The Wii U Shovel Knight Versus PS4: A Surprising First-Year Comparison

When it comes to gaming consoles, the first year of a new system's life cycle can be a crucial indicator of its potential for success. In recent years, Nintendo has released two new consoles, the Wii U and Switch, which have both had their fair share of ups and downs in terms of game releases. However, in our latest analysis, we took a closer look at the first-year performances of these consoles to see how they stacked up against each other.

One of the most surprising aspects of this comparison was the sheer number of high-scoring games on the Switch, which has only been out for about 11 months. Despite being criticized for its port-heavy lineup, the Switch managed to boast an impressive 90+ score with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, while also having more original titles in this range compared to both PS4 and Xbox One.

On the other hand, the Wii U, which was released two years prior to the Switch, had a much smaller library of games that didn't quite reach the same level of quality. While it did have some standout titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, its overall library paled in comparison to the Switch's.

Interestingly, when we stacked up the numbers against PS4 and Xbox One, which had a combined 40 months of game releases under their belts, the Switch still managed to hold its own. This was largely due to the sheer number of quality titles on the platform, many of which were original releases rather than ports from other systems.

Overall, our analysis serves as a testament to the incredible job that Nintendo and third-party developers have done in building the Switch library. With a first-year performance like this, it's clear that the Switch is off to a strong start, and we can only hope that momentum continues into future years.

Wii u shovel knight wii u versus ps4