5 Underrated Wii U Games You Should Try

Wii U is a video game console developed and released by Nintendo in 2012. Being the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics, the console competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4.

Although Wii U production ended in 2017 as Nintendo released Switch, there are still some games to discover for those who were able to get a Wii U console.

Here are some of the underrated Wii U games that you can try:

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

Guacamelee! is an action-platformer game developed by DrinkBox Studios in 2014. The game can also be played on other consoles and on PC as of the time.

The game style features Metroid-vania with a twist of strong melee combat component and cooperative same-screen multiplayer. Guacamelee! is the perfect game for action-platformer fans with quick thumbs for playing.

Skylanders SWAP Force

Skylanders SWAP Force is a 3D action-platfromer game developed by Activision in 2013. This game is available across various consoles like 3DS, Xbox One, and PlayStation 3.

The game follows the adventure of the Portal Masters to the Cloudbreak Islands, where the characters had the power to swap halves, thus forming SWAP Force. This game gained praises for its continuity from the whole franchise.

Need for Speed: Most Wanted U

Need for Speed: Most Wanted is a driving simulation game developed by Electronic Arts in 2013. The game can be played on PC, PlayStations, and Xbox 360.

This installment of the Need for Speed franchise is an open world racing game. In addition, a unique blend of simulation and arcade was made possible by allowing up to six players for its multiplayer support.

Mass Effect 3: Special Edition

Mass Effect 3 is an action RPG developed by Straight Right and released on 2012. The game is compatible on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 only.

This installment features new missions, weapons, and characters for single and multiplayers. In addition, players will also enjoy an extended cut ending and interactive backstory experience.

Assassin's Creed III

Assassin's Creed III is an action-adventure developed by Ubisoft Quebec in 2012. Currently, the Assassin's Creed series will release Mirage in October 2023.

Although the game's storyline leans towards a historic-theme, the game was praised for its impressive storytelling and graphics.