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<h2>Nintendo Videogame Database</h2> <h6>By Cassandra Dillhoff</h6> This database explores effective UX/UI categorization using a limited selection of games from the Nintendo portion of the author's video game collection. [[Enter the project]]

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[[NES Classic]] [[Super Nintendo]] [[Nintendo 64]] [[GameCube]] [[Wii]] [[Wii U]] [[Nintendo Switch]]

<h2>Genre:</h2> [[Action, Adventure]] [[Action, Arcade]] [[Fighting]] [[Fitness]] [[Hack and Slash]] [[Platformer]] [[Shooter]] [[Simulation]] [[Racing]] [[Rail Shooter]]

<h2>NES CLassic</h2> <img src="images/nes/nes.jpg" alt="Nes Classic"> Overview: In 1985 the NES was released in America. In 2016 the NES Classic was released. The NES Classic is an homage to the original NES. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, this tiny console is preloaded with 30 of the original games released on the NES. [[NES Classic Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>Super Nintendo</h2> <img src="images/snes/snes.jpg" alt="SNES"> Overview: Released in August 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES/Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console for personal use in homes. This console was a major success, outstripping the Sega Genesis by miles. [[Super Nintendo Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>Nintendo 64</h2> <img src="images/n64/n64.jpg"alt="Nintendo 64"> Overview: The Nintendo 64 (N64) was released in September of 1996. The controllers were of a unique design unlike the world had ever seen or has seen since. With 3 protrusions the player would typically hold the far-right grip with the right hand and either the central or left hand with their other hand. Accessories: The accessories acquired for the Nintendo 64 in this game collection include Rumble Paks, a memory card plus, and a microphone (not pictured). Rumble Paks brought an extra element of reality to gameplay by vibrating in time to events on the screen. The memory card plus performs exactly as one would expect it to but extending the memory power of the system. Finally, the microphone was used specifically for the game Hey You, Pikachu! which involved vocally communicating with the on-screen Pikachu. [[Nintendo 64 Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>GameCube</h2> <img src="images/gc/gamecube.jpg"alt="GameCube"> Overview: The Nintendo GameCube (GameCube) was released in November of 2001. This home console was the first of the Nintendo family to run as a disc-based machine rather than cartridges. It also produced the WaveBird, a wireless controller that allowed the player more freedom than the tethered nature of a corded controller. Accessories: Accessories in this collection include the basics such as memory cards used to store game data, but also a quite uncommon accessory. As seen in the photo above the accessory in question is a miniature tv screen that attaches to the top of the GameCube and allows for a more portable console. All that is needed is a power outlet, which makes this the best accessory for traveling with the system. While this one was acquired virtually for free at a local thrift shop, that kind of acquisition is rare, and they are hard to find online. [[GameCube Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>WiiU</h2> <img src="images/wiiu/wiiu.jpg"alt="WiiU"> Overview: The WiiU was released in November of 2012. Big selling points included the GamePad which could function as a controller or a second screen, allowing the player to move further away from the console and still play the game. Another selling point was the backwards compatibility with the Wii, allowing for Wii games to be played on the newer system. [[Wii U Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>Wii</h2> <img src="images/wii/wii.jpg"alt="Wii"> Overview: Released in November 2006, the Wii was as revolutionary as the GameCube. This time with 100 percent wireless controllers and motion controls the Wii was a step forward for gaming technology. One game that took advantage of this was Cooking Mama: Cook Off that used the motion controls to simulate all the motions of baking. Later, the Wii MotionPlus was released which allowed for more precise motion tracking. This was required for certain games such as The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Accessories: The main accessory for the Wii in this collection was the Wii Balance Board. This accessory was used for very few games, the most popular of which being Wii Fit, a work out game that encouraged the player to get in motion using the board to track balance during a series of exercises. Another game was Rayman Raving Rabbids which produced the ad campaign “Games you can’t play with your butt”, showing a series of failed activities such as telephone or charades using one’s derriere. The point being that the Rayman Raving Rabbids game used the Wii Balance board by having the player sit on it and use it as a controller for a variety of party games. [[Wii Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>Nintendo Switch</h2> <img src="images/switch/switch.jpg"alt="Nintendo Switch"> Overview: The Nintendo Switch was released in March of 2017 and took all the best parts of the WiiU and amplified them. This versatile console quickly transforms from tv system to hand held. When in the dock and connected to a tv, remove the Joy-Cons from the sides of the system and sit back to enjoy the game on the big screen. When on the move, slide the Joy-Cons back on the system, remove the whole set up from the cradle and head off to wherever. Accessories: Accessories in the collection include the Poké Ball Plus and the Ring-Con. The Poké Ball Plus is used with Let’s Go, Pikachu! as another way to control the player. Make sure to use the wrist strap though as this controller may be thrown to simulate catching a Pokémon. The Ring-Con (not pictured) is for use with RingFit Adventure, a fitness game. Similar to its predecessor, Wii Fit, RingFit Adventure is meant to get the player moving, however the approach is different. The Wii Fit limited the player to the board and simple movements where as the RingFit Adventure allows the player to do a variety of movements by strapping one Joy-Con to their left thigh and holding on to a flexible ring holding the other Joy-Con. [[Nintendo Switch Games]] [[Consoles]]

<h2>NES Classic Games</h2> [[The Legend of Zelda]] [[Donkey Kong]] [[Metroid]] [[NINJA GAIDEN]] [[Mario Bros.]] [[NES Classic]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda</h2> <img src="images/nes/zeldanes.jpg"alt="Nes The Legend of Zelda"> NES release date: August 1987 Players: 1 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: The Legend of Zelda release on the NES was the first of the popular series, The Legend of Zelda, which has many reiterations that have occurred over the years. This original is a top-down 2-D art style. The player takes the role of Link who adventures through the lands and dungeons, beginning only with a shield. This original The Legend of Zelda features the well-known phrase, “IT’S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS” which is accompanied by the acquirement of a sword. The release of The Legend of Zelda was just the beginning of a long and beloved series that is still around today. [[Action, Adventure]] [[NES Classic Games]]

<h2>Donkey Kong</h2> <img src="images/nes/dk.jpg" alt="Donkey Kong"> NES release date: June 1986 Players: 1 Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Originally a successful arcade cabinet, this adaptation of Donkey Kong for the NES was popular. Gameplay involved the player playing as “Jumpman” who would later become the beloved, well known Nintendo character, Mario. The player would guide “Jumpman” up a construction site while avoiding obstacles sent down by Donkey Kong all with the end goal of saving his then girlfriend “Pauline”. [[Action, Arcade]] [[Platformer]] [[NES Classic Games]]

<h2>Metroid</h2> <img src="images/nes/lmetroid.jpg"alt="Metroid"> <img src="images/nes/ametroid.jpg"alt="Metroid"> NES release date: August 1987 Players: 1 Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this action-adventure the player controls Samus who is on the planet of Zebes. Beginning with only a base level power beam and movements limited to walking and jumping Samus explores the planet, defeating enemies and gathering power ups. Metroid is another Nintendo franchise that has had multiple installments over the years. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Platformer]] [[NES Classic Games]]

<h2>NINJA GAIDEN</h2> <img src="images/nes/ng.jpg"alt="Ninja Gaiden"> NES release date: March 1989 Players: 1 Developer: Tecmo Koei Publisher: TECMO Overview: This side-scrolling platformer has the player controlling Ryu Hayabusa and guides him through a series of levels with general enemies and boss fights. Lives are lose through damage, falls, or time-outs. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Platformer]] [[NES Classic Games]]

<h2>Mario Bros.</h2> <img src="images/nes/mariobros.jpg"alt="Mario Bros."> NES release date: June 1986 Players: 1-2(simultaneously) Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this adapted arcade cabinet game Mario and Luigi, two plumbers, are in the sewers of New York investigating some interesting and malicious new creatures that took root down there. Mechanics were limited to running and jumping and unlike the successors to come, one could not simply jump on an enemy without first flipping them. Simple and iconic are the best descriptors of the original Mario Bros. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Action, Arcade]] [[Platformer]] [[NES Classic Games]]

<h2>Action, Adventure</h2> Action, Adventure games bring the player on a action packed journey as they adventure through a variety of areas and take on a plethora of tasks. [[The Legend of Zelda]] [[Donkey Kong Country]] [[Metroid]] [[Mario Bros.]] [[NINJA GAIDEN]] [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]] [[The Lion King]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] [[Conker's Bad Fur Day]] [[Super Mario Galaxy]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]] [[Devil's Third]] [[Hyrule Warriors]] [[Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]] [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]] [[Let's Go, Pikachu!]] [[Luigi's Mansion 3]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]] [[Games]]

<h2>Action, Arcade</h2> Action, Arcade games take their root in the arcade cabinets of old but made their way to consoles where their action packed gameplay continues. [[Donkey Kong]] [[Mario Bros.]] [[Crazy Taxi]] [[Games]]

<h2>Super Nintendo Games</h2> [[Donkey Kong Country]] [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]] [[Sim Ant]] [[Super Mario Kart]] [[The Lion King]] [[Super Nintendo]]

[[Animal Crossing]] [[Crazy Taxi]] [[Mario Kart: Double Dash]] [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]] [[GameCube]]

<h2>Nintendo 64 Games</h2> [[Pokemon Snap]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]] [[GoldenEye 007]] [[Conker's Bad Fur Day]] [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] [[Nintendo 64]]

[[Devil's Third]] [[Hyrule Warriors]] [[Mario Kart 8]] [[Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]] [[Wii U]]

[[Cooking Mama: Cook Off]] [[The Sims 2 Castaway]] [[Super Mario Galaxy]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]] [[Wii]]

<h2>Pokémon Snap</h2> <img src="images/n64/pokemons.jpg"alt="Pokemon Snap"> Nintendo 64 release date: June 1999 Players: 1 Developers: HAL Laboratory, Pax Softnica Publisher: Nintendo Overview: This unconventional rail shooter simulates life among the Pokémon. You name your photographer and work together with Professor Oak to document all the Pokémon on the island. As you progress through the game you earn items that unlock more and more Pokémon and tracks on which to photograph them. [[Rail Shooter]] [[Simulation]] [[Nintendo 64 Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time</h2> <img src="images/n64/oot.jpg"alt="The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time"> Nintendo 64 release date: November 1998 Players: 1 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Link is back again and desperate to save Hyrule again. Along with his fairy companion Navi, Link sets off to battle Ganondorf and free the lands. To do this he must not only travel far and wide but through time itself. Going back and forth across adolescence is no easy feat and the road ahead is a hard one for Link, old and young alike. The player must be brave and courageous to complete the tasks at hand. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Nintendo 64 Games]]

<h2>GoldenEye 007</h2> <img src="images/n64/ge.jpg"alt="GoldenEye 007"> Nintendo 64 release date: August 1997 Players: 1-4 Developer: Rare Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Play in the single player campaign as James Bond or battle it out with friends in a variety of deathmatch style games. One of the most revolutionary aspects of this game was the option to wield two controllers simultaneously and create a dual analogue effect. With a multitude of controller layout options between one and two controllers this was truly a game to be reckoned with. Stealth and accuracy are the names of this game and a player needs both to succeed. [[Shooter]] [[Nintendo 64 Games]]

<h2>Conker’s Bad Fur Day</h2> <img src="images/n64/conker.jpg" alt="Conker's Bad Fur Day"> Nintendo 64 release date: March 2001 Players: 1-4 Developer: Rare Publisher: Rare Overview: In the story mode a single player helps Conker the Squirrel who has gone on a bender and woken up unsure of where he is. Desperate to get home to his girlfriend the player must guide him through the challenges of the lands. This includes a boss fight with the Great Mighty Poo and evade the Panther King. Multiplayer is a different story , pitting up to four players in seven different game types. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Platformer]] [[Nintendo 64 Games]]

<h2>Hey You, Pikachu!</h2> <img src="images/n64/heyp.jpg"alt="Hey You, Pikachu!"> Nintendo 64 release date: November 2000 Players: 1 Developer: Ambrella Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Pikachu is back and more vivacious than ever. In this first-person pet simulator, the player works to communicate with Pikachu and guide them through a series of levels where they must find items, create soup, and commune with their friends. The revolutionary aspect of this game was the attachable microphone that allowed the player to directly speak to Pikachu. This was, however, not a perfect science and much of the time what was said was lost on Pikachu. When Pikachu does understand the player, a lot of the time they choose to be spunky rather than receptive and do the oppose of what was requested. [[Simulation]] [[Nintendo 64 Games]]

<h2>Donkey Kong Country</h2> <img src="images/snes/dkc.jpg" alt="Donkey Kong Country"> SNES release date: November 1994 Players: 1-2(alternating) Developer: Rare Publisher: Nintendo Overview: This 2-d side scrolling platformer follows Donkey and Diddy Kong as they try to recover their precious banana hoard. Navigating through a variety of jungle environments the duo pair up with a variety of animal kingdom friends to run, jump, charge and fly their way through each course. Either one player can tackle this challenge by swapping between the Donkey and Diddy Kong, taking advantage of their unique abilities, or two players can take on the fun by taking turns being in control. [[Platformer]] [[Action, Adventure]] [[Super Nintendo Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: A link to the Past</h2> <img src="images/snes/zeldaltp.jpg" alt="The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past"> SNES release date: April 1992 Players: 1 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: The player revisits Link from The Legend of Zelda in this action adventure game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Explore Hyrule, rescue Zelda, and seek out elusive heart pieces in your quest to defeat evil. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Super Nintendo Games]]

<h2>Sim Ant</h2> <img src="images/snes/sima.jpg" alt="Sim Ant"> SNES release date: 1993 Players: 1 Developer: Maxis Publisher: Maxis Overview: In this simulation game the player takes on the monumental task of being an invasive pest. Starting the journey as a mere ant, the player takes on all the challenges of ant-hood. This involves protecting the queen, battling spiders and red ants, and of course - invading. Starting in the garden the ant player works to invade the house and drive out the family. [[Simulation]] [[Super Nintendo Games]]

<h2>Super Mario Kart</h2> <img src="images/snes/smk.jpg"alt="Super Mario Kart"> SNES release date: September 1992 Players: 1-2(simultaneous) Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this first installment in the Mario Kart racing series the player races against the computer-controlled characters or even another player. There are several different modes of play where in the player(s) may race in the cup solo, race another player, race another player along with the computer-controlled characters, or engage in a balloon battle. In all modes power ups and weapons are available to slow or disable your opponents. [[Racing]] [[Super Nintendo Games]]

<h2>The Lion King</h2> <img src="images/snes/lionk.jpg"alt="The Lion King"> SNES release date: 1994 Players: 1 Developers: Westwood Studios, Disney Software Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment Overview: In this side-scrolling platformer the player guides Simba through the story of The Lion King. Jumping up platforms, tackling bugs and hyenas, and more is just the beginning of this adventure. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Platformer]] [[Super Nintendo Games]]

<h2>Animal Crossing: New Horizons</h2> <img src="images/switch/acnh.jpg"alt="Animal Crossing New Horizons"> Nintendo Switch release date: March 2020 Players: 1-8 Developers: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Tom nook is back and ready to charge the player Bells, the in-game currency, so as to improve the players house on this deserted island get away. Meet neighbors, build bridges, terraform and more in this open-ended game. The seasons change according to real time and holidays are celebrated throughout them. Meteor showers bring wishes and fallen stars. The player works to make their deserted island home through growing and modifying the world around them. [[Simulation]] [[Nintendo Switch Games]]

<h2>Let’s Go, Pikachu!</h2> <img src="images/switch/lgpikachu.jpg"alt="Let's Go, Pikachu!"> Nintendo Switch release date: November 2018 Players: 1-2 Developers: GAME FREAK Inc. Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this classic nod to the original Pokémon series, the player takes off into the Kanto region with their friend, partner, and Pokémon Pikachu. Travel through the lands, traversing tall grass and other trainers all while catching and training Pokémon. Defeat the formidable and evil Team Rocket, Gym Leaders and more while moving through the region. In this action adventure the player seeks to be nothing less than the very best. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Nintendo Switch Games]]

<h2>Luigi’s Mansion 3</h2> <img src="images/switch/luigim3.jpg"alt="Luigi's Mansion 3"> Nintendo Switch release date: October 2019 Players: 1-8 Developers: Next Level Games Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Luigi is all ready to have a nice vacation with friends when disaster strikes and he’s stuck alone in a haunted hotel. Ghosts are everywhere and Luigi needs to capture them and solve puzzles in order to save Mario and friends from the evil in the Last Resort Hotel. Starting in the basement and working their way up through the themed floors, the player must be brave and full of wit to make it through this ordeal. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Nintendo Switch Games]]

<h2>RingFit Adventure</h2> <img src="images/switch/rf.jpg"alt="Ring Fit"> Nintendo Switch release date: October 2019 Players: 1 Developers: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this fitness adventure the player straps one Joy-Con to their left thigh, and the other into the Ring-Con accessory and takes off on a wild ride through the story mode or a variety of mini-games and exercises. The goal of this game is to get the player moving and excited about some exercises. Either take on the adventure mod and work through over 100 levels in more than 20 worlds to gain experience and fight work out battles or go to the mini-games and jump on the Squattery Wheel and makes some pots. [[Fitness]] [[Nintendo Switch Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening</h2> <img src="images/switch/zeldala.jpg"alt="The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening"> Nintendo Switch release date: September 2019 Players: 1 Developers: Grezzo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Link’s awakened on a beach on an island he’s not familiar with and it’s up to the player to figure out what happened. Originally released on the GameBoy, this remake brings remarkable life and color to an already successful game. With a top down perspective, the player traverses the island taking on foes and dungeons in a quest to awaken the wind fish. It is unclear what will happen if and when the player succeeds. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Nintendo Switch Games]]

<h2>Animal Crossing</h2> <img src="images/gc/ac.jpg"alt="Animal Crossing"> GameCube release date: September 2002 Players: 1-4 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this social simulation the player enters the world of Animal Crossing, and open ended game that allows the player to progress in their own way at their own rate. Celebrate holidays, fishing tournaments, festivals, and more while progressing through time and seasons. The player is in control with this one, accumulating and spending Bells, the in-game currency. Tom Nook is the leader of the village however and it’s him who will upgrade the players house and life as the player takes out a series of mortgages to progress through the game. [[Simulation]] [[GameCube Games]]

<h2>Crazy Taxi</h2> <img src="images/gc/crazyt.jpg"alt="Crazy Taxi"> GameCube release date: November 2001 Players: 1 Developer: Hitmaker Publisher: Sega Overview: Starting out life as an arcade cabinet, Crazy Taxi made it into the hearts and homes of players everywhere by coming to consoles. Though the gameplay varies from the original sit and steer to a hand held controller, the soul of the game remains intact. The player takes on the role of taxi driver in this alternative race against the clock. Drive around the town picking up rides and dropping them off in a timely manner, raking in as much cash as possible. Players who throw in some crazy stunts will receive tips though they might hear their passengers screaming from the back seat. [[Action, Arcade]] [[Racing]] [[GameCube Games]]

<h2>Mario Kart: Double Dash</h2> <img src="images/gc/mariokdd.jpg"alt="Mario Kart: Double Dash"> GameCube release date: November 2003 Players: 1-4 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Unlike the other games in the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart: Double Dash teams up on the road with two characters per kart. Similarities include racing, items, drifting, and other basic mechanics. This team-based Mario Kart is different from its video game siblings despite those similarities though as no other Mario Kart holds two players on the same vehicle. Despite this change, the root of the game remains unchanged. The modes such as Grand Prix, Time Trial, Versus and Battle are all present as is a new LAN play option. Grab a friend and jump on a kart to experience the Mario Kart: Double Dash adventure. [[Racing]] [[GameCube Games]]

<h2>Super Smash Bros. Melee</h2> <img src="images/gc/ssbm.jpg"alt="Super Smash Bros. Melee"> GameCube release date: December 2001 Players: 1-4 Developer: HAL Laboratory Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Move through opponents as a single player to unlock new fighters and stages or take on friends in multiplayer in this all-out fighting game. The draws are the characters, who come from all walks of Nintendo games. In addition to familiar and beloved characters, the in-game items and arenas are also taken from a sampling of Nintendo’s library. Settle the score among friends by punching, jumping, and fighting in Super Smash Bros. Melee. [[Fighting]] [[GameCube Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker</h2> <img src="images/gc/zeldaww.jpg"alt="The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker"> GameCube release date: March 2003 Players: 1 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Unlike The Legend of Zelda games to predate The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker features a distinctly cartoonish style art through the use of cell shading. The player joins Link on an island celebrating his birthday when tragedy strikes and his sister is taken off by a giant bird. Link must take to the seas along side a pirate captain to rescue her and has many an adventure along the way. [[Action, Adventure]] [[GameCube Games]]

<h2>Cooking Mama: Cook Off</h2> <img src="images/wii/cookmama.jpg"alt="Cooking mama: Cook off"> Wii release date: March 2007 Players: 1-2 Developer: Cooking Mama Limited Publisher: Majesco Entertainment Overview: In this cooking simulation the player takes to the kitchen to test their Wii culinary skills. Using the innovative Wii Remote’s motion features the player must chop, stir, peel and more to perfect a variety of dishes in timed challenges. In the two player mode it’s the player’s time to shine against their friends as a split screen challenge occurs where both players take on the same tasks simultaneously. Cooking Mama might be thrilled with the performance, but she might also appear with flames in her eyes and a message for the player to improve. [[Simulation]] [[Wii Games]]

<h2>The Sims 2 Castaway</h2> <img src="images/wii/simsc.jpg"alt="Sims 2 Castaway"> Wii release date: October 2007 Players: 1 Developer: EA Redwood Shores Publisher: Electronic Arts Overview: The Sims are at it again and this time in this The Sims 2 spinoff they are lost at sea. Create you crew and watch as they are stranded on a desert island. Though this is a single player game, the player may control up to six Sims over time depending on how many were created as part of the crew in the beginning. Keep the Sims’ mood meters full while traversing the wilderness, building furniture, meeting monkeys and trying to make it back to the mainland. There is a lot to discover in this wild adventure. [[Simulation]] [[Wii Games]]

<h2>Super Mario Galaxy</h2> <img src="images/wii/mariog.jpg"alt="Super Mario Galaxy"> Wii release date: November 2007 Players: 1-2 Developer: Nintendo EAD Tokyo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Princess Peach and Mario are having a great time until Bowser makes an appearance once again. Taking Peach’s castle and transporting it into space Mario has no choice but to save the day. Deep in outer space Mario is planet and galaxy hopping to collect Power Stars to rectify the situation. In a limited two player mode, one player takes control of Mario whilst their companion controls a second star propulsion system to help eliminate enemies. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Platformer]] [[Wii Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword</h2> <img src="images/wii/zeldass.jpg"alt="The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword"> Wii release date: November 2011 Players: 1 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Join Link on the floating island of Skyloft above the clouds as he frolics with Zelda. When disaster strikes and Zelda is taken away he must brave life beyond what he knows and venture down to the earth below. Fight monsters, unlock maps, and travel with your sword companion Fi as you take on evil in its many forms. This game utilizes the Wii Remote, Nunchuck and the Wii MotionPlus peripheral. Holding the Wii Remote with Wii MotionPlus addition in the right hand and the Nunchuck in the left, the player uses the Nunchuck joystick to navigate link whilst holding the Wii Remote/Wii MotionPluss like a sword to control Link’s sword movements. Taking an almost literal sword in hand, the player is ready for anything in this action adventure. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Wii Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess</h2> <img src="images/wii/zeldatp.jpg"alt="The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess"> Wii release date: November 2006 Players: 1 Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Using the Wii Remote motion controls to take on the sword arm and Nunchuk to maneuver him, the player once again joins the adventure as Link and sets forth to conquer evil. Starting as a simple lad in a small forest town, Link is called to adventure when the twilight folk invade and bring darkness to the lands. Finding himself more beast than man in the dark, Link must fight to bring light back to Hyrule and protect everyone inside. From forest, to lake, to icy tundra, Link does it all. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Wii Games]]

<h2>Devil’s Third</h2> <img src="images/wiiu/devil3.jpg"alt="Devil's Third"> WiiU release date: December 2015 Players: 1 Developers: Valhalla Game Studios, Nintendo SPD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Beginning its journey intended as a Microsoft Xbox 360 exclusive title, Devil’s Third was passed around for years with intentions set for a variety of consoles until landing in Nintendo’s lap as a WiiU title. The player comes to as Ivan, a prisoner in the highest security cell in a high security prison. His sentence is several lifetimes. However, when catastrophe strikes, the government calls upon Ivan to give them a hand. Battling Ivan’s way out of the prison the player guides him through several levels where he faces old colleagues he had turned his back on from his terrorist days. In addition to story mode there was an online portion that included siege matches and several minigames in which to level up. However, Nintendo shut down the WiiU Devil’s Third servers in little over a year after the game’s launch. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Hack and Slash]] [[Shooter]] [[Wii U Games]]

<h2>Hyrule Warriors</h2> <img src="images/wiiu/hw.jpg"alt="Hyrule Warriors"> WiiU release date: September 2014 Players: 1-2 Developers: Tecmo Koei Games Co., Ltd. Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Link is back at it again, and this time he’s not alone. Battle as a slew of characters from the kingdom of Hyrule such as Princess Zelda and fight back against the forces of evil led by Sorceress Cia. Unlike the other Zelda franchise installments however this is not quite the same experience. With a heavier emphasis on fighting and the ability to swap out playable characters, there is also a local co-op mode allowing two people on the same WiiU to play simultaneously. When this occurs one player uses the TV whilst the other one plays on the WiiU GamePad. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Wii U Games]]

<h2>Mario Kart 8</h2> <img src="images/wiiu/mk8.jpg"alt="Mario Kart 8"> WiiU release date: May 2014 Players: 1-12 Developers: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Return to the race track as Mario or one of his many opponents and work to number one across the finish line. Just be wary of that Blue Shell. Race solo through the Grand Prix, with a friend locally, or jump online to meet up with others. The player can glide through the skies, move through the water, and show of their trick jumps. In this fluidly animated Mario Kart with HD graphics the player is sure to have a thrilling time as they rush through a variety of race tracks. [[Racing]] [[Wii U Games]]

<h2>Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U</h2> <img src="images/wiiu/marioluigi.jpg"alt="Super Mario Bros. U + Super Luigi U"> WiiU release date: October 2015 Players: 1-5 Developers: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: Take on the world of Mario solo or join up with up to four other players. The player or players, as per usual in Mario these days, are off on an adventure to rescue Princess Peach. An seemingly eternal damsel in distress, Peach has once again been absconded by Bowser and needs rescuing. But that’s not all this bundle offers. Bust out Super Luigi U to get a new take on the brotherhood and explore a whopping 80 new courses. Using Luigi specific physic the player will have a whole new gameplay experience with Luigi in a comfortable and familiar environment. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Wii U Games]]

<h2>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild</h2> <img src="images/wiiu/zeldabw.jpg"alt="The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild"> WiiU release date: March 2017 Players: 1 Developers: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Overview: In this award-winning, game of the year installment of The Legend of Zelda Franchise, the player experiences life as Link like never before. Waking up 100 years after an epic battle with Ganon Link must travel and unlock a larger open-world map than has been seen in past The Legend of Zelda games, restore lost memories, free divine beasts, and take on Ganon. One of the main twists on The Legend of Zelda that Breath of the Wild delivers is the complete freedom to accomplish as much as or as little of the storyline as desired. If the player is a completionist they can finish out all facets of the story seek out all 900 Koroks hidden around the map to help out Hestu. On the flip side they might also decide to make a direct run to Ganon on only their three starter hearts and try their luck at freeing the kingdom. No The Legend of Zelda game before has been this open or player driven an adventure, no two players will get the same experience from their time with this game. [[Action, Adventure]] [[Wii U Games]]

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<h2>Platformer</h2> Platformers are exactly what they sounds like, a series of platforms. In the games listed below the player must jump, leap and lunge their way from ledge to ledge while fulfilling the various challenges the game presents. [[Donkey Kong]] [[Donkey Kong Country]] [[Metroid]] [[Mario Bros.]] [[NINJA GAIDEN]] [[The Lion King]] [[Conker's Bad Fur Day]] [[Super Mario Galaxy]] [[Games]]

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<h2>Simulation</h2> Simulations are wonderful because they allow the player to experience life in ways they could only imagine before. From life simulations to more imaginative simulations, these games expand the player's horizons. [[Pokemon Snap]] [[Sim Ant]] [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] [[Cooking Mama: Cook Off]] [[The Sims 2 Castaway]] [[Animal Crossing]] [[Animal Crossing: New Horizons]] [[Games]]

<h2>Racing</h2> Racing is a common pastime on and off the console, the beauty of the console is that it can be comfortably done from one's own home. Grab a racing game and buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride. [[Super Mario Kart]] [[Mario Kart 8]] [[Crazy Taxi]] [[Mario Kart: Double Dash]] [[Games]]

<h2>Rail Shooter</h2> Rail Shooters can present themselves in a variety of manners, but the essence is that the player is on a set track and must aim and shoot at specific targets as they pass by. [[Pokemon Snap]] [[Games]]

<h2>Shooter</h2> Shooters are what they sound like, get a weapon or item which propels a projectile through the air and take aim. These games are focused on target practice. [[GoldenEye 007]] [[Devil's Third]] [[Games]]

<h2>Hack and Slash</h2> Hack and Slash is an apt descriptor for this genre of game as that is exactly what the player does. Enemies and targets line up to be taken down as the player moves through them with unforgiving force. [[Devil's Third]] [[Games]]

<h2>Fighting</h2> Fighting games can be as simple as a one on one death match, or a full out brawl between frenemies. The player grabs their weapon of choice, or perhaps just their fists, and heads into the fray. [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] [[Games]]

<h2>Fitness</h2> Fitness games are designed to get the player moving in ways they typically wouldn't during video game play. Grab one of these games to get going. [[RingFit Adventure]] [[Games]]