New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 377 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 100 out of 377
  3. Negative: 69 out of 377
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  1. Iyas2
    Jun 12, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I actually played New Super Mario Bros. U on the Wii U. I just didn't like that game that much because it was so similar to the other ones. Same here, but you do get New Super Luigi U, which is a very cool game, much better than Mario U. It isn't a bad game at all, but it just feels so bland compared to other 2D games, especially because New Super Mario Bros. 2 on the Nintendo CDS released just a couple months before hand. Too be honest, I even consider New Super Mario Bros. Wii to be a better game than this, it just isn't great, i'll give it a 7/10.… Expand
  2. 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 thought the baby Yoshi's were kind of useless, I did find the addition of Toadette and Nabbit was cool though.
  3. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    7
    I never have found the New Super Mario Bros series to be all that great. I think it is a nice game to have for when family and friends come over as it gives you a different option for multiplayer games. For that reason, it was worth the buy.
  4. emiplaynintendo
    Jan 3, 2023
    6
    This is probably the worst manline Mario game I've ever played. Almost no original ideas, literally almost everything is taken from nsmbwii, the level design can be truly awful with the star coins being hidden in obscure places likes random walls and ceilings, and I'm pretty sure there isn't even a piece of original music here.

    And this port is especially annoying, Toadette adds literally    This is probably the worst manline Mario game I've ever played. Almost no original ideas, literally almost everything is taken from nsmbwii, the level design can be truly awful with the star coins being hidden in obscure places likes random walls and ceilings, and I'm pretty sure there isn't even a piece of original music here.

    And this port is especially annoying, Toadette adds literally nothing to the gampley loop and the twirl move can be activated by pressing the jump button twice which makes you mess up a lot of simple jumps. This is not worth 60 bucks, not even close.    … Expand
  5. Eny2505
    Dec 30, 2022
    7
    If you like 2D Platformers and did not play this on the Wii U, please buy this. It is a great 2D Mario game that’s fun to play solo or with friends.

    However, the core game suffers from unoriginal gameplay. The New Super Mario Bros. series is in the eyes of many gamers a repetitive series that’s basically the same game over and over again. The Switch Port also suffers from the lack of    If you like 2D Platformers and did not play this on the Wii U, please buy this. It is a great 2D Mario game that’s fun to play solo or with friends.

    However, the core game suffers from unoriginal gameplay. The New Super Mario Bros. series is in the eyes of many gamers a repetitive series that’s basically the same game over and over again.

    The Switch Port also suffers from the lack of new content. It removes the Boost Mode and adds two easy modes to the main adventure. I wish it had more content that made it more than just a regular Wii U port.    … Expand
  6. Kdog152
    Nov 25, 2022
    5
    This is just a very, very disappointing port. It hasn't changed any of the problems the original had. The main problem tho, is the new power up, it's useless. Peaches crown changes toadette (the new character) into peachette. All she does is glide which is what the raccoon suit does which is the new item of this game. O we all, its still a good game at times, but does get boring quickly.This is just a very, very disappointing port. It hasn't changed any of the problems the original had. The main problem tho, is the new power up, it's useless. Peaches crown changes toadette (the new character) into peachette. All she does is glide which is what the raccoon suit does which is the new item of this game. O we all, its still a good game at times, but does get boring quickly.
    This rip off of a port does have a redeeming quality: New super Luigi u. This gives us the same 8 world's, but with new levels and harder difficulty (something the base game lacks). This port changes nothing from the original and just shows again, how Lazy Nintendo are and have been for a while. And the fun dies even more when you realise that you are playing the same 8 world's from the previous all over again. Over all though, very, very disappointing. Nintendo need to start giving us quality again, which the series has been lacking (with exceptions) for the past over a decade.this is ofc my opinion and I recommend you pick it up and give it a try yourself before you judge.
    I will make it clear though, that I don't think this game is bad, BC it can be really fun at times.    … Expand
  7. JoeQuasar
    Oct 10, 2022
    7
    Repetitive, unbalanced, uncreative. Still, a fun game, but not worth the price charged. If you can borrow it used or borrow from a friend it's worth it, otherwise I don't recommend it.
  8. anyonemaybe
    Jul 27, 2022
    5
    The game is kinda boring. You don't feel good playing like it's possible with another games. There's nothing that makes you excited to play
  9. Ardho
    Jul 10, 2022
    6
    too difficult..............................................................
  10. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    Fun but derivative Mario game. For being the only 2D Mario on the Switch it suffices.
  11. Adasc2906
    Jan 2, 2022
    6
    I kinda regret getting it but it can be fun at some points. I just have one big issue. THE CONTROLS. Who thought that making the spin jump the same button as the regular jump was a good idea.
  12. Lefty9088
    Jul 3, 2021
    5
    New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is a port of New Super Mario Bros U. Neither are great fun compared to other Mario games, but U Deluxe feels worse simply because it's a port of 2 games with almost nothing changed. The characters are not very balanced with Nabbit feeling somewhat unfair. That being said it still is a 2D Mario platformer with nothing wrong with the gameplay.
  13. 2bitplayss
    Jun 7, 2021
    5
    this game is really boring and generic i hate the nsmb art style like compare this to tropical freeze and that game is 100 times better in its music level design and art style

    even tho its been almost 10 years without a new 2d mario game (if u don't count mario maker) i really don't want another 2d mario and i am still burned out on them i think it has to do that every 2d mario doesn't    this game is really boring and generic i hate the nsmb art style like compare this to tropical freeze and that game is 100 times better in its music level design and art style

    even tho its been almost 10 years without a new 2d mario game (if u don't count mario maker)
    i really don't want another 2d mario and i am still burned out on them i think it has to do that every 2d mario doesn't do anything unique if u look at other franchises they have way better evel design and art, i want some action in the backround of a level to make it feel more alive
    but i get the feeling i am playing in a world without live

    i guess its a fine casual game and i don't recommend playing 2 or more nsmb games back to back
    but if u want a fun great 2d mario then play super mario world or mario bros 3    … Expand
  14. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    7
    The best New Super Mario Bros game. It's often overlooked because of how "similar" they are all, which is fair. Just a nice little platformer.
  15. Javier_14_28
    Mar 12, 2021
    7
    El modo multijugador es aburrido, si quieres hacer una competición con un amigo de varios niveles seguidos, los niveles tienen que ser del mismo mundo, no es aleatorio entre todos los niveles. El modo desafío y un jugador me ha gustado mucho. El DLC de Luigi es muy aburrido a menos que juegues después de mucho tiempo. Si tienes el de wii u este juego es horrible. Deberían haber incorporadoEl modo multijugador es aburrido, si quieres hacer una competición con un amigo de varios niveles seguidos, los niveles tienen que ser del mismo mundo, no es aleatorio entre todos los niveles. El modo desafío y un jugador me ha gustado mucho. El DLC de Luigi es muy aburrido a menos que juegues después de mucho tiempo. Si tienes el de wii u este juego es horrible. Deberían haber incorporado un modo online, ¿tan difícil era?… Expand
  16. Poxoo69
    Feb 20, 2021
    7
    Port del port del port para Nintendo Switch, pero totalmente recomendable para quien no lo haya jugado hasta el momento.

    Historia: Encarnamos el papel de uno de los personajes icónicos del reino champiñón, podemos elegir entre cuatro personajes para acabar con Bowser y sus secuaces a lo largo de 8 mundos. Jugabilidad: jugabilidad clásica adaptada a los nuevos tiempos. Gráficos:    Port del port del port para Nintendo Switch, pero totalmente recomendable para quien no lo haya jugado hasta el momento.

    Historia: Encarnamos el papel de uno de los personajes icónicos del reino champiñón, podemos elegir entre cuatro personajes para acabar con Bowser y sus secuaces a lo largo de 8 mundos.

    Jugabilidad: jugabilidad clásica adaptada a los nuevos tiempos.

    Gráficos: Muy similares al port de WiiU. Resolución 1080p 60 fps en modo dock y 720p 60 fps en modo portátil.

    Banda Sonora: Excelente, totalmente atemporal.    … Expand
  17. opnyx
    Jan 16, 2021
    6
    Basically it's the Wii game with a graphic update. The levels are not very originals. It was fun to play in local multiplayer, but not alone in my opinion.
  18. Hugomoreno
    Jan 14, 2021
    6
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a solid game overall, but it’s very uninspiring. The gameplay is the same as all the other Mario games, having no interesting changes. After a couple of hours of playing, you realize all the levels and castles are almost the same making the game VERY repetitive. It’s also unfortunate that when you play in 4 player mode, one of the players needs to chooseNew Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a solid game overall, but it’s very uninspiring. The gameplay is the same as all the other Mario games, having no interesting changes. After a couple of hours of playing, you realize all the levels and castles are almost the same making the game VERY repetitive. It’s also unfortunate that when you play in 4 player mode, one of the players needs to choose one of the easy characters ruining the experience for them, and the multiplayer mode is very awkward to play. This should not be a $60 game since it’s just a remastered version of the Wii U with some bad changes. However, you can still get some fun out of the game when playing with another person. Overall, I can just say I was disappointed for this “New” Mario game.… Expand
  19. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    5
    The definition of meh. No particular level is bad, but they all feel the same and I never feel motivated to keep playing once I start.
  20. David_Breaker
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    Esse jogo é bem legal e divertido, porém faltou um pouco de originalidade comparado aos outros Mario 2d
  21. MagicMikey
    Aug 23, 2020
    7
    Playing through with my friends 100% was a really good time. there are a lot of levels with pretty good design. getting the coins are as fun as ever. I'd Recommend Mario Maker 2 over this game though
  22. Faxi
    Jun 22, 2020
    6
    New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is a switch port that offers non other than new levels, annoying haunted mansions, no new bosses and a obvious story.

    Even though the game offers interesting and fun levels to play through, fun local co-op, and catchy music, the game doesn't really become more interesting than that. While the game is actually 2 games in one, where the other game is    New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is a switch port that offers non other than new levels, annoying haunted mansions, no new bosses and a obvious story.

    Even though the game offers interesting and fun levels to play through, fun local co-op, and catchy music, the game doesn't really become more interesting than that.

    While the game is actually 2 games in one, where the other game is ''Super Luigi U'' which isn't even a new game, but just new levels which are more difficult, where the player is given less time to complete the levels.

    The game is far too expensive for what it actually is.    … Expand
  23. adrielcarv
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    O jogo da franquia mario que achei mais fraco até hoje. Extremamente repetitivo. Os Boss, as fases, os personagens. Bem fraco.
  24. Pete112
    May 13, 2020
    5
    Not up to the standards of modern day platformers. The graphics are nothing special, the gameplay is boring and it is too hard.

    I dont mind hard games and might have persevered if it was more fun to play.

    There is a character called Nabbit who is invisible but this obviously makes the game way to easy and sucks all enjoyment from it.
  25. PureReviews
    Mar 30, 2020
    7
    This is a solid game that is great for people who played older 2d Mario games.
  26. toxicalien68
    Mar 22, 2020
    6
    While the series is seen as bland and unoriginal now, we can't argue that they have solid design and gameplay. This is kind of the case for U. Deluxe. It's a fairly solid game, but why buy it if the better options like Wii and DS are much cheaper. The game is very similar to its Wii U counterpart, adding some new characters and joycons on the title screen. If you want a switch game to playWhile the series is seen as bland and unoriginal now, we can't argue that they have solid design and gameplay. This is kind of the case for U. Deluxe. It's a fairly solid game, but why buy it if the better options like Wii and DS are much cheaper. The game is very similar to its Wii U counterpart, adding some new characters and joycons on the title screen. If you want a switch game to play with friends, I'd pick up Super Mario Party. If you want a standard 2D platformer on the switch, Hollow Knight is a much cheaper and more original option.… Expand
  27. Snowden111
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    I'm a huge fan of Mario games and this game was a huge disappointment. There is nothing inherently bad about this game but there is also nothing inherently interesting or "new" about this entree in the 30 year old franchise. This game is just boring.
  28. Hopwin
    Jan 27, 2020
    7
    This incarnation of the game feels sloppy and unresponsive. The platforming that is a hallmark of the series is off and sometimes it feels like you are wearing mittens.
  29. RJD2
    Sep 4, 2019
    6
    It baffles me how you are still sent to the world map after losing a life every single time, terrible game design which they didn't even bother fixing for this port. Besides that huge flaw the game has great level design as expected from a Mario games, other than that it's the same old copy pasted visuals and sounds since the Wii days, very uninspired and little improvements.
  30. Zenol31
    Sep 2, 2019
    7
    New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a quite decent game with a good amount of levels (more than 160) that have good designs, and a lot of secrets to be found. However, it's a port of a game that didn't innovate much when it was released in Wii U a few years ago, and it doesn't include enough changes to deserve the name "Deluxe".
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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
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 22, 2019
    80
    This is foundational, basic, by-the-book stuff from the Big N. Nothing too outrageous. Nothing too surprising. [Issue #38 – March/April 2019, p. 67]
  2. CD-Action
    Mar 25, 2019
    90
    It might be merely a return of a game that did not advance the series, but it was – and still is – the genre’s peak achievement. Sure, I could argue that boss encounters could’ve been more polished and the game could’ve looked better since Switch is more powerful than Wii U. A new world would have been a nice touch too. But what can I do when the game’s core is so good and it is complemented by content so great that such complaints become irrelevant? [02/2019, p.54]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 20, 2019
    78
    Classic characters, familiar worlds and epic music – the game is like a portal to 8-bit past of the series. But its strength is also its weakness: New Super Mario doesn't even try to surprise you. [Issue#236, p.48]
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