I tried out the demo for Resident Evil Revelations for WiiU yesterday and I have to say that I'm impressed with what I played. I should explain that I've already played the game on 3DS and that it was the main reason I bought 3DS system. This is basically the same game just blowed up to fit an HD TV Screen. It's well, a port.
The game basically has RE4 controls, which are quite smooth, and RE1 mansion (doors & keys) exploration but on a boat, a very large boat. The Wii U version allows you to use the gamepad as a map and equipped item screen leaving the TV screen clear of any clutter. You can also just play on the TV only and have an onscreen map if you like. However, playing the game off screen on the gamepad is really incredible. The game actually looks better playing on the smaller screen. Much more detailed in fact. Having the second control stick for camera movement makes the game easier to play than on 3DS, unless you have the joystick add-on for 3DS.
If I had to choose between the two versions, I would say that the WiiU and the gamepad functionality make the game easier to play. The 3DS version isn't bad at all, but the WiiUs gamepad gives you more real estate for viewing area and better camera control. The 3DS has the advantage of being portable and being in 3D I suppose.
I've played the game already, so I might skip out on this, but it would probably be one of my favorite games on the Wii U system out now if I hadn't played it before. I do like the gamepad support enough to buy the game again so we'll see.
Also:
Super Metroid is $0.30 and looks awesome on the gamepad by the way.
Loved RE:R! I can see how the wii u version would be superior on merits of superior controls. 3DS ain't bad, but kinda smalI in my big burly man hands.
The screen size of the 3DS is a bit of a problem for me too, which is why I think I prefer WiiUs larger screen size. But it's a minor complaint. I beat the game on 3DS just fine.
I'll be downloading Super Metroid on Wii U shortly. Can't beat the price.
Super Metroid on the gampad is really cool. Especially with headphones on. The gamepad is hard to sell to people but it's great for virtual console games, and new games as well.
Revelations is the best RE installment in years, I'd be interested to try this on the wii u pad, even compared with the frankenstick on the 3DS I would bet that it feels more natural playing it as you've shown here. Still need more incentive to purchase a wii u though, it might be a while for me, though admittedly I also really want to try zombie u!
I would wait on a price drop or added games to to the current library. Revelations is being released on other consoles as well so you can try it out then.
I got my 3DS late and I was debating on buying Revelations whenever I first got it. It was a day or two after I picked up Ocarina 3D that I discovered it was being ported out to consoles, so I'm rather glad I waited.
My only question is; does it have co-op?
My Wife loves playing Resident Evil games, so it's one of our favorite things to do whenever the kiddo goes to sleep.
Well the 3DS has an online multiplayer and local coop mode, so I'm assuming the console versions should be not different.
I have the 3DS version but I may pick this up as well. I don't have a Wii U yet so I'll probably go PS3. No gamepad though. :(
It's essentially the same game really. I haven't read up too much on extras for this version, so I might cave in and buy. I bought RE4 several times for different consoles, so...
Join the club. :D
Still have yet to play an RE. Might get RE:4 for Gamecube if I ever see a copy.
awesome, can't wait for Christmas 
Hoping RE Revelations does well enough capcom takes notice. Based on what I've seen so far, it captures the spirit of the franchise more than RE 6 did. (Though I still enjoy RE 6 for my own reasons)
I read a review that complained about the textures blown up onto HD tvs not being very good. Hardly the worst problem a game can have, I know, but I'm excited to know that it can be played on just the Gamepad since it would basically fix that problem. I'm definitely gonna look into getting this. I could at least try the demo, I guess 