Ubisoft is bringing a lot of support to the Wii U's launch, and here's a sample of it.
Ubisoft is known for their strong support of console launches, and the Wii U is no exception. Originally announced as Killer Freaks from Outer Space at 2011's E3, ZombiU comes from Ubisoft's Montpellier studio, known for their work on Rayman Origins and Beyond Good & Evil. Rabbids Land, in development at Ubisoft Paris, is a Wii U iteration of the popular mini-game collection series that began on Wii. Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 allows players to keep fit and have fun, creating a workout routine as well as challenging friends.
ZombiU
Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
Players: 1-2
Off-TV Play: No
What is it?: A first-person shooter that tasks players to survive in a zombie-ridden London, England. But it's not shoot first, ask questions later. This is a world where death comes instantly, and has deadly ramifications. Fall to the zombie horde and it's back to the beginning in the shoes of a new survivor. Track down your zombified former self, and take it down to reclaim your weapons and loot. It's not dog eat dog; it's man eat man. In multiplayer, one player disperses zombies on the GamePad, while their local opponent fights back with a Wii Remote and nunchuk.
GamePad Use: Multiple uses. The controller primarily manages your inventory (swap weapons, use first aid kits), but it is also used for sniping, sonar, unlocking doors, and much more.
Staff Approval Rating: 82% (3rd)
Rabbids Land
Developer: Ubisoft Paris
Players: 1-2
Off-TV Play: Yes
What is it?: The Rabbids are at it again, and this time, they've taken over an entire theme park. With an emphasis on asymmetrical gameplay, players take on over 20 mini-games. Whether playing cooperatively or competitively, GamePad players always have a different perspective on things than their Wii Remote-wielding counterparts.
GamePad Use: Changes from one mini-game to the next. In one example, the GamePad player races down a track, dodging obstacles that the Wii Remote player puts in his path on the television screen.
Staff Approval Rating: 31% (13th)
Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013
Developer: Blue Byte, Ubisoft Montreal
Players: 1-2
Off-TV Play: No
What is it?: Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 is Ubisoft's effort to bring the gym home. Boasting 125 different workouts, Fitness Evolved 2013 will fulfill your need to compete for the better bod with your friends. You can issue and take on challenges, whether through the Wii U or the Your Shape Fitness Center website. With leaderboards and the ability to craft your own workout routine, there's a lot to keep you coming back and staying active.
GamePad Use: Navigate menus, workouts and activities are controlled with a Wii Remote.
Staff Approval Rating: 11% (17th)
