Less and less until Nintendo closes the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops forever. Because of this, you better take advantage of the last moments to go through them and buy those titles that will no longer be available.
As you surely know, the date chosen by the company to lower the curtain on the eShop of its retro hardware is next Monday, March 27. For this reason, you better dust off the consoles, free up some memory space and start shopping before it’s too late.
We’re going to be focusing on the Wii U catalog in this article, so if you still have the misunderstood console in your collection and aren’t sure which exclusive game you need to try, here are 10 you’re sure to like.
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As we did in the article on the 10 Nintendo 3DS jewels, this time we will leave out the most popular franchises of the company, such as Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Pokemon and Pikmin, and we’ll only include games that were originally developed for the Wii U, so there won’t be any Wii eShop or other platform options either. With that point clarified, we invite you to continue reading to see the list.
Pushmo World
Pushmo World invites you to an interesting park full of exciting puzzles, which is thrown into chaos because a mischievous villain traps all of Mallo’s friends. Because of this, you will have to put yourself in the shoes of the protagonist to rescue them.
Thanks to this simple plot, Intelligent Systems managed to offer a fun proposal that invites you to solve challenging puzzles, push many blocks and meet a large cast of adorable characters.
Price on eShop: $249.99 MXN
FAST Racing Neo
One of the most liked games on Wii U was FAST Racing Neowhich reminded f-zero to the most veteran players and that became a good option for the console in the genre of racing.
If you have not heard about this game, let us tell you that it invites you to travel a futuristic world at high speed alone or with friends, where you will have the opportunity to discover 16 circuits set in canyons, oceans and different science fiction settings to master the art To speed up like there’s no tomorrow.
Price in eShop: $245 MXN
*Has downloadable content
Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard
One of the franchises that are practically forgotten by Nintendo is starfoxwhich received its last installment on Wii U with Star Fox Zero. This proposal generated some doubts due to its complicated game system. However, if you are a loyal fan of Fox, Falco and Co., you’d better grab this chance and download the hardware-exclusive adventure.
It is worth mentioning that, as is customary in the saga, you must pilot your Arwing and save the Lylat system from the threat imposed by Andross. However, if you are already tired of making barrel rolls, you can also try Star Fox Guarda delivery in which Slippy will help protect the family business from waves of dangerous robots.
Price on eShop: $1,299 MXN (Star Fox Guard $349 MXN)
*They have a free trial version
*Star Fox Zero: Available on Amazon Mexico
*Star Fox Zero Bundle: Available on Amazon Mexico
Chasing Aurora
Have you ever imagined how it feels to fly? Well, in this physics-based 2D aerial game you can find out, as you will be transported to a pleasant version of the Alps with an original soundtrack that you will love.
This proposal invites you to choose between 5 characters to fly through two-dimensional worlds full of charm, but where you will have to go through electrical storms, waterfalls and other obstacles located in the heights that will make your life difficult to finish each level against the clock.
Price on eShop: $94.99 MXN
*Has free trial version
Devil’s Third
We know that this game can be a bit controversial to be included in the list, since for many users it is far from being considered a good installment and it is believed that it left a lot to be desired. Still, this is a title made by a third party (Valhalla Game Studios) and exclusive (console) for Wii U, so it at least deserves a chance before it disappears.
This installment comes from the hand of Tomonobu Itagaki, designer of Ninja Gaiden, who sought to unite East and West in a proposal full of brutal action with ninja combat and shootings. In it you will put yourself in the shoes of the ex-mercenary Ivan, who will do everything possible to quench his thirst for revenge.
Price on eShop: $516.49 MXN
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Another of the best remembered games for Nintendo’s home console is Yoshi’s Woolly Worldan adventure that invites you to play with 3 other friends in a beautiful world of yarn using Yoshis of various colors.
The title will put you in front of impressive levels made by hand to discover its secrets and rescue other companions who got into trouble along the way. Get ready to attack curious enemies, weave platforms and pull wires to untangle walls.
Price on eShop: $899 MXN
*Yoshi’s Woolly World: Available on Amazon Mexico
Affordable Space Adventures
One of the games that few know about on the platform is Affordable Space Adventuresa puzzle and stealth proposal that includes a spaceship simulator with different levels of difficulty, all taking advantage of the GamePad.
Your mission will be to control a ship alone, or in its multiplayer mode, to distribute the flight tasks and form a complete crew that includes its engineer, its scientific officer and the pilot to explore mysterious scenarios that will not cease to amaze you.
Price in eShop: $300 MXN
Dr Luigi
A jewel that few tried on Wii U is without a doubt Dr Luigian interesting twist on the classic puzzle saga where you will put yourself in the shoes of green Mario, who must use L-shaped capsules and compete in interesting duels.
This title allows you to use the GamePad touch screen to place descendant capsules with the stylus and place them where you want. If you were looking for the best recipe to get rid of boredom, the exclusive delivery of the Wii U eShop is what the doctor will recommend.
Price on eShop: $375.19 MXN
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
If Yoshi can have his world out of yarn, why couldn’t Kirby have a world out of clay? Kirby and the Rainbow Curse invites you to guide the little pink ball in a vibrant world where you can shape everything in front of you and create a tank, a submarine or even a rocket to attack your enemies.
Take advantage of the GamePad to draw rainbow ropes and rings to help Kirby navigate obstacles and defeat bosses. Also, if you don’t want to do it alone, you can team up with up to 3 Waddle Dee to complete each level.
Price on eShop: $799 MXN
*Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: Available on Amazon Mexico
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Finally, we could not leave out what is considered one of the best games on the platform, we are referring to Xenoblade Chronicles X. This installment takes you to the moment in which humans leave Earth to survive and settle on an unknown planet.
The Wii U exclusive will give you the mission to build a future for humanity, so you must equip yourself with powerful weapons and survive the dangers of the area in a real-time combat system, which has the known tactical options from the JRPG saga, as you forge alliances and ensure the fate of your species.
Price on eShop: $1,199 MXN
*Has free downloadable content
*Xenoblade Chronicles X: Available on Amazon Mexico
How can you make purchases on Wii U?
The closure of the Wii U eShop will be next Monday, March 27, so you still have a few days to get the games that we share with you and others that you are considering.
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How can you make purchases in the store? Since it is no longer possible to use credit cards or point cards, there is now only 1 way to get games on Wii U.
All you need to do is link your Nintendo Network ID to a Nintendo Account. You can then add funds online at this link (from $200 MXN to $2,000 MXN) or directly on your Nintendo Switch.
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Consider that this list only includes a fraction of the titles that are worth trying before they disappear or become difficult to obtain, although we would also like you to share other gems that are on the console.
We invite you to leave more options in the comments and help us so that all gamers who still have their Wii U have the opportunity to play titles that offer an experience that can only be achieved on that hardware.
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