When Nintendo started its WiiWare download service last May, the range of its original games was laudable, with the action, puzzle, strategy and simulation genres all represented. The games themselves weren’t all that great, but the promise was there. Eight months later, the WiiWare library has more than 60 titles, some first-rate, some mediocre and some just awful. It’s a decent selection, particularly if you like puzzle games, which comprise more than a third of the offerings. WiiWare still trails both Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Sony’s PlayStation Network as far as original games are concerned, and the Wii hardware creates another issue. Its limited memory means you can only store four or five games on its hard drive. For under $20, however, there are definitely a few titles worth a look, including World of Goo and Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People.

Source: Western NY Daily News