Assassin's Creed III
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Action-Adventure/Stealth
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A Wii U port of the game (duh). No changes from 360/PS3/PC versions, except putting the minimap on the Game as well as very minor graphics/engine updates.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller
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Batman: Arkham City - Armored Edition
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Action-Adventure/Being a Badass
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An enhanced port of Batman: Arkham City exclusively for Wii U. Has everything from before, a Battle Armor Tech mode, reimagined gadgets, and all previously released DLC on the disc. If you haven't played Arkham City before, it's worth a shot on the Wii U.
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Gamepad
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II
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First Person Shooter
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I know what you're thinking, but this is the best console version of the game. Off-TV play is cool too, and the online is solid. The campaign is predictable compared to the first one however.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote + Nunchuk
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Darksiders II
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Adventure/Hack and Slash
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This game is amazing, and the Wii U version is great. Off-TV play is good, and if you're playing on TV your inventory shows up on the gamepad. Gameplay is like if you put Zelda and God of War together. Comes with DLC on disc, although some DLC released after this version isn't available to purchase.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller
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Injustice: Gods Among Us
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Fighting
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New fighting game from Netherrealm (Creators of MK9). Plays just like a Mortal Kombat game, except with DC Superheroes and no gore. Story mode has a surprisingly solid story. Game runs more consistently than its PS3/360 counterparts, looks slightly better and DLC is confirmed.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller
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Lego City Undercover
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Action/Collect-a-thon
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A semi-open world family-friendly GTA. Since it's a Lego game, expect lots of funny moments, most of the humor drawing from pop culture and '70s cop flicks. Lots of stuff to find and collect. Suffers from ridiculous load times and floaty driving controls.
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Gamepad
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Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate
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RPG/Hack n Slash
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Monster Hunter Tri remake, but with so much more fucking content and improved visuals. Can play with 3DS locally, and other Wii U players online. New update just added Off-TV Play and cross-region play.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted U
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Racing
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A port of the PC version of the game. Minor graphical and gameplay updates, but the main draw of this version is that it comes pre-packed with the Ultimate Speed Pack DLC. Co-Driver mode is also introduced, allowing the player to make minor adjustments to the environment and their car on the fly using the Gamepad.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk
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New Super Mario Bros. U
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2D Platformer
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ANOTHER New Super Mario Bros. game? Well, this happens to be the best one so far in the series. Mario and his friends are in glorious HD, and a fifth player can completely fuck with help others with the Wii U Gamepad. Still has the shitty toad players, though. At least you can use your Mii instead. (Only supported through single player properly, in multiplayer you can only use Wiimotes to actually play properly, you can only place blocks down using the Gamepad.)
- New Super Luigi U available as either DLC or seperate game (physical).
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Gamepad, Wiimote, Pro Controller
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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
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Action-Adventure/Hack-N-Slash
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An enhanced port of the critically panned Ninja Gaiden 3, similiar to the Ninja Gaiden Sigma releases. Team Ninja did their best to listen to and address the numerous issues from the original game by removing enemies begging for their lives; adding more weapons, moves, and playable characters; bringing back the Karma system for upgrades; and significantly upping the game's uncharacteristically easy difficulty level. Unfortunately didn't receive the minor upgrades the later PS3/360 releases got, but is still good. Get a Pro Controller to play it, although the Gamepad is still usable.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller
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Nintendo Land
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Minigames
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Nintendo's first theme park, right in your living room. The park is divided into sections that represent different Nintendo franchises. Lots of fun with friends and alone.
Is included with the Wii U Deluxe Bundle.
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Gamepad, Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk
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Resident Evil: Revelations
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Third Person Survival Horror
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Resident Evil returns to its survival horror roots in a HD port of the 3DS version. Includes improved graphics and good Gamepad features. Better than its PS3/360 counterparts, but still lacking a little in the graphics which is to be expected.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller
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Scribblenauts Unlimited
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Platformer/Puzzle
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Maxwell is back again in probably the best Scribblenauts game so far. Has an Object Creator; you can literally make anything now. Also on Steam, which is better for you pirates. UK version has vanished.
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Gamepad, Wiimote for multiplayer
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
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Racing
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Sequel to Sega's fantastic racer, this time with added Planes and Hovercraft, so kinda like Diddy Kong Racing if you could switch vehicles midrace. Wii U version has Banana Heist and Ninja Tag minigames exclusively. (To switch to Gamepad mode just swipe down on the touchscreen, completely undocumented in the manuals or anything.)
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Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition
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3D Fighter
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The usual exciting roster of Tekken with just a touch of Nintendo. Gameplay is still a blast as usual, adding in features lost since the original Tekken Tag Tournament. Has all previously-released PS3/360 DLC on disc plus two Wii U-exclusive modes including Tekken Ball.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote + Nunchuk
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ZombiU
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First Person Survival Horror
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A (sort of) reboot of the 1986 PC game Zombi. Fight zombies. Trying to revive the Survival Horror genre with classic gameplay. Perhaps not an instant classic, but better than Ubisoft's Wii launch title, Red Steel.
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Gamepad, Pro Controller for Multiplayer
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