Is the Wii U a failure in concept or execution?

[kopstudent89]

Soundwave said:

kopstudent89 said:
Bit of both, I do think there is potential but the execution has not convinced me that the concept is there. Party games and 2D platformers were the last thing that was on my mind when it came to the gamepad functionality. Unlike the wii they've failed to make software that proves what the Game Pad is all about.

Nintendo Land shows off the Game Pad in a variety of different play scenarios quite well and NSMBU and other games show off the pad's other primary feature -- off TV play. So does Zombi U and Scribblenauts.

Nothing is going to be like the Wiimote again for a long time, probably not until virtual reality really takes off. I think people need to understand the Wiimote was catching lightning in a bottle and doesn't happen all the time (or every 5-6 years for that matter).

The Wii U controller is not so much about "changing" game play more than it is about being a living room companion and making gaming a bit more convienant.

Still you would think Nintendo would know their potential. The gameplay potential is that it gives you duals screen, it can be very innovative in FPS and adventure games. Metroid would've been sick on it but they blew that one. They focused on PArty games which let's be fair were not the same as Wii ones. The commercials for Wii sports had people jumping up and down competing from all ages, and it did give that vibe. The Gamepad doesn't really scream that though, quite the opposite.  Mini games look forced more than innovative tbh, it's not the same thing even though Nintendo tried to publicise it as that. Its strngths I feel are elsewhere.