Nintendo is unleashing the largest launch-day video game lineup in its history for its new Wii U home console.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "Is Ocarina of Time as legendary as I remembered it? For the most part, yes. In spite of a handful of missteps — a few obtuse puzzles, some tedious backtracking, and a clunky stealth sequence — I don't believe the last 23 years have been unkind to it. Ocarina remains a brilliant example of the medium, a landmark game that shaped the future of its own franchise and 3D gaming in general. After more than two decades it retains its inventive dungeon design, challenging puzzles, dynamic combat, wistful storyline, unforgettable music, and empowering open-air freedom. I feel confident calling it one of the greatest games of the fifth generation, even if I'm no longer prepared to list it among the five best games ever made."
Pure unadulterated fun. They don't make them like this anymore...especially not the triple A industry.
The Nintendo Switch is potentially nearing its lifespan, and several Wii U games haven't found their way over as ports yet.
I think it's better to leave games like AC: Amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash forgotten on the Wii U. Best case, they are mediocre games; worse case, they are very bad. It was a dark time for the Wii U, and the first only exists to sell Amiibo cards, whereas the second was put together in a couple of months with a shoestring budget, and it shows.
The rest of the list does have some really cool games, though. I would love to see a remake of Star Fox Zero with decent controls, and Xenoblade X doesn't require that much modification to work.
This article leaves out Nintendo's most controversial game to date devils Third.
I personally found the cover system really fun in that one compared to at the time most fps games completely lacking one.
They should remake Starfox to the switch 2. Very beautiful game during gamecube days.
Kirby is always ignored or forgotten by people, so good to see it mentioned here.
Play Kirby Canvas Curse on DS, and then play Rainbow Curse on Wii U, they're really fun and unique 'platformers' without any actual jumping.
Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."
I wish bf3 was ported to the Wii u utilizing the hardwares power in 1080p. I am excited a new console is coming out but my brain tells me that it'll be like the Wii again. It's amazing experiencing bf3 on ultra for pc where going back to play console games is like a massive downgrade in game tech and imo Nintendo should have known that's where next gen games are going. I know they don't care and there in lies the problem as a core gamer. To each his own, hopefully the fans have fun, ill wait for ps4
I've never had this many games I wanted for a launch window period since the SNES really.
Looks like I'm gonna have to go with ZombiU since Rayman isn't a launch title :/
I'm going to be getting ZombiU with my Wii U. I wish I had more money. Can't wait to try the Wii U out though.
Poorly structured article. Having the developer at the start effects my ability to scan the list quickly. At least on my phone, maybe it's different on a computer.
On topic, I was thinking about getting the Wii U day one, but this launch line up isn't too exciting for me; maybe I'll wait until early next year. Most of the games that I would be interested in, I already own on xbox or ps3.
Still excited for Zombi U, monster hunter, dragon quest, new super mario bros, and a couple others.