The Top 10 Platformer Games on Nintendo Wii: A High-Jumping Journey!
Buckle up, platformer fans! The Nintendo Wii isn’t just about flailing your arms while bowling or pretending your remote is a sword. Oh no, it’s also home to some of the most delightful and dizzying platformers! Here’s a rundown of the top 10 platformer games that made us jump, dive, and occasionally throw our remotes (safely attached with wrist straps, of course).
10. Rayman Raving Rabbids
Starting off our list is the zany Rayman Raving Rabbids. What happens when you mix Rayman with wild rabbits? Controlled chaos! This game takes platforming and turns it on its head with a series of mini-games that are as bizarre as they are hilarious.
9. Kirby's Epic Yarn
Who knew yarn could be so epic? In Kirby’s Epic Yarn, everything – including Kirby himself – is made out of yarn. This not only makes for some stunning visuals but also introduces unique mechanics, like unraveling parts of the environment to solve puzzles.
8. Sonic Colors
Fast and colorful, Sonic Colors brings the speed as Sonic zooms through inventive and vibrant worlds. It’s a return to form for the blue blur, with tight controls and gameplay that uses the Wii’s capabilities to the fullest.
7. Super Paper Mario
Imagine if Mario had the power to flip dimensions. Super Paper Mario combines traditional 2D platforming with a twist of 3D gameplay, making for a fresh experience that still feels like the Mario games we know and love.
6. Donkey Kong Country Returns
Donkey and Diddy are back in Donkey Kong Country Returns! With challenging levels and beautiful visuals, this game is a throwback to the classic DK platformers but updated with new mechanics and impeccable level design.
5. Wario Land: Shake It!
Wario brings his usual greedy self to the party in Wario Land: Shake It!, a game where you literally shake the Wii Remote to pummel enemies and discover secrets. It’s visually charming and filled with the humor and fun that only Wario can bring.
4. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Bringing the gang together, New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers multiplayer mayhem where up to four players can jump in. It captures the spirit of classic Mario platforming while letting you bump into your friends - for better or worse!
3. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
While primarily an adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword deserves a shoutout for its platforming elements integrated into its puzzle-filled dungeons and vibrant world. It’s a Zelda game that really makes you feel like a hero on a quest.
2. Super Mario Galaxy 2
Mario goes interstellar in Super Mario Galaxy 2, a game that takes the platforming genre and catapults it into space. With gravity-defying jumps and creative worlds, it’s Mario like you’ve never seen him before.
1. Super Mario Galaxy
At the pinnacle, Super Mario Galaxy revolutionized platforming with its spherical worlds and gravity-based gameplay. It’s not just the best platformer on the Wii; it’s a contender for the best platformer of all time.
And there you have it, folks! The Wii might be known for getting us off the couch, but these games made sure we jumped right back on it, controller in hand and ready for more platforming adventures. Whether you’re dodging rabbits or exploring the cosmos, the Wii has a platformer for everyone.