Games that Should See a Wii-lease

Which games would really fit the Wii well? Powerplay tracks down 4 of those games and tells you why they should be on the Wii and of course, accesses their chances of arriving on the console.

Fight Night Round 3

^ Screenshot of PS3 version

The game is the third iteration of EA Sports’ Fight Night series and on the PS3 and Xbox 360, Fight Night Round 3 aims to immerse gamers into a thrilling boxing session with photo-realistic graphics. Although the game on Wii would not be as graphics-intensive as the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, it would, nevertheless, be a great experience. It is of no surprise that Nintendo fans have been clamoring for a more in-depth boxing game since Wii Boxing in Wii Sports as the motion-sensitive Wii-mote and its nunchuck attachment would be a perfect match for a boxing game. The official word (as of now) is that Fight Night Round 3 would not be heading to the Wii, but just recently, EA Sports producer Michael Blank said that talks are going on on whether the Wii would get Fight Night Round 3. From reports, he also added that he is sure that something would prevail sometime in the future. This gives way to suggestion that Fight Night Round 3, or even another boxing game, could indeed, eventually appear on the Wii.

Another sword-fighting game

^ Screenshot of Samurai Warriors Wave

So far, there seems to be only one dedicated sword-fighting game announced for the Wii and that is none other than Samurai Warriors Wave, which, unfortunately, has been unreleased outside of Japan. Sure, there are sword-fighting portions in Red Steel (as well as in the upcoming Dragon Quests Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors), but reviews elsewhere suggest a flawed system where movements with the Wii-mote and its nunchuck attachment do little to translate into virtual action in the game. I believe, given the increasing popularity of the Wii, another dedicated sword-fighting game, should be developed for the console. What better way to start with a Star Wars game – with more light sabre sword-fighting parts added in, of course? A shell in the shape of a sword for the Wii-mote should be packaged with the game as well. A rumor sometime back last year may turn this dream true.

A first-person badminton/tennis game

^ Screenshot of Virtua Tennis 3 for the PS3 and Xbox 360

The use of the Wii-mote, in addition to a first-person approach, to a badminton or tennis game on the Wii should provide for one of the most realistic sports game ever. There should also be support for 480p and widescreen so as to enhance the visuals as well. Unlike Wii Tennis in Wii Sports where the game handles the running for the player and where multiplayer is not supported, it is recommended that this new first-person badminton/tennis game include those aforementioned features.

Okami

^ Screenshot of Okami for PS2

Like Fight Night Round 3, Okami seems to go hand in hand with the Wii, what with the major usage of the paintbrush in the game. However, unfortunately, unlike those guys over at EA Sports who are most likely going to make Fight Night Round 3 available for the Wii, those officials at Capcom, on the other hand, denied that having any plans for a Wii version of Okami. The developer of Okami, Clover Studios, is ceasing operations soon and Capcom officials have stated that it is unlikely that Okami will see a Wii release. Now, it is your turn to guess: Will Okami ever arrive on the Wii?