Nintendo Wii U Exclusives
When it comes to the Wii U and exclusives in 2016, Nintendo has got it pretty rough. That’s the case when it comes to quantity at least. To be honest, if it wasn’t for the delay of The Legend of Zelda Wii U and Star Fox Zero into this year, the Nintendo platform wouldn’t have a single leg in this race.
Sure, they have a few other exclusives worth being excited about. Pokken Tournament is yet another twist on the gargantuan franchise that is Pokemon, and it looks to shake up the fighting scene a bit. Then you have Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess remaster that’s sure to draw in the crowds the same way Wind Waker did. Project Giant Robot will allow players to build their own hulking mechs and do battle in an arena, but it’s overly simplified visuals may not scratch everyone’s giant robot itch. Outside of these exclusives, there isn’t much going on for the ailing platform at the moment. Nintendo is known for focusing on player experience above all else, but even knowing that, it’s almost impossible to not lament the scarce offerings of the newly started year.
There’s a good chance that the light offerings may have to do with the impending official announcement of the Nintendo NX (can’t wait to see what the final name is). With all hands on deck, it’s kind of difficult to reasonably expect a strong showing for their slowly waning console. But still, looking solely at the Wii U, the games may be great, but there really aren’t many of them.
