The Wonderful 101: Remastered

The Wonderful 101: Remastered

May 19, 2020

ActionAdventure Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

A team of heroes from around the world must UNITE to protect the earth from vicious alien invaders! This band of 100 Wonderful Ones works together using their fantastic abilities to create a variety of forms. Whether it be a giant fist or a sharp blade, they’ll use their wits …

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Critic Reviews (32)

Adam Siddiqui NoobFeed May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"The Wonderful 101 is one of the least known titles from acclaimed developer PlatinumGames. Released as a Wii U exclusive the game garnered positive reception but due to the console selling poorly not a lot of people played it. Now, …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums May 2020
81.0 /100

"The Wonderful 101: Remastered is indeed wonderful with its action-packed campaign and highly enjoyable gameplay. As if that&s;s not enough, there&s;s an underlying message that I&s;m sure we could all use right now."

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Arthur Damian Nintendo Enthusiast May 2020
60.0 /100

"It’s unlike anything I’ve ever played before, and it’s fantastic how it’s getting a second chance on the Nintendo Switch. I love its core gimmick; I like how it has the Bayonetta-like secret battles, optional levels, and grading system; and …"

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Biagio Etna IGN Italy May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

58.0

"The Wonderful 101: Remastered is an exciting concentration of fun. The wonderful design, the roaring, noisy sound; everything shines and enchants, just like seven years ago. And yet, despite its solid playability and full of concepts, the camera often struggles …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid May 2020
80.0 /100

"The Wonderful 101 deserves this new Remastered lease on life after the way it was treated on the Wii U. For nearly seven years we&s;ve clamored for a re-release, and now we have it. Go play it this time."

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Chris Schilling GamesRadar+ May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"Marrying astonishing spectacle and overwrought drama, The Wonderful 101: Remastered is one of the most memorable action games you&s;ll ever play. Its delirious excesses come with a price, and it&s;s one that&s;s at little harder to forgive this time, with …"

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Dan Rizzo DASHGAMER.com May 2020
80.0 /100

"Its flashy appeal, and marvelous vibes help cement its establishment as one of the best hero story’s told in video gaming, and certainly will hold its legacy within Platinum’s esteemed franchises, as one of the best."

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Dave Aubrey VGC May 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"The Wonderful 101 Remastered is an incredible action game, one definitely worthy of playing for those who skipped over it on Wii U. The unique battle mechanics make it a standout and borderline essential for action game fans, while those …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The Wonderful 101 is a genuine treasure, this remaster bringing its quirky action gameplay and effortless charms to more people than ever before. It certainly looks the part, and is an easy buy for PlatinumGames fans, but the awkwardness of …"

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Fingal Belmont Niche Gamer May 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

92.0

"There is nothing else like The Wonderful 101; you can’t play anything else and get a similar experience. It is a rare and special kind of action game that demands the player to get to grips with a completely original …"

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Florian Kraner pressplay May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"The Wonderful 101: Remastered is and remains an entertaining action platformer that you don&s;t have to take too seriously. You can&s;t relax here, but there are enough brain-less button mashers out there anyway. The port is graphically mediocre and disappointing …"

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Francis Kenna GameGrin May 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The Wonderful 101 isn&s;t just a unique spin on the action genre, it&s;s a title that oozes with enthusiasm in a way that very few games do, and although the remaster doesn&s;t do quite enough to alleviate the daunting learning …"

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Gianluca Arena Spaziogames May 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Even though this remaster doesn&s;t address many of the flaws of the original (the camera, the input detection and frame-rate drops), this is still an inventive, colourful and fun beat&s;em up for everyone."

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Jon Peltz May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"If you missed out on it during the Wii U cycle, there has never been a better time to unite in the deeply flawed yet ceaselessly delightful world of The Wonderful 101: Remastered."

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Josh Boykin GotGame May 2020
85.0 /100

"Overall, I’m glad the world has a chance to experience the world of The Wonderful 101 with this fresh coat of paint. With the spirit of a love letter to Clover Studio fused with a challenge for the future, The …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2020
62.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

53.0

Story

71.0

"It isn’t hard to understand why this personality-filled title was a hit on the Wii-U, but the move to the single-screen Switch has issues"

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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"The Wonderful 101: Remastered is a charming title with a ton of unique mechanics that make it almost intimidating to approach."

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Luke Mitchell Checkpoint Gaming May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"While the combat and controls are a little bit clunky at times and the “second screen” can take up a bit too much real estate, especially in portable mode, that doesn’t stop The Wonderful 101 Remastered from being fast-paced superhero …"

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Martin Robinson Eurogamer May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

74.0

"Platinum Games offers the slightest of makeovers for this return to its most chaotic outing."

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Matthew Zawodniak NintendoWorldReport May 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

48.0

Story

72.0

"The problem was that the process of actually seeing what came next was a dreadful slog that just frustrated me more and more as the game went on. It feels like a game made for the most dedicated of Platinum …"

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Mike Epstein GameSpot May 2020
40.0 /100

"The Wonderful 101 Remastered revives one of the Wii U&s;s most experimental games, but that doesn&s;t make it worth revisiting."

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Mitchell Saltzman IGN May 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"As a remaster, it may disappoint, but The Wonderful 101: Remastered is still the best way to play this Wii U classic"

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Nadia Oxford Inverse May 2020
60.0 /100

"The Wonderful 101: Remastered is the latest Wii U exclusive to be whisked from near-obscurity to land on modern platforms. It&s;s a worthy rescue: Like the original game, The Wonderful 101: Remastered is funny, action-packed, and loaded with unique PlatinumGames …"

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Noah Hunter Final Weapon May 2020
86.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"Although it doesn&s;t quite live up to the title of "Remastered", The Wonderful 101: Remastered is the best way to play this PlatinumGames classic. With a great story, soundtrack, and extremely fun and addictive combat, The Wonderful 101: Remastered is …"

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Paul Broussard VGChartz May 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

58.0

Story

42.0

"Returning players will still find the fun game they knew back from 2013, but don’t expect to have any of the problems you had back then addressed now."

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Sean Davies FingerGuns May 2020
40.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"I’m sure those who loved The Wonderful 101 the first time around will get a kick out of playing this game again on modern day consoles with nicer visuals. For those that hadn’t experienced it before though, this remaster feels …"

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Shane Jury Cubed3 May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

48.0

"With a new platform host comes a Wonderful One renaissance, and a second chance to experience one of the most unique action games of the generation. The improvements found in this remaster are minimal, and previous visibility concerns are all …"

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Shaun Hughes Rapid Reviews UK May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

65.0

"With such a unique approach to the release of The Wonderful 101: Remastered on the Nintendo Switch, and because it would have been a missed opportunity not to – something you’ll find rather apt as you read on, I have …"

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Shubhankar Parijat GamingBolt May 2020
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"Back in 2013, The Wonderful 101 was a flawed game, but one with some really good ideas. It&s;s still that in 2020- but seven years later, I was hoping it would be a lot more."

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Sina Golabzade Bazimag May 2020
68.0 /100

"From what we usually expect from Hideki Kamiya games, this is Wonder-Disappointing."

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Yann Bernard Gameblog May 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

40.0

"Like an orchestral (Platinum) score, The Wonderful 101 requests some deciphering first and many repetitions - as this slightly Remastered rendition show - to be assimilated. Only then, pleasure kicks in, while revealing its grandeur. Such jubilation leads to forgive, …"

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عصام الشهوان Saudi Gamer May 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"A game that is both alluring and infuriating at the same time, brimming with energy and creativity and bogged down with finicky controls and a busy interface. As a remaster it doesn&s;t go enough, but for those willing to put …"

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