New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

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  1. 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.
  2. 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".
  3. 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. 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 TropicalI 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
  4. 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.
  5. M4thew
    Apr 23, 2019
    7
    New Super Mario Bros is a game, which can’t be missed on the Switch. A new entry in the series would have been more interesting, but it’s better than nothing. This game contains New Super Mario Bros U and the DLC New Super Luigi U, which has been released one year later.

    Gameplay: The core mechanics of Super Mario Bros are very simple. You can jump, spin, crouch and ground pound.    New Super Mario Bros is a game, which can’t be missed on the Switch. A new entry in the series would have been more interesting, but it’s better than nothing. This game contains New Super Mario Bros U and the DLC New Super Luigi U, which has been released one year later.

    Gameplay:
    The core mechanics of Super Mario Bros are very simple. You can jump, spin, crouch and ground pound. Power-ups give Mario different abilities. For example, with the fire flower, Mario can throw fire balls to defeat enemies more easily. The goal of each level is to reach the flagpole at the end of it. To make it less frustrating, there are checkpoints in each level, so you don’t have to start all over again. There are also three starcoins in each level, so the player must pay more attention to the environment and not just runs through the level as fast as possible. While some of them are hidden in interesting and unique places, there are also some which require you to find a random hidden block or area to get them, which can be quite annoying sometimes. Sadly the starcoins aren’t that useful, unless you collect all of them within a world.

    Graphics:
    While the look of the New Super Mario Bros games on the Wii and the Nintendo DS might have been novel at the time, in 2019 this type of artstyle looks plain and generic. There isn’t much variety in terms of background or environment. Even though there are different worlds you visit, the backgrounds will mostly look the same. In New Super Luigi U, they at least added some new backgrounds, which are more unique and memorable.

    Music:
    The soundtrack suffers the same way the graphic does. Although most of the tracks are pretty good, there also isn’t much variety. There are four times as many levels as there are soundtracks, so you can probably guess, that you will hear most of them multiple times.

    The Deluxe version also contains the two new playable characters Toadette and Nabbit, which are supposed to make the game easier by increasing the time limit. Additionally Nabbit can’t be damaged from enemies.

    While Super Mario Bros is an important milestone for the history of videogames, the newer games just aren’t innovative enough to be considered a great 2D platformer. Compared with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe really isn’t that great with its repetitive graphics and generic level design.    … Expand
  6. m0m0
    Jan 13, 2019
    7
    Graphics are inconsistent, sometimes it looks good, sometimes rather ugly. Like a flash game like some people have mentioned. Multiplayer with over 2 people is very unplayable. There is a small sweet spot in the middle of the screen where you want to be, but when everyone is there you just bump each other to death. It's just not designed for more than 1-2 player.

    The game save system I    Graphics are inconsistent, sometimes it looks good, sometimes rather ugly. Like a flash game like some people have mentioned. Multiplayer with over 2 people is very unplayable. There is a small sweet spot in the middle of the screen where you want to be, but when everyone is there you just bump each other to death. It's just not designed for more than 1-2 player.

    The game save system I don't comprehend. The need to limit saves to just after boss levels makes no sense at all. Adds nothing except the opportunity to lose progress. I thought this kind of thinking went extinct decades ago.

    Overall a rather disappointing Mario game. $60 for a 6 year old game is rather steep.    … Expand
  7. iMustang
    Jun 21, 2019
    7
    This game was fun and silly, and often very chaotic. They found a way to capture the charm and difficulty of classic Mario games, though I do wish half the difficulty wasn't trying to operate with two players. I hope this isn't the only 2.5D Mario game we get on the Switch in it's lifespan, but if it is, at least it was a fun ride.
  8. wcheehou
    Mar 25, 2019
    7
    I played Super mario in Wii edition and it was really enjoyable. (Played and finished the game with my brother)
    i would expect more from this version since it has been so many years from the version i played. I would say, this is just another super mario game..
    It is still an enjoyable games to be played in a group, or at least 2 players. Single player mode is a big no no as the game    I played Super mario in Wii edition and it was really enjoyable. (Played and finished the game with my brother)
    i would expect more from this version since it has been so many years from the version i played. I would say, this is just another super mario game..
    It is still an enjoyable games to be played in a group, or at least 2 players. Single player mode is a big no no as the game play would be very dull.    … Expand
  9. cerb747
    Jun 18, 2019
    7
    Just another highly recommended Mario game that provides it's own unique story and 4 player couch coop game play even though this game is not canon and great for young kids.
  10. PureReviews
    Mar 30, 2020
    7
    This is a solid game that is great for people who played older 2d Mario games.
  11. David_Breaker
    Sep 13, 2020
    7
    Esse jogo é bem legal e divertido, porém faltou um pouco de originalidade comparado aos outros Mario 2d
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    7
    Fun but derivative Mario game. For being the only 2D Mario on the Switch it suffices.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Maarten95
    Feb 8, 2019
    6
    This is a good game however it feels a bit dull compared to the many platformers that have been released these couple of years. I'm also a bit angry because they advertised the Luigi u expansion as new levels. They are however the exact same levels as the main game only a bit more difficult. For me that feels like false advertising.

    The frustrating part with this game are the ghost    This is a good game however it feels a bit dull compared to the many platformers that have been released these couple of years. I'm also a bit angry because they advertised the Luigi u expansion as new levels. They are however the exact same levels as the main game only a bit more difficult. For me that feels like false advertising.

    The frustrating part with this game are the ghost levels. To beat them you have to find all the hidden doors and that is the problem. Most of these doors are placed at such stupid places like invissible walls. After a while its so boring. The new power upgrade is lazy. The controls for baby yoshi are just annoying, and therefore I rarely used them. Overall I didn't like the game that much. If feels a bit blant after playing donkey kong tropical freeze, which had far better gameplay, music, bosses and backgrounds.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. 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 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?
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. Ardho
    Jul 10, 2022
    6
    too difficult..............................................................
  30. 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.
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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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