9 Reasons Why The Nintendo Wii U Was A Commercial Flop
4. Failure To Cater For ‘Mature’ Gamers
Nobody does family-friendly fodder better than Nintendo. Those from a certain generation will have treasured memories of Mario Kart sessions with the youngsters and there’s nothing like a good Super Mario Maker marathon for getting the kids’ creative juices flowing.
But those who prefer killing ‘em all to catch ‘em all ethos won’t find much to sink their fangs into in the Wii U’s software library.
In this respect, Nintendo is a victim of its own success. The company’s flagship properties such as Super Mario Bros and Pokemon are traditionally associated with bright colours, cutesy sprites and chirpy tunes - it’s pretty much the go-to brand for inoffensive gaming.
The Big N has attempted to shed this label in the past with mixed results, but the sunny optimism of the Wii U’s lineup is enough to make a Grand Theft Auto fan bring up their breakfast. And when you take into account how many copies GTA V sold, this problem comes into perspective.