The Wii U console was launched in November 2012 and is successor to the Wii system. Although not as popular as Nintendo had intended with sales paling in comparison to the Wii system during its release in2009, the Wii U system still had much to offer. The Wii U still used the Wii remote, but Nintendo had also added a larger handheld gaming screen. The size was roughly that of a tablet and was interactive through touch screen movements. Players could sometimes switch gameplay from their tv screen to their handheld screens. The screens also added to gameplay movement, certain obstacles requiring the use of a swipe movement to get past.The Wii Gamepad can also interact with your TV, functioning as a TV remote to change channels and increase volume.

Super Mario Bros U

Our Rating 4/5

Description:

Super Mario Bros U brings the classic Super Mario series back with more features, more worlds and a new style of gameplay in combination with the Wii U system. Players can now combine their regular button mashing with the Wii Gamepad's swipes, flicks and touch screen capabilities. A new Yoshi-figure is also featured in this game that gives players new abilities when held such as floating,  and invincibility. The characters also have new power-ups such as the flying squirrel acorn that allows you to glide as well as the regular fire and ice power-ups.

Super Mario 3D World

Our Rating: 4/5

Description:

Along with the classic Mario 2D gamplay comes Super Mario 3D world. A new game-play style then the previous games allows players to explore and react to 3D styled map. With enhanced graphics and new abilities for the Mario group, this game gives off the feeling of a new adventure. Working in combination with the Wii Gamepad, players can also use the touch-screen instead of the Wii Remote to play. This game is has both single and multi-player capabilities making it fun for just you or you and your friends.