Best Wii U Games of All Time
It’s been a bit of a rough ride for the Wii U. The console launched a year earlier than Sony and Microsoft’s next-gen offerings, and has always felt vastly underpowered. While that may have worked for the Wii, lightning has failed to strike for a second time.
Many called for Nintendo to bring an abrupt end to the console’s life cycle and usher in a new, more powerful console, but the company stood firm with a strong first party line-up alongside new indie projects. Nintendo finally gave players the power to create their own Mario levels with the announcement of Mario Maker at E3 2014, and looked to take a slice of the Skylanders pie with the Amiibo toy line.
Although the Wii U may not be blazing a trail in the console market, there’s still plenty of great games to enjoy. Take a look at our list of top Wii U games to see which ones are worth your time.
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101
Batman: Arkham City
It doesn't take the world's greatest detective to spot that this is an expertly crafted adventure, one that maintains a breathtaking pace and invigorating rhythm from beginning to end.Reviewed on: 14 October 2011
Platforms: macOS, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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103
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Link's return is one of the best games of the Wii's lifespan - and of this generation.Reviewed on: 14 November 2011
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U
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95
Mario Kart DS
We loved this so much we couldn't stop playing it to write the reviewReviewed on: 16 January 2006
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii U
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96
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Is this the DS's best game?Reviewed on: 31 October 2007
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii U
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97
Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2012)
Competition is king in Criterion's superb racer.Reviewed on: 31 October 2012
Platforms: iOS, PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360
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98
Child of Light
The best children’s book you’ve ever played.Reviewed on: 28 April 2014
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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99
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Nintendo's killer app makes its debut on the Wii, and doesn't disappoint.Reviewed on: 30 November 2006
Platforms: GameCube, Wii, Wii U
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911
Minecraft
4J Studios has played its part in one of gaming's grandest success story with affable competence, allowing console owners to grab their tools and build something in Mojang's intricate and lovable world.Reviewed on: 07 May 2012
Platforms: Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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912
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Mario and Donkey Kong return in a brilliant DS puzzler.Reviewed on: 10 April 2007
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii U
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Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
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Platforms: Game Boy Advance, Gameboy Advance, Wii U
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915
Super Mario Galaxy
As revolutionary as Mario 64 or another Sunshine?Reviewed on: 21 November 2007
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii, Wii U
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916
Super Paper Mario
Mario's latest arrives on European shores late. Was it worth the wait?Reviewed on: 26 September 2007
Platforms: GameCube, Wii, Wii U
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917
New Super Mario Bros.
A triumphant return for everyone's favourite plumber?Reviewed on: 30 June 2006
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii U
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918
Lone Survivor
This indie wonder proves that survival horror isn't dead.Reviewed on: 16 April 2012
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U
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919
Super Mario 3D World
The game that deserves to sell Wii Us the world over...Reviewed on: 19 November 2013
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii U
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920
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922
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Simply Marvelous.Reviewed on: 14 November 2013
Platforms: Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
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-23
Axiom Verge
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Platforms: Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U, Xbox One
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924
Mario Kart 8
Its may just be more Mario Kart, but that continues to be no bad thing.Reviewed on: 15 May 2014
Platforms: Wii U
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925
Super Meat Boy
Seeing Red.Reviewed on: 22 October 2010
Platforms: Android, Linux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Web, Wii U, Xbox 360
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926
Animal Crossing: Wild World
Animal Crossing goes portable and wireless in this wonderful DS title from Nintendo.Reviewed on: 19 April 2006
Platforms: Nintendo DS, Wii U
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927
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
A cannon blast from the past.Reviewed on: 17 September 2013
Platforms: Wii U
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928
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Link is out on his grandest adventure yet.Reviewed on: 01 March 2017
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii U
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930
Skylanders: Swap Force
Playing for keeps.Reviewed on: 21 October 2013
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One
