The gaming press and The Conduit sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. Indeed, blogs around the tubes have been going crazy about the Wii-exclusive FPS. High Voltage Software, who are also responsible for the 5th game on this list, have developed a beautiful shooter that seems to push the Wii further than most other games on the system. This should satisfy the graphics whore inside us all. But as Wii owners have been voraciously shouting in flame wars, visuals alone don't make a game.
Thankfully, High Voltage Software seems dedicated to creating an intelligent shooter. In one demo, the protagonist gets involved in a firefight with a gun-toting alien. As the player demonstrates superior talent and gets close to the kill, the alien intelligently runs away to recover and avoid death. This sounds simple enough, but is surprisingly uncommon in most FPS titles (or most games of any genre for that matter). Usually, an enemy will charge at the player relentlessly and mindlessly, halting only if one of them dies. Unlike graphics, subtle nuances such as this can make a game. Here's hoping that High Voltage Software manages to deliver on the seemingly sky-high expectations.
