May 2009 - games, that were released this month for Wii

Action, Music game, Third-person view, Arkanoid, Indie

May 1, 2009 → Wii

Players: 5/10

Steam: 82/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A rhythm-based arcade action game inspired by classic games, combining its gameplay, visuals, and music around the beat. The player controls a paddle to deflect...

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Action, Fighting, Third-person view, Comics

May 1, 2009 → Wii

Players: 8.2/10

Metacritic: 70/100

X-Men Origins: Wolverine - the plot of the game follows the plot of the film of the same name, although the events are not presented in chronological order, and...

Case Closed: One Truth Prevails - The Mirapolis Investigation

Adventure, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

May 1, 2009 → Wii

Players: 7.7/10

Case Closed: One Truth Prevails — The Mirapolis Investigation is a third-person adventure with an anime/manga twist from the developers of Marvelous...

Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat

Action, Platformer, Music game, Third-person view

May 4, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 79/100

Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat is an action platformer that follows Donkey Kong through varied stages, from lava caves and stormy seas to a fortress occupied by ninja...

Tower Toppler

Arcade, Action, Strategy

May 4, 2009 → Wii

Tower Toppler is an arcade game with action and strategy elements from developers from Bits Studios Ltd. and Hewson Consultants Ltd.. The game is published by...

Penguins and Friends: Hey! That's My Fish!

Puzzle, Logic

May 4, 2009 → Wii; May 22, 2009 → Wii

Penguins and Friends: Hey! That's My Fish! is a puzzle game from developers from the EnjoyUp Games studio. The game is published by Gammick Entertainment S.L...

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

Action, Platformer, Third-person view

May 5, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 77/100

This platformer follows Klonoa’s adventure in Phantomile, a world created from dreams. Alongside Hewpoe, a spirit living in a ring, Klonoa sets out to investigate a...

Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis

Adventure, Puzzle, Point & Click

May 7, 2009 → Wii

Players: 10/10

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 64/100

Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis — Point and Click quest with puzzle elements. The world is in crisis. The elements and devastation are raging everywhere. Our...

Peter Pan's Playground

Arcade, Adventure, Fantasy / Medieval, Logic

May 8, 2009 → Wii

Peter Pan's Playground is an arcade with elements of adventure and fantasy games from developers from the studio Phoenix Games B.V.. The main publisher of the...

Galaxy Force 2

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

May 11, 2009 → Wii

Steam: 83/100

This arcade space shooter centers on the battle for Junos, a peaceful system of five planets at the edge of the Milky Way. Halcyon, ruler of the Fourth Empire, has...

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus

May 12, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 75/100

This fighting game features 25 playable characters and story episodes with voiced dialogue that explore their backgrounds in the Guilty Gear series. Kliff Undersn...

Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R

Arcade, Fighting, Anime / Manga, Action

May 12, 2009 → Wii

Steam: 97/100

This anime fighting game centers on duels between characters with distinct movesets. In Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R, players can string attacks into Gatling...

Help Wanted: 50 Wacky Jobs

Action, Third-person view

May 12, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 65/100

This collection of 50 mini-games about odd jobs is framed by a comic premise: a meteor is threatening Earth, and saving the planet means earning enough money to buy...

Rotohex

Strategy, Puzzle

May 12, 2009 → Wii

Rotohex is a strategy game with a bit of a puzzle twist from the developers at Skip, Ltd.. The game's primary publisher is Nintendo Co., Ltd.. In some circles...

Art Style: ROTOHEX

Arcade, Puzzle, Logic

May 12, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 70/100

This arcade puzzle game centers on building colored mosaics from triangular panels. Panels fall from the top of the screen, and the player rotates them to group six...

Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball

Arcade, Sports game, Fantasy / Medieval

May 12, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 44/100

This arcade sports game turns dodgeball into a contest between teams of pirates, ninjas, zombies and robots. Players throw a red rubber ball to knock opponents out...

PES 2009: Pro Evolution Soccer

Third-person view, Sports game

May 13, 2009 → Wii

Players: 7.3/10

Metacritic: 78/100

This football simulation features updated graphics designed to make players resemble their real-life counterparts. PES 2009 lets players tailor the game to their...

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Action, Third-person view, Puzzle

May 13, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 52/100

A third-person action adventure with puzzles unfolds in the Smithsonian Institution, where museum guard Larry Daley sets out to rescue exhibits and friends from New...

Deca Sports 2

Racing, Hockey, Tennis, Third-person view, Sports game, Skateboards, Snowboard, Motorcycle racing

May 14, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 49/100

This collection of ten sports offers both solo and multiplayer modes. Depending on the sport, up to four players can compete together or against one...

Need for Speed Carbon

Arcade, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view

May 15, 2009 → Wii

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 74/100

Need for Speed Carbon — arcade racing with a first or third person view. In this game you will find a large open world in which you will find not only a...

Swords & Soldiers

Strategy, In real time, Fantasy / Medieval, Tactics

May 15, 2009 → Wii

Players: 6.6/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 81/100

Swords & Soldiers is a unique side-view tower defense strategy game set in a fantasy setting. In the game you will be able to try out the innovative double tower...

Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Action, First-person view, Third-person view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Legend of Zelda

May 18, 2009 → Wii

Players: 9.9/10

Metacritic: 95/100

This fantasy action game with puzzles follows Link, who is sent to a parallel world by the actions of a possessed Skull Kid. In Termina, the power of a relic called...

Punch-Out!!

Arcade, Third-person view, Sports game

May 18, 2009 → Wii; May 22, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 86/100

This arcade boxing game brings the Punch-Out!! series back to the ring, with Little Mac facing opponents from earlier entries, including Glass Joe and King Hippo...

Puzzle Kingdoms

Role-playing game, Strategy, Top-down view, Puzzle, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Casual game, Match-3 (Three in a row)

May 19, 2009 → Wii

Steam: 60/100

Metacritic: 64/100

A turn-based strategy game with puzzle elements, set in the fantasy world of Etheria, where the player builds an army to save the realm from destruction. Troops led...

Boom Blox Bash Party

Action, Strategy, Third-person view, Puzzle, Sandbox

May 19, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 86/100

This arcade puzzle game centers on demolishing towers and structures made of blocks by throwing, launching, and using other tools. In solo and multiplayer...

EA SPORTS Active

Educational game (Education), Third-person view, Sports game

May 19, 2009 → Wii; May 22, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 81/100

This fitness game offers customizable workouts with exercises for the upper and lower body as well as cardio. A virtual trainer provides instructions, feedback, and...

Famicom Wars

Strategy, Top-down view, Turn-based

May 19, 2009 → Wii

Famicom Wars is a top-down strategy from the masters from the studio Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd.. The main publisher of the game is Nintendo Co., Ltd.. But on PC...

Party Pigs: Farmyard Games

Collection, Sports game

May 19, 2009 → Wii

Party Pigs: Farmyard Games is a sports game from the masters from the Data Design Interactive Ltd studio. The game's main publishers are Data Design Interactive...

Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle

Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Point & Click

May 21, 2009 → Wii

Players: 10/10

Steam: 55/100

Metacritic: 66/100

This point-and-click adventure follows Brian and Gina on a journey to far-flung parts of the world. Pirates, spies, surfers, soldiers, and aliens all feature in a...

Guitar Hero: Metallica

Simulation, Action, Third-person view, Sandbox

May 22, 2009 → Wii

Players: 6/10

Metacritic: 85/100

This music rhythm game centers on Metallica’s work and the musicians who influenced the band. Players perform songs on guitar, drums, or vocals, following the parts...

Aqua Panic!

Arcade, Puzzle, Logic, Indie, Casual game

May 22, 2009 → Wii

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 77/100

A puzzle game with arcade elements about sea creatures thrown out of the water by a tropical cyclone. The player guides fish back to the ocean, navigating obstacles...

Bubble Bobble Neo!

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Third-person view

May 25, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 73/100

An arcade platformer starring the dragons Bub and Bob, who trap enemies in bubbles and pop them. Standard Mode features 100 rounds recreating the original arcade...

Adventure Island: The Beginning

May 25, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 60/100

Exploring the island from coast to coast is at the heart of Adventure Island: The Beginning. The player learns new skills and searches for hidden Golden Melons...

Final Fantasy

Role-playing game, Top-down view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration

May 26, 2009 → Wii

Players: 9.5/10

Steam: 95/100

Metacritic: 71/100

Final Fantasy is a Japanese-style top-down fantasy RPG with turn-based combat. The game's story focuses on four heroes whose parents were killed during the invasion...

Munchables

Action, Third-person view

May 26, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 71/100

A third-person action game about fighting enemies that have taken over a planet. The Munchables defeat foes by eating them, growing in size and power with each...

Neves

Puzzle, Logic

May 26, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 70/100

This logic puzzle challenges players to assemble wooden blocks into figures that match given silhouettes. Each puzzle uses seven blocks to form images ranging from...

Muscle March

Arcade, Puzzle

May 26, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 62/100

Muscle March is an interesting arcade game where men run after some strange creature and try to repeat the poses it does while running. If he runs through a wall in...

Active Life: Outdoor Challenge

Arcade, Action, Third-person view, Sports game

May 28, 2009 → 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...

PDC World Championship Darts 2009

Simulation, First-person view, Sports game

May 29, 2009 → Wii

Metacritic: 45/100

This first-person sports simulation focuses on professional darts, featuring 18 top players as well as female competitors. Players can choose an existing athlete or...