Being a Wii U owner since launch has been tough. But the release of Mario Kart 8 seems to have jump started the console’s appeal and more and more people are learning to love the GamePad.
So if you’ve just bought a Wii U or are on the fence on whether to purchase one, these are the games that you simply can’t do without. They may not be the highest scoring games but they’re different enough and appeal to a wide enough audience that will make sure your Wii U can be the centre of attention, no matter who’s coming round.
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.
Same as Paper Mario color splash. One of the best wiiu games and getting even better with dual screen. Same reason why i prefer Splatoon 1
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.
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."
A new list goes over eight of the the most useless amiibo, ranging from the Shadow Mewtwo card to the Qbby figure.
I agree. I have one when it first launched and enjoying it. Also it's a good way to get my girlfriend into gamin with me so she doesn't feel like I ignore her.
My wallet is crying right now, but I'm still happy over the increase in great games, and the good news is that a select few of them are going to be this year instead of next.
My one regret is that Xenoblade X isn't one of the ones due out this year, but I can live with that...
They're the same games every gen.
Glad to see ZombiU on that list, such a fantastic game.
I bought a Wii U earlier this week on the strength of Nintendo's E3 digital briefing. I always wait at least a year before buying Nintendo's home consoles - sometimes several years - but the presentation gave me the little push to make the jump. I bought the Mario bundle, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how great the gamepad is. Being able to control the TV from the gamepad? Fantastic. :)