Minecraft: Wii U Edition

 Wii U
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    95
    Almost anything is possible in Minecraft: Wii U Edition. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.21]
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  2. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 3, 2016
    86
    Minecraft: Wii U Edition is, well, Minecraft. But. It doesn't support old Wii controllers and the Game Pad -integration could be better, like own screen for a second player and a touchscreen inventory. [Feb 2016]
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 23, 2015
    85
    It’s not for everyone, but if it’s for you, it’s a gaming experience you won’t likely forget.
  5. Examiner
    Jan 27, 2016
    80
    With the added skins and GamePad play, the extra ten bucks is more than justified, making the Wii U edition of Minecraft an excellent starting point for new players and one that casual gamers will enjoy as well.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 7, 2016
    80
    It’s still a fun game but if you already have another console version, this might be one to skip unless you have friends who also pick up this version.
  7. Hobby Consolas
    Dec 29, 2015
    80
    A good game , but it was not what we expected in the console Wii U. It's the same that the another versions with some added. Funny and creative.
  8. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 28, 2015
    80
    Minecraft Wii U Edition is perfectly playable without Tv on GamePad.
  9. IGN Italia
    Dec 24, 2015
    80
    Minecraft Wii U Edition is just another version of Mojang's great sandbox. Unfortunately, there is an evident lack of Wii U GamePad integration that makes its use very prosaic. If you've already played another version of Minecraft, you probably won't be thrilled.
  10. Nintendo Life
    Dec 19, 2015
    80
    All in all, Mojang has done a wonderful job of porting the full Minecraft experience over to the Wii U.
  11. Vandal
    Dec 24, 2015
    75
    Minecraft arrives on Wii U with all its core experience, still as fun and addictive as always. Still, it doesn't really use any of the hardware's exclusive features, missing even the obvious opportunity to add some amiibo compatibility.
  12. Nintendojo
    Dec 22, 2015
    75
    Overall, I was shocked by how fun Minecraft is and quickly grew to understand why millions of people around the world have taken to it so strongly. It won’t be for everyone, but I highly recommend that anyone looking for something new give it a look.
  13. 3DJuegos
    Dec 22, 2015
    75
    No matter the platform, Minecraft is an amazing game, but we expected more of this Wii U Edition.
  14. FNintendo
    Jan 15, 2016
    70
    Nintendo finaly gets its Minecraft, delivered onto the Wii U's eShop and how does it add up? It's Minecraft, nothing else to add - and it doesn't build up on the other versions available. It's the same unlimited and never-ending building game but it doesn't fully make use of the Wii U's capabilities.
  15. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Dec 18, 2015
    70
    Even though it’s great that the game is identical to all of the other versions, it still could have been so much better if they actually went ahead and used the console’s unique features. With that said, if you don’t already have Minecraft, it’s really up to you to decide if you want to shoot for the Wii U Edition or not.
  16. Destructoid
    Dec 30, 2015
    55
    Despite my adoration of the game, I ended up being frustrated at just about every aspect of the Wii U Edition. This is the epitome of a wasted-opportunity, bare-bones port. It's great that the game is coming to yet another audience, but this is hardly worth the investment for someone who already has the opportunity to play Minecraft elsewhere.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best Wii U Game of 2015
13
#13 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
7
#7 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 115
  3. Negative: 17 out of 115
  1. TabbyCM
    Mar 1, 2016
    10
    This new update for WiiU Minecraft is great! Bigger worlds, more skins and more block selection! The controls are great! The graphics areThis new update for WiiU Minecraft is great! Bigger worlds, more skins and more block selection! The controls are great! The graphics are great at 1080p (Full HD) (Can support 720p (HD) and 480p (Standard) as well). Could let it so that 4 people can look at the TV and 1 person can look at the GamePad. Also, I wish it could support Classic Controller Pro, that would be great, so I can have 3 people play at the same time. Nunchuck, no thanks, I wouldn't want motion controls for this game. Make it come out on disc! It is currently only available on eShop! Could it come out on 3DS and Wii as well? Please do!!! Still great though. I think it matches with PS3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One! This is a great game, in Australia; it costs $40. Much cheaper than the others! I give it 10/10… Full Review »
  2. kiwijinxter
    Jan 31, 2016
    5
    Everyone knows Minecraft is a good game on ANY platform - simply because the game is superb! The best thing about any Minecraft game is theEveryone knows Minecraft is a good game on ANY platform - simply because the game is superb! The best thing about any Minecraft game is the multiplayer aspect where multiple kids/adults can together build stuff. However, the Wii U version has one MAJOR flaw: it lacks controller options. Yes, I've got a Wii U Gamepad, a Wii U Pro Controller and 4 WiiMote and Nunchuks (2 being legacy Wii ones). The stupid decision to only support the Gamepad and Pro Controller limits our multiplayer to TWO players. That sucks. And no, I wouldn't buy another 2 Wii U Pro Controllers just for ONE game, since I've already bought 2x PC versions, 1x mobile version of the game! What was Mojang thinking? Anyway, very disappointed.… Full Review »
  3. MeetAnElephant
    Feb 21, 2016
    3
    If got this to play with your friends, I hope you have a Wii U pro controller because that is what you need to play local multiplayer.If got this to play with your friends, I hope you have a Wii U pro controller because that is what you need to play local multiplayer. Minecraft: Wii U Edition is basically a port of Minecraft for the Xbox 360. The world still ends and the menus are stupid along with the many other problems the Xbox 360 version had.… Full Review »
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