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With your Wii connected to the Internet you can start sampling some of what WiiWare has to offer even without spending any Nintendo Points. The WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel currently offers the possibility to try demos of top titles in a variety of genres that you can play free of charge.
Getting your hands on a WiiWare demo is as easy as downloading a WiiWare title. Simply visit the WiiWare section of the Wii Shop Channel and select “Search by Genre”. Next you choose the “Demo” genre to get a list of all demos currently available. Every demo can be downloaded to your Wii console or to an SD Card free of charge, so feel free to try as many as you like! Just pick the title of your choice, select “Download” and you will be playing before you know it!
The following demos are currently available for you to try:
Widely hailed as one of the best WiiWare titles available, it’s no wonder this highly original title from developers 2D Boy has captured a comfortable position in the All-Time WiiWare Chart. World of Goo is an utterly charming puzzle challenge that will both test your brain and touch your heart. Try out the entire first chapter of the game with the demo.
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The second WiiWare title in the ongoingly popular Pokémon franchise allows up to four players to take control of an ever-growing stable of wind-up toy Pokémon and take them into battle! In several special arenas hundreds of Pokémon can be befriended and taught new moves to prepare them for the Battle Royale!
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The acclaimed developers of Square Enix require no introduction to videogame fans the world over, so it comes as no surprise that their WiiWare-exclusive games in the legendary FINAL FANTASY series quickly captivated a large audience. This strategy game puts you in the fashionable shoes of a Darklord’s daughter as you protect the Dark Crystal at the top of your tower. The demo lets you play the first 6 levels of the game.
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Gaijin Games’ first WiiWare title burst at the seams with fresh gameplay ideas, so its crazy mix of '80s aesthetics and modern game design quickly turned into a popular series of Wii Remote-fuelled retro rhythm action. Anyone up for a serious challenge, or simply a slice of something daringly and deliciously different for up to four players to enjoy, would be wise indeed to try their hand at BIT.TRIP BEAT. The demo lets you play a part of the first level.
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Take a trip to ancient Greece where the simple basics of running and jumping through lovingly crafted environments are infused with the fresh gameplay possibilities offered only by the Wii Remote. First-time development studio Over The Top Games has created an enchanting adventure that takes players on an unforgettable journey in search of a friend in need. The demo lets players try the first level of the full game.
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