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Wii U Launch Guide

ZombiU, Rabbids Land, and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

by Tyler Ohlew - November 12, 2012, 1:31 pm EST

Ubisoft is bringing a lot of support to the Wii U's launch, and here's a sample of it.

Ubisoft is known for their strong support of console launches, and the Wii U is no exception. Originally announced as Killer Freaks from Outer Space at 2011's E3, ZombiU comes from Ubisoft's Montpellier studio, known for their work on Rayman Origins and Beyond Good & Evil. Rabbids Land, in development at Ubisoft Paris, is a Wii U iteration of the popular mini-game collection series that began on Wii. Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 allows players to keep fit and have fun, creating a workout routine as well as challenging friends.

ZombiU

Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Players: 1-2
Off-TV Play: No
What is it?: A first-person shooter that tasks players to survive in a zombie-ridden London, England. But it's not shoot first, ask questions later. This is a world where death comes instantly, and has deadly ramifications. Fall to the zombie horde and it's back to the beginning in the shoes of a new survivor. Track down your zombified former self, and take it down to reclaim your weapons and loot. It's not dog eat dog; it's man eat man. In multiplayer, one player disperses zombies on the GamePad, while their local opponent fights back with a Wii Remote and nunchuk.
GamePad Use: Multiple uses. The controller primarily manages your inventory (swap weapons, use first aid kits), but it is also used for sniping, sonar, unlocking doors, and much more.
Staff Approval Rating: 82% (3rd)





Rabbids Land

Developer: Ubisoft Paris
Players: 1-2
Off-TV Play: Yes
What is it?: The Rabbids are at it again, and this time, they've taken over an entire theme park. With an emphasis on asymmetrical gameplay, players take on over 20 mini-games. Whether playing cooperatively or competitively, GamePad players always have a different perspective on things than their Wii Remote-wielding counterparts. 
GamePad Use: Changes from one mini-game to the next. In one example, the GamePad player races down a track, dodging obstacles that the Wii Remote player puts in his path on the television screen.
Staff Approval Rating: 31% (13th)



Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

Developer: Blue Byte, Ubisoft Montreal
Players: 1-2
Off-TV Play: No
What is it?: Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 is Ubisoft's effort to bring the gym home. Boasting 125 different workouts, Fitness Evolved 2013 will fulfill your need to compete for the better bod with your friends. You can issue and take on challenges, whether through the Wii U or the Your Shape Fitness Center website. With leaderboards and the ability to craft your own workout routine, there's a lot to keep you coming back and staying active.

GamePad Use: Navigate menus, workouts and activities are controlled with a Wii Remote.

Staff Approval Rating: 11% (17th)

Talkback

CericNovember 12, 2012

Ninja Gaiden 3 I might actually try eventually.  Though I'm wary about the M rating.

geoNovember 12, 2012

I wonder if nintendo network ID works like an xbox live ID or like a battlenet ID.  If it's like xbox live, whoever gets a launch system will get the best chance to get the best names.

MrPhishfoodNovember 12, 2012

I have dibs on MyBodyIsReady

thedefalcosNovember 12, 2012

Zach: I thought it was confirmed that Black Ops 2 will have 4 player split screen. The back of the game box has a Wii- mote with the # 4 on it. That usually means "up to four wii motes can be used."  What's going on there?

thedefalcosNovember 12, 2012

Not sure what happened to my last reply, but I'll try it again.

Zack: I thought it was confirmed black ops 2 was 4 player. I saw the back of one of the boxes and it showed a wii-mote with a "4" on it. Usually means it's four player split-screen.  What say you?

That could mean it actually has 5 player split screen, as it's been confirmed you can play splitscreen with one of the screens being the GamePad. 

CalibanNovember 12, 2012

There's an awful lot of noes for the "off-tv play" feature. Huh, thought it was supposed to be a feature obligatory to all games even if it was just when playing by ourselves.

EasyCureNovember 12, 2012

gahhhhhh I need to stop reading about games I can't afford!

thedefalcosNovember 13, 2012

Caliban:  Don't do that to me.  5 player split screen would be so awesome. It would be worth getting the console for that option on that game alone. I think Sonic Racers has 5 player split and I know for sure Sports Connection does.


Maybe that's why BLOPS 2 supports the classic controller as well as the pro.


I really wish somebody would confirm this!

UncleBobRichard Cook, Guest ContributorNovember 13, 2012

Can we get confirmation on ACIII having 3D?  I looked all over the box today and there's nothing on it.  If it really is, it's a Day-One purchase for me, as it'd be the only Wii U game in 3D for me to check out my new TV.  If it's not, I likely won't ever get it...

TJ SpykeNovember 13, 2012

Quote from: Caliban

There's an awful lot of noes for the "off-tv play" feature. Huh, thought it was supposed to be a feature obligatory to all games even if it was just when playing by ourselves.

It's not required at all, and I am glad it's not since it might scare off developers. Games have to use the GamePad, but that could be as simple as having a map displayed or something like that.

Quote from: Caliban

There's an awful lot of noes for the "off-tv play" feature. Huh, thought it was supposed to be a feature obligatory to all games even if it was just when playing by ourselves.

Well, some games make significant use of both screens, like ZombiU, so they'd be losing some of their functionality being played that way. It's still upsetting that some of the ports from 360/PS3 that were designed for single screen play don't have it, though.

CalibanNovember 13, 2012

Quote from: NWR_insanolord

Quote from: Caliban

There's an awful lot of noes for the "off-tv play" feature. Huh, thought it was supposed to be a feature obligatory to all games even if it was just when playing by ourselves.

Well, some games make significant use of both screens, like ZombiU, so they'd be losing some of their functionality being played that way. It's still upsetting that some of the ports from 360/PS3 that were designed for single screen play don't have it, though.

I can understand such choice with ZombiU, as it's part of the gameplay in that it's trying to put you into a stressful position. What you said about the ports is what I was trying to refer. I guess we're just going to have to wait until we can get the games on our hands just so it's confirmed.

TJ SpykeNovember 13, 2012

It's already been confirmed. It is up to each developer what they will do with the GamePad screen. Hell, I think the only first party game that even uses off-TV gameplay is New Super Mario Bros. U.

I think some of Nintendo Land can be played that way. There's really no reason the Donkey Kong game couldn't. I may be wrong though.

There are still a decent amount of games that can be played that way. Mario of course, Darksiders, the EA Sports games. It's a major selling point for me, and I'm glad to have a few games that do it, even though more maybe should.

PlugabugzNovember 14, 2012

I got excited for TVii right up to the moment that they forgot to announce anything for not-America.

BlkPaladinNovember 16, 2012

Well Nintendo said they were considering bringing it to the other markets. And the ND showed the TVii icon so it is probally a good bet its coming to all markets. (Which may be another reason for the delay.)

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