Wii-U thoughts so far

[RyaNtheSlayA]

I found Tank Tank Tank awful. If you want a taste of it, it's technically free to play and you can download it from the eShop.

[Cronozilla]

@SpaceBooger I only played Tank Tank Tank and a little bit of Sonic Lost World. I would pick Sonic out of those three. However, Wonderful 101 is also like $25, so (I believe it's on sale right now). You should consider that as well, if you don't have it.

[CavZee]

Those with the system, I need advice.

I can get one of the following 3 games (all around $20), which one should I get and why?

Tank Tank Tank
Sonic Lost World
PAC-MAN Ghostly Adventure

I want all 3 but can only get one right now. I think Sonic will drop more, Tank may be low on stock since it has been out for a while and I'm not sure about price and print run of Pac-Man.

I would just get Sonic Lost World honestly, are the other two games even worth anyone's time?

And yes, if you don't have Wonderful 101 yet than get that instead. (And if you don't, wth is wrong with you?)

[mjmjr25]

Tank Tank Tank isn't meant to be some deep masterpiece. It's meant as get in / get out simple fun, easy missions, cool over the top weapons, funny/quirky/young humor and just plain ole' fun.

I really like it for what it is and my boys absolutely love it.

SB - if it's something to play w/yr boys, get Tank Tank Tank, if it's more for you to romp through, then Lost World or as others mentioned, Wonderful 101. Do you guys have Marvel Lego yet? A ton of gameplay and your boys would love seeing all the different characters - the depth in this one is crazy.

Scribblenauts Unlimited is like $15 now as well - might be a bit old for yours yet though, i'd say it's meant for the 8-14 yo market. My older 2 really enjoy it. It supports at least 4, and maybe 5 players (likely) but can only confirm 4 as that's what we've done. I bored of it quickly, but it's still fun to help them guess what they need to create to advance further.

[SpaceBooger]

There is a free "three plays a day" version of Tank Tank Tank you can download. I played it solo with a computer controlled team, it was ok. I do think it will be a blast with my kids, so I'll get it at a later date.

I also tried Lost World demo (first level 10 times for free) and enjoygameed it even though the controls were odd (I started to get used to them the second play). I do want this , but I think the price will drop to $20 like Generations did.

The only one I didn't get to try was PAC-MAN and the ghostly adventures. It's $20 at Best Buy and all the reviews say it's a throwback platformer reminiscent to the Dreamcast and N64 days. Many reviewers compare it to Mario 64.
Right now I'm leaning towards this game.

As for the Wonderful 101 suggestions, I ordered it Friday from BB for $23 (it's on clearance). I'm not sure it's my type of game, but the price and the rumors that it is out of print I couldn't prasad up the chance to play it for that price.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, let's keep the discussion going.

[Opa Opa]

^Did you try out the W101 demo?

[SpaceBooger]

^Did you try out the W101 demo?

No, I ordered it because of the praise here, and other sites, but the worry that Nintendo has no problem not printing tons of games that don't sell well since they are available digitally was my main motivation.

[CavZee]

^Did you try out the W101 demo?

No, I ordered it because of the praise here, and other sites, but the worry that Nintendo has no problem not printing tons of games that don't sell well since they are available digitally was my main motivation.

It's a "hardcore" game and a new IP from Nintendo. These are two things the detractors wish Nintendo had more of yet nobody buys the game. -_-

It's honestly one my favorite games of the last year but I can see how it's not for everyone. But for those of you guys on this site I think you'll love it. It has a learning curve and takes some mastery of the game mechanics and doesnt really hold your hand. It also has lots of gameplay variety and plenty of retro touches like a Punch-Out! boss fight and a space harrier level among others.

Anyway I could rave about the game all day but I'll spare myself the typing. >_>

[ZeroAX]

Is it bad that I'm starting to feel ok with the idea of the Wii U being a failure, cause it means it will get discounted heavily and I can buy one for cheap for the 10 games I REALLY want on it?

[CavZee]

Is it bad that I'm starting to feel ok with the idea of the Wii U being a failure, cause it means it will get discounted heavily and I can buy one for cheap for the 10 games I REALLY want on it?

I'd say yeah, because then instead of possibly ten more games you want coming out for it they would either get canned or moved to the next system.