Our catalog of the best Wii U games is just what’s needed by those who’ve bought themselves the newest Nintendo console and are wondering what to play on it. We’ve tried our best to bring you some most of the comprehensive titles that have been released for the console so you’ll have lots of choices to consider. Launched back in 2012, this new system from Nintendo has already lost the next-gen console battle to the PS4 and the Xbox One which are both powerful than it and are also doing better in sales. But it’s the games that matter at the end of the day, and this device has its fair share of mind-blowing games you can indulge in right now. Here they are.
1 – Rayman Legends
Rayman Legends is a platformer which will appeal not only to those who’re familiar to the series but also to those who’re new to it. It features a great integration of the Wii U’s GamePad controller which amplifies the fun furthermore. Rayman Legends allows 5-player co-op gameplay as well, making it a great title for those who like offline play with their friends. This offering features some tremendously detailed visuals as well, which add another dimension to the whole experience.
2 – Super Mario 3D World
If you own a Nintendo console, there is an extreme possibility of you being a Mario fan. And if you’re that, you cannot afford to miss Super Mario 3D World. Apart from some of the finest gameplay you’ll ever encounter it will also impress you with its level designs, its adorable humor, its lively visuals, its great music and a lot more. It kicks in free-roaming environments but combines them with mechanics from 2D side-scrolling Mario games.
3 – Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
This gem from Ubisoft once again blessed us with the parkour brilliance and the versatile combat which the Assassin’s Creed series is known for. But this time around it blended that with a piracy setting which allowed exciting naval battle mechanics to make their way into the game. Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag is a superb title which will impress you as much with its story and visuals as it will with its gameplay.
4 – BIT.TRIP Presents… Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Never will a simple running game enthrall you the way this one does. Thankfully also called Runner2, it presents the same rhythm-music-based platforming which its predecessor is loved for, but introduces enough twists to it to make it an irresistible game for fans of the original. If Runner2’s beautiful polygonal graphics won’t manage to impress you, its intense and challenging gameplay definitely will. It can only be bought through the Wii U eStore.
5 – ZombiU
If you happen to be a fan of survival horror offerings, ZombiU is a Wii U game which just has to be purchased by you. It is played through the first-person perspective and features amazing combat. Taking place in a London hit by a zombie apocalypse, this game makes great use of the GamePad as well.
6 – Pikmin 3
This one’s strictly for all you strategy game fans out there. This third entry to the amazing Pikmin series created by none other than Shigeru Miyamoto encompasses excellent RTS mechanics. It lets you grab control of three alien captains who’re scrounging the surface of a planet for cultivable fruit seed and are being helped in the process by the Pikmin. Aside from this single-player campaign, it also contains a split-screen, competitive multiplayer mode that supports two people at once.
7 – New Super Mario Bros. U
Released back in 2012, New Super Mario Bros. U is a stunning platformer which will remind you of old Mario games but yet provide you with gaming experiences you’ve never witnessed before. With familiar characters, playing through this meticulously-crafted game becomes an utterly engrossing experience which is made all the more glorious by its GamePad controls. New Super Mario Bros. U also offers multiplayer support for up to 5 people at once.
8 – Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition
Batman: Arkham City was already an excellent game but its release for the Wii U was made special by the fact that it came bundled with post-release DLC as well as GamePad support which fit perfectly with its offerings. We say this because all the gadgets which our beloved caped crusader uses in the game are fun to use with the touchscreen display of the Wii U’s unique controller.
9 – The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
The Nintendo GameCube had received this mouth-watering treat back in 2003, and ten years later it was released again for the Wii U but with upgraded graphics and support for 1080p visuals. One of the most important additions to its gameplay is the fact that you’re no longer required to enter the options menu for seeing your map and inventory as both these aspects are accessible on the screens of the GamePad. Whether in HD or not, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is an iconic action-adventure title which deserves to be played by all those who’re fans of the genre.
10 – Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut
Here’s a game all WRPG enthusiasts out there would approve of. Deus Ex: Human Revolution tells you an unforgettable story that’s laced with themes such as corruption, espionage and poverty. At the same time it presents you an extremely flexible gameplay model which lends you plenty of different ways you can tackle one particular situation.
Conclusion:
The above mentioned titles are all the ones we’d like to classify as the best Wii U games. Tell us what you think about them.