10 Wii U games to enjoy while you cry over ‘Tears of the Kingdom’

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It’s so frustrating when a game you want to play doesn’t release on a system you own. While everybody and their mom are off playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, some of us are still stuck with outdated, crusty Wii U consoles. Never fear, there is still an abundance of fun to be had from the decrepit system. We’ve gathered a list of the 10 best Wii U-exclusive games so you can dry your jealous tears.

If you’re really feeling the sting of Tears of the Kingdom and haven’t yet played Breath of the Wild, this is the place to start. It allows players to dip their toes into the Kingdom of Hyrule and provides near-limitless playtime with its massive open world, hundreds of shrines, and chaotic enemy encounters. The sheer scale of this intricately thought-out world is reason enough to pick it up, and you’ll quickly find yourself losing focus on the main missions so you can focus on the simple pleasure of discovering every nook and cranny of the gorgeous world.

Combat is enjoyable — even if weapons do break over time — and enemies are intelligent and varied in their attacks and approaches to stopping the Hero of Time. The story is strong, and the side characters definitely leave an impression, but BotW doesn’t force you to care about anything (other than eventually beating the bad guy, of course) and lets you approach any problem on your own time. A digital copy can be grabbed online for $50.99, but if you’re willing to make the trek, it can be grabbed used from brick-and-mortar stores for a fraction of the cost.

If you’ve played one Mario Kart, you’re already familiar with the concept. Players race around zany tracks hurling various attacks at one another in a bid to cross the finish line first. It’s one of those games