Looking back, I might not have gotten what I first wanted. No F-Zero, no Metroid, no 64 style 3D Mario, no Fire Emblem, no Animal Crossing and not even a Zelda game (an exclusive one that is).
What I did get are new definitive versions of Mario Kart and Smash, genuinely unique experiences with TW101, Bayo and Splatoon and some massive nostalgia blasts with Star Fox Zero and the massive virtual console line-up among other genuinely fun titles.
What started as a terrific secondary console ended up stealing my heart. Most of the games had the basic, streamlined and high quality approach which often felt like a fresh breath of air in an industry where bigger is often seen as better.
Cheers, WiiU. It was a fun ride.