E3: ZombiU Makes a Case for the Wii U Controller

[Mr.Mattress]

Here's some Actual Gameplay footage for everyone! I must say, I am certainly impressed with it! It looks amazing!

Here's hoping its as fun as it looks...

 

[uguito-93]

My only worry is that the constant switching between screen and tablet might feel a bit awkward and break immersion, then again I haven't played it so I hope that it doesn't.

 

[neverarine]

so... maybe nintendo will let the system get real games this time around? before turning the system into a "family fun" crapfest?

 

[Vigormortis]

This, along with Watch Dogs and Dishonored, are the only "exciting" things I've seen from E3 so far. Watching this, seeing the potential therein, is really making me ponder buying a Wii-U.

And I had initially sworn off this coming console generation.

Well played Ubisoft. I still hate you with a fiery passion, but I have to admit your new IPs are looking pretty bad-ass.

 

[Uber Evil]

I love the bit where they show the "door hacking"... and they just show entering random combinations until one works.

I feel like it should still bring up an on screen display for the inventory at least, because at least then you might not have to look at the tablet, then back to the tv, then back to the tablet when ever you want to take out a new item.

 

[regalphantom]

This... looks exciting. I'm actually looking forward to the WiiU a little now, especially since I consider the Wii the worst current Gen console on the market.

 

[Jingle Fett]

This is the only game that has me excited about the WiiU so far but if there are enough games like this one, I might be interested in getting it after all...
The Wii U has a ton of potential for core gaming but the problem is the Wii did too and that potential went to waste so I'm still on the fence.

 

[neoontime]

Damn fun if it won't seem scary, since now even zombies can attack you when your checking inventory or a map.

 

[Arcadian Legend]

I love the bit where they show the "door hacking"... and they just show entering random combinations until one works.

I feel like it should still bring up an on screen display for the inventory at least, because at least then you might not have to look at the tablet, then back to the tv, then back to the tablet when ever you want to take out a new item.

It'll probably be one of those things where it's difficult to get the hang of at first but will became more natural to you over time. At least that's what I hope.

 

[Cobbs]

The one death thing looks a bit painful to me. Hopefully there'll be a "You're a little baby mode" that gives you a chance or a checkpoint. Hopefully isn't sheerly a Wii U exclusive. Considering that smart glass thing Microsoft unveiled it seems it could work with a iPad etc.

 

[Yopaz]

Ok, yeah, that looks pretty epic.

Wait... wait.. me and a friend were discussing how we thought it would be best to use the WiiU controller in games 2 days ago. This game showed everything we said it would be good for and more. This seems pretty neat, I think I might get this game.

I love the bit where they show the "door hacking"... and they just show entering random combinations until one works.

That's how I have always done my hacking. True, I've never actually managed to hack into anything, but that's not the point here...

 

[TheGuy(wantstobe)]

I love the bit where they show the "door hacking"... and they just show entering random combinations until one works.

I feel like it should still bring up an on screen display for the inventory at least, because at least then you might not have to look at the tablet, then back to the tv, then back to the tablet when ever you want to take out a new item.

It's purposely done like that and it's a brilliant move on Ubisoft's part. It's set up so you can't change between weapons with superhuman speed while knowing what is going on around you perfectly.
You have to dig through your survival bag for what you want and just like in real life you'll be looking into the bag while doing it with occasional glances up to ensure you aren't being run at by some zombies.

Perma-death and zombiefication of your character when you die only makes it an even better survival-horor concept that actually deserves the name instead of action based pap like RE and DS have become.