To save myself a ton of time, I wanted to start this by stating that just about everything Andrew mentioned in his review of Trine 2 still applies to the Wii U edition. This game looks just as amazing and plays just as brilliantly as it does on other systems, and all of the puzzling adventures contained there are here as well. But that isn’t all, as Director’s Cut includes much more. READ MORE
It should come as no surprise to you that Transformers Prime, a Wii U port of a Wii game based on a cartoon, isn’t particularly compelling. It’s a licensed kids’ game, and it feels like it. Thankfully, it’s generally inoffensive, and occasionally it attempts some interesting things, but it won’t appeal to anyone beyond a little fan of the show. READ MORE
Staring into a fireplace while various toys and items burn to ash seems like an unusual concept for a game. And it is. But it’s also strangely hypnotic, in large part thanks to the bizarre story lurking behind the otherwise-mindless pyromania. Besides, the guys behind both World of Goo and Henry Hatsworth are no strangers to making bizarre game concepts shine. READ MORE
Wii U’s eShop launch started strong with titles that could each appeal to different audiences. One such game is Nano Assault Neo, a twin-stick shooter that seems to have taken inspiration from the Sony-exclusive Super Stardust series. Simply put, this is a game that’s all about shooting things, while trying your best not to be shot by those things. It does what it needs to and does it as well as it possibly can. READ MORE
There may not be a game yet available for the Wii U that can best the thoughtful, cohesive aesthetic of Chasing Aurora. The eShop exclusive from Broken Rules doesn’t exactly push the system’s horsepower, but everything, from the ambient soundtrack to the differently-scaled TV and GamePad interfaces to the look of the levels, is exactly what it needs to be. For all the game’s missteps (and there are a few), it maintains a wholly pleasant feel throughout. READ MORE
