Do you need some help choosing a Wii U for friends and family
this holiday season? Here is your guide to selecting the games that
really stand out on the Wii U. Most of these games can't be found
elsewhere at all and a few have definitive versions on the Wii U. These
are the top 10 games you should check out on the Wii U for the holiday
season.
1. Super Mario 3D World
By far, the
best reason to own a Wii U is to play Super Mario 3D World. Nintendo's
EAD team is one of the most experienced and polished development studios
in the entire industry. I'd go so far as to say they are the epitome of
gaming developers. Their last two games released were Super Mario
Galaxy 2 for Wii and Super Mario 3D Land for 3DS. So, which genre did
they aim for in this first 3D Mario game for Wii U? The semi-fixed level
direction of Super Mario 3D Land? Or the free-roam camera of Super
Mario Galaxy 2? Honestly, it's a cross between the two. It has the
platforming layout of Super Mario 3D Land but the levels are much more
expansive and the graphics are absolutely stunning, like the art style
of the Galaxy series.
2. Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD
Wind
Waker was already a cult hit on the Gamecube and now it has only gotten
better. There were a few hiccups in the GCN version that held some
people back from fully enjoying the experience. Those, such as slow
sailing and fetch quests, have now been improved upon so as not to slow
down the flow and pace of the game. Plus, the graphics have received an
entirely new lighting engine and HD resolution, which makes the cartoony
art style come to life.
3. Pikmin 3
Pikmin
3 is the ideal version of what Shigeru Miyamoto had in mind when he
created the Pikmin series. The much more powerful hardware allows you to
see tremendous detail in your environments and to zoom out so you can
micromanage multiple teams within one map. If you enjoy strategy games
and Nintendo charm, Pikmin 3 is not a game you want to miss out on.
4. The Wonderful 101
Fans
are divided about The Wonderful 101. So, will you enjoy it? Basically,
it comes down to one question: are you a mainstream gamer or a hardcore
gamer? If you are hardcore then you'll have a blast with TW101. It may
turn out to be your favorite Wii U game. The Wonderful 101 doesn't like
to hold your hand. It expects you to learn the ropes through
experimentation and practice. It will challenge you. It will throw all
sorts of mayhem at your screen. And if you can handle the extreme action
then you are in for one heck of a ride.
5. ZombiU
How
about another misunderstood game? If you're looking for another Call of
Duty shooter that happens to star zombies, you've come to the wrong
place. ZombiU is not a shooter. It's a survival horror game with
incredible innovation. You'll be terrified as you ration your supplies,
hold off zombies with a cricket bat, and run for your life. And, if you
want a game that is a real showcase for your gamer friends of the kind
of innovation the Wii U GamePad can bring to mature games, this will be
the ace up your sleeve.
6. Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
Ready
to sink thousands of hours into a game together with your friends?
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will give you the most bang for your buck as
you go hour after hour, trying to chop off that monster tail so you can
finally upgrade to the next level of armor. If you don't see daylight
for a few months, don't blame it on me. I warned you.
7. Lego City Undercover
Lego
City Undercover is a brilliantly fun and silly romp that will tickle
your funny bone and have you laughing all the while. Not to mention, the
game is pure, unadulterated fun through and through. Enjoy a GTA-like
game that never takes itself too seriously but never lets up on the gas
when it comes to gameplay.
8. New Super Mario Bros U / New Super Luigi U
This
2D Mario Bros experience is one of my favorite 2D Mario games in a long
time. I've played through all of Nintendo's recent New Super Mario Bros
games and this one rises above the rest. It is purely due to the
incredible variety held within its levels/powerups and the challenge of
getting all three star coins in each level.
9. Wii Party U
Remember
Wii Sports? That was the game you showed your friends and family when
you wanted to impress them with what motion controls could do for
gaming. It was instantly understood intuitively by each person holding
the Wiimote and soon had them laughing and playing along. Although
Nintendo had hoped this would happen once again with NintendoLand, the
game that finally succeeds is Wii Party U. There are tons of mini-games
that will get your friends and family quickly up to speed about how much
fun the Wii U could be.
10. Need for Speed Most Wanted U
Criterion
used to make the Burnout series. Then they started working on Need for
Speed. And here they have a game that feels almost like a combination of
the two. With Need for Speed Most Wanted U, Criterion took the Xbox
360/PS3 version of the game and improved upon it tremendously both in
visuals, extra modes, and controls. This is a great racing game for any
Wii U owner to have, whether you like to play alone or with friends.
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