To start out, I want to say that I'm legitimately asking this question and not trying to start a flame war (although a flame war may very well ensue). I really just don't see how this game will sell that well. It's a new type of shooter, sure, but was anyone really asking for a shooter like this? To me, it gives off a vibe of a $20 downloadble game, not a $60 release. Like if fat princess cost the price of a full game. It just doesn't look worth it to me.  I'm not saying that this looks like a bad game by any means, I just don't see how this game has mass appeal. Can someone honestly explain this to me? Because I really just don't see where all this confidence is coming from. 

It looks like a very good game, that has to count or this industry would be in danger.

Yea, it lacks content at release, but it should do well. Not Destiny/Watch Dogs well, but well enough for a Wii U exclusive new IP.

I didn't originally. But Nintendo is pushing this thing harder than a constipated woman giving birth. So it swayed me into thinking it'll do well.

I wouldn't say $20, I'd say $40.

People are robbing trucks with the game:

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-32915183

It's the new Air Jordans.

I think it has the potential to sell well.
if it goes over a million(worldwide) before the years end, id be impressed.
Kirby having a hard time selling makes me question the Wii U's ability to sell anything that doesn't have a picture of Mario on the cover.
:(

This is how every Nintendo exclusive is treated. Personally it looks like a colorful indie.

The game is fun. Its almost universally praised by people who have played the game. And it shows in the preorders. I was on Amazon last night and it was at number 3. Preorders are there. Same with Japan, EU etc.

Well I heard it did over 100K pre-orders in Japan alone, so it should sell well enough

All the signs are pointing towards it doing pretty well.

That's all there really is too it.