10 Cancelled Nintendo Wii Games

Back with another batch of Cancelled Games; this time for the Nintendo Wii!
Check out the rest of the Cancelled Games series here:
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Video sources:
Mario Smash Football - shadowflash11
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Sadness E3 trailer, Project H.A.M.M.E.R. - IGN
uk.ign.com/
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Wizard (FX test) - GoldMetalSonic
/ @goldmetalsonic
No Limits Racing - GXZ95
/ @gxz95
Pollen Sonata teaser - ChronoDK
/ @chronodk
Project H.A.M.M.E.R. - NeoGamer - The Video Game Archive
/ @neogamer
Bonk: Brink of Extinction - Nintendo World Report
/ @nintendoworldreport
Space Station Tycoon - PlayscopeTrailers
/ @playscopexp
All other footage from Unseen64:
www.unseen64.net/
Background music from:
Donkey Kong Barrel Blast
Ghost Squad
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Strikers Charged
Mii Channel
Sega Superstars Tennis
Shop Channel
Tatsunoko vs Capcom

[@MyManJFKTV]

Sadness sounds like a nice concept. I’d like a revival for that for sure.

[@onaretrotip]

Agreed! A great shame that Sadness never came to fruition. Looks like a fantastic, and very artistic concept.

[@DoYouNerd]

Such a fun series! That Dirty Harry game looks like it could have been a lot of fun--a great, iconic character and the changes in how aggressive or lenient you are with criminals would have been fun. I remember being so excited for the Bonk game!!!

[@onaretrotip]

Thank you! Yeah, could have been interesting considering the source material, but the trailer gives nothing away. Bonk looks great too, but not sure I'm sold on the art style.

[@Tanstaaflitis]

I recall High Voltage Software having multiple games in development for the Wii that didn't release. Or at least, if they released, they were significantly different from their initial reveals. One was first person swarm shooter with a gothic theme. There was supposedly on-system footage. I think it released in XB360 as a top down perspective with a different theme.

[@onaretrotip]

Oh yeah? I'm not sure I'm aware of any of theirs.

[@Ekraelum]

I'm still sad that Sadness was cancelled. Jokes aside, there was an attempt at reviving it for Wii U, but literally the same day, the project died once again after the company who wanted to buy the rights couldn't obtain them.

[@goatbone]

Sadness was one of my most anticpated titles for the Wii. It's funny now considering how little information there was, and I was probably too young to realise that the game trailer wasn't actually game footage.

[@onaretrotip]

It's a real shame, as it's such a unique idea and looks like it could have been quite an artistic game.

[@DesertRainReads]

Would've loved to have seen Sadness release but clearly it was not meant to be. Then again, if it were released for the Wii U? Nintendo of America would've made sure the release was botched. Beyond glad, no game deserved to die on that system in retrospect.

[@shahid1296ify]

I've never seen a Wii cancelled games before. It's a shame a lot of these didn't come through. Great video again mate !

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks, Shahid!

[@GimblyGFR]

Excellent work. This is my favorite series in your channel, without a doubt. I was not aware that a Bonk game was planned for the Wii, and that Dirty Harry game had the potential to be awesome. Another great video, man.

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks! I love doing this series, so it's good to hear people are enjoying them.

[@andrewgarcia1630]

Forgot to mention that Star Wars Rouge Squadron collection was gonna be ported to the Wii but was canceled when Disney brought Star Wars

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

Was that the one that was finished? That one sounded like everything I've ever wanted from a Star Wars game. Such a shame it never came out.

[@andrewgarcia1630]

@@Captain_Neckbeard it was also gonna have a lightsaber duel game mode too. Couldnt image of how awesome that would of been 😔

[@onaretrotip]

You forgot to mention?

[@Sinisteve]

Bonk would have been interesting Love that intro with the Wii mote controlling your logo, clever stuff!

[@onaretrotip]

I'm not sure I'm sold on the graphical style with this Bonk game, Steve. Ha, thanks! I had the idea that it would be cool to have the Wiimote moving my logo, and it turned out okay.

[@mamemeister]

Love your video style Pete, great work.

[@onaretrotip]

Thank you very much, Alan!

[@retrorick]

Love your cancelled games episodes, Great video man!

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks a lot, Rick!

[@RetroAllianceGaming]

Awesome video I love the wii. So many hidden gems! Xenoblade, last story and Pandora tower are among some of my favourites on the system.

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks, Travis! The Wii kind of passed me by. I did get one a few years after release, but apart from the occasional bout of Tatsunoko vs Capcom it just sat on the shelf.

[@RetroAllianceGaming]

@@onaretrotip If I we're you I'd look into it. So many amazing games! Capcom made quite a few awesome ones on there. Most people think there is only Nintendo games or motion games/shovel ware and truth is there are a ton of amazing hidden games that barley came out.

[@onaretrotip]

@@RetroAllianceGaming Nah, I've just finally sold my Wii a couple of months ago, and doubt I'll ever buy another one.

[@nightruler666]

Dirty Harry , Project H.A.M.M.E.R, and Sadness should be revived

[@onaretrotip]

😢

[@r123456789rei123]

Another amazing video, keep it up. You´ve quickly become one of my favourite KZbinrs

[@onaretrotip]

Thank you so much! Kind words indeed.

[@Captain_Neckbeard]

This is the type of content that made me love KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@onaretrotip]

What a nice comment, thank you so much!

[@JigglyRuff]

Thank you soo much for doing this Pete your an absolute legend. I remember when Sadness was cancelled I was so upset when I didn't come out.. Project Hammer was cancelled on the Wii, I didn't know that.

[@onaretrotip]

Haha thanks mate!

[@JigglyRuff]

@@onaretrotip Do cancelled Nintendo DS games if you can..

[@onaretrotip]

@@JigglyRuff I'm already working on it, but looks like it will be a short episode.

[@JigglyRuff]

@@onaretrotip oh nice to hear man.

[@SydneyAlese]

Space station tycoon looked charming. As did the cancelled Bonk game. Great video as always!

[@onaretrotip]

Charming is a good way to describe it; I agree. Bonk looks fun, although I'm not sure I'm sold on the graphical style. Thank you, Sydney!

[@TravestyJunction]

Super Mario Spikers sure could have been fun and the Striker series in general could use a reboot.

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, it could do with a new one on the Switch for sure!

[@HsienKoMeiLingFormerYANG]

Appreciate analysis on old hidden beta. There are more Wii cancellations titles. Fire Emblem RTS, Sword of Legendia, Wet, A Vampyre Story, Silent Hill: The Arcade & Origins, Castlevania: The Arcade & Curse of Darkness, Thunder Force VI, Neo Contra, Dig Dug remake, an competition work of Stars Wars: Rogue Squadron Trilogy and lastly Batman Arkham Asylum.

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, there are an absolute ton of cancelled Wii games. The list goes on!

[@HsienKoMeiLingFormerYANG]

List for more unseen games. An amazing Wave Race seuqel to Blue Strom, Heavenly Guardian, Pilotwings revolution project, King of Fighter Maximum Impact 2, Kid Icarus reboot by famous developers Factor 5, Saint Row port by mass media games inc., The Grinder worked demo by High Voltage Software, Winter survivor horror project by n-space, Vampire: Darkstalkers Collection, Devil May Cry spin off? and less interesting Spider Man 4. Rumor Wii unknowably port in development. * Dawn of Mana * Nano Breaker * X-Blade * Vampire Night * Metal Slug 3D * God Hand * Final Fantasy X * Warcraft * Vampire the Masquerade (possibly GameCube)

[@PixelSlayers]

I enjoy every video in this series! Keep em coming! It's crazy to think how old the Wii is now. Still lots of good memories with the system, even though it came out when I was an older teenager. It's cool to see teenagers/young adults nowadays that grew up with the Wii as kids. It's a good Nintendo system to be brought up on.

[@onaretrotip]

Thank you! I'll keep them coming for as long as is possible. Yeah, it's crazy how time flies.

[@RetroSegaDev]

Nice video! You did a good job given the amount of shovelware the system got!

[@DesertRainReads]

God was it plagued with it. Meanwhile quality games like Disaster: Day of Crisis, Fatal Frame: Deep Crimson Butterfly, etc. Were relegated to Europe only or canceled releases internationally. The Wii shouldn't have sold as well as it did.

[@dontegraves5051]

You do realize that shovelware exists on every console that isn't the Neo Geo right? The PS2 possesses twice as much utter trash than the Wii ever did, especially when you indeed consider every region it released in. Besides, no one who actually cared about real games on the Wii gave any of the low budget, terrible quality garbage any time of day. Some releases slipped through the cracks but this was the fault of the publisher (Sengoku Basara, No More Heroes 2, Shiren the Wanderer, Opoona as well as other cancelled finished games like Ilvello and Disaster). Nintendo has no control over games they don't make... Fatal Frame was never intended to see the light of day stateside to begin with.

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks, Matt!

[@RetroSegaDev]

@@onaretrotip very welcome 🙂

[@RetroRecollections]

Another great episode, very informative! 👍

[@onaretrotip]

Thank you very much!

[@MorganJustGames]

You did very well to provide so much footage from games that wasn't released. The Bonk game looked great. Such a shame.

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks, Jamie! Bonk looks good, but I'm not sold on the graphical style.

[@scarcesmile9518]

Super Mario Spikers would have definitely released if it was just a volleyball game. I myself wasn’t interested when you brought up that it was mixed with wrestling.

[@onaretrotip]

Yes, a very strange choice to add wrestling into the mix.

[@mtshark7]

Awesome video Pete!

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks, Mark!

[@interghost]

Most interesting one there for me would had been Bonk. I really liked that character back in the day and would be cool to see his come back. Though that footage didn't look too good. I bet Nintendo could make a great version if they had the licence!

[@Matropolis]

interghost he likes a good bonk 😐

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, a modern Bonk would be great to see, but I'm not a fan of the 3D art style. A modern one with a similar "modernised retro" graphical style would be good, perhaps something like the new Wonderboy game.

[@KarlSturmgewher]

If there's any of these games I want revived for the Switch: Dirty Harry Project H.A.M.M.E.R.

[@onaretrotip]

I'd like to see Sadness revived!

[@shelagado1379]

I’m interested to see Wizard!

[@pferreira1983]

I think if their studios get their act together Dirty Harry and Project H.A.M.M.E.R. could still be released today. As for The Next Big Thing I think the reason that got a name change was because in 2011 a game was released with that exact same title.

[@onaretrotip]

Dirty Harry would be cool to see.

[@randylawrence6077]

I actually had a chance to play that Bonk game at E3 expo & San Diego International Comic-con, but pass it up since thought I will just buy when it comes out. If I knew back then what I know now!

[@onaretrotip]

Sorry for the delayed reply; must've missed this comment. Ah, damn. You missed out mate.

[@fergiepunk]

I'm surprised games like Winter and the Grinder didn't make this list as they were cancelled Wii games that looked really good. The former was a survival horror game from the N-Space (developers behind Geist on the gamecube) and the latter was a Left 4 Dead style game from High Voltage Software (developers of the Conduit). There's gameplay footage for both these games on youtube and they are definitely worth a look if anyone is interested.

[@onaretrotip]

Ooh, wasn't aware of The Grinder! That would have been a good addition.

[@GloryHunter]

Not long got into the Wii. Sadness sounded interesting, I do like a good survival horror game.

[@onaretrotip]

Personally I'm not a fan of horror games, Scott, but would definitely have been interested in Sadness. Looks like a great, and very artistic concept.

[@devastator200]

Great video here Pete, interestingly didn’t know any of these cancelled games, although Sadness took my fancy. I actually love the Wii, there is actually quite a few hidden gems despite the astronomical clutter of the system. Some solid AAA titles on the wii. Hacking the system is piss easy too, Nintendont works brilliantly for cube games and you can’t beat a bit of Rondo of blood on the side as well hahaha!

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks, Luke! Yeah, it has a lot of versatility for sure, I just never bothered LMAO.

[@Cheezyfeet86]

I always wanted a 'Fight Night' for the Wii. Wii Boxing was fun, but it was limited.

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, I'm surprised they didn't jump at the chance to do that!

[@IIUzzymanII]

Love the new intro dude

[@onaretrotip]

Ha, thanks! It's just a one-off for this episode.

[@IIUzzymanII]

onaretrotip well I like it. Prioritizing for the episode. Dude you dedicate a lot into your content and personally I’m very appreciative of it. Keep it up please

[@onaretrotip]

@@IIUzzymanII Yeah, I like to have an intro customised to each video (whenever possible). Thank you so much, that's much appreciated.

[@IIUzzymanII]

onaretrotip it’s what makes you stand out. As humans we naturally notice the small things. Most of us at least.

[@SEGAZombie]

Knight wars would have been A good idea shame it didn’t make it I remember Sadness was so looking forward to this game gutted it never made it I love the Dirty Harry films and again disappointing that it never made it Another great video Bud

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, Knight Wars looks interesting; especially as I love Advance Wars. Sadness is such an intriguing concept that I think I would've definitely played it, despite not being a fan of horror games. Thanks, Scott!

[@EmoURYU]

I remember looking forward to Saddness waiting and waiting. Folk calling it Vaporware cuz nothing was ever seen gameplay wise. It sounded super interesting. The guy workin on the music released what he had for it though and it sounded really neat. I posted one on my channel too actually ages ago

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, a great shame that Sadness never came to fruition. Looks like a fantastic concept.

[@Garfuck]

Great video as always! When the Wii was announced, I was fascinated because I was hoping for creative and unique games like Pollen Sonata, that would use the peripherals in interesting ways. And there certainly were those games, but ultimately the amount of uninspired and flat out boring games left me disappointed with the unexplored possibilities of the console.

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks! Couldn't agree more. The possibilities of the Wii controller weren't explored anywhere near as much as I'd anticipated. Pollen Sonata looks great.

[@theultimategamer95]

YO, No Limits Racing looks great! Shame that got scrapped. Also hot damn, I've been sad about sadness's (see what I did there?) cancellation for years man. I remember back when I used to buy gaming magazines and saw some good screenshots here and there, it looked epic. This is coming from someone who doesn't generally care for horror games at all, mind you.

[@JigglyRuff]

Yes I was looking forward to that game of and I've even pre-ordered it but I'm glad I got my money back when the game got cancelled.

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, I'm not a horror game fan either, but Sadness looks like such a unique concept that I would have definitely been interested.

[@gator9339]

I think I remember reading about Sadness in a gaming magazine back in the day. Would be cool if it was remade into a VR game

[@onaretrotip]

Oh, definitely! Seems perfect for VR, and a real shame that one was cancelled.

[@DsDoomAlexander]

What about Jet Set Radio wii? Anyway great video! So sad for Bonk :(

[@onaretrotip]

Almost zero info on JSR Wii, and only a few early concept drawings, so not really worth including. Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Justinpitchford]

Good job. U didnt say titular until about the 13min mark. Your improving. Next video lets see if u can go all the way without it:)

[@onaretrotip]

Got to have one in there mate! Hahaha.

[@Ovtsider_dsb]

Wow I actually remember watching the trailer for Sadness, damn

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, what a shame. Could have been a really unique concept.

[@adam4349]

Give me Super Mario Spikers. Bonk!!!! Dirty Harry. Project H.A.M.M.E.R.

[@onaretrotip]

Looks fun, but I'm not too sold on the art style.

[@otaking3582]

4:15 I guess that makes _two_ cancelled Wii games starring Mr T Also, I pity the fool that don't put the Mr T game on this list!

[@onaretrotip]

Haha yeah, I spotted him too. Regarding the Mr. T game, there's really nothing to show.

[@Donbro-qe3xf]

Do cancelled PSP games

[@JigglyRuff]

He will be doing that eventually, I've been waiting for the cancelled Wii games series.

[@onaretrotip]

I’m on it! 👊

[@NYCJoeBlack]

Donbro1234 - Mega Man Powered Up 2-6 and Maverick X 2-6 have been cancelled and I am still highly upset with that!!!!

[@lukesaurus8479]

Also cancelled Vita games

[@onaretrotip]

@@lukesaurus8479 Hmm, not sure about that, but you never know!

[@rollerxcore]

Bonk would have been really cool, although it really looked a bit like a phone game. i think Bonk would really suit the hand drawn 2d style graphics that can be done nowadays! some interesting titles, for a system that gets criminally overlooked!

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, I agree, Bonk would look miles better in a 2D "modern retro" art style. Thanks, Eddie!

[@DoctorVirtual]

Hi Pete 1 Mario Spikers - Ohhh man I would of liked to of played that. I love Mario Strikers Charged. 2. The next big thing looks fun. Open world reality game...I like the sound of that :-) 3. I actually like the colour concept of Sadness, that`s different...I like different. 4 years and 3 different studios. Whoah. 4. Wizard looks cool 5. Pollen sonata looks smooth and relaxing. Such a huge shame. 6. Yeah I was expecting Nintendo to do that to be honest. 7. Bonk yaaay. I would of loved this game. I love 2D platformer games with 3D graphics. 8. Spacestation Tycoon - I like Tycoon based games thanks to the 1st Rollercoaster Tycoon game. Thank you Pete for the video mate. It annoys me when certain games that have potential are cancelled.

[@onaretrotip]

Thanks for watching, Mel! Yeah, always sad seeing potentially good game get scrapped.

[@andremalerba5281]

You forgot about The Grinder, it was supposed to be developed by High Voltage and the premise was something like Left4Dead where you an would had an FPS with 4 players Coop but instead of Zombies the enemies would be Vampire things that looked like Zombies, Werewolfes and some other monsters if I remember correctly. As far as I know this one was never officialy cancelled but it totally is unless they Duke Nukem Forever it in a few years from know. But I've got really sad 'cause the game promised to be really cool!

[@onaretrotip]

Sorry for the delayed reply; must've missed this comment. Oh, there are plenty more cancelled Wii games than those shown here.

[@adamphillip5305]

That Next Big Thing/No Limits Racing looked like it could have been fun if it controlled well, highly doubt i woulda bought it but would happily fire it up on Dolphin for a quick blast if it existed. Great vid as usual.

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, definitely looks like it could have been fun! Thanks, Adam.

[@jonathangarcia-qe4fy]

here becomes I’ve always wondered what became of sadness lol I thought that game looked so cool

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, definitely an interesting one.

[@LakesideAmusementPro]

I’m glad the Dirty Harry game didn’t come out. The developer The Collective went on to make the horrendous Silent Hill Homecoming. So I doubt they would have done the material any justice.

[@onaretrotip]

Indeed.

[@Matropolis]

All these cancelled games 😭😭😭 Was never too fussed on my Wii...well actually it isn’t mine. I bought it for my Dad’s birthday lol. Great vid yet again Pete

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, I was never fussed either, Mat. Just sat on the shelf. Thanks mate!

[@teh_supar_hackr]

That Mario Spikers game could have removed the wrestling parts in favor of Nintendo, but I assume they did'int get the chance to. I don't know if Next Level Games is even allowed to make Nintendo games afterwords, though they did do that Wii Punch Out game, don't know what they did afterwords.

[@user-fv8yo2eo7x]

Their making Luigi Mansion 3 this year

[@teh_supar_hackr]

@@user-fv8yo2eo7x So Next Level Games is making the new Luigi's Mansion? Damn, that makes me want it more!

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, it seems that they could have (relatively) easily reverted it back to being just a volleyball game.

[@teh_supar_hackr]

@@onaretrotip Maybe one day it will come out

[@ben-officialmassive7982]

Damn, so many gd games too. I wouldn't mind if they where average but they all look pretty good! Dang!

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, definitely some promising games here. What a shame!

[@KarlSturmgewher]

Anyone know the song at 14:46? If anyone can identify the song used in the cancelled Bonk bits, I would use it in mugen.

[@onaretrotip]

Jungle Sunset from DK Barrel Blast.

[@benitomorales577]

Theres also a cancelled wii game called*dig dug wii*

[@onaretrotip]

Yes, quite a few more cancelled Wii games (which is inevitable considering its huge library), but surprisingly little info and/or media on them is available.

[@brookhaven86]

Thanks for reminding that I will never play Sadness. T_T

[@onaretrotip]

😭

[@Vyachesurafu333]

You Alive! )

[@onaretrotip]

Huh? I've been uploading loads lately!

[@Gojiro7]

the main character looking guy in "the next big thing/ No limit racing" looks like Markiplier XD

[@onaretrotip]

🤔

[@AJTComicsBrand]

They should really make project hammer to the switch.

[@onaretrotip]

You never know!...

[@dutchmasteret]

Bonk reminds me of Kid Chameleon anyone anyone

[@onaretrotip]

YES! I actually meant to say this in the video but forgot. The heads Bonk picks up really reminded me of Kid Chameleon!

[@joelmontoya4872]

Never really understood why dirty harry... just, not as known of a character these days. Might as well try to make a Charles Bronson game. Plus that trailer did not echo "genre defining story telling."

[@onaretrotip]

Yeah, strange that he's just vanished. Ha, the trailer didn't really echo anything tbh.

[@randomperson3629]

Why does Ea have to ruin everything it touches? No limits looked really cool and slightly reminds me of the crew

[@onaretrotip]

😢

[@DesertRainReads]

Shame none of these games saw the light of day, especially Sadness. Nintendo in retrospect really fucked up with the Wii and then totally bombed with the Wii U. Glad they redeemed themselves with the Switch though.

[@onaretrotip]

Sadness is such a unique concept and looks like it would have been very artistic; what a shame.

[@DesertRainReads]

@@onaretrotip oh dude, don't even get me started, survival horror games could've thrived on the Wii and Wii U if Nintendo just handled things right. Nintendo of America specifically fucked things up.

[@soultiger267]

Why Not Do An Epsiode On Cancelled XBOX 360 Games?

[@onaretrotip]

Been working on that one for a while, but not sure when it'll be ready.

[@reinforcedpenisstem]

The Grinder?

[@onaretrotip]

👀

[@PAINNN666]

Wahoo studios? Looks like guys involved one way or another with Klonoa games.

[@onaretrotip]

Not that I know of. Or was this a joke I'm not getting?

[@PAINNN666]

@@onaretrotip Kinda joke but Wahoo is a catchprase of Klonoa. So maybe this is guys from Namco.

[@onaretrotip]

@@PAINNN666 Ah, gotcha.

[@Marcus51090]

I never got into the WII when I play games my arse is on the couch 🛋 Doing nothing lol I never saw the love of exerting yourself lol

[@Marcus51090]

arbereshe I just never understood why dancing about is fun lol The only time I’ll be dancing around is with a drink in my hand lol ha they did have they steering wheel thing

[@Treetops27]

You can already do that with the Wii. Just get a pro controller

[@onaretrotip]

LMAO I hear that, Marcus.

[@XBlazePS3]

Do cancelled ps3 games

[@onaretrotip]

It's being worked on, but will take some time so not sure when it'll be up. I'm also currently working on PSP, DS, 360, XBOX, and Amiga, but they're all just at the scripting stage.

[@SnipeMD]

Just call it "Soccer" you muppets!!!

[@onaretrotip]

Moist of the world calls it football mate, why would we call it "soccer" LMAO?

[@PrettyBlueThings]

Great video Pete!

[@onaretrotip]

Thank you!!!