ejamer, could you name any Wii games that are “experiences that are completely unique, unlike anything else before them”? Because as far as I can see most of the popular Wii games are sequels that could quite easily have been done on Gamecube.

Don’t get me wrong, I love many Wii games. But I think that the ‘innovations’ that Nintendo have made are massively overrated. Whereas the online experiences and gameplay that the improved hardware of Xbox 360 and PS3 provide are closer to being things that havent been seen before, and experiences that never could have been provided on the previous generation of consoles.

Can Killarapp (or someone of like mind) point out where game design innovations are showcased on PS3 and XBox 360 consoles? Yes there are some… but most games for those two systems are sequels of existing properties, and only a small percentage show anything more than a subtle evolution in game design paired with sizable a jump in graphics. That kind of change is great for graphic whores, but less meaningful to everyone else.

Wii does have many poor and outdated games on display – often because of developers that continue to pursue quick profits from the console instead of making an effort to create impressive games. But it also has game designs and experiences that are completely unique, unlike anything else before them, and completely worth playing for anyone who truly *enjoys* games.

My point isn’t that Wii is some kind of gaming savior (because it isn’t), but that innovation can and does take place across all three consoles. Sony and Microsoft are changing their strategies and games to take advantage of the innovations that Nintendo has made, and vice versa.

Oh, and a final note about reviews: This generation of games more than any other has proven that review scores are personal opinions, nothing more and nothing less. Despite poor ratings, I loved the exploration and discovery in Endless Ocean and hope Afrika is just as cool. Despite great reviews, Metal Gear Solid bored me to tears with a ridiculous story and way too many cutscenes interrupting the excellent action. If playing through an action game like Disaster Day of Crisis sounds like a fun romp to you, then go ahead and enjoy the game! To me, it looks like the video game equivalent of a summer-blockbuster film or fun popcorn flick. That’s not necessarily a bad thing!

And basically (and I used to love the Wii) that Nintendo is proving even changing the controller, doesn’t make old feeling games on old machines more fun. For me (with exceptions) Wii games play far too much like Ps2 games. In the way the whole game design feels dated and no amount of originality or concept is going to make them play any better.

People are welcome to disagree with an article, but you have to justify your viewpoint instead of posting a weightless comment like ozfunghi.

Disaster is one of the better Wii titles and there is nothing wrong with the graphics. As for the gameplay being mixed, it does work and you find yourself easily engaged ina terrific story, adding to a great gaming experience.