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Abstract: The debate whether the New Super Mario Bros. series actually bring something new to the table, instead of just rehashing worlds and power-ups is still going strong to this day. Both sides have a valid point. Aside from a few new power-ups and mechanics, t...
Abstract: Reviewing a 2D Mario game is kind of a daunting task. I mean, Nintendo pretty much perfected the formula with Super Mario Bros. 3 way back in 1988. When they brought Mario back to the SMB3-style gameplay with New Super Mario Bros., there wasn’t a whole...
Abstract: The launch of Nintendo’s Wii U is a historic one. Not only will we be seeing Nintendo games in HD for the first time, it’s also the first Nintendo console to launch with a new Mario title in 16 years. Seriously, no joke. Back in 1996, Nintendo launched...
Abstract: You need to understand right up front that New Super Mario Bros. U follows a deliberate style of video game design. It takes players on a tour through all the well-known Mario tropes, but it also tinkers with a few ideas along the way. Naturally, the P...
Abstract: As we all know, new Nintendo hardware means new Mario, new Zelda, and so on, and this time around it's Mario who gets the launch day honours.New Super Mario Bros U is a marginally refreshed version of the series of New Super Mario Bros games on the Ninten...
Abstract: By the hammer of Thor it’s good to see Mario back again. Yes, there have been plenty of Mario-themed games over the past 12 months, but this is what fans have been waiting for, and for a long time.Despite the cheesy name, New Super Mario Bros. U feels ...
Fresh takes on classic Mario 2D platforming, Good use of the Wii U Pad in Boost mode, Worlds and levels that encourage exploration, Rewarding bonus game modes
Irritating world resets at Game Over, Worlds based on well-worn themes
New Super Mario Bros U isn't the most innovative or groundbreaking Mario, or even necessarily the best game to showcase the Wii U, but Nintendo has delivered the richest and most satisfying 2D Mario since Super Mario World or Yoshi's Island. The map, the ...
Progressive difficulty, challenging, good replay value thanks to stars in each level and extra worlds, Mario in HD (finally), multiplayer fun
It's not exactly original any more, it's £45 (should be included with every Wii U)
Plumbers, mushrooms and a pink-dressed princess. Sounds like a great night in. New Super Mario Bros U might not offer much new to the Mario envelope and doesn't push the Wii U to its graphical limits, but it rests on nostalgia and tried-and-tested them...
While it may sem like a cash grab, it's been lovingly design and expertly crafted. This is the perfect launch game - and might be the best 2D Mario game in existence.New Super Mario Bros U was reviewed by Geoffrey Tim on a Wii Uj...
