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  1. Aug 29, 2023
    9
    This Game Is Very Fun Mario's Physics Feel Great There Is 9 Worlds To Fully Explore And With 3 New Power-Ups My Personally Favorite's are The Propeller Suit And The Penguin Suit.
    The Levels Are Fun And Action Pack With 3 Star Coins Each Level, The Levels Are Evan More Fun With The Power-Ups
    And With Multiplayer You Can Play With Friends with So Much Chaos. The Only Thing I Don't Like
    This Game Is Very Fun Mario's Physics Feel Great There Is 9 Worlds To Fully Explore And With 3 New Power-Ups My Personally Favorite's are The Propeller Suit And The Penguin Suit.
    The Levels Are Fun And Action Pack With 3 Star Coins Each Level, The Levels Are Evan More Fun With The Power-Ups
    And With Multiplayer You Can Play With Friends with So Much Chaos.
    The Only Thing I Don't Like Are The Cannons Because With The Cannons I Feel You Skip Way Too Much Game Like W1 To W5 Than To W8 Just Does Not Feel Right. So While The Games Isn't Perfect I Still Give It A 9/10.
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  2. Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best New Super Mario Beros games of the whole series. Its especially fun with friends even with your brother. Messing around in this game with your brother throwing shells at eachother is so fun.
  3. May 12, 2023
    10
    wiiheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  4. May 8, 2023
    9
    This game is way more enjoyable than new super mario bros ds. The levels aren't crammed as **** and they feel actually fun to play. I wish the world themes were a little more creative tho...
  5. Apr 23, 2023
    9
    Marios return to the home console was great but it feels too much like NSMB. Controls are whatever but a real multiplayer exists now
  6. Apr 10, 2023
    9
    As the first video game I ever played, Mario served as my gateway into all other Nintendo titles and gaming as a whole. I will always be thankful and nostalgic towards this game as a result. From a critical standpoint, this game does hold up very well with a great art style, fun new power-ups, and some appreciated love for the older titles in how bosses are handled and general levelAs the first video game I ever played, Mario served as my gateway into all other Nintendo titles and gaming as a whole. I will always be thankful and nostalgic towards this game as a result. From a critical standpoint, this game does hold up very well with a great art style, fun new power-ups, and some appreciated love for the older titles in how bosses are handled and general level structure. While the general feel of each character isn't as snappy and smooth as you might want, an increased layer of difficulty with later levels and engaging multiplayer cements this game as a modern classic that many gamers look fondly back on such as myself. Expand
  7. Apr 9, 2023
    10
    I truly believe that this is the pinnacle of 2d Mario. I may have bias because this was my first video game, but it’s by far the most difficult 2d Mario, excluding the lost levels. The multiplayer also allows for a lot of backstabbing and rage which is a blessing and a curse. I’ve never seen anyone else say this, but this game is amazing. Also Iggy in his chain chomp form both gave me aI truly believe that this is the pinnacle of 2d Mario. I may have bias because this was my first video game, but it’s by far the most difficult 2d Mario, excluding the lost levels. The multiplayer also allows for a lot of backstabbing and rage which is a blessing and a curse. I’ve never seen anyone else say this, but this game is amazing. Also Iggy in his chain chomp form both gave me a heart attack when playing it and kept me stuck on that level for weeks. Expand
  8. Mar 18, 2023
    10
    This game is just groundbreaking. Back in 2009 if you asked me which I was more excited for, New Super Mario Bros. for Wii or the second coming of Christ I would tell you nsmbwii this is the golden standard of all video games. It's the best video game to compare other games to while reviewing them. That's why I think about how much better or worse every game is than this to see how goodThis game is just groundbreaking. Back in 2009 if you asked me which I was more excited for, New Super Mario Bros. for Wii or the second coming of Christ I would tell you nsmbwii this is the golden standard of all video games. It's the best video game to compare other games to while reviewing them. That's why I think about how much better or worse every game is than this to see how good every game is. The game does EVERYTHING right and NOTHING wrong. It is the best game EVER MADE! Expand
  9. Mar 17, 2023
    10
    pure gold
    fun game, u fill u are like in a country in the sky playing this chit its super magic travel in diferent planets for kill kupalings
  10. Feb 1, 2023
    9
    tesla version the best one‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  11. Dec 27, 2021
    8
    Perhaps my favorite 2D Super Mario game, I've played this game for so many hours with my siblings.

    The level design awesome, and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable. Many power-ups to choose from, and all of them serve their purpose very well. There's a big variety of levels and minigames. The different worlds have their own gimmicks and unique levels, making the game feel fresh
    Perhaps my favorite 2D Super Mario game, I've played this game for so many hours with my siblings.

    The level design awesome, and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable. Many power-ups to choose from, and all of them serve their purpose very well.

    There's a big variety of levels and minigames. The different worlds have their own gimmicks and unique levels, making the game feel fresh every time. The underwater levels are quite annoying though because water restricts your movement and slows down the pace by a lot.

    The soundtrack is very iconic and exciting to listen to, it has its own personality in a cute way.

    Lastly, multiplayer works very well, and it's the best way to play the game.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10
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  12. Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  13. Dec 10, 2022
    9
    It's classic mario jump and run, with lots of cool items, some challenging levels and just fun gameplay
  14. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    This is the game that got me into gaming. Just got 100% at the end of the summer, and I can say it is amazing.
  15. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    after doing the 100% of the game (and some extra things) i can say that this game is a amazing game, i recommend it
  16. Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Diversión para un jugador y toda la familia, si se quiere. Diseño de niveles extraordinario.
  17. Oct 6, 2022
    8
    (8.5/10) - The multiplayer made this so fun to play. When I tried to go back to this game I realized that the controls were really difficult, so I don't know how I got so far when I was a kid. Never beat it though :l
  18. Aug 22, 2022
    8
    Platformers have been my go-to type of video games ever since I got into the hobby and I have this game to thank for it. New Super Mario Bros. Wii may not be the best platformer out there, but it's still very much a fun one. In this game we take control of Mario and friends to save Princess Peach.....plot summary over. (it's a Mario game what'd you expect)

    Presentation wise the game is
    Platformers have been my go-to type of video games ever since I got into the hobby and I have this game to thank for it. New Super Mario Bros. Wii may not be the best platformer out there, but it's still very much a fun one. In this game we take control of Mario and friends to save Princess Peach.....plot summary over. (it's a Mario game what'd you expect)

    Presentation wise the game is pretty good though that's about it. In fact the lack of originality is this game's biggest issue. The world themes are the same as NSMB for the DS and if you know that game, you'll know that they're pretty generic. Not to mention the graphics while pleasant, aren't anything special and the innovation is non-existent. The music also isn't one of Mario's strongest, though there are still some bops in here. My favorites include the athletic theme, map overworld themes, final boss, and end credits music. If you're looking for a platformer that breaks the mold, you won't find it here. That said, this game makes up for it with its controls and level design.

    Mario and friends control really well and in a platformer that's especially important to me.. There's plenty of moves you can perform as this game incorporates moves from 3D Mario games. it may seem like a lot but it won't take long to get used to it. It's fluid, varied, and satisfying. To make things even better we have the power ups. All of them are winners. The classics are as fun as ever and the new ones are great additions. The Propeller Mushroom can be very handy to gain heights and it comes with a nifty drill move to rain death from above. The Penguin Suit has a really fun slide ability and is able to freeze enemies (which makes the Ice Flower obsolete, oops). Overall the controls are very satisfactory and the power ups are fun.

    The levels themselves are also very good. There isn't anything that special about them but they're at least mostly consistent in quality. Some worlds are more fun than others (World 5 and 8 are my favorites while 2 and 6 are my least favorites) but there is none I dislike and their gimmicks do enough to set them apart. The best way to play these levels is to speedrun them. It's really satisfying though not all levels are designed for this playstyle and I did lose most of my lives due to recklessness. Though to be honest, unless you're extremely impatient, you won't lose many lives.

    This game's difficulty curve is mostly balanced. There's a small difficult spike here and there but it basically starts off easy and by the end it's mostly standard. This also applies to the boss fights which aren't all that great. Each world has two fights with a Koopaling. The first fight all play mostly the same. Really easy to dodge attacks and three hits before death. The second battles are more interesting and a few can get rather tense but they're nothing that special still. The exceptions are the Bowser Jr. battles. These are still not that hard but they're all satisfying. (Especially the second one) Also the final boss is sick, If a little easy. So if you're looking for a challenge, then you'll only find it near the end of the game. Though if cooperation is your only weakness, then don't play this with three other players.

    Multiplayer is a great addition to this game. I played this with one other person and it was fun. (Especially the sabotage) Plus the mechanic that allows you to go into a bubble at any time to save you from harm or a bottomless pit is rather useful to help younger players to get into Mario...(or cheat). So definitely consider this for some good multiplayer fun. Fair warning though: More than 2 players will more than likely lead to chaos.

    The last thing I wanna talk about is the completion process. The only thing you need to do is find all of the secret exits, collect all the star coins, and AVOID THE SUPER GUIDE AT ALL COST!!!. (Trust me) I think this is definitely worth it as it forces you to go off the beaten path at times and come on, who doesn't love collecting shiny things? The reward for 100% all may not be very special but this is a case of the journey being the real reward. (But the star coins do unlock some other things that are really cool)

    Overall, I'd still say this game holds up. There isn't anything amazing or original about it and it's on the easy side but even ignoring my nostalgia it's still a consistently enjoyable game. The controls are satisfactory, the power-ups are mostly strong, the levels are generally well-crafted, the presentation is still good, and the multiplayer is fun. It's not the best 2D adventure the king of platformers has to offer, but it's still a fun one and a great intro to the genre.

    Score: 8/10 (probably a high 7 at best but I have nostalgia for this one. It's the first game I ever beat. Cut me some slack. :D)
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  19. Jul 11, 2022
    10
    goated game, i have beaten it so many times. controls are great, level design is fun and interesting, and the gameplay (ESPECIALLY COOP) is fun as **** and playing this game with 4 people… some of the most fun you’ll ever have
  20. May 30, 2022
    8
    Exelente juego lastima que con tantas entregas posteriores la saga de newsupermariobross se vuelve muy repetitiva y aburrida
  21. Jan 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game so much. I remember playing this game with my friend, good times.
  22. Nov 26, 2021
    8
    Good

    - interesting use of motion controls for platforms. Trying to move left and right while tilting the wiimote to move the platform is challenging. - new power ups. Bringing Yoshi back is cool, adds diversity to the gameplay - the numbered platforms where you had to kill enemies to keep the platform afloat was neat. - the spin koopa cart boss fight was kinda fun - the
    Good

    - interesting use of motion controls for platforms. Trying to move left and right while tilting the wiimote to move the platform is challenging.

    - new power ups. Bringing Yoshi back is cool, adds diversity to the gameplay

    - the numbered platforms where you had to kill enemies to keep the platform afloat was neat.

    - the spin koopa cart boss fight was kinda fun

    - the wiimote controls feel great. The dpad and buttons are perfect for platforming.

    - underwater level with luminescence jelly fish was creative.

    Bad

    - not being to save after each level was annoying. Replaying levels that I’ve already beaten just to return to the level that I lost is repetitive and not fun.
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  23. Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Very, very, very good Mario game. Some of the best soundtracks in Mario games and an awesome levels design.
  24. Sep 26, 2021
    9
    This game is great. I love the multiplayer, the level design, the music, and the new game mechanics. You can spin jump again, have Yoshi, and fight Bowsers kids all which have unique fights. Lastly they brought back the mini games from Super Mario bros 3. My only problems with it is that the graphics are the same as new super Mario bros ds, the physics are floaty, it's too easy to get 1This game is great. I love the multiplayer, the level design, the music, and the new game mechanics. You can spin jump again, have Yoshi, and fight Bowsers kids all which have unique fights. Lastly they brought back the mini games from Super Mario bros 3. My only problems with it is that the graphics are the same as new super Mario bros ds, the physics are floaty, it's too easy to get 1 ups, and you can't take Yoshi with you after beating the level but other then that it's a great grand game. Expand
  25. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Awesome game with so many functions, and the King Koomba in THIS make actually scared me!
  26. Jun 8, 2021
    8
    This is just your average platformer, nothing special. If you like Mario, or 2D platformers in general, it's pretty good
  27. Apr 25, 2021
    8
    I have a lot of nostalgia for this one. This is the 2D Mario game I grew up with. Pretty fun time.
  28. Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Great Super Mario game, the music is nice, the level design is good and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable.
  29. Mar 7, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. new mario bros wii only

    best mario game even even tops mario world snes by far

    pros
    great graphics for an older game
    amazing controls also for an older game
    music is very good
    bosses and enemies are amazing
    u can even play as mario luig or toad for all the levels
    best jumping and platforming game ever
    splendid bonus modes

    cons
    less than maximum zero
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  30. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    When the only negative reviews are saying "It's too hard"..you know it's really really good Mario. This is the best 2D platformer
  31. Feb 4, 2021
    8
    Not a fan of the New series but this one is the best cuz it actually has memeroable music i think i would reccomend it to anybody
  32. Jan 20, 2021
    10
    This game has nothing wrong with it, it does everything it needs to perfectly, Although the plot is very banal, the game itself is fantastic, you will play the role of the most loved plumber of all time in search of your beloved princess and in the journey you will face many fun levels and even more if played in company, certainly the childhood of many people, and certainly one of the mostThis game has nothing wrong with it, it does everything it needs to perfectly, Although the plot is very banal, the game itself is fantastic, you will play the role of the most loved plumber of all time in search of your beloved princess and in the journey you will face many fun levels and even more if played in company, certainly the childhood of many people, and certainly one of the most loved games of all time, and even after 40 years it is very fun, perhaps it is one of those immortal games, which have made and will always do the best side of video games Expand
  33. Nov 6, 2020
    10
    Right amount of difficulty, well projected Multiplayer department with the bubble system, Yoshi, the introduction of the true Ice Flower (Galaxy doesn't count), the Propeller mushroom (one of my favourite powerups in the series), the OST... this game has everything! A must-have for every Wii owner :)
  34. Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay and its even better to play with friends. Classic Mario game.
  35. Sep 17, 2020
    9
    The game is very well made and is very fun with friends but playing it alone is not as good and the first 4 world are pretty ok but the last 4 are really good.
  36. Sep 13, 2020
    9
    Jogo muito legal, um dos melhores de Nintendo Wii, além de claro, o grande retorno de Yoshi nos jogos do Mario 2D!
  37. Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Very good game, a bit too similar to the DS Version. Multiplayer is great fun!
  38. Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is a really fun game to play with your friends, also it was the first super mario bros game that let four players play at the same time.
  39. May 27, 2020
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is just a fun and simple experience. It's enjoyable to almost every casual gamer and it's certainly a great game. The game introduces all kinds of new gimmicks. It brought Yoshi and the Koopalings back. The new propeller suit and the penguin suit and both amazing. The propeller suit will give you an upwards boost when used. The penguin suit will let you slide onNew Super Mario Bros. Wii is just a fun and simple experience. It's enjoyable to almost every casual gamer and it's certainly a great game. The game introduces all kinds of new gimmicks. It brought Yoshi and the Koopalings back. The new propeller suit and the penguin suit and both amazing. The propeller suit will give you an upwards boost when used. The penguin suit will let you slide on your belly and will stop you from slipping on ice. It also lets you shoot ice balls. There's a new co-op mode which'll let you place with up to 4 players. It can be great fun but it can also be pretty messy. Yoshi plays just like he did in Super Mario World. He extends his disturbingly long tongue and devours any poor creatures that gets into his path. This game's level design is simple and can offer some great experiences. In conclusion, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a real fun game that Mario fans can enjoy. Have a great day/night, folks! Expand
  40. May 1, 2020
    8
    El clásico. An essential for the Wii. Nothing more to say. He is an old school super mario.
  41. Mar 17, 2020
    10
    The best Mario I play, I made an speedrun at this game and it's so Good, Not is so easy tô be boring, but isn't is so hard to be angrier, I love this game, thanks for read my opinion. (Sorry the bad English I am Brazilian)
  42. Dec 27, 2019
    8
    Good Wii game, but after playing bros U it’s not flashing. The game makes fun, it was the first time with the cooperlings, so that is not a point which is bad. The final boss is awesome and the 100% realistic. It’s a good not so long game. The price worth
  43. Nov 11, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego, pero después de un rato se vuelve un poco repetitivo y aburrido por ser un juego lineal. Conseguir las monedas estrella y terminar los niveles del mundo 9 le da un plus Expand
  44. Aug 20, 2019
    8
    People hate on this game so much for being similar to the DS entry into the series, but I personally think that this game is one of my favorite Mario 2D platformers of all time. This game took my family 6 years to beat, and it was all worth it. The 4 player co-op can be a little hectic in normal play, but if you do two-player, or do the special modes, this game can bring so much fun.
  45. Aug 16, 2019
    9
    I like this game a lot. It's a great title. I think the drawbacks come with the overpowered skips though. You shouldn't be able to skip to world 5 from the first level. I guess that makes it fun to watch speedruns of this game but it doesn't really have much other purpose. I love the multiplayer mode, but i just don't really come back to it as often as i should. It's very challenging butI like this game a lot. It's a great title. I think the drawbacks come with the overpowered skips though. You shouldn't be able to skip to world 5 from the first level. I guess that makes it fun to watch speedruns of this game but it doesn't really have much other purpose. I love the multiplayer mode, but i just don't really come back to it as often as i should. It's very challenging but it's a really good feeling when you've completed it all. If you're gonna play this, play this with people. It's sooo much fun just throwing your friends off a ledge Expand
  46. Mar 25, 2019
    9
    This is a repeat of the standard Mario formula. But I feel it nails it. Its the standard Mario game but perfected. The repetitiveness is the only reason I subtracted the one point.
  47. Jan 4, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I feel like this is one of those video games that is trying to please too many people at once; this is due to the fact that it plays everything incredibly safe. The difficulty isn't very hard (although, I will say, I did one hundred percent complete this game, which was quite taxing); the final boss fight is laughable (even in the second phase) and all of the other bosses are quite similar. The individual levels are fun, though, and are, clearly, handcrafted with care, showing off level design that is flexible to each player, allowing multiple play styles to succeed. Contrarily, the bosses are simple: Just jump on each of them three times; I understand that this is a Mario game, so they need to be accessible to a wide variety of audiences, including the younger, more inexperienced market, but that doesn't mean that there can't be anything for the more skilled players. Expand
  48. Oct 25, 2018
    10
    So I'm rating this a 10 out of 10. Sue me. Nonetheless, this is my absolute favorite Mario game and my overall most favorite Mario game of all time. Sure, the story is tired and used up, but the gameplay and the graphics definitely make up for it.
  49. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    Great Game In General
    This Is A Very Fun Game With Many New Obstacles And THE KOOPALINGS ARE FINALLY BACK!
  50. Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Agregan nuevos poderes que son geniales, la jugabilidad es genial y el cooperativo es muy divertido.
  51. Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Es el mejor New Super Mario Bros Wii la experiencia en solitario se disfruta muy bien como los Mario se toda la vida pero cuando hay 4 personas es una experiencia magnifica que debe ser sentida y recordada por todo game, para mi el mejor juego de la Wii RECOMENDADO al 100%
  52. Feb 7, 2018
    9
    Can't really go wrong with this game, even now (9 years after release) it still plays brilliantly for all the family (from 1 through 4 players and everything between). Great for father and son time, where daddy can "pick-up" the son's character, and traverse more difficult parts, and put down son then once clear.

    Or son, atop a "Yoshi" can eat daddy's character and spit him down a
    Can't really go wrong with this game, even now (9 years after release) it still plays brilliantly for all the family (from 1 through 4 players and everything between). Great for father and son time, where daddy can "pick-up" the son's character, and traverse more difficult parts, and put down son then once clear.

    Or son, atop a "Yoshi" can eat daddy's character and spit him down a hole! Either way, laughter ensues. A fantastic game and a classic even to this day (2018).
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  53. Nov 7, 2017
    8
    If you have a friend that consider himself a gamer and you are also masohist give it a try an together you will feel pain and hapiness at the same time. Ok Mario game, nothing new, but still a lots of fun.
  54. Nov 1, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New Super Mario Bros. Wii works in many ways and I'm very impressed. You can play as Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, or Blue Toad to play. Of course, Princess Peach is captured by Bowser and you have to save her by going through 8 worlds and beating Bowser and his kids. Here's a description of each world:
    World 1: The enjoyable and easy grassland world with Princess Peach's castle in it. Enemy: Larry.
    World 2: The desert world that is a bit harder than World 1. Not really hard and partly enjoyable. Enemy: Roy.
    World 3: A fun snowy world that is easy and very enjoyable. Enemy: Lemmy.
    World 4: The beach world. I personally hate the beach world the most because you have to go under water in some levels and enemies like purple cheep cheeps are down there and I hate them. Enemy: Wendy O.
    World 5: The poisonous jungle world. I love this world a lot. A bit hard and super fun. Enemy: Iggy.
    World 6: The mountains world. Partly hard and partly fun. Enemy: Morton Jr.
    World 7: The sky/cloud world. Quite fun and in between easy and hard. Enemy: Ludwig Von.
    World 8: The volcano/lava world. This world has Bowser's castle in it. Mostly hard. Enemy: Bowser.
    After completing those worlds, you continue to World 9 which is a star world.
    Overall, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is an excellent game that I recommend.
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  55. Rgc
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    The return of super mario bros has arrived.
    The gameplay is the same as the classic Mario but with the design of these times. In addition to being able to play 4 players that gives you many fun times with your friends. Content enough to play tens of hours and not talk at 100%. Also include many new powers as the penguin.
    The soundtrack rescues the essence of the era of the old Mario but
    The return of super mario bros has arrived.
    The gameplay is the same as the classic Mario but with the design of these times. In addition to being able to play 4 players that gives you many fun times with your friends. Content enough to play tens of hours and not talk at 100%. Also include many new powers as the penguin.
    The soundtrack rescues the essence of the era of the old Mario but with the modern touch of the time.
    The graphics are good for the Wii and its design is very good.
    In short it is a great and excellent game to enjoy with friends.
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  56. Jul 3, 2017
    10
    Super Game! you can play at 4 players and you can have help if you have difficulty. The quality is perfect and the game is very innovated. This game have too a bonus world!
  57. Mar 24, 2017
    8
    New Super Mario Bros Wii proved that 4 player gameplay was pure chaos. This game really wasn't a standout it felt very much like a rehash of the previous N.S.M.B. but with the four player action and the great graphics I was able to see through that. The boss battle was great and the new worlds offered some great new game mechanics. Overall New Super Mario Bros Wii wasn't amazing but it wasNew Super Mario Bros Wii proved that 4 player gameplay was pure chaos. This game really wasn't a standout it felt very much like a rehash of the previous N.S.M.B. but with the four player action and the great graphics I was able to see through that. The boss battle was great and the new worlds offered some great new game mechanics. Overall New Super Mario Bros Wii wasn't amazing but it was pretty good. Expand
  58. Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Just like old times only this time with multiplayer and vastly improved visuals. 2D Mario at it's best. A must buy game for all Wii and Wii U owners. 10/10
  59. Jul 30, 2016
    10
    I think this game much better, then WiiU version. Cool levels, cool power-ups, much-more hardcore and one of the best final bosses of all Mario history.
  60. Jul 25, 2016
    9
    This version is fun and simple but it is repetitive and does lack a bit in level design. This game is nostalgic and this was one of the wii's most entertaining games ever made!
  61. Jun 2, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New Super Mario Bros Wii is a great and fun game you can play on your Nintendo Wii System. The Greatness of the brand New Power-ups, Gameplay and friendship-breaking co-op! The use of motion controls for some levels is quite fitting to that object, an example is the giant torch/flashlight in one of the World 6 stages. You must buy this game the first day you get your Wii. Perfect, 9/10. Expand
  62. May 31, 2016
    9
    Muy buen juego. Es bastante rejugable..... pero no se porque llego un momento en el que me aburrio poquito.
    Pero el juego es super bueno sin duda alguna
  63. May 16, 2016
    10
    Пожалуй одна из лучших мультиплеерных игр на Wii, в которую даже одному играть не скучно :) Очень красивые уровни и карта. Управление в принципе удобное, 20 часов геймплея, впрочем игра супер :)
  64. Apr 17, 2016
    8
    This game is average . Good Graphics for 2D game and good cooperative doing this game not by **** . This game hasnt got storyline and gameplay it is not different from Super Mario Bros on NES . Poor 6 of 10
  65. Mar 26, 2016
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii might seem to be an improvement from New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS. Get this one or save your money. You choose your own decision.
  66. Feb 21, 2016
    9
    esse jogo foi muito bom pra relembrar os jogos da franquia mario em 2D, ele transformou um estilo antigo de mario em algo inovador, dando pra jogar até 4 pessoas ao mesmo tempo, usando o sensor de movimento do wii para voar, o modo de batalha pra cassar moedas tudo muito bom. só não dou 10 pelo fato de não dar pra jogar o modo de cassar moedas online, po ficaria show.
  67. Dec 2, 2015
    9
    This is a good mario game and one of the best 2d platformers ever. It's awesome with great boss battles and tons of secrets to make the player explore.
  68. Nov 26, 2015
    10
    An amazing game and the best game on the Wii.This game is one of my favourite games of all time and it has some of the hardest levels,plus,the koopalings return!This is a must own for the Wii.
  69. Oct 16, 2015
    8
    The Perfect game for Mario fans and those of you who think Mario is okay I say the game is worth a try. It's basically like the Mario bros but it has a funny opening seen and it has a lot of power ups. Overall: If you have a wii it's worth a try though the DS version is better.
  70. Sep 27, 2015
    9
    It's very impressive how Nintendo has masterfully conquered the challenge of making a 4-player single-screen co-op platformer. They must have painstakingly designed each level to work with 4 people, but it flows so smoothly that you never think twice about it. And long-time Mario fans will have fun noticing elements taken from every Mario game that came before, including the level-end flagIt's very impressive how Nintendo has masterfully conquered the challenge of making a 4-player single-screen co-op platformer. They must have painstakingly designed each level to work with 4 people, but it flows so smoothly that you never think twice about it. And long-time Mario fans will have fun noticing elements taken from every Mario game that came before, including the level-end flag from Super Mario Bros, the overworld map from Mario Bros 3, Yoshi from Super Mario World and backflips / triple jumps from Mario 64. Expand
  71. Mar 2, 2015
    9
    This game is awesome! The 2nd best NSMB game. The graphics are great for the Wii. The level designs are awesome. You can play as Toads which I like. The multiplayer is very fun. New Super Mario Bros Wii is an awesome game and you should definitely buy it!
  72. Feb 21, 2015
    10
    This was my All-Time Back up favourite game. New Super Mario Bros. 2 just came out in 2012 when I was obsessed with this game. Fufufu and I played together for at least 30 min. and one time, my Aqua Blue Nintendo 3DS needed to be fixed, so I had to play this instead of NSMB2 for 2weeks or so. You should totally get this game. It is FLAWLESS! I'm on World 9.
  73. Feb 15, 2015
    10
    An brillant game that brings the magic of the old Super Mario Bros game back to our days with awsome graphics and playability. A must for all Mario fans and all platform lovers
  74. Jan 20, 2015
    8
    This game is worth. buying and completing.

    PROS
    -fun
    -nice story to listen too
    -easy controls
    -creative worlds

    CONS
    -poor graphics

    Expect a fun, but low graphic experience when buying this.
  75. Jan 12, 2015
    9
    Making an improvement over the "okay" DS title New Super Mario Bros. was crucial for Nintendo...and you know what? They pulled it off.

    The biggest new addition in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is 4-player multiplayer. Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad (Bucken Berry), and Yellow Toad (Ala Gold) are playable. It's a shame that the first player still always has to be Mario but it can be overlooked.
    Making an improvement over the "okay" DS title New Super Mario Bros. was crucial for Nintendo...and you know what? They pulled it off.

    The biggest new addition in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is 4-player multiplayer. Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad (Bucken Berry), and Yellow Toad (Ala Gold) are playable. It's a shame that the first player still always has to be Mario but it can be overlooked. Multiplayer is a bit too hectic at times for my taste which is why I always prefer single-player in this game.

    The bubble mechanic featured in multiplayer is a great addition if this is the first Mario game you've ever played. A more skilled player can race to the goal while you're in the bubble. Of course, another person can pop the bubble at any time, making it a bit unpredictable. The level design in the game can ranges from grassland, desert, and beach to ghost house, lava, and poisoned forest. These kinds of levels are featured in almost every Mario game, but for some reason it seems a lot more varied than its predecessor.

    The famous Mario foes, the Koopalings return from Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. They all have different attack patterns and their fights are really unique. You fight against each one twice. The first fight is always really simple but on the second fight, the wizard Kamek appears and gives them a special power or changes up the terrain. The bosses in the game are designed incredibly well and the final boss *no spoilers* is fantastic and does not disappoint.

    My only true problem with the game is the difficulty. The game can be a bit tough at times, especially during multiplayer which is why I wouldn't recommend it. Your character might not respond at times to the controls but it's an extremely rare occasion. The difficulty isn't a huge problem as it was fixed in later New Super Mario installments.

    Overall, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a huge improvement over its predecessor with great level design and arguably even better bosses. It definitely deserves a spot in your Wii library.
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  76. Nov 11, 2014
    8
    Even though it's very similar to the previous instalment in the series, it's very good. As well as that, it brought back the koopalings and they are pretty much bae.
  77. Jul 26, 2014
    9
    My Dad and I played and completed this game in one night. Although it didn't use motion controls, it was still a fun game, and the graphics were great. Nintendo did a great job with this one. Defiantly recommend it for a Mario fan.
  78. Jun 28, 2014
    9
    positive: first time that there are the koopa bros after Mario bros 3, two new power-ups (penguin and propellor), an entertaining story, one of the finest wii controles, GREAT music, epic bosses and FFFFFFUUUUUUNNNNN multiplayer mode.
    negative: not THE most creative game ever, star world gets cheap.........that's it.
    ONE OF MY FAVORITE MARIO GAMES OF ALL TIME.
    it is so good too play.
  79. May 31, 2014
    9
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is better than the first game in EVERY WAY. From the gameplay, graphics, to EVERYTHING ELSE, this game is a blast to play. The only thing I hate about this game is the difficulty spike (World 5 & 8.......just saying) and the "too chaotic and cheap" multiplayer mode.
  80. May 8, 2014
    8
    When I think of great retro platformers with good replay value, Mario, Luigi and the gang instantly spring to mind. This game has great new powerups, controls well and you can now play as my new favourite character Blue Toad, in multiplayer! My only flaw is, unlike Plants vs. Zombies, the levels don't have great replay value. You can only play a course so many times before it seems boringWhen I think of great retro platformers with good replay value, Mario, Luigi and the gang instantly spring to mind. This game has great new powerups, controls well and you can now play as my new favourite character Blue Toad, in multiplayer! My only flaw is, unlike Plants vs. Zombies, the levels don't have great replay value. You can only play a course so many times before it seems boring and the phrase "De ja vu" springs to mind, rather than "Awesome game!!". The game is actually fantastic, and I would say the 2nd best game of 2009 (after Plants vs. Zombies) and is really great. Get this game, but don't expect really great replay value out of it. Expand
  81. Apr 29, 2014
    9
    THE GOOD: Mario's sidescrolling adventures have always been brilliant, but they never were strong in the co-op department. This game changes that. Being able to go through levels with friends is even better. But this is an experience that is fun both alone and with friends. Level design and graphics are improved from the original NSMB on the DS. The game is visually appealing fromTHE GOOD: Mario's sidescrolling adventures have always been brilliant, but they never were strong in the co-op department. This game changes that. Being able to go through levels with friends is even better. But this is an experience that is fun both alone and with friends. Level design and graphics are improved from the original NSMB on the DS. The game is visually appealing from beginning to end. Boss battles have more variety. The final boss is one of the best boss battles ever in a Mario game.

    THE BAD: Why stop at 9 worlds? I wish there were even more of them to play through. A level builder would've been really cool as well. And I guess there is also a part of me that wishes there was an online mode.

    Overall, this is a quality game that i'll likely enjoy for years to come. MUST BUY! MUST OWN!
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  82. Apr 1, 2014
    8
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a pleasure to play. I do like that Nintendo is doing this series of games that are made to be like the nostalgic Mario side-scrollers that veteran gamers will appreciate. It's nothing that's going to blow you away or make you absolutely adore it, but it is a good and simple Mario game to play. Let's start and talk about each mode, the single-player modes areNew Super Mario Bros. Wii is a pleasure to play. I do like that Nintendo is doing this series of games that are made to be like the nostalgic Mario side-scrollers that veteran gamers will appreciate. It's nothing that's going to blow you away or make you absolutely adore it, but it is a good and simple Mario game to play. Let's start and talk about each mode, the single-player modes are fun as always but I do like the multi-player in this game even though it could a little too hectic at times. The difficulty is also good, it starts out easy but it actually does get fairly challenging later on, but it's nothing that will make you freak out or rage quit for the most part (With some exceptions *cough cough*World 9-7), however you will probably never see the Game Over Screen in this game because of how frequently 1-Ups show up in this game. The graphics are good for the most part they are nice and cartoony and really what graphics in a typical Mario game should be. I also like that we see the Kooplings again, it was good to see them return after not seeing them since Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (or Super Mario World if you don't count spin-offs). One problem I have with this game is that I think that it is recycling the same world themes in this again off of the DS game and other level types, I really think that if you are going to have the word "New" in the title, you should have some "New" things in each entry and I see that the later games on 3DS and Wii U have the same problems in fact those games recycle music from this game (which I think is absolutely blasphemous for a video game today), of course I don't think any NSMB game that came after NSMB Wii should exist, I think two was enough. Overall New Super Mario Bros. Wii is an excellent game, just don't expect to come across any surprises. Expand
  83. Mar 15, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is heaps of fun to play! It's one of those games that you can sit down with your friends playing for hours, trying to get every last coin, star, and powerup. The multiplayer is really solid, the level design is great, and the graphics are, well, Mario. Although it's not the hardest game in the world, you will need to replay levels over and over to get it perfect. And that's just it. The replayability is one of the best parts of the game. There are some levels of this game that you can play as many as ten times in a row, and not get bored of. However, the best experience is when you're playing with two other people away from everything else in the world. Just sheer Mario, super-fun, platforming gameplay. So, if you're looking for a super fun game to play, buy this for ten bucks somewhere.
    (Although, and as much of a Mario fan as I am, I find games like Super Meat Boy to be more fun. If only that game had multiplayer.)
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  84. Feb 6, 2014
    10
    one most fun mario game that i have ever enjoyed
    new super mario bros wii has mario back in 2d and yes 2d not a 3d super mario game but a 2d again, this has one fun moments ever bring new things like toad houses and saving items to use them later i had alot fun using the wii remote for this game
  85. Jan 26, 2014
    9
    Very Good. Recently bought a Wii to get in on last gen for cheap (skipped last gen entirely). This is a faithful recreation of traditional Mario game-play. Best Mario game on the console (Galaxy is kind of boring and Paper Mario disappoints me).
  86. Jan 14, 2014
    10
    It's good! It's as good as Paper Mario. I like playing it with my Mom and my Dad. It can be four players. There's a castle and you only have an amount of time in each level to get through it. If you don't get it, it's time up. You can also get stuff for Mario.

    jonah age 5
  87. Jan 9, 2014
    8
    New Super Mario bros. is a great game. It makes lots of references to past games and gives you new powers that are so much fun, i'm not going to spoil the ending but it is probably one of the best endings to a Mario game in a long time
  88. Dec 11, 2013
    10
    This game pays tribute to former games glory, difficulty, and story. Actually, that was it's only downside, the fact that I knew Bowser was gonna pull his same old trick. But, then, the game absorbed me into fun levels, new power-ups and enemies, and Toad houses to win 1-Ups, Power-ups, and Star Powers in every world.
  89. Oct 23, 2013
    8
    So far this is my favorite 2D Mario game. The graphics, the gameplay, and the new items are great and just like the other 2D Mario games it gets quite challenging.
  90. Aug 26, 2013
    9
    Not the best 2D mario to date, but Bew Super Mario Bros brings classic mario gameplay together with multiplayer.
    The basic concept and design has barely changed, but level design in brimming with new ideas. There are some new power-ups, including the propeller, which lets you soar into the air for a short amount of time. It sounds cool, and it is, but it's also a cheat in my opinion- it
    Not the best 2D mario to date, but Bew Super Mario Bros brings classic mario gameplay together with multiplayer.
    The basic concept and design has barely changed, but level design in brimming with new ideas. There are some new power-ups, including the propeller, which lets you soar into the air for a short amount of time. It sounds cool, and it is, but it's also a cheat in my opinion- it ruins many of the star coins.
    The next new power-up is ice mario. This lets you freeze enemies then chuck their frozen bodies at other enemies. This is a good power-up, though the good ol' fire flower beats it by a mile. Lastly there's penguin. This is merely ice power with a few extra abilities. So it's not really new. The fire flower also returns, good news for any mario fan.
    One of the biggest additions to New super mario bros wii is multiplayer. This is great, chaotic fun due to players getting in the way of each other. While this may sound bad, in reality, it just increases the challenge. But while someone powers up, gets hiy or dues, the screen freezes for a split second. So if you're making a jump when that happens, the momentary freeze will de-sync your jump, probably cause you to plummet to your doom. This results in largely broken multiplayer.
    The graphics and sound of NSMBwii are good, but hardly great. The music is the same sort of bubbly, predictable, but catchy tracks you heard in New Super Mario Bros, while the graphics are a bit disappointing, even for a wii game.
    Level design, meanwhile, is the mario we've come to know. Every single level is created with skill, offering a decent challenge and throwing in many different mechanics, though I was disapointed in the lack of many uses for the wiimotes motion sensing.
    The bosses are the same ones from mario world- the koopa kids. Each has a twist that changes it from an average boss fight to something special. Every single boss is different and well thought out.
    In conclusion, NSMB wii is a fantastic game, and one of the best 2D platformers on the wii. It does have flaws- mainly broken multiplayer and lacklustre visuals and music- but overall, it's a challenging game any fan of platforming games will enjoy.
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  91. Jul 19, 2013
    8
    It could seem like an old idea, but when you play the game for the first time in Wii, the first thing that you say it will be: why nobody did that before?Playing the classic with three friends more never was this funny. A lot of levels, bright difficulty level, from taking a walk to trying to not step into the lava... Really good game, could be a bit better technically or have more modesIt could seem like an old idea, but when you play the game for the first time in Wii, the first thing that you say it will be: why nobody did that before?Playing the classic with three friends more never was this funny. A lot of levels, bright difficulty level, from taking a walk to trying to not step into the lava... Really good game, could be a bit better technically or have more modes if you want a perfect game, but is great as it is. Expand
  92. May 4, 2013
    10
    I really like this game because you can unlock levels after level 9 and you get lots of different suits that Mario can wear. My favourite suits are Flower, Ice Mario, Penguin Mario and Propeller Mario.
  93. May 4, 2013
    10
    The new power-ups are Propeller Mario, Ice Mario and Penguin Mario. This is a fantastic game to play. I like th coin battle and the levels are really fun. There are lots of new bad guys like Bowser's minions such as Baby Bowser. It is a fun adventure and takes a long time to complete. There are checkpoints in the game so if you find a flag with a Bowser face on it you can turn from miniThe new power-ups are Propeller Mario, Ice Mario and Penguin Mario. This is a fantastic game to play. I like th coin battle and the levels are really fun. There are lots of new bad guys like Bowser's minions such as Baby Bowser. It is a fun adventure and takes a long time to complete. There are checkpoints in the game so if you find a flag with a Bowser face on it you can turn from mini Mario to big Mario if you touch the flag. The jumping and spinning is good fun. When you play multi-player you can bubble up to catch up with your friend if you have died. A cool thing to do if you are playing multi-player and press 2 and backflip at the same time it will make an ultra ground pound. Expand
  94. Dec 29, 2012
    10
    New Super Mario Bros Wii é sem dúvidas um jogo bastante divertido, e talvez, até um dos mais divertidos do Nintendo Wii. O jogo não é enjoativo, e garante horas de diversão, porém é um jogo muito mais fácil e rápido se comparado com os outros jogos da série Mario (inclusive se você estiver no modoNew Super Mario Bros Wii é sem dúvidas um jogo bastante divertido, e talvez, até um dos mais divertidos do Nintendo Wii. O jogo não é enjoativo, e garante horas de diversão, porém é um jogo muito mais fácil e rápido se comparado com os outros jogos da série Mario (inclusive se você estiver no modo multiplayer). E apesar da arquitetura do controle atrapalhar um pouco, tem uma jogabilidade perfeita e elementos tanto conhecidos quanto inovadores, combinados com os recursos do Wii, fazem deste jogo não só mais um Super Mario Bros, e sim um New Super Mario Bros Wii. Expand
  95. Nov 29, 2012
    9
    This is a classic mario side scroller, with enough new twists to make it worth the pick up. The game looks gorgeous but familiar. The ability to play with multiple people at once is fun at first but quickly descends into choas. If you are easily annoyed or are playing it with siblings remove all breakable items from the room first, however; in a party type scenario it can be a hoot. YouThis is a classic mario side scroller, with enough new twists to make it worth the pick up. The game looks gorgeous but familiar. The ability to play with multiple people at once is fun at first but quickly descends into choas. If you are easily annoyed or are playing it with siblings remove all breakable items from the room first, however; in a party type scenario it can be a hoot. You know mario you know what your getting classic stages that look better, with the ability to play together I think this is a must own for the system. Expand
  96. Nov 5, 2012
    8
    Nintendo has finally brought classic 2D Mario platforming back to the home console in a well-made and fun game. As per usual, there is a single player campaign that has you looking for the stolen Princess Peach. Level design is brilliant, but nothing that we didn't see in New Super Mario Bros. for the DS. Playing alone is fun, but is not as enticing as the multiplayer this gameNintendo has finally brought classic 2D Mario platforming back to the home console in a well-made and fun game. As per usual, there is a single player campaign that has you looking for the stolen Princess Peach. Level design is brilliant, but nothing that we didn't see in New Super Mario Bros. for the DS. Playing alone is fun, but is not as enticing as the multiplayer this game offers. This mode creates fast-paced havoc that will for sure be a hit with a group of players. Unfortunately, this game doesn't really bring anything new or innovative to the series and at some points seems like a port of the game on the DS New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a good game, but not a great one. 8/10 Expand
  97. Oct 8, 2012
    9
    New Super Mario Bros Wii brings old and new aspects to the Mario Universe. If you are a fan of the traditional Mario games you will love this game like the older games, if you are a new fan to the Mario Universe, you are in for a treat because this game is both great for veteran and new players alike. The game includes a decent storyline (for new fans), an amazing gameplay structure,New Super Mario Bros Wii brings old and new aspects to the Mario Universe. If you are a fan of the traditional Mario games you will love this game like the older games, if you are a new fan to the Mario Universe, you are in for a treat because this game is both great for veteran and new players alike. The game includes a decent storyline (for new fans), an amazing gameplay structure, beautiful visuals and an amazing soundtrack. If that isn't enough, you now have access to multiplayer with up to 4 players at the same time to assist or to enjoy the game with you. Expand
  98. Oct 5, 2012
    10
    Nintendo have worked fantastic on this game. Lots of effort has been put into making it one of the best Mario games out there. The multiplayer function is great, having four people playing at once is complete chaos. Loads of characters from previous Mario games return back, many old bosses from Super Mario World are back again, and the game is perfect for young children, being quiteNintendo have worked fantastic on this game. Lots of effort has been put into making it one of the best Mario games out there. The multiplayer function is great, having four people playing at once is complete chaos. Loads of characters from previous Mario games return back, many old bosses from Super Mario World are back again, and the game is perfect for young children, being quite difficult, gradually getting harder. Expand
  99. Oct 2, 2012
    8
    This game is about Mario the main player (which you play if player one) and you have to save the princess, Mario

Awards & Rankings

5
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#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 80
  2. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Enjoying Mario in the genre that saw him born is always a great pleasure, even if you are not a fan of the platform titles. Nintendo returns to its specialty: to offer hours and hours of fun by giving us games with their own personality and a shellproof gameplay.
  2. 80
    That sense of cohesiveness isn't always present in New Super Mario Bros. and it makes for an uneven experience that's difficult to score.
  3. 80
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is an excellent game with friends, and I had a great deal of challenging fun with the solo mode. But if you’re looking for a new Mario adventure that’s tailored to creating the maximum amount of fun for just one person, you’ll have to wait for next year’s Super Mario Galaxy 2.