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Best Wii U games of 2012
The 26 best Wii U games released in 2012, ranked from 11,877 critic and player ratings.
The best Wii U game of 2012 is Mass Effect 3, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
B
Mass Effect 3
Earth is burning. The Reapers have taken over and other civilizations are falling like dominoes. Lead the final fight to save humanity and take back Earth from these terrifying machines, Commander Shepard. You'll need backup for these battles. Fortunately, the galaxy has a habit of sending unexpected species your way. Recruit team members and forge new alliances, but be prepared to say goodbye at any time as partners make the ultimate sacrifice. It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy. No pressure, Commander. Fight smarter. Take advantage of new powers and combat moves. Shepard can now blind fire at enemies and build tougher melee attacks. Plus, when you fight as a team you can combine new biotic and tech powers to unleash devastating Power Combos. Build the final force. Build a team from a variety of races and classes and combine their skills to overcome impossible odds. You'll be joined by newcomers like James Vega, a tough-as-nails soldier, as well as EDI, a trusted AI in a newly acquired physical form. Keep an eye out for beloved characters from your past, but beware. Some may not survive the final battle... Face off against friends. Enjoy an integrated co-op multiplayer mode and team up with friends online to liberate key conflict zones from increasingly tough opponents. Customize your warrior and earn new weapons, armor, and abilities to build war preparedness stats in your single player campaign.
91
/100
02
Darksiders II
Become Death - The most feared of the legendary Four Horseman. Epic Universe – Unlike anything the player has seen before, delivered in the unique style of Joe Mad. Player Choice & Customization – Customize your experience with varied armor sets, weapons, and skill trees allowing players to create their own Death. Explore a vast open world, complete dozens of side quests and customize your Death with a full leveling system, skill trees and endless equipment combinations. Death is a nimble and agile character capable of incredible acrobatic feats allowing the player to explore the world like never before.
86
/100
03
New Super Mario Bros. U
84
/100
B
Mass Effect 3
Earth is burning. The Reapers have taken over and other civilizations are falling like dominoes. Lead the final fight to save humanity and take back Earth from these terrifying machines, Commander Shepard. You'll need backup for these battles. Fortunately, the galaxy has a habit of sending unexpected species your way. Recruit team members and forge new alliances, but be prepared to say goodbye at any time as partners make the ultimate sacrifice. It's time for Commander Shepard to fight for the fate of the human race and save the galaxy. No pressure, Commander. Fight smarter. Take advantage of new powers and combat moves. Shepard can now blind fire at enemies and build tougher melee attacks. Plus, when you fight as a team you can combine new biotic and tech powers to unleash devastating Power Combos. Build the final force. Build a team from a variety of races and classes and combine their skills to overcome impossible odds. You'll be joined by newcomers like James Vega, a tough-as-nails soldier, as well as EDI, a trusted AI in a newly acquired physical form. Keep an eye out for beloved characters from your past, but beware. Some may not survive the final battle... Face off against friends. Enjoy an integrated co-op multiplayer mode and team up with friends online to liberate key conflict zones from increasingly tough opponents. Customize your warrior and earn new weapons, armor, and abilities to build war preparedness stats in your single player campaign.
91
/100
02
Darksiders II
Become Death - The most feared of the legendary Four Horseman. Epic Universe – Unlike anything the player has seen before, delivered in the unique style of Joe Mad. Player Choice & Customization – Customize your experience with varied armor sets, weapons, and skill trees allowing players to create their own Death. Explore a vast open world, complete dozens of side quests and customize your Death with a full leveling system, skill trees and endless equipment combinations. Death is a nimble and agile character capable of incredible acrobatic feats allowing the player to explore the world like never before.
86
/100
03
New Super Mario Bros. U
84
/100
04
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
83
/100
05
NBA 2K13
83
/100
06
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game
82
/100
07
Assassin's Creed III
The American Colonies, 1775. A brave young warrior fights to save his homeland. But what begins as a struggle over territory turns into an extraordinary journey that will transform him into a Master Assassin—and will forever change the destiny of a nation. You are Connor, warrior son of a Native American mother and British father. As the colonies draw closer to revolution, you will dedicate your life to the freedom of your clan –becoming the spark that ignites the revolution into full blaze. Your crusade will take you through blood-soaked battlefields to crowded city streets, to perilous wilderness and beyond. You will not only witness history—you will make it. Welcome to an entirely new chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga.
81
/100
08
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut
81
/100
09
Assassin’s Creed III
80
/100
10
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
79
/100
11
FIFA 13
78
/100
12
Resident Evil Revelations
77
/100
13
Thomas Was Alone
77
/100
14
Nintendo Land
77
/100
15
Scribblenauts Unlimited
75
/100
16
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
17
Nihilumbra
75
/100
18
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
74
/100
19
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
20
Sniper Elite V2
67
/100
21
Little Inferno
65
/100
22
The Amazing Spider-Man
64
/100
23
Angry Birds Trilogy
64
/100
24
Angry Birds Star Wars
59
/100
25
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
59
/100
26
007 Legends
37
/100
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
83
/100
05
NBA 2K13
83
/100
06
Need for Speed: Most Wanted - A Criterion Game
82
/100
07
Assassin's Creed III
The American Colonies, 1775. A brave young warrior fights to save his homeland. But what begins as a struggle over territory turns into an extraordinary journey that will transform him into a Master Assassin—and will forever change the destiny of a nation. You are Connor, warrior son of a Native American mother and British father. As the colonies draw closer to revolution, you will dedicate your life to the freedom of your clan –becoming the spark that ignites the revolution into full blaze. Your crusade will take you through blood-soaked battlefields to crowded city streets, to perilous wilderness and beyond. You will not only witness history—you will make it. Welcome to an entirely new chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga.
81
/100
08
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut
81
/100
09
Assassin’s Creed III
80
/100
10
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
79
/100
11
FIFA 13
78
/100
12
Resident Evil Revelations
77
/100
13
Thomas Was Alone
77
/100
14
Nintendo Land
77
/100
15
Scribblenauts Unlimited
75
/100
16
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
17
Nihilumbra
75
/100
18
Call of Duty: Black Ops II
74
/100
19
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
20
Sniper Elite V2
67
/100
21
Little Inferno
65
/100
22
The Amazing Spider-Man
64
/100
23
Angry Birds Trilogy
64
/100
24
Angry Birds Star Wars
59
/100
25
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
59
/100
26
007 Legends
37
/100
FAQ
What is the best Wii U game of 2012?
Mass Effect 3 currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 1,823 ratings. It holds a B grade from the Tier community — updated augustus 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.