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Nintendo Land - Nintendo Wii U

Publisher: Nintendo  |   SKU: 5681754
Release Date: 11/18/2012  |  
ESRB Rating: E10+=Everyone 10+
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4.7 of 5 4.7 of 5 (7 reviews)
Everyone 10+
Ages 10+. May contain cartoon, fantasy or mild violence, mild language, and/or suggestive themes. Check below for details.
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Gameplay designed for one person.

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Fun, family-friendly mini-games open the door to Wii U.

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ESRB Rating

EVERYONE 10+
E10+ for Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor


Synopsis

Synopsis
The advances of video games over the past two decades are impressive, to say the least. Crystal-clear graphics, immersive storylines, the introduction of online co-op gameplay — the differences are endless. But if you can remember sitting on the floor (close enough to hold the wired controller) around the TV with your buddies to play classic Nintendo games like Super Mario Brothers, Donkey Kong and the Legend of Zelda, then you'll always have a special place in your heart for the old-school games that came before all of these advances. They were, after all, the dawn of an era that has shaped the world today.

Experience those moments of nostalgia in a new light with the impressive advances of today's video game technology through Nintendo Land. The fun and thrilling theme park of Nintendo Land is filled with 12 lively attractions modeled after beloved classics using unique and innovative gameplay made possible by the touch screen and intuitive capabilities of the versatile and ingenious Wii U GamePad. Steer Donkey Kong through a chaotic and precarious obstacle course with its motion control sensor. Take on armies of attacking ninjas in Takamura's Ninja Castle with a swipe of your finger across the touch screen. With the dynamic multiplayer mode allowing up to five players to participate, you and your friends will be able to play the same game while enjoying a completely different experience depending on whether you're controlling the GamePad. Chase your friends with an invisible ghost in Luigi's Ghost Mansion or battle ground-based players from an aerial gunship in Metroid Blast, all by utilizing the GamePad's innovative touch screen.

Features

  • Delve into the worlds of your most beloved, classic Nintendo games in a thrilling and lively theme park featuring 12 different attractions, each modeled after a popular Nintendo franchise
  • Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Nintendo-themed attractions, which include Mario Chase, The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, Pikmin Adventure and more
  • Features three types of attractions — Team Attractions for one to five players, Competitive Attractions for two to five players and Solo Attractions for single players — that all offer simple, fun and engaging gameplay
  • Experience unique and innovative gameplay thanks to the versatility of the Wii U GamePad, or try the games using the Wii Remote controller for a completely different gameplay experience (remote and console not included)
  • Utilize the Wii U GamePad's screen to control the on-screen action in new ways, like firing ninja stars in Takamaru's Ninja Castle by sliding your finger across the screen, or tilting the GamePad left and right to navigate Donkey Kong's Crash Course
  • Compete solo, against other players, or team up to play cooperatively thanks to a dynamic multiplayer mode in select attractions that allows up to five players to participate (additional accessories required for multiplayer mode; not included)
  • Jump into the dynamic multiplayer mode to enjoy unique differences in the same game, whereas players with the GamePad experience a completely different game than the players using the TV
  • Chase players as an invisible ghost with the GamePad in Luigi's Ghost Mansion and command an aerial gunship against ground-based players in Metroid Blast
  • Pick-up-and-play controls are great for players of all skill levels, while each attraction's deeper levels of play provide an added challenge for experienced players
  • Includes Miiverse functionality (broadband Internet access required)

Customer Reviews

Nintendo Land - Nintendo Wii U (7 out of 7)
Little bit of everything
5
Posted by: from Brainerd,MN on 01/21/2013PROS: Variety of games to chose from, and nice social aspect. CONS: Can be difficult to navigate the plaza, and know exactly how to get certain games, (my 5 year old) the controller for the game takes some getting used to.
  • Age : 25-34
  • Gender : Female

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I love it plus it came with the Wii U System free!
5
Posted by: from Akron, Ohio on 01/20/2013It's great because your Mii is right in the game not just playing it. There is so much to see and do! I like the post photos of my progress after a battle too.
  • Age : < 18
  • Gender : Male

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Kids like the game - good enough for me
4
Posted by: from San Antonio, TX on 01/10/2013Kids like playing this game, and they can all play together. Its a great game for young kids, all mini games are appropriate for their age. On some games, you can play up to 5 players including the game pad.
  • Age : 25-34
  • Gender : Male

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I'M GOING TO NINTENDO LAND!!!
4
Posted by: from Missouri, KC on 01/03/2013Like most launch games Nintendo has made for every new generation of consoles, from the SNES all the way up to the Wii U, they always release a game to show the potential of what that system can do. Like Pilot Wings for SNES, N64, and 3DS to the Wii's, Wii Sports, Nintendo Land job is the exact same as all those games. And like those games, they hold up the promise. Nintendo Land shows options of mini-games, and while you're playing these games, you're experiencing what to expect out of the system for future games. Despite being a game for showing the potential of the system, it's still a game, and the game is fun. It has many options of mini-games to play that are all Nintendo related. But be warned, not all games you can play alone. Some of the mini-games require 2 or more players just to play. This can be a little disappointing and is the main reason why I don't give this game a 5 star rating, all because some require 2 players. But don't get me wrong, it's not going anywhere below 4 stars. This game doesn't have much else to talk about, it's not entirely a big game, but it is a game to play at least once. Some Mini-Games may be more addicting to play than others, and some may not carry much attention at all. But one thing is certain, this game shows enough on what the Wii U can do, and too me that's enough to keep my Wii U and keep this game.
  • Age : 18-24
  • Gender : Male

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Very addictive game
5
Posted by: from on 12/30/2012At first I didn't think I was going to like this game but now I'm very addicted. Great for adults and kids alike...

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Step right up! An interactive tech demo and more!
5
Posted by: from Dallas, TX on 11/23/2012Nintendo Land is part tech demo, part party game. For those who were lucky enough to get a Wii U Deluxe Set, congratulations, you got NL for free. For those unfortunate souls who didn't, you're in luck, because Nintendo Land is available as a standalone game. Let me start by saying that Nintendo Land is no Wii Sports. It's not the killer app by any means, but it does what it's supposed to very successfully, and despite what others may say, it's a dare I say it...amusement park that Nintendo uses to teach the basics of Wii U gameplay. After that, it steps up the difficulty until you are an expert at using the Wii U Gamepad. There are twelve minigames, each with a different way to play. Favorites of mine were Donkey Kong Crash Course, Balloon Trip Breeze (a throwback to OG Nintendo Balloon Fight!), and The Legend of Zelda Battle Quest, and of course, Metroid Blast, which will test your abilities with the Gamepad to the utmost. Multiplayer is even more fun with Mario Chase, the awesome Luigi's Ghost Hunt, and the multiplayer modes of Zelda and Metroid. There will be games out there that will use the Gamepad in fun and inventive ways, but this is the game that will demonstrate all the abilities of the unique controller, and leave you wanting more, which is exactly what a good game does. What's wrong with the game? It's the pack-in game of the Wii U that had the bad luck to follow in the footsteps of Wii Sports as the Wii pack-in game. There is no comparison. But everyone has tried. And it's unfair to judge Nintendo Land in that light. Wii Sports took sports that we're accustomed to, and added a control scheme that your grandma could pick up and enjoy. This won't be the case with Nintendo Land. And I'm OK with that. The sound is great, especially when you hear remixed themes from all the 8-bit days. Really great touch for all the original fans. The atmosphere really gets fun when Miis from around the world (yes, literally) start visiting your amusement park. The robot attendant is a bit annoying, but that's a really minor quibble, and if that's a dealbreaker, fine. The graphics are in high definition, and the art direction matches well with the vibe of an interactive Nintendo theme park. Everything about this game at large is a love letter to old fans and new, and a really great introduction to a new and fun way to play games. This system is it's own entity, and Nintendo Land is a really nice taste of things to come, and that's why Nintendo Land succeeds.
  • Age : 35-44
  • Gender : Male

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Great Family and Friends fun
5
Posted by: from Lockport, IL on 11/18/2012Had hours of fun playing Nintendo Land with friends on my Wii on Launch day. This looks to be a great game for 1 to 5 players where you can have fun and interact together in the same room.
  • Age : 35-44
  • Gender : Male

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