Are there any games worth buying a WiiU for?
Nov 5, 2017 1:40:52 GMT
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Post by Imperial Khador on Nov 5, 2017 1:40:52 GMT
I figured I should actually respond to the question in the subject line. I own and have previously owned more Wii U games than are listed here, both digitally and physically, but many are games available on multiple systems. I've confined myself to games that are exclusive to the Wii U, or where I feel the best version is on the Wii U. For example, Super Mario Maker is also available on the 3DS, but lacks most of the online sharing capabilities of the Wii U version.
I'll also add that I do hope most of these games appear in some form on the Switch or other systems. I think most of them deserve wider audiences. As always, your mileage may vary
Bayonetta 2**
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker**
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze**
Dr Luigi
Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water**
Game & Wario
Hyrule Warriors**
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash*/***
Mario vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
NES Remix 1&2
New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U**
Nintendo Land
Pikmin 3**
Star Fox Zero*
Star Fox Guard*
Super Mario 3D World**
Super Mario Maker***
Super Smash Bros 4***
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE**
Wii Sports Club*
The Wonderful 101**
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Yoshi's Woolly World
*The games noted here are not necessarily excellent, and some have significant flaws, but I have enjoyed all of them, and I think they're worth a port.
**Since I originally made this post, these games have been announced for the Switch, or other consoles
*** Since I originally made this post, a game has been announced for the Switch that more or less makes this one redundant (eg. Super Mario Maker 2)
I would be tempted to add Mario Kart 8, as well as Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Although both are available on the Switch, the buy-in price for a Wii U is much lower than a Switch at the moment (I usually see them for around $200 Canadian, and I've seen them for as low as $125). Since I've known a number of people who have bought the Switch exclusively for Zelda BOTW, and then sell their Switch when complete, I think it is worth noting that the experience on the Wii U is very similar.
Edited: Sept 3rd 2020
I'll also add that I do hope most of these games appear in some form on the Switch or other systems. I think most of them deserve wider audiences. As always, your mileage may vary
Bayonetta 2**
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker**
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze**
Dr Luigi
Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water**
Game & Wario
Hyrule Warriors**
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash*/***
Mario vs Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
NES Remix 1&2
New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U**
Nintendo Land
Pikmin 3**
Star Fox Zero*
Star Fox Guard*
Super Mario 3D World**
Super Mario Maker***
Super Smash Bros 4***
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE**
Wii Sports Club*
The Wonderful 101**
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Yoshi's Woolly World
*The games noted here are not necessarily excellent, and some have significant flaws, but I have enjoyed all of them, and I think they're worth a port.
**Since I originally made this post, these games have been announced for the Switch, or other consoles
*** Since I originally made this post, a game has been announced for the Switch that more or less makes this one redundant (eg. Super Mario Maker 2)
I would be tempted to add Mario Kart 8, as well as Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Although both are available on the Switch, the buy-in price for a Wii U is much lower than a Switch at the moment (I usually see them for around $200 Canadian, and I've seen them for as low as $125). Since I've known a number of people who have bought the Switch exclusively for Zelda BOTW, and then sell their Switch when complete, I think it is worth noting that the experience on the Wii U is very similar.
Edited: Sept 3rd 2020