Despite the popularity of the Nintendo Wii, there was never a mainstreamPokemongame released for the console. Various Pokemongames were released for the Wii, but none ever took off the way that any of the mainstream games did. That said, over the years the Pokemon Wii games have garnered a cult following, with many players who played these games as kids retaining a strong nostalgia for them.

5 My Pokemon Ranch

Metascore: 47

User Score: 5.3

My Pokemon Ranch was a WiiWare title that could be purchased digitally on the Wii. Much like Pokemon Box, it was essentially a glorified Pokemon storage system, giving players the ability to deposit up to 1,000 different Pokemon from Pokemon Diamond & Pearlinto My Pokemon Ranch. Once there, players could watch their Miis and Pokemon interact and take pictures of their beloved creatures as they roam around the ranch.

Given the description, there isn’t much there for players to actually do. My Pokemon Ranch isn’t a game with an objective or end goal, it’s simply a place to store extra creatures from Pokemon Diamond & Pearl with the added cosmetic layer of interactions between the player’s Miis and Pokemon. Many critics argued that the purpose of this virtual title didn’t contain enough extra content to be worth any money at all, as well as My Pokemon Ranch being virtually useless for players that didn’t own a Nintendo DS or Pokemon Diamond & Pearl.

4 Pokemon Battle Revolution

Metascore: 53

User Score: 6.5

Pokemon Battle Revolution is rather similar to Pokemon Stadiumin concept. The game involves players battling their way through various cups and tournaments, earning new trainers that come with their own team of Pokemon with each increasingly difficult milestone. Similar to Pokemon Stadium, Pokemon Battle Revolution included a feature that allowed players to use the Pokemon they’d caught in Pokemon Diamond & Pearl in Pokemon Battle Revolution.

Although the game’s graphics, lighting, and battle animations are stellar given the console and technology at the time, both critics and fans alike found a mutual dislike for the game’s lack of plot and difficulty. Unlike cult classic titles like Pokemon Colosseum and Pokemon XD: Gale Of Darkness,Pokemon Battle Revolution had no plot or characters whatsoever, playing similarly to the online battle simulator, Pokemon Showdown.

Without sending over Pokemon from Pokemon Diamond & Pearl, it was nearly impossible to make it through the harder stages of the game without an excruciating amount of trial and error. The trainers that are provided to the player have a set team of Pokemon, meaning that players can’t evolve or change the Pokemon that are given to that particular trainer.

3 Pokemon Rumble

Metascore: 59

User Score: 8.2

Pokemon Rumblewas a WiiWare title that had such a positive fan response that it become the first in a series of five Pokemon Rumble games. The concept and plot are cute and unique, turning fearsome and tough Pokemon into wind-up toys that battle others. Along the way, players can befriend certain Pokemon to add to their arsenal of wind-up toys to help them beat each level of the game.

The graphics are adorable and the gameplay is engaging, albeit repetitive after a while, but most critics knocked the fact that the game didn’t have enough depth to it to have been worth 1,500 Wii Points on the WiiWare. That said, many critics viewed this through the lens of an adult player finding the mechanics of the game repetitive and shallow, neglecting the fun that a younger player could get out of Pokemon Rumble.

2 PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond

Metascore: 60

User Score: 7.7

PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond was the sequel to the original 2010 spin-off,PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure. Trailers and gameplay footage alone can attest to how visually engaging the game looks, with vivid colors and strong 3D graphics that are able to create many immersive environments for players to roam through. Much like the first game, PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond has an incredibly strong story that follows Pikachu as he befriends other creatures throughout the park, helping to defeat the evil force that threatens the peace and tranquility of the PokePark.

All that said, many critics found the gameplay repetitive for older players. Most of the game is spent playing various mini-games with other Pokemon, such as chase, hide ’n seek, and battling. While some of these challenges can be difficult for younger players, some older players may find it easy to befriend these Pokemon and breeze through the story.

1 PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure

Metascore: 62

User Score: 7.6

PokePark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure is a cute, immersive tale that follows the beloved yellow, electric mouse after he loses his friends entering the PokePark. He’s visited in a vision by Mew, who tells him to collect all the prism pieces around the PokePark in order to restore peace. So, Pikachu goes on a quest to reunite himself with his lost friends and together save the PokePark.

Many critics found it boring that the game only allows players to play as Pikachu. Unlike in PokePark 2: Wonders Beyond where players can play as Pikachu, Oshawott, Snivy, or Tepig, the original only allows for players to play as other Pokemon they’ve befriended when they’re participating in different attractions within the PokePark. The graphics are stunning, and the plot is strong, however, the game is definitely a quick play for an experienced player looking to blast through the main objectives. For those looking for a relaxing experience playing as Pikachu and solving problems, playing mini-games, and battling throughout the PokePark, this game is perfect.

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