It has a futuristic aura, the Nintendo GameCube is a video game console that was released in North America and Japan in 2001. It succeeds the previous consoles, and is Nintendo’s sixth generation video games console.
The first of its kind to use optical discs, Nintendo Gamecubes have got a number of games that are loved by many mainly because of its controller, high quality games and extensive software library.
It sold 21.74 million GameCube units before it was discontinued. Would you like to know some of Nintendo GameCube’s top selling games? This article has done the compiling for you. Tighten your seat belt and read on.
Super Smash Bros. Melee
It is a crossover fighting video game that features 25 characters. At the start of the game, you will access fourteen characters and the other 11 require you to first complete tasks.
It was released in 2001 by Hal Laboratory and Published for the GameCube by Nintendo, It is the second in the Super Smash Bros series and features characters, stage and gameplay modes from Pokémon,
The Legend of Zelda, Star Fox and Mario, which are all Nintendo video games franchises. People love Melee for its simple controls, visuals, gameplay and orchestrated soundtrack.
This has led it to be featured in competitive gaming tournaments and has won a number of awards and acknowledgements. It was the best –selling GameCube’s title because it sold over seven million copies by 2008.
Mario Kart: Double Dash
Mario Kart: Double Dash is a racing game which challenges its players to compete against each other on its Mario-themed tracks. It is the third installment in the home consoles and fourth in the Mario Kart series.
It introduced new gameplay features like supporting cooperative (Co-op) gameplay which uses two riders per kart. One player uses the items while the other drives the kart.
It is loved because it is the first to use 3D graphics for racers. It also allows up to 16 players to race simultaneously. Players are free to switch anytime. Critics loved the gameplay features, character and item rosters, track design and arcade aesthetic.
Super Mario Sunshine
It is a 3D platform game that was released in 2002 and second in the Super Mario Series. It takes place on Delfino, a tropical isle where Toadsworth, Princess Peach, Mario and five Toads are on vacation.
A villain called Shadow Mario that resembles Mario vandalizes the island with graffiti. Mario takes the blame for the mess and is ordered to clean the island using a Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device while protecting Princess Peach.
The Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker
It is an action-adventure game and the tenth edition in the series. It is set on a number of islands located in a huge sea. It is a departure for the series. Protagonist Link tries to save his sister from being eaten by Sorcerer Ganon.
He instead becomes entangled in a struggle for a sacred wish-granting relic, Triforce. Link is aided by allies like Princess Zelda, King of Red Lions, and others to sail the ocean to acquire more power to defeat Ganon.
Luigi’s Mansion
It is a 2001 action-adventure video game and qualifies for this list because it sold over 2.5 million copies hence ranking number five. The main story is played over four stages and players can access a gallery and training room between stages.
At each stage, players control Luigi as he hunts down the ghosts that are hidden inside the mansions. He acquires keys for the rooms and eventually deals with the boss ghost at the end of the stage.
Animal Crossing
It is a life simulation game in which the human player character goes into an anthropomorphic populated village. The player can interact with other players and the animals through the GameCube’s memory card.
The game is played in real-time because it is synced with GameCube’s calendar and internal clock. It therefore observes public holidays and seasons.
Animal Crossing is sometimes called a communication game where players are the new residents of the town.
Metroid Prime
It is an action-adventure game that has a sci-fi setting in which players control Samus Aran, a bounty hunter. It begins with Samus battling the Space Pirates that are doing biological experiments on planet Tallon IV.
The game involves platform jumping, solving puzzles to expose secrets and shooting foes using a ‘lock-on’ mechanism. This mechanism allows circle strafing while targeting the enemy.
Last Word
There are numerous video games in Nintendo’s GameCube. Whether you love racing, adventure, shooting, social simulation, party and other genres, as you can see above, you have a ton of choice.
Most of GameCube games are loved and have sold millions of copies due to improved gameplay, beautiful visuals and impressive graphics, among other reasons.
