Is there a game that could benefit from the Wii treatment? Is it just something that would make good use of the Wii's motion-based controls, or a game that could really use the new audience?
Wii Warm Up: Upgraded for Wii
Is there a game that could benefit from the Wii treatment? Is it just something that would make good use of the Wii's motion-based controls, or a game that could really use the new audience?
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4-30-2008 @ 9:09AM
david said...
how about re-doing Nights and making it a good game this time
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4-30-2008 @ 9:15AM
Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 said...
Nights is good.
What's your complaint about the game?
4-30-2008 @ 11:48AM
Waffala said...
Sonic Team could have spent a lot more time working on the display for it, the game looked like it still could have been on Saturn a lot of the time. Yes, I know graphics aren't everything and it's about gameplay (which I didn't play the first nights, but this didn't seem anything like it from the videos I had watched). In a game where it's supposed to be a beautiful utopian [/nightopian?] dreamscape, I was kind of hoping for some sort of effort to not have the main character made of 15 jagged polygons. While there are places where the game is nice looking, it could be so much prettier on the whole.
Also, the first nights seemed like it was about racing and score and such, this new one feels like I'm playing a minigame collection.
4-30-2008 @ 12:34PM
Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 said...
"the main character made of 15 jagged polygons"
Exaggeration much?
I look at it this way: Sonic Team were in a no win situation. They could never top the Saturn version as the nostalgia some people hold for the original is too strong. It's clearly effecting some people's judgement.
And Waffala, I really advise you to borrow someone's Saturn and play the original Nights. The Wii version looks ten times better, trust me - though that's not to say the original is not a beautiful game.
I mean, this game is clearly as good as Galaxy, if not better. If this game was called "Nights and Mario" many people would have overlooked the slight problems. I'm sure of that.
4-30-2008 @ 12:38PM
samfish said...
Noooo way. NiGHTS 2 is enjoyable enough, but it's no where NEAR the level of Galaxy. They got the flying part right, but the gameplay needed more evolution in the end.
I can still go back and enjoy the original NiGHTS (as much as one can with a regular Saturn controller, at least), but JoD just feels...off even though it's so similar.
4-30-2008 @ 9:11AM
bc said...
Umm, Metroid Prime 1 & 2??
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4-30-2008 @ 9:13AM
Ian said...
A sequel/upgrade for REZ?
Chrono Trigger
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4-30-2008 @ 9:13AM
Nigeria - MK: 0430-8491-9123 said...
I'd like to see all four Panzer Dragoon games given the Wiimote treatment. I imagine the control scheme would be really simple: IR pointer + A to shoot, D-Pad to perform the 90 degree turns, and flick the Wiimote up to slow down/speed up. I don't think any additional buttons are needed. Do it Sega.
Plus, a Virtua Cop collection would be cool. And Fighters Megamix - though I wouldn't like to play that game with the Wiimote.
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4-30-2008 @ 12:54PM
Unbreakable_idea said...
Yes, Yes and yes! I have been ranting about this on message boards for quite some time now. I'd settle for a Panzer Dragoon Orta port from Xbox1, but a new sequel would be even better. Or even a remake compilation. Hell, if Sega can bring back the lesser known (and much less enjoyable) Nights, then why not the always flawless Panzer Dragoon series? Seriously, Panzer Dragoon Orta was arguably the greatest shooter of all time and one of the best games ever released on the Xbox1. These games would be even better (I mean god-like) with IR control. Sega, make Panzer Dragoon Wii now, damnit! I command thee!
4-30-2008 @ 9:19AM
david said...
i mean the sequal not the original Nights, dire dire game, I would love pokemon snap or sin and punishement in full wii waggle mode, It would be A-MAY-ZING
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4-30-2008 @ 9:25AM
Go1denchi1d said...
It's time for Mario Paint 2.0! Point and click painting, multiplayer functionality, and a few musical minigames would be awesome!
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4-30-2008 @ 3:30PM
TheOverlord#2 can has Mario Karts?(MK:2578-3517-9859) said...
For painting on the Wii, get a Photo on the Photo Channel, cover it in white paint. Then post it to the Wii Message board...there is a free Wii pointer canvas!
4-30-2008 @ 9:26AM
Eternityx said...
I'm copyrighting this idea :D
They need to make a Time Crisis game using the wiimote as the gun and the Wii-Balance board as the step you use to unhide and shoot. Yes I Know i'm epic..
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4-30-2008 @ 3:16PM
CJLopez said...
That's one option, but a more affordable and more realistic would be "Wiimote pointing to screen - ACTION, Wiimote pointing out of screen - HIDE". Just like you reload on HOTD 2&3
4-30-2008 @ 9:29AM
Garu said...
I think they should package upgraded versions of all of the light gun Nintendo games for the NES, and all of the Super Scope SNES games into a Nintendo Classic Wii collection.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:09AM
TheWarlock said...
It would certainly end all of the suffering but I can tell you now that will never happen. EVER. But oh well, that's Nintendo for you [in a good way].
4-30-2008 @ 9:34AM
Undead Priest said...
RE4: Wii Edition is an upgraded GameCube title with the PS2 (which was a downgraded GC port) extras slapped in for good measure.
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4-30-2008 @ 9:36AM
Fox said...
Is it just me who thinks last gen games ported over with motion controls is pointless? I mean I personally don't think it brings too much to the game, you can play the Gamecube RE4 on your Wii, are the waggle controls really worth the extra money? I reckon seeing something from the NES and SNES days remade would be more worth it. I'd love to see Double Dragon remade for this generation. But thats just me
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4-30-2008 @ 9:39AM
david said...
I was all with you thinking, bah humbug shamelss cash in and borrowed my friends RE4 determined to hate it but its amazing, tried to go back to gamecube version and I find it nigh on impossible to aim with a control stick now
4-30-2008 @ 10:10AM
snkngshps said...
I agree. The only thing I like about ports is it's kind of a second chance to play games that I missed (like Okami). Even though I could pick it up on PS2 it's nice to play it on the Wii.
4-30-2008 @ 9:39AM
jan_halmes said...
It's been said before, but it's worth saying again.
Killer 7 would be far more fun on the Wii. Light Gun shooters just work better with the pointer controls.
I'd also be up for all the old first part GCN classics getting the Wii treatment. The aiming in Mario Sunshine, Wind Waker, and especial Metroid Prime 1 & 2 would do well to be Wii-ified.
But Resident Evil 0? Ugh. That makes no sense.
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4-30-2008 @ 9:43AM
Neal Eaton said...
Katamari Damacy...rolling with a tilt? Genius!
I would also like to see a Burnout game...think of the carnage you could inflict by guiding your car with waggle...you could even play the 'hand of god' and so a two fisted slam into the tanker trucks.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:57AM
Alistair said...
Yes. Definitely the Katamari trilogy, hands down.
4-30-2008 @ 9:43AM
beaus27 said...
I already mentioned this before, but the Wii really DOES need a Time Crisis or Virtual Cop Anthology.
My prayers for Samba de Amigo for the Wii, were answered.
Let's see what else.....oh a collection of all the Wooly Willy games/boards on one disc, that would be amazing!!!
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4-30-2008 @ 9:44AM
BTaylor said...
Second Sight. 'Nuff said, really...
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5-02-2008 @ 6:37PM
Yadiel2007 said...
That game is godly. One ofmy fav games of all time.
4-30-2008 @ 9:45AM
Jeff said...
Metroid Prime 1 and 2, fuck Nintendo if they dont consider doing this.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:05AM
TheWarlock said...
I agree, but in a less mean way. They should definitely do it, especially for gamers who have never played 1 & 2 but bought Corruption. *hint*hint*
4-30-2008 @ 10:12AM
Jeff said...
Yeah sorry for being an ass its just I am a little mad at Nintendo for shooting down this rumor. They have a potential Big hit ( which it already was) on there hands and they are not going to do anything.
4-30-2008 @ 9:47AM
Marcelovk said...
3 words: Jet Set Radio.
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4-30-2008 @ 12:52PM
igorponweed said...
Oh yeah! I never played the first, but SEGA could make me never want to by messing it up for the Wii.
4-30-2008 @ 9:48AM
Neal Eaton said...
Oh yeah...I forgot Luigi's Mansion. I know that technically Nintendo could just make a sequel to this game, but it would be SO GREAT! Am I the only one who loved this game?
Can't you just see using the remote to suck up the ghosts?
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4-30-2008 @ 9:49AM
iveo said...
Portals of course!!
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4-30-2008 @ 9:50AM
Ryan Hartman said...
The perfect Wii port? Oh I dunno how about a little game called ....
NIGHT TRAP!
hells yea! sign me up!
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4-30-2008 @ 9:54AM
gorecki said...
F-Zero GX would be an awesome port
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4-30-2008 @ 9:54AM
Fox said...
If you really want last gen ports I guess GTA would be pretty cool to port over. Something like another update of Vice City maybe
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4-30-2008 @ 9:55AM
koehler83 said...
I've had a PS2 for 8 friggin' years.. and Dreamcast came out a year before that!! I didnt pay $300 for shit I could've played when I started high school!
Don't promote or encourage further shovelware you dicks!
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4-30-2008 @ 9:58AM
Roto13 said...
New games. I want NEW games.
Though I am enjoying Okami.
And I'd probably rebuy, like, all of the 3D Zeldas with motion controls because they're not as fun after playing Twilight Princess.
But yeah. I'd rather not see ports of games from last generation. They're all still readily available at every video game store in the world. Come back in a few more generations.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:00AM
Christopher said...
chuchu rocket. It was underplayed even by those who had a dreamcast.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:02AM
TheWarlock said...
MUST HAVE SONIC ADVENTURES ON WII. And also Oddworld.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:03AM
holmes said...
bushido blade 2. that'd be a lot of fun.
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5-10-2008 @ 11:50PM
Don said...
Bushido Blade was such a great game. Really enjoyed how they made it... realistic. None of this taking massive amounts of fatal attacks and walking away from it.
4-30-2008 @ 10:22AM
Geoff said...
I've got a couple. ToeJam & Earl III was an enjoyable game, and it had a rather limited release on the original Xbox only. It'd be nice to get it to a wider audience on the Wii, plus the "funk-fu" controls could stand a little waggle.
Rez, from the Dreamcast, PS2, and now XBLA, is a PERFECT fit for the Wiimote ... why we haven't seen it already, I don't know. Bring it on.
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4-30-2008 @ 11:30PM
Geoff said...
After thinking about it, I'd also like to see the entire Space Quest, King's Quest, and Police Quest series (point-n-click versions) released for the Wii.
And some more modern day adventures, like Syberia.
4-30-2008 @ 10:29AM
Sora267 said...
Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2. Kthxbai.
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4-30-2008 @ 10:37AM
Fox said...
Please dear god don't let Square remake Final Fantasy X-2. It was so bad! But I wouldnt like to see X remade on Wii, I don't think motion controls would suit it at all. If anything remake it on PS3 with nicer graphics but theres still no point in that because its only last generation
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4-30-2008 @ 10:37AM
cristian said...
FFXII
D:
but square enix is the sh*t, i want a ps3 -.-'
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4-30-2008 @ 11:23AM
MC=Mii said...
I second that!
4-30-2008 @ 10:38AM
Aaron said...
Jet Force Gemini. Shut up, a man can dream.
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4-30-2008 @ 2:55PM
CubeGuy said...
That game has not aged well. My friend and I just picked it up over the weekend.
I think I fell asleep playing it. =C