Recommend a WiiWare/VC game

Improvolone

Having a one year old leaves few hours to game, but that doesn't mean I have zero time. I've been picking up Mario Galaxy more and more to play some levels here and there, maybe in twenty minute bursts. Great game, beat it a while ago, looking for something new and something cheap. Thus my search for a downloadable game.
I only own a few VC games, Super Mario Bros, Lost Levels, Mario 3, Mega Man, Columns, and I think two others. No WiiWare games.

As for what I like, I love platformers because 'get to the end of the level' is the goal. Maybe its tricky, maybe I can do it fast, maybe its hard, whatever. It gives me a lot of options for how to play and yet its simple. I also love puzzle games, Puzzle Quest has taken so much time away from me it rivals only Diablo II.

UncleSporky

Basically the two types of games you said you like are what is best about Wiiware.

World of Goo was very nearly a lot of people's game of the year here. It is absolutely awesome, creative, unique, superlative.

If you like platformers you would probably like Lost Winds. It's only part one of...I don't know how many, and I haven't heard any info about more, but it was well-received when it came out.

You also might like Megaman 9 although it is brutally hard. But a lot of people loved it.

Look into Art Style Orbient, it's one of those other indie-feeling unique puzzle experiences.

Let us know what you think of these games!

WhiteShark

Let me recommend Mega Man 9 again. It is simply amazing, though rather difficult. If you have serious problems with the difficulty, you can buy lives and other items at the shop. At least in my case I was terrible at first, but once I got warmed up it became much easier (but still hard).

pslong9

UncleSporky wrote: »

World of Goo was very nearly a lot of people's game of the year here. It is absolutely awesome, creative, unique, superlative.

There is not enough lime in the world... of Goo.

World of Goo was my game of year for Wii by a mile (I'm not a Brawl fan) and it covers most of what you have listed as what you like. Most of the levels would definitely come in under 20 minutes.

Jam Warrior

World of Goo!

Again.

Pefect pick up and play for whatever time windows you get.

Rhesus Positive

Definitely World of Goo - it had me glued to my TV more than any game this winter. Considering I bought my girlfriend Guitar Hero World Tour this Christmas, that should tell you something.

DeaconKnowledge

Add me to the World of Goo party, but in addition to that:

Tetris Party
Bomberman Blast

You may want to try Lost Winds, the first installment is 3 hours, however it's more adventure style so if you drop it, you may not remember where you left off when you pick it up again.

subedii

I own the PC version and I'd still say World of Goo.

LewieP

Has anyone said World of Goo yet?

Because....World of Goo.

Probably one of the best games on the Wii overall, retail or Wiiware.


If you like Megaman, you can't really go wrong with Megaman 9.

Mr_Grinch

Y'know I have yet to try World of Goo but was considering it last night. What actually IS it? I watched a video on youtube and couldn't really make out what you're supposed to do

Oh and I can highly recommend Lost Winds. It's a bit short but I had a blast with it. Really good use of the wiimote and beautiful to boot.

LewieP

It's kind of like lemmings. You get stuff from A to B, using goo.

It is also made with LOVE, is brilliantly designed, everything good you have heard about it is absolutely true.

subedii

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

Y'know I have yet to try World of Goo but was considering it last night. What actually IS it? I watched a video on youtube and couldn't really make out what you're supposed to do

Oh and I can highly recommend Lost Winds. It's a bit short but I had a blast with it. Really good use of the wiimote and beautiful to boot.

Well there's a PC demo available if you want to try it, shows you the whole first chapter IIRC.

Basically it's a physics based puzzle game with awesome style and atmosphere. You often hear it compared to Portal in that it takes a simple gameplay mechanic and thoroughly explores it from different angles as you move through the puzzles, and in the way that the setting is also a huge part of what makes the game unique.

Improvolone

World of Goo it is!
I will also consider Megaman 9 and Art Style Orbient for future purchases. I've done some reading about Lost Winds and it seems too... peaceful for my tastes at the moment.

Jam Warrior

Man. After all that I really hope you like World of Goo.

Mr_Grinch

Lost Worlds is lovely and peaceful. Although throwing enemies in the air with the power of the wind and then smooshing them against rocks is also brilliantly satisfying.

Brainiac 8

I guess I'll also throw in World of Goo, and since noone else mentioned it, if you like adventure games, give the Strong Bad series a try.

Mr_Grinch

But only if you're a Strong Bad fan. I'd never heard of it/him before and bought it based on my love for Point and Click. I wish I hadn't.

That said an awful lot of people do like it.

SethMcCoy

I would like to recommend any of the Splatterhouse games on VC.

Ricky is a badass, 2x4 wielding parapsychologist.

Guek

defend your castle is also a pretty cheap distraction that is well worth $5. Keep in mind though that it really is only worth $5 and not a cent more. As party games go, it's pretty fun.

Brainiac 8

Mr_Grinch wrote: »

But only if you're a Strong Bad fan. I'd never heard of it/him before and bought it based on my love for Point and Click. I wish I hadn't.

That said an awful lot of people do like it.

Yea, before you play it check out Homestarrunner.com to see if you like the cartoon the game is based off of. Personally I love the cartoon so the games to me were fantastic.

and I'll put in a second for Defend Your Castle...it's great stuff.

carmofin

World of Goo
and
Bomberman Blast

Improvolone

I just got World of Goo 30 minutes ago.
Fucking wonderfull. I haven't played a Lemmings type game in much too long. Thank you G&T!

MundaneSoul

I've been waffling back and forth between getting WoG or MM9 for a while now. I still can't decide.

Brainiac 8

Both

NailbunnyPD

World of Goo is superb. If you don't own it in some fashion, you need to correct that.

THEPAIN73

World of Goo is the best Wiiware game around.

Others I have bought:

Tetris Party, Megaman 9, and Defend Your Castle.

All great games.

EDIT: How many levels does Defend Your Castle have? I am at I think 26 or 27.

Graviija

I'm going to make a surprise recommendation here and say World of Goo.

Also, Lost Winds is really fun and pretty.

Defend Your Castle is stupidly fun with a few friends.

UncleSporky

Oh yeah, I forgot one of the bestest Wiiwares: Dr. Mario! Always a great puzzle game. I played it with four or five people, trading controllers, for like five hours straight.

Brainiac 8

My wife still plays Dr. Mario online quite a bit.

unknownsome1

For VC, I recommend Super Castlevania IV. It's a great game and the password system let's you continue where you last left off even if your game resets.

As for WiiWare, I also recommend Mega Man 9 but just to let you know, it is a real challenge. Also, there's a game coming called Evasive Space. I've seen a trailer for it and it looks pretty cool. I recommend checking that out when it gets released.