New Super Mario Bros. U

 Wii U
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 961 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 715 out of 961
  2. Mixed: 176 out of 961
  3. Negative: 70 out of 961
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  1. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    7
    {RU]
    Говорю честно, играть в соло очень скучно. Если вы уже набили руку в этой серии, тогда она не особо уникальная. НО! Если проходите её в мультиплеере, тогда получити незабываемый фан. Как-то так :3
  2. Theperson
    Nov 3, 2022
    4
    Luigi's a **** in this game and that makes me have jaundice. Btw have you ever played gex
  3. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    7
    Episodio divertente e colorato, giocabile anche in più persone.
    Un platform 2D che segue i classici episodi di Mario, con grafica colorata e ottima giocabilità.
  4. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    7
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  5. lolzliam
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    i love this game on the wii u i havent 100%ed it and its also my first i want new super lugei u but this will do as one of my favorite wii u games
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. blinkmass
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    A good game, but in retrospect, a terrible launch title for the Wii U. It did a poor job demonstrating the console's capabilities, both in terms of HD graphics and utilizing the GamePad in a compelling way. Not to mention the fact that it released the same year as NSMB2, cannibalizing sales between both games. This was never going to be a system seller, (which a first-party launch titleA good game, but in retrospect, a terrible launch title for the Wii U. It did a poor job demonstrating the console's capabilities, both in terms of HD graphics and utilizing the GamePad in a compelling way. Not to mention the fact that it released the same year as NSMB2, cannibalizing sales between both games. This was never going to be a system seller, (which a first-party launch title should be) considering there were three cheaper, practically identical alternatives available on other consoles.

    If this game has anything going for it, it's the challenge mode. I sunk 15+ hours into finishing that alone, and I enjoyed it considerably more than the main campaign. However, there's really not much else notable about it in comparison to the other games in the series, which appears to be a running theme. The NSMB series is so overdone at this point (and was 11 years ago) and this isn't the big refresh 2D Mario needed and the Wii U deserved, which we seem to be finally getting with Super Mario Bros. Wonder.    … Expand
  10. PhoneTheo
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    So Goos Game
  11. 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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Awards & Rankings

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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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84

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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