New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

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  • Summary: Join Mario, Luigi, and pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere. Take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends* as you try to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Includes the New Super Mario Bros. U and harder, faster New Super Luigi U games—bothJoin Mario, Luigi, and pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere. Take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends* as you try to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Includes the New Super Mario Bros. U and harder, faster New Super Luigi U games—both of which include Nabbit and Toadette as playable characters. Two games in one. Simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content—like a Hints gallery and helpful reference videos**—make this a perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their family to the wonderful world of Mario. All a player needs is one Joy-Con controller, so two people can team up right out of the box! Tackle 164 platforming courses in the two main game modes and enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes in which you can also play as a Mii character: Challenges, Boost Rush, and Coin Battle.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Gameplanet
    Jan 10, 2019
    100
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a perfect addition to the Switch's ever-=growing library of excellent games. A huge amount of content, coupled with perfectly executed tight controls makes this entry a must play for any and all fans of the genre.
  2. Cubed3
    Jan 9, 2019
    90
    It's amazing how every element comes together for a thoroughly refined platforming experience. The level design is nothing short of genius, and the flawless controls make every leap more joyous than the last. Everyone who hasn't already played through the Wii U version should pick this up immediately.
  3. CGMagazine
    Jan 9, 2019
    85
    If you’ve played the game on the Wii U to completion, then I’d recommend passing on this one as there is little new here outside of a stable framerate, Toadette, and the highly overrated HD rumble. But if you skipped the Wii U and loved Super Mario Bros. 3, then this is a must play. It’s challenging (there’s even a challenge mode for the True Gamers(tm)), it controls great, and it pays homage while still managing to expand on the series gameplay with a few clever new gimmicks, like baby Yoshi abilities.
  4. NintendoWorldReport
    Jan 9, 2019
    80
    The package is totally fine, and outside of Peachette leading to one of the most disturbing memes in recent Nintendo memory, the new character’s addition is welcome. Aside from that, the only benefits of this release is that it can be truly played portably and it’s on a console a lot more people own.
  5. FANDOM
    Jan 9, 2019
    80
    Despite dashing the dreams of Bowsette fans everywhere, this is a great game made more palatable for gamers of all skill levels, and although sometimes it threatens to be too easy by grafting in characters without really thinking about it, there is a blockbuster amount of content here that is fantastic fun solo, only to be made more exciting by the four-player multiplayer.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Jan 9, 2019
    80
    Thanks to some sweet, though slightly too light additions - Peachette in particular - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is really for everyone now.
  7. Guardian
    Jan 9, 2019
    60
    The further you delve into New Super Mario Bros U, the more rewarding it becomes. Its final worlds hold some of its best levels, and there are plenty of fun secrets to enliven the second or third attempt at a level. But it’s hard to summon the motivation to devote that much time to it. It’s typically well-made and enjoyable, but next to the best of the Mario series, it’s unmemorable.

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  1. Positive: 57 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 117
  3. Negative: 21 out of 117
  1. chuydavid
    Jan 11, 2019
    10
    It's a wonderful option if you didn't play this game before. Great platformer, lots of secrets, different environments, great for multiplayerIt's a wonderful option if you didn't play this game before. Great platformer, lots of secrets, different environments, great for multiplayer because it's really fun.… Expand
  2. alan2pc
    Oct 16, 2020
    10
    Ok, so let’s be realistic here. This is a great game. Anybody who likes Mario platformers, playing this for the first time, and not afraidOk, so let’s be realistic here. This is a great game. Anybody who likes Mario platformers, playing this for the first time, and not afraid of a little challenge will enjoy this game. I have played numerous games for the Nintendo Switch and this is one of a select few that I enjoyed so much I went back to 100%. The reason for the low ratings appear to be because: a) it’s the same game already released for the Wii U.
    b) people bought it again because they thought Luigi mode added new levels and all it really does is speed up the clock.
    c) it’s a little more challenging than they are accustomed to. The reality is that the original game got an 8.0 on metacritic, the game aged well, and new features were added to it. If you already played the game, don’t buy it if you’re expecting it to be much more than it was before. If you are new to the game, make the purchase, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.    … Expand
  4. QuacksonjaMeme
    Jan 11, 2019
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a most have for all those who skipped the Wii U version. Played it with my friends. This game is one of theNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a most have for all those who skipped the Wii U version. Played it with my friends. This game is one of the best 2D platformers for Nintendo Switch. RIP Bowsette.

    8/10    … Expand
  5. David_Breaker
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    Esse jogo é bem legal e divertido, porém faltou um pouco de originalidade comparado aos outros Mario 2d
  6. jikflet
    Mar 24, 2019
    7
    I love Mario games. and I love 2d platformers. so this pick up was a no brainer. I didnt get the WiiU version so this is new for me. CantI love Mario games. and I love 2d platformers. so this pick up was a no brainer. I didnt get the WiiU version so this is new for me. Cant complain about it. just thank Nintendo for bring it to the switch. however... I wish it was longer and more difficult. The game is good but i've been spoiled after playing Rayman Legends, Celeste and the best platformer to date, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Wish Nintendo take that approach to 2d mario.… Expand
  7. Dyl_lionaire
    Feb 10, 2023
    6
    It feels like this game is before our time, the levels while being pretty average has little to no innovation in original concepts. I thoughtIt feels like this game is before our time, the levels while being pretty average has little to no innovation in original concepts. I thought the baby Yoshi's were kind of useless, I did find the addition of Toadette and Nabbit was cool though.… Expand
  8. Altendo
    Feb 8, 2022
    0
    Mario should be dead by now. Same Mario-Bowser-Peach story, same gameplay, same 3HTK bosses, same goalless gameplay. Absolute piece of trash.Mario should be dead by now. Same Mario-Bowser-Peach story, same gameplay, same 3HTK bosses, same goalless gameplay. Absolute piece of trash. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

    If you really WANT a 2D platformer, JUST GET KIRBY STAR ALLIES INSTEAD!!! It has a BETTER story, NEW mechanics, NEW BOSSES with STAMINA, and a GOAL to STOP THE DESTRUCTION ODF THE UNIVERSE!

    So what's it gonna be? A princess or the universe?    … Expand

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