kirby - Softonic English

There is an official manga about Kirby that has been published for 31 years (and I'm sure you didn't know about it)

For me, for years, Kirby was white. It’s not that I have color blindness, it’s just that on the cover of Kirby’s Dream Land, his first game from 1992, there was no pink anywhere, and since the game was made for Game Boy, there was no way to notice the colors. Masahiro Sakurai wanted a deliberately easy game to teach those new to action titles, and in fact, Kirby was just a temporary substitute: everyone on the team was convinced that at some point they would find their hero and stop using, during testing, that ball called […]

For me, for years, Kirby was white. It’s not that I’m colorblind; it’s just that on the cover of Kirby’s Dream Land, his first game from 1992, there was no pink anywhere, and since the game was made for Game Boy, there was no way to notice the colors. Masahiro Sakurai wanted a deliberately easy game to teach those new to action titles, and in fact, Kirby was just a temporary substitute: everyone on the team was convinced that at some point they would find their hero and stop using that ball called “Popopo” during testing, which they ended up becoming so fond of that they decided to make it the protagonist: its success was immediate and dazzling. And it still lasts even now, 33 years later!

I’m a pink, pink ball in a pink, pink world

In 1993, Kirby returned for a second game, the legendary Kirby’s Adventure for NES (which introduced the option to copy the abilities of your enemies by inhaling them) where it was revealed that the white ball was actually pink, much to the surprise of the entire team. It sold incredibly well despite the fact that, at that time, most games were already being made for 16-bit systems and the NES was considered, almost, a thing of the past. It was so successful, in fact, that the following year, in May, they decided it was time to launch Kirby beyond video games.

Hoshi no Kirby: Dedede de Pupupu na Monogatari (something like Kirby of the Stars: The Story of Dedede Living in Pupupu) was a manga written and illustrated by Hirokazu Hikawa that followed the adventures of friends Kitby and Chirby trying to find the treasure of Dream Land. Obviously, along the way, they would encounter, especially as games were released, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Waddle Dee, and the rest of the iconic characters from the saga, but living their own adventures and expanding the lore. It lasted 12 well-utilized years, compiled into 25 volumes of manga, but the magazine CoroCoro decided, in 2006, that it was time for it to come to an end.

But eleven years later, in 2017, and without any kind of final announcement, it was simply republished. And it continues to be published even now! You don’t need to wonder what is happening in the plot, because the truth is that it is a manga famous for how repetitive it is: it is based on slapstick and silly comedy and, unlike other comics based on video games, like those of Sonic, there isn’t much lore to hold on to: that hasn’t stopped over 10 million copies of the volumes from being sold and it remains a coveted item for collectors.

Also, 34 children’s novels have been published where Kirby teams up with Waddle Dee and they get into different environments (hot springs, snowy mountains, music festivals, etc.) that, indeed, do not excessively expand their story: after all, Kirby still has that essence with which Sakurai created him. In other words, simple enough to engage a new audience but complex enough that seasoned experts take time to achieve a hundred percent.

If you’re still craving more, because everything Kirby is not enough for you, you can also watch the 100 episodes of the series Right back at ya!, which this time did delve into the origins of the pink ball and how it ended up becoming the protector of Dream Land as part of the Star Warriors. And to think that it all started from a design that was almost discarded at first for being too simplistic!

If you like the cutest character from Nintendo, get ready, because tomorrow there will be a Direct about his next game!

Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, the third in a month, focused exclusively on the game Kirby Air Riders. This event, which will be streamed on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel, will start at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST and will last approximately 45 minutes, making it one of the most extensive presentations lately. The game’s director, Masahiro Sakurai, known for his work on the Super Smash Bros. series, will be leading this presentation, which promises to provide a detailed insight into the anticipated […]

Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow, the third in a month, focused exclusively on the game Kirby Air Riders. This event, which will be streamed on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel, will start at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST and will last approximately 45 minutes, making it one of the most extensive presentations lately. The game’s director, Masahiro Sakurai, known for his work on the Super Smash Bros. series, will lead this presentation, which promises to provide a detailed insight into the highly anticipated title.

Wishing to see the magic and cuteness of Kirby again

Kirby Air Riders was previously announced in April during a Nintendo Direct that revealed several games for the Nintendo Switch 2, although at that time only a pre-rendered trailer was shown. This Direct will mark the first title of Kirby directed by Sakurai since the release of Air Rider for GameCube, raising the expectations of fans who have followed the series since its beginnings.

Since the full reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has not held a traditional Direct; instead, it has opted for formats like the Partner Showcase and the Indie World Showcase in the previous months. Although these presentations have offered some interesting announcements, such as a new Monster Hunter title and a glimpse at Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, platforming game fans have been waiting for a specific Direct that addresses their questions and speculations.

With a exclusive focus on Kirby Air Riders, the upcoming Direct will provide more information about the gameplay and features of the title. Fans can expect exciting announcements as Nintendo seeks to revitalize interest in its iconic pink character.

Kirby returns with a new expansion for Switch 2 and fans are worried it might be too difficult

The new downloadable content for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, titled Star-Crossed World, promises to take the difficulty to a new level with the inclusion of a mode called The Ultimate Cup Z EX. This mode offers a more challenging version of the final trial in the game’s Coliseum, where players will have to face enhanced versions of all the bosses in a continuous battle. More difficulty, like the Elden Ring DLC Traditionally, Kirby games have been characterized by their accessibility, allowing players of all ages to enjoy the thrill of completing a game. Without […]

More difficulty, like the Elden Ring DLC

Traditionally, Kirby games have been characterized by their accessibility, allowing players of all ages to enjoy the thrill of completing a game. However, this DLC has sparked a debate among fans, some of whom are excited about the new challenge, while others express concerns about the extreme difficulty that this new mode could present. “Are you kidding?! The Ultimate Cup Z was already hard, and now they add an EVEN HARDER version,” comments a user on YouTube, reflecting the sentiment of many players.

The Ultimate Cup Z EX mode seems to be inspired by the most severe challenges in the series, such as the Soul Melter EX from Kirby Star Allies, which is known for its complexity and length, making each encounter a tiring and memorable experience. This has fueled a series of speculations and memories among players, who anticipate a similar challenge in the new DLC.

Despite the concerns, most players seem ready to accept the challenge. Many believe that Star-Crossed World redefines the True Arena experience, creating a real test for the most dedicated fans. This approach to greater challenges not only resonates in the realm of Kirby but also recalls the steep learning curve present in titles like Elden Ring, highlighting a trend in contemporary gaming towards challenges that test the player’s skill to the maximum.

Nintendo Switch Online DOWNLOAD

Masahiro Sakurai calls on Japanese developers to stop making "Americanized games"

In recent decades, the video game landscape has undergone a notable transformation thanks to globalization, rising development costs, and the rise of digital stores. In the past, Japanese video games were considered exclusive treasures, accessible in many cases only to local players. However, today, most of these titles are within reach of global audiences, a change that, while celebrated by many, has been criticized by some developers. Designers must do what they want to do, not what will please in the US Masahiro Sakurai, recognized creator of the […]

In recent decades, the video game landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to globalization, rising development costs, and the rise of digital stores. In the past, Japanese video games were considered exclusive treasures, accessible in many cases only to local players. However, today, most of these titles are within reach of global audiences, a change that, while celebrated by many, has been criticized by some developers.

Designers should do what they want to do, not what will be liked in the US

Masahiro Sakurai, renowned creator of the famous franchise Super Smash Bros. and Kirby, has shared his opinions on this trend during a recent interview, where he was honored by the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan. Sakurai suggests that Japanese developers should focus on what truly inspires them instead of following the trend of creating “Americanized” games. According to him, foreign players seek authenticity and creativity stemming from the Japanese spirit.

“It’s not necessarily my idea, but I think the ideal is to make games the way you like them, and the people who can accept them will enjoy them,” Sakurai stated. This statement highlights the growing need for Japanese developers to connect with their cultural identity in an industry increasingly influenced by external factors.

Regarding the future direction of Super Smash Bros., Sakurai has been reserved. Despite being in a semi-retirement phase, he continues to create games, although he has admitted to not having clarity about what the future holds for the famous franchise. However, his commitment to quality and authenticity in video game development is evident, and both he and fans hope that the essence of what makes Japanese games unique will prevail in upcoming releases.

Nintendo Switch Online DOWNLOAD

Nintendo Switch is still alive and will receive one last major remaster in 2025

Nintendo is aware that we are waiting for Switch 2. That won’t stop them from continuing to treat their current console, the original Switch, like a queen. And they have reasons for it. We’re talking about a console that continues to sell like hotcakes. Even with its limitations, it remains perfect for many people out there. And no matter how the numbers change at Sony, it seems destined to surpass the PlayStation 2. An (old) new Kirby is coming to Nintendo Switch. That’s why it shouldn’t surprise us that Nintendo has plans to release more games for Nintendo Switch before the […]

Nintendo is aware that we are waiting for Switch 2. That won’t stop them from continuing to treat their current console, the original Switch, like a queen. And they have reasons for it. We’re talking about a console that continues to sell like hotcakes. Despite its limitations, it remains perfect for many people out there. And no matter how the data changes at Sony, it seems destined to surpass the PlayStation 2.

An (old) new Kirby arrives on Nintendo Switch

That’s why it should not surprise us that Nintendo has plans to release more games for Nintendo Switch before the launch of its successor. Because according to Nate the Hate, the insider with the highest accuracy regarding Nintendo, we would have a new Kirby game on the way. Specifically, one from 3DS.

Because according to information from this insider, a port or remaster of Kirby: Planet Robobot would be the last major game for the Nintendo Switch. This Kirby game, released in 2016 for the Nintendo 3DS, is a 2D action platformer featuring our favorite pink ball as the protagonist. With a particularity. In this game, Kirby will have to take control of a mecha not only to progress through the levels and defeat his rivals, but also to solve puzzles.

How the gameplay of Kirby: Planet Robobot will adapt to Nintendo Switch is a complete mystery because it is a game that takes advantage of the possibilities of its native console. That is, the 3D. All the game stages have at least two levels of depth, taking advantage of the depth of field created by the 3D to create two very distinctive distances. And while it can be transferred as is, without touching anything, one of the great visual and aesthetic effects of the game would be lost.

Although it is yet to be officially confirmed that Kirby: Planet Robobot will come to Nintendo Switch, with Nate the Hate’s track record, it is wise to give him a vote of confidence. He has rarely been wrong. And considering Kirby: Planet Robobot, one of the best games in the Kirby franchise, it wouldn’t surprise us if Nintendo decides to bring it back for a larger audience. And now, even more receptive to good old Kirby.

Nintendo Switch Online DOWNLOAD

The creator of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate confirms that he is working on a new video game

Masahiro Sakurai is one of the great creators in the video game industry. His name might not be as immediately recognizable as Hideo Kojima or Shigeru Miyamoto, but his importance is no less than those big names. Sakurai is the father of Kirby. He is the creator of Super Smash Bros. In addition to being one of the most brilliant minds in the industry, as he has demonstrated over the past two and a half years on his YouTube channel. In April 2022, Sakurai launched the YouTube channel Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games. A channel where he has periodically uploaded, twice […]

Masahiro Sakurai is one of the great creators in the video game industry. His name might not be as immediately recognizable as Hideo Kojima or Shigeru Miyamoto, but his importance is no less than that of those big names. Sakurai is the father of Kirby. He is the creator of Super Smash Bros. In addition to being one of the brightest minds in the industry, as he has demonstrated over the past two and a half years on his YouTube channel.

In April 2022, Sakurai launched on YouTube the channel Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games. A channel where he has periodically uploaded, twice a week, short videos explaining the reality of video game creation at all levels. From design and art to corporate or marketing aspects. Being the largest or best existing source today for learning everything related to the creation and development of video games, Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games is an essential source of knowledge. But not infinite. Since he uploaded his final episode yesterday, October 22, 2024.

Nintendo Switch Online DOWNLOAD

Nintendo Switch Online is an essential app if you want to fully enjoy the multiplayer games of Nintendo Switch like Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, ARMS, or Pokkén Tournament DX. Its main advantage: it helps you coordinate strategies with your friends through its voice chat.

This latest video served for Sakurai to explain how producing the channel has been during this time, giving us some valuable information about it. Explaining how much it has cost to make all his content, the fact that he hasn’t earned any money from it, that he recorded almost all the content before starting to publish anything, and how the experience has been, it is a perfect closure. Especially because he had no problem explaining what he has been doing in the meantime: preparing his next video game.

Although he has not clarified what it is about, according to Sakurai himself, his proposal for a new video game was approved around October 2021, although he could not start development until April 2022. This means that its development should take approximately two and a half years. This would mean that it is on the verge not of release, but of being announced, if it is a normal development for Nintendo, or an average Japanese studio, of three or four years.

Could it be a new installment of Super Smash Bros. for the yet-to-be-announced Nintendo Switch 2? It’s something we shouldn’t rule out. That said, Sakurai himself stated in the past that Ultimate was his last Smash Bros and that he preferred to leave the franchise in the hands of the rest of the team, so it doesn’t seem the most likely. Perhaps a remaster or port of the Kid Icarus from Nintendo 3DS, which he has said numerous times he would love to see on home consoles, would be a possibility. Although it doesn’t seem like the kind of work that would normally be assigned to a director with a profile as high as Sakurai’s. It seems more logical to think that whatever he is working on is a new title of some kind.

To know more, we will probably have to wait until the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2. If not longer. But what seems clear is that we won’t have to worry about the retirement of one of the most valuable and selfless directors in the video game industry anytime soon.

Microsoft’s AI is creating images of Kirby committing the attack on the Twin Towers

Kirby is an adorable pet, but AI imaging can do not-so-adorable things, like turning him into an international terrorist

The use of AI to generate images is a controversial issue. Apart from copyright problems, one must consider all the malicious uses that can be made of them, even the seemingly innocent ones. Because sometimes the line between what is funny, problematic, and potentially reportable is not a line, but three circles overlapping each other. Microsoft might discover this firsthand in the coming days.

Stable Diffusion ACCESS

Although Microsoft’s Bing Image Creator has been with us since March, it’s a tool that hasn’t caused much sensation. With more powerful and established tools available, this Microsoft tool has gone relatively unnoticed. Until people discovered how to make the AI create images with famous characters, such as the adorable Kirby. And what people have immediately done is create images of Kirby perpetuating acts of international terrorism by piloting planes crashing into the Twin Towers.

Despite Bing Image Creator having an extensive filter for banned words, including 9/11, Twin Towers, or terrorism, evading these filters is very simple. By asking the AI to create an image of Kirby sitting in the pilot’s cockpit of an airplane, flying between two skyscrapers in New York, Microsoft’s AI tools will give us exactly what we want to see. And this won’t sit well with Nintendo’s lawyers.

In fact, Nintendo has not yet commented on all of this, but Microsoft has. They have stated, however, that they do not take responsibility for what their users create. While they have mentioned that they will continue to add filters to prevent the creation of offensive or inappropriate content, they have not specifically addressed this particular case. However, it is expected that in the coming days, it will no longer be possible to create images of Kirby committing terrible acts of international terrorism. Or at least, that is what we hope.

Stable Diffusion ACCESS

Color Wars: Inside Nintendo’s Debate on Kirby’s Hue – Yellow, Pink, or White?

He became so fond of him that in the end they decided to make him the protagonist and call him, from a list of possible names, Kirby.

If we talk about Kirby, you’ll immediately imagine a pink ball with two eyes and a mouth that eats enemies and gains their powers. Since its debut on Game Boy in 1992 with ‘Kirby’s Dream Land,’ it has starred in nearly forty games, had its own one hundred-episode anime, and even had 25 volumes of its own manga. There’s just one problem: Shigeru Miyamoto didn’t imagine it that way.

Visual Boy Advance DOWNLOAD

Which color will Dedede be?

When Masahiro Sakurai was creating ‘Kirby’s Dream Land,’ the design for the main character wasn’t finalized yet. So, he put a ball with eyes as a placeholder, intending to replace it with the actual protagonist later on. He named it Popopo, and gradually grew fond of it. Eventually, they decided to make it the main character and named it Kirby, choosing from a list of possible names.

The story behind Kirby’s name is quite intriguing: In 1982, Universal sued Nintendo for similarities between King Kong and Donkey Kong (quite creative, right?). The lawyer who defended the Japanese company was none other than John Kirby, who ultimately won the case. When Shigeru Miyamoto saw the name “Kirby” on the potential list of names for the character, he didn’t hesitate to pick it, paying homage to the lawyer who played a role in Nintendo’s victory.

They couldn’t get their way, especially when it came to Kirby’s color. Since the Game Boy could only display white, black, and shades of gray, Sakurai envisioned Kirby as pink. As it turns out, he was the only one at Nintendo who imagined it that way, as mentioned in a 1993 interview. In contrast, Miyamoto insisted that Kirby should be yellow. The debate over Kirby’s color went on, and in the midst of it, Nintendo America ended up releasing the ‘Kirby’s Dream Land’ box in… white. Neither one’s choice prevailed, leading to a general mess.

In the end, Miyamoto won partially, and Kirby appeared as a yellow character for the secondary character, Keeby, whenever needed or in the variations of ‘Super Smash Bros.’ In later interviews, Miyamoto corrected his stance and remained as kind as ever, saying, “Normally, a character like Kirby would be yellow, like Pac-Man. That’s why when I saw it with a different color, I felt that it was fresh.” As long as it wasn’t white…

Visual Boy Advance DOWNLOAD

Some of the links added in the article are part of affiliate campaigns and may represent benefits for Softonic.

10 best Wii games

Wii would like to play! Check out the best games that ever graced the Nintendo Wii.

When the Nintendo Wii was first announced, it was quite possibly the most excited the world had ever been for a new console.

The Wii Remote was unlike any controller we had ever seen. Players were no longer going to be maneuvering around with an analog stick, but with motion controls. It truly felt like the wave of the future.

Too bad it really fell flat.

FREE

Roblox

From: Roblox

Motion controls have been downplayed a lot since the days of the Wii. The motion controls worked well on maybe a handful of Wii games and were complete garbage on others.

For example: when Donkey Kong Country Returns was released for the Wii, somebody thought it would be a good idea to have players shake the controller in order to get DK to roll. Later on, the game was ported to the Nintendo 3DS and players could use a joystick and buttons. Once we were able to play it that way, it turned out the game was actually a lot of fun. However, it was virtually unplayable on the Wii.

To make matters worse, they were obscenely hard to buy when they first came out. For some reason, Nintendo didn’t supply many consoles to stores making so buyers had to camp out in front of the store before it opened to get one.

Look, the title of this article is “Top 10 Wii games,” so clearly we liked a few of them. When the motion controls worked, games could actually be a lot of fun. However, we’re glad that Nintendo eventually decided to put actual controllers back in our hands.

Top 10 Wii games

10. Kirby’s Epic Yarn

Before Yoshi made his way to the world of wool, Kirby’s Epic Yarn spun a pretty great adventure.

Kirby’s Epic Yarn wasn’t supposed to be a Kirby game at first. However, once developers saw how fun the game was and how beautiful it looked, Kirby was added to help boost sales.

Kirby is known for inhaling his enemies and then gaining their powers. However, Kirby has a new array of tools in this classic. Instead, Kirby spins yarn and morphs himself into whatever he needs to be to overcome challenges.

The platformer isn’t very difficult, and the more adept player can probably knock this out in a day or so. However, for those that have played it, they can assure you that you’re in a for a fun Warp Star ride.

9. Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Most fans of Smash agree that Super Smash Bros. Brawl was a huge step down from Super Smash Bros. Melee. The game just isn’t as fast-paced as Melee, and the new mechanics that were added were atrocious. It was the first Smash game to have online matchmaking, but the online side lagged so incredibly bad that almost nobody played it.

You can slip and fall over. Who even thought of that?

However, Brawl did give us an epic story mode with Subspace Emissary. Subspace was absolutely incredible. It felt like an Avengers storyline, but with our favorite Nintendo characters. It was an incredible adventure that we, unfortunately, have not seen since in other Smash games.

Brawl also gave us a bunch of cool characters that are staples in the series now including Ike, Snake, Sonic, Meta Knight, Pokémon Trainer, and Zero Suit Samus.

Thankfully, the Wii allowed us to use our old GameCube controllers to play the game, so we weren’t forced to use the Wii Remote. Brawl might just be the worst Smash game, but it’s still a Smash game.

10 best GameCube games

Read Now ►

8. New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Much like Kirby’s Epic Yarn, New Super Mario Bros. Wii isn’t going to take you very long to beat. Even if you are casually playing through the game, you can get through the entire main story in just a few hours.

However, those are gonna be some of the most fun hours you’ve had in a while. The game takes Mario back to basics in a classic side-scrolling adventure. No 3D exploration. No maps where you hunt for stars. No bull.

You know what? It really works.

Get up to three other friends with you, and you can turn it this into a party game the likes of which you’ve never seen.

7. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

All things considered, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is a far better game. However, the GameCube version is better than the Wii version. On Wii, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is much more fun.

Much like Brawl, this is a weak entry in its franchise as a whole, but it’s still a fun game nonetheless. Skyward Sword revolves around Link on his journey to save Princess Zelda from an evil force blah blah blah, it’s the basic story yet again. The game included a crafting portion to make new gear and upgrade existing weapons. In most other games it would work, but it just seems out of place here in Zelda.

Also, you have a new guide named Fi. If you thought Navi was annoying, wait until you get a load of her. Navi at least had personality; Fi feels like a lifeless zombie who takes away from the adventure.

That said, the game still is a lot of fun and has a lot of great Zelda moments. As far as boss battles in Zelda go, this game has some of the best.

If you’re looking for something on par with Ocarina of Time, this ain’t it, chief. However, if you’re looking for a decent entry in the series to eat up a few hours.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time turns 20. Here’s how it changed gaming forever

Read Now ►

6. Okami

Okami is one of the most beautiful games ever made.

You play as a wolf as you adventure through a painted tapestry. Your means of travel and attacks all coordinate with brush strokes, which make the game sometimes feel more like you’re painting a picture.

The art style mixes with Japanese culture to make a truly unique experience that you’ll never forget.

With all the characters that people want to see get added to Smash, Amaterasu from Okami is almost never brought up.

Come on, Sakurai. Make it happen!

5. Mario Kart Wii

While we got a below average Smash game and a below average Zelda game, we honestly got one of the best Mario Kart games with Mario Kart Wii.

Just listen to that music:

The Wii’s motion controls actually worked pretty well for this game. Even if you didn’t like them, the game allowed you to use a slew of other controllers to tickle your fancy.

Like Brawl, this game had online matchmaking, but the lag wasn’t nearly as bad. Sure, it paled in comparison to the online capabilities of the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, but we still got to show some elementary school kids who’s the boss.

4. Xenoblade Chronicles

Xenoblade Chronicles flew passed a lot of peoples’ radar. It was also a pretty rare find in the United States. After the game was discovered to be the absolute gem that it is, you’d have to dish out around $100 IF you could somehow find a copy.

Xenoblade Chronicles is considered to be one of the best RPGs of our time. It simply nails every aspect. The combat is fun. The crafting is addictive. The story is epic. The characters are intoxicating.

From start to finish, Xenoblade Chronicles will have you hooked.

3. Super Mario Galaxy 2

To be honest, Super Mario Galaxy 2 does not feel like its own game. It feels like DLC for the first Super Mario Galaxy.

Guess what? We are totally fine with that!

Super Mario Galaxy 2 brings all the elements that made the first Mario Galaxy great and adds a bunch more awesome mechanics. For instance, you can ride Yoshi in this game!

Sure, blasting through the cosmos is fun, but it’s even more fun on the back of your dino bestie!

With all that being said, it still couldn’t beat its predecessor…

2. Super Mario Galaxy

Super Mario Galaxy was the first Mario game that felt like a true successor to Super Mario 64. Mario didn’t just jump into the next generation of gaming; he launched himself from a star cannon and flew past planets along the way.

The music accompanying the game was extraordinary. Mario moved through the galaxy accompanied by an orchestra every step of the way.

Yeah, Super Mario Galaxy 2 added some more features. However, the developers clearly put their best ideas for bosses and levels into this gem.

As much as we loved this game on the Wii, we have to admit that the title begs for a remake. If Nintendo was able to make Mario work as well as they did on the Switch with Super Mario Odyssey, then they should be able to to do the same with Mario Galaxy.

1. Wii Sports

Hold on, before you go typing an angry comment down below, hear us out.

Wii Sports was the game played most by players and is probably the only Wii game that hasn’t had a suitable replacement made since.

Think about it. All the games on this list are fun, but would you really go through the trouble of hooking up your Wii, Wii Remote, and sensor bar just to play Mario Galaxy? We’re guessing you wouldn’t.

However, if you’re having a group of friends over, wouldn’t it be fun to break out bowling or tennis?

Wii Sports got the motion controls better than any other game on the Switch. It has aged quite well, and, just to cap it all off, it came free with every Nintendo Wii.

Wrapping up

Do you agree with our picks? What ones slipped past our radar, and deserve recognition? Let us know in the comments below!

Top 6 free Nintendo 3DS games

Still got that Nintendo 3DS? Fire it up with these free games!

Nintendo has always dominated the handheld games scene. Despite the release of the Switch, Nintendo’s 3DS continues to have games made for it. It doesn’t seem like a platform that will go away anytime soon, and for good reason! It is one of the best handhelds of all time. That’s why it’s no surprise that it features some of the best free-to-play games of any non-mobile device. Here are some of the top contenders for this title:

Top 6 free Nintendo 3DS games

6. Pokémon Rumble World

This is the first of a few free-to-play Pokémon games for the 3DS, all of which are very well made and addicting. Rumble World in particular is a unique game from the Rumble franchise that features toy Pokémon that have come to life and are ready to battle. This game is a great revival of the series and worth trying out for anyone who hasn’t.

$47.97

Pokemon Rumble Blast

From: Amazon

Add to Cart

5. Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

A very unique Kirby game, based off a minigame featured in Planet Robobot, Team Kirby Clash Deluxe is a perfect party game to play with friends, if you’re looking for a more RPG style game to play together compared to the typical word games that most party games have.

$38.75

Kirby: Planet Robobot

From: Amazon

Add to Cart

4. Stretchmo

Most of the free games for the 3DS are a pretty basic game with cute aesthetics, and Stretchmo is just that. Now that’s not to say this basic game isn’t enjoyable. Stretchmo is an excellent puzzle game based in the Pushmo series. The first few stages are free, and then it features purchasable games within it, which is a perfect model for a free-to-start game, as it intends for you to spend money but gives you a good portion of the game to see if you like it first.

Pokémon Shuffle Free Download

2. Pokémon Picross

The third and final Pokémon game on this list, and probably one of the best free to play games available for the 3DS. If you don’t know what Picross is, it is basically a math-based puzzle game similar to Sudoku. The goal is to create an image based off these puzzles. Pokémon Picross features Pokémon images as the main reward for playing. Once you complete an image, you can use the Pokémon in future challenges, with varying effects based on the Pokémon type.

1. Nintendo Badge Arcade

It’s hard to really classify where this game stands between being free or even a game exactly, but it is definitely worth picking up if you’re interested in decorating your DS with badges. This arcade grabber-style game lets you get unique custom badges to put all over your touchscreen.

Handheld games aren’t the only place that Nintendo dominates. Along with their popular handheld releases, Nintendo has created some of the most iconic free-to-play mobile games, including the brand new Dragalia Lost.