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169 games reviewed
75.5 average score
80 median score
54.4% of games recommended

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4 / 5.0 - Art of Balance
Oct 13, 2014

Shin'en Multimedia's Art of Balance greets you with stunning graphics and clever mechanics, but mercilessly punishes you with intense physics-based puzzles.

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Nov 28, 2014

The half-genie is back at last. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is a fantastically fun game, although it doesn't bring anything new to the platformer genre.

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Bandai Namco's Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy+ on Nintendo 3DS flies high at times, but often lacks fire power in other areas.

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3.3 / 5.0 - Adventures of Pip
Jun 8, 2015

Adventures of Pip has a brilliant mechanic with some fun stages, but lacks the level design and difficulty needed to be a high-res star.

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4.3 / 5.0 - Wind-up Knight 2
Aug 16, 2015

Wind-up Knight 2 on the Wii U eShop satisfies even the hungriest of platform junkies, offering plenty of unique, fun, and challenging content coupled with detailed visuals and addictive gameplay mechanics.

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3.9 / 5.0 - Runbow
Aug 26, 2015

Runbow on the Wii U eShop is a vibrant and zany 2D platformer that, while missing a few marks, still offers a unique color-changing mechanic that I found engaging.

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3.8 / 5.0 - Gunman Clive HD
Sep 2, 2015

Gunman Clive HD Collection may lack new content, but the original 3DS games have survived the transition to Wii U admirably. Newcomers: don't miss out again.

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3.1 / 5.0 - FullBlast
Sep 6, 2015

FullBlast on the Wii U eShop is your average vertical scrolling shooter that, while enjoyable, brings nothing new or exciting to the shoot 'em up genre.

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Sep 9, 2015

Super Mario Maker isn't much of a 30th anniversary game; it's more of a tool. A tool that takes advantage of the most iconic mechanics from an entire genre's 30-year heritage.

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Sep 14, 2015

Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut is too flawed to recommend, and its audience will have already grabbed it at a fraction of the Wii U eShop price in a Steam sale or similar.

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3.3 / 5.0 - The Swindle
Sep 19, 2015

Despite its flaws and steep challenge, The Swindle on the Wii U eShop taught me how to become a greedy, stealthy crook — and I loved every minute of it.

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Sep 22, 2015

Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer on Nintendo 3DS is a flawed spin-off that's still sure to settle right into the hearts of fans and creative folk.

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3.8 / 5.0 - Extreme Exorcism
Sep 22, 2015

Extreme Exorcism on the Wii U eShop is a fun 8-bit arcade game that offers decent content and strategic ghost hunting with an arsenal of high-powered weapons.

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Oct 13, 2015

Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is a drastic departure from immersive 3D exploration, but still offers a respectable and fun 2D platforming experience that shines with all the Chibi charm and cuteness fans know and adore.

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Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water is a heart-racing, immersive survival horror experience thoughtfully tailored for Wii U. The perfect treat for Halloween.

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Three Links are better than one in the latest The Legend of Zelda game, as Tri Force Heroes' focus on multiplayer gives the series a breath of fresh air.

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Oct 28, 2015

Yoshi's Woolly World is a stellar 2D platformer that oozes charm through its beautiful visuals, playful soundtrack, and insane levels of exploration.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Starwhal
Nov 1, 2015

The Wii U eShop proves to be the perfect home for STARWHAL, as a multiplayer-focused gem; however, its lack of online modes make this one difficult to recommend.

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4 / 5.0 - Yo-Kai Watch
Nov 11, 2015

With its own cast of wacky and memorable monsters, Yo-Kai Watch sets itself apart from other RPGs with a unique battle system and captivating world.

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Nov 13, 2015

Human Resource Machine on Wii U, while cute and humorous, is a real head scratcher — one that's better suited for players with programming experience.

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