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GAMES
JANUARY 2015 JB Hi-Fi
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Bayonetta 2
There’s a reason this
puppy made our game
of the year in 2014 –
it’s an absolute belter!
Staying true to the tried and tested formula
that made the original such an interesting
proposition, Bayonetta is back with her
trademark combat moves. It’s big, absurd,
colourful and as stylish as you can get.
And what’s even better is that it comes
packaged with the first Bayonetta, just in
The Wii U Delivers
Well, after a languid start reminiscent of a Melbourne Demons’ season, theWii U
soared in 2014, delivering the best titles of its two-year lifespan.This looks set to
continue in 2015, kicking off in January with Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
Here’s our pick of five of the finest that came to theWii U last year.
If you’re not still playing
Mario Kart 8, you’ve either
a) had your Wii U stolen,
or b) your Wii U is broken
from playing Mario Kart 8
too much. Undoubtedly the best Mario
Kart in the franchise, MK 8 offers the
classic gameplay we know and love and
adds a healthy twist of evolution. Did we
mention how good it looks? File under
essential.
Hyrule Warriors
Blending the mythology of
Zelda with the mechanics of
Dynasty Warriors works well
here, and Hyrule Warriors
delivers an addictive hack ‘n’ slash cum
strategy gameplay experience you’ll be
reluctant to put down. Finding yourself
in the middle of an expansive army and
chopping your way through it never gets
dull. This is a super spin-off.
Donkey Kong:
Tropical Freeze
Replete with an excellent
score, Retro Studios has
conceived an entertaining
Donkey Kong platformer with a significant
challenge factor and competent gameplay
mechanics. There are bucket loads of
secrets and collectibles to be found
in-game, and users can play as Donkey,
Diddy, Dixie and franchise debutante,
Cranky Kong.
Super Smash
Bros. Wii U
After six years, Nintendo’s
ensemble of fighting
characters return once more to the big
screen, providing yet another reason to
grab a Wii U if you haven’t already. The
rosters and stages are excellent and
eight-player Smash is a blast. You can
also use your fledgling Amiibo figurine
collection with it, too.
Check out what’s
coming for the Wii U
this year in our
‘Look What’s Coming
This Year’ feature on
page 28.