GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links.

Wii U - Best Games of 2014 Nominees

Which game will we crown the top Wii U game for 2014?

13 Comments

It's been two years since the Wii U made its debut, and 2014 saw the launch of several first-party flagship Nintendo games that gave us fresh takes on familiar staples. The success of Mario Kart 8 proved that the cute kart racing series still has plenty of life, with amazing course design married to outstanding visuals and controls. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U once again united several iconic characters for an all-out fun brawl, making and breaking many a friendship. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze sported challenging boss battles that tested our mettle.

But it wasn't just the first-party games that made a splash on the Wii U. 8-bit side-scroller Shovel Knight charmed us with its memorable characters and platform mechanics. And of course, the slick, action-packed Bayonetta 2 proved itself to be worthy of being inducted into that most exclusive of GameSpot clubs, joining the small group of games to which we have awarded a rare 10 score.

Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos.
This video has an invalid file format.
00:00:00
Sorry, but you can't access this content!
Please enter your date of birth to view this video

By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Now Playing: See our nominees for Wii U Game of the Year

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

Join the conversation
There are 13 comments about this story