Nintendo rarely stumbles, but the Wii U was undoubtedly a rough patch for the company. Building on the immense success of the Wii, the Wii U aimed to maintain that momentum. However, this strategy backfired in terms of sales, not due to a lackluster game lineup. While it lacked the raw power to compete with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the Wii U housed exceptional entries in nearly all its major franchises, alongside new IPs that stand among the best games ever created.
Although many of these Wii U games have been ported to the Switch, becoming some of its best titles, let’s revisit their origins and acknowledge the brilliance of this misunderstood system. The Wii U might not have achieved commercial success, but its game library is a testament to Nintendo’s creative prowess and deserves recognition. It’s a reminder that a system’s fate isn’t solely determined by sales figures but also by the quality and impact of its games.
