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Here's to U, Wii U
- Thread starter Jonneh3003
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Poimandres
Member
Lol. I have it because it was super cheap here. It's not a superb game for me, or a great way to stay fit.
It's just. so. slow. If the time between exercises was quicker, I would use it more.
Looking at the list of games in the OP speaks volumes about the system. HD remasters, re-releases of games from other systems, glorified expansion packs, a couple of weak sequels. The library as a whole is lacking. I do think it has some great games, and certainly has more great exclusives than the other home consoles this gen (so far). But when all is said and done? I'm not satisfied with the system.
freethoughtbubble
Member
Hear, hear!
That's how I'd describe the 3DS, personally, although there's certainly still a lot of good stuff there.
DR2K
Banned
Bayonetta 2 needed a reprint, and Xeno X sold well enough.
bobawesome
Member
The last and final moment is yours. That agony is your triumph.
The Wii U brought me some fantastic moments. That started right with the launch - on launch day, I met up with some friends from school who came by in the afternoon (I had already installed the Day 1 update) to play on it, and NintendoLand was the most fun we had had playing videogames together up until that point, and even though university life brought us all to different parts of the country (and in one case even a different country alltogether), whenever we meet up, we make sure to play at least some NintendoLand.
I'm very happy with the system. I now own 54 games for it, and that's not even counting digital games. And there's still stuff coming that I look forward to: Paper Mario Colour Splash may not be the game that many people would want a new Paper Mario to be (and Paper Mario TTYD being my favourite game of all time, I'd prefer it taking more after that one as well), but I'm still eager to check it out. There's Mario & Sonic coming out soon, which will be fun, I'm just starting to dive into Star Fox Zero and Guard and then there's what I expect to become my personal highlight of the Wii U's library, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE.
The Wii U might not have struck a chord with the general audience, but it certainly did with me. Here's to the last year before the successor.
I'm very happy with the system. I now own 54 games for it, and that's not even counting digital games. And there's still stuff coming that I look forward to: Paper Mario Colour Splash may not be the game that many people would want a new Paper Mario to be (and Paper Mario TTYD being my favourite game of all time, I'd prefer it taking more after that one as well), but I'm still eager to check it out. There's Mario & Sonic coming out soon, which will be fun, I'm just starting to dive into Star Fox Zero and Guard and then there's what I expect to become my personal highlight of the Wii U's library, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE.
The Wii U might not have struck a chord with the general audience, but it certainly did with me. Here's to the last year before the successor.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I'm not sure what the community is like now but Wii Sports Club is such a hidden gem, weird to say that about a remaster of one of the best selling games of all time. Online tennis is so good and the gamepad use in golf is pretty fun.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
"That feeling when you look at your copies of Bayo 2 and the wonderful 101 and give whoever talking the stink face"
Jonneh3003
Banned
I don't disagree but they delivered in many other areas. Splatoon is as big as Metroid, Mario and Zelda to me now.
Velcro Fly
Member
Lots of fun games.
I've purposely built up a backlog that I'm going to have fun with over the summer while I'm off work.
I've purposely built up a backlog that I'm going to have fun with over the summer while I'm off work.
kirby_cholo
Banned
Some really amazing games on there but its sad to say about half don't interst me.
On the one hand you've got games that are on my "favorite of all time" like W101 and Pikmin, and on the other hand, 12 of those games are games I don't want and one wasn't able to live up to its potential
Hopefully NX will be able to capture some of that charm but increase it tenfold.
On the one hand you've got games that are on my "favorite of all time" like W101 and Pikmin, and on the other hand, 12 of those games are games I don't want and one wasn't able to live up to its potential
Hopefully NX will be able to capture some of that charm but increase it tenfold.
Shadow_Lord
Member
Here's to you, Nintendo Wii U,
Rest forever deep in our rooms,
The last and Final Zelda isn't yours,
That NX is your triumph.
Rest forever deep in our rooms,
The last and Final Zelda isn't yours,
That NX is your triumph.
Maintenance
Member
I would've bought more games if it had an actual HD inside and an ethernet port.
bobbychalkers
Member
dat list it may be a flop but it got game....no regrets on buying it day 1 in the end, I just wish Nintendo gave it a better 2016 sendoff
My bad. Attach rate doesn't really mean much by itself. I was talking about games that have a huge attach rate like MK8 and Splatoon. I think MK8 has like 50+% attach rate and Splatoon is insanely high too. I find it hard to believe there would be similar numbers on a different platform. I think it's a combination of releases being sparse + a receptive core audience.
TheMoon
Member
While everyone was laughing at the thing, I amassed an incredible library of great games. I still stand by the assertion that the entire concept of the system is incredible and should have introduced a new standard since it made everything better but the world didn't agree (or know about ... or understand it). But here we are.
Can't wait for when people realize the insane amount of good stuff there is exclusive to this little rectangle with it's big ass controller that gives you (sometimes literally) a different view on games and genres you already knew and challenged you with new stuff to wrap your head around plenty of times, too.
lololol I kno fuccin casualz, amirite?
Can't wait for when people realize the insane amount of good stuff there is exclusive to this little rectangle with it's big ass controller that gives you (sometimes literally) a different view on games and genres you already knew and challenged you with new stuff to wrap your head around plenty of times, too.
lololol I kno fuccin casualz, amirite?
SillyEskimo
Member
I was an early adopter and I have 27 games for the system.
I would say the system was fair, the games were above average, and the game droughts were the stuff of legend. Thank God it wasn't the only console I owned. The controller was the very definition of wasted potential.
I'm still undecided if I'll be an early adopter for the NX. Nintendo has a lot of convincing to do.
I would say the system was fair, the games were above average, and the game droughts were the stuff of legend. Thank God it wasn't the only console I owned. The controller was the very definition of wasted potential.
I'm still undecided if I'll be an early adopter for the NX. Nintendo has a lot of convincing to do.
There's far too much chat from the stupid avatar thing in Wii Fit U.
I got the promo free, but I still use the board more with Wii Fit the U version.
It's got its gems, and is the only console I've wanted this generation, but it's still a quiet console for me. When I think of my favorite games, Wii U titles are going to mostly slip my mind whether or not it's fair to how well they're crafted or how much I enjoyed them. Wii U needs a stellar Zelda, Metroid, and/or Fire Emblem for me.
As it is it'll go down as a console I really liked and after which I'm pretty confident I'll get an NX, but as a console that disappointed me and makes me wonder how much longer Nintendo and console gaming will have me (both on account of its sales and its games). A very sad thing to ponder.
As it is it'll go down as a console I really liked and after which I'm pretty confident I'll get an NX, but as a console that disappointed me and makes me wonder how much longer Nintendo and console gaming will have me (both on account of its sales and its games). A very sad thing to ponder.
Pro from Dover
Member
In terms of exclusives, Nintendo systems have always been absolutely stellar, and the Wii U is no exception. Since I have multiple systems, and limited available time, the average software release rate actually works pretty well for me (I tend to buy less than 1-2 games a month on average outside of steam sales). I'm currently missing only a handful of titles in my Wii U library (LEGO City Undercover, Pokkén Tournament and Starfox for now, also planning on getting #FE, Zelda and probably Paper Mario when they come out). Oddly enough, the Wii U is my console with the second largest library (only topped by the Wii, for which I've been collecting a lot in recent years).
23 for me (Edit: I forgot I have a digital version of Wii Sports Club)
23 for me
(Edit: I forgot I have a digital version of Wii Sports Club)It's definitely a unique system in the current landscape, no regrets owning one. Shades of Gamecube and Dreamcast for better or worse, two consoles I have real fondness for - a handful of truly excellent exclusives and neat ideas on a platform held back by quirky design decisions, extended lulls between notable releases, market trends favoring the competition and lack of third party support.
I'll remember it mostly for the best Mario Kart to date, two excellent Mario platformers (3D World and Mario Maker), GOTY contender/winner Bayonetta 2, and a fantastic new IP in Splatoon. It also was the console cycle where Nintendo began to establish relationships with indie developers, which should continue pay off down the road. Oh yeah, have a decent collection of Amiibos too. They got me there.
I'll remember it mostly for the best Mario Kart to date, two excellent Mario platformers (3D World and Mario Maker), GOTY contender/winner Bayonetta 2, and a fantastic new IP in Splatoon. It also was the console cycle where Nintendo began to establish relationships with indie developers, which should continue pay off down the road. Oh yeah, have a decent collection of Amiibos too. They got me there.
outunderthestars
Banned
I am in the same boat with the NX. As long as it has some sort of normal controller I'll probably still buy it on day one.
wild wild rice
Member
RIP in peace old friend. I would not be a happy camper about this generation without Wii U's library.
Excitehype
Neo Member
Although not having a huge amount of 3rd party support and power compared to other consoles may have contributed to it's downfall, I have to say it was one of Nintendo's best consoles when it comes to exclusives. It was basically the alternative to PS4 and X1 in terms of original content. I'm a bit sad its getting a lackluster send off though.
This isn't the case for the Vita and wasn't the case for the Dreamcast.
I loved the Wii U. It had a great lineup of first parties, including a few "best-in-series" games (Mario Kart and Smash for me). I'm disappointed that it never took off, but I'm excited to see what's next.
Note: I also own a PC and PS4. If I was Wii U only for this generation, I would have been far less happy with it. I used my Wii U as a tertiary console, and it was great at being that.
Note: I also own a PC and PS4. If I was Wii U only for this generation, I would have been far less happy with it. I used my Wii U as a tertiary console, and it was great at being that.
Jonneh3003
Banned
10/10
Familienoberhauptvogel
Banned
Very few as I understand it. Nintendo was running a promotion though where if you bought a $20 fit meter you'd get the game for free. For those of us who still had balance boards, that was an unbeatable deal. Wii Fit U doesn't offer the most intensive exercise program, bit for light to moderately intensive exercise with fun gamification it's the best version of Wii Fit for sure. I owe WF a lot since it helped me shed dozens of pounds so I'll always heartily recommend it. It also helped people me to exercising daily on an exercise bike, so I owe it that also.
Here's a post from the OT with a couple in-game pics I took:
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=90835403
You can see we had a pretty good GAF community going for a while. I'll say for sure the scuba and waiter experiences are unlike anything else in gaming. Especially scuba. One of the most immersive gaming experiences I've had on any system.
Fox_Mulder
Rockefellers. Skull and Bones. Microsoft. Al Qaeda. A Cabal of Bankers. The melting point of steel. What do these things have in common? Wake up sheeple, the landfill wasn't even REAL!
Not all these games are particurarly good.
And I would exclude the remasters and the spin-off/dlc/short games.
Fredrik
Member
This. And it's latency free too, more or less.
And the 1st party games are awesome.
Plus, it have backwards-compatibility with Virtual Console on Wii, which meant that I had about 100 games sfrom the golden years of videogaming.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Oh man thats something I forgot. The Wii U virtual console has completely revitalised some classic games beyond just rom dumps. GBA Super Mario Bros 3 has the amazing e-reader levels, Mother 1 finally got localised, Duck Hunt got Wii remote support, Earthbound finally saw a release and its incredibly likely Mother 3 is getting a proper localisation. Virtual Console hasn't been perfect but releases like these make the whole service worth it.