the ultimate factor for me for how good a console is is it's games,and that's sorta where the wii u falls short since there isn't a whole lot outside those core 15 ish games everyone mentions
doesn't matter how innovative or powerful a console is if there aren't many games to back it
That is exactly how people feel about all Nintendo consoles/games. Quite different to the PS and XB fans feeling about their consoles. I actually agree here. But those core games are actually pretty good.
I'll list the WiiU games I bought (the major) eShop releases I bought and on disc (not VC though) and how many were actually good. If I got good value from them.
Yes = I did get good value from the game. Was worth the price I paid for the game.
No = The game is not worth the price I paid for it, in my opinion.
Games I paid full price for or bought the Collectors Edition
Tokyo Mirage Sessions - Yes (very niche though)
Mario Color Splash - Not played yet as I am finishing up TMS first.
Hyrule Warriors - Yes
Smash Bros 4 - No
Zelda Twilight Princess HD - Yes (for Zelda fans). If you're not a fan get it on sale.
Super Mario Maker - Yes
Captain Toad - Yes
Xenoblade Chronicles X - Yes
Games I bought on sale and how much I paid for it (Australian prices)
Rodea the Sky Soldier - $25 Yes just only if you get the Wii and WiiU versions in the same pack like I did.
Game and Wario - $5. Yes at this price. Not worth more though.
Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival - $5. No. This is not even worth getting free.
Scribblenauts Unlimited - $10. Yes.
New Super Mario Bros U - $30 + the Luigi DLC I downloaded through the eShop at full price. - No.
Art Academy Atlier - $35. Yes.
Zelda Wind Waker HD - $40. Yes at this price. No at full price.
Epic Mickey 2 - $20. Yes at this price. No at full price
Rayman Legends - $20 Yes but only barely.
NintendoLand - $20 - Yes
Monster Hunter - Came with the WiiU + pro controller + gamepad combo I bought. - No.
Affordabe Space Adventures - Humble Indie Bundle. Worth full price though.
Citizens of Earth - Humble Indie Bundle. Worth $15
Legends of Kay Anniversary - $20. Not worth anything more.
There is a decent selection (including many games I didn't buy) on the WiiU. I will admit many of them are only worth it on sale though.