From the moment it was announced, ZombiU has been considered a title for the hardcore audience. That doesn’t mean less-experienced gamers won’t be able to enjoy the experience, however.
Ubisoft content design director Bogdan Bridinel feels that the Wii U’s asymmetric gameplay, which is something never realized before the system was introduced, will deliver “an experience that can be shared between a serious, hardcore gamer and a more casual friend, without the latter being completely outmatched.”
Bridinel explained to ONM:
“Asymmetric multiplayer hasn’t been explored very much by developers, so it enables us to create experiences that you’ve never had before. For ZombiU, specifically, it has enabled us to create an experience that can be shared between a serious, hardcore gamer and a more casual friend, without the latter being completely outmatched. Unlike the survivor gameplay, which is a traditional first-person experience, the ‘King Of Zombies’ gameplay has a more relaxed pace and is more about overall strategy than gamer reflexes honed over years, so it’s more immediately accessible. It creates a gateway for new players to get into the game before they acquire the courage to face the infected hordes face to face.”
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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
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- Paper Mario™: Sticker Star – When an accident scatters stickers across the land, Mario™ sets off on an adventure to repair a torn world. Searching Forests, Deserts and Mountains, Mario collects stickers to solve puzzles and battle monsters. Flatten characters, roll out towns and walk through living, breathing dioramas. Paper Mario: Sticker Star will be available at retail stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nov. 11. (For Nintendo 3DS™)
- Pokédex™ 3D Pro – The Pokédex 3D Pro application is an upgraded version of the original Pokédex 3D application, exclusively available in the Nintendo eShop for $14.99. It includes detailed information about more than 640 Pokémon from the Pokémon video game series. The Pokédex 3D Pro application also includes in-depth sorting, comparison and ranking tools, as well as comprehensive details about the moves each Pokémon can learn, and how and when each Pokémon evolves. (For Nintendo 3DS)
- Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion (Demo Version) – Master the Power of Illusion! Players will take on the role of Mickey Mouse as he uses his brush to wield paint and thinner to save the Toons. Download the demo now in the Nintendo eShop. (For Nintendo 3DS)
You better pay close attention when transferring content over from the Wii to Wii U. That’s because the process is a one-way process. Once content is sent over to the Wii U, it can’t ever go back to Wii.
