eShop version of Metroid Prime Trilogy freezes on WiiU

I downloaded the eShop version of Metroid Prime Trilogy and played for a few hours. I later moved it to a USB drive. Now, I can get to the initial menus, pick a game, save file, etc., then the whole system freezes on the "now loading" screen.

I suspect somehow the game data got corrupted during the move, but I don't think the eShop supports anything like "verify game cache" on Steam. Am I stuck deleting and re-downloading? Can I do this without affecting my save data?

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Is Metroid Prime Trilogy on Wii U eShop?

This game is part of a range of Wii titles available to download from Nintendo eShop on Wii U.

Why is my Wii U game frozen?

If a game freezes while playing, usually the power, reset, and eject buttons will not respond. Try unplugging the AC Adapter from the back of the console, then check the air vents to make sure they're not being blocked.

Does the Nintendo eShop still work on Wii U?

As of late March 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases in Nintendo eShop for the Wii U system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Is Metroid Prime Trilogy Wii U worth it?

Metroid Prime Trilogy is undoubtedly well worth the launch asking price on the Wii U eShop, in fact it's a terrific bargain.

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