- not a port of the 3DS version, but is set in the same universe
- 2 player co-op mode
- one player uses the GamePad screen and the second player uses the TV
- can be played on Wii U GamePad
- some new game modes
- great new scoring system
- energy system instead of one hit deaths
- buy new items with credits in the shop between levels
- confirmed as launch title in Europe
- gameplay once again takes place on a single cell
- destroy a target percentage of enemies
- doing so opens up the exit portal, which lasts for 30 seconds
- in co-op, only one player has to make it to the goal
- supports GamePad, Pro Controller or Classic Controller Pro
- dual-stick shooting layout: move with one, fire with the other
- one button allows for your special weapon
- slight slow-down during explosions, but this may be for effect
- bonus tunnel race levels where you grab bonus points for as long as possible without crashing
- boss stages
- soundtrack is pulsing techno music
- arcade mode takes you through consecutive levels
- Survival will be a non-stop mode where you stay alive for as long as possible
- online leaderboards for each game mode
