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3D Medieval Games for the Wii

Nintendo's latest gaming console, the Nintendo Wii, features a magnitude of playable games that span all genres. In fact, they even boast an impressive number of solid 3D role-playing and medieval-style games, a genre that has always been popular amongst gamers. The medieval titles seen on the Nintendo Wii are not only challenging and rewarding, but family friendly as well. As such, the following games make great additions to anybody's game catalog.

The Legend of Zelda
- One of the most widely recognized names across all genres of video games, the franchise of The Legend of Zelda has been around since the original Nintendo Entertainment System. "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" was the franchise's first step into next-generation gaming and the motion-based controllers of the Wii but certainly not their last. "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" was released shortly after, and another title is rumored to be in the works.
Final Fantasy
- An innovative and unique RPG franchise, the Final Fantasy series of games blends medieval weaponry and themes with cutting-edge technology and wonderful magic. "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time" was the first title seen on the Wii, which was followed by "Final Fantasy: The Crystal Bearers" only a few months later.
Dragon Quest Swords
- Developed by Square Enix, the same company behind the popular Final Fantasy franchise, "Dragon Quest Swords" features 3D medieval combat in a world full of dangerous creatures. As the name implies, players make use of the motion-based controls of the Nintendo Wii as they actually hack and slash their way through dungeons and caves filled with beasts.
Medieval Games
- "Medieval Games" is a fun, light-hearted title that is rated for play by anyone aged 10 and older by the ESRB. While this game is essentially nothing more than an assortment of various mini-games based in a medieval, storybook-like world, there is a certain amount of appeal here for casual gamers and those who can only sit down and play a video game for a few hours at a time.
Little King's Story
- A 3D medieval game that combines game play elements of both role-playing and real-time strategy games, "Little King's Story" pits you in the role of a king who was recently placed in charge of a kingdom. As the new king, it is your job to expand and help your kingdom grow; this can be accomplished by collecting treasures, defeating enemies, and solving puzzles as you progress through the game. "Little King's Story" was released on July 21, 2009.

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