The Wonderful 101
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The Wonderful 101

4 critics 9 lists ★ 3.6/5 RAWG Action

As Wonder Red, leader of the Wonderful 100, you will unite your band of Wonderful Ones to morph into powerful transformations such as a fist, sword, glider, gun, and more to battle invaders throughout Blossom City and across the world. The Wonderful 100—and YOU—are the city's best weapon. Unite your horde of heroes and morph into powerful weapons to crush the invaders, or synthesize into bridges, chains, and other objects that help you move through the world's different environments. Explore each stage to find helpless citizens and empower them by enlisting them to join your army of heroes. The more heroes you gather, the more powerful your Unite Morphs will become. Clobber bad guys with

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Where to playWii U

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The Generation GapWhat our critics say

PlatinumGames' 2013 Wii U title, The Wonderful 101, was a vibrant, chaotic action game that rewarded mastery. Its innovative 'Unite Morph' mechanic, where a mob of heroes transformed into giant weapons, demanded precise execution and strategic thinking. Despite its initial niche appeal, its relentless energy, over-the-top presentation, and surprisingly deep combat system cemented its status as a cult favorite. It’s a game that celebrates spectacle and skill.

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PlatinumGames truly outdid themselves with The Wonderful 101. Its unique 'Unite Morph' mechanic, vibrant art style, and over-the-top action were pure genius. It was a deeply original game that, frankly, deserved far more recognition than its initial Wii U exclusivity allowed. It's a real shame when genuinely inventive titles get buried by platform limitations, limiting their reach and preventing more players from experiencing such creative brilliance.

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PlatinumGames just built different, and The Wonderful 101 from 2013 proves it. This game is pure chaotic genius. You control a squad of tiny superheroes, drawing shapes to combine them into giant weapons, like a fist or a sword. It's got that signature Platinum flair for over-the-top action and quirky humor. The learning curve is real, but once it clicks, it's a super satisfying, stylish beat 'em up. Plus, it got a re-release, so no excuses!

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Only PlatinumGames could dream this up. You control a horde of tiny heroes, uniting them into giant weapons and tools. It’s chaotic, hilarious, and surprisingly strategic. The scale of battles was immense, truly epic. Its world is bright, bold, and bursting with colorful energy. A unique action game that demands mastery and rewards persistence. Pure, unadulterated creativity and joy.

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