Copied from MobyGames: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is the reboot of the Japanese game Monster Hunter Tri. In Monster Hunter Tri, the players enter a deserted island after an earthquake supposedly caused by a monster. On the island, they are sent to slay monsters as well as scavenge for herbs, honey, seeds, mushrooms and ore. Players are completing quests for an organization named "The Guild". Each assigned quest brings them closer to an "Urgent Quest", a quest that will allow, when completed, to move onto the next tier of quests. Players prepare for hunts by gathering herbs, honey, and other items in the single player mode, where they then use these items for a competitive advantage in the online multiplayer mode where they team up with up to four other players to defeat monsters. Defeating monsters can be done in three ways: killing, capturing or causing them to flee. The game features a single-player offline mode and a multiplayer online mode.

Copied from MobyGames: Minecraft: Wii U Edition is a single-player and multiplayer sandbox construction and survival game. As with other versions of Minecraft, the player enters a procedurally generated block-based world with no fixed objectives, free to explore, gather resources, and shape the environment. In survival mode, the player must manage health and hunger while crafting tools, constructing shelters, and defending against hostile creatures that appear at night or in dark places. Creative mode removes resource and survival constraints, allowing unlimited building and experimentation. The Wii U Edition adds features tailored to the console. The GamePad can be used for off-screen play or as an alternate interface for managing inventory. Local multiplayer supports split-screen play for up to four players, while online sessions allow up to eight participants to build and explore together.

Copied from MobyGames: Patricia Wagon returns, but this time as a firefighter. Tangent City is on fire, and it's up to Officer Wagon and Corporal Gendarmor to save the day. Gameplay-wise, the game is very similar to the original Mighty Switch Force!, a puzzle-platformer-shooter where the player must maneuver through the level, shooting down enemies and switching blocks in and out of the level. But this time, Patty Wagon's armed with a fire hose and must rescue the now reformed Hooligan Sisters instead of arresting them, along with putting out fires. Fire is everywhere, not only making it time consuming to put it out, but potentially hurting Officer Wagon. New gameplay mechanics are new types of blocks, such as mud blocks that can be dissolved with water and pipe blocks that redirect the water stream, and the mission of seeking out the lost USBs (Ugly Secret Babies) hidden in each level. As in the first game, each incident has a target clear time.

Copied from MobyGames: In this world, death is no longer final. This is thanks to the Mysteri Group, a corporation that has invented the Soul Cloud, a large network of servers that can store the memories and even the soul of the deceased. People may now live on in the Soul Cloud after their death, and their loved ones may visit and communicate with them. In Master Reboot, the player controls a newcomer to the Soul Cloud, whose upload has somehow gone awry. This person is now without their memories, and must explore the Soul Cloud to find out who they are and what led to their upload, all while being stalked by a rogue security program called seren.exe. By solving puzzles and collecting memories throughout the game's 34 environments, the player can solve the mysteries of what happened to the main character and seren.

Copied from MobyGames: As a result of Commander Shepard's affiliation with the Cerberus organisation, he is removed from active service upon returning to Earth. It is at this point that the alien machine race known as the Reapers launch an all-out assault on the planet. Captain Anderson re-installs him as Commander aboard his old ship, the Normandy. While Anderson stays on Earth, trying to hold its defenses, Shepard is sent to the Citadel to convince the galactic council to provide military aid for the struggling planet. Mass Effect 3 is the third game in the series and forms the final part of the trilogy. As with previous games in the series, gameplay combines tactical, squad- and cover-based third-person combat with role-playing. Special Edition is a conversion of Mass Effect 3 for the Wii U platform. Next to the base game it also incorporates all the free DLC released previously. Exclusive to this version is a new weapon: M-597 Ladon

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is a 2D puzzle game starring Mario and Donkey Kong. The monkey still likes to kidnap and the player has to complete levels helping Minis, wind-up toy versions of Mario and other characters, while solving puzzles. They walk by themselves and need to be guided to an exit. The player interferes by using touch on the GamePad to manipulate the environment. This is done by leading enemies away, covering traps, building or removing girders and adding or removing springs. Some levels have a character that needs to be freed and guided to safety. Other elements are escalators, conveyors with different directions, free-form building blocks, spikes to avoid, hammers to defeat Donkey Kongs blocking paths, toy Donkey Kongs with cannons heads, cursed Minis that need to be reclaimed etc. Levels are grouped per eight and each group introduces a new mechanic before mixing them up.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: The gameplay maintains the traditional elements of previous Mario Kart games, mostly from the two recent installments on the Wii and 3DS respectively. Karts can be customized once again, alongside the returning bikes, which handle similar to the karts now, and the newly introduced buggies. The hang-glider and underwater mechanics also return, as well as Coins, with the player being able to collect up to ten in one race as in Mario Kart 7. The newest feature for the series is anti-gravitational segments, that not only allow for more dynamic track design, but also for racers to drive across walls and ceilings. When in anti-gravity, if a racer bumps into another racer, the kart spins rather than just bumping and both racers receive a speed boost. Courses from previous Mario Kart games will be included, and both the game's anti-gravity mechanic, as well as Mario Kart 7 's "air, land, and sea" mechanic will be incorporated.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: LEGO The Hobbit is based on the first two films in The Hobbit movie trilogy. Like the other LEGO Tt games it is an adaptation of the franchise to the LEGO universe. It allows players to play through different scenes from the films and follow Bilbo Baggins as he is recruited by Gandalf to aid Thorin Oakenshield and his Company of Dwarves. Bilbo leaves the comforts of the Shire on a journey to help the Dwarves reclaim their lost Kingdom of Erebor within the Lonely Mountain. The game follows in the footsteps of LEGO The Lord of the Rings by ditching the hub world in favor of an open-world setting where the levels are started. New features include the backpack as an improved inventory, a new buddy mechanic and new resource collection in the form of loot. Similar to The LEGO Movie Videogame players collect different LEGO pieces while destroying the environments which can then be used in building mini-games.

Copied from MobyGames: The Force Awakens is the fifth game in the LEGO Star Wars franchise. The story is primarily based on the 2015 movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but also includes additional content that introduces a storyline bridging the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. The Gameplay is similar to previous LEGO Star Wars games where players interact in a LEGO-themed Star Wars universe filled with action, platforming, and puzzle-solving. Over 200 playable characters are available in this game. Each player has their unique abilities, including new ways to incorporate droids and Jedis into these challenges. The levels also alter in theme, from areas relying heavily on the game's platform, puzzle-solving mechanics to large spaceship battles to cover-based shootouts during combat against stormtroopers. The hub world is a galaxy in which each planet is its own world with the chapters, as well as additional missions.

Copied from MobyGames: LEGO Marvel Avengers is a spin-off of the successful LEGO Marvel Super Heroes focusing on the story of the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The game covers the events of the cinematic universe up to Avengers: Age of Ultron and covers content seen in Captain America: The First Avenger, Avengers Assemble, Iron Man 3, Thor 2, and Avengers: Age of Ultron. Aside from the main story levels focusing upon the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the game has a number of open-world 'hub worlds', marking the return of 'Superheroes's' Manhattan and the SHIELD Helicarrier - but also introducing new hub worlds in the form of areas such as Sokovia, Malibu, and Asgard. Voice clips taken directly from the film are mixed with new original recordings to provide a humorous take on the events of the major events of the Marvel Cinematic in LEGO's trademark way.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: For the first time, LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life in the LEGO City: Undercover game, exclusively for the Wii U console. Explore the vast and open city filled with humorous LEGO characters any way you want. You can commandeer any one of over 100 different vehicles on the street or fly a helicopter through the air on your missions. Assume the identity of Chase McCain, an undercover officer armed with clever disguises each with their own special abilities and try to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave in LEGO City. Use the Wii U GamePad controller as the ultimate detective device to seamlessly connect to the in-game action using it as an indispensable map, communicator, and high-tech scanning device. Look into the screen of the GamePad to get new views of crime scenes and use its motion sensing capabilities to scan for hidden clues and hiding criminals.

Copied from GameFaqs: In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. The best-selling LEGO Batman videogame franchise returns in an out-of-this-world, action-packed adventure! In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before its too late.

Copied from MobyGames: LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is an action game and the sequel to LEGO Batman. Just like the first game it draws elements from the Batman universe but built entirely in LEGO-style bricks. It starts when a "Man of the Year" award ceremony in Gotham City is interrupted by the Joker and a gang of bandits. Bruce Wayne is a candidate for the award and changes into Batman to pursue them, teaming up with members of the Justice League. The game has an open-world concept with gameplay similar to its predecessor. It can be played as a classic Batman character as well as other various DC Comics superheroes. The suits of Batman and Robin have been changed, adding completely new suits such as Batman's Power Suit and Robin's Acrobat Suit. As well as an original story that features voice acting for the first time, the game has a total of 15 levels and a completely explorable open-world Gotham City.

Copied from MobyGames: Knytt Underground is a side-scrolling exploration platformer with a simple basic goal: the world is about to die and so the protagonist Mi has to ring the six fate bells. Since Mi is mute, she quickly gains two fairy followers which do the talking for her. Those have different personalities and in some conversations she can choose which one should talk. The game is divided into three distinctive chapters which can be played in any order. The first two are relatively linear sections which introduce the the two main characters Mi and a rubber ball. In the third chapter the two characters merge and Mi can transform to the ball at any time - with the abilities of both characters at hand, the player can now explore the world freely. Since this is no metroidvania game, there are no additional powers and items to find, but of course there are still obstacles to overcome in order to open up more paths: NPC quests, platforming and puzzles.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: Kick & Fennick is a platform adventure about a little boy with a very special gun. Soon after waking up in a desolate but colorful world, Kick meets a small flying robot named Fennick. When Fennick saves Kick from a menacing guard robot, they find out Fennick's battery is broken. Together, they embark on an adventure to the Core Tower to find Fennick a new energy core.

Copied from MobyGames: Just Dance 2017 is the 2017 edition in the main series of the Just Dance dancing games where players perform dance routines, mimicking the moves of on-screen performers, to earn points. It continues support for the control mechanism introduced in Just Dance 2016 and Just Dance Now where an app for Android and iOS phones turns the device into a controller for the game, registering movement through the accelerometer/gyroscope. The phone is also used to select dancers and browse through menus so no other controllers are required. The game modes for this edition are Just Dance, Just Dance Machine, World Dance Floor, Just Dance TV, Dance Quest, Sweat & Playlists, and Video Challenge. As with the previous edition the library can be extended with a subscription service called Just Dance Unlimited, which provides access to about 200 additional songs from a streaming library.

Copied from MobyGames: Just Dance 2014 is the fifth main game in the dancing series where players are rated for their ability to mimic dance routines to popular songs. For consoles supporting a microphone, a karaoke mode is supported. There the game does not rate the player's words, but the notes and pitch. Returning from the previous games is the classic free-dance mode. A new on-stage mode has one player doing a lead role while two other players do backup routines. Another mode introduces ghost recordings of routines from prior games to compete. The party master mode is exclusive to Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One and builds on the pupper master mode from the Wii U version of Just Dance 4. It allows one player to change the moves, songs and rules for up to four players on the fly. Non-stop shuffle and the dance quests from the previous game are no longer available. The online multiplayer mode for all consoles is called the world dance floor mode.

Copied from MobyGames: Just Dance 4 is the fourth main game in the dancing series where players are rated for their ability to mimic dance routines to popular songs. New to the series are the dance quests where six missions are provided for a single song. By completing them mojo points, the in-game currency, are earned. Players can create dancer cards as a profile for favourite songs, best scores and completed challenges. The sweat mode from the previous game that counts calories has been developed into a fitness-like program with a different focus for each routine and they can last up to 40 minutes. It also includes warm-up and cool-down moments. Other game modes are the battle mode and dance mash-up mode. Exclusive to the Wii U version is the puppet master mode where the GamePad is used to manipulate visuals, playlists and moves on the fly for up to four other players. It can also be used to write on the screen and to record pictures and videos.

Copied from MobyGames: Jotun is a top-down action game with a focus on exploration and based on Old Norse Mythology. Thora is a brave viking woman who died ingloriously in a shipwreck. However, the Norse Gods have given her a chance at entering Valhalla if she is able to defeat the five Jotun who dwell in different worlds, all connected by the Ginnungagap. The viking warrior has to make her way through different levels in order to collect runes which grant her access to the boss battles. By exploring the different levels, she is also able to collect blessing from different Norse Gods as well as glimpses into Old Norse mythology. The game uses hand drawn graphics. The Valhalla Edition of the game is the name used for the later console version of the game. It adds Valhalla Mode, a boss-rush mode with harder versions of the jotun.

Copied from MobyGames: In Ittle Dew, the player takes control over Ittle Dew who strands on a remote island together with her sidekick Tippsie, a winged fox. Now she has to find a way home. Regarding gameplay, it is reminiscent of the top-down Zelda titles: the protagonist is directly controlled and explores both the overworld and various dungeons. While there are some enemies to fight, the focus is on puzzle solving, mostly Sokoban-style sliding puzzles. During the course of the game Ittle gets three weapons which are also used for puzzle solving: a fire sword, a ice wand and a wand which allows to create blocks and teleport. There are shortcuts and secrets to find, and an online leaderboard for the shortest completion time.

Copied from Infogalactic: Injustice: Gods Among Us is a fighting video game based upon the fictional universe of DC Comics. The game was developed by NetherRealm Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Players select one of several characters from the DC Universe to engage in combat, aiming to knock out their opponent. Injustice builds upon several aspects from NetherRealm Studios' previous title, Mortal Kombat, including its controls, game mechanics, narrative-driven campaign, and online functionality. The storyline is set within an alternate version of the Justice League's universe. Superman establishes a new world order after the Joker tricks him into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis. In an effort to stop Superman, Batman summons members of the Justice League from the mainstream continuity to join his insurgency and end the totalitarian regime.in

Copied from MobyGames: In How to Survive, the player character is stranded on a zombie-infested island. During the course of the game, the character will visit four islands while trying to survive. The islands are not completely abandoned as there are a few people to meet which provide main and side quests to solve. In its core, this is an isometric shooter. However, besides the action there is also a survival element involved: the character has watch thirst, hunger and exhaustion and battle it by eating, drinking and sleeping. Thankfully the backdrop is a tropical island which means the basic means to survive are relatively easy to find. This is accompanied by a crafting system which allows to combine pretty much everything for useful stuff. Solving quests and killing enemies gives experience points which eventually lead to a level up. Then one of the character's skill trees can be improved - what skills are available depends on the used character.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: In the 24th century, humanity is at war with a hostile alien race. Outnumbered a million to one, mankind’s only hope of survival is the J.U.M.P. Corps. Its mission is to fight the alien menace hive by hive and planet by planet. You and your friends assume the role of JUMPERS, and blast your way through procedurally generated alien hives in chaotic run and gun platforming action. Up to 4 Players band together in Local or Online Co-op to kill aliens, avoid traps, collect treasures and discover lost relics. Defeat fierce alien bosses to complete your mission and save the galaxy.

Copied from MobyGames: Juan Aguacate, a former wrestler, now lives in quiet, Mexican town. At least until Carlos Calaca, the ruler of the dead world, kidnaps the mayor's daughter and his undead creatures overrun the living world. Juan stands no chance and is quickly killed off - but fortunately he finds a magical wrestling mask in the undead world which gives him power. Guacamelee! is a side-scrolling platformer with interconnected areas. Juan gains upgrades over time which allow him to overcome obstacles and reach new areas. While platforming is obviously an important of the gameplay, there is also a big focus on fighting enemies in melee combat. Each upgrade has to be used for both exploration and combat purposes because different enemies require different tactics to defeat. Super Turbo Championship Edition is the third version of the game. Compared to the original game, it integrates the previously released DLC seamlessly.

Copied from MobyGames: Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a sequel to the 2009 re-imagining Giana Sisters DS. Giana and her sister Maria were in bed when a warp gate appeared, in which Maria disappeared. Before the gate closes, Giana jumps through it to rescue her sister. There, she finds herself in a dream world full of foes. In this side-scroller 2.5D platformer Giana can swim, jump, kill enemies by jumping on their heads or 'twist' the dream, and collect gems to unlock the next levels. When Giana twists, the entire dream world is transformed. In the Nightmare world, Cute Giana is peaceful, mocking the nightmare which once frightened her when she was a child, and with peaceful music in the background. Cute Giana can twirl, spin in the air, and fall very slowly. In the fairy dream world Punk Giana is upset and the soundtrack is turned into metal music arrangements. Punk Giana can bash, reach high passages, destroy weak obstacles and kill enemies.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: Take to the skies and protect Earth from a previously unknown threat in this fast-paced shooter! In this scrolling shooter, take control of a hi-tech gunship and blast your way through six different stages to protect Earth from an invading menace. Your ship is armed with standard guns, as well as a powerful homing laser. Your guns can fire bullets directly ahead, damaging any enemies they collide with. By using your homing laser, you can lock on to up to four enemies at a time. When a green target appears, fire the laser and it will pursue the targeted enemies and bring them down!

Copied from MobyGames: The planet Avalice is under attack by alien forces led by Lord Brevon. He has killed the King of Shuigang, enslaved the prince, and is now after the powerful Kingdom Stone, an artifact that can help him ensure control of the galaxy. Now Lilac the dragon, Carol the wildcat, and Milla the hound are on a quest to defeat the alien invaders and protect the Kingdom Stone. Freedom Planet is a 2D platformer whose gameplay is based on several Sega Genesis-era games. The player may choose which heroine to use, and each has her own abilities and exclusive stages. Lilac can run at high speeds and defeat enemies with her melee attacks. Carol uses her martial arts skills, and uses both her wall-jumping abilities and motorcycle to get from place to place. Milla can create shields with her psychic powers, throw items, and float to distant platforms. The game features a story-based Adventure mode, a purely gameplay-based Classic mode, and a Time Attack mode.

Copied from MobyGames: forma.8 is a unique take on the proven Metroidvania action-adventure formula, with a striking visual style and a huge world to explore. As the small exploration probe forma.8 you're stranded alone on the surface of an alien planet. Separated from your companions by accident you have a life or death mission to accomplish: find and recover a lost, powerful energy source before it's too late. Ancient civilisations, great perils and dystopian visions await you. And not everything is what it seems... - Explore a huge, open world full of secrets - Solve ancient mysteries - Gain new power-ups to progress in your adventure - Fight deadly enemies and face powerful bosses - Delve into a deep and cryptic lore - Beautifully hand-drawn vector graphics, presented in silky smooth 60fps Are you ready to uncover the truth?

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: Race through a futuristic sci-fi world at incredible speeds in FAST Racing NEO. Jump into the driver's seat of your anti-gravity vehicle and put your skills to the test in high octane competitions. Play locally with four of your friends in splitscreen or online against 8 players from all around the world. Race through abandoned mines in the depths of the earth, to dense jungle areas, futuristic cities, crossing vast deserts and finally up into the stratosphere and beyond. Become a legend and master all courses on even the highest speed! Features: - Race anti-gravity vehicles in this lightning-fast arcade racer - Zoom through 16 tracks set in canyons, alpine peaks, oceans, futuristic cities and more - Master the art of boosting and phase switching to stay ahead of the competition - Local and online multiplayer - Unlock the HERO MODE to play with new rules and new challenges!

Copied from GameFaqs: Based on the popular TNT sci-fi series, Falling Skies: The Game is set in a world devastated by Espheni aliens. Following the destruction of an Espheni tower at the end of season 3, the 2nd Mass stumble across the wreckage of an ambushed convoy. Among the survivors is an engineer who claims he can create a powerful weapon that may level the playing field in the fight against the Espheni invaders, but it will require the 2nd Mass to undertake several risky operations to collect all the components. What seems at first to be a routine salvage mission quickly becomes a battle for mankind's very existence. Key Features: - Fight alongside the human resistance to help defeat the alien invasion! - Action packed, never before seen story that follows the timeline of the series! - Characters are voiced by the original cast! - Earn supplies to enhance your squads combat potential. - Expand your squad to command up to 6 units while in combat!

Copied from MobyGames: Exile's End is an homage to early 90's action-adventure PC games like Flashback and Another World, but with a Japanese flair. The core of the game is from Australian game maker Magnetic Realms with art, cutscenes, and music provided by legends of the 8 and 16-bit eras from Japan. It draws its thematic influence from the science-fiction films and anime of the 80's and its gameplay from classic Amiga and Commodore 64 action-adventures. - Music From Keiji Yamagishi (Ninja Gaiden NES, Tecmo Bowl, Captain Tsubasa) - Art by staff from Secret of Mana,First Kiss Story, Mother 3, and more! - NES-style cutscenes by OPUS (Half-Minute Hero)

Copied from LauncBox Games Database: Dr. Luigi is the sixth installment in the Dr. Mario series. The game was released exclusively for Nintendo eShop on Wii U as part of the Year of Luigi. The gameplay is very similar to the original Dr. Mario game. Players must eliminate viruses by stacking Megavitamins on them by ultimately creating a row of four or more of the same color. In this game, however, there is a new game mode named Operation L, which involves stacking multicolored L-shaped pills in reference to Luigi. Combos are altered in this game. In Dr. Mario, when a player gains a combo, the opponent will receive two half-Megavitamins to stall progress. In Operation L, when a player gains a combo, the opposing player's upcoming Megavitamin will have its colors switched. Like Dr. Mario Online Rx, if the player completes the 20th level with the high speed in every mode (except multiplayer) the credits will roll.

Copied from MobyGames: Don't Starveis a fantasy wilderness survival game, where the player starts off playing Wilson. Each world is randomly generated and also consists of a world generator that the player may choose to tweak. To survive the game, the player must gather items and resources, at first by picking up objects scattered throughout the land. When a certain combination of items are met, additional items, tools, structures, etc., may created and/or unlocked via recipes in the crafting menu. As a survival game, the player must maintain food to survive. Additionally, insanity is also an element in the game. If sanity drops too low, monsters that lurk behind the shadows of the mind, may come to physical reality and attack the player. Finally, as monsters roam the land, the player must defend against these beasts with weapons, armor, and even magic.

Copied from GameFaqs: From the creative mind of legendary designer Tomonobu Itagaki comes Devil's Third, an over-the-top, third-person action shooter that combines modern military weaponry with ninja-style swordplay and melee combat. It has a unique vision for a deep and challenging online mode that blends clan-based action, resource management and strategy. At the heart of the single-player campaign is Ivan, a former mercenary let loose from his incarceration to right the wrongs of his past and take down a shadowy terrorist group he once belonged to. With the worlds satellites and electrical weaponry having been wiped out, and warfare once again reduced to close combat between soldiers, Ivan must use a colourful array of weaponry to shoot and attack his way through any foe standing in the way of his attempt at redemption. With fast-paced combat and finishing moves galore, a day in the life of Ivan is anything but ordinary.

Copied from MobyGames: Adam Jensen is an ex-SWAT enrolled at biotechnology company Sarif Industries. The first day after his hiring, a troop of mercenaries breaks. After having neutralized some of the mercenaries, Adam is severely injured. He has no choice but to be enhanced with augmentations to save his life. His goal is now to discover what were the motivations of the attackers. Human Revolution is the third game in the Deus Ex series. The events of the game take place in the year 2027, twenty-five years before the first game. The game is a hybrid of a 3D shooter with a stealth angle and role-playing. All styles of play can be adopted to succeed in the missions, from a totally furtive mode to the most brutal one. Director's Cut is an expanded re-release including all the DLC and various new features: - An optional in-game commentary mode - The boss fights were redesigned - A new game+ mode - The console versions also add second-screen abilities

Copied from MobyGames: Darksiders II is an action-adventure game and the sequel to Darksiders. It takes place parallel to the first game where War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, went to Earth after he was stripped of his powers and in tricked in causing a war between heaven and hell. His brother Death is convinced of his innocence and sets out at the same time to resurrect humanity and prove his brother's innocence. He travels through different lands and locations to restore the mistakes and kill those responsible. The gameplay with its third-person hack-and-slash is similar to the first game. The environments consists of large open world areas where dungeons lead to new locations. Next to the action there are also still many environment-based puzzles that require the manipulation of levers, tiles, pressure plates, doors and portals to progress. Compared to War in the first game, Death is much more agile and can perform acrobatic moves.

Copied from MobyGames: Darksiders has players take on the role of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, who has been tricked into bringing about a war between heaven and hell, resulting in heaven's defeat and the Earth's enslavement. Now stripped of his powers by the Charred Council, he must go to Earth and punish those responsible for deceiving him and causing the enslavement of Earth. The game has third-person hack-and-slash gameplay with a large variety in weapons and combos. There are also sections with very different gameplay: flying in the air, fighting on horseback, and shooting angels out of the sky with a Redeemer ranged weapon. Warmastered Edition is a remastered version of the game, similar to Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition. The gameplay itself is identical. This version has native 1080p rendering and the Wii U version runs with 30 FPS.

Copied from MobyGames: Daikon Set is a collection of three mini-games influenced by the Atari 2600 and Nintendo Color TV-Game. Chroma Star: a fixed shooter in which the player controls a ship by moving it horizontally across the bottom screen. The player must shoot to push diving enemy ships away from a barrier. The goal is to push, juggle, and hold off the enemy ships away from the barrier throughout the entire song in a level. Pink Mite: a vertical side-scroller where the player controls a pink butterfly inside a bubble. The player must hop and float avoiding dangerous obstacles while attempting to collect every single bubble along the way. The Queen: a game similar to Pong but also attempting to dodge simultaneously. The player controls a rectangle divided in two colors, cyan and hot pink. There is a bouncing pellet that bounces around the edges of the screen and the objective is to keep the pellet from hitting the hot pink side of the rectangle.

Copied from GameFaqs: If you confess, you will die! A multi-root, multi-ending novel ADV drawn by amphibian of the "Raging Group". Experience the crazy school life eroded by sudden death and the occult! Kage Yagi, a first-year high school student, died in a blast when he was about to receive a confession of love from two classmate girls. It was a phantom, but apparently due to a mysterious curse, "the next time I confess, I will really die." Who cast the curse? How can I break the curse? Can Kage really survive? "Deathmatch Love Come!" Is a "Gakuen Denki Love Comedy Novel ADV" that is a hybrid of a slapstick comedy that will kill you immediately if you make a mistake. Enjoy the frenzy of lovable characters, tossed by curses and love, doubts and friendships.

Copied from GameFaqs: Cube Life: Island Survival is the first block building open-world survival game for the Nintendo Wii U. Imagine being stranded on a beautiful deserted island... All of life's necessities: Food, water, shelter - all of your everyday needs are now gone, and it's up to you to survive. Cannibals and wild animals will not make it any easier on you. You'll need to explore, build, and craft to stay alive. In Creative Mode, the game will allow players to build constructions in 3D generated game worlds. There is no limit to your imagination. In Survival Mode, the player must maintain health, explore caves, gather resources, and craft tools on an unknown island. Get food, explore and build during the day. Hide, fight, and survive as night falls on the island.

Copied from LaunchBox Games Database: Citadale: The Legends Trilogy combines the original Wii U release (Citadale: Gate of Souls) with two all-new sequels: Chapter 2: Curse of Darkness - Sonja’s Son, Gabriel, takes up the mantle of the Demon Slayer.. Chapter 3: Legacy of Fate - Face the Dark Lord as Christopher, Sonja’s grandson and heir to the Shadow Blade! Fight evil across three generations with distinct storylines, characters, levels and music. A Dark Lord plagues the land ... and only YOU can stop him. Play as Sonja Dorleac and bring an end to the forces of darkness by wielding the legendary Shadow Blade. Battle the creatures of the night with swords, axes, shurikens and more – and face off against horrific bosses. If you prove your strength, you can unlock alternate endings for the first two games in the series. A boss rush mode for the original game can also be unlocked if you get the “good” ending in first game!

Copied from GameFaqs: Retro pixelated platforming action! Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus fuses together action adventure and RPG elements with lavish visuals to create a nostalgic world unlike anything you've seen before. Navigate your way through hordes of nefarious monsters and massive boss battles in retro pixelated 2D glory! Solve puzzles, converse with locals and gain skills to restore hope to the once peaceful Exidus.

Copied from MobyGames: Child of Light is a role-playing game played as a 2D platformer with turn-based battles. The game is set in the fantasy kingdom Lemuria. The player controls the little girl Aurora, daughter of an Austrian duke, who dies on the night he marries a new wife. Although dead in the real world, she awakens in Lemuria and finds out she is being kept there by the Queen of the Night. To return to her father she must bring back the sun, the moon and the stars the queen stole. Aurora can explore freely and as she learns to fly both horizontal and vertical directions can be travelled. Levels are filled with environment based puzzles usually centered around clearing obstacles and avoiding hazards. The game does not need to be completed in a linear order and it offers side missions next to the story missions. Many characters are encountered throughout the game and these will often join Aurora's party for support based on certain decisions and quests.

Copied from MobyGames: Black Ops II is the ninth main title in the Call of Duty franchise and the sequel to Black Ops. It is set primarily in the near future of 2025 with a third of the game also taking place in the late 1980s. The plot centers on a new cold war between China and The United States over Rare Earth Elements. A first for the series is the ability to customize multiplayer-style loadouts before each mission as well as a far less linear campaign. The player can now make choices throughout the storyline that can affect small aspects such as the appearance of NPCs all the way to major decisions that can change the ending entirely. There are new sandbox-style missions dubbed Strike Force, playing similar to a real-time strategy game, and has repercussions on the storyline depending on how the player performs. The Wii U version offer split-screen multiplayer with one player using the TV and another using the built-in display of the GamePad.

Copied from GameFaqs: BLOK DROP X TWISTED FUSION mixes a fantasy world with physics based puzzle mechanics to create an entirely new adventure. Guide the "GoGo" to safety by destroying the nearby enemies and clearing the gameboards of all remaining "bloks". 50 levels in all to be unlocked make this adventure a challenging one even for seasoned puzzle fanatics.

Copied from GameFaqs: BLOK DROP U is a simple, yet challenging, physics-based puzzle game exclusively for Wii U. Your goal is to guide the red blok safely to rest on any of the normal platforms by tapping, and destroying, the grey bloks. A number of different obstacles such as open holes, blades, bounce bloks and more will try to destroy your red blok. Players can pick which set of stages they would like to play, or begin with the basics and continue all the way through to the end.

Copied from MobyGames: Runner 2 is the sequel to Bit.Trip Runner. The game's look and feel is very different from the original. Runner 2 forgoes the original's retro look in favor of a cartoon art style. The game's story takes on a more humorous tone, and is narrated by Charles Martinet. The game expands on the original in several ways. There are several new actions, such as rotating the analog stick to trace Commander Video's path around a loop. In addition, level selection takes place on a map screen laid out similar to other classic platform games. Levels offer alternate paths which can be either easier or harder to complete depending on the path. There are also mid-level checkpoints, though these are optional, and the player earns more points if he/she chooses to skip them. Collecting all gold in each stage allows the player to shoot Commander Video out of a cannon into a target to score extra points.

Copied from MobyGames: Bayonetta is a single-player action game with hack-and-slash combat set in a contemporary fantasy world. The story follows Bayonetta, a witch who awakens after a 500-year slumber at the bottom of a lake with no memory of her past. As she explores the city of Vigrid, she is constantly attacked by angelic forces drawn to her presence. Bayonetta gradually regains fragments of her lost history and the fate of the world tied to the power of the Eyes of the World. Bayonetta fights with her signature four guns, two held in her hands and two attached to her heels, allowing for extended melee-ranged combinations. Throughout the game she acquires additional weapons such as swords, whips, claws, and shotguns. Defeated enemies drop halos that function as currency, which can be used in the Gates of Hell shop. A central mechanic is Witch Time. This slows down the environment while Bayonetta moves at full speed, enabling counterattacks and complex combos.

Copied from MobyGames: Bayonetta 2 is the sequel to Bayonetta. You play as Bayonetta, an Umbran Witch who is out to rescue her friend Jeanne from the depths of Inferno. The game is set a few months after the events of the first game. Along the way she has to battle a host of angels and demons who are out to stop her. This is a 3rd-person action game in the mold of Devil May Cry or God of War, fighting multiple enemies and combining different moves based on melee combat and gunplay. The game is all about pulling off fantastic combos with precise timing as you face a number of memorable battles in a variety of locations. By dodging incoming attacks at the last second, Witch Time is activated, slowing down time with an opportunity to retaliate. This technique is also used to solve environmental puzzles. Umbran Climax is a new gameplay element. It is activated with a full magic gauge, providing health and enhancing damage and radius.

Copied from MobyGames: Batman: Arkham Origins is a prequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum and is set about one year after Bruce Wayne became Batman. The main villain is the drug lord Black Mask who assigns eight powerful villains to assassinate Batman once and for all. It is long before Arkham City was established and therefore Batman can explore the whole city. The basic gameplay is unchanged to Arkham City. Batman still slides through the open city and visits more linear locations in plot missions. The fights use the series' trademark freeflow system. An important part of these fights is to react to the enemies. When said enemies have firearms, melee fights are out of the question and Batman has to use stealth. Besides fighting even more enemies, there are side quests to solve, like stopping the sniper Deadbeat or solving the Enigma puzzles. The crime scene investigations with detective view were expanded and involve short videos which can be searched for clues.

Copied from MobyGames: Batman: Arkham City is the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum. After Joker was stopped from taking over the asylum, the asylum's warden Quincy Sharp claims the responsibility for averting disaster and becomes mayor. To suppress crime further, an enormous open-air prison called Arkham City is built. Sharp is assisted by psychiatrist Hugo Strange and the rogue security firm TYGER Security to maintain order. The story starts when Bruce Wayne is sent to Arkham City after declaring his opposition to the facility in a press conference. Much of the story also revolves around a strange disease that has infected Joker and a secret plan called Protocol 10. Armored Edition is a conversion for the Wii U. It incorporates all the DLC previously featured in the Game of the Year Edition. Exclusive to this version is the addition of the Battle Armored Tech (B.A.T.) mode, the sonar radar, and further alterations tuned for the GamePad and touch screen.

Copied from MobyGames: Axiom Vergeis a 2D metroidvania platform shooter centered around the protagonist Trace, a scientist who, after an experiment gone wrong, finds himself on the world of Sudra. By the time Trace arrives on Sudra he finds this world and his civilization collapsed due to the release of the "Pathogen". With help of the Russalki, Trace has to fight back the invading forces and return back across The Breach to Earth. The world of Sudra is an open world in which Trace can travel back and forth, but needs access to better gear and weapons to keep progressing. Several areas can be travelled to by means of opening up pathways with the items Trace can find along the way. Such items include for instance the Modified Labcoat, Grapple, Laser Drill, Address Disruptor and Remote Drone. Some weapons can be used to open secret paths. None of the available energy based weapons consume ammo. Upgrades for health and weapons can also be found while exploring every nook and cranny. Backtracking is needed for optionally completing the game entirely, but most of the weapons that are needed to finish the game can be found in a linear playthrough.

Copied from Infogalactic: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a 2013 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal. It is the sixth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series. The plot is set in a fictional history of real world events and follows the centuries-old struggle between the Assassins, who fight for peace with free will, and the Templars, who desire peace through control. The main story is set in the 18th century Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy, and follows notorious pirate Edward Kenway, who stumble upon the Assassin/Templar conflict. Unlike previous games, gameplay elements focus more on ship-based exploration of the seamless open world map, while also retaining the series' third-person land-based exploration, melee combat, and stealth system. The game spans across the Caribbean with the three main cities of Havana, Nassau and Kingston along with numerous islands, sunken ships, and forts.

Copied from Infogalactic: Assassin's Creed III is a 2012 action-adventure video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal . It is the fifth major installment in the Assassin's Creed series, and a direct sequel to 2011's Assassin's Creed: Revelations. The plot is set in a fictional history of real world events and follows the centuries-old struggle between the Assassins and the Templars. The framing story is set in the 21st century and features series protagonist Desmond Miles who, with the aid of a machine known as the Animus, relives the memories of his ancestors to find a way to avert the 2012 apocalypse. The story is set in the 18th century, before, during and after the American Revolution from 1754 to 1783, and follows Desmond's half-English, half-Mohawk ancestor, Connor, as he fights the Templars' attempts to gain freedom in the colonies.

Copied from Wikipedia: Art of Balance is a 2010 puzzle video game developed and published by Shin'en Multimedia for the Wii. The game was originally released on the WiiWare service in 2010, then enhanced in high definition and ported to the Wii U's and Nintendo Switch's eShop in 2013 and 2018, respectively, and PlayStation 4's PlayStation Store in 2016. A version with touch controls was also ported to the Nintendo 3DS's eShop in 2012, titled Art of Balance TOUCH! Art of Balance is a puzzle game in which the player has to stack several blocks on top of one another on a platform floating in water without the blocks falling into the water. The blocks can be rotated at 45° angles. The blocks can be square or round and also take on other shapes. Some blocks will break if too many more blocks are placed on it. The game features several different game modes.

Copied from GameFaqs: Alphadia Year 1092: Fifteen years have passed since the end of the terrible Energi Wars, where clones were used as weapons. Two kingdoms, after nearly destroying each other and the natural resources of Energi, signed an important peace treaty, and have been co-operative neighbors ever since: Augustine and Archleign, where the story of Alphadia Genesis begins. Alphadia Genesis boasts a rich, complex story starring Fray, a member of the local guild, and Corone, a knight. As their journey progresses and conflicting national interests come to the forefront, it becomes apparent that it may take more than a little work on both their parts if their relationship is to weather the foreboding storm on the horizon. 3D battles feature beautifully rendered graphics, dynamic camera angles, and more skills than you can shake a sword at!

Copied from MobyGames: Affordable Space Adventures is a 2.5D exploration game. It uses the futuristic idea that people can pay to become a professional space traveler for a short while. Through the company Uexplore people they rent a Small Craft™. The company chooses an uncharted, but safe planet in space, the Small Craft is loaded into a mothership and it is then dropped off at the planet to explore. After 72 hours the mothership returns to pick up the ship and bring it home. Something goes wrong however and the ship ends up in a dark underground as the mothership crashed. The goal of the game is to explore the environment and find a way back home through a communication pod to send a distress signal. The game uses a large number of Wii U specific features. The GamePad is used to control the ship's computer instruments. Using touch screen controls the player has to manage thrust, weight, gravity, stabilization and other elements that become available gradually.

Copied from MobyGames: Adventures of Pip revitalizes the classic side-scrolling action platform genre. Pip -- the ultimate digital underdog – is a lowly single pixel in a 32-bit world who proves that you can’t judge a hero by the fidelity of his shaders. During the game, Pip gains the ability to evolve and grow by absorbing pixels from his fallen foes. Those same pixels can then be used to blast through environment puzzles and enemies, devolving Pip back to a single pixel. Players will explore five stylized worlds and experience up to 10 hours of epic adventure saving Pip’s village from the evil Queen DeRezzia. Inspired by classic platformers, Adventures of Pip basks in a world where players can defeat a huge 32-bit boss as a single pixel or even as an 8-bit character. With three different forms, evolve and devolve Pip to solve puzzles and defeat enemies; each with their own weakness and strength that must be unraveled throughout the campaign.

Copied from MobyGames: Earth, 3024. Natural resources are scarce and the survival of the human race is in danger. Desperate to find new energy resources, the ASAN creates a biomechanical robot called Nep2no that is capable of withstanding extreme depths in the hope of finding new energy sources. After many years of exploration, a new energy source is found, code named "Gaia". Your mission will be to find the "Gaia" energy stones by exploring the depths. To do so, you must control Nep2no by counteracting gravity and the surrounding darkness with the aid of a Light that will go out little by little.

Copied from MobyGames: 1001 Spikes is a difficult platformer designed with the retro aesthetics of an 8-bit game. It is an enhanced version of Aban Hawkins & 1000 Spikes. The protagonist is Aban Hawkins who explores different environment in search for his father, the archeaologist Jim Hawkins, and the treasure of Poko-Mum rumoured to be behind a golden door. The title references the amount of lives the player has to complete the game. These are needed to complete the hard levels filled with enemies and traps such as spikes, boulders, falling platforms, crushing blocks, etc.. Basic controls consist of movement, a regular and a high jump, and an attack move. A large amount of characters and additional costumes can be unlocked throughout the game, usually by discovering gold skulls in levels. Certain characters have specific abilities and their own story elements, but cannot be swapped on the fly or between levels; they each have their full campaign.

Copied from MobyGames: 5 Player Retro Arcade Chaos Team up with 4 friends to hack and slash your way through eight worlds in this retro arcade adventure. Power up by exploring a secret-filled 8bit world. Customize attacks by equipping special weapons and tools hidden throughout the journey. Extend hit points by collecting hidden pixel pieces and power up by spending loot on equipment upgrades. Features: - Up to 5 players can team up locally for a Co-Op adventure. - Explore over 30 challenging levels and find all their hidden secrets. - This game can be played off-TV on the Wii U GamePad, even while the TV is being used by someone else. - 3 different challenging game modes make the adventure even more heroic. Choose from Casual, Arcade, or Hardcore mode to better fit your play style.

English title: "@Simple DL Series for Wii U Vol.2: The Escape Room 2 - The 19 Lost Memories" Copied from Nintendo.co.jp: The second installment of the escape adventure ‘The Escape Room’ arrives on Wii U. The protagonist wakes up on a subway bench, having lost all memory. Who are you? Guided by the mysterious woman Kay, you become entangled in a shadowy organization's conspiracy. The story changes based on your escape route! Multi-escape routes and multiple endings push the thrill of escape to the limit. Various locked rooms appear throughout the unfolding story. A total of 19 puzzles await, far exceeding the previous game. Furthermore, it's not just for solo play. Connect a Wii Remote Plus to bring up a second cursor, allowing two players to explore together. You can also access Miiverse from within the game to share strategy information with other players, making it enjoyable even for those who struggle with puzzles.

English title: "@Simple DL Series for Wii U Vol.1: The Escape Room - The Beginning 16 Mysteries" Copied from Nintendo.co.jp: The Escape Room series, where you attempt to escape from sealed spaces, is now available on Wii U. The protagonist, who visits various locations in search of his father who vanished leaving behind a strange key. Alongside the unfolding story, 8 distinct locked rooms appear, with a total of 16 puzzles—combining front and back stages—awaiting your challenge. Furthermore, this title features mechanisms allowing you to tackle puzzles not only solo but also with others. Connect a Wii Remote Plus to bring up a second cursor! You can now explore together with a friend. Additionally, by accessing Miiverse from within the game, you can share strategy information with other players, so even if you're not great at puzzle-solving, you can relax and enjoy the experience.