Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 2007
Why it still holds upStrumming and fretting in time with the notes, with a multiplier that builds on a streak, still makes each song a test of timing today.
Wii split-screen games that still hold up
First released on the Wii
Games
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock 2007
Why it still holds upStrumming and fretting in time with the notes, with a multiplier that builds on a streak, still makes each song a test of timing today.
NBA 2K11 2010
Why it still holds upHistoric games to relive, and a career built attribute by attribute, give each season a goal to chase today.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land 2011
Also known as Kirby's Adventure Wii
Why it still holds upFour players can drop in and everyone shares the lives, so it is still easy to pick up with friends or family.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008
Why it still holds upA damage percentage that decides who flies off, with four control schemes, still makes a match easy to start today.
The Beatles: Rock Band 2009
Why it still holds upEvery song is still a shared performance, with a band playing together in the same room.
Virtua Tennis 4 2011
Why it still holds upEvery return is a small test of timing today: you time a first person swing yourself, and it is easy to pick up.
Punch-Out!! 2009
Why it still holds upEvery fight is still a pattern you learn, against boxers with readable tells.
WarioWare: Smooth Moves 2006
Why it still holds upEach tiny challenge is still a physical one, since you hold the controller in odd positions.
Top Spin 4 2011
Why it still holds upChoosing which style to level up still gives your player a game of their own.
Rock Band 3 2010
Why it still holds upThe same songs playable at Basic or Pro level, and drop in play mid song, still let a group of mixed skills share one track today.
DJ Hero 2 2010
Why it still holds upThe samples are tailored to each track, and scratching is graded on how musical and unique it is.
DJ Hero 2009
Why it still holds upA turntable and a crossfader still turn mixing into a game.
Mario Kart Wii 2008
Why it still holds upRaces that anyone in the room can join still make it a living room favorite.
Rhythm Heaven Fever 2011
Why it still holds upA game that asks only for one button and good timing is still easy to pick up and hard to master.
Art of Balance 2010
Why it still holds upA tower that wobbles with every block still gives a quiet kind of tension.
Guitar Hero: Metallica 2009
Why it still holds upA full band that plays one band's songs is still a way to fill a living room.
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 2007
Why it still holds upSpecial forms that count as their own fighters are still a reason to pick it up.
Wii Sports Resort 2009
Why it still holds upSwinging a controller like a sword or a bow is a way to play that is still easy to pick up today.
On sale
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 2011
Why it still holds upPlayed today, most rooms are still small puzzles solved with spells, and each character brings a different trick to them.
Guitar Hero World Tour 2008
Why it still holds upA band of four plastic instruments still makes it a game to play together.
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars 2011
Why it still holds upThe battles still stop to command an army, between the puzzles.
On sale
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 2010
Why it still holds upA spell wheel still turns every puzzle into a choice of magic.
On sale
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes 2012
Why it still holds upIts Gotham is the reason to come back today, an open city full of characters to unlock and bricks to find.
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures 2008
Why it still holds upA shared adventure through three films is still easy to play together.
On sale
LEGO Batman: The Videogame 2008
Why it still holds upWith a friend beside you it holds up today, since each scene asks for both characters, their suits and some building.