IGN:On the eve of the Wii U's release, we're discussing exactly when that next generation of video games begins.
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 really don't think so. Now im not going to go into detail because i already did that in numerous other WiiU articles but I do think the 720/ps4 will be more robust than the WiiU.
I know alot of people are in awe of the Wiiu features compared to the ps3/360 which btw is 6-7 years old. But when the ps4/720 come out, it going to blow away the WiiU in terms of features and ram.
The kinect is going to play a huge part in the 720 and i have a feeling it going to be futuristic and huge. It definitely going to take away the ninTendo casuals.
Sony is going to focus on Gakai and add alot of variety of core exclusives that will take advantage of next gen hardware.
Nintendo might seem awesome now but once the ps4/720 is announced. Mark my words, people are going to be way more hype for those systems compared to the WiiU.
No one wants to flaff there arms and legs about like a clown , forget kinect the wiiU gamepad is were its at, its the future of gaming, just you watch and see,
look at the nintendo network it beats psn and live already in the way its setup, they not only have to build a console to take on the wiiU they are gonna have to update there whole online networks to keep up with what nintendo are doing,
and there first step towards even competing with Nintendo will be developing there own version of the gamepad with the second screen.
when i think of the wiiU now and what we have seen about the gamepad and the network 2 words that fit realy well are "Total Integration" Nintendo are realy getting people connected
like how everyone's concerned about graphics. I've said this before and I'll say it again, at the end of the day IT'S THE GAMES THAT MATTER. I'm very much excited for the WiiU because of the games that it will offer.
What new gameplay innovation will Sony offer with the PS4? What new gameplay innovation will Microsoft offer with the 720? Better textures and lighting wont add to the gameplay, not unless a game utilizes them in a way that the game is centered around it, but no, we'll just get "enter new installment to a shooter franchise with better graphics here". now that doesn't mean i'm not getting them, but c'mon people.
we need more games like L.A. Noire, Mirror's Edge, and Valkyria Chronicles next generation, something unique, different and innovative.
I think so. A lot of great features have been revealed in the last few days with Nintendo direct videos. It looks to be a real social console and it practically a console and a portable within the home. Visuals are good for launch and can already play games like AC3 with better visuals. Visuals will increase and gamepad features will be upgrade/added. It looks to be a great console and a console that i will have lots of fun with. I get Playstation for Ps exclusives and Xbox for Xbox exclusives, so it is worth it for the exclusives alone.
Wii U will see Pikmin 3, Monster Hunter, Dragon Quest 10, Bayonetta 2, Rayman Legends, The Wonderful 101, Zombiu, Lego City, Super Mario Bros U, Nintendo Land, Nano Assult Neo. All exclusives!!
It will be a great console and a great way to start next gen. This with the PS4 and Xbox 720 will be the triforce of gaming.
I don't think so.