BruceLeeRoy
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Polished? I agree but best is completely debatable.
Mario was the only one I thought was truly great. The rest are just recycled Nintendo.
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OPINION: Wii U, best console to own in 2014, easily
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Polished? I agree but best is completely debatable.
Mario was the only one I thought was truly great. The rest are just recycled Nintendo.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
No time for one yet (or gaming much in general), but will certainly be the first one I buy.
Are those really the only 2 games you're interested in? Nothing else?
I have a crazy backlog just with a wii u and 3ds, I can't imagine with other consoles xD I really haven't felt a drought with those two systems, I always have something to play. And a couple of days for bayo 1 and 2, then smash, then captain toad and I STILL have to finish hyrule warriors, and I'm constantly playing smash 3ds, oh and omega ruby comes out the SAME day as smash wii u it's crazy haha
. Plus with work, school and my girl, there's only so much time I can spend playing tooPrincipate
Saint Titanfall
Almost all those games come out on last gen and pc though, so not only can you play those games on old consoles you can generally play them better on pc because last gen is holding them back. Your stuck in the state of limbo, it's not the cheapest way to play those games nor generally technically the best. Which is basically my problem with almost all multiplats this year.
Next gen truly only has a worth to me when the games are actually next gen exclusive otherwise it's neither here or there.
higgsboson1997
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My 10 favourite games of all time:
1. Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
3. Pokemon X/Y (3DS)
4. Halo 3 (360)
5. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS)
6. Fable 2 (360)
7. Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
8. Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS)
9. Pokemon Emerald (GBA)
10. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
So yeah, it is probably my favourite home console of this gen so far!
1. Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
3. Pokemon X/Y (3DS)
4. Halo 3 (360)
5. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (PS)
6. Fable 2 (360)
7. Mario Kart 8 (Wii U)
8. Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS)
9. Pokemon Emerald (GBA)
10. Chrono Trigger (SNES)
So yeah, it is probably my favourite home console of this gen so far!
They're still at the forefront, but in a specific and niche trajectory of evolution. I consider Wii Sports to be a revelation similarly to how it felt playing OoT and SM64 in the 90s. Wii U so far is more about perfection than innovation, but then you see stuff like Splatoon and can't help to get excited for its brilliant and fresh concept. Nintendo Land is already one of the most impactful local multiplayer experiences ever, thanks to asymmetry and flawless execution. Mario Chase got me rolling on the floor laughing literally. But I'm not even going to try convincing people. Those who try NL say they had a blast playing and were reminded of the N64 multiplayer days, but would never consider to actually purchase it. If you refuse pure, boiled down fun then idk what to say.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Yes those two, UC4 seems nice and all but I can live without (actually most Sony current output of graphics first everything else later is utter unappealing to me). Sunset also seems nice, but it's not spend money on a system to get as are most of the other exclusives hell even if I had the system I'm not sure I would get those games.
It's no coincidence that the games I'm interested in are likely mechanically driven games from renowned developers..
Have franchies on other consoles been any different? One of the things that frustrated me the most about last gen was that a lot of games offered the same gameplay, but with a fresh coat of paint. So far this gen seems to be no exception.
I am not worried about First Party support for the entirity of the Wii U's shelf life, but one had to wonder what type of third party games, multiplat and catered to the console's specifics could have existed had the Wii U been a success.
DanteGhost
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By the end of November both the Ps4 and Xbox One will have a better library or at least more variety than the WiiU. Actually they both already have more variety. So no, the WiiU is not the console to own in 2014.
Is a good console non-the less, and I'm just happy Nintendo fans are enjoying the library. That's the only thing that matters at the end.
Edit: After reading the OP again it just reads like poor fanboyism. This line right here is just pure gold: "If I didn't have a PS4 this year yet, I'll be missing out on Destiny (for example), but then again I really wouldn't be missing out on anything" . Because what the hell, lets ignore the other great games the ps4 has. To make things worth just during the last 4 months the ps4 got: The Last of Us: Remastered, Alien: Isolation, Shadow of Mordor, PvZ: Garden Warfare, Driveclub and that's not even counting gems in the psn store like Oddworld 'n' Tasty or Velocity 2X. Oh and lets not forget Destiny, which was the biggest launch for a new IP. Lets overlook that, because apparently PS4 will only have games until next year.
Edit 2: And compared to Xbox One, which I don't own, the bloodbath is even worth, because it currently has a better library than the Ps4.
Is a good console non-the less, and I'm just happy Nintendo fans are enjoying the library. That's the only thing that matters at the end.
Edit: After reading the OP again it just reads like poor fanboyism. This line right here is just pure gold: "If I didn't have a PS4 this year yet, I'll be missing out on Destiny (for example), but then again I really wouldn't be missing out on anything" . Because what the hell, lets ignore the other great games the ps4 has. To make things worth just during the last 4 months the ps4 got: The Last of Us: Remastered, Alien: Isolation, Shadow of Mordor, PvZ: Garden Warfare, Driveclub and that's not even counting gems in the psn store like Oddworld 'n' Tasty or Velocity 2X. Oh and lets not forget Destiny, which was the biggest launch for a new IP. Lets overlook that, because apparently PS4 will only have games until next year.
Edit 2: And compared to Xbox One, which I don't own, the bloodbath is even worth, because it currently has a better library than the Ps4.
Opinions and all that, but I just don't agree.
The output might be familiar, but calling games like Pikmin 3, DKC Tropical Freeze, Mario Kart 8 and others recycling is a disservice to those games. The only title available from Nintendo that could even qualify as a recycled venture would be Wind Waker HD and even if it's a remaster it puts a lot of new release to shame. Seriously. As someone who played the original Pikmin it really is easy to see how 3 is different from the original for example.
davonaytor
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It's a really fantastic console, and I think they've done a really good job of showing they will fully support a console that is selling much lower than expected. I'll have no worries buying the next Nintendo hardware at launch because I know they'll keep making great games for it.
It's a lot harder for me to buy in early for something like another Sony handheld given how much they neglect the Vita.
It's a lot harder for me to buy in early for something like another Sony handheld given how much they neglect the Vita.
I don't see the variety
On the other hand, I see the wii u with different exclusives, all great games and very varied
Very true.
2015 will be the year where I question if I want to stop playing 100+ titles I own for my 360 and buy a new console to play exclusive games.
What do you think of Wii's sucess then, did its 3rd party lineup satisfy you outside of some quirky titles?
Wii was successful for its audience expansion type of games. So 3rd parties released equivalent games to Wii __ stuff but often with worse quality.
Let's say the EA partnership was successful and the other Wii U multiplat launch games passed the test, sure it'd have better 3rd party support but it's still the same western AAA stuff I don't want on PS4.
I want SNES/PS2 era of Japanese 3rd party, which is exactly what Xenoblade and Bayonetta provide. There's no market for them anymore.
GOGOheadray
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Can't say I agree here. The Wii U has some very solid titles but they are going to miss out on alot of good games coming out this year ( AC; NBA2k15; DA;etc.). The lack of third party games is not enough to make the wii u a viable main console; specially if you are a single console only type gamer.
It's definitely there. Some people with PCs can't fathom playing a multiplat on console but for those who aren't so particular there is a ton of variety.
I personally own on PS4: Transistor, Destiny, Strider, Driveclub, Shadow of Mordor, TLOU Remastered, inFamous SS, inFamous FL, Strider, Dead Nation, Flower, Sound Shapes, Outlast, Flow, Stealth Inc, Wolfenstein 3D, AC4, Child of Light, Resogun, Pix the Cat, Dust, Spelunky, Velocity 2X, PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate, Trine 2, Injustice, Rayman Legends, Fez. Tomb Raider, MGS Ground Zeroes, Tower fall Ascension, NFS Rivals.
Say what you want about most of those being available on PC, PS3 or XB1(turns out most people don't care) but there is absolutely variety.
I only own a WiiU, my PC would struggle to play football manager let alone anything that requires a level of graphics and the only thing I feel Im missing out on is Shadow of Mordor, GTAV, TLOU and Sunset Overdrive.
Honestly havent seen anything else compelling enough for me to justify the purchase yet, although MGSV and Uncharted make me want a PS4, so will likely pick up the inevitable Uncharted bundle and if MS ever do anything meaningful with the Rare IPs ill get an X1.
As it stands there is more than enough to keep me delighted with my WiiU purchase.
Honestly havent seen anything else compelling enough for me to justify the purchase yet, although MGSV and Uncharted make me want a PS4, so will likely pick up the inevitable Uncharted bundle and if MS ever do anything meaningful with the Rare IPs ill get an X1.
As it stands there is more than enough to keep me delighted with my WiiU purchase.
You don't see the variety because you choose not to. There are tons of games for every platform under the sun in a wide variety of genres. Locking yourself into one ecosystem makes no sense to me, but hey whatever makes you happy
I agree the variety is there on other platforms, it just seems to me that the quality is lacking. I see games like Driveclub, Infamous, Killzone, Destiny and think that Id be disappointed to own a PS4/X1 at this point. Different strokes for different folks though I guess.
ninjablade
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Nintendo fans wanna act like there games are the holy grail, but it's really down to personal preference. just by looking at the sales for the wiiu, nintendo fans aren't even buying nintendo games the way they should be. Mario 3d world should be selling much better to a user base that doesn't buy third party games, DK bombed, pikmin had weak sales, MK8 is the only game that really sold great. it seems to me even nintendo fans don't think the games are that great based on the huge decline in sales.
You dont think Splatoon, Xenoblade, Zelda, Starfox, Yoshi, Kirby, Devils third are interesting?
Are those coming out this year?
Pellegri Testament
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They may not be, but you also said "after Smash" and then proceed to say that at least 3ds has interesting games after Smash and WiiU doesn't. "After Smash" hasn't happened yet for WiiU and their lineup for "after Smash" is pretty spectacular compared to the lineup for 3ds "after Smash"(aka we know very little about what is even coming to 3ds other than Pokémon from now till the end of 2015, where as we know quite a bit about WiiU).
Pyramid head
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This is where I stand too pretty much. I have a gaming PC, so I'm not missing out on multiplats and those games are the only PS4/Xbox One exclusives to have piqued my interest.
PC + Wii U is a hell of a combo.
Yeah, lots if neat exclusives that I doubt would have existed otherwise. On top of my head: Both No More Heroes, TvsC, Madworld, Red Steel 2, Zak and Wiki, The Conduit (suprisingly fun in MP, very glitchy though), Muramasa The Demon Blade.
It even had two SNK game collections.
It.even had
lol...Yea the comments are getting weird. I guess its weird if you dont agree....I dont agree that the Wii U exclusives destroys the others or its not up for debate or its no contest. Because of gaming tastes, preferences.
I got a Wii U at launch....and have yet to get 3D World.... And I barely feel like I'm missing out. I got TLoU day one and its one of the few games I played almost non stop. Prototype 1 and 2 were ones, Darksiders 1 and 2, GTA 5/GTA: Online...NBA 2K14....
Its very much up for debate and it is a contest when ppl have posted genres, games that wont/might not make it to the Wii U. GTA 5, Madden, NBA 2K ....each one of those alone...... = no buy for many. Together? Almost unfair.
Compare that list to the OP....and just about everything on this list has my very interested....only a handful in the OP do. Add these (some are PS4 exclusive) Infamous Second Son, Killzone, Battlefield 4, Dying Light, DayZ, Dead Island 2, Dead Nation, Drive Club, Dont Starve, Escape Plan, Forza Horizon, Hotline Miami, LBP 3, Madden 25, MLB 14, NfS Rivals, Outlast, PES 15, Silent Hills demo....yes a demo, TLoU Remaster, Sleeping Dogs DE, (all must haves for those that didnt play the origs along w/Tomb Raider he already posted), Strider 2014 version, Thief, Trials Fusion, TWD Seasons 1 and 2, The Wolf Among Us, DC Universe Online.
Its very much up for debate about it being the best console to get or even having the best library....
This is what I meant when I said it might be the easier choice of the 3.
PC plus 3DS (New 3DS XL soon) for me, but you have good tastes in hardware.
Soccer4life
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I don't know but I have outgrown most of Nintendo offerings. I wish ND would invest in more mature themed games.
PC + Wii U + 3DS for maximum effect!
Pancakes R Us
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It's just one of those things. If Nintendo first party doesn't really appeal to you (nothing wrong with this), then I can see why you don't find the lineup appealing at all.
higgsboson1997
Member
3D World has about a 40% attach rate, which is great! It's launch wasn't too good, but it has had steady legs ever since.
abercrombie
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I'm in agreement with the OP. I waited until August 2013 to get the WiiU then soon got W101, a bit later SMW3D for xmas. It was a great 2nd gaming machine but since this summer its suddenly been getting lots of use; mostly MK8, Shovel Knight, Hyrule Warriors (also I just played the Bayo2 demo and am now wishing it was the 24th already).
I am a PC gamer by default and sometimes it can get a bit tedious but thankfully my living room setup is geared towards immersion so when I feel the need, I just sit back and soak in the glory, controller (GamePad) in hand; brawlers, platforms, racing, I'm set. I'm still looking for a reason to buy one of the other consoles, I see nothing compelling for me there, at least not yet, and somewhat likely not ever.
Even my 3DS is sitting out unused, WiiU has my vote for 2014 and there's more to come next year!
I am a PC gamer by default and sometimes it can get a bit tedious but thankfully my living room setup is geared towards immersion so when I feel the need, I just sit back and soak in the glory, controller (GamePad) in hand; brawlers, platforms, racing, I'm set. I'm still looking for a reason to buy one of the other consoles, I see nothing compelling for me there, at least not yet, and somewhat likely not ever.
Even my 3DS is sitting out unused, WiiU has my vote for 2014 and there's more to come next year!
Sorry misread your post. Lets be honest though considering how late Smash is releasing in the year you havent given it much of a chance, even then you still have captain toad which is from EAD who dont make bad games. What has 3ds got besides Pokemon?
haven't see the word "idort" in a while.
Anyway I would be rocking that combo if my Wii U didn't shit out on me.
But mostly, I just roll with my PS3/Vitas. 3DS is relegated to a TRFFCC machine until ORAS comes.
As for the PS4, it makes a great console stand
I like the WiiU, but I have to admit to feeling a little bit tired of Nintendo games. I mean, their games are undoubtedly super polished, but I feel like a lot of that polish seems to come at the cost of scope and ambition. They have these formulas down to such an level that it almost seems like there's nothing more to be drawn out of them at this point, there is a sense that you're constantly retreading the same ground. The 2d and 3d marios feel closer to each other in structure and style than ever before, their games are colourful and saccharine sweet to the point where it almost feels relentless, and they don't have any developers like Rare anymore who can offer a bit of contrast.
I don't know, I think if you love Nintendo games you'll love WiiU, but they seem to cater to such a limited audience these days, so either you'll find a lot to like or basically nothing.
I don't know, I think if you love Nintendo games you'll love WiiU, but they seem to cater to such a limited audience these days, so either you'll find a lot to like or basically nothing.