New Super Mario Bros. U

-Story/Length- Your story is your same old, same old Mario. Princess is taken, Mario must save her. Though this plot has been used so many times now, its not getting old as it is turning into a staple of Mario games. Thus when it is changed people go crazy over it. The games still sell though, and why? because of the tried and true plots of these games still offer polish, the same workable plot, and offer a bunch of content for completionists. This is the first time in awhile that princess peach isn't actually pre say kidnapped but instead imprisoned in her own castle by bowser. Bowser turns her castle into his new layer instead of taking her for a short ride to his place. so in this side scroller Mario starts far, far away from his beloved princess. The first level you encounter the newest ability the acorns, which in return turns you into a flying squirrel. This is the trump power up as I found myself wanting it in 90% of the levels. The Story is very clean and cut just like every side scrolling mario as they all are close to the same thing. the 3D marios are where this 'Tends' to differ. So Tride and True to the mario series, this is an unbroken story and gets a star. -1 Star- -Graphics- HD Mario!!! this is the first 'True' Game with HD Mario and though it could and will get prettier. Though this game is in its own right extremely pretty and colorful. -1 Star- -Soundtrack- Upbeat and whimsical. very enjoyable. -1 star- -Replay Value- For Clompetionists this game has tons of replay value. The bonus levels can actually be extremely difficult, and tons of fun. -1 Star- -Extras, Wii U Exclusive- The extras are interesting this time around. Coin rush for the last Handheld version of the game lacked a lot and was pretty boring for extra content. This time around Nintendo included some great stuff. Time trials, Jumps trials, Air trials, and boost mode which's only possible on Wii U. I am really enjoying this extra content and it also adds a lot of replay value. As for Multiplayer, its only notable in Boost mode, where the team needs to work together to finish the objectives. -1 Star- -Conclusion- All in all this is a GREAT first game to play on the system, and though everything could play on the Wii, the HD just blows the Wii version outta the water. Definitely worth a play through for someone new to the series, or someone familiar with it as well. This game is definitely a must buy if you enjoy platformers, and own a Wii U. Total -5 stars-

This is Super Mario we're talking about here! Despite the Game Theory (check out their YouTube channel!) that Mario is a misogynist psychopath this game is fun to play and challenging to beat. The graphics and sound are amazing yet Nintendo managed to keep it familiar. Heck, I am even reminded of my first Mario game on the GameBoy whilst playing the Wii U version! The overworld is cool, sweet, hot, and everything in between. Power-ups are generously placed so that motorically challenged players like me don't destroy the Wii U controller on impulse [I've shaken it many a times though]. The levels can be challenging and fun but sometimes frustrating as well. It is funny to see what other players have to say about the levels and you can leave your own message as well. Pretty cool and satisfying! I'm currently trying to get all three star coins before continuing with the Meringue world just so I feel like I accomplished something. My favorite feature is probably Quick Save that allows you to save your progress without finishing a castle. Only downside is you can restore the game only once from this save but it has never been an issue for me. If you get stuck or can't find all the coins you might want to check out the Bonus videos on the main screen. I was drooling over some of the to see the skill of the players but then my wife said they probably don't have a life... who can argue with that, right? Anyway, make sure to check them out! But don't expect you'll be able to replicate what you see... those guys/gals are professionals ;) I will be playing this one for many more hours [as Mario]. Once done, I'll check out the Luigi variant which looks a bit harder. Happy Gaming!

While this is the fourth New Super Mario Bros. game (though only the second on consoles), Nintendo shows that the concept still has plenty to offer audiences. In some ways, the level design has improved over NSMBWii, with some of the most challenging, diabolical, and inventive traps and obstacles I've ever seen. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that this is one of the most challenging Mario games ever. Even some of the boss battles were pretty tough and took me several tries the first time. For example, Boom-Boom starts off as a pushover like he was in SMB3, but by around World 3 or 4, he has enough tricks under his sleeve to where if you're not prepared for him, he might get you. Like every Mario game before it (sans the original SMB on the NES) it is very generous with the 1-ups, and you'll need every one of them. Even a 26-year veteran of Mario like myself died quite a bit during my first solo playthrough. If you're just trying to get to the end of the game to beat Bowser, you might be able to clear NSMBU in a single afternoon without much trouble (depending on your skill level, of course; novices may still be challenged even then), but if you're going for 100% completion, be prepared to use every skill you every learned in Mario. Yet despite the challenge, it was never frustrating and always felt fair, as NSMBU is every bit as fun as you'd expect from a Mario platformer. The controls are impeccable. The various power-ups, both new and old, are pretty nifty. The visuals and aesthetics are bright and vibrant. Whether playing solo or co-op with friends and family, this is 2D Mario at its best. Besides the main game, NSMBU also offers several new play modes, including the returning competitive Coin Battle mode as well as the various challenge modes shown in the product description here on Amazon. If you're going for all gold medals, be prepared to work for it, as some of them are quite difficult (but again the difficulty, however steep, is always fair). If you haven't gotten a Wii U yet, be sure to pick up the upcoming bundle that has NSMBU and the New Super Luigi U expansion pack. You won't be disappointed. If you already have a Wii U but don't have this game, well, what's wrong with U? Gameplay: 5/5. Superb controls, amazing level design, and fair but fun challenges show that Mario is always at the pinnacle of gaming greatness. Graphics: 5/5. While not best game to show off the Wii U's abilities, it's still an amazing-looking game. The levels and characters have a vibrant, colorful look, and the amount of detail is very high. There's even a level reminiscent of old Van Gogh paintings. There's some new visual elements that weren't present in NSMBWii, including actual lighting effects from things like fireballs. The overall fidelity has obviously increased due to the jump to HD. Music & Sound: 4/5. Nothing new here that wasn't also in NSMBWii. Simple yet catchy tunes that, while they won't "Wow!" you or anything, do fit the setting quite well, and sound effects that are pretty much what you'd expect from a 2D Mario game. Overall: 5/5. If you're a fan of 2D Mario (and who isn't?), you'll love this game. This is perhaps the best in the NSMB series so far, and is one of the best games I've played in the past couple of years.

Even though this game might not be as "new" as the title suggest, it is still a great game as expected. I wonder how nintendo/mario manages to charm me every time. The game plays great and I feel like a kid again because the game is so much fun. The level design is great and the world map is just like super mario world. The baby yoshi's and few new power ups give the player different ways to play through the game. You can do local multi-player which is a little awkward but still fun or go totally solo. The game looks great and is the first Mario in HD. One complaint I must agree with some other reviewers is that it could have been a bit more difficult. I mean it's not very easy but only a few levels really challenge you. The good thing is that the game has replay value with things like collecting all star coins and challenge/boost modes. All and all I had a blast with this game and I am still playing it to collect all the star coins. I am happy that I bought a Wii U because this game was well worth it. Happy gaming. PS: Check out the dlc Luigi U, it is challenging and just as fun. It is the year of Luigi!

This is an amazing addition to the New Super Mario Bros series and it has alot of replayability and fun multiplayer for all! Things I loved about this game! 1) Mario World esque map 2) Difficult feels about right! Not too hard but not too easy* 3) New yoshi's with different abilities! 4) New Challenge mode 5) Gamepad player can jump in and help out in both singleplayer and during some tough challenges! 6) Miiverse intergration which allows for you to post things about certain levels and you can also see what others have to say if you keep dying alot. * (coming from a Mario veteran, others may experience differently!) Things I Didn't like so much! 1) Too many 1-up's 2) Graphics haven't changed much from previous entry's!** ** (The game however really pops and looks beautiful and they change up the backgrounds and the lighting on things like fire are top notch!) Overall if you are a fan of Mario (especially Mario 3/ Mario World) get this game! Its a fun game that has a lot of extra's and can be played alone or up to 5 people!

I never was a huge fan of the old Mario Games. I remember playing the very first Mario Bros. game in the NES (Nintendo's first home entertainment system) and liking it but not loving it like many people around the world can claim. I picked up this game after buying a used Nintendo Wii U for my little ones. But after playing with it for about a half hour, I can tell you that this game is Mega fun! The game has all the aspects of the all-star platform gaming experience that everyone has come to enjoy about the Mario franchise. What I noticed different about this game is that it has a certain flow to it. Let me try to explain... You have heard of race car drivers get to a certain state of mind where they experience flow... So they sort of become one with the racetrack, they know each curve and straight run, they know how fast or slow to approach each corner and curve... Well it is sort of like that. There are certain levels where you just feel like you can run right through it and jump and weave and fly and duck and turn and grab and climb in such a way that it feels silk smooth... It is truly enjoyable!! Very stress relieving a might add (wink wink for you grown kids).

I haven't liked the New Super Mario series much and especially didn't like the difficulty of the one on the Wii. This one is easier, but it's still plagued with many problems from the first, mostly stemming from level design. The characters bump into each other and can easily cause you to lose, which is either fun for you or annoying, I find it the latter. The levels themselves in this one are really good, but some of them are clearly designed for multiplayer (which work fine in single player), while others are just really bad multiplayer. I wish those levels had a warning. What would really make this game great would be simply having a separate game for 2 players or more, much like Portal 2 did. It's a good game, especially if you're a Mario fan, but it doesn't bring much of anything new to the table. If you're not a Mario fan, this will do nothing to change your mind. As a multiplayer platformer game, I still like Little Big Planet 2 significantly more, but the levels in Mario are more vibrant and pretty. The new Super Mario 3D World brings much more to the table (though, as a single player game, I think 3D Land is better).

Super Mario World + New Super Mario Bros...and that's really all you need to know! Fantastic, and ACTUALLY CHALLENGING unlike most of the recent 2D "New" series of Super Mario games. The secrets are fun to find, and even purposely beating every single level was something I wanted to do. It was so much fun, I wanted to go out of my way to experience every stage...and as a bonus, much like SMW, it has the Star Road challenge stages. After beating it, I sold it to snag another Wii U game, and now I'm regretting it...because I'm having urges to play this again, but not only that, there's even the New Super Luigi U expansion coming soon so now I have even more reason to buy another copy of this to hang on to! I'm sorry, haters and graphics critics, but if you say this isn't THE reason to own a Wii U right now, then you're crazy. This is an essential game for any Mario enthusiast...

Tenía mis dudas sobre usar este servicio de compras por internet, sin embargo, puedo decir que me siento más que satisfecho. El producto llegó en perfecto estado y mucho antes de la fecha estimada. Espero que Amazon México siga ampliando su oferta y continúe ofreciendo más y mejores precios que muchas de las tiendas departamentales. Sigue así Amazon Mexico. Y sobre el juego, después de 30 años todos sabemos qué esperar: un excelente plataformas, con niveles creativos y divertidos que además puedes compartir con hasta 4 personas. A disfrutar.

Lot of things, like going back to chase a bandit to the usual SMB3 like play. New items, like the ice flower. Dual play, the block thing is amazing. The glider nut too. They could try to imagine a new Shy Guy or something to replace the second Mushroom. One Toad is enough. It's fun and an incredible map scroll and Miiverse integration. Many things to unclock. Challenges.

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