New Super Mario Bros. U

 Wii U
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 961 Ratings

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  1. redrx8gt2005
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    One of the best Games on the Wii U , Graphics Look Stunning , Its Old School Mario at its Best , definitely worth picking up a wii u to play all the mario games so far , mario kart 8 , new super luigi , mario 3d world ...
  2. Hammad80
    Dec 22, 2013
    8
    A very fun game to play. HD graphics and very detailed. Crisp sound. The thing is that it is the same thing OVER and OVER again, but still, great game and fun to play.
  3. Lakshry
    Feb 8, 2014
    8
    Let's sum-up my feelings about this game, considering i had New Super Mario Bros. Wii

    Positive: -Graphics *-* ! I really find myself looking at the decor and saying it's beautiful. -It still pleasant and funny ! -There are some new interesting mechanics -The baby yoshis is a nice add -Catching Nabbit is quite easy but adds a bit more challenge -The new games in the toad houses    Let's sum-up my feelings about this game, considering i had New Super Mario Bros. Wii

    Positive:
    -Graphics *-* ! I really find myself looking at the decor and saying it's beautiful.
    -It still pleasant and funny !
    -There are some new interesting mechanics
    -The baby yoshis is a nice add
    -Catching Nabbit is quite easy but adds a bit more challenge
    -The new games in the toad houses

    Negative:
    -It may be me but i had the feeling the levels were quite short
    -It's much easier if you already experienced super mario bros on Wii, and it feels more like a New super mario bros Wii 2 than a brand new game
    -Indeed, more innovation wouldn't have be bad

    That's almost all i have to say. In conclusion, it's a really nice game, but i suggest that if you're hesitating between this game and another platformer (like DKtropical freeze which is coming soon), you'd better buy the other game. Yep, i'd put Mario Bros U as a secondary game for Wii U even if it's very good !
    Also, i mut precise that i bought it with New Super Luigi U (which i didn't experienced yet) and i think it has the capacity (with what i saw from it) to offset New Super Mario Bros. U problems. One last thing, i suggest you buy the version with NSLU included, it's cheaper from what i saw.    … Expand
  4. C-Threep
    Mar 14, 2014
    9
    I'm trying to think of reasons why this game isn't a flawless 10/10 experience, and I am having a hard time doing so. This 2D platforming at it's finest. I'm amazed how how accessible this game is, too; a 5 year could play this and have a great time, yet a 25 year old can enjoy it just as much, maybe even more. Item collecting adds a great challenge (getting all of the star coins is aboutI'm trying to think of reasons why this game isn't a flawless 10/10 experience, and I am having a hard time doing so. This 2D platforming at it's finest. I'm amazed how how accessible this game is, too; a 5 year could play this and have a great time, yet a 25 year old can enjoy it just as much, maybe even more. Item collecting adds a great challenge (getting all of the star coins is about as difficult as any challenging game out there). Multiplayer is a ton of fun, but therein lies my only gripe with the game: trying to fit 4 players onto a small 2D world, let alone 2 players, presents its frustrating challenges. Many times I found myself launched into an infernal lava pit because I bumped into another player. MANY MANY TIMES. It's usually funny, but when you've played a hard level 20 times and keep dying because of bumping into other players while jumping...yeah, my one gripe. Otherwise, flawless 2D Mario fun!… Expand
  5. joaopontesvaz
    Nov 2, 2016
    8
    Graphics: 8.2 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 9 Fun/Story: 8.2

    Like all Mario´s games: colorful, great level design, addicted and intuitive gameplay. Perhaps less repetition and more innovation could raised the score.
  6. ufmeta
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    I just finished the first player story mode and I have to say -- I am impressed! It was easy to learn, but difficult to master. Some levels I died more than I'd like to admit -- but I always got a chuckle reading other players' postings to miiverse. Overall, I'd give this a 10/10. Next up -- New Super Luigi U!!!
  7. dinosauryoshi
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    A brilliantly polished 2D Mario title that doesn’t do much new, but doesn’t do much wrong either.

    To start with I’d like to point out I’m hardly a 2D Mario expert, Mario 64 was my introduction to the series and my only real experience of 2D Mario games up until recently was the original Gameboy titles, I’m reliably informed those are outliers in the series. I very quickly found out that    A brilliantly polished 2D Mario title that doesn’t do much new, but doesn’t do much wrong either.

    To start with I’d like to point out I’m hardly a 2D Mario expert, Mario 64 was my introduction to the series and my only real experience of 2D Mario games up until recently was the original Gameboy titles, I’m reliably informed those are outliers in the series. I very quickly found out that removing a dimension instantly made me rubbish at a game I’m usually good at and it took me a lot of practice to get good. Once I did however I started having a ball.

    Visually it looks great, things popping out nicely in HD although if I’m going to be picky a little more vibrancy in the tone of 3D World would have been great.

    The overworld is great and I’ve always liked the all levels fit a certain theme in the worlds approach, whether it be jungle, ice, or desert, there’s plenty of variety and I got a nice feeling of excitement on completing each world in anticipation of what the next world would be and how the levels were going to look. The individual levels are brilliantly designed too and all have some sort of level characteristic that isn’t repeated again making each level feel individual and ensuring that things never get repetitive, a rarity in the platformer world.

    The gameplay - like the rest of the game - is polished to perfection with Mario’s mechanics feeling spot on, you feel in control despite his heavily momentum based mechanics. The difficulty curve is great and things get plenty challenging later in the game. The star coins add another level of difficulty for those who are up for the challenge.

    Although I wasn’t compelled to collect all those star coins, doing so certainly adds length to a game that already has plenty of content. The star coins are very challenging at times and I found it too frustrating to go for them all but someone with more skill will likely enjoy the challenge and will be rewarded with some extra levels. I was more inclined to find the secret exits and their associated secret levels which I very much enjoyed. The secret levels were generally pretty short, but a lot of fun.

    I hear that the music is basically recycled from all the previous ‘New Super Mario Bros.’ entries but as this is the first entry in the series I’ve played this didn’t bother me. I liked the music in general, it’s not amazing, but more than adequate although a little more variety would certainly have been welcome. I’m sure if you’ve played all the previous entries things will be starting to get a bit stale on the musical front by now at this point however and it’s a shame Nintendo didn’t put as much effort into the music as they clearly did the rest of the game.

    The ability to play with 4 players is cool too, it’s certainly not the most optimal way to play the game, but a welcome addition nonetheless and I had a lot of fun playing co-op with a friend - even if I was losing lives like nobody’s business.

    Overall this is a perfectly polished 2D Mario title with excellent and varied level design, a great overworld featuring plenty of secret exits, and plenty of content. The only things letting it down are the music, uninspired bosses, and how it doesn’t try much new. These nitpicks aside however it’s a brilliant polishing of a very enjoyable formula.    … Expand
  8. Zeldafan19
    Aug 16, 2014
    9
    This is not another NSMB game. Instead, this is Mario 3 and Mario World combined, creating an amazing and memorable experience that makes this by far my favorite 2d Mario game (and yes I've played through world and 3, which are 2 and 3 respectively). The graphics and sound are great, and as the first hd Mario game the colors really "pop." The game is easy to pick up and play by anyone.This is not another NSMB game. Instead, this is Mario 3 and Mario World combined, creating an amazing and memorable experience that makes this by far my favorite 2d Mario game (and yes I've played through world and 3, which are 2 and 3 respectively). The graphics and sound are great, and as the first hd Mario game the colors really "pop." The game is easy to pick up and play by anyone. An obvious buy for fans of Nintendo's most famous franchise.… Expand
  9. Linkruleshyrule
    Oct 3, 2014
    8
    This is a great game but i think its time for Nintendo to move on from the "New Series" Like something that is as great as galaxay, mario 64 or even 3d world but i want the next mario to be even funner than them. Dont make another New series Mario game please Nintendo im begging you they are just to much of the same
  10. sonic4president
    Nov 11, 2014
    9
    Easily the best in the New Super Mario Bros series. Even though it offers almost nothing new, the beautiful graphics from the wii u and the fluent game play makes it easily the best.
  11. DBPirate1129
    Jan 12, 2015
    9
    I got New Super Mario Bros. U as a compilation when I purchased my Wii U. If you want to see my review of New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U, please look at that game's page.

    New Super Mario Bros. U was a Wii U launch title that tried but didn't really use the GamePad well. Thankfully, it still has the genius level design like the rest of the New Super Mario series and cheerful    I got New Super Mario Bros. U as a compilation when I purchased my Wii U. If you want to see my review of New Super Mario Bros. U + New Super Luigi U, please look at that game's page.

    New Super Mario Bros. U was a Wii U launch title that tried but didn't really use the GamePad well. Thankfully, it still has the genius level design like the rest of the New Super Mario series and cheerful art style that always keeps me coming back. One of the levels in Soda Jungle (styled like Van Gogh's Starry Night) is particularly beautiful.

    The multiplayer from New Super Mario Bros. Wii is back and its as hectic as ever. It still doesn't really fit my definition of fun but I guess if you have nothing else to do, you should try it out. The Flying Squirrel Acorn is the new power-up in this game. It allows you glide and hang onto walls to hide from enemies. It's really unique and I'd like to see it return in a later Mario game.

    Baby Yoshis also make a return. There are three types: bubble, light, and balloon. The bubble one, as you may have guessed, blows bubbles to trap enemies and turn them into coins. The light one can create a path for you in dark underground levels and the balloon one can help you get to higher places. The Baby Yoshis are a great addition to freshen up the gameplay. One of my few problems with Mario U is that when you get to World 6, there's an insane difficulty spike but that's mostly it.

    Overall, New Super Mario Bros. U is the best in the New Super Mario series and besides the lack of improvement in multiplayer and the difficulty spike, it's not anything you're going to want to miss.    … Expand
  12. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    If you love 2D mario platformers this is your game! This was the 1st Wii U title I 100%'d, great fun!

    Pros:
    + Clever and imaginative level designs
    + Challenging and rewarding
    + nostalgic

    Con:
    - multiplayer is a bit messy (but still fun!)
  13. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    8
    new super mario bros u es mi primer juego de wiiu, excelente juego de plataformas ver a mario por primera ves en hd es increible, nintendo EAD a creado un excelente juego, pero muy poco innovador, trae el exito de wii para wiiu, la banda sonora se me hizo ya muy usada, no quita que sea muy buena, pero reciclar nunca es bueno, ahora los puntos buenos, excelente rejugabilidad, dificultad muynew super mario bros u es mi primer juego de wiiu, excelente juego de plataformas ver a mario por primera ves en hd es increible, nintendo EAD a creado un excelente juego, pero muy poco innovador, trae el exito de wii para wiiu, la banda sonora se me hizo ya muy usada, no quita que sea muy buena, pero reciclar nunca es bueno, ahora los puntos buenos, excelente rejugabilidad, dificultad muy buena de facil a realmente exigente, niveles muy bien logrados y el punto mas fuerte los yoshi bebe me recuerda mucho a mario world esa joya de snes, la batalla contra bowser es una de las mas epicas de la saga, bueno, new super mario es un excelente juego de plataformas pero que falla en la innovaccion se parece mucho al de wii, nota 8,5… Expand
  14. Ponchitocore
    Jul 13, 2015
    10
    La manera en la que inova el juego com 5 jugadores simultaneos en un juego de plataforma me parece estupenda, el uso de comentarios via online me parece mucho mejor que los logros de microsoft, reperesentando un verdadero reto vivo y constante, sin contar las horas y horas de carcajadas en el multijugador, considero a este juego una pieza que no debe faltar en niguna coleccion!!
  15. Jovialus
    Aug 11, 2015
    8
    It's a great game. I have to admit it looks a lot like it's predecessor on the Wii, in terms of graphics (only now it's in HD) and gameplay. Still, it's a great game and it plays good. There's a good amount of content and especially the levels in Superstar Road are really cool and satisfying to complete.
  16. CntrlAltDel101
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    Nintendo show us they are the kings of 2D platformers. Brilliant level design and excellent visuals made this game a joy to play.

    The platforming can be challenging but with the excellent LUIGI HELP facility after several failed attempts at a level, even younger player can have the sense of progression and achievement.
  17. JRRR
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    This is easily one of the best 2D Mario games ever, up there with SMB3 and SMW. Great graphics, great controls and great level design, easily the best of the "NEW" Mario series, a must buy.
  18. Cosmozerk
    Feb 26, 2016
    8
    New super mario bros u is a good game, but not an amazing one tho.

    STORY: Bowser kidnaps peach and mario must go save, well that didn't take too long. PRESENTATION: Graphics, art direction, and aesthetics everything looks nice, however that's because it looks just like all the other new super mario bros games and aside from some new graphical ideas like the new acuarela type levels    New super mario bros u is a good game, but not an amazing one tho.

    STORY: Bowser kidnaps peach and mario must go save, well that didn't take too long.

    PRESENTATION: Graphics, art direction, and aesthetics everything looks nice, however that's because it looks just like all the other new super mario bros games and aside from some new graphical ideas like the new acuarela type levels and such there's really nothing terribly new, but the game still looks good, it's colorful, it's in HD and for me that's all i need to keep my eyes happy.

    GAMEPLAY: It's pretty much just new super mario bros wii with some "new" things, obviously, mario controls exactly like his wii counterpart, he can jump, run, ground pound and do the spin jump.
    There are some new levels and bosses, but many ideas are ripped right out of new super mario bros wii and the new power ups like the acorn suit along with the P variation aren't enough to make it feel fresh. All the old power ups are back, though you can unlock use the propeller and penguin suit in the special 9th world, yeah that's back too and once again you have to collect all star coins of every level of every world to unlock all the level of the...well 9th world (and no it's not a spoiler because anyone that has played any mario game post super mario world knows that something like this exists).
    The level designs once again are creative and solid and there's secret alternate roots hidden in some levels to get shortcuts to reach bowser a lot earlier, but you will have to play an extra level in order to complete the shortcut. Yoshi is back to give you power ups when you collect 5 fruits , he can eat enemies and do the flutter jump, but now the baby yoshis are back from super mario world and depending on the color they can do a number of things, the yellow ones can illuminate areas, the pink ones can become a balloon and allow you to get multiple jumps in the air, finally the blue one's can shoot bubbles that can convert enemies into coins and you can bounce on them.
    In toad houses you can play minigames to get more power ups (that you can stack up in a bar returning from super mario bros 3) and get extra lives. There's also this nabbits chases where you have to catch a thief named nabbit in order to return the stuff that he robbed to a toad, this is the way that you get the P acorn suit. Enemy battles are back from super mario bros 3 and they behave just like in that game, you enter a battle arena to clear out the enemies in it and if you do it you will get a reward. Finally local 4 player madness it's back and it's more chaotic than ever, now a 5th player can join in on the madness, by placing platforms all over the level....just....don't do it. I can't talk much about the challenge or mii modes because i haven't touched them, but i'm sure they are fun.

    In conclusion New Super Mario Bros U it's a good game, but i don't think it's worth paying full price for it, unlike the title says the game is not that "new" and it really depends on old mechanics in order to have quality and doesn't do anything to set it apart from the wii counterpart, on top of all that the game is not that hard. I managed to remain at above 80 lives in my entire playthrough with it clocking at 12 hours with 100% completion. I feel that if you already have New super mario bros wii, then i say you are not missing on anything, but if you don't and just so happens that you have a wii u....then go ahead pick it up, but only on the cheap. I'll give it a 8/10. It's a good game but nothing spectacular.    … Expand
  19. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 26, 2016
    8
    Mario's back in another NEW Super Mario Bros. adventure. Only this type, he's going to your Wii U to have the most fun out of any gamer out there possible.
  20. vinicius77777
    Feb 24, 2016
    8
    esse jogo é divertido e bom pra passar o tempo, relembrar a época dos jogos 2D. ele tem ótimos desafios, ótima trilha sonora, boa jogabilidade. porém perde alguns pontos: continua não dando pra jogar online o modo cassa moedas, isso foi uma coisa que eu reclamei do bros wii e continua no mario bros u. esse foi o maior motivo pra eu não ter dado 10. mas dei 8 pois é um jogo muito bom praesse jogo é divertido e bom pra passar o tempo, relembrar a época dos jogos 2D. ele tem ótimos desafios, ótima trilha sonora, boa jogabilidade. porém perde alguns pontos: continua não dando pra jogar online o modo cassa moedas, isso foi uma coisa que eu reclamei do bros wii e continua no mario bros u. esse foi o maior motivo pra eu não ter dado 10. mas dei 8 pois é um jogo muito bom pra passar o tempo e jogar com os amigos. mas com um modo online ficaria show.… Expand
  21. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    Another great 2D Mario game for the collection. Not quite as good as some previous entries in the series but still a must own game if you have a Wii U.
  22. Roman_Jeros
    Apr 15, 2016
    9
    Muy bueno, pero le falto poquito para ser excelente... El HD le sienta muy bien y en cuanto a la jugabilidad es estupenda... Me hubiera gustado que incluyeran a "Dry Bowser" como jefe final...
  23. LinkxPeach
    Sep 14, 2016
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. U is a fun platform game. But, as you progress throughout the game. Each stage gets too challenging causing you to get hit so frequently and causing you to lose your power-up so quickly and possibly losing so many lives on the same level. It's very hard to received nearly 1 billion score points. This is so frustrating, but the game is great!
  24. Figster512
    May 21, 2016
    9
    This is one of the hardest Mario games I've played, which is very surprising considering Mario's recent history. The graphics are good and the gameplay is fun but challenging. The 4-player co-op mode returns, with 4 players able to play on the same screen. One new feature that I really like is that one player can use the GamePad while everyone else is playing with Wii Remotes, and theThis is one of the hardest Mario games I've played, which is very surprising considering Mario's recent history. The graphics are good and the gameplay is fun but challenging. The 4-player co-op mode returns, with 4 players able to play on the same screen. One new feature that I really like is that one player can use the GamePad while everyone else is playing with Wii Remotes, and the person using the GamePad can either help or harm the other players by touching the screen to create small platforms. The game doesn't take very long to complete, but there is a $20 DLC pack which gives Luigi his own game. It is called New Super Luigi U. It has just as many levels as the main game, except they are completely different and the levels each last 1 minute. This means you have to speed through the levels with Luigi's slideyness and high jumping. Overall this is another great Mario platformer that's still worth a purchase.… Expand
  25. el_Ithur
    Jul 31, 2016
    9
    Entretenido juego, de todos los Mario "new" es el que se siente mas cercano a los de NES en cuanto a la curva de dificultad. Si tienes una wiiU no puedes no tener un mario clásico 2D
  26. Stlouzilla
    Oct 1, 2016
    10
    Quite simply, New Super Mario Bros. U is one of the main reasons to own a Wii U. Never mind the naysayers - it is a dramatic jump forward from New Super Mario Bros on the Wii. HD makes the Mushroom Kingdom pop like never before and the levels and gameplay are more perfectly polished and honed than ever. No body makes platform games like Nintendo and NSMBU is the product of a prize runnerQuite simply, New Super Mario Bros. U is one of the main reasons to own a Wii U. Never mind the naysayers - it is a dramatic jump forward from New Super Mario Bros on the Wii. HD makes the Mushroom Kingdom pop like never before and the levels and gameplay are more perfectly polished and honed than ever. No body makes platform games like Nintendo and NSMBU is the product of a prize runner at their peak.… Expand
  27. alexstunky
    May 25, 2018
    8
    Aun que sea el típico juego de Mario plataformero, hay que aplaudir que nos sigue divirtiendo, pero lo que si me encanto son sus nuevos modos de juego, nada más que agregar, muy recomendado, divertido y sin duda le dedicaras su tiempo para completar el juego hasta el 100%.
    Gracias Nintendo.
  28. Focaccia
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Bros U is the best 2D Mario game since Super Mario World, the levels are fun in single player as well as in multi player. The 8 worlds are extremely well organised and the difficulty level for each world is just right. There is a huge variety of power ups therefore enhancing the gameplay. This is the first HD Mario bros and it looks stunning. The controls with the gamepad areSuper Mario Bros U is the best 2D Mario game since Super Mario World, the levels are fun in single player as well as in multi player. The 8 worlds are extremely well organised and the difficulty level for each world is just right. There is a huge variety of power ups therefore enhancing the gameplay. This is the first HD Mario bros and it looks stunning. The controls with the gamepad are original and very easy to master. This is the Wii u's best launch title and one of the best Wii u titles to date.… Expand
  29. clay3232
    Oct 31, 2017
    8
    A solid game, but nothing you haven't seen or done before in this series. Super Mario Maker really went on to prove how simple it was for Nintendo when making these titles.
  30. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    Your Typical Terrific Mario Game
    New Super Mario Bros U Has Everything That Makes A Great Mario Game.
  31. vvmax
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    Big improvement over the DS original. Amazing 2D Mario Game for Wii U. There are lots of new power ups, enemies and this is an amazing game
  32. robertoiglesias
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    New Super Mario Bros. U is probably the best NSMB game. It is very fun, creative, and super. The character selection is good and the levels all feel different and creative. The castle and tower fights are definitely fun, and the Koopalings are more challenging. The artwork is beautiful like 3D World.
    It has 4 of the best worlds in any Mario game:
    Sparkling Waters, the water world with my    New Super Mario Bros. U is probably the best NSMB game. It is very fun, creative, and super. The character selection is good and the levels all feel different and creative. The castle and tower fights are definitely fun, and the Koopalings are more challenging. The artwork is beautiful like 3D World.
    It has 4 of the best worlds in any Mario game:
    Sparkling Waters, the water world with my favorite ghost house level, great underwater levels, and neat overworld levels.
    Frosted Glacier, the snow world with great icy levels, and amazing graphics.
    Peach's Castle, no more Bowser's lava world. It's finally the castle that's the final obstacle. This is great and the levels are a joyride. Plus, the story goes from Peach being kidnapped to the castle being invaded and taken over.
    and the OG Soda Jungle, 4 different creative sections with every level having great designs, especially Painted Swampland and Deepsea Ruins.
    The other worlds, Acorn Plains (no longer the Mushroom Kingdom), Layer Cake Desert, Rock Candy Mines, and Meringue Clouds are also great too.
    The Super Acorn and P Acorn are some of the best power ups and the new running up walls feature for the Mini Mushroom is neat as well.

    I love NSMBU. It's my 2nd favorite main Mario game after Odyssey.    … Expand
  33. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    Best entry in NSMB series, a lot of challenging levels to play. Looks and sounds identical to wii game, preety sad thing. Co-op again is amazing, but only with people that have determination to play it with you.
  34. Yushy
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    - 8.0 -

    Well, probabilmente uno dei giochi più insignificanti e dimenticati, insieme a Super Mario Bros: 2, anche se onestamente l'ho preferito ad esso ed a Super Mario Bros Wii, i livelli sono decisamente migliori e più enjoinabily, ma oltre questo non è altro che un classico super mario.
  35. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    9
    Graficos lindos, fases divertidas e criativas, musica fantastica, o melhor da saga New e um dos melhores do Wii U!
  36. Janek1907
    Dec 27, 2019
    9
    The best 2d Mario of all time. I had very much fun while playing. One of the best games for WiiU.
  37. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New Super Mario Bros. U is a good game. While it feels incredibly similar to the Wii version, the new additions to this game are very good at changing the gameplay.

    The Super Acorn has got to be one of the best power ups we have seen in 2D Mario and with the Propeller Mushroom and Penguin Suit also returning, the selection of power-ups here is very good. While the story is basically non-existent, Bowser kidnapped Peach, get her back. The final boss takes place in Peach's Castle as Bowser takes over the castle, transforming it into one more suitable for him. This is a nice change from the standard plan of the Koopa King but still pretty generic. However, the final boss itself is something special. I won't spoil it but it is one of the best final bosses in 2D Mario to date.

    However, other bosses are truly forgettable. The Koopalings are back from New Super Mario Bros. Wii and aside from in World 7 (Ludwig) none of them really put up a good fight. The level design is also pretty weak. The levels are good but very samey. Multiple levels feel the same.

    Overall, this is a great addition to the Mario franchise but not the go to experience on the Wii U.    … Expand
  38. 100percenter
    May 6, 2020
    10
    Fun and creative game. Every level utilized mechanics in different ways to make each level seem distinct and new. I find myself replaying this game often with new challenges every time. Like I’ll try speedruns, no power ups, no running, etc. while I do like making up my own challenges, it’s still fun to just play the game how it was intended. I also admire the fact that the gameFun and creative game. Every level utilized mechanics in different ways to make each level seem distinct and new. I find myself replaying this game often with new challenges every time. Like I’ll try speedruns, no power ups, no running, etc. while I do like making up my own challenges, it’s still fun to just play the game how it was intended. I also admire the fact that the game acknowledges you when you actually 100% the game. They gift you little certificates and I just think that’s sweet.… Expand
  39. Eny2505
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    EVEN MORE of the same stuff. We reached a point where its getting really boring now. It is still really fun to play but its so repetitive. Bonus points for multiplayer options and challenge mode. Underwhelming launch title for the Wii U.
  40. sparkyLELEK
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I just had a Great time playing it and searching for everything the Wii U Gamepad was used well, I think.
  41. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    9
    For me the best game of the New 2d series, great music and level design as always. Very pretty graphics too.
  42. PhoneTheo
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    So Goos Game
  43. Porcupine2009
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    I have very vivid memories of playing this game back in, what, 2013? Amazing game! Not without a few bugs and flaws, of course, but still a great game nonetheless. The story is fine, the gameplay is amazing, and overall it's a hyperload of nostalgia for me. 9.8/10.
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#7 Best Wii U Game of 2012
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#2 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2012
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#1 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2012

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Armchair Empire
    Feb 21, 2013
    90
    Everyone gets a chance to play and interact and have fun. Really, that’s what Nintendo excels at, getting everyone involved and allowing childish enthusiasm to file down the sharp corners of the vexation of adulthood and life experience. New Super Mario Bros. U does that very thing.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 19, 2013
    90
    Yes, the new 2D adventure is not a demonstration of Wii U's potential, but it's extremely competent as a plataformer, adding some elements that probably will accompany the series in the future and making, though perhaps unconsciously with its final boss, the eyes of players sparkle and give us a taste of what to expect of Mario in its next tridimensional adventure.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Feb 14, 2013
    77
    No matter how much content is recycled here, New Super Mario Bros. U is a gem in Wii U’s launch line-up. Problem is, there is nothing that sets it apart from a long line of its predecessors.
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