The Wii was an iconic Nintendo platform that utilized motion controls, unlike anything we'd seen before. It was a risky venture for Nintendo to release such an unorthodox console, but it proved revolutionary, leaving a mark on the industry today.

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Although it wasn't known for its lengthy games, the Wii did have an abundance of RPGs (role-playing games). RPGs are often long, which is why many of these are the Wii's longest games. These estimates were compiled based on average-paced main story runs from howlongtobeat.com. The grind is real, and now, it's time to see which Wii RPGs are the longest.

10 Spectrobes: Origins (28.5 Hours)

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This action RPG was released as an exclusive for the Nintendo Wii. From publisher Disney Interactive Studios comes a game with electrifying real-time battles and science-fiction themes. Spectrobes: Origins may not be the longest Wii RPG, but it brings enough to the table to be considered a standout title. It boasts impressive 3D graphics, especially for a Wii title. Stop an ominous galactic threat veiled in secrecy as you utilize speed and Spectrobes.

9 Tales Of Symphonia: Dawn Of The New World (33 Hours)

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The sequel to Tales of Symphonia for the Nintendo GameCube may not have been as explosive, or long, like its predecessor, but it remains one of the Wii's longest RPGs. The battle system is considered the highlight of Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. 

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In this sequel, there is a new feature that allows you to fight alongside over 200 monsters! The monsters can level up and even evolve. Monster combat is carried out through artificial intelligence, which is intuitive for the style of gameplay.

8 Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (35.5 Hours)

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Directly following the events of Final Fantasy IV, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years places players on an adventure from the perspectives of Ceodore, Rosa, and son of Cecil. This game was initially a mobile exclusive before becoming a WiiWare game. The full-on 3D remake is also available on PC, containing the same enchanting story as the original. There are a total of ten tales contained in Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, starting with Ceodore's Tale.

7 Tale Of Graces (36 Hours)

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Tale Of Graces is recognized for its colorful animations and JRPG elements. Tales of Graces is set in a fictional place known as Ephineam, which is made up of three countries. The story follows main characters like Asbel Lhant, Sophie, Hubert Oswell, Cheria Barnes, and Richard. The jovial nature of the story is what makes it interesting. The gameplay consists of a unique battle system consisting of a field map and a screen for battles.

6 Phantom Brave: We Meet Again (41.5 Hours)

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Phantom Brave: We Meet Again is a remake of the classic game initially released as an exclusive PlayStation 2. You play as a thirteen-year-old girl with the name Marona. The setting is an oceanic world in a place called Phantom Isle. This turn-based RPG requires a great deal of strategy and patience. Phantoms are your allies, and many battle sequences give the game longevity. Expect to play around 41.5 hours beating one of the longest RPGs the Nintendo Wii offers.

5 Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn (42.5 Hours)

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The Fire Emblem series was a prominent part of Nintendo long before the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Wii didn't have very many Fire Emblem games, but one that stood out was Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. Its lengthy campaign is more challenging than most other Fire Emblem games. Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn's painstaking difficulty might be the only thing to criticize about it. The game is part of an acclaimed series, and the tactical RPG elements are masterful.

4 Arc Rise Fantasia (52 Hours)

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This fantasy RPG contains a great deal of exploration, with much of it involving completing puzzles as the story unfolds. The character portraits are along the lines of a visual novel, but the gameplay suggests otherwise. Come for the game's puzzles, but stay for the combat system, which contains a turn-based RPG focus. Despite being a Wii exclusive, one can play the game with a GameCube controller.

3 Monster Hunter Tri (63 Hours)

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Also known as Monster Hunter 3, Monster Hunter Tri released as an exclusive for the Nintendo Wii, with canceled plans for the PlayStation 3. The game contained online play, but the servers have since been deactivated.

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The Monster Hunter series is acclaimed for its diverse gameplay and harrowing battles. Monster Hunter Tri is not an exception since it earned favorable reviews across the board.

2 Xenoblade Chronicles (68 Hours)

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Owners of the Nintendo Wii might have a faint recollection of one of the most popular RPGs on the system. Xenoblade Chronicles was remastered for the Nintendo Switch because of the game's popularity on its launch console. This is the series that introduced Shulk.

Join the fight against machines as you engage in party-based battles. The real-time combat of Xenoblade Chronicles is along the lines of Final Fantasy but incorporates new elements as well. The sheer scale of the world will leave you speechless.

1 Rune Factory Frontier (90.5 Hours)

longest Wii RPG

Unlike Harvest Moon, Rune Factory: Frontier has more full-fledged RPG elements. The game is about farming with there being four different seasons. Three of the seasons see plants grow, which you can then turnaround and sell them for gold. The other part of the game, you'll be doing something unrelated. Dungeon crawling is a substantial part of Rune Factory: Frontier. The blended themes of the game make it intriguing until the long-awaited end. Rune Factory: Frontier is the longest Nintendo Wii RPG, with most players clocking around 90.5 hours.

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