Top Games for the Nintendo Wii U

There has never been a better time to buy Wii U. A recent price cut has made the console one of the cheapest pieces of next-generation hardware currently available, and its motion gesture technology and innovative tablet controller are completely unique. Even better, Nintendo Wii console has considerably strengthened its launch line-up of games in recent months, and the Wii U now boasts one of the most diverse and interesting selection of video games titles on the market. Here are some of the best reviewed games currently available for the Wii U.

ZombiU

Horror video games have enjoyed a surge in popularity in one of the top video game platforms of the decade, and ZombiU proves that the Wii U is one of the best homes for the genre. Battling through an apocalyptic London, players must fight their way through hordes of zombies in this atmospheric and genuinely scary game. One of the game’s most interesting features is its creative use of the Wii U tablet. By holding the tablet over the television screen, players can use the controller as a sniper scope for some weapons and a mini-map which tracks nearby enemies.

New Super Mario Bros U

Nintendo has some of the most recognizable characters in video gaming history. The Wii U was always going to have to rely on a familiar face or two to draw gamers in. New Super Mario Wii was one of the best-selling games for the Nintendo Wii console, and its sequel for the Wii U quickly became a fan favorite. The tablet controller has a new feature completely unique to the Wii U called Off-TV Play which allows players to enjoy the game without even using a television. New Super Mario Bros U is a fresh take on the always enjoyable world of Mario and his friends, and it shows that the success of the iconic plumber shows no signs of slowing down.

Scribblenauts Unlimited

Scribblenauts is an inventive and completely unique take on the puzzle video game genre. Calling from a dictionary of thousands of words, players can summon objects to help them complete levels and solve tricky riddles. Each object is fully customizable and can be joined with other words to create unique vehicles, weapons, characters and anything else the player can imagine. Players can also create their very own objects using the customizable object editor, so each level can be finished in a completely different way and no game is ever the same.

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