Four months since I started this thread and the results are in:
97 - Super Mario Galaxy
90 - Metroid Prime 3
87 - Zack n' Wiki
85 - Guitar Hero 3
85 - Super Paper Mario
79 - Geometry Wars Galaxy
78 - Fire Emblem, Goddess of Dawn
75 - Battalion Wars 2
75 - Trauma Center, New Blood
75 - Endless Ocean
73 - Nights, Journey of Dreams
69 - Dance Dance Revolution, Hottest Party
69 - My Sims
67 - Dewys Adventure
65 - Manhunt 2
54 - Soul Calibur Legends
NR - No More Heroes (Famitsu Reviewed? edit: 34/40)
NR - Chocobo Mystery Dunegon (Famitsu Reviewed? edit: 33/40)
NR - WiiFit
* - Super Smash Brothers Brawl (Delayed)
* - Mario Kart (Delayed)
* - Disaster, Day of Crisis (Delayed)
* - WiiMusic (Delayed)
* - Kings Story (Delayed)
* - Tales of Symphonia 2 (?)
* - Final Fantasy, Crystal Bearers (?)
* - Red Steel 2 (?)
* - Bully, Scholarship Edition (?)
* - Animal Crossing (still waiting/hoping)
* - Harvest Moon (see Animal Crossing)
* - Sword of Legendia (only in Soriku's dreams)
Not that surprising. The biggest hitter, SSBB, was delayed (one more month!). SSBB is looking like even more of a monster than it did four months ago, thanks to all the dojo updates. Super Mario Galaxy lived up to expectations and then some. I was disappointed with BWii and Nights but pleasantly surprised by Z&W. Guitar Hero delivered (in mono). I'm still looking forward to No More Heroes even though reviews are mixed.
The biggest game, but not (?) a game, seems to be Wii Fit. Non-gaming revitalizing gaming in Japan seems to be the case going by the last few weeks. I fully expect it to have a huge run and to be another system seller like Wii Sports when released in the rest of the world.
The other games that were delayed (or just wishful thinking) will probably be released this year or next. I'm crossing my fingers for a MMO Animal Crossing. And I'm still wondering if Wii Music will be something like GH/Rock Band or something a bit different.
The Wii continues to set sales records without a lot of hardcore traditional games. It's apparent that the real attraction of the Wii for many is mainly Wii Sports and to a lesser extent mini-game collections like Carnival Games and Mario & Sonic. The other trend that is becoming more clear is the Wii is capable of moving more traditional software, i.e., the sales of SMG and GH. Signs point to continuing "Wiimageddon" for console gaming. Wiisistance is futile.
