Five Essential Games for Wii

These five titles are essential games for Wii owners.

1. Super Smash Brothers Brawl
   Super Smash Brothers Brawl lets players pit iconic video game characters against one another in an all-out, knock-down, drag-out brawl that's guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment to novices and experts alike. Brawl answers the age-old question of which Nintendo character would win in a battle to the death; the answer, of course, depends on the player's skill. Brawl includes 35 playable characters with customized moves and battle options and supports up to four players in multiplayer mode battling across themed stages. Gameplay includes team options, tournament options and a single-player mode, giving enthusiasts literally dozens of ways to enjoy.
2. Super Mario Galaxy
   Super Mario Galaxy is built on a flawless platform of amazing graphics, superior controls, an enchanting soundtrack and lengthy but leisurely gameplay that appeals to both the serious and casual gamer. This single-player game is designed around an amazing series of interactive galaxies to explore, each containing various puzzles to solve to proceed to unexplored levels. The nice thing about Galaxy is that you can clear a level, walk away for a few days and come back to play another round.
3. Wii Fit
   Is it a video game or an exercise program? While the long-term health benefits of playing Wii Fit have yet to be established, there's no denying that the innovative, active games are fun to play. Using the included balance board controller, players can develop a customized workout routine that includes aerobics, strength training, balance and yoga. Unlockable mini games provide a goal and a welcome break after a workout. If bad weather is keeping you indoors, the game features a jogging mode that provides an ever-changing landscape to explore while you run.
4. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
   For Zelda fans, the latest installment in the series is a must-have. The gameplay is rich and lengthy, and new gadgets introduced throughout the game keep the dungeons fresh and challenging. Twilight Princess gives you the opportunity to ride a horse through the graphically intriguing world, follow scent trails and howl beautiful melodies as a wolf and explore classic dungeons reimagined for the Wii experience. With a sweeping soundtrack, genuinely likable characters and creative reinvention of the classic Zelda storyline, Twilight Princess appeals to die-hard fans and new players alike.
5. Mario Kart Wii
   Mario Kart Wii incorporates both new and old Mario Kart tracks and vehicles to bring players an updated game with the feel of a classic. In Mario Kart Wii, Nintendo introduces a midair stunt system and the ability to use motorcycles in addition to go karts. Unfortunately, the old tracks don't make good use of the stunt system, so players interested in stunt play are best served by sticking with the new tracks and foregoing the classic experience. Seamlessly integrated online play permits up to 12 players to go head to head, giving you the chance to share in the wacky fun with players all over the world.