Sports titles are essential on any home console, and the Nintendo Wii was not an exception, presenting a huge sports library with some console sellers (Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Wii Fit), and delivering a whole new experience with the revolutionary motion controls.
The Nintendo Wii made sports games accessible to everyone, gamers or not, offering a huge library of sports games, varying from mainstream first-party titles to obscure third-party titles, there is a lot to discover on this tiny device. Whether you’re looking for casual sports titles or hardcore simulation sports, the Nintendo Wii got you covered with its huge library.
Wii Sports / Resort2006 / 2009 |
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Full Name Wii Sports | |
Release Date November 19, 2006 | |
Developer Nintendo EAD | |
Publisher Nintendo | |
Franchise Nintendo Sports | |
Genre Sports | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
Wii Releases | |
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2006-11-19 | |
2006-12-07 | |
2006-12-08 |
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Full Name Wii Sports Resort | |
Release Date June 25, 2009 | |
Developer Nintendo EAD | |
Publisher Nintendo | |
Franchise Nintendo Sports | |
Genre Sports | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
Wii Releases | |
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2009-07-23 | |
2009-07-24 | |
2009-07-26 |
Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort are arcade simulation sports games offering a collection of games to choose from, the main gimmick of the game is motion controls Nintendo perfected the control here offering precise controls and a simplistic execution.
The first game Wii Sports offers a collection of five games to choose from tennis, baseball, bowling, boxing, and golf, using the motion controls Nintendo presented this title as a tech demo of what the Wii motion controls can do, the game was a huge success popping a sequel with new games (archery, swordplay, cycling, air sports and many more) also better controls were implanted using the new Wii MotionPlus add on.
Punch-Out!!2009 |
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Release Date May 18, 2009 | |
Developer Next Level Games | |
Publisher Nintendo | |
Franchise Punch-Out!! | |
Genre Boxing | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Canada |
Wii Releases | |
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2009-05-18 | |
2009-05-22 |
Punch-Out!! is an arcade boxing game, the game marks the fifth installment of the famous Punch-Out series. You play as Little Mac a young newcomer boxer who is looking for fame stepping into the ring to be the best of the best.
The game plays just like its predecessor putting your reflex into the challenge, in each stage, the player must predict his opponent’s moves to time his dodges and land successful hits on the head and torso. The career puts you in the shoes of Little Mac climbing ranks beating various opponents and claiming titles, in addition to the career mode a multiplayer mode is also here to keep your friend busy when they visit you, this is a very delightful arcady game keeping things simple and fun.
Skate It™2008 |
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Release Date November 19, 2008 | |
Developer EA Montreal | |
Publisher Electronic Arts | |
Franchise Skate | |
Genre Skateboarding | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Canada |
Wii Releases | |
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2008-11-19 | |
2008-11-20 | |
2008-11-21 |
Skate It is a realistic skateboarding-sim game, the game is part of the successful Skate series. The events of Skate It takes place between Skate 1 and Skate 2 in the fictional city of San Vanelona, after an earthquake hit the city most of the city’s inhabitants evacuated leaving the place in ruins and offering opportunities for skaters to enjoy themselves on the empty streets.
The gameplay is designed completely around motion controls, to do tricks you move your Wii Mote around trying to mimic the way the board flips, at first it might sound hard but giving it time and patience you will get a hold of the motion-feel. Different from the other games in the series regarding the hardware limitation the game is not open-world by any means, instead you have levels to choose from. In conclusion, if you’re into realistic sims and you have the patience to learn the gimmicky controls this might be your next pick!
Mario Sports Mix2010 マリオ スポーツ ミックス (Mario Supōtsu Mikkusu) |
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Release Date November 25, 2010 | |
Developer Square Enix | |
Publisher Nintendo | |
Franchise Mario | |
Genre Sports | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
Wii Releases | |
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2011-01-28 | |
2011-02-07 |
Mario Sports Mix is an arcade sports game released in collaboration between Nintendo and Square Enix. Our favorite plumber is back with his friends to play a collection of sports games (volleyball, ice hockey, basketball, and dodgeball), new characters are also here from the Square Enix Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest universes.
Mario Sports Mix features four playable sports, the game takes advantage of the motion controls offering a new way to experience the Mario Sports series, you can play the game solo against the CPU or co-op with a max of three players, you begin the game with thirteen playable characters, in addition, you can unlock up to six characters along the course of the game, casual gamers like myself will feel right at home playing this lovely gem.
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis2006 |
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Release Date May 23, 2006 | |
Developer Rockstar San Diego | |
Publisher Rockstar Games | |
Genre Table Tennis | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin United States |
Wii Releases | |
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2007-10-16 | |
2007-10-19 |
Rockstar Games Presents Table Tennis is a simulation sports game presented by the famous Rockstar Games known for their iconic GTA series. Developers tried translating the exciting table tennis feel into a fast-paced action-packed game.
Up to eleven playable characters are available, each with its build and capabilities, the game features two modes tournament and exhibition, just like any sports title on the Wii the Nintendo Wii version takes advantage of the motion controls offering a whole different experience from the other console counterpart.
Mario Strikers Charged2007 マリオストライカーズ チャージド (Mario Sutoraikāzu Chājido) |
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Release Date May 25, 2007 | |
Developer Next Level Games | |
Publisher Nintendo | |
Franchise Mario | |
Genre Soccer | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Canada |
Wii Releases | |
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2007-05-25 | |
2007-07-30 | |
2007-09-20 |
Mario Strikers Charged is an arcade soccer video game, that acts as a direct sequel to the Gamecube Mario Strikers. Similar to the previous game you play an exaggerated arcade version of soccer, your team consists of five members a captain, three sidekicks, and a goalkeeper, the goal of the game consists of putting the ball into the opponent’s goal, different from real-life soccer this can be done by tackling, using items to slow down the opponents, gain power-ups and many more.
Up to nine captains are playable at the beginning of the game with 3 additional captains that can be unlocked through the course of the game, just like the previous Mario Sports titles the player has the ability to use power-ups varying from standard item power-ups to unique captain abilities, strikers feature multiple playable modes ranging from cup tournament to multiplayer and challenge mode.
Shaun White Snowboarding2008 |
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Release Date November 13, 2008 | |
Developer Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publisher Ubisoft | |
Genre Snowboarding | |
Players Multiplayer, Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Canada |
Wii Releases | |
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2008-11-13 | |
2008-11-14 | |
2008-11-16 |
Shaun White Snowboarding is an arcade snowboarding video game, the game puts you in the shoes of a group of snowboarding fans trying to follow the steps of the legendary man himself Shaun White. To my surprise the Wii version is totally different from the other consoles’ counterparts, for example, the game follows a levels pattern instead of the open-world treatment on the HD consoles.
The game consists of touring around the world with a bunch of snowboarding enthusiasts following the shadow of Shaun White, up to six characters are playable at the beginning of the game, and each stage presents a challenge to complete, these challenges range from racing, trick scores, and collecting specific items. In conclusion, Ubisoft made the right choice with the cartoony style regarding the Wii hardware limitation, also they did an amazing job with the controls offering a lot of options to choose from (Wiimote, Balance Board).
Mario Super Sluggers2008 スーパーマリオスタジアム (Sūpāmario Sutajiamu) |
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Release Date June 19, 2008 | |
Developer Bandai Namco | |
Publisher Nintendo | |
Franchise Mario | |
Genre Baseball | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
Wii Releases | |
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2008-06-19 | |
2008-08-25 |
Mario Super Sluggers is a baseball video game, the game is a direct sequel to the GameCube Mario Superstar Baseball. The game offers simplistic and casual gameplay compared to real-life baseball rules, also adding to the package just like very Mario Sports title power-ups and items that can affect the course of the game.
Gameplay-wise the game borrows a lot from its predecessor, but it also includes new features such as motion controls, in-depth characters, and more of a story-driven game, up to four players can join at the same time co-op or versus. Visually the game is fine offering a colorful palette and a simple yet beautiful character design.
Virtua Tennis™ 42011 |
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Release Date April 29, 2011 | |
Developer SEGA | |
Publisher SEGA | |
Franchise Virtua Tennis | |
Genre Tennis | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
Wii Releases | |
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2011-04-29 | |
2011-05-05 | |
2011-05-10 |
Virtua Tennis 4 is an arcade tennis game, the game is a part of Sega’s Virtua Tennis series and marks the sixth game in the same series. Although the Wii port is downgraded compared to other versions of the Wii, the Wii port takes full advantage of the Wii MotionPlus setting, presenting a realistic control mimicking the racket’s movements with your Wii Mote.
The game offers multiple modes both multiplayer and solo, the main mode is the career mode where you create your own tennis player starting from scratch, training and competing in tournaments up to the Wimbledon contesting against veterans like Nadal, Federer, and Murray. Despite the fact that the Wii version might be inferior to its HD counterpart, the amazing motion controls make up for it offering precise controls presenting a new way to play tennis on your screen solo or with a friend.
EA Sports™ Tiger Woods PGA Tour® 092008 |
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Release Date August 26, 2008 | |
Developer EA Tiburon | |
Publisher EA Sports | |
Franchise EA Sports™ PGA Tour® | |
Genre Golf | |
Players Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin United States |
Wii Releases | |
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2008-08-26 | |
2008-08-28 | |
2008-08-29 |
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 is a sports simulation golf game, the game marks the 18th entry in the EA Sports PGA Tour golf series. Golf fans will find themselves right at home with this game, PGA tour 09 offers a full simulation of golf games with the addition of amazing motion control support, a very fun multiplayer experience for parties and friends, and many more.
Despite the learning curve of the motion controls, giving it the time and patience it needs, the player will be amazed by the number of details put in this game. Many consider this the definitive golf experience on the Nintendo Wii, and believe me I can’t agree more!
Pro Evolution Soccer® 20122011 |
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Release Date September 27, 2011 | |
Developer Konami | |
Publisher Konami | |
Franchise eFootball Pro Evolution Soccer | |
Genre Soccer | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Isometric | |
Interaction Real-Time | |
Players 1v1, Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Japan |
Wii Releases | |
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2011-11-03 | |
2011-11-04 | |
2011-11-15 | |
2011-11-24 |
Pro Evolution is a well-known soccer series that dates back to the heyday of the PlayStation 1. The game offers an incredible combination of arcade and simulation action in a flawlessly wrapped game. By taking part in the master league, the player may manage the team budget, add new players, alter the formation, and compete in a lot of matches.
The controls are super responsive and offer an authentic real-life experience with licensed teams, superstars players, and even real-life stadiums. The Wii version adds more to the package with its unique control scheme offering exclusive content that can be experienced only on the Nintendo Wii. While the visuals are fairly downgraded compared to other consoles, the Wii version still delivers a solid experience that will please any soccer fan.
EA Sports™ FIFA 112010 |
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Release Date September 28, 2010 | |
Developer EA Vancouver | |
Publisher EA Sports | |
Franchise EA Sports™ FIFA | |
Genre Soccer | |
Graphics 3D | |
Perspective Isometric | |
Interaction Real-Time | |
Players 1v1, Single Player | |
Monetization Buy to Play | |
Country of Origin Canada |
Wii Releases | |
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2010-09-28 | |
2010-09-30 | |
2010-10-01 |
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Freecs
A casual gamer who loves everything Nintendo, and swears by arcade racers, platformers, and hack 'n slash games.
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