Running Doom on an unmodded WiiU

In this post (and maybe multiple posts after this), I will be attempting to run Doom-without modding. Let's dive in!

Attempt 1: WiiDoom

My first thought when creating this blog post was WiiDoom (wiki page and picture below)

 

 

However, I remembered that there is two issues:

• WiiDoom is for the Wii, and not the WiiU

• It cannot be accessed via the web, and is only available via the Homebrew Browser

After realizing this, I was honestly a bit stumped. I was aware that there was versions of Doom on the web, but they required a keyboard. I also was aware that you could plug one in via the USB port, but what's the fun in that? I want to use the gamepad!

Attempt 2: Custom Website

Now, my second thought was a website. As stated before, I know I could use a keyboard, but that's boring. Plus, I also realized the WiiU probably is too old/too underpowered to run these websites anyways. After a bit of googling, I confirmed that this was indeed true-Browser Doom was a gray screen. The first result, the playclassic.games website, didn't even load. (this happened to most of the DOOM online websites, I guess the browser doom website was just a bit of luck) This gave me practically no choice but to make my own website. I am still aware this entire thing is just for fun, but when I start something, I will do my best to finish it, if possible-and I'm pretty sure this is possible.

I made this site. It is based on js-dos, which seemed to be a bit friendlier to older devices like the WiiU, however, it turned out it still didn't work. I gave up. I apologize if this ending is disappointing (since I didn't get DOOM running nor did I get it to use the gamepad), but I tried my best. I believe there may be a version of DOOM out there for modded WiiUs, but I wasn't able to make a version for unmodded ones. Anyways, tune in to the CheeseBlog tomorrow for a new post. Cya!