Wii 2008 sleeper hits dissected, discussed
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 at 11:17am by Jack
If you take out all of the obvious highly anticipated Wii titles coming out in 2008, you’d probably be left with some kind of “sleeper hit list” of titles that could very well be the silent but deadly killers in the console’s arsenal.
Conveniently, Planet Wii assembled a list of 10 Potential Sleeper Hits for Wii that are worth a look. Some titles, like Mushroom Men, Boom Blox and De Blob, have been talked about and previewed here on Infendo. But there are others. Oh yes, there are others! Find them below.
De Blob
Developer: Blue Tongue/Banana Games
Publisher: THQBlast Works: Build, Fuse and Destroy
Developer: Budcat Creations
Publisher: MajescoBoom Blox
Developer: EA Los Angeles
Publisher: EADeadly Creatures
Developer: Rainbow Studios
Publisher: THQBattle of the Bands
Developer: Planet Moon Studios
Publisher: THQMajor Minor’s Majestic March
Developer: NanaOn-Sh
Publisher: MajescoMonster Lab
Developer: Backbone Entertainment
Publisher: Eidos InteractiveOboro Muramasa Youtouden
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Marvelous EntertainmentMushroom Men
Developer: Red Fly Studios
Publisher: GamecockRygar:The Battle of Argus
Developer: Tecmo
Publisher: Tecmo
The summary of Rygar is telling, in my opinion. Basically, Tecmo was going to port the PS2 game to Wii, a la 2007, but has apparently scrapped that idea in lieu of a graphics and gameplay overhaul. It’s almost like we’re seeing a microcosm of what’s happening in the games industry all wrapped up in a little game about weird enemies and yo-yo shields.
March 4th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
Battle of the Bands is the Guitar-Hero-with-missiles, right? Yeah, that one sounds like it could be fun. The others, I have no idea. Gotta wait and see, I guess.
March 4th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Not too sure about Monster Lab, since it is rumored to be coming to the PS2 as well.
All the other ones have potential, even Rygar, which is now a re-make than a port.
March 4th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
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March 4th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
My most anticipated game isn’t even on this list! Where’s Baroque??
March 4th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
This list is a bit thin IMO and I’m a strong proponent of the Wii. :\
March 4th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Don’t hate me, but I’m kind of looking forward to Opoona. I don’t know if it will be a sleeper hit though.
Perhaps I should have said nothing…
March 4th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
I hope that some of these games, and others for that matter, will be big surprise hits.
With only Brawl and Mario Kart announced thus far from Nintendo as sure-fire big hits for the Wii, I am getting little nervous. But then again Nintendo could be holding back a big surprise…
March 4th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
I’m with kentbphat. I already have Opoona reserved, and as one of the Wii’s only real RPGs I’m excited to play it.
March 4th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
Wii is a great invention. The console is fine but I personally think their games are a little bit expensive. But it is a great console though. I love Nintendo, but only can only to play Nintendo classic.
March 19th, 2008 at 8:21 am
Yeah, I’m thinking that Monster Lab looks pretty good.