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The Wii U is one of the great tragedies of video game history.
Almost every major Wii U game is available onNintendo Switchas an enhanced edition or a straight-up port.
The following titles, in particular, are nowhere to be seen.
The biggest addition isthe GamePad functionality, which serves as a first-person view for more accurate aiming.
Sadly, the GamePad mechanic is what prevents it from coming to Switch.
The gameplay would need to be entirely reworked, which is unlikely given the game’s low sales numbers.
Sorry, Star Fox fans.
This one isn’t leaving the Wii U any time soon.
While it was ported to 3DS in 2017, there’s still no sign of it on Switch.
Hopefully, this charming adventure will return sometime in the future.
Every game you better take with you on your next solo vacation.
Tragically, Nintendo Land’s biggest strength is also what keeps it stuck on the Wii U.
The game simply wouldn’t work without the GamePad, so a Switch port is out of the question.
It’s a shame, given how fun it is to play with friends.
This time, the famous plumber must travel across Prism Island to stop Bowser from draining it of color.
Just be prepared to dust off your old Wii U if you want to play it.
It was one of the many digital-exclusive titles that vanished into thin air when the Wii U eShop closed.
Sadly, neither it nor its sequels made it to Switch.
The gameplay involves drawing lines on the GamePad to guide the pink puffball through each level.
you might even grab up to three friends for local co-op.
Unfortunately, the game’s emphasis on touch controls is likely what keeps it from being ported.
2Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Kart-Racing At Its Finest
Tired of Mario Kart?
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is an excellent alternative.
Your car can turn into a boat or plane, depending on the environment.
These two are the most baffling omissions from the Switch’s library.
Both remasters are considered the definitive way to play each game.
Wind Waker HD’s updated graphics are absolutely stunning, and the Swift Sail makes exploration way more enjoyable.
Sadly, you’ll need to dig out the Wii U torevisit these excellent remasters.
These great action games for the Nintendo Switch will get your blood pumping and the adrenaline flowing.