Minecraft: Wii U Edition

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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
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  1. Dylan01pd2021
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Minecraft Wii U Edition might not be the new Wii U version people hoped for. The game does not utilize the Wii U gamepad in any unique way and the world size is large, but not expansive. Regardless of these issues, Minecraft Wii U Edition is still the fun and challenging game that people enjoy to play all over the globe. While it may not bring anything new to the table, I still enjoyMinecraft Wii U Edition might not be the new Wii U version people hoped for. The game does not utilize the Wii U gamepad in any unique way and the world size is large, but not expansive. Regardless of these issues, Minecraft Wii U Edition is still the fun and challenging game that people enjoy to play all over the globe. While it may not bring anything new to the table, I still enjoy playing the game with my friends and family on the Wii U.… Expand
  2. robertoiglesias
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    I have been waiting for Minecraft to be able to play on a Wii U! Finally, I can play Minecraft with all the greatest features and I don't have to rely on my ipad!
  3. 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 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 beThis 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… Expand
  4. 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 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 WiiEveryone 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.… Expand
  5. Termin8ter
    Feb 2, 2016
    6
    I have already reviewed the Original PC version of Minecraft, so check out that review.In this review, I'll be looking at how well Minecraft stacks up on the Wii U. The open world itself has been dumbed down a lot, compared to the PC version, similar to the Xbox and PlayStation versions, you only have a square mile of terrain to build stuff on. Another problem is that the game makes no useI have already reviewed the Original PC version of Minecraft, so check out that review.In this review, I'll be looking at how well Minecraft stacks up on the Wii U. The open world itself has been dumbed down a lot, compared to the PC version, similar to the Xbox and PlayStation versions, you only have a square mile of terrain to build stuff on. Another problem is that the game makes no use of the much-touted touch pad, really making this game seem more like a port than a remaster. If you own a Wii U, don't buy this game.… Expand
  6. GoodGameAnyway
    Jul 29, 2016
    8
    With free, 8th gen online play, this definitely beats the XBox 360 and PS3 versions. It's important to be able to easily share your creations with others. Miiverse also helps with this.

    However, the world size is just as small as the 7th gen editions. Same goes for drawing distance, I think. Less lag for local multiplayer, however. Most importantly: You get Nintendo exclusive DLC on    With free, 8th gen online play, this definitely beats the XBox 360 and PS3 versions. It's important to be able to easily share your creations with others. Miiverse also helps with this.

    However, the world size is just as small as the 7th gen editions. Same goes for drawing distance, I think. Less lag for local multiplayer, however.

    Most importantly: You get Nintendo exclusive DLC on this platform. A Super Mario themed one is already released, and it's free! Comes with new textures, some new music and one big, new world.    … Expand
  7. Foxyman111
    Feb 13, 2017
    10
    “Minecraft Wii U is building it’s way to the top charts.”

    I just played minecraft Wii U edition and it’s amazing! It has some of the best graphics that I’ve ever seen and has the best controls ever. After I played it I knew I had to write a review on it. Mojang has made a good game, and I look forward to what they do with it in the future. It has everything that the PC game has, and    “Minecraft Wii U is building it’s way to the top charts.”

    I just played minecraft Wii U edition and it’s amazing! It has some of the best graphics that I’ve ever seen and has the best controls ever. After I played it I knew I had to write a review on it. Mojang has made a good game, and I look forward to what they do with it in the future. It has everything that the PC game has, and that’s saying something. Most games that come out for console don’t have all of the things that it’s PC edition has. When I played it I knew that I could do anything that someone playing PC could do and more than that. It has a built in hunger games mode and Spleef mode also. You don’t even have to build the maps for the game. It has over a dozen maps for both modes, and you get to choose them if you want.But even the built in games have their restrictions. Some parts of the maps are cut off or impossible to get to. Some people have learned how to hack the game and get into those parts, and then harvest the chests there.

    After a while you have to try out the normal single player world. The tutorial map took my breath away. It makes the hunger games maps look like a noob built it. It will teach you everything you need to know. After you get the ropes on the controls (which are easy to learn), you will be able to start a Creative, or Survival world and get to playing. I would recommend starting on a creative world. That way you can learn more about the wonderful world of minecraft.

    All in all this game is one of the best games I’ve ever played. The controls are easy to learn, and the game play is the best of it’s kind. It’s a game where you can do anything you want to, and most games don’t allows you to do that. That is what makes this game one of a kind. I highly recommend this game.

    Rating : 5 Stars (*****)    … Expand
  8. AUDI_R2D2
    Apr 10, 2018
    0
    Terrible. I claims that you can connect other controllers to the game by clicking start, but there is no response to that from the game, when it says that is how to put it in. I want a refund, and I want the local multiplayer to work. To connect those controllers, they need to be Wii U pro controllers, or else they don't work. A classic controller should be able to be used, but it isn't.
  9. London_Calling
    Dec 25, 2015
    6
    Happy it's here but what should obviously have been the definitive version disappoints.

    Why no motion control support (wiimote + nunchuck) and inventory on the gamepad? ARGH!
  10. Datamari
    Dec 23, 2015
    7
    It really isn't the best option.
    The game itself is the same as Minecraft, with a few things left out from the PC edition, such as red deserts, ocean monuments, etc. It even plays very similar to the Playstation/Xbox versions, with a similar crafting system. If you already own Minecraft for the PC, there really is no reason to buy this, unless you don't have a computer, Playstation or    It really isn't the best option.
    The game itself is the same as Minecraft, with a few things left out from the PC edition, such as red deserts, ocean monuments, etc. It even plays very similar to the Playstation/Xbox versions, with a similar crafting system. If you already own Minecraft for the PC, there really is no reason to buy this, unless you don't have a computer, Playstation or Xbox. Even if Minecraft is good as it is, this version of it really doesn't need to exist.

    Minecraft: Wii U Edition gets a 7/10.    … Expand
  11. LandonT
    Dec 24, 2015
    7
    Sadly it looks and plays like a last gen version of Minecraft due to the Wii U's lack of good processing power. The inventory and crafting are impossible to navigate using control sticks because of Nintendo's over sensitive control stick design on both the gamepad and Pro controller. Basically due to the Wii U's poor design and lack of an achievement/trophy system makes this the poorestSadly it looks and plays like a last gen version of Minecraft due to the Wii U's lack of good processing power. The inventory and crafting are impossible to navigate using control sticks because of Nintendo's over sensitive control stick design on both the gamepad and Pro controller. Basically due to the Wii U's poor design and lack of an achievement/trophy system makes this the poorest console Minecraft version to date. Nonetheless, it still plays good and has online play and voice chat, off-TV play, and you get to track your play time, so at least it's not a total bomb.… Expand
  12. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    6
    This game is not as good as the pc but it's aright. It doesn't control well and I expect way more from the wii u. This game is just not so enjoyable to be honest.
  13. 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. 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.
  14. amstans
    Feb 4, 2016
    5
    I have no idea what to do in this "game" and find the graphics very dull. The digging gets tired very quickly. The enemies always kill you, especially the ones with the bow and arrows and you can't see where they are because the graphics are SO bad. In the mode where you get to play with all the items it's overwhelming and when you turn enemies off it's boring. I appreciate that it's openI have no idea what to do in this "game" and find the graphics very dull. The digging gets tired very quickly. The enemies always kill you, especially the ones with the bow and arrows and you can't see where they are because the graphics are SO bad. In the mode where you get to play with all the items it's overwhelming and when you turn enemies off it's boring. I appreciate that it's open world and sandbox and got a little creative with it but can't understand why I paid as much as I did for it. And now they want more money for DLC. Not gonna happen!… Expand
  15. Brettsbetter
    Dec 21, 2015
    5
    you already own the game, dont buy it its also more expensive at 30$. microjangs price gouging has begun in earnest. this game is no different unless you only own a wii u dont get it
  16. Coolamanen50
    Jun 29, 2016
    6
    Minecraft offers good multiplayer and fun singleplayer BUT in the begining only the game becomes bland and boring after awhile and that's why minecraft only gets a 6/10.
  17. Captain_Heropon
    Feb 29, 2016
    6
    I want to like this game, I really do, but let's face it; it's just not quite as good as the other versions.
    The concept of the overall game; great. I love it. Almost everything about it. But for this particular version everything is kind of, well, wacky. Could be a lot better. The controls are funny, the world is limited, and there's nothing interesting involving the GamePad. Only get    I want to like this game, I really do, but let's face it; it's just not quite as good as the other versions.
    The concept of the overall game; great. I love it. Almost everything about it. But for this particular version everything is kind of, well, wacky. Could be a lot better. The controls are funny, the world is limited, and there's nothing interesting involving the GamePad. Only get this game if you want to play with your friends.    … Expand
  18. TwinReviews
    Mar 6, 2016
    7
    Minecraft! Man, this game is....just...amazing! Minecraft started out on pc. Then, it started to move on to consoles. GREAT! Now, there's a Wii U version. umm......ok I guess. Look, I'm not saying that the Wii U version is bad but I kind of like it on the pc more, maybe on other consoles. I just feel like that they rushed this game. Sure, it plays like the actual game but I feel likeMinecraft! Man, this game is....just...amazing! Minecraft started out on pc. Then, it started to move on to consoles. GREAT! Now, there's a Wii U version. umm......ok I guess. Look, I'm not saying that the Wii U version is bad but I kind of like it on the pc more, maybe on other consoles. I just feel like that they rushed this game. Sure, it plays like the actual game but I feel like something's missing in this version. It feel like this version took a step back. I like Minecraft but the Wii u version is not the version I would personally play.

    Minecraft: Wii U Version: 7 / 10    … Expand
  19. yoshistar456
    Mar 12, 2016
    6
    It's just Minecraft on the Wii U. It's nothing really special. If you played it on other platforms, then you should know what to expect. It's the same game, only on the Wii U
  20. CoronzinReviews
    Oct 19, 2016
    8
    Any Minecraft port is always good, and this is no exception, the only draw is that its exactly the same as every other port (which is already fixed, thank you Nintendo) this isn't any PC quality, but it is no bad game
    8.6/10 - CoronzinReviews
  21. Keaton
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    this game is defintly the most perfect game i have ever played i cant belive all thes negativ reviews. minceraft wil and always will be bestest game evar
  22. CH513
    Aug 29, 2017
    6
    Minecraft may be a game that is heavily acclaimed by a lot of people all over the world, and honestly, I can easily see why, although I'm not exactly a fan of it. I used to play it on my PC for some years, until one day I got bored of it, and left it. When the game was ported to the Wii U, I decided to give it another chance. By this rating of 6/10, I think it's obvious that I didn't likeMinecraft may be a game that is heavily acclaimed by a lot of people all over the world, and honestly, I can easily see why, although I'm not exactly a fan of it. I used to play it on my PC for some years, until one day I got bored of it, and left it. When the game was ported to the Wii U, I decided to give it another chance. By this rating of 6/10, I think it's obvious that I didn't like it much. Minecraft: Wii U edition keeps the essence that made Minecraft great, but in a quite weaker form. Even though it can get interesting and intense at times, the control scheme is very weird and difficult, making fighting a tricky experience. The world is also just too small (862x862). It may be understandable with the Wii U's power, but the same console was able to run Xenoblade Chronicles X, a game that has one of the biggest overworlds in videogame history, which substracts points from Minecraft. And it's just dumb to require an HD resolution to play in Co-op. However, the game is fun like 75% of the time, and it keeps the core essence of Minecraft, which makes me unable to give it a lower score that it does not deserve.… Expand
  23. SortableReviews
    Dec 25, 2019
    5
    This is just another port of minecraft console edition but it's for the Wii u, this game is nothing new.
  24. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Es weno, lo Piratie y el online aún funca y es free, mi hermano lo juega y igual piola
  25. ElSmasher
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    I'm talking about the forgotten "Wii U Version" which certainly made its updates late but which offered beautiful things and game modes like A Sensational Battle Royale which did not freeze at the time not like the future Nintendo " NX "...
  26. AbbachioSexyAss
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    Good game! I have not to much things like other versions and the worlds are more limited, but is minecraft and it's enjoyable 100%
  27. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    7
    ut 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
  28. michaela7
    May 9, 2021
    8
    Pretty solid game.
    You can't really criticize a sandbox game, so I'll say this.
    This is one of the nicer-looking Minecraft versions. It's a clone of the XBOX360 version with a few mobs. I do enjoy the simpler Minecraft, as the newest versions just seem like they are trying to jam-pack the game with everything. The game skin selection is nice and the game has never crashed on me. Super    Pretty solid game.
    You can't really criticize a sandbox game, so I'll say this.
    This is one of the nicer-looking Minecraft versions. It's a clone of the XBOX360 version with a few mobs. I do enjoy the simpler Minecraft, as the newest versions just seem like they are trying to jam-pack the game with everything. The game skin selection is nice and the game has never crashed on me. Super fun to play. It's super fun to build houses since the mechanics are so fun and easy to pick up. I recommend Minecraft on any gen 7/8 console, as it's the most beginner-friendly version.    … Expand
  29. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    great......................................................................
  30. Lil_Caucasian
    Jul 3, 2022
    9
    This is a wonderful game one can sink thousands of hours into, and works well (if not perfectly) on this system.
  31. WiiUniverse
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    My favorite game that I highly recommend, however I have taken a point off as it does not run quite as well as the Xbox 360 edition and the developers could have done more with the GamePad like on New 3DS Edition

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 4, 2016
    95
    Almost anything is possible in Minecraft: Wii U Edition. [Issue #19 – January/February 2016, p.21]
  3. 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.
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