Reggie: Third parties don't "get" the Wii, more

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Garcian Smith said:

We're already seeing improvement, really. The Wii versions of games like Sonic Unleashed and Shaun White are pulling in stronger reviews than their HD counterparts, and CoD:WAW is arguably better than the PS360 versions due to the control scheme. Now we just need something more than half-arsed exclusive efforts like Castlevania Judgment, and we'll be set.

EDIT: Also just saw that IGN reviewed Skate It really well, so add another to the pile.

 

A superior control scheme is great, but aren't things like local multiplayer and/or a strong online component just as important in a modern FPS, regardless of platform? Maybe if the developers put the same effort into the Wii version that they did on the HD consoles this could indeed be the definitive version. However, As Reggie says, most developers are not putting their best efforts on the Wii, with this being particularly evident with the Wii's 2008 holiday lineup.

From all the games you listed, Shawn White sounds like it is indeed better than the HD console versions, with Skate It looking like it's going to end up not as well recieved as last years Skate. For Sonic Unleashed pulling in stronger reviews, having the superior version of an okay game really isn't something to be vocal about.