Where it does make improvements are in its controls, and that’s enough for it to find a place on this list. HD editions of games are supposed to make the game look better, but Twilight Princess HD only does this to its benefit about half of the time. The updated version of the GameCube/Wii classic brought out some glaring visual inconsistencies, most notably the muddying of textures in the dark world. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Rehashed music and dull colors keep this one from the top half of this list.ħ.
U a meticulously thought-out, persistently fun romp through the Mushroom Kingdom. Superb level design, interesting takes on boss battles, and a gradually ramping difficulty makes New Super Mario Bros.
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In what really felt like two separate games, a traditional story mode and a challenge mode, Nintendo finally figured out how to appeal to both casual and core gamers. Despite the awful name, this was a return to a day when Nintendo innovated with each successive adventure. The trend of reviving 2D Mario continued in New Super Mario Bros.
If only the game a better narrative with intriguing dialogue, it would appear much higher on this list. The stylish action-adventure (think: Devil May Cry and God of War) pitted powerful combos against devilish foes in one of the most visually impressive titles on the console.
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Most were surprised when PlatinumGames decided to release the sequel to their surprise PS3/Xbox 360 hit on the Wii U, and while the game did go over the 1 million sales mark with a low install base, it still didn’t reach the audience it deserves. If Nintendo had managed to get a few more third-party exclusives like Bayonetta 2 onto the Wii U, perhaps the console would’ve thrived–or at the very least, survived a little longer. It’s fun solo, but like its predecessors, it truly shines in the company of friends, both on the couch and online. The vast character roster (30 racers), and a fairly well-implemented online mode added consummate replay value. Smooth, 60 fps, and a vibrant color palette made this the most fluid and beautiful entry to date. Even though we wish it would’ve included the dual racer component of Double Dash, Mario Kart 8 was nothing but quality in its efforts. Masterful track design, and a much quicker pace–not just literally, but with customization features, too–made Mario Kart 8 as engaging and addictive as ever.
The antigravity aspects were particularly well-integrated. Nintendo’s venerable kart-racer, while not a radical innovation on the series, introduced a number of small changes into its winning formula. Still, there were some great games for the console, and now is the perfect time to rank its very best offerings. From confusing marketing to its cheap-feeling tablet controller to the dated graphics and UI to the lack of third party support, the Wii U just never caught on like Nintendo expected. In most respects, the Wii U was a failure for Nintendo. Not surprising that with the Nintendo Switch looming, the Wii U is close to extinction. Production on the Nintendo Wii U has halted less than four years after it launched.