Top 5 Wii U Games for Console During the Holiday Shopping Season

With much of the attention of gamers being drawn to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, many gamers may have forgotten about the Wii U, which has struggled to gain sales even when it did not have to deal with the new consoles. However, with the new price cut for the console bringing it the Wii U to just $299, the holiday season may be the time to buy the console. Here are the top five Wii U games to check out during the holiday shopping season.

5. The Wonderful 101- While this game might not be the hot new Nintendo franchise that the company had hoped for, The Wonderful 101 is a solid game to check out on the Wii U. With a variety of characters to master and engaging gameplay to try out (especially with the Wii U Gameplay) this game should be one to buy on the console.

4. Wii Sports Club- While this game only has two sports available current (Nintendo will add more via DLC), the two that are on the game currently are entertaining. This game is the bread and butter of the original Wii, and Nintendo has a good track record of creating engaging mini game collections for their consoles.

3. Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut- For those that missed out on the original version of the game, this is the perfect chance to check out a masterpiece. This version not only enhances the gameplay found in the original copy of the game, but polishes it up and adds Wii U gameplay that makes it a must buy for old and new fans alike.

2. Rayman Legends- Owners of other consoles are just discovering something Wii U owners have known for months: that Rayman Legends is one of the best games of the year in terms of sheer entertainment value. The game is well crafted, very kinetic, and offers fans one of the most enjoyable games on the market today.

1. Super Mario 3D World- Simply put, Wii U owners need to buy this game. The Mario franchise has been fairly consistent on the Wii, and the newest entry into the series does not disappoint at all.  The game looks great, is a tight platformer, and allows fans to experience the game alone or as a multiplayer group. Super Mario 3D World is one of the best games of the year hands down and is a must have for Nintendo fans.