Rate this Gen's Market Leader: Wii

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chocoloco on 26 September 2011

4/10

-Does not make many games I like. Gamers deserved a console with better graphics. It took 6 years or more to make a new Zelda. I really do not like the Miis.

+ Wii sports is a good party game. Mario Kart always kicks ass. Is easy for young children to play and encourges them to take gaming up as a hobby.

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Seece on 26 September 2011

Doobie_wop said:
3/10

Negatives
- 480p
- Graphically weak
- An abomination of an online service
- Horrible controller, it actually ruined one of their first party games (Brawl)
- Weak third party line-up
- No media capabilities
- Lack of great new first party IPs and even when a good game is developed it so badly distributed that it's nearly impossible to find.
- Large gaps between any good releases
- Needs a much larger hard drive
- Re-iterating on old IPs without introducing new ones
- Massive focus on one type of market for the majority of it's life-cycle
- Motion controls are implemented into nearly every game for no reason and it's never superior to an actual controller.

Positives
- Fully backwards compatible with Gamecube games.
- Home to some interesting niche games (most of them are pretty bad, but their uniqueness makes them interesting).
- It's sturdy.

This!

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okr on 26 September 2011

PullusPardus said:
E for Everyone.

Perfect answer. I agree.

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brendude13 on 26 September 2011

5/10

Pros:

+ Backwards compatibility with the Gamecube
+ Well built with a low failure rate
+ Innovative controller that works well with some games
+ Has some great and unique exclusives
+ It's probably the only console that you could convince your family or girlfriend to play

Cons:

- Lack of 3rd party support
- Recycled IP's
- Missing all of the great multiplatform games on the PS3 / Xbox 360
- Lack of epic titles and hardcore titles
- Controller is hard to use with some games
- Poor online
- Outdated hardware
- Huge lack of software features and multimedia capabilities
- You don't get what you pay for
- The console has a poor reputation amongst hardcore gamers

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adsl on 26 September 2011

9.5 out 10

The best console made since the NES.

+ Balanced game library (games for everyone)
+ Focus on local multiplayer
+ A lot of simple and fun games like the NES
+ Unique experiences that the library Move and Kinect combined can't beat so far
+ Hardcore gamers treated as a small (and almost irrelevant) niche of the market

- Lack of Nintendo first party games this year

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Smeags on 26 September 2011

Pros:

Resurgance of the Platformer genre.
- 2D Platformer's glorious comeback
  - Kirby's Epic Yarn
  - Donkey Kong Country Returns
  - New Super Mario Bros. Wii
  - Wario Land: Shake It!
- 3D Platformers continue to get better and better
  - Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2
  - Sonic's 3D Comeback in Sonic Colors
Pointer Controls Make for Awesome Control Ideas
- Light Gun Games!
  - House of the Dead: Overkill
  - Resident Evil: The Umbrella/Darkside Chronicles
- Shootin' My Gunz!
  - GoldenEye
  - Metroid Prime 3: Corruption/Trilogy
  - Resident Evil 4 (IMO the definitive version)
- Other Neat Uses
  - Flashlight (Silent Hill: Shattered Memories)
  - Paintbrush (Epic Mickey/Okami)
Motion Controls!
- Even Non-Gamers Can Jump in and Have Fun!
  - Wii Sports/Resort
  - Wii Party
  - Rayman Raving Rabbids
  - WarioWare: Smooth Moves
- Motion Makes for Some More Awesome Control Ideas
  - Super Mario Galaxy 1/2 (Manta/Bird Riding, Ball Rolling)
  - No More Heroes 1/2 (Finishing movies are so much more satisfying)
  - Tiger Woods PGA Tour
  - Boom Blox
  - Red Steel 2
Different Control Options for Varying Gameplay Experiences
- Free-hand Control
- GameCube Controller (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)
- Classic Controller/Pro (Virtual Console/Monster Hunter)
- Guitar Case/Other Instruments (Rock Band/Guitar Hero)
- NES Style (New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Kirby's Epic Yarn)
- Wii Wheel (Mario Kart Wii)
Focus on Local Multiplayer
- Mario Kart Wii
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl
- New Super Mario Bros. Wii
- GoldenEye 007
- Wii Sports/Resort/Party
Making Fitness and Dancing Fun!
- I lost 9 pounds with Wii Fit. ^_^
- Having a Blast with Just Dance.
Unique Experiences that Can't be Missed
- Muramasa: The Demon Blade
- Little King's Story
- de Blob 1/2
- Endless Ocean 1/Blue World
The Virtual Console
Very Reliable Hardware

Cons:

Internet Features were lacking.
- Friend Codes for both the Console and Games
- WiiSpeak underutalized and long forgotten
- Size Limit on WiiWare games
Weaker than the other consoles
Missed out on a lot of major third party titles
- And many major franchises that did appear only appeared as a spin-off of the actual franchise

Smeags' Score: 9/10

Even without Virtual Console/WiiWare games, I have more games for this console than I do for anything other console ever. That says a lot. The resurgance of the platformer was a huuuge plus for me this generation, and the focus on fun for everyone led to many fond memories with both family and friends. The Wii is my favorite console of all time now... and I really can't wait for Skyward Sword. ^_^

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Mr Puggsly on 26 September 2011

5/10

Here's the way I look it, a truly great library is well rounded. The Wii does not have a well rounded library.

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selnor on 26 September 2011

5/10

Just dont enjoy Nintendo first party like I used to.
N64 was Nintendos pinnacle for me. And the old Rare was what I loved most about Nitendo.

Never liked the wii mote and hated the visuals.

I prefer a mix of family games and top tier blockbusters. Of which the Wii imo lacks hugely.

I used to be a Ninty fanboy. But Ninty's decision from GC onwards lead me to foray into PS and Xbox. Which is when I fell in love with the Halos and Forzas of this world.