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We got a Wii for Christmas and we've enjoyed sport, play and sonic/mario olympics. We've had fun playing with the kids. However, my wife and I had hoped to find some good two player cooperative adventure games. Ones where you can play working together using two characters at the same time. We enjoyed the Pirates of the Carb., but the lack of a two player option was frustrating. The best thing we've found so far for our needs was Kung Fu Panda. Isn't there something more adult out there?
Adult for the Wii? Not really. The Wii is about kid fun.
The various Lego games (Batman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones) are all fun, entertaining and two player though not particularly challenging.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance is another fun one in coop mode, especially good with 4 players.
We're spending lots and lots of time with Mario Karts racing head to head, again good with even four people (though mom & dad have to sit close to the TV when it is split in 4 screens).
We got a Wii for the family this past Christmas as well. Mario Kart is a LOAD of fun; currently, we're enjoying LEGO Batman, which 2 people can play at the same time. Kids are also loving Cooking Mama, Animal Crossing (my wife loves this one too) and Wii Fit (we all like this).
As a previous post mentioned, the Wii is definitely geared more towards the kids, but I must admit a certain amount of guilty pleasure playing Mario Kart and LEGO...
I'd say try Rock Band. It's not an adventure game, but it lets a couple of adults relive some nostalgic experiences and childhood fantasies through the power of cooperative music.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance is another fun one in coop mode, especially good with 4 players.
I don't know about the Wii port, but I played this one on the PS2. I think it's the only game I bought at full release price (normally, I wait untill they're in the $20 bin) and I don't regret it. Awesome game.
I don't know about the Wii port, but I played this one on the PS2. I think it's the only game I bought at full release price (normally, I wait untill they're in the $20 bin) and I don't regret it. Awesome game.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is coming out in a month and half (i think).
But, yeah, when it comes to multiplayer the only two I can think of off (thaqt I enjoy) are
Mario Kart Wii (mostly racing against one another, though there is a coop team mode)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (coop, up to 4 people ... lots of hack-and-slash but still good simple fun)
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The various Lego games (Batman, Star Wars, Indiana Jones) are all fun, entertaining and two player though not particularly challenging.
I'll second that. Our entire family has been enjoying LEGO Batman and LEGO Star Wars.
Make sure to get the "Complete Saga" if you pick up LEGO Star Wars... It has all six episodes, plus some new features and bonuses that the original two games didn't have (like a 2-player fight arena for head-to-head challenges). the game is not difficult to complete, but there are hours upon hours of playtime if you're into collecting unlockables, or hunting out all the little easter eggs and secret spots in each level. Many of the unlockables and secret areas are easier to achieve with a certain amount of two-player cooperation.
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How about Mario Galaxy? Although it didn't really live up to the hype it is still a fun game in it's own right.
If you are into a more action/vs type game you can play with the kids then what about Smash Bros. Brawl or Mario Kart? Both can handle up to 4 players, and are literally metric-butt loads of fun.
Thanks for the great recommendations. I almost rented Lego Batman last week, but choose Brain Age which is great fun. The Lego games are now on my list to try. I'll definitely check out Mario Kart racing as well. I haven't seen Marvel Alliance, but that sounds like a winner. My daughter is definitely excited about rock band, so I'm sure we'll get that eventually. Mario Galaxy looked good as well. I used to enjoy Rampage on the N64 so maybe my 4 year old and I will give that one a shot.
I have to admit ignorance here - no idea what "zappers" are...
As an aside, we just picked up LEGO Indiana Jones and it's even better (IMHO) than Batman. I seems to be far more challenging than Batman was. Again, great fun!!
I have to admit ignorance here - no idea what "zappers" are...
As an aside, we just picked up LEGO Indiana Jones and it's even better (IMHO) than Batman. I seems to be far more challenging than Batman was. Again, great fun!!
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Zappers are the 'gun' shells for the remotes. LEGO Indiana Jones does sound like fun. We also ended up with a used copy of ACME Weapons/Loony Tunes which is okay as a co-op.
I own Mario Kart and it is a lot of fun. I've played it against my niece and god-daughters. Wii Sports is fun (comes with the system). Lego Indiana Jones was lots of fun. I rented that a couple of months ago. Tiger Woods golf is good as well. I own Pitfall and Sims: Castaway. My wife loves Sims. I haven't tried that yet nor Pitfall. Raving Rabbids II is kind of fun. It is a bunch of mini games. Some are fun and others not as much. I also own the Wii Fit. Those games are lots of fun. Great for parties. Everyone wants to try to do better than the others.
I own Mario Kart and it is a lot of fun. I've played it against my niece and god-daughters. Wii Sports is fun (comes with the system). Lego Indiana Jones was lots of fun. I rented that a couple of months ago. Tiger Woods golf is good as well. I own Pitfall and Sims: Castaway. My wife loves Sims. I haven't tried that yet nor Pitfall. Raving Rabbids II is kind of fun. It is a bunch of mini games. Some are fun and others not as much. I also own the Wii Fit. Those games are lots of fun. Great for parties. Everyone wants to try to do better than the others.
Is that like Pitfall from the old Atari days? I used to love that game. I haven't seen it around. Sports was cool until my dog stepped on it and now it won't load. We are going to have to get a fit eventually. Thanks for the advice.
I'll let you know what Pitfall is like. I'll likely try it sometime this week. It is supposed to be a modern update to the Atari classic (which I loved). The Wii fit has a mixture of things on it. Yoga, step aerobics, strength training (not sure how that works yet), and balance games. The balance games are my favorite. My wife has done some of the yoga. I tried a few but I'm a bit out of shape and my flexibility isn't what it used to be. I guess that sometime happens when you are in your late 40's.
I want to stop by my local Circuit City to see if they have any games left. If there are any decent ones at a good price I'll pick up a few. I usually check various websites for reviews like gamespot.com and gamepro.com before I buy anything.
We got a Wii for Christmas and we've enjoyed sport, play and sonic/mario olympics. We've had fun playing with the kids. However, my wife and I had hoped to find some good two player cooperative adventure games. Ones where you can play working together using two characters at the same time. We enjoyed the Pirates of the Carb., but the lack of a two player option was frustrating. The best thing we've found so far for our needs was Kung Fu Panda. Isn't there something more adult out there?
I found resident evil 4 an outstanding adult game for the wii. No two-player option, but almost as much fun to watch as it is to play.
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