The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The "Zelda" series spans over a dozen titles (as well as an animated series), and its first Wii entry was "Twilight Princess." The game is notable for its darker content, both graphically and in terms of plot and characterization. The protagonist Link is thrust into the Twilight Realm, where night reigns. The Nunchucks play a crucial role for the game's controls. Using the analog control stick, players move Link through the game world. Meanwhile, one button switches the player in and out of first-person perspective and the other helps the player target enemies along the Z axis.
Super Mario Galaxy
The "Mario" series is another Nintendo staple, with countless titles ranging from platformers to roleplaying games (RPGs) to an assortment of sports. The series has its roots in platformers, though, and "Super Mario Galaxy" is faithful to this tradition. Mario must leap through space in order to collect star fragments and rescue Princess Peach from his rival, Bowser. Because he's in zero-gravity, though, the controls are more nuanced than in other games. In addition to using the standard Wii controller, players must wield a Nunchuck and use it control stick to move Mario through his outer-space adventure.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
"Metroid" has a long history with Nintendo, and a "Metroid" title has been released for almost every platform. In "Corruption," players control the space-warrior Samus in her quest to battle an alien species, the metroids. Over the course of this sci-fi thriller, players collect weapons and abilities. One of these abilities is the Grapple Lasso, which can be flung like a whip and then climbed like a rope, giving players access to otherwise far-away locations. To control the Lasso, players swing their Nunchuck forward. This gives control of the Lasso a more natural feel.
Mario Party 8
"Mario Party 8" is in fact dozens of games in one. Each of these mini-games has its own objectives and controls. Although most of the minigames rely upon the standard Wii controller, one uses the Nunchuck. In "Flagging Rights," players swing a flag around in imitation of Shy Guy, the reoccurring series character that's always seen with his hockey-mask on. The game plays just like the childhood classic Simon Says, and it keeps track of your motions through the use of the Nunchuck. It can be played either by you alone or in competition against another player where the last one standing wins.