New Super Luigi U

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 344 Ratings

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  1. blinkmass
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    This is what Mario U should have been in the first place. Luigi U improves the level design, difficulty, and gameplay mechanics to provide a more refined experience, while still retaining its ties to the original launch title. Luigi's higher jump makes the game more enjoyable to control and is better suited for the new short, fast-paced levels.

    However, after a seven-month-long drought    This is what Mario U should have been in the first place. Luigi U improves the level design, difficulty, and gameplay mechanics to provide a more refined experience, while still retaining its ties to the original launch title. Luigi's higher jump makes the game more enjoyable to control and is better suited for the new short, fast-paced levels.

    However, after a seven-month-long drought of first-party games since launch, this was the last thing the Wii U needed. The NSMB series was already incredibly stale, and Luigi U did little to change this. With all its assets carried over from Mario U, it's pretty much a rom hack of the original game without any semblance of originality. While it does stick out as the best of the post-Wii NSMB games, it does more so as the lesser of three evils than as the "new", original title the series needed. The Wii U deserved better.    … Expand
  2. Eny2505
    Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Exactly what the NSMB series needed. This is questionable as its own game but it is a near perfect DLC.
  3. Davosh
    Jan 10, 2023
    9
    I really enjoy the creativity put into the levels of this game, the budget was low and they didn't make much new assets, but they took advantage of the software and made insanely fun levels, an interesting new character, and an actually hard time limit. This is one of the best 2D Mario's I have played. Thank you.
  4. Lil_Caucasian
    Feb 4, 2022
    8
    This has no right to be better than the base game but it totally is. It's also much more difficult.
  5. NotDudi05
    May 5, 2021
    10
    We all know that New Super Mario bros. games have gotten stale. New Super Mario bros. for the Nintendo DS has been very revolutionary when it comes to 2D Mario games. Super Mario Land 2 Golden Coins has come out in 1992 on the Game Boy. So yeah. In 2006 this was a big event. New Super Mario bros. Wii is the first 2D Mario game with simultaneous 4 player multiplayer. It was reusing theWe all know that New Super Mario bros. games have gotten stale. New Super Mario bros. for the Nintendo DS has been very revolutionary when it comes to 2D Mario games. Super Mario Land 2 Golden Coins has come out in 1992 on the Game Boy. So yeah. In 2006 this was a big event. New Super Mario bros. Wii is the first 2D Mario game with simultaneous 4 player multiplayer. It was reusing the assets and game design of the previous entry, which was smart. However, New Super Mario bros. 2 and New Super Mario bros. U have no excuses. You could argue that he 3DS entry had a nice gimmick. The game was much better designed than the DS one. The Wii U one is in HD and has the best level design out of all of these enumerated before but the series has gone stale and these games have become BORING. HOWEVER! There is a game that, for me at least, carries the series. New Super Luigi U. The most fast-paced game in the series, the game with the BEST level design, the best controlling game thanks to Luigi's physics (floatier jumps and slippery stopping). it's been released as DLC for the Wii U Mario entry so it's shorter. Thankfully it's only 20 bucks and you can find it as a physical release too. I really enjoyed the game and i recommend it to everyone. However, it's the hardest 2D New Mario game, but if you try, you will succeed. Also you can now play the game too in the Switch port of the full game New Super Mario bros. U DELUXE. PLAY IT! IT IS WORTH YOUR TIME!!… Expand
  6. Cube6gamer
    Mar 15, 2021
    9
    An underrated gem that is objectively the best game in the series with it's genius and fun game design.
    But because of the nostalgia demons, I still think the original is better.
  7. KingCurly
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    God damn this game is good. It has the most inventive level design of the whole new sup series and the multiplayer feels great because of the differences between Luigi and nabbit. Luigi is floaty and jumps high which is a nice change of pace. The time limit makes every level a speedrun and it feels great. However, some of the secrets are very very obscure and some are just unfair. NewGod damn this game is good. It has the most inventive level design of the whole new sup series and the multiplayer feels great because of the differences between Luigi and nabbit. Luigi is floaty and jumps high which is a nice change of pace. The time limit makes every level a speedrun and it feels great. However, some of the secrets are very very obscure and some are just unfair. New super Mario bros u has the same issue In edition this game really is an extension to super Mario bros. Most of the assets and the overworld are reused, and there aren't any new enemies or powerups. But the bottom line is that this game is great fun and definitely the most innovative out of all the games in the series except for the first. Just play it all ready.… Expand
  8. MrGoombs
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You get to play as luigi in this game and that is cool because luigi is cool
  9. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New Super Luigi U is great. It takes New Super Mario Bros. U and gives it the difficulty it lacked. The 100 second time limit (while rarely a threat) adds some intensity to the game and involves more creative level design than from Mario U. The Year of Luigi was very well celebrated here.

    Luigi controls pretty slippery but that only gives the game more difficulty so much so that I find it more enjoyable than Mario U. The boss fights are the same so the final boss is great, Ludwig is good and Kamek puts up a good fight but every other boss is pretty pathetic.

    While the main game is better than Mario U, Challenge mode is not included for the physical release which is disappointing as that means that for the physical release, the main game is the only mode available.

    This game is very good but lacking extra mode.    … Expand
  10. Weegee
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    New Super Luigi U is a DLC for New Super Mario Bros U. And it's like Super Mario Bros. U but harder.
  11. FNaF
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    The third NSMB game player 1 can play as Luigi once again on NSMBUD (Nintendo Switch)
  12. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    9
    O jogo é fantastico, usa todos os elementos do seu antecessor, New Super Mario Bros U, mas de um jeito diferente, as fases tem um level designer melhor, e suas fases são dificeis, junto com o tempo de 99 segundo para passar de fase, perfeito para aqueles que gostam de desafio!
  13. FreedomFighters
    Jan 11, 2018
    8
    When a new game gets "DLC," what do you often think that DLC is? A new level/weapon, a cosmetic change, or a small new game mode, right? Or, at most, it's a small expansion with a little of all of those things, right? Right. Not "New Super Luigi U," though; building on the formula from "New Super Mario Bros. U," "Luigi U" is a full-fledged game in and of itself, with 8 worlds to travel to,When a new game gets "DLC," what do you often think that DLC is? A new level/weapon, a cosmetic change, or a small new game mode, right? Or, at most, it's a small expansion with a little of all of those things, right? Right. Not "New Super Luigi U," though; building on the formula from "New Super Mario Bros. U," "Luigi U" is a full-fledged game in and of itself, with 8 worlds to travel to, just like in "Mario Bros. U." And, admittedly, it's a lot of fun!
    Being a slightly-different version of "Mario U," there's a lot to like about "Luigi U" from the jump: the gorgeous visuals, the polished gameplay, and the great level design. And with new "Luigi physics" (slippery movement, and flutter jump), the game feels pretty different. That, and it retains the fun and frantic multiplayer modes from "Mario U." That's a lot out of a simple "DLC expansion" but it's because of this that "Luigi U" shines.
    Unfortunately, the game still feels awfully similar to "Mario U," and the difficulty has been jacked-up A LOT, to the point that newcomers to the platformer genre might want to start with something else.
    Even so, considering all that it does as a downloadable expansion, "New Super Luigi U" is a nice, polished expansion and a solid addition to your Wii U library.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  14. Linkfan
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is the best 2D Mario I have ever played. It's not just simply a DLC of Super Mario Bros U, it is an independent game and is definitely one of the best wii u games.
  15. Focaccia
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    This game isn't just a DLC of Mario Bros U, it's a complete game and it's actually even better than Mario Bros U: you only have 100 seconds to finish every level, making the game more challenging, and the game features Luigi, who is much cooler than Mario and can jump higher than him. The 8 worlds' layout is the same but the levels are different. You should get both Super Mario Bros U andThis game isn't just a DLC of Mario Bros U, it's a complete game and it's actually even better than Mario Bros U: you only have 100 seconds to finish every level, making the game more challenging, and the game features Luigi, who is much cooler than Mario and can jump higher than him. The 8 worlds' layout is the same but the levels are different. You should get both Super Mario Bros U and Super Luigi U as they are both amazing games in single player and multi player.… Expand
  16. Stlouzilla
    Oct 1, 2016
    8
    There is nothing that dramatically separates this from New Super Mario Bros U - Luigi controls a little differently and the courses are centered around speed runs - but it is essentially an expansion pack. That isn't a bad thing considering how fantastic the core game is. Who is going to complain about more of a good thing?
  17. DubsGamer
    Jul 26, 2016
    9
    This DLC/Game is an amazing follow up to New Super Mario Bros U. It adds that extra level of difficulty that most recent Mario titles (Since the start of the 'New' Super Mario Bros Franchise) have been missing. As if New Super Mario Bros U wasn't good enough, this is a whole new level of greatness!
  18. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    10
    It is just the same as mario bros u well almost but doesn't mean the game is bad in general it is AWESOME! This is my 3rd favorite platformer on the Wii U!
  19. EpicLadySponge
    May 1, 2016
    8
    This was actually a DLC at first, but came to be its own game. Luigi's year is still going on and so, New Super Luigi U was made just to make you join his own adventures without Mario at all.
  20. alexssander
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    me parece excelente que Nintendo no haya dejado como segundo a Luigi... tuvimos que esperas mucho hasta el lanzamiento de Luigi´s mansion 2, así mismo al igual que los jugos de Mario los de su hermano son un Éxito ^^
  21. AMMANN7
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    8/10

    New Super Luigi U is one of the best DLC out there and manages to be a big challenge

    + Gameplay Mechanics
    + Level variety
    + 100 second rule
    + Luigi makes a difference

    - Two Toads
    - Nabbit is useless
    - Gamepad badly utilized
  22. iandizion713
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    New Super Luigi U was an awesome challenge. At first i thought it was kinda easy, but as i played more and more, the difficulty started to appear. Collecting all the Star Coins was very fun and finding the secret levels was also. Its a joy to have local coop in the gaming industry today, and i dont think i wouldve made it though it without my local buddies. Try it, buy it, you wont regret it.
  23. DBPirate1129
    Jan 12, 2015
    8
    I got this game as a compilation pack for when I first got my Wii U in 2013. If you'd like to see my review on New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U, please check out that page.

    New Super Luigi U was released as an add-on pack for Mario U but is now featured in this compilation as basically a side game. Mario is not in the game at all. Instead you be Luigi, who has his floaty and    I got this game as a compilation pack for when I first got my Wii U in 2013. If you'd like to see my review on New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U, please check out that page.

    New Super Luigi U was released as an add-on pack for Mario U but is now featured in this compilation as basically a side game. Mario is not in the game at all. Instead you be Luigi, who has his floaty and fluttery physics from Super Mario Bros. 2. It's the same style as Mario U but there's completely new levels and the game is much harder. In case you're not an expert and you're don't like hard things (like me), you can play as the invincible Nabbit.

    In New Super Luigi U, you only have 100 seconds to complete the challenging levels featured in the game. This makes the game not suited for multiplayer at all and this is one of the few games where I definitely wouldn't recommend it. No, seriously. I'm not kidding. It doesn't really give you much time to explore the levels as you constantly feel rushed but the game's fine on its own.

    Overall, New Super Luigi U is great if you like hard games...or if you just want to play it for fun and be Nabbit. You're better off getting it as DLC for Mario U then as buying it in stores.    … Expand
  24. Xanerith
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    This was well worth the money, this is how DLC's should be done. Anyway the game itself is fun and I love the challenge, It might seem easy at first, but just wait the challenge really picks up when you get into the later worlds.
  25. Zeldafan19
    Aug 16, 2014
    10
    This game is awesome for anyone who beat or loved Mario u. The courses are shorter, but I like them that way. It was interesting to see how Nintendo could come up with different courses so fast. The price is awesome: $20 for a game that is just as big as the main game. The map is the same, which is the only thing I didn't like. Since Mario isn't in the game, he is replaced by NabbitThis game is awesome for anyone who beat or loved Mario u. The courses are shorter, but I like them that way. It was interesting to see how Nintendo could come up with different courses so fast. The price is awesome: $20 for a game that is just as big as the main game. The map is the same, which is the only thing I didn't like. Since Mario isn't in the game, he is replaced by Nabbit the invincible bunny, who is immune to almost everything. Nabbit was a good addition to the game because this game is much harder than Mario u, but by using Nabbit it's about the same. Buy Mario u first, then pick this up.… Expand
  26. SwitSwat
    Jul 31, 2014
    9
    This DLC is pretty much NSMBU but with a greater challenge. A smaller time limit and more challenging levels keep it interesting and more so with friends. (Oh, and no Mario so for all of you Mario fanboys, sorry. Luigi fans rejoice!)
  27. how_are_u
    Jul 28, 2014
    10
    Basically like New. Super Mario Bros wii but with a new control scheme and much higher challenge factor, plus better replay value. Fans of New. Super Mario Bros wii, hear me out, get this game. You'll love it.
  28. redrx8gt2005
    Jul 5, 2014
    9
    Take New Super Mario U , Add Nabbit , Remove Mario , Add 99 Second Time Limit , You Get New Super Luigi U , the levels are also much harder , none the less , worth picking up , definitely the challenge mario platformer fans have been craving
  29. Brennnan
    May 11, 2014
    9
    before i review this i originally thought this was going to be a redo of the original game with a time expansion. but after looking at it a bit more closely, i found that this game has similarities but with a better level design. i'm glad that Luigi has his own 2D game instead of catching ghost. but what I find cool about it is that it has hidden 8-bit Luigis throughout the game. ibefore i review this i originally thought this was going to be a redo of the original game with a time expansion. but after looking at it a bit more closely, i found that this game has similarities but with a better level design. i'm glad that Luigi has his own 2D game instead of catching ghost. but what I find cool about it is that it has hidden 8-bit Luigis throughout the game. i definetly think if you don't have this DCL you don't know what you're missing.… Expand
  30. TheQuietGamer
    Apr 5, 2014
    9
    Don't mistake this for just more of the same Mario gameplay. Luigi has his own unique tricks up his sleeve that make this one no 2D platformer fan should miss. As far as changes to the formula goes, the time limit is shorter and Luigi jumps differently than Mario does. The time limit here is also shorter and the new 80+ levels are much tougher than in New Super Mario Bros. U. To make upDon't mistake this for just more of the same Mario gameplay. Luigi has his own unique tricks up his sleeve that make this one no 2D platformer fan should miss. As far as changes to the formula goes, the time limit is shorter and Luigi jumps differently than Mario does. The time limit here is also shorter and the new 80+ levels are much tougher than in New Super Mario Bros. U. To make up for the shorter time-limit the levels are noticeably shorter than in the main game, but they are still a blast to play through and excellently designed.

    Just about every part of this DLC/expansion pack is incredibly well made, and Luigi really shines here. It's an excellent addition to the already excellent main game's content, and considering this is available through download or in disc form at stores, there's really no reason why you shouldn't play it. Luigi make take center stage here, but the platforming is just as excellent as all of the Mario games to come before it.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 5, 2013
    85
    Luigi's own adventure is probably one of the largest DLC packets on the market. The whole New Super Mario U has been remixed, the difficulty level has been tuned, and the slim main character is totally different from the plump plumber. This add-on is well worth the money. [Sept 2013]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 19, 2013
    80
    An unexpected expansion pack for the New Super Mario Bros. U brings new levels, a new hero, more intense gameplay, and higher difficulty level. It's a shame the multiplayer game is a fail. [Issue#232]
  3. GamingXP
    Sep 16, 2013
    86
    If you have some resistance against frustration and want a short but intensive trip into the New Super Mario Bros. Universe, you should keep that addition in mind.
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