I knew right away the Wii U was going to fail because it didn't have much appeal. The launch titles were weak and none of the games were really "killer apps." A huge example of this is Super Mario 3D World - a great game, but it should be the Mario game released at the end of the console's life cycle, not as the first console Mario. The Wii was FULL of killer apps - Twilight Princess at launch, Mario Galaxy, Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Kart Wii, Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Warioware, Big Brain Academy, DKC Returns, Just Dance... damn I love the Wii!
Anyway, here are a list of games I think Nintendo should get for the NX to make it a success:
1. Super Mario 64 sequel. Seriously.... I love the Galaxy games (Galaxy 1 and 2 are actually my favorite Mario games), but I'd love to see a full on sequel to Mario 64 with no water or gravity gimmicks. 3D World was a disappointment because it was the first HD Mario. Mario should be all about what the system can do and 3D World failed in that regard - many viewed it as a sequel to 3D Land. If Nintendo does a full fledged 3D Mario platformer it could be a system seller.
2a. Pokemon MMORPG. Pokemon Go has proven Pokemon is still popular. A Pokemon MMORPG with Pokemon Go connectivity could be a huge hit. It could also sell the system like hot cakes.
2b. ANIMAL. CROSSING. GO! This smartphone app could be a HUGE hit for Nintendo. Animal Crossing is very casual gamer friendly. A lot of people will be skeptical that smartphone apps will help the NX but I think if utilized correctly the smartphone apps could help the NX. Animal Crossing is just begging for a sequel with smartphone app compatbility.
3. Retro Studios first person shooter (or WRPG). Nintendo used to be the king of FPS (the N64), so this would be a return to that era. Retro Studios is hugely talented and could be the next Rare if Nintendo let them. When they made DKC Tropical Freeze I facepalmed so hard my nose broke - a game no one really asked for. Returns was great because there was demand for a new DKC game, but that was good enough. Retro should be commissioned to make the NX's Goldeneye.
4. A new IP in the mold of Splatoon. Nintendo has a strong lack of new IPs and I can see why people get annoyed by it. Splatoon should have been either a launch title or first year title for the Wii U, or hell delayed for the NX. It'd be cool though to see Nintendo go for a couple more new IPs with the love, care, and advertising as Splatoon. Splatoon definitely hangs with the best of Nintendo's IPs. Give us more material for Smash Bros. NX!
5. A western developed killer app. Let's face it, western games have pretty much taken over, so for Nintendo to make the NX a huge success they need a western RPG or shooter or action adventure game. They should get a huge western developer like Rockstar or Bethesda to make a killer app for the NX. Kind of like what MS did with Gears of War for the Xbox 360.
Bayonetta, Star Fox, F-Zero, Pikmin, etc. etc. are cool games but they don't sell. The NX will have the typical Mario Kart, Zelda, and Smash Bros. but I think they need to think outside the box like they did for the Wii.
Thoughts? Other games you think they should make?
