100 Amazing Wii Games in 20 Minutes

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[@kingofcheshire]

Watching this video in 480p to honor the Wii

[@BatataKarambas]

You, sir are a hero

[@voiceactordavid]

Hahah, John in 480p...

[@SilverShion]

But the Wii is 480i

[@kingofcheshire]

@@SilverShion the i in 480i stands for impeccable

[@DTOSX666]

@@SilverShion you could plug seperately-sold component cables and have 480p on your glorious EDTV :)

[@thenerdygamer3944]

John and 20 minutes talking about the Wii. My day just got a lot better

[@therubestergaming]

23 minutes. Wahoo

[@NessNoldo]

@Garrus Vakarian Is not that bad. Is amazing when you get used to it.

[@NessNoldo]

@Garrus Vakarian I enjoyed every game with that feature and was not painful at all, and I know a lot of people that loved it too. "Painful'' is such a big word and sometimes people just make a big deal from nothing. Did you know you can use the Wii Mote barely moving the thing, instead of doing the movement like if it were real? Yeah, I mean: you don't have to make a blade slash like if the Wii Mote were a real sword. That's just stupid and something only casual players would do or complain for. Just emulate the movement. Don't complicate yourself. I still play on the Wii and the games were Wii Mote is well implemented are the best.

[@sigfreid1189]

I like him constantly getting interrupted by himself

[@rasyadiskandar759]

having all this on hand knowledge of the wii's library is impressive

[@BatataKarambas]

The Wii, on the surface, seems like "that console with Mario Galaxy and a lot of shovelware" to a lot of outsiders, but the more you dig through, the more gems you keep finding

[@hajisaiku]

Exactly same with the Wii U even though it's classified as a failed system I definitely see it as a trial and error system were there was slew of games definitely worth playing

[@BatataKarambas]

@@hajisaiku Yeah, definitely, Nintendo just went with it with the Wii U, they had to fill in the gap with a console while they were working on their better project (Switch), that's why I always thought that a Wii HD or New Wii would be perfect to extend the life of the console

[@hajisaiku]

@@BatataKarambas yeah I really like the wii u for what it is its just Nintendo messed up on their end for this console 😔 if they just allowed way more ppl to get the code for the pad and wasn't so strict the wii u could have been awesome....

[@BatataKarambas]

@@hajisaiku Yeah....oh well, it is what it is, we move, Nintendo's future seems bright, and hey! We'll see what the upcoming E3 has to offer! ;)

[@vslazer6728]

Like Punch-Out!

[@tumamaeswatona7827]

As a virgin, i feel offended by the inclusion of Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

[@Shoono]

😎

[@crudepuppy4325]

Ah a fellow Scott the woz enjoyer

[@nice-guyhunter4013]

This is just Jon flexing how many games he’s played

[@Matthew_Murray]

Prerecorded Jon, Video Jon, and Editing Jon all in one video about 100 Wii games.....someone please go check if he is okay

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

It's annoying how little people actually know about the wii game library. Loads of great games.

[@barrywade3774]

“Any Game is Better with Bots!” Controversial Opinion, bold, I like it.

[@orvoloco8261]

Last Story, Xenoblade Chronicles and Pandora's Tower. The perfect trilogy. Just these 3 games worth the price of the system.

[@LocrianDorian]

John, you're a damn machinegun of KZbin videos, and I love all of them, we have very similar tastes. You guys at NintendoLife are killing it right now, keep it up!

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

F

[@TrepeGB]

Jon says “hey everyone!” enthusiastically at the start of the video and I can’t help but hit the like button. 😃

[@videomissionary]

Meanwhile Alex: *hHHhhHHhHHHhhh...*

[@TrepeGB]

@@leighdappa I imagine him popping up from behind a bush to say it. It’s mildly creepy. 😂

[@lordlegend2341]

john : (at sonic colors) Could be coming back sega : your prayer has been answered edit : man he just made a video about 100 games without researching . Imagine not appreciating this guy. even sega appreciates him they answered his prayers

[@Neoxon619]

Now that Tsunku kicked cancer’s ass, I hope he can bring back Rhythm Heaven to the Switch. Also, can’t wait for Sonic Colors Ultimate.

[@toulouse4209]

Heck yes!! The switch NEEDS a rhythm heaven game and a wario ware title!!!

[@julianx2rl]

Finally, the greatness of the red Wii has been acknowledged!

[@voiceactordavid]

Yep

[@Player-jh4ko]

It looks ugly lol.

[@autumn64fromdeltarunechapter3]

@@Player-jh4ko WE HAVE A HERITIC, BANISH HIM

[@dennisvillamor2806]

This video should be called “Jon Snubs Flingsmash for the Nintendo Wii”

[@quag311]

It doesn’t take much to twist my arm in order to hang out with Jon for 20 minutes.

[@carlosr7723]

I got The Conduit for my little bro not knowing much about it. He really wanted a shooter but we only had a Wii. he ended loving that game and eventually they made a sequel. I got him the Deluxe version of Conduit 2. He was so excited and grateful.

[@jckun100]

He better includes Pandora's Tower, that game is underated.

[@mds_516]

I guess it was forgotten like Punch Out Wii 😅

[@Tiger_Woods]

Makes me wanna go play my wii now

[@rotallyPumpered]

For some of my favourites that weren't mentioned- Kororinpa 1 & 2/Marbles! Balance Challenge - A uniquely intricate take on a Marble Madness style game. Works beautifully with the Wii Remote's tilt controls, showing that even the base remote can do 1:1 gyro tracking. The levels get really challenging, and you might need to hold the controller upside-down in some sections to keep going. Really scratches an itch I'd had for decades beforehand. Go Vacation - There's a Switch port of this now, but I think it's still worth mentioning as a highlight of the Wii library. It simulates four kinds of holiday resort for you to roam around and discover hidden secrets at will. You can drive cars, skateboard and ride horses, alongside taking part in around 100 minigames that include simplified versions of Namco classics like Ridge Racer and Taiko no Tatsujin. The soundtrack's full of laid-back arrangements of deepcut Namco tracks too, for hardcore fans. Tomena Sanner - A chaotic WiiWare autorunner that carries a lot of the humour and energy of Project Rub, as well as resembling its art style. A fun little game that's easily worth a shout. Super Mario All Stars - This was met with a lot of cynicism at launch, but that shouldn't distract from the quality of the game, especially when you can regularly find it selling for pennies. Super Mario Bros 1, 2, 3 and "The Lost Levels" (The Japanese SMB2), all remade for the 16-BIT SNES, and featuring save functionality for the first time. There are more practical options for many people looking to play this, but if the Wii is your only Nintendo console, it's well worth picking up. If you have other platforms, it's still a fun novelty to have this on a Wii disc. Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo - Nowhere near as good as the GBA's Dragon Ball: Advanced Adventure, but a similar 2.5D action platformer that carries a lot of the whimsy and energy of early Dragon Ball. The Red Ribbon and King Piccolo sagas translate well to this style of gameplay, and there's been a great deal of care taken to present the story faithfully, with voice overs from the Japanese cast of the anime. A bit niche, and not essential, but a treat for fans of early Dragon Ball.

[@mattr0fact949]

I'm so happy epic mickey was here, no one talks about that game

[@cammoore___]

Woah, I didn't realise how many games that Sega published for the Wii!

[@teenkitsune]

I'm with you Jon, the Wii was awesome, that was my go to console in high school and the first few years of community college.

[@HackerAtesh]

I'm so impressed by Jon's depth of knowledge

[@mutantmangoman]

This really shows how much more retail games were willing to experiment in earlier generations

[@davey_rulez7301]

FE: Radiant Dawn and Donkey Kong Country Returns are in here, I am satisfied. They’re absolutely my favorite Wii games.

[@Mystic-Aidan]

14:05 The Poképark games are two of the best of all time, so it’s great seeing it adknowlaged for once.

[@thomasmoore5532]

Epic video. Best part is the squeal of “Klonoa!!”

[@audoodle9963]

When Jon says 100 Wii games I knew I was gonna get some deadly creatures love in this video.

[@ZyphoseGaming]

I've been trying to remember the name of The Munchables for years so I could play it! Thank you for this list!

[@SthitadhiChakraborty]

Jon: "You wanna see some real speed?"

[@Joeynator3000]

One game that wasn't mentioned here that I liked back then, Elebits.

[@AzureZero20XX]

Great list! This was awesome! My favorite is Pandora’s Tower!

[@realkingofantarctica]

6:08 The change in tone completely caught me off-guard.

[@robertgilbert3703]

No love for Pandora's Tower?

[@bareq99]

Hearing Johm talk about games and calling each game "the best game ever made" gives me happiness and positivity vibes! Make me forget about the world problems for a while and reminds me how gaming is so awesome :)

[@Gamersgoinblind]

I'm watching this to see if I'm missing anything, and it looks like I haven't explored the PAL region enough

[@greyfox111483]

Red Steel 2 was one of my favorite games and now it's summed up basically as a tech demo. Great job with getting through all these though.

[@wesreleases6346]

Never realized there were so many quality games on the Wii. Time is looking back on the system much more favorably than it was viewed during its time.

[@colingznetworkplus4618]

Bit.Trip Runner is so underrated! I have it on my Switch right now

[@dobadobadooo]

A top 100 is a bit much, but in the spirit of celebrating the Wii, here's my top 25 Wii Games: 25. *Bully* 24. *Donkey Kong Country Returns* 23. *Harvest Moon: Animal Parade* 22. *Muramasa: The Demon Blade* 21. *Punch Out!!* 20. *The Last Story* 19. *Kirby's Adventure Wii* 18. *Super Mario Galaxy 2* 17. *Wario Land: The Shake Dimension* 16. *Metroid Prime 3: Corruption* 15. *WarioWare: Smooth Moves* 14. *Super Mario Galaxy* 13. *MadWorld* 12. *Little King's Story* 11. *Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn* 10. *Super Paper Mario* 9. *The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess* 8. *Xenoblade Chronicles* 7. *Mario Kart Wii* 6. *Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition* 5. *Super Smash Bros. Brawl* 4. *The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword* 3. *No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle* 2. *Okami* 1. *No More Heroes* Honestly, the Wii is ridiculously underrated. It has arguably one of the best lineups of any console to date, and easily stands alongside the SNES and Gamecube as one of my favorite consoles of all time.

[@lw1391]

Bully is AWESOME

[@Langeheinicke]

We can talk once you’ve played Dood’s Big Adventure compatible with the UDraw

[@ok_uh_eli_i_guess376]

I was so happy when a boy and his blob came up, I’m super nostalgic for that game and it was one of my first

[@kacheek9101]

I seriously love the direction Nintendo Life has taken

[@stretchedmetaphor3238]

Very cool you mentioned Tatsunoko vs Capcom! One of the best fighting games on, and off, the Wii

[@jexusdomel5194]

John's brain when it cant think of anything to say: it's great, just play it, come on

[@christiant.-sg7719]

Let the nostalgia begin! "MarioKart Wii...Wa-hoo!"

[@edwheezer6231]

The preview showed Jon talking about Boom Street. I haven't even watched the video and I can confirm that the title didn't lie :D

[@fattony75]

Ok I know Jon probably wanted to challenge himself by fitting all of these into 20min but honestly I would love a video where he talks about these games, but more relaxed and for longer! haha

[@legendofjess6044]

Damn, no Mario Super Sluggers. You didn’t have to hurt me like that

[@jomol4598]

we do not deserve this man

[@princegroove]

Sure, the majority of the more realistic games look natively muddy on HD TVs but the first party studios achieved visual magic.

[@fluffibuni8663]

Another superbly entertaining video. As a Wii fan with over 120 physical titles and about 40 Wiiware games, it was fun to watch the rundown ... and while you covered a few games I'm now interested in investigating, there were plenty I wouldn't touch, lol. Any top 100 Wii selection missing Medal of Honour Heroes 2 is an instant fail :-)

[@_cityjunk]

Hey everyone! Jon from Nintendo Life is here!

[@martincardenas5196]

Most people hate motion controls but I really enjoy them specially aiming

[@AlexEgiyan]

Finally a video about my fav console

[@voiceactordavid]

Yeah... i love 3DS too, but thats me.

[@JasonPuckettNY]

If Jon ever goes on the show Password he's gonna be prepped and ready

[@OtterpunkTV]

Okami! We need a sequel so badly

[@caspervanalst6033]

There is. Okamiden on the ds.

[@OtterpunkTV]

@@caspervanalst6033 A true sequel

[@metroidmayhem8463]

Kudos to the off the cuff presentation that was good

[@rmgb-tv]

I'll throw Kororinpa, Marbles: Balance Challenge, Mercury Meltdown Revolution and The Kore Gang into the mix

[@BerserkerNosaj]

This was incredible, impressive, informative, and interesting.

[@Mr.Foxhat]

Everytime I see people talk about The Conduit and not Conduit 2 I feel so sad. I'd argue that it is a Top 10-15 Wii Game at the very least and is the best FPS on the console (not counting Metroid.) It is one of the best hidden gems on Wii, and the production value is incredibly impressive. I highly recommend that over the first game by a long shot.

[@ja-nathen]

The fact that you can play 2 with a classic controller makes it automatically makes it better than the first

[@Mr.Foxhat]

@@ja-nathen IMO the Wiimote+nunchuck is vastly superior to Analog (I think there were tests done back in the day showing that the Wiimote was close to Keyboard and mouse in accuracy.) The fact it gives more control options is still nice though. I would love an HD Switch port with Gyro controls as an option.

[@cjt217]

Imagine not appreciating the work on Jon Cartwright. Just imagine a life that sad

[@s.p.d.magentaranger1822]

Jon: mentions Epic Mickey Me: (Happy Spatter noises)

[@lugisky385]

Kirby epic yarn and trauma team are the best wii games ever

[@saturnfirefly3714]

Thank you so much for Arc Rise Fantasia!! It is so good they copied and pasted the story and characters into Tales of Zesteria. (Same people, team). The 2 main actors sound like they are new while the rest of the cast is great and those 2 characters get better by mid game.

[@JoyContent2]

Jon you forgot to mention Funky Kong is in Mario Kart Wii.

[@alouchis6155]

Damn I am impressed by how much you can keep up under pressure! Great work Jon! Keep it up!

[@jemilumanzor7049]

If Jon keeps talking about the Wii, then we must do a movement asking for the Wii to have online connectivity again, as it was such an amazing console to play online and had incredible games

[@mikeychrisanthus9948]

As impressive as this was, just, thank you for acknowledging punch out even if it wasn’t on the list. It really is one of the best on the platform in my opinion

[@SteffoGaudo]

Just started to watch the video and I hope Super mario all sports mix is in here

[@SteffoGaudo]

Rip it wasnt there :(

[@wackgusty4850]

Alot of people like to crap on the Wii because it wasn't HD and people thought it was made for casuals, but it has one of the best libraries of all time. It has the fun party games that it was known for, but it also has platformers, shooters, adventure games, and some of the best RPGs of all time (I'm looking at you, Xenoblade). This era of gaming (the Wii and DS) is something I think only the switch has come close to replicating, it was just pure fun.

[@thediegol]

What a great video, I'd love to see one with the best platformers

[@zbone5228]

I dig Ordon Village in the background

[@lucasrochasm]

A legend. I would just snap and talk about the fifth game for 19 min.

[@Franklinplatt64]

Every video with Jon is gold.

[@andrewsmith4581]

My favorites in no particular order: Wii Sports Resort Super Paper Mario Wii Music Xenoblade Chronicles Mario Galaxy 2 Mariokart Wii Donkey Kong Country Returns Mario Super Sluggers Epic Mickey Captain Rainbow Metroid Prime Trilogy Metroid Other M Final Fantasy Crystal Bearers Okami

[@merpsach]

Fortune/Boom Street is one of the most underrated games on Wii.

[@mightilyoats2729]

It's supremely strange that the Wii gets slammed for its shovelware when the PS2 had way more shovelware.

[@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450]

I accept the PS2 as my adoptive parents, but I never understood why people don’t complain about that when they complain about the Wii lol.

[@WooFooBattlefield]

Three words: Vir the Gin

[@JasonMabone]

@@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450 @MightilyOats While nearly all consoles have their fair share of bad titles, the PS2 has way, way, WAY more great games compared to the Wii. It was, and still is, the home to many great exclusives that are still worth playing today. Just look at this list of 100 "Amazing" Wii games. Many of these, in my opinion, only passes as decently good -- not great, and some can also be played on PS2. The Wii never got the best games third-party companies can offer, often getting ports of whatever's made for PS2, PSP and other older consoles, while the PS2 was the king of its generation with its game library being one of the best of all time.

[@TheOneAndOnlyEli]

I used to love world of goo

[@justinkeys2708]

100 Amazing Wii games minus Dead Rising Shop Till You Drop but plus Super Punch Out!!. The Wii did provide a lot of fun games, I enjoyed my time with it and even after it playing those games on Wii U.

[@bowserjrsoutsidestory7125]

the sonic storybook games dont get the respect they deserve

[@maroonkennedy6213]

I was all about MySims, The Sims, and SimCity on Wii when I was a kid

[@craiganderson7986]

Yeah, all the MySims games were amazingly fun to play!

[@philipbooth8076]

De Blob 2 was really good also.

[@theskyrax670]

That was on 360 and PS3 too

[@z33chie]

Your Zelda setup has me drooling

[@OneOneTwo112]

THANK YOU for including Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10, two of my favorite Platformers ever :)

[@charliegolding9439]

other M gang still here in 2022. always will enjoy it

[@philmartin7928]

So glad you mentioned Muramasa! It’s such an underrated game and is just simply stunning! I wish it came to Switch because I really would love to play it again.

[@Steve-jo8tg]

1: Doshin The Giant: New Play Control

[@Strohbie]

Bravo! Excellent. The best games you didn’t mention: Pinball Hall of Fame: the Williams Collection DJ Hero 1/2 Geometry Wars: Galaxies Beatles Rock Band Lego Star Wars Ghostbusters

[@axelatticus2642]

I said it before and I'll say it again... John is a Nintendo Scholar. If there was a video game history class he'd be the best teacher.

[@sawmillthrill]

I have to say, my favorite Wii game is probably Fishing Master, developed by Hudson Soft in 2007. The Wii has one of my favorite libraries of Nintendo games: Punch-Out, DKC Returns, Mario Galaxy 2, Pokemon Rumble, Pokepark, and so many more, but Fishing Master remains my favorite. It’s basically a fishing minigame expanded out: fish pokedex, so many real and fake fish to catch, a great soundtrack, simple and fun motion controls, and a touch of random humor makes it the top for me

[@RB-eb9mr]

The Wii has a lot of great games.

[@medusathedecepticon]

The Wii has such an interesting variety of games. :3 so happy to see games like Epic Mickey, PokePark, and Rune Factory Frontier on here too.

[@BrerOswald]

My favorite console. Glad someone's made a list to show it has great games.

[@GomiKeigo]

If someone is still watching this in 2024, I'd like to recommend Sengoku Basara. An underrated and forgotten Capcom game. Fashy hack'n'slash, with stage gimmicks and really good graphics for the time.

[@sageoffire3964]

Why did it take me 9 and a half minutes to realize this was in alphabetical order?

[@addy241]

It’s WHAT

[@NyanMango]

Little King's Story and Dokapon Kingdom were some of the best games of my childhood.