The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
Why it still holds upRun in any direction you like and the world still holds up today, since it runs on systems and physics and even a simple environmental puzzle can have three or four solutions.
Wii U games that still hold up
First released on the Wii U
Games
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2017
Why it still holds upRun in any direction you like and the world still holds up today, since it runs on systems and physics and even a simple environmental puzzle can have three or four solutions.
Mario Kart 8 2014
Why it still holds upTrack design that mixes plain racing with anti gravity stretches, and assists that let different skill levels share a race, is what still makes it work today.
Shovel Knight 2014
Why it still holds upEasy to learn platforming with modern ideas of risk and reward, on an 8 bit look, is why it is worth playing now.
Bayonetta 2 2014
Why it still holds upFast combat built on dodging and combos, with varied set pieces and challenge portals, is the reason to play it now.
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag 2013
Why it still holds upThe open sea gives a loop distinct from the city based games, which makes it worth sailing today.
Super Mario 3D World 2013
Why it still holds upShort, varied levels with a steady difficulty ramp, and characters whose abilities matter, still make it worth playing today.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 2014
Why it still holds upSimple damage percentage knockback, a flat Omega stage and wide controller support let any group play by the same rules today.
Child of Light 2014
Why it still holds upA firefly that slows enemies and heals allies, and a surprise strike for whoever reaches an enemy's back first, still give every battle a small tactical choice.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 2014
Why it still holds upPartners with different moves, and a shop that sells help, still let you choose how hard a level is for you.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist 2013
Why it still holds upEach level can still be played as the kind of operative you want, between silence and aggression.
Just Dance 2015 2014
Why it still holds upA phone in place of a controller still makes a living room party easy to start.
Super Mario Maker 2015
Why it still holds upBuilding a course and having to beat it is still what defines it today.
Rayman Legends 2013
Why it still holds upIt is still easy to share, with worlds you can visit in any order and friends beside you.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker 2014
Why it still holds upEvery ledge is still a puzzle, since the characters cannot jump.
On sale
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 2013
Why it still holds upThe Mexican setting still gives the adventure a style of its own.
Xenoblade Chronicles X 2015
Why it still holds upA planet this big has plenty to find, and a player has to explore it to see it all, which still draws players today.
On sale
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero 2016
Why it still holds upEven now, what was out of reach on a first pass becomes a reason to replay a stage.
EarthBound Beginnings 1989
Also known as Mother
Why it still holds upIt is an unusual role-playing setup, with a modern setting where household objects are weapons, and it still stands out.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed 2012
Why it still holds upPlayers today can still pick a kart racer where the vehicle changes mid-race.
Pikmin 3 2013
Why it still holds upWith different Pikmin for different obstacles, deciding whom to bring is still part of every task.
On sale
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2014
Why it still holds upTwo puzzle games in one match still make every duel a swap of styles.
On sale
Tumblestone 2016
Why it still holds upEvery board still makes it worth playing now, since each has a solution and one wrong pick ruins it.
On sale
Human Resource Machine 2015
Why it still holds upThe boxes are still a programming lesson in which the bug is a small person carrying the wrong box.
New Super Mario Bros. U 2012
Why it still holds upBoost Mode still lets a fifth player build the floor today.
On sale
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2013
Why it still holds upA big roster with familiar Lego puzzles is still easy to jump into.
On sale
DuckTales: Remastered 2013
Why it still holds upBosses rebuilt with new patterns still end every expedition on a fight to learn.
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien 2013
Why it still holds upYou still learn each level as a rhythm by repeating it, since every obstacle needs one exact action.
On sale
LEGO Jurassic World 2015
Why it still holds upA free roaming park full of dinosaurs to play still makes it a family game that is easy to share.
On sale
LEGO City Undercover 2013
Why it still holds upEach outfit still gives a different way to play the same city.
On sale
Little Inferno 2012
Why it still holds upIt was made as a satire of games built on long, unrewarding chores, and burning combinations to see what happens is still the reason to play it now.
On sale
Scribblenauts Unlimited 2012
Why it still holds upToday the answer to each request is still a word you choose, and many different ones can work.
On sale
Batman: Arkham Origins 2013
Why it still holds upThe bounty still sets one night, eight killers and a Batman who has not learned yet.
Assassin's Creed III 2012
Why it still holds upA frontier to hunt in and a sea to fight on still widen the Revolution beyond its cities.