Prevolition
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Top 3 games on Wii U right now.
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Just bought a Wii U. Surprisingly, there were no shortages.
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HovaHovito
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Liked what i played of tw101 at walmart
Cant wait to pickup the system tomorrow
Cant wait to pickup the system tomorrow
Colonel Mustard
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Almost forgot! Buy Toki Tori HD and Toki Tori 2! Best games on the eShop.
starwarsfan541
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One of the best games ever made....
TheAngryMonkey
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Some people really dislike the controls and pacing of ZombiU but I actually found that it added immensely to the atmosphere and gave each situation a real sense of "this could be it." If you get too cocky you're probably going to die.
Right now I'm playing through Deus Ex HR
C and it's great. I've played through a portion of the PC version but stopped playing to play it on Wii U because of the gamepad. I think there are some frame rate issues at times and the audio could make use of surround sound a lot better than it does (dialog isn't fed through the center channel) but the gamepad integration is entirely worth it. Much less tedious to access everything than on PC.
People say Wii U lacks software but since Pikmin 3 dropped and especially in the last 5 weeks I've actually felt a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff that is available and will be available soon.
TL;DR, get ZombiU, Pikmin 3, Deus Ex HRC
Right now I'm playing through Deus Ex HR
C and it's great. I've played through a portion of the PC version but stopped playing to play it on Wii U because of the gamepad. I think there are some frame rate issues at times and the audio could make use of surround sound a lot better than it does (dialog isn't fed through the center channel) but the gamepad integration is entirely worth it. Much less tedious to access everything than on PC.People say Wii U lacks software but since Pikmin 3 dropped and especially in the last 5 weeks I've actually felt a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff that is available and will be available soon.
TL;DR, get ZombiU, Pikmin 3, Deus Ex HR
CYou just reminded me of this brilliant Nintendo Direct intro.
It's very conflicting because on one hand, Nintendo's handling of the Wii U so far has been poor, but holy shit are they good at Nintendo Directs.
I picked up a Wind Waker bundle a couple of weeks ago and I even managed to beat the game last Friday. Since I pretty much didn't have anything else to play, I decided to play the Wonderful 101 Demo that I never bothered to touch up to that date.
At first I was like, "the fuck do I do?". I was pressing all of the buttons, I turned into a Jello casserole and I think I even managed to do a forward thrust attack for no apparent reason.
After a couple of minutes, the whole attack system finally clicked with me. I was running around enemies, turning into a fist, a giant sword and a gun (and poppin' caps in everyone's ass).
That said, I definitely need to buy this game (or at least, ask for it on Christmas). Super Mario 3D World is just higher on my list of importance, that's all.
At first I was like, "the fuck do I do?". I was pressing all of the buttons, I turned into a Jello casserole and I think I even managed to do a forward thrust attack for no apparent reason.
After a couple of minutes, the whole attack system finally clicked with me. I was running around enemies, turning into a fist, a giant sword and a gun (and poppin' caps in everyone's ass).
That said, I definitely need to buy this game (or at least, ask for it on Christmas). Super Mario 3D World is just higher on my list of importance, that's all.
Neff
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The trifecta. You did better than good. You did perfect.
You can replace Pikmin 3 with SM3DW next week.
foxuzamaki
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You did good.
Gonna try my luck with this bundle today. Doesn't look like it'll be easy to get though.
LunarKnite
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It's pretty awesome seeing all this positivity for Wii U. I actually didn't plan on getting any of the next-gen consoles until next year, but after watching some Pikmin 3 videos before it came out, I was hooked. I can't describe what makes Pikmin 3 so good, but it's seriously the most fun I've had with a game in a long time. Maybe Legend of the Mystical Ninja co-op on the SNES.
Maybe that's the key. Pikmin 3's campaign is great, and the mission modes are addictive challenges solo, but the beauty of the game is if you can play with a friend. Mission Mode becomes a case in trying to work together as a team and the satisfaction of being able to say you've platinum'd all missions with another person. Or the flip side you have Bingo Battle which is possibly one of the best competitive multiplayer modes for a Nintendo game. Of course this is dependent on having someone around who can play Pikmin well, but if you have to make a new friend or teach somebody, it's worth it.
Maybe that's the key. Pikmin 3's campaign is great, and the mission modes are addictive challenges solo, but the beauty of the game is if you can play with a friend. Mission Mode becomes a case in trying to work together as a team and the satisfaction of being able to say you've platinum'd all missions with another person. Or the flip side you have Bingo Battle which is possibly one of the best competitive multiplayer modes for a Nintendo game. Of course this is dependent on having someone around who can play Pikmin well, but if you have to make a new friend or teach somebody, it's worth it.
This is the Windwaker Bundle I bought.
The box is nice, it was a bit disappointing when I learned that only the gamepad had zelda decals. I thought there was a decal of toon link or something in the Wii U itself.
Days 1 and 2 purchases (of owning my Wii U)
It's a good thing my laptop has HDMI-In capability. I am usually on the go and this makes console gaming so much easier. Just have to find a plug instead of having to find a TV.
When is Smash coming out? My friends asked for Wii party nights when they found out I bought a Wii U.
The box is nice, it was a bit disappointing when I learned that only the gamepad had zelda decals. I thought there was a decal of toon link or something in the Wii U itself.
Days 1 and 2 purchases (of owning my Wii U)
It's a good thing my laptop has HDMI-In capability. I am usually on the go and this makes console gaming so much easier. Just have to find a plug instead of having to find a TV.
When is Smash coming out? My friends asked for Wii party nights when they found out I bought a Wii U.
randomengine
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I pre-ordered a PS4 from amazon minutes after they were available. Last week, I cancelled my pre-order for two reasons:
1. Knack and Kill Zone were not getting me excited.
2. It wasn't worth paying 400 dollars to enjoy multi-plats when I already own a PS3 and a Wii U.
This was before the reviews came in for both games, which just reinforced my logic. Then we get this double bombshell of Link Between Worlds reviews and rumors of stellar reviews for Super Mario 3D World and I was knocked loose from the Sony Hype Train.
Personally, I have been plugging away at Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice, so that I may get on with Dual Destinies. That and about 8 others 3DS games I want to play that came out this year. Holy Christ the 3DS has blown every other system out of the water.
I have to admit that I have been neglecting my Wii U this year, but I realized how great of a system it is and have refocused my attention on it. I think we just have a tendency to get enamored with the new and shiny and not realize the great quality we already have. I also realized that with the Wii U Gamepad, the Wii U brings to the table more than simply better graphics - it can bring better gameplay. So, I am excited to try all the multi-plats for the system I have missed this year and see what the Gamepad has to offer them.
1. Knack and Kill Zone were not getting me excited.
2. It wasn't worth paying 400 dollars to enjoy multi-plats when I already own a PS3 and a Wii U.
This was before the reviews came in for both games, which just reinforced my logic. Then we get this double bombshell of Link Between Worlds reviews and rumors of stellar reviews for Super Mario 3D World and I was knocked loose from the Sony Hype Train.
Personally, I have been plugging away at Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice, so that I may get on with Dual Destinies. That and about 8 others 3DS games I want to play that came out this year. Holy Christ the 3DS has blown every other system out of the water.
I have to admit that I have been neglecting my Wii U this year, but I realized how great of a system it is and have refocused my attention on it. I think we just have a tendency to get enamored with the new and shiny and not realize the great quality we already have. I also realized that with the Wii U Gamepad, the Wii U brings to the table more than simply better graphics - it can bring better gameplay. So, I am excited to try all the multi-plats for the system I have missed this year and see what the Gamepad has to offer them.
randomengine
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I am just really tired of playing shooting games. So very tired. I would rather play Lego City Undercover than GTA 5 - seriously.
randomengine
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I reignited my Gamefly subscription because I realized if I wanted to enjoy all the games the 3DS and Wii U have to offer, I would be dead broke.
I put in all the games I want to own/try for the 3DS and Wii U since their launch (and that I don't already have - like NSMBU for example) and my list is 27 games long. 3 more than that by years end (Zelda, Mario, and Mario Party), then DK and Bravely Default in February next year.
I began to realize....I really didn't need to own any other system than a Wii U and a 3DS. Each has way more games than I could ever play and enjoy as it is.
Heck, I still have 5 Wii Games (Twilight Princess, Super Paper Mario, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Xenoblade Chronicles, Skyward Sword) and 5 Nintendo DS games (Apollo Justice, Professor Layton 1-4) yet to beat and that is previous gen backlog.
I put in all the games I want to own/try for the 3DS and Wii U since their launch (and that I don't already have - like NSMBU for example) and my list is 27 games long. 3 more than that by years end (Zelda, Mario, and Mario Party), then DK and Bravely Default in February next year.
I began to realize....I really didn't need to own any other system than a Wii U and a 3DS. Each has way more games than I could ever play and enjoy as it is.
Heck, I still have 5 Wii Games (Twilight Princess, Super Paper Mario, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Xenoblade Chronicles, Skyward Sword) and 5 Nintendo DS games (Apollo Justice, Professor Layton 1-4) yet to beat and that is previous gen backlog.
Yep, far faster UI than 360 or PS3, and it multi-tasks. The internet browser is really surprisingly amazing.
Try to read a NeoGAF page, and hold both triggers, then you can tilt the page with the gyroscope to quickly scroll between the top and the bottom. It's honestly extremely good. The only thing you can't do that well is type fast, but for just browsing around, it's awesome.
MiiVerse is going to be amazing to have on 3DS. And you can even make MiiVerse posts when you're offline on 3DS, and they'll be uploaded when you connect.
Heavy's Sandvich
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Top 3 games of the year right there.
The fiscal cliff can't contain the awesomeness of eadTokyo 3d mario goodness.
no mario though
I am only "10%" complete in the game, but fighting may as well not exist. It is the only Lego game I have played. I wasn't aware that fighting was that important or even that you could die. Yes, I have taken a damage or two, but only because I am fucking around. I have no problem with it since combat is so minor, it may as well not exist.
randomengine
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Another thing I wanted to say is how much I enjoy Nintendo Direct.
I saw Blizzcon last week and this week that horribly over-hyped PS4 launch party.
I much prefer the personalized and quiet presentations of Nintendo Direct to the hype-heavy, screamy/crowdy, ugliness that are large media events like Blizzcon and launch events. I would much rather learn about new games from a dude sitting and talking quietly in a chair, than watching some noisy rave.
Just my two cents.
I saw Blizzcon last week and this week that horribly over-hyped PS4 launch party.
I much prefer the personalized and quiet presentations of Nintendo Direct to the hype-heavy, screamy/crowdy, ugliness that are large media events like Blizzcon and launch events. I would much rather learn about new games from a dude sitting and talking quietly in a chair, than watching some noisy rave.
Just my two cents.
I hope so! I'm picking up a 3DSXL before the year ends to get my feet wet with Nintendo again.
Nostremitus
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This is the Windwaker Bundle I bought.
The box is nice, it was a bit disappointing when I learned that only the gamepad had zelda decals. I thought there was a decal of toon link or something in the Wii U itself.
Days 1 and 2 purchases (of owning my Wii U)
It's a good thing my laptop has HDMI-In capability. I am usually on the go and this makes console gaming so much easier. Just have to find a plug instead of having to find a TV.
When is Smash coming out? My friends asked for Wii party nights when they found out I bought a Wii U.
...um... Why not play on the gamepad?
Are all games playable on the gamepad?
If so then damn, that's amazing.
My Wii U is 2 days old.. don't really know the capabilities yet. In my experience with some games (Wonderful 101 and Pikmin 3), it required me to use both the monitor and the gamepad for additional stuff. I was actually stuck on a level in Wonderful 101 until I realized I should be looking at the gamepad. :/
gamergirly
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They were sold out at a Walmart I visited earlier
Not-So-Solid Snake
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Question for those that have tekken tag 2 or injustice. I love fighting games, and when I pick up my Wii-U I am thinking about picking up one of these, I have my modded tatsunoko Vs. capcom stick, however I have no clue how the quality and performance of these games compare to their 360 and PS3 counterparts, or how the communities are.
brandonh83
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Even if you don't think Wonderful 101 is super amazing at first... beat the game. Then, you will understand.
Jaded Alyx
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The performance of both is comparable to or better than the other versions. Plus TTT2 has a bunch of exclusive costumes and modes.
I can't really speak much about the communities though.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Most are.
Well, I just got done playing some sweet sweet New Luigi, so buy that game.
better? lol
TTT2 is an amazing port with bunch of exclusive features.
Injustice is...Injustice, it's just a port. Being able to play on the Gamepad is pretty much the only exclusive feature you'll get with this one. (Correct me if I'm wrong though.)
Both ports are solid performance-wise if that's what you want to know.
All of those games in the pictures (Mario and Luigi, Pikmin, 101, WWHD) are fully playable on the Gamepad.
I finished Pikmin and WWHD and the 101 demo pretty much on the pad.
yessir =P
HovaHovito
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I heard wii mote is heavily recommended for pikmin
Any truth to that?
Any truth to that?
ShineALight
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Controlling your Pikmen is a lot easier with the pointer. It's possible to get used to the gamepad controls but you'd kind of be handicapping yourself, at least initially.
I didn't play Pikmin 3 with Wiimotes, but Pikmin 2 on the new control series of re-releases played really well with it.
When is Smash coming out? My friends asked for Wii party nights when they found out I bought a Wii U.
Nintendoland has all your party needs! Plus; great use of gamepad, and the most precise 1:1 control I've ever experienced(sword and viewfinder feature)
starwarsfan541
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Wii Party U is also great (Game and Wario is surprisingly good too, got it in a B2G1Free sale)
HovaHovito
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Damn
These shits are expensive as hell though
Yeah I do that a lot with my friends too, problem is the Youtube app sucks and the browser one sometimes is problematic (just like Youtube on any other platform).
not all, but the ones you have there are. for WW press (-) button to switch to gamepad mode. really nice and smooth transition.
Another nice thing is you can simply plug in the console, and not bother with HDMI cables or anything and boot it up and use your gamepad the whole time, its really nice when in a hotel or something that doesn't offer a compatible TV
As I just mentioned, I finished Pikmin 3 with the Gamepad only. I think the wiimote option is optimal, but very playable with just the pad.
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