who is the boss! Thanks to the special Kid Test and Senior Test modes, you can gather people of all generations around the game. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
62
User Score:
tbd
Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam

Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam

Platform: Wii
November 10, 2008
[WiiWare] Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam is a frenetically active cooking game in which you have to serve the food your customers order as quickly as possible. This could be a simple task, but the customers aren't very patient, and you'll find a multitude of annoying insects that make the noble mission of satisfying your small gourmets' stomachs much more difficult. In the game's Career Mode, your goal is to become the best chef in the city. To do so, you have to prove your worth, cooking in four fantastic restaurants: the Hot Dog, Hamburger, Pizza, and Mexican Restaurant. Enjoy playing Yummy Yummy with your family, serving delicious food to the most surprising characters: vampires, ninjas, extraterrestrials, and mafia thugs. Put on your chef's hat, sharpen your knives, and turn up the heat on the stove, because you have to show the entire world who the fastest, most skillful chef is. [Nintendo]
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