WiiWare interests me plenty, and I can’t wait to play some of the games on the service, though some look questionable in content and quality. Others look amazing though, even with the compact 43MB limit. So lets take a look at my three most anticipated games coming out on this rising service.
3. Dr. Mario Wii
I was introduced to Dr. Mario (or actually “Dr. Wario”) through the original WarioWare game for GBA. Certain puzzlers I love, and this is certainly one of them. Add Mii and Wi-Fi support and I’m in! Plus theres news of a feature that lets you send a multiplayer demo to friends, almost like a Wi-Fi Wii version of DS’s download play. I’m definitely interested and look forward to whipping all you in Wi-Fi when its released.
2. Bomberman WiiWare
Another classic reborn on WiiWare, Bomberman, is up there in my all time favorite franchises, soley for its frantically awesome multiplayer componet, which can be found in almost every iteriation of the game. This version seems to be no downer in that department, featuring an 8-player Wi-Fi battle mode, with full Mii support. And if the Virtual Console “Bomberman ‘93″ is anything to go by, we just may be seeing 8-players on one console with 4 Wii controllers and 4 GameCube pads, making one of the best multiplayer games the Wii will ever see! I’ll be sure to download this when it releases, put it on your list too.
1. LostWinds
This has to be the most promising WiiWare game announced yet. With beautiful graphics, unique gameplay, 2D platforming, and utilizing the Wii motion-controls in interesting ways, I’m there. And its a day-one launch game for the service, showing that the platforms got true potential for l’il gems like this. Though not a lot of info is really known about this game its commonly compared to Kirby’s first DS outing, Canvas Curse, because you use the Wiimote for building paths for the little Wind Spirit hero, utilizing fire, ice, and more elements. But it doesn’t need to have a lot known about it. Its interesting, and thats enough for me. As long as the reviews are good, I’ll be there supporting it day one. And if platformers are your thang, you should be checking this one out too.
Well thats it for now, just my anticipation building as we come closer to the launching day of WiiWare in America, May 12th. Save some Wii Points and a few blocks of memory, you’ll need it for these beauts!
