I'm thinking of getting a Wii U (lol)

#1

Yeah, not so smug now are we Laboured-kun?

Anyways, given that:

  1. I miss playing Nintendo first party exclusive games;
  2. There are quite a few of them;
  3. They are quite good;
  4. They would nicely compliment my PC game library; and
  5. I’m moving in to a new flat with shorty and we’ll want local MP games;

then I’m thinking a Wii U might be a good idea.

So, in part, I’m asking for your recommendations on games (only really interested in exclusives here) and especially those with a local MP angle.

I’d also appreciate any pros and cons you’ve discovered about the console that you wouldn’t immediately have noticed before buying it.

<3 u

#2

I really, really want one.

Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Wind Waker HD, and Bayonetta 2 alone.

The library is so good for it now.

#3

[B]Retail games[/B]
• Mario Kart 8 ★★★☆☆
• New Super Mario Bros. U ★★★☆☆ - It might be the best 2D Mario ever.
• Nintendo Land ★★★★☆ - A fantastic collection of tech demos and really fun to play in large groups.
• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD ★★★☆☆ - Stopped playing it twice already. It’s way slower than the 2D games.
• The Wonderful 101 - Only played the demo. Got this from the MK8 promotion.
• Wii Fit U ★★★☆☆ - Not very innovative, but solid nonetheless.
• ZombiU ★★☆☆☆ - Repetitive with frustrating controls.

[B]Downloadable games[/B] (I avoid getting these because of Nintendo’s lack of a proper account system. Purchases should be tied to the account, not the physical console.)
• Tank! Tank! Tank! (free edition) ★★☆☆☆ - The free version is very bare bones. Perhaps the campaign would be more fun.

I’ll pick up 3D Mario once I’m done with the 2D game. Bayonetta 1+2 is on its way.

#4

I’m thinking Nintendo Land and MK8 will be musts for me.

I’ll get the 3D Mario and Bayo games quite likely.

Definitely getting Wind Waker.

Tempted by W101. I know it got mixed reviews tho.

Not interested in the downloadable games because of the locked to console issue.

What else am I missing?

#5

…are these your ratings?

#6

Yes, those are ratings.

#7

Dem’s some harsh ratings arch. Must be an advocate of the full scale.

#8

Nintendo hater. Full stop.

#9

So what’s backwards compatibility like?

Are there any must have accessories?

#10

[quote=“LabouredSubterfuge, post:7, topic:175, full:true”]
Dem’s some harsh ratings arch. Must be an advocate of the full scale.
[/quote]Not only that, the Wii U library hasn’t impressed me yet. Mario Kart 8 and New Super Mario Bros. U would have been amazing if I hadn’t already played several almost identical games before.

[quote=“LabouredSubterfuge, post:9, topic:175, full:true”]
So what’s backwards compatibility like?[/quote]All my Wii games work fine. It’s not compatible with Gamecube games.

[quote]Are there any must have accessories?[/quote]You need a Wiimote and a nunchuk if you want to play Wii games. The pro controllers aren’t compatible with both Wii and Wii U titles so I have chosen to not support those.

#11

MK8 is the best kart they’ve ever made. Smash bros coming out soon, too.

Wii U was a great purchase for me.

Also, Donkey Kong Country!!!

#12

Ah of course, forgot about Smash Bros and DK. New Zelda coming too.

#13

arch is the reviewer we deserve

#14

Motherfucker’s got stars. I can’t compete with that.

#15

Arch: Pro Game Reviewer

#16

damn with shorty! crazy how that shit works out

#17

Personally i will just wait until the new Zelda comes out before considering buying it. It’s the only reason i’d want one tbh, aside from also playing mah wii zeldas.

#18

That’s a long ways away, and there’s MORE than enough out right now to justify a purchase for most people.