How many layers of dust is your Wii U under right now? I know, we all kept it out in case we fancied a game of Splatoon, but let's face it - it's abandoned. There was just no desire to pick it up after the Switch launched. But at long last, we might have a reason to dust the short-lived console off once more. Silver Falls White Inside Its Umbra, a horror game launching later this year, is heading to the Wii U eShop. And as if supporting one dead piece of tech wasn't enough, it even has optional Wii Balance Board functionality, since you might as well dig out all the relics while you're at it. Silver Falls White Inside Its Umbra is described as a game about a "mysterious, small mountain town plagued by decades of UFO activity" (thanks, Nintendo Life). It's part of the Silver Falls series, which has also seen releases on the 3DS, and even the original Game Boy. According to the developers, the Balance Board can be used in the latest instalment to control movement, potentially making for a more immersive experience.
A short video on the game's Twitter account shows the many peripherals in action, which also includes the Wii remote's Nunchuck controller if you don't feel like walking around on the Balance Board. Evert aspect of the Wii U plays a part here, as the Wiimote's motion controls are used to direct the flashlight with amazing accuracy and sensitivity, whereas the GamePad can be used to access your in-game tech pad.
A video of the Balance Board in action will be uploaded soon, so it's certainly worth keeping an eye on the game's socials for updates.
Silver Falls isn't the only indie project breathing new life into old Nintendo hardware. As we reported last year, Goodboy Galaxy, a Metroid-inspired platformer, is launching on the original Game Boy next year. Unlike Silver Falls, it will also be getting a release on modern consoles - but that's understandable considering it's much more likely that someone has a Wii U handy than a Game Boy from two decades ago.