1. Super Mario Galaxy 2
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2010
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The working title of this game was "Super Mario Galaxy: MORE." And that's what it is.
Instead of a sequel, this game is a retelling of the original "Super Mario Galaxy" with all-
new levels to explore.
2. Super Mario Galaxy
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (3D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Bowser's back, but now he's packing intergalactic power stars that allow him to manipulate planets. After creating his own galaxy, he needs someone to keep him company, so he returns to the Mushroom Kingdom and kidnaps Princess Peach. It's up to Mario to travel into the depths of space, retrieve the power stars, and ultimately rescue Peach.
3. Mario Kart Wii
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Driving (Kart)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The original kart racing game returns on Wii. Now with a variety of control options and fixed (finally!) drifting and mini-turbos, this game is a great time for both beginners and long-time fans.
4. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: E
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: Mario returns to his roots in this 2D sidescroller that more closely resembles "Super Mario Bros. 3" than it does "Super Mario 64." Up to 4 players can join the action simultaneously for the first time ever in this long-running series.
5. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2008
Overall Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (2D Fighting)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Game Arts
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The ultimate Nintendo fanservice mash-up comes to Wii. Pick your favorite Nintendo character and have him/her beat the stuffing out of other Nintendo characters, and a few other cameos, such as Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog.
6. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2006
Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: When his pastoral life is threatened by darkness spreading across the land, yet another Link in the long chain of heroes takes up the sword to set things right. Venture through a world filled with foes in the company of a strange, imp-like girl named Midna, who knows more than she is willing to admit.
7. Xenoblade Chronicles
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: The third in the "Xeno" series of games, which previously featured "Xenogears" and the "Xenosaga" Trilogy. "Xenoblade" takes place in a world that resulted from a battle between two gods: the Colossus and the Machine God. These two deities struck each other mortal blows, which locked them in their final battle for all time. But the world was not ended: Life sprung up upon the backs of these eternally frozen gods and continued the war anew.
8. The Last Story
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2012
Overall Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Genres: Role Playing (RPG) (Action RPG)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Mistwalker, Artoon
Publisher: Nintendo, Xseed Games
Synopsis: The latest RPG developed by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the father of "Final Fantasy."
9. Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition ( BioHazard 4: Wii Edition )
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2007
Overall Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter)
ESRB Rating: M
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Synopsis: This enhanced port of "Resident Evil 4" features unique Wii controls.
10. Metroid Prime Trilogy
Platform: Wii
US Release Year: 2009
Overall Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars
Genres: Action (First-Person Shooter, Action/Adventure)
ESRB Rating: T
Developer: Retro Studios
Publisher: Nintendo
Synopsis: This limited-edition Western compilation includes the New Play Control! versions of "Metroid Prime" and "Metroid Prime 2" as well as "Metroid Prime 3" on one disc.