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|It's windwaker but even prettier and with a better inventory system and you can take selfies and send them in messages in bottles to other people. The pacing is improved greatly by the swift sail and the shortening of the triforce quest. If this is your first wind waking then it is a zelda game that has a fantastically charming game with an aesthetic that will win you over quickly as the emotion it allows link is great and adds much more lighthearted humour to the game than any other zelda. Off TV play is as convienient as ever but it means giving up the touchscreen inventory.<br/>From Zelda Wiki: The game supports GamePad-only play, allowing for play without a television, as well as control with the Wii U Pro Controller, for those who prefer a traditional control scheme. During use of the Pro Controller, the GamePad can still be used as a map.
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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.
 
|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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The List

Disc-Based

Title  Genre  Description  Boxart  Controller Support
Darksiders II Action-Adventure/Hack-N-Slash 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. Wii U icon Dark2WiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller
Disney Infinity Platformer/Creation Skylanders: Disney edition. Why is this here? Well, it's actually pretty good. The main draw to this is the toy box mode, which is basically a mix between Little Big Planet, Minecraft and Halo's Forge with Disney (well, mostly Pixar) characters and items. It's very customisable with lots to do and lots of fan service for Disney fans. Has a metric shit-ton of real toys and items to buy, but you can safely skip them without missing much. SrVUi0xfi99UXsCHm4fDbGMeMR-25du8 Gamepad, Wiimote+Nunchuck
Game & Wario Minigames A WarioWare game that utilizes the Gamepad. With Minigames. Nintendo got lazy as fuck here and just took some of there old tech demos and put some Wario paint on it. (Seriously, look it up.) Some are enjoyable, some are annoying, some are SCARY AS FUCK. 250px-Box NA - Game & Wario Gamepad
Injustice: Gods Among Us 3D Fighter New fighting game from Netherrealm (Creators of the Mortal Kombat series). 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 and looks slightly better. Wii U icon InjusticeWiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Action/Adventure It's windwaker but even prettier and with a better inventory system and you can take selfies and send them in messages in bottles to other people. The pacing is improved greatly by the swift sail and the shortening of the triforce quest. If this is your first wind waking then it is a zelda game that has a fantastically charming game with an aesthetic that will win you over quickly as the emotion it allows link is great and adds much more lighthearted humour to the game than any other zelda. Off TV play is as convienient as ever but it means giving up the touchscreen inventory.
From Zelda Wiki: The game supports GamePad-only play, allowing for play without a television, as well as control with the Wii U Pro Controller, for those who prefer a traditional control scheme. During use of the Pro Controller, the GamePad can still be used as a map.
Wind waker hd screen Gamepad, Pro Controller
Lego City Undercover Action/Collect-a-thon 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. LegoCityWiiU Gamepad
Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate RPG/Hack n Slash 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. Wii U icon MH3UWiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller
Need for Speed: Most Wanted U Racing 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. Wii U icon NFSMWWiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge Action-Adventure/Hack-N-Slash 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. Wii U icon NG3WiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller
Nintendo Land Minigames 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. Nintendo Land box artwork Gamepad, Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk
Pikmin 3 RTS/Adventure Third in the series of Miyamoto's amazingly fun and charming strategy games. This one has you in a different setting and you control 3 captains from the planet Koppai whose food has run out and you are sent out to retrieve more. It has a variable limit which can last as long as you keep finding food (unlike the fixed limit in Pikmin 1), but has no caves. It also looks fantastic, the fruit looks real enough to eat! Wii U icon Pikmins3 Gamepad, Pro controller, Wii remote + nunchuk, classic controller pro.
Resident Evil: Revelations Third Person Survival Horror 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. Wii U icon ResiRevWiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller
Rayman Legends 2D Platformer Originally announced as a Wii U exclusive, but then delayed to be released multiplatform due to Microsoft's shitty Third-Party policies (Which caused massive amounts of rage in the process) Rayman Legends features OVER 100 FUCKING LEVELS! This game is packed full of content, and it's hard as shit too. The game plays similar to Origins, but has a new feature: Murphy and his Murphy segments. During these short segments, you actually control Murphy to help solve puzzles, manage hazards and obstacles in levels, etc.
In most versions, Murphy is assigned to a button while you move the character. In Wii U (and Vita), you ONLY control Murphy, while characters are automatically controlled. Opinions are split on this. With multiple levels, characters, and costumes, Rayman will keep you coming back for more. Wii U icon
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Scribblenauts Unlimited 2D Platformer/Puzzle 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. UK version has vanished. Wii U icon ScribWiiU Gamepad, Wiimote for multiplayer
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Racing 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. Wii U icon (To switch to Gamepad mode just swipe down on the touchscreen, completely undocumented in the manuals or anything.) Sanicracing2 Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote, Wiimote + Nunchuk
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Wii U Edition 3D Fighter 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. Wii U icon TTT2WiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller, Wiimote + Nunchuk
The Wonderful 101 Action-Adventure/Hack n' Slash Latest action game from Hideki Kamiya. You control a group of superheroes on a mission to stop alien invaders. Your characters can form any weapon or tool they need using themselves as material. Gameplay can be described as Okami+Bayonetta. As expected from Platinum Games, boss battles are absolutely CUHRAAAAAZY. Wii U icon 3Ikjj-fOSn0qyrgmL4tsAtYX1wBckkEB Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller
ZombiU First Person Survival Horror 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. Zombiesohno Gamepad, Pro Controller for Multiplayer

eShop Releases

Title  Genre  Description  Boxart  Controller Support
Bit. Trip Presents...Runner 2: Future Legends of Rhythm Alien Rhythm/Platformer

The sequel to the famous WiiWare game. This game features purtier graphics, new songs, and a whole bunch of other shit. It's on fucking everything, but the Wii U version has Off-TV Play. Wii U icon

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The Cave Adventure/Platformer/Puzzle New Double Fine game which plays similar to a point and click game, with great writing. The Wii U port is marred with a sub-par framerate, often dropping below 30 fps. Try the eShop demo and see if you don't mind it. TheCaveWiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller, Wiimote + Nunchuk
Cloudberry Kingdom Platformer/Torture Device This is a platformer so fucking difficult the developers couldn't beat it. If you like getting raped hard, this game is for you. 8IBeL87kATlQqwTqoyfTg2BTaYxW25I Gamepad
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams 2.5D Platformer Jeez, for a game that was an obvious Mario clone back in the 80's, the Giana Sisters have been appearing a lot lately. This game is a 2.5D platformer where you play as two slutty girls switching through 2 worlds. It's actually a very deep and enjoyable game. But a bit too pricey. Wii U icon PWMx2ZzSmzbrCACVquh26Yj wesuGcUl Gamepad
Kung Fu Rabbit 2D Platformer A 2D platformer similar to Super Meat Boy, but slow as shit. If you like Super Meat Boy, then get this game. SgKqwz77KbTcqS8GQZ5fiyN0spiZNqHh Gamepad
Little Inferno Sandbox/Fireplace Sim Burn things, collect money, buy more things to burn and make combos with, and repeat. Has a very dark story going on throughout. Same guys who developed World of Goo. Wii U version is not much different to the PC version and with a somewhat high price for a 2-3 hour 'game'. Wii U icon LitInfWiiU Gamepad, Wiimote
Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition Puzzle Platformer Port of the 3DS game, a great puzzle platformer with timed levels which will have you trying to beat your best time by miliseconds. Wii U version has Hyper Mode levels which are just bounus levels more difficult than the first 16 levels, a new gun after you finish the game, and has enhanced visuals so you can see more of the Hooligan Sisters' lewd curves. Wii U icon Q2umfqGa72lcFKDvyEi JkBgQ8NlRJUg Gamepad, Pro Controller, Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro
Mutant Mudds Deluxe 2D Platformer

A deluxe edition of the 3DS game...without the 3D. It features 20 brand new GHOST levels. The game kind of loses its touch without the 3D. But hey, playing as grandma at the end makes up for it, right?  WHOOPS DID IT SAY THAT OUT LOUD SPOILER Wii U icon

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Nano Assault Neo Twin Stick Shmup Beautiful twin-stick shooter. Has 4 levels which each have 4 sub-levels. Game gets extremely difficult when you go for the high scores. Has multiplayer co-op. Wii U icon NanAssNeoWiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller or Classic Controller/Classic Controller Pro for Co-op
Puddle Physics/Puzzle Tilt the Gamepad left and right to get the liquid to the end, kinda like a mix between Mercury and LocoRoco except there's a bunch of different liquids with different properties. Wii U icon PuddleWiiU Gamepad
Toki Tori 2 Metroidvania/Puzzle platformer Main character is a chick who can only do two things: whistle and ground pound. That's it. Every single puzzle in a game is solved with these two moves interacting the the environment in various ways. Whistling various tunes give a a few more abilities (like teleporting between checkpoints). There are no levels, only one big interconnected world that you traverse by solving puzzles you encounter on the way. Puzzles can get very hard. Aside from the main menu logo and credits, the game has no text.Wii U icon TokiTori2WiiU Gamepad
Trine 2: Director's Cut Adventure/Puzzle/2D Platformer Amazing puzzle platformer with a nice traditional medieval fantasy story ported from PC, with Goblin Menace expansion pack included and an extra level called "Dwarven Caverns". Switch between 3 characters who each have different abilities to continue forward. Wii U icon Trine2WiiU Gamepad, Pro Controller

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