August 2008 - games, that were released this month for Wii

Defend Your Castle - release date for Wii

Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Strategy, Indie, Casual game

August 1, 2008 → Wii

Steam: 55/100

Metacritic: 65/100

A casual strategy game set in a fantasy medieval world, where a castle must withstand hordes of crayon-drawn barbarian invaders. Different enemy types call for...

Battle Rage: The Robot Wars

Action, Shooter, Beat them all, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots

August 1, 2008 → Wii

Battle Rage: The Robot Wars is a third-person action game with a mixture of shooter, beat 'em up and robot simulator from Destan Entertainment. The game is...

King of Clubs

Third-person view, Sports game, Golf

August 4, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 35/100

This sports game combines mini-golf with puzzles in a dilapidated theme park in the middle of the Nevada desert. Players tackle more than 95 holes across five...

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Action, Platformer, Side view

August 4, 2008 → Wii

Players: 6.7/10

Sonic the Hedgehog — side-scrolling action platformer. You'll race at lightning speed through seven classic zones as Sonic the Hedgehog. You'll be able to run...

Summer Athletics: The Ultimate Challenge

Third-person view, Sports game

August 4, 2008 → Wii

Players: 10/10

Steam: 63/100

Metacritic: 52/100

A sports game featuring 26 summer disciplines presented in a 3D cartoon style. In Career mode, players develop a professional athlete, while Arcade and Simulation...

Splatterhouse 2

Action, Horror, Fighting, Third-person view

August 4, 2008 → Wii; August 8, 2008 → Wii

Players: 9/10

Splatterhouse 2 is a third-person action game with horror and fighting game elements from the masters from the studio Now Production Co., Ltd.. The main publisher...

Wild West Guns

Action, Shooter, First-person view

August 4, 2008 → Wii

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 65/100

This first-person arcade shooter set in the Wild West tests the player’s aim and reaction speed against targets that appear on screen. Players shoot enemies while...

Little League World Series Baseball 2008

Baseball

August 5, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 70/100

This officially licensed Little League baseball game follows a team’s path from local sandlot games to the Little League World Series championship. World Series...

Dragon Saber: After Story of Dragon Spirit

Action, Shooter, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval

August 5, 2008 → Wii

Dragon Saber: After Story of Dragon Spirit is a top-down action game with a mixture of shooter and fantasy game from developers from the Namco Limited studio. The...

TwinBee

Arcade, Action, Shooter, Flight Simulator, Third-person view, Top-down view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

August 5, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 68/100

An arcade shooter in which the player guides TwinBee through the clouds while shooting enemies. The game combines aerial combat viewed from above with 3D...

Block Breaker Deluxe

Arcade, Action, Arkanoid

October 17, 2008 → Wii

Players: 5.5/10

Metacritic: 70/100

This arcade take on the classic brick-breaker places the action in a world of nightlife, where players break bricks with a ball guided by a paddle. Settings include...

Ecco Jr.

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle, Adventure

August 8, 2008 → Wii

Steam: 85/100

This puzzle adventure follows the dolphin Ecco and his friends as they swim through the ocean in search of the giant whale Big Blue. To reach him in the Endless...

Pitstop 2

Simulation, Racing, Third-person view

August 8, 2008 → Wii

Pitstop 2 is a third-person simulator with racing elements from developers from the Synergistic Software, Inc. studio. The main publisher of the game is Epyx, Inc...

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Sports game

August 9, 2008 → Wii

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge is a third-person arcade game with a touch of action and sports game from the masters from the h.a.n.d studio. Inc. The game is...

Star Parodier

Action, Shooter, Top-down view

August 11, 2008 → Wii

Star Parodier is a top-down action game with a dash of shooter from the studios Inter State Software, Kaneko Co. and Ltd.. The main publisher of the game is Hudson...

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Episode 1 - Homestar Ruiner

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle

August 11, 2008 → Wii; August 15, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 75/100

A puzzle adventure about Strong Bad’s plan to beat up Homestar going awry. An unwanted houseguest disrupts his usual routine, and Strong Bad tries to set things...

Madden NFL 09

Third-person view, Sports game

August 12, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 80/100

An American football simulation that lets players learn the controls and fundamentals, play matches, or compete in online leagues. Virtual Trainer teaches basic...

Super R-Type

Action, Shooter, Third-person view, Futurism (Future)

August 12, 2008 → Wii

Super R-Type is a third-person action game with shooter elements from the studio Irem Software Engineering, Inc.. The game is published by Irem Software...

Yoshi

Action, First-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle

August 12, 2008 → Wii

Yoshi is a first-person action game with a hint of puzzle from the developers at Game Freak. The game is published by Nintendo Co., Ltd.. Yoshi is also known as...

Midnight Pool

Top-down view, Sports game

August 18, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 66/100

This sports game follows a pool tournament across America, where the winner stands to claim a prize worth millions. Along the way, the player visits colorful bars...

Mega Man (2006)

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

August 18, 2008 → Wii

Players: 10/10

Mega Man (2006) is an arcade game with action, platformer and anime or manga elements from the developers of Capcom Co., Ltd.. The game is published by Capcom...

Neo Turf Masters

Action, Third-person view, Sports game

August 18, 2008 → Wii

Neo Turf Masters is a third-person action game with elements of a sports game from developers from the Nazca Corporation studio. The game is published by SNK of...

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble 3

Action, Platformer, Puzzle

August 19, 2008 → Wii

Players clear levels across eight planets, collect fruit and other items to build their score, and find power-ups ranging from bouncing energy balls to magic that...

Nazo no Murasamejō

Action, In real time, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval

August 19, 2008 → Wii

Nazo no Murasamejō is a top-down action game with a dash of fantasy from the developers at Nintendo EAD. The game is published by Nintendo Co., Ltd...

Super Smash Bros.: Brawl

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Sandbox

August 21, 2008 → Wii

Players: 9.8/10

Metacritic: 93/100

A fighting game in the Super Smash Bros. series, featuring playable characters from several game franchises. The roster includes Meta Knight, Kirby’s sword-wielding...

Super Mario Bros. 2 (2004)

Action, Platformer, Third-person view, Mario Game

August 22, 2008 → Wii

Super Mario Bros. 2 (2004) is a third-person action game with platforming elements from the studio Nintendo Co., Ltd.. The game is published by Nintendo Co., Ltd...

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Role-playing game, Action, Isometric, Anime / Manga, Turn-based, Mario Game

August 22, 2008 → Wii

Players: 9.8/10

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is an isometric role-playing game with a mixture of action and anime or manga games from developers from Square Co...

Samurai Shodown 2

Action, Fighting, Anime / Manga

August 25, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 72/100

This fighting game follows the samurai Haohmaru, who sets out to confront sinister forces after an unknown assassin attacks him. Before dying, the would-be killer...

Ys: Book 1 & 2

Role-playing game, Action, Top-down view, Collection, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

August 25, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 65/100

Ys: Book 1 & 2 is a top-down role-playing game with a mixture of action, anime or manga games and fantasy games from the developers of the Nihon Falcom Corp...

Helix (2008)

August 25, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 60/100

This music rhythm game has players perform motions with a controller in time with the music. The moves include punches, circles, back fists and hooks, while the...

Mario Super Sluggers

Arcade, Action, Baseball, Third-person view, Top-down view, Sports game, Mario Game

August 25, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 69/100

An arcade baseball game featuring characters from the Mario universe, Mario Super Sluggers combines sports action with an eccentric cast and interactive elements...

Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli

Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

August 26, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 67/100

This Ferrari racing game combines accessible handling with a simulation-oriented feel. It features more than 15 international circuits and several modes, including...

Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside

Adventure, Educational game (Education), Point & Click, Casual game

August 26, 2008 → Wii

Steam: 97/100

This educational point-and-click adventure follows Sam, an ordinary child who becomes the superhero Pajama Sam and ventures into the darkness of his closet to face...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 (2008)

Third-person view, Sports game

August 26, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 82/100

This golf sports game follows a career in which the player competes to win the FedExCup. Personal coach Hank Haney helps players improve: skill levels adjust...

Mega Man 2

Action, Shooter, Platformer, Third-person view, Collection, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga

August 26, 2008 → Wii

Players: 10/10

Mega Man 2 is a third-person action game with elements of a shooter, platformer and game in the anime or manga genre from developers from the studio Capcom Co...

Captain★Rainbow

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle

August 28, 2008 → Wii

Captain★Rainbow is a third-person action-adventure with a hint of puzzle from the masters at Skip, Ltd.. The game is published by Nintendo Co., Ltd...

Captain Rainbow

Action, Beat them all, Platformer, Third-person view

August 28, 2008 → Wii

Captain Rainbow is a third-person action game with elements of a "beat 'em all" game and a platformer from the masters from the studio Skip, Ltd.. The game is...

MaBoShi's Arcade

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Top-down view, Puzzle, Pinball

August 29, 2008 → Wii

Metacritic: 85/100

This arcade action game combines three challenges based on a circle, a bar, and a square. Three game windows appear at once, allowing up to three players to tackle...

Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa

Action, Platformer, Third-person view

August 29, 2008 → Wii

Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa is a third-person action game with a dash of platforming from the developers at Konami Co., Ltd.. The main publisher of the game is Konami...

Dig Dug

Arcade, Action, Third-person view

August 29, 2008 → Wii

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 65/100

Dig Dug is an arcade action game set in underground tunnels, where the hero digs through the earth while hunting monsters. A harpoon pump inflates enemies until...