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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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

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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
  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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