A ranking of the best first-party Nintendo games on the Wii, including Metroid Prime Trilogy, Skyward Sword, Xenoblade Chronicles, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Mario Kart Wii, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl, highlighting their gameplay, design, and impact.
Nintendo is one of the greatest gaming companies of all time, and with the Nintendo Switch 2 going strong through games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, many consider the Nintendo Switch the greatest console since the Nintendo 64.
However, looking back, there are serious contenders, including one of the most iconic pieces of video game hardware: the Nintendo Wii. This legendary console made its way into everyone's home, but hardware is useless without software, which is why this list ranks the all-time best video games on the Wii. Based on elements such as gameplay, design, narrative, originality, popularity, fan opinion, critical acclaim, overall quality, and how well it used the Wiis interface, these are must-play titles.
Note that only first-party Nintendo games are featured. Starting with number 10, Metroid Prime Trilogy from 2009. This may be cheating since it isn't an original game, but the Metroid franchise includes some of the most critically acclaimed games of all time, and Metroid Prime Trilogy puts three of them together.
Samus Aran is a space bounty hunter, and these titles take her through multiple adventures, from a mysterious planet with deep lore to an alternate dimension where she must fight an evil doppelganger. The third game, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, debuted on the Wii, but the other two were ported together, delivering a complete package.
The first game pioneered the Metroidvania genre by bringing it into 3D with magnificent results, keeping gameplay flowing and introducing fun gimmicks that enhance worldbuilding, lore, and combat. Number 9: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword from 2011. The Legend of Zelda franchise might be Nintendos best, and the Wii contains one of its most controversial entries.
Set as the first chronological story, Link must rescue Princess Zelda from the evil Demise while traveling from the sky to the lands below, and also craft the legendary sword that will defeat the villain. The HD version became one of the best Switch games because it revamped the controls, the most polarizing part of Skyward Sword. The motion controls are fun but often glitchy, making combat more frustrating than necessary.
Still, Skyward Sword earns its place for its charming style, hub world, side quests, and magnificent story, which is the best the franchise has to offer. Number 8: Xenoblade Chronicles from 2010. Some franchises are renowned but still underrecognized, such as Xenoblade Chronicles, whose first game came out on the Wii. Set on the corpses of two gigantic creatures, Shulk is a researcher who seeks revenge for the destruction of his colony, taking him on a profound philosophical adventure.
It may not be fully open-world, but Xenoblade Chronicles feels like one of the greatest open-world games ever made. Pushing the limits of the Wii, it redefined the JRPG genre and is one of the best-looking games on the console. The technical feats are impressive, but it also boasts real-time combat that is addictive as players explore its vast world. Number 7: New Super Mario Bros.
Wii from 2009. Mario is the most iconic video game character, and he has plenty of games on this list, starting with New Super Mario Bros. Wii. While celebrating Princess Peachs birthday, Bowser suddenly kidnaps her, forcing Mario and Luigi to embark on a quest through eight kingdoms to free her.
Perhaps one of the most nostalgic Mario games, the co-op aspect featuring the two brothers made it an instant must-play, adding double the fun. Whether playing alone with in-depth controls or teaming up with three others for a platforming bond, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is one of the most fun games on the Wii and a franchise staple. Number 6: Mario Kart Wii from 2008.
One of the highest-selling Nintendo games is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but the Wii had its own entry with Mario Kart Wii. Adding motion controls completely flipped the gameplay for the better, making it more immersive to feel like actually driving. With a grand selection of courses and characters, fans are in for the ride of their life. Some debate whether it is the best Mario Kart game, but its online and bike balance could have been better.
Still, Mario Kart Wii is a defining entry, especially with the custom steering wheel that became a phenomenon. With some of the best courses, characters, and soundtracks, Mario Kart Wii is pure entertainment that will have players raging whenever a blue shell appears. Number 5: Super Smash Bros. Brawl from 2008.
Crossovers are always fun, and one of the original video game crossovers is Super Smash Bros. , with the Wii version being Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It brought together iconic Nintendo characters in a chaotic fighting game.
The story mode, Subspace Emissary, offered a unique adventure, and the roster was impressive. Brawl introduced third-party characters like Snake and Sonic, expanding the crossover appeal. Its gameplay balanced chaos and strategy, and the soundtrack was phenomenal. While some debated the physics compared to Melee, Brawl remains a beloved title that showcased the Wiis capabilities and Nintendo's creativity.
These six games represent the best of what the Wii had to offer, proving that Nintendos first-party titles were instrumental in making the console a global phenomenon. From epic adventures to party favorites, the Wiis library continues to be celebrated by gamers worldwide
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