Nintendo Land is a great anthology of asymmetrical multiplayer games and neat controller gimmicks. Like all anthologies, it's inconsistent at times. The asymmetrical stuff steals the show; while the controller gimmick mini-games are fun, there's just no way they could ever match the rest of this package.
But as much as part of me wants to say that it's an issue, it's really not. All it means is that Nintendo Land is less fun for one person. But if you decide to play with anyone else, this is a blast. Mario Chase is a goofy tug-of-war type scenario reminiscent of the flag-pulling games we played in P.E., while Luigi's Mansion might be the only stealth game Nintendo has ever made. Pikmin and Animal Crossing are also enjoyable, even if they don't stand out as much. Metroid stands out on its own as a pretty neat Co-Op experience but is admittedly less fun in a party.
Nintendo Land sold me on the Wii U almost ten years ago, and it still impresses me. I almost wish that it had as much fanfare as something like Wii Sports, but whatever.
But as much as part of me wants to say that it's an issue, it's really not. All it means is that Nintendo Land is less fun for one person. But if you decide to play with anyone else, this is a blast. Mario Chase is a goofy tug-of-war type scenario reminiscent of the flag-pulling games we played in P.E., while Luigi's Mansion might be the only stealth game Nintendo has ever made. Pikmin and Animal Crossing are also enjoyable, even if they don't stand out as much. Metroid stands out on its own as a pretty neat Co-Op experience but is admittedly less fun in a party.
Nintendo Land sold me on the Wii U almost ten years ago, and it still impresses me. I almost wish that it had as much fanfare as something like Wii Sports, but whatever.