New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

 Switch
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
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  1. Destructoid
    Jan 11, 2019
    I had a blast going through the entire package again and will continue to bust it out when someone tells me they haven't played it yet.
  2. GameCrate
    Jan 15, 2019
    There's no question that New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a good game, and being able to play it on the go is a huge advantage, but that portability doesn’t necessarily cancel out the lack of new content.
  3. Kotaku
    Jan 13, 2019
    Even if Nintendo had not sent me the game for free, I probably would have paid $60 for it day one. Then I would have 100%’d it in several feverish hours, in portable mode, on my sofa, in the dark, late at night, with the sound off. As my sweat cooled I would have likely begun brainstorming a New New Super Mario Bros.
  5. Polygon
    Jan 9, 2019
    Iteration at its best isn’t merely refinement or polish; it’s a game in conversation with all of its predecessors, and through these games, a dialogue between the creators and players. It is the culmination and collaboration all at once. New Super Mario Bros. U may not be everyone’s No. 1 Mario game of all time, but I have no doubt it will remind every fan of what makes their favorite special. [Polygon Recommends]
  6. The Verge
    Jan 11, 2019
    If the wacky Odyssey has left you in the mood for some classic Mario, this is the perfect thing.
  7. Tired Old Hack
    Jan 16, 2019
    With two full adventures packed with secrets, a brilliantly difficult Challenges mode and thoroughly entertaining multiplayer, it’ll take you ages to see everything on offer here. It may not be ‘New’, but it’s certainly ‘Super’.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#16 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#2 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 377 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 208 out of 377
  2. Mixed: 100 out of 377
  3. Negative: 69 out of 377
  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.… Full Review »
  2. leetl1
    Jan 11, 2019
    6
    NSMB U Deluxe is a soulless rehash of an already underwhelming game. Also, what happened to Boost Rush mode? Also, why is the air spin theNSMB U Deluxe is a soulless rehash of an already underwhelming game. Also, what happened to Boost Rush mode? Also, why is the air spin the same button as the jump? Also, why can't you port the data from the Wii U version if you already owned it? This means I have to pay $60 for basically the same game. Also, Peachette? Seriously Nintendo?… Full Review »
  3. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 11, 2019
    3
    This is a port of an easy and boring game made for children from a series that panders to the 2D nostalgia fanboys 'nuff said.
    What's more    This is a port of an easy and boring game made for children from a series that panders to the 2D nostalgia fanboys 'nuff said.
    What's more insulting is the fact it's a damn port instead of being a new game. Also since we got two new uninteresting playable characters, why can't we get Wario, Daisy, Waluigi or even DK? Even Super Mario Run the mobile app has more playable characters and it includes Peach as a playable character.
    Avoid at all costs!    … Full Review »
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