We are about to reach the end of an era. As of March 27, 2023, the Wii U eShop will close permanently. When this happens, a lot of great games will become permanently unavailable, with a few others only obtainable through the purchase of an absurdly overpriced game disc. And then there’s the real star of the Wii U’s game library, the Virtual Console, which still has countless great games that will only be available on older platforms after the Wii U eShop closes (and possibly overpriced, as well).
As many of you are aware, over the course of the last year I have been reviewing games on the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms, specifically looking to try to create a comprehensive list of every worthwhile game on those platforms that cannot be played on Nintendo Switch. Within the next month, this project will come to an end. However, before it does, I wanted to make one last big push to present to you the games I feel are truly worthwhile to get on these platforms, and specifically games that I feel people will be missing out on if they don’t get them before the eShops on these platforms close.
I’ll point out that as of this writing, you can still buy games on the Wii U eShop. You can no longer add funds directly through your Wii U, but you can add them by inputting a gift card code into your account on Nintendo.com or your Nintendo Switch, so long as that account is also on your Wii U.
As such, with roughly one month left, this is the absolute last chance for those wanting to snatch up these games before it’s too late… but with hundreds of games released on the Wii U, which ones should you make it a point to get?
What follows are the list of games I truly believe are your best options to get on the Wii U eShop before it’s too late. These games all fit within the following guidelines:
- They are all (with only a few exceptions) games that received a B grade or better in my review on eShopperReviews. The Wii U has multiple exclusive games I’m not going to mention here because I just don’t think they’re good enough (bite me, Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival). This list will be primarily focused only on the best of the best.
- These games are all not currently available on any modern gaming-only platform – Not on Nintendo Switch, not on PlayStation 4 or 5, and not on Xbox One or Xbox Series systems. A few of these games may also be on mobile devices or PC, but players seeking to play these games on a platform designed with videogames in mind, this is the only option. This means that some of the best games on the Wii U, like Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario 3D World, will not be on this list – you can easily get them on Nintendo Switch.
- For games which have a game disc available, the digital version of the game is significantly less expensive than buying a copy of the cartridge on eBay. After all, there’s no need to rush to buy the game if you can get the disc anytime for the same price or less. So, for example, this list will not have Nintendoland and Xenoblade Chronicles X, because those discs are readily available.
- These games are all still available on the Wii U eShop as of the time I checked this (January 2023). It’s kinda’ pointless for me to tell you to buy games that have already been delisted, after all.
Now to the actual list. I have sorted these into three categories: Digital-only eShop Games, Games With an Overpriced Physical Version, and Virtual Console games. Within each of these categories, I’ll be listing games alphabetically. And I’m going to warn you now that the overwhelming majority of these games will be Virtual Console games, which I’ll be getting to at the end. Also, this list will include games whose reviews I have not yet published, but will be getting posted within the next month.
Okay, now on to the games
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Digital-Only Games
While there are plenty of great digital-only games on Wii U, most of those are either available on modern platforms, or they’re not good enough for me to list here. However, there are certainly a few worthwhile Wii U eShop exclusives and console-exclusives:
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Affordable Space Adventures – Perhaps the best example of an indie game on Wii U that truly made use of the features of the platform, Affordable Space Adventures has players using the Wii U’s touchscreen to manage various systems within a spacecraft, with the TV screen showing that spacecraft and the surrounding area. This is a game that wouldn’t really work if you tried to delegate the touchscreen elements to a pause screen or tried to map them to a more traditional game controller, and also this game wouldn’t work without the TV screen showing how your commands affect the ship. In other words, this is a game that simply could not be easily done on any other modern platform.
Dr. Luigi – One of the best versions of Nintendo’s classic Puzzle game Dr. Mario, with Mario’s brother bringing a distinctly different style of gameplay that’s surprisingly fun. If you’re a Puzzle Game fan, you definitely want to pick this one up.
Edge – This game is simple and unassuming, yet for $2 it has some really excellent gameplay that sees you guiding a cube through a maze. The combination of well-crafted gameplay and teenie-tiny price is what makes this one truly worthwhile.
Knytt Underground – This creative and beautiful Platformer has you swapping between different characters while exploring the world around you. Yet another hidden gem on the Wii U’s eShop.
Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars – This is an excellent entry in the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Puzzle-Platformer series that has players using the touchscreen to draw links between platforms to get the Minis to safety. I should note that this game’s signature feature, trading levels with others and “tipping” levels you like the most… that’s no longer available. Also, this game was a rare example of cross-buy, allowing players who bought the Nintendo 3DS version of the game also get the Wii U version for free, or vice versa. I’m not sure if that offer is still valid, but even if it isn’t, this is still an excellent Puzzle-Platformer.
Pushmo World – Once again, this game’s much-lauded ability to share levels is sadly no longer available. However, even with this feature gone, what we’re left with is an outstanding Puzzle-Platformer with plenty of great content and an adorable family-friendly presentation. Without a doubt one of the best Wii U eShop exclusives.
Rush – This simple, straightforward Puzzle game has players trying to direct colored cubes to their appropriate exits by laying down arrows. It’s a simple premise, but it makes for a surprisingly compelling Puzzle game.
Spellcaster’s Assistant – This is a unique retro Arcade-style game where players need to put away spellbooks in a library while avoiding enemies, with the only way to fend off those enemies being the spells in the books you’re putting away. It’s a fun and unique little game that’s definitely worth the small $4 price tag.
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Games With an Overpriced Physical Version
The prices I found for the physical copies of these games come from January 2023 on eBay, looking to just get the game itself in any playable condition via Buy It Now (or recently sold copies).
This is another category that will have very few entries. Surprisingly, there just aren’t that many Wii U games that are both great and that are pricey to get on disc. As such, I’ll take a moment to name a few honorable mentions. These are games that I feel that, while still enjoyable, didn’t score high enough to get a B grade from me. However, the price to get a disc is so absurdly high that it’s still well worth considering getting the digital version. Those games are Game & Wario, which costs $30 on the Wii U eShop and sells for $120 on eBay, and Devil’s Third (no, it’s not great, but it’s not as bad as people think it is either)… which is currently priced at $30 on the Wii U eShop, but discs of the game on eBay sell for a whopping $315.
Both of those are not quite must-have games, but if you’re even remotely curious about them, buy them now on the Wii U eShop, because a month from now it will cost a lot more to get them. However, as for games that are must-haves that will be more expensive to get in physical form:
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD – Rumors persist that The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, along with the next game I’m about to mention, may one day be getting a port to Nintendo Switch. There’s no real proof that this will happen, and until we get an indication that they actually are porting the game over, all we have are unfulfilled hopes. However, if you want to be sure to play the best version of one of the best Zelda games ever made, the Wii U is the only way to do so. Wind Waker’s original release shocked everyone with its cartoony cel-shaded style and ocean-covered open world, and this remake not only improves the visuals, but adds some quality-of-life changes as well, particularly to a frustrating late-game fetch quest. If you want to get this game on the Wii U eShop, you’ll only be looking to spend $20, which is definitely better than the $40 you’ll have to spend to get the game on disc.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD – While I don’t think this game has aged quite as well as Wind Waker, it is nevertheless an excellent Zelda game, and once again the Wii U remaster of the game is clearly the best version of the game. If you get the game on the Wii U eShop, you’ll be spending $50, but getting a disc will cost you over twice that amount, $105.
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Virtual Console
This is where the overwhelming majority of great Wii U games are. Once again, I am only listing games that cannot be played on more modern platforms, meaning that games currently playable (or announced) on Nintendo Switch Online’s legacy applications will not be listed here (unless the Wii U version offers something noteworthy not found in that version). This list will include Wii games you can buy on the eShop, as long as they meet the other criteria mentioned earlier.
Advance Wars: Dual Strike – To be clear, all of the Advance Wars games are truly exceptional, but Dual Strike is the only game in the series on the Wii U eShop that isn’t being included in the upcoming Nintendo Switch remake Advance Wars 1 & 2 Re-Boot Camp. This is an outstanding entry in the series too, with superb use of touchscreen controls that really streamlines the gameplay. If you enjoy Turn-Based Strategy, this game should be considered an absolute must-have.
Animal Crossing: Wild World – There are still some people who strongly prefer the older Animal Crossing games to Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Nintendo Switch. I am not one of them. However, those older games do still have unique features not present in New Horizons, and a nice old-school charm of their own. Also, I’m sad to say that this is the closest you’ll get to an actual Animal Crossing game on the Wii U. Yes, you heard me, Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival.
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day – Brain Age makes this list for one reason – Sudoku. The version of Sudoku included in Brain Age is still an excellent take on that classic Puzzle game. The rest of this game with its pseudo-science about training your brain using the videogame equivalent of math and language flash cards are not anywhere near as compelling.
Detana TwinBee – The fifth game in the Twinbee series of Shmups is one that I feel is one of the best games in that series, with a good mix of a colorful presentation and good Shmup action.
Devil’s Crush – Devil’s Crush seems like it was made with the goal of taking every Metal album ever made and turning it into a Pinball game. It’s not just the look here that’s great, the soundtrack is excellent, and the gameplay is fun and varied. Though be warned, as Pinball games go, this is a pretty tough one.
DK: King of Swing – This original Platformer has you using the L and R buttons to grab onto pegboards in the background as you swing in a circle around them. It’s fun, and there’s not really anything else like it. Well, not anything else like it except for…
DK: Jungle Climber – The sequel to King of Swing, Jungle Climber improves on the previous game with better controls and more variety in its levels. And again, this makes for a really enjoyable and unique Platformer.
Donkey Kong Country Returns – One of the greatest Platformers of all time, though it has arguably been surpassed by its sequel, Tropical Freeze. This game was later ported to Nintendo 3DS, and while the graphics in this version are better, the 3DS version is preferable to some (myself included) due to its more traditional control scheme without the Wii remote motion-sensing. However, even with this element in the game, this is still an absolutely must-play Platformer.
F-Zero: GP Legend – It’s depressing that this Game Boy Advance game is the final F-Zero game we received in the West. Not because it’s bad, it’s actually quite good (as long as you ignore the campaign story mode and just focus on the traditional championship mode). No, it’s sad because we’ve now gone nearly 20 years without a sequel. And sadder still because Japan actually did get one more game in the series, F-Zero Climax, which also released on Game Boy Advance.
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance – It isn’t anywhere near as elaborate as its PlayStation predecessor or the Disgaea franchise that the Final Fantasy Tactics games inspired, but Final Fantasy Tactics Advance is still a superb Strategy-RPG with a lot of charm and an interesting story.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones – The Sacred Stones mostly offers more of the same great gameplay that we saw in the prior Fire Emblem game (known as The Blazing Blade in Japan, but just called Fire Emblem in the US), with only a few small additions to the gameplay like different character class evolution options. However, even if it didn’t do much to change the formula, this is still an excellent Strategy-RPG.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon – The Nintendo DS release of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is actually a remake of the very first game in the series (which was technically briefly available on Nintendo Switch, albeit without this game’s modernized elements and enhancements). However, rather than coming across as a throwback, the Nintendo DS version of Shadow Dragon may be one of the best games in the series, making good use of the Nintendo DS’s dual screens and touchscreen to streamline the gameplay and make the entire experience faster and smoother than ever before. Strategy-RPG fans should consider this game a must-have.
Game & Watch Gallery 4 – This Compilation recreates six classic LCD handheld games from the days before the Game Boy (with five more unlockable), and despite the simple Arcade-style gameplay, this is a really good, if a bit uneven, collection of some surprisingly compelling classic games.
Gargoyle’s Quest II – Gargoyle’s Quest II on the NES was a sequel that was in many ways more of the same as what we saw in the first Gargoyle’s Quest, but now in color on a bigger screen. But since the first Gargoyle’s Quest was an excellent game that had a great combination of Action-Platforming and RPG elements, this could only be a good thing.
Kirby Canvas Curse – This is a truly inspired and original Platformer that has players controlling Kirby indirectly by drawing paths using the touchscreen. This game is wonderfully colorful and creative, and it would go on to inspire the Wii U sequel, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse. However, this game is still wonderful even to this day.
Kirby Mass Attack – Kirby Mass Attack is another odd Platformer that has you controlling Kirby in an unorthodox way. Or rather, it has you controlling KirbyS, as you guide a swarm of small Kirby clones using the touchscreen. I didn’t love this one quite as much as Canvas Curse, but it is still a delightfully original game that’s a joy to play.
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land – This is a remake of Kirby’s Adventure, still to this day one of the best games in the Kirby franchise. It’s hard to say which version I like more – the original game has retro charm and a bigger screen size, while Nightmare in Dreamland benefits from having completely remade visuals that look wonderful. However, in either case, this is an outstanding Platformer that cemented Kirby as a major character in Nintendo’s roster.
Kirby: Squeak Squad – Yet another solid entry in the Kirby franchise, Squeak Squad wasn’t anywhere near as inventive as other releases on the Nintendo DS, and in fact the titular Squeak Squad itself was rather annoying. However, that aside this is still a solid Platformer well worth playing.
Kirby’s Epic Yarn – Okay, I swear, this is the last Kirby game on this list. Kirby’s Epic Yarn is a Wii game (and it also received a Nintendo 3DS port), and its gameplay is quite different from traditional Kirby Platformers. However, the way the game reimagines Kirby’s powers using yarn, and the way the entire world is created out of crafting materials, is both highly inventive and ridiculously adorable.
Klonoa: Empire of Dreams and Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament – The Klonoa games on Game Boy Advance were entirely original games, but both are solid Puzzle-Platformers with some excellent level design. On balance, I prefer the second of these two games, but they’re both so similar I included them in one entry.
Lords of Thunder – This Shmup is visually wonderful, like a blend of anime and heavy metal album covers. The gameplay here is wonderful too, though be warned that this is a punishingly difficult game. Still, if you like your Shmups tough, this is a great one to go for.
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time – The second game in the Mario & Luigi series of RPGs, Partners in Time features a time-traveling story that sees Nintendo’s famous brothers teaming up with the baby counterparts of themselves. It’s a creative take on the formula established by the first game, and an overall outstanding RPG.
Mario Golf: Advance Tour – While the console versions of Mario Golf largely abandoned the RPG mechanics introduced in the Game Boy Color original, that game’s Game Boy Advance sequel continued to make use of them, to great effect. As a result, this is a Mario Golf game I prefer over even some of the more recent 3D entries in the series. Mario Sports fans should definitely pick this one up.
Mario Kart DS – Okay, look. Mario Kart DS… is nowhere near as good as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It’s not even a close contest there, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is, in my opinion, the best Kart Racer ever made. However, even with this being the case, Mario Kart DS is still quite good, and even has some excellent tracks like Airship Fortress that still as of this writing haven’t made it into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s extensive list of Booster Pass courses. It’s just a shame that the Wii U release of the game can’t be played in multiplayer. And on that note…
Mario Party DS – Is it even worth playing a Mario Party game on a platform that won’t let you play it in multiplayer? That… is a very good question. However, I think that even with players being forced to play this release in single-player, the great theming and excellent minigames make it worthwhile. It’s not going to be nearly as good as playing this game with friends on the Nintendo DS, but… well, you work with what you’ve got, I suppose.
Mario Sports Mix – This Wii game features some really fun versions of Basketball, Hockey, and Volleyball… and a not-so-fun version of Dodgeball. Still, three out of four ain’t bad, and this one should be plenty of fun in multiplayer.
Mario Strikers Charged – it’s not as beloved as its GameCube predecessor, but the Wii entry in the Mario Strikers series is still an outstanding game, and I would even go as far as to say that I like it better than its Nintendo Switch sequel. And again, this is an excellent party game.
Mario Vs. Donkey Kong – This game follows in the footsteps of the outstanding Game Boy version of the original arcade game Donkey Kong. It bears mention that after this point, the series’ attention turns to focus on the mechanical “minis” characters, so this game is quite different from all the games that came after it. In any case, this is an excellent Puzzle-Platformer with outstanding level design.
Metroid Prime Trilogy – The original Metroid Prime just got a remaster on Nintendo Switch, and that is unquestionably the best way to play that absolutely incredible game. However, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption are still stuck on the GameCube and Wii, respectively. This collection includes all three games with updated motion controls that make use of the Wii remote’s motion-sensing abilities, and all three games are absolutely spectacular. However, even more spectacular is the insanely good price of $20 for all three games in one package.
Metroid Zero Mission – This Game Boy Advance remake of the first Metroid game completely redesigns the game to bring it closer in line with Super Metroid. In fact, I would argue that this is the closest that Nintendo has ever gotten to recapturing the magic of Super Metroid.
Metroid: Other M – Fans generally see Other M as one of the black sheep of the Metroid franchise due to its more restrictive gameplay and its somewhat questionable characterization of series protagonist Samus. However, the game itself is still quite good, being an interesting combination of 2D and 3D game elements.
New Super Mario Bros. – The first of the New Super Mario Bros. games was a relatively safe and simple return to the 2D roots of the Mario series, but it’s still an excellent Platformer with some great gameplay, even if it isn’t as groundbreaking as other games in the Mario series.
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom – While this game is nowhere near as iconic as Ninja Gaiden II, I would argue that it’s a better game overall, with better hit detection, a more reasonable difficulty level (though still very much a “Nintendo Hard” game), and while the sword power-up may be less impressive than your ninja shadow doubles from the prior game, it’s usually a lot more practical. In any case, this is an excellent Action-Platformer from the 8-bit era.
Pandora’s Tower – Pandora’s Tower is an odd blend of elements with some Spectacle Fighter elements, resource management, crafting, time management, and unique chain-based combat that feels like a precursor to Astral Chain. If you get this, be sure to play using the Wii remote controls – the new Wii U gamepad controls don’t feel quite right.
Picross 3D – This inspired take on the Picross formula has players chiseling away at a three-dimensional object using numerical hints as a guide. This is an excellent Puzzle game, and a delight to play.
Pikmin – The Wii release of Pikmin adds new Wii remote motion controls, and the result is making a great game play even better. I should note that this game has a bit of an issue with blurring when the camera moves. However, the core game is still excellent
Pikmin 2 – Much as with the Wii release of the first Pikmin game, Pikmin 2 adds motion controls to the original GameCube game and the results are excellent. This game does not seem to have the motion blur issues that the first game had, and this in addition to character swapping and the removal of overall time limits make this a strong candidate for the best game in the series.
Pokemon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire – This Pinball game not only has great physics, excellent board layouts, colorful animated visuals, and a lot of charm, it also does a good job working Pokemon’s catching mechanic into the gameplay. This is a must-have for Pokemon fans and Pinball fans alike.
Punch-Out!! (Wii) – The Wii Punch-Out!! game, confusingly just titled Punch-Out!!, reimagines the formula of the Boxing series with completely 3D visuals that feature some of the best animation ever used in a videogame. This game looks great and plays great, and I would go as far as to argue that this is an absolute must-have.
Resident Evil 4: Wii Edition – Resident Evil 4 is still to this day considered by many to be the pinnacle of Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, with this game sitting at the crux of the series’ transition from the Graphic Adventure roots in games like Resident Evil 3 and Code Veronica, to the more over-the-top Action of Resident Evil 5 and 6. Resident Evil 4 has received multiple remakes over the years, including a new remake in the works as I write this that will give the game the same gorgeous modernization we saw Resident Evil 2 and 3 get in recent years. However, even with all these modern versions of the game, many players still swear by the Wii version of Resident Evil 4, which used the Wii remote’s motion-sensing controls to give players much more precise aiming, among other things. Definitely a must for Horror fans.
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles – Combining the stories of Resident Evil 0, 1, 2, and 3 into a Light Gun Shooting Gallery game, The Umbrella Chronicles may not have been the sort of game people were looking for in a Resident Evil title, but it is nevertheless quite a good Light Gun Shooting Gallery Game, making good use of the Wii remote’s motion controls.
Sin & Punishment: Star Successor – This follow-up to the originally Japan-only Sin and Punishment was one of developer Treasure’s last original games, but it’s also one of their best, with outstanding action, plenty of variety, and… an honestly really terrible story. But this game is definitely worth it for the action, at least.
Soldier Blade – Soldier Blade is a Shmup that is a sequel to Super Star Soldier, and it is a huge improvement over that game, a wonderful combination of great presentation and great gameplay. This is a fairly easy entry in the genre, but still quite enjoyable despite this.
Super Mario 64 DS – I know I said that this list wouldn’t contain any games that you can play on modern platforms, and Super Mario 64 has already been released on Nintendo Switch twice – once on the Super Mario 3D All-Stars Compilation, and once as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. However, Super Mario 64 DS is not just Super Mario 64. This release adds new content, including 4 playable characters, each with their own abilities, and a selection of great minigames that are fun in their own right. This results in a game that, while it is largely based on Super Mario 64, is different enough that I feel it deserves a spot on this list.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 – While the first Mario Galaxy game got included in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection, the second one was sadly absent. This is a huge shame, because this game was absolutely brilliant, building on the great gameplay of the first Mario Galaxy with a wealth of new levels, including some fun new elements like the inclusion of Yoshi.
Super Mario RPG – Mario’s first RPG remains one of his best. This collaboration between Nintendo and Squaresoft (who would later become Square Enix) features fun, accessible gameplay, a wonderful sense of humor, and some truly memorable characters. Mario fans and RPG fans alike should consider this an absolute must-have.
The Legend of the Mystical Ninja – Konami’s strange and very Japanese-influenced Goemon franchise got its first US release in Legend of the Mystical Ninja on Super Nintendo, which combines elements of Zelda, Arcade Brawlers, and Action-Platformers into a really fun and unique game (though one that’s extremely tough).
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass – This direct sequel to Wind Waker originally released on the Nintendo DS, and it had some ambitious and somewhat controversial gameplay elements, such as the way the game has you controlling series protagonist Link using the touchscreen, and the game’s central dungeon that players return to repeatedly throughout the game as they gain new items and abilities. While these things make this a “love it or hate it” Zelda game, it also makes this an extremely unique entry in the series, and one very much worth playing.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks – The third and final game in what I suppose we can call “the Wind Waker Trilogy”, this game reuses much of the visual style and controls of Phantom Hourglass, but trades out the ship navigation in favor of a new train conductor gameplay element. Once again, this may be an odd and somewhat divisive element, but it’s one that sets this game apart from every other entry in the series.
Trauma Team – This is sadly as of this writing the final entry in the Trauma Center series of games released on the Nintendo DS and Wii. However, it’s a great send-off for the series, making excellent use of the Wii remote and giving players a lot of variety in gameplay by featuring the stories of multiple doctors, each with their own specialties. If you’re not familiar with this series, this game has players using the Wii remote’s motion controls to simulate operating on a patient, though “Simulate” may be a bit too strong of a word, because there are some fun Arcade-style elements here too. Anyway, the gameplay in the series is both compelling and truly unique, and Trauma Team is a shining example of that.
Wario Land 4 – After the two somewhat experimental games in the Wario Land series, Wario Land 4 feels like a return to form, being more of a straightforward Platformer with some wonderfully expressive visuals and great gameplay.
Wario: Master of Disguise – This Wario Platformer has some unique costume-changing mechanics that make it feel more like a Puzzle-Platformer, and while this can feel like it drags down the pacing at times, this is still an overall excellent game that carves its own unique niche in the series.
WarioWare: Smooth Moves – The WarioWare series’ Wii entry made all kinds of weird, creative use out of the Wii remote, having you holding it in all sorts of different ways to perform the game’s odd tasks. The result was a wildly creative and fun take on the series’ “microgame”-style gameplay.
WarioWare: Touched! – And yet another WarioWare game built to take full advantage of the unique features of its hardware, WarioWare Touched! Was all about using the touchscreen, the dual screens, even the microphone in its microgames. Again, yet another fast-paced and varied experience that was a true delight.
Yoshi’s Island DS – Yoshi’s Island DS is not usually fondly remembered by fans, if they remember it at all. The game was extremely derivative, taking the majority of what it does right from the original Yoshi’s Island. Still, if you’re going to steal, you should steal from the best, and even being a pale shadow of Yoshi’s Island still leaves Yoshi’s Island DS as an excellent Platformer, and its swappable characters do add something unique and interesting to this game.
Zack & Wiki: Quest for Barbaros’ Treasure – This family-friendlyGraphic Adventure genre features delightfully cartoony characters and fun use of the Wii remote’s motion-sensing capabilities. It’s a bit on the easy side, but fun all the same..
Zoda’s Revenge: Star Tropics II – It’s a shame that the StarTropics series never left the Nintendo Entertainment System, because they were quite good, an Action-RPG that managed to be distinctly different from the Zelda franchise. While the first StarTropics is available to Nintendo Switch owners via Nintendo Switch Online, the sequel is currently unavailable on that platform. It’s a solid game too, albeit perhaps not quite as good as the original.
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And that just about does it! Hopefully, you found some games on this list that interested you, and if so, I hope you’re able to snatch them up on the Wii U eShop quickly before it’s closed down for good.
Over the course of the next month, I’m going to continue posting reviews (including reviews of some of the games noted above), and if I find any games to add to this list I will do so. Thank you all again for your patience as I work on completing this project!
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