Superheroes unite, figuratively and literally, to fend off the Gethjerk alien menace and save the world in the Wii U exclusive The Wonderful 101. Gamers take control of Wonder Red, leader of the titular group, and guide the horde of heroes as they explore each stage, rescue helpless citizens, and join forces to form large fists, swords, and guns to battle foes. The action is viewed from an isometric perspective, and as players save more citizens and enlist them into the horde, they can synthesize larger weapons and create helpful objects like bridges and chains.
Enemies drop parts that can be collected and used to buy upgrades and new abilities, and they also drop batteries gamers can use to recharge their energy meter. At the end of each level players earn an overall score based on how quickly they completed the stage, how many people they saved, and how much damage they took. In the single-player mode gamers use the GamePad to draw out which item they wish to morph into, while the multiplayer mode lets four players use Wii Remotes while a fifth controls the action with a GamePad.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Nintendo
MPN
WUP-ACME-USA
UPC
0045496903145
eBay Product ID (ePID)
170234345
Product Key Features
Platform
Nintendo Wii U
Region Code
NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
Rating
T-Teen
Game Name
The Wonderful 101
Genre
Action & Adventure
Additional Product Features
Release Year
2013
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Control Elements
Gamepad/Joystick
Number of Players
1-5
ESRB Descriptor
Alcohol Référence, Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes
Game Special Features
Join up to four friends for multiplayer action Combine forces to morph into a giant fist, a sword, a gun, or a bridge Take control of a group of superheroes as they battle an evil alien menace
Such a great, and fun game. Platinum games does it again, there created another great level based game that has a new premise not seen before with great intuitive gameplay.
Everything it's cracked up to be, but still has a few holes.
I'd been hearing so much hype about this game since the day it came out that I finally decided to pick it up. Let me say it was an excellent decision!The story is super-dynamic and way over the top! The main characters are fun and memorable, and everything designed with such attention to detail. The distinct heroes' costumes are all unique, and enemy mechanical parts are distinct. Dialogue is very quipy and constantly amusing - I always looked forward to who would say what next! --- The game itself is easy enough to play - drawing certain shapes lets you change your hero in mere seconds without disrupting the flow of the gameplay. However, I find that most enemies in the game are less strategic and more based on hit-and-counter combat. --- Real-time events are always fun, but the clue prompts aren't always as specific as you might imagine, which leads to some frustrating mistakes. --- Finally, I would have preferred a multiplayer campaign mode as compared to the objective based one they have. Although I guess it hardly differs, I feel the story would have been more enjoyable if I could have brought a friend along. --- "The Wonderful 101" is an absolute blast to play. A definite must-have to any Wii U library!Read full review