5 action-adventure games from the Wii U era worth playing today

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The Wii U is host to a tremendous library of games powered by HD graphics and powerful hardware. The console offers a unique experience that puts it right among the gaming giants of the time — the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 — despite its severely underpowered hardware. It is part of the eighth generation of home consoles, released in 2012 as a successor to the Nintendo Wii.

There are plenty of titles for the Wii U that would be worthy of their own separate discussions. However, this article lists five of the best action-adventure games released for the console that still hold up to this day.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer’s opinions.

Bayonetta 2, the 2014 action-adventure game and sequel to 2009’s Bayonetta, was a Wii U exclusive at the time of its release. The title features the series’ titular protagonist, Bayonetta, as she takes on hordes of enemies in over-the-top action.

Bayonetta 2 remains one of the best sequels on the console and is a solid action-adventure title in its own right. It is easily playable on the Nintendo Switch with performance and resolution upgrades. The sequel, Bayonetta 3, was released in October 2022.

This hack-and-slash video game was developed by Vigil Games as a sequel to the 2010 Darksiders. Darksiders II sees the return of Death as he fights his way through enemies in classic hack-and-slash style to prove his brother’s innocence.

Considered one of the most expensive games to have ever been created (with a budget of 50 million USD), the Wii U port of this title is a complete package with all prior DLCs included in one bundle. It is a treat to play, courtesy of its epic combat and vivid storytelling.

Darksiders 2 is also available on modern platforms, including