Nintendo’s Wii U may be an attractive device for Japanese RPG fans

This is a column by Kat Bailey dedicated to the analysis of the once beloved Japanese RPG sub-genre. Tune in every Wednesday for thoughts on white-haired villains, giant robots, Infinity+1 swords, and everything else the wonderful world of JRPGs has to offer. I didn’t manage to get a Wii U over the weekend. By the time I got around to ordering one, pre-orders were closed, and I wasn’t willing to camp outside in the rain or add my name to the wait list. I’m still getting a Wii U though, and not because of Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros. U, or even The Legend of Zelda. I’m getting a Wii U because I’m intrigued by the potential of its RPG library.

[Ed. Note: For more on the Wii U, check out Joystiq’s comprehensive coverage.]

As I’ve discussed before, this is not a new development for Nintendo. Toward the tail end of the Wii years, it made a concerted effort to woo RPG developers. The result was the “Operation Rainfall” games – Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story, and Pandora’s Tower. Last week, I listed the Wii’s Top 10 RPGs for 1UP, and I didn’t even have to include Shiren the Wanderer or Tales of Symphonia 2. That platform’s RPG selection is deeper than many people know.Continue reading Nintendo’s Wii U may be an attractive device for Japanese RPG fansNintendo’s Wii U may be an attractive device for Japanese RPG fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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