The Wonderful 101

About

The Wonderful 101 lets you command a squad of 100 customizable heroes in chaotic real-time combat. Developed by PlatinumGames for the Wii U, the game blends fast-paced brawler mechanics with strategic team management as you battle massive alien invaders. Each hero has distinct skills, and the core gameplay revolves around grouping them into squads that transform into giant weapons or tools to overcome environmental obstacles and enemies. The story follows a ragtag team of defenders fighting to save Earth through teamwork and creative problem solving. The game stands out for its ambitious scale and cooperative focus, letting players team up locally via split-screen. Transforming heroes into a giant fist or shield adds a quirky tactical layer rarely seen in action games. Released in 2013, it remains a niche favorite for its bold ideas and frenetic combat. While not a commercial hit, it earned praise from fans for its originality and PlatinumGames' signature polish. A Wii U exclusive with a cult following, it’s remembered for pushing the console’s capabilities in unexpected ways.

Storyline

Earth is under attack from an invasion of enormous aliens, and the only thing that can protect the planet is a group of unlikely, yet mighty, heroes with special abilities. Unfortunately, the aliens are too powerful for the heroes to fight individually. They must join forces and work together to defeat their common enemy. These uniquely different heroes can morph into powerful weapons to crush the invaders or turn into objects like a giant fist or bridge to interact with and traverse the environments.