Nintendo Land Opens the Wii U Amusement Park Gates

Should You Get in Line?

The Wii U Deluxe Set comes bundled with Nintendo Land, which is sure to show off the console’s new capabilities. But what’s its fun factor?
Let’s find out.
Nintendo Land currently holds a 76 on Metacritic, based on 20 reviews. Opinions are pretty split on the game’s second day. Ten reviews are positive and ten are mixed.
Here are the highlights:
• The game’s most flattering review comes from IGN. The outlet gives Nintendo Land an 87/100 for following in Wii Sports’ footsteps. The reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the game’s ability to show off the new tablet, while delivering mini-games full of depth and rich content.
• Giant Bomb enjoyed the game, as well. They gave the mini-game collection an 80/100 and really enjoyed the theme park setting. The review suggested that the majority of mini-games offer tons of fun, but a couple of attractions wear thin pretty quickly. According to the review, the game thrives when users take full advantage of the multiplayer.
• Edge Magazine agreed that the game is at its best when you aren’t playing alone. The publication gave the game a 70/100. They feel the game’s magic disappears when you enter single player mode. That said, the purchase still might be worth it for the party game experience.
• 70/100 is a pretty popular score for this title. GameTrailers went a point lower and labeled the game 69/100. The review didn’t feel that this mini-games collection lived up to the legend of Wii Sports. The games that are the most addicting require too much additional hardware and the rest lose their magic too quickly.
In general, Nintendo Land seems well-suited for social groups of players that have enough peripherals to pass around. It’s not quite Wii Sports, but it’s still a fun way to show off the console’s capabilities when friends stop over.