Minecraft: Wii U Edition

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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
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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. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Es weno, lo Piratie y el online aún funca y es free, mi hermano lo juega y igual piola
  9. 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 "...
  10. 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%
  11. 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
  12. Skyplayer1507
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    great......................................................................
  13. 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.
  14. 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

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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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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