What are the most sold Nintendo Wii U games?
Some might say it is the golden age of video games. The sales are one strong argument for that, as you had the chance to see in our 16 Best Selling Videogames in 2015 article. But among the hardcore gamers, there is a fear that the games could become generic, or that they are already like that. One game and console maker stands above them all by its uniqueness. Of course we are talking about Nintendo.
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Nintendo is always trying to reinvent itself without compromising on quality. The focus of today’s article will be 10 Most Sold Nintendo Wii U Games. Wii U is the latest home videogame console from Nintendo and the successor to the Wii. For the market share, it will compete with Play Station 4 and Xbox One, the other two big name consoles in the eight generation. Wii was a groundbreaking console since it allowed the player more interaction in the game, and the gamers loved that. So it was hard to top that. But Nintendo always finds a way. Maybe the biggest trump for Nintendo are their games, since many of them are only playable on Nintendo consoles.
Alongside the Wii U launch, the new installment of old popular games, with which many generations grew up, appeared. Some of them are Nintendo’s big players like The Legend of Zelda and its newest sequel Wind Waker HD, Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros.
Being the most popular they are also among the top selling games for Wii U. How many copies did these games actually sell? Well on our 10 Most Sold Nintendo Wii U Games you will gain an insight in all the numbers.
Nintendo obviously keeps good track of that, and also likes to show off with the numbers, since it regularly updates the number of the sold copies on its official page. So here we go.
10. Hyrule Warriors
This action hack& slash game is set in the world of The Legend of Zelda. It doesn’t follow the timeline of the original game, and the focus is mainly on the combat. Units sold: 1 million.
9. Wii Party U
This fun multiplayer game is continuing the legacy of Mario Party. It has tons of mini games, so you and your friends can never get bored. Units sold: 1.57 million.
8. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Now the original Zelda installment. We already had the chance to play The Wind Waker on Nintendo Game Cube, and now for Wii U comes the remake. Alongside the new improved graphic, there have been changes to the gameplay as well. The title marks the 10th anniversary of the original game. Units sold: 1.57 million.
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7. Splatoon
Splatoon is Nintendo’s response to the world of shooting games. As a third person shooter, Splatoon is conceived to eliminate the violence. There are no bullets involved, instead you are shooting ink. Nice twist. Units sold: 1.62 million.
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6. New Super Luigi U
For all the ones who liked the green brother more, comes this saga centered on Luigi. It’s Luigi’s 4th standalone game. We presume there is a lot of you out there since this game made a high entry on our 10 Most Sold Nintendo Wii U Games. It’s basically Mario but with Luigi. Units sold: 2.26 million.
5. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
If you are tired from Tekken and all those serious fighting games, Super Smash Bros. will come as nice refreshment, since this is not your typical fighting game. The game features characters from the entire Nintendo universe, like Link, Mario, Donkey Kong and a lot of others. Units sold: 3.83 million.
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4. Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario is again in 3D. This game is a sequel to Nintendo 3DS game, Super Mario 3D Land. There are 4 players to play with: Mario, Luigi, Toad and Princess Peach. The best thing is that you and your friends can play it at the same time. Units sold: 4.3 million.
3. New Super Mario Bros. U
It’s like; no matter how many of Mario games come out, they will be popular. And that is not without a reason. Engaging levels and great amount of fun make us buy every one of them. There is nothing different with New Super Mario Bros. U. Units sold: 4.84 million
2. Nintendo Land
Definitely one of the most fun games out there. It is another party themed game from Nintendo. Twelve different mini games, featuring different franchises like The Legend of Zelda, Mario, Donkey Kong, all set up in an amusement park. It can’t be bad, right? Units sold: 4.88 million.
1. Mario Kart 8
And here we are, at the finish line of our 10 Most Sold Nintendo Wii U Games race. There are no surprises here. Mario Kart is everyone’s favorite and most selling Wii U game with a reason. With the same appealing gameplay and tons of new features, Mario Kart continues to ruin friendships all over the world. Units sold: 5.43 million.
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