Wii Party U launches today with over 80 mini-games and multiple party modes
Wii Party U launches today with over 80 mini-games, multiple party modes and unique gameplay options using the Wii U GamePad.
The game comes with three different modes in which to play with others:
TV Party Mode: Players can get comfortable on the couch as they compete with family and friends in board game-style games using the GamePad and Wii Remote controllers. Players take turns and move toward a goal on several different boards, playing a ton of fun mini-games along the way. One to four players can participate in this mode that combines both chance and skill.
House Party Mode: The physical and mental games featured in this mode change based on who is playing – new personalities create new experiences. “Button Smashers” has players working together to press a series of buttons on the GamePad and Wii Remote controllers. In “Name That Face,” one player takes a picture of his or her funny face using the GamePad camera, and the other players have to guess the expression. All the games in this mode make for a wild party.
GamePad Party Mode: In a unique twist to normal game play, GamePad Party Mode asks players to turn off the TV and put their eyes (and fingers) on the Wii U GamePad controller. This mode offers games that are played exclusively on the GamePad. Players take part in such classic games like “foosball” and “slot-car racing,” and using the included Wii U GamePad horizontal stand keeps the GamePad level for standalone GamePad game play.
In addition to the three main party modes, quick-play mini-game challenges are also available as well as activity suggestions based on the "current number of players and view archives that display records and Amazing Feats."
Players with broadband can even access Miiverse to rate specific mini-games, view other players’ ratings and leave comments or draw pictures.
Wii Party U comes bundled with a Wii Remote Plus controller and the GamePad horizontal stand, all at a suggested retail price of $49.99/£34.99.