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The Wii's best year? I absolutely think so.
To many, 2008 seemed like a disappointment for the Wii software-wise during the second half of the year. It was regarded as the Wii's worst year by many, but 2009 changes everything. There are so many quality third party titles coming, and we have yet to hear what Nintendo has in store for the year! Note that this is not a complete list and will miss some titles. Regardless, this shows off the main highlights of the year, and any gamer should be interested in any of these titles. Happy Wii gaming this year!
MadWorld
From the creators of Viewtiful Joe and Okami comes a new game for the Wii! In this game you play as Jack and you must tear down your foes in the game's over-the-top, stylish, and violent black and white setting. Impale enemies on spikes, rip someone's heart out, and slice them up with your chainsaw. For the people who like violent, over-the-top games like No More Heroes, this may seem like what you were looking for.
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
From Vanillaware, the creators of beautiful 2D games like Odin Sphere on the PS2, comes Muramasa: The Demon Blade. While it's not a sequel to Odin Sphere, it seems like a spiritual successor to it. The game focuses on Japanese mythology rather than Norse mythology like Odin Sphere. You choose to play as either the male Kisuke or the female Mohime. For fans of Odin Sphere, action RPGs, or just 2D games in general, this seems like an amazing new game coming to the Wii.
Sin and Punishment 2
Sin and Punishment 2
Not much is known about this game besides the fact it'll remain an arcade-esque shooter in the same vein as the original. For fans of Treasure, or people hoping for a sequel to the original Sin and Punishment on the N64, your wishes have been granted.
Punch Out!!
This game is a cell-shaded remake of the first Punch Out!! on the NES. Glass Joe, Von Kaiser, and King Hippo are all shown as opponents of the Minor Circuit. Motion controls have been confirmed to be used in this game. For fans of the original, or boxing fans looking for a fun new game, this looks like a perfect title for you.
Monster Hunter 3 (tri-)
No one expected the Wii to steal the PS3 exclusive that was Monster Hunter 3. This game looks like one of the biggest scale - if not THE biggest scale - games announced for the Wii. The game will be similar to the other Monster Hunter games on the PS2 and PSP and will have much better graphics, a good online system, more monster interaction, a cooler control scheme (for those who don't want to use the Wii remote, classic controller support has been announced), and a new underwater aspect where you can go underwater for some fishing (read: epic underwater hunting!). The game will also support split screen so for those who have friends, a significant other, or family who are into gaming. This game should also be of interest to those wanting large scale games for the Wii, and of course Japanese gamers who are in love with the series, or just like Japanese games in general. This game is likely to come out in Japan but the NA release is still iffy for 2009. Nonetheless it's a great addition to the Wii's 2009 line up.
Klonoa: Door to Phantomile
The Klonoa series seems to have a big following. The series must be THAT good. This game is a remake to Klonoa: Door to Phantomile for the PS1. It's also a platforming/RPG hybrid. Fans of the series should look into this game. Not to mention people who want to see what all the hype is about (like me).
Trace Memory R: Gateway of Memory
This game is a sequel to the original Trace Memory for the DS. Although this game allows to you adventure, unlike the DS game. For fans of the game on the DS, or those who are interested in mystery games, this should be a title to look forward to.
Arc Rise Fantasia
From imageepoch, the creators of Luminous Arc and, comes an RPG for the Wii. The game's artist is Kenichi Yoshida. He was the artist of the anime Eureka Seven. Besides him, there's a lot of promising staff for this awesome looking RPG. The game's scenario is from the same person who wrote Tales of the Abyss' scenario, the director also directed Tales of Symphonia, and the composer is Yasunori Matsuda, who made memorable soundtracks for games like Chrono Trigger and Xenosaga. For the actual game itself, the game is set in the world of Meridian. Creatures called Contaminant Dragons cause trouble and when the empire receives word that the dragons have set their eyes on the capital Diamant, it immediately sets out an army including characters Bright and Alse. Bright is injured but is healed by a girl called Ryphia. The game's main story is said to be 40 hours with even more hours clocking in for doing side quests and the like. It'll also be turn based. For RPGs fans such as myself, you MUST set your eyes on this game.
Fragile: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
From tri-Crescendo - the makers of the Baten Kaitos games for the GameCube and Eternal Sonata for the Xbox 360 and PS3 - and the Venus & Braves team, comes a brand new action RPG/adventure game for the Wii. Fragile is set in a post-apocalyptic world that has lost its light and is covered by dense fog. Almost all of the world's population has vanished, and the cities have been left abandoned. Not only is the concept cool, but the art is beautiful and amazing. The main character is a boy (yes, he is in fact a guy, not a girl like many seem to think! Laughing ) named Seto. In the game you use a flashlight and items like sticks, hatchets, bows and arrows, you name it, to fight off enemies. For RPG/adventure enthusiasts this game should be perfect for you.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
Another entry in the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles series. The game allows Wii and DS players to play at the same time. In the Wii version we know that Miis can be used in the game in the form of masks. Characters we know of are Charlotta, who seems to be the protagonist of the game. She's a young girl who ventures out of her village during her 16th Birthday, finding a massive tower, and the antagonist of the game, called Larkicus. Fans of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, or people looking for an interactive Wii-DS game should look into this game.
Rune Factory Frontier
This game is another entry in the Rune Factory series. It's a simulation/action RPG, and is similar to Harvest Moon, but you can go to dungeons and fight enemies instead of farming and whatnot. The game takes place on the island of Tranrupia and there is an island in the game that takes the form of a whale in this game. The world is set to be very large, which is awesome. There are many returning characters from the game, and the most notable one is Raguna from Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon on the DS. Fans of the series, or people just looking for a large world RPG should look into this title.
Little King's Story
Little King's Story is a simulation RPG that seems very promising. Besides the awesome staff of people who worked on Harvest Moon, Dragon Quest VIII, Final Fantasy XII, and the composer being Yoko Shimomura, famous for her music in the Kingdom Hearts series, the concept sounds pretty cool and quirky too. The main character of the game is named Corobo Bredand, who finds a crown which makes people follow his orders. As King of the Village, his goal is to grow the village and make his subjects happy. Besides your kingdom, there are 7 other kingdoms, each with their own king.
Endless Ocean 2: Beautiful Ocean
This game is the sequel to Endless Ocean also on the Wii. Not much is known, but anyone familiar with Endless Ocean and has enjoyed it should look into it.
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