I got a Wii U for Christmas, and had no problems picking this up immediately. As expected, this Mario title is exceptionally fun, probably the best Mario title since Super Mario World!
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Classic Mario.
January 9, 2013
Reviewer:
Justin Walsh
This game reminds me of Mario brothers 3 on the NES. A very enjoyable experience with the game pad adding a 5th player and a new depth to it. Without someone playing the game pad this is a tougher game, but when someone uses it, the game becomes a good bit easier. I enjoy using the game pad while my son plays, this way I can help take the edge off the game and still enjoy myself without becoming to fustrated at watching him walk off ledges.
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Great mario, seems short
January 6, 2013
Reviewer:
Max
From the minute I started the first level , noticed that the levels seemed to be short. For me, this wasn't a huge problem, but I did spend $60 on this game expecting a BRAND NEW Mario. Yes there are new power-ups and obviously levels, but the game feels short. The graphics are amazing, and that paid for half the game itself, seeing Mario finally in HD was great. The levels are in my opinion- SUPER FUN. I only wish that the gamepad could be a controller, while other people play with wii remotes, not just "boost mode"
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Fun
January 5, 2013
Reviewer:
Jonathan M. Leack
As with other first-party Nintendo titles, New Super Mario Bros. U is a polished experience, but far from innovative. You'll feel like you've played this before--because you have--and it's hard to play for long sessions. However, that doesn't take much away from its charm and enjoyability in small doses. The local multiplayer experience is a bit fragmented with mind-boggling controller requirements and high difficulty, but it can quickly fill a room of people with excitement. If nothing else, it's a good 2D Mario game that is worth the cost of admission once the price is a little lower than MSRP.
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Finally
January 5, 2013
Reviewer:
John Cho
New Super Mario Bros. U is by far the best in the series. It's clear that this game has been inspired by the best 2D Mario games made in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. The levels are refreshing, the visuals gorgeous, and the formula built over 25 years ago still works great today. In addition to what you'd normally find in a Mario game this one includes a new feature to the Mario stable in the forms of Challenges. Challenges are loads of fun for those players who want to test their Mario skills and increase the value of playtime all around. Another fun addition for this game is the Off-TV functionality where a player can play the game exclusively on the Gamepad while someone else uses the TV.