Not sure how this can get an 8 when it's the inferior version at the more expensive price. People should not buy it as is. They just shouldn't support this insult of a port. Sloppy seconds. Emphasis on sloppy. We've always thought internally that using the [Wii U] GamePad would probably make for a Minecraft that's very easy to play. And, of course, if we were to do something with Minecraft on the 3DS, similarly we would probably do it where it would be easier to play and could probably reach a lot of kids.

Mobs make up the creatures that can be found across the world, both friendly and aggressive. Again, all of them exhibit the behavior of their original Minecraft counterparts (e.g. the Hammer Bros do not throw hammers and instead charge the players, just as the Zombies did previously). Minecraft is effectively the first Microsoft game published on a Nintendo system. A few earlier titles based on Microsoft-owned properties were released on Nintendo handhelds but, they were published by THQ. Controls exemplify the standard fare for all the console versions by now, and they find intuitive and simple solutions to solve the problem of not having a keyboard and mouse. Inventory screens and menus are simple to navigate, and while you can’t rebind every button to a different action, you’re given several good control alternatives if the default isn’t to your liking. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition doesn’t support single Joy-Con play, so if you want to play with a friend they’ll need a full controller, but this doesn’t take away too much from the fun that can be had in playing with others. Minecraft will always be a game that’s made for the keyboard and mouse, but the controller set-up sufficiently manages to cover all the bases and deliver a satisfying experience. In late 2013, Mojang Studios founder Markus Persson announced that there were no plans to port Minecraft to the Wii U, stating that he wasn't aware of any plans but agreed that "a Wii U version would make sense." [10] Wii U Edition featured Off-TV Play, which allowed the game to be played exclusively on the Wii U GamePad's screen. There was some limited touchscreen functionality, allowing players to select items on their hotbar, navigate through the Crafting menu, and more. When asked about whether the Wii U GamePad could be used as a second screen for full inventory management, Owen Jones stated it was not at the moment, but it would be cool. [17] The Wii U GamePad was never usable as a second screen. Mii characters were used as the player's in-game username. In addition to the Wii U GamePad, the game was also playable with the Wii U Pro Controller, the Wii Classic Controller, or the Wii Classic Controller Pro.

At MINECON 2015, Mojang's COO Vu Bui was also asked about porting Minecraft to the Wii U. Bui stated:

Personally I'm looking forward to ARMS, Splatoon2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Mario Odyssey, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, not to mention several more indy titles and yes Skyrim (again). It's still pretty hard to believe we've got all of these titles coming this year with possibly other surprises at E3.Players of "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" (2017) will be able to convert their worlds to "Minecraft" (2018), but should expect the process to take some time. There is currently no way for Minecraft: Wii U Edition worlds to transfer to "Minecraft" (2018) on Nintendo Switch. In September 2014, Mojang Studios' Daniel Kaplan reiterated that there were no plans to bring Minecraft to the Wii U because he claimed that the user base for the Wii U was "very small". [12] This was not the case at the time of this post, as the Wii U was ahead of the Xbox One in terms of sales around the same time. Initially, the Wii U version lagged behind the other console versions but, they eventually caught it up. However, The Aquatic Update, releasing by June 2018 will be the last major update for the Wii U version. The game will still support online play but, it will no longer get the feature updates the Switch version will get. As of Patch 43, the Wii U Edition has not received new feature updates, such as Village & Pillage, Buzzy Bees, the Nether Update, Caves & Cliffs, and so on. Another point worth mentioning is that the online mode does not allow for in-game audio chat as of the time of writing. This is likely due to Nintendo not having its online service fully ready for the Switch yet, but it still is something to consider if you intend to be playing online with some friends. As is currently the case with Switch gaming you'll need to use your phones, tablets or computers - perhaps with one of the various free non-Nintendo apps out there - if you want to chat online while playing.

These first five or so months after launch are going to be slow going for new and innovative games, so system selling ports are a good way for Nintendo to make money and those wanting to rebuy (or buy for the first time) have some incentives either way. So naturally if Nintendo decides to re-release Smash Bros Wii U or even Mario Galaxy on the Switch it should also get high praise because the games are great and though seemingly little is done to enhance these games they are still great. It's a tactic taken by Microsoft and Sony this gen, but for those who want to buy or rebuy it's hard to complain much. http://nintendolife.com/news/2014/09/wii_u_minecraft_looking_doubtful_as_dev_says_they_have_fulfilled_the_need_for_now SLIGEACH_EIRE From a technical standpoint the game does perform better than the Wii U. It has larger map sizes, an autosave feature that doesn't interrupt gameplay, and a better resolution from the increase in power. Not to mention the fact it can be taken on the road. I know this last one may seem like a copout as it's a system feature and comparing it to the 3DS is like apples to oranges in a way, but it really is a nice feature. I haven't played it myself, but I have heard quite a bit about it. I think he [Takahashi] knows more about it than I do. But I like that style of game, and I look at Mario Maker as being something in a similar vein.In June 2014, Shigeru Miyamoto and Shinya Takahashi were asked about porting Minecraft to the Wii U. Miyamoto stated: