The Wonderful 101: Remastered
Lead a superhero team that becomes its own weapons. Draw shapes to form swords, whips, and hammers, then use collective transformations to fight alien invaders and cross environmental obstacles.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.2 / 10
About this game
Your heroes fight as a group, combining into giant weapons through Unite Morphs. Draw a shape to select a sword, whip, or hammer; against spiked armor, making a larger whip removes the armor faster. Missions carry the team through cities, the ocean floor, and jungles, with rescued civilians temporarily joining the formation. Transformations also solve traversal problems: the team can become bridges and hang gliders. At the Wonderful Mart, purchase Multi-Unite to add simultaneous Unite Morph attacks, with its level determining how many can operate together. Difficulty can be changed later from Operation Select.
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For action players interested in learning weapon transformations and applying them beyond combat.
Drawing a weapon shape links selection with execution, while rules such as larger whips stripping armor create reasons to choose forms deliberately. Multi-Unite adds another layer through simultaneous attacks. Bridges, gliders, and temporary civilian recruits may make the team feel like a tool for the whole mission rather than simply a crowd of fighters.
Strengths
- Weapon-specific interactions can reward understanding why a form fits an enemy.
- Combat and traversal share the transformation idea, giving the group a coherent purpose across different tasks.
Weaknesses
- Shape-based weapon selection asks players to learn an extra input language, which may not suit those who prefer direct weapon buttons.
Who it is for: Players curious about unusual action controls, weapon interactions, and building simultaneous attacks through skill purchases.
Play notes: Multi-Unite must be purchased before it can be used; its level limits simultaneous attacks. Difficulty remains adjustable through Operation Select.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Missions change locations, while purchasing Multi-Unite opens simultaneous attacks. This combination may appeal to players who want new tactical possibilities alongside movement through distinct settings. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Choosing a weapon means drawing its shape, and weapon size matters in encounters such as stripping spiked armor with a whip. Players who enjoy learning specific interactions may find more to engage with than simple repeated attacks. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension A varied costumed ensemble literally combining into weapons makes teamwork part of both the premise and the action. That direct expression may appeal to players drawn to superhero teams rather than a solitary lead. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Difficulty can be changed from Operation Select after play begins. That flexibility may help players adjust the challenge while learning shape-based weapon selection. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- PlatinumGames
- Publisher
- PlatinumGames
- Release date
- May 19, 2020
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Linear LevelsPlatformingThird PersonReplayableReal-time CombatSolo-friendlyDodgeFast-pacedMain Story Under 10 Hours3D Graphics
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Co-opMultiplayerSingle player
- Perspectives
- Top-down
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideMay 19, 2020
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Sources
- www.platinumgames.comSource revision: 1
- www.platinumgames.com