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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. Aug 24, 2023
    6
    this game is just aright, i'm bias tho because i dont like 2d platformers or even platformers in general
  4. Aug 9, 2023
    6
    New Super Mario Bros Wii, the lukewarm cocoa of Mario games. I'll admit I have a soft spot for this game, since it was one of the first games I had ever owned, but calling this game one of the greatest platformers on the system is a bit of a stretch. To a console that is home to Super Mario Galaxy, Wario Land Shake It, Raving Rabbids Go Home, and Donkey Kong Country Returns...this game isNew Super Mario Bros Wii, the lukewarm cocoa of Mario games. I'll admit I have a soft spot for this game, since it was one of the first games I had ever owned, but calling this game one of the greatest platformers on the system is a bit of a stretch. To a console that is home to Super Mario Galaxy, Wario Land Shake It, Raving Rabbids Go Home, and Donkey Kong Country Returns...this game is certainly, the least interesting of the bunch.

    The story, Peach is kidnapped on her birthday. Go save her. This game may have stellar controls, colorful graphics, and decent level variety. But ambition? Not a trace. Once you've seen one New Super Mario Bros game, you've essentially seen the rest. Because most of the level themes and enemies are practically identical compared to the previous entries, it's hard to find a reason to replay this one unless you have family multiplayer nostalgia like me.

    This game may be responsible for introducing me to the Super Mario franchise, but without any thematically impressive cutscenes like in those other platformers I mentioned, its hard to get a feel for what this series is all about besides good level design. I want something to think about during the journey. Bowser's new secret weapon, hints about returning bosses, some new villains...a title like New Super Mario Bros feels very deciding when barely anything about the game feels new.

    I will say the most stand out features about this game include the chase with Giant Bowser, the King Bills that appear in the final stage in World Nine, and the boss fights. But other than that, it's more a Mario game to just play to win. The only reward for one hundred percent completion is endless item mini games, it's a bit lame. Unless you have some friends to join you for the ride, you're better off just sticking with New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe. Its all you need.
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  5. May 12, 2023
    10
    wiiheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  6. 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...
  7. May 2, 2023
    2
    Gameplay is unfair.
    Sometime you have to make leap of faith. Sometime you can't tell if it's a wall you can bounce to or It's in background. Physics are counterintuitive(Worse than NES mario)... AVGN level of bad
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Feb 1, 2023
    9
    tesla version the best one‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  14. 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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  15. Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  16. Dec 10, 2022
    9
    It's classic mario jump and run, with lots of cool items, some challenging levels and just fun gameplay
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Diversión para un jugador y toda la familia, si se quiere. Diseño de niveles extraordinario.
  20. Nov 3, 2022
    7
    La classica esperienza che ti può regalare un gioco di super Mario, non apporta nulla di troppo innovativo nel game play ma il gioco rimane divertente.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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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  24. Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  25. Jul 28, 2022
    6
    This is really the start of Mario being less and less inspired in each mainline 2D game. I think the reason Nintendo hasn't released a brand new traditional 2D Mario since 2013 is because they are out of ideas. Mario Maker eliminates that problem because the player is now the game designer and not Nintendo. But with that in mind, NSMB Wii is least interesting in the series. NSMB broughtThis is really the start of Mario being less and less inspired in each mainline 2D game. I think the reason Nintendo hasn't released a brand new traditional 2D Mario since 2013 is because they are out of ideas. Mario Maker eliminates that problem because the player is now the game designer and not Nintendo. But with that in mind, NSMB Wii is least interesting in the series. NSMB brought Mario back to 2d in some exciting ways, NSMB2 had a unique theme even if it was a bit superfluous, and NSMB U and Luigi were just better designed and had better controls. Because NSMB Wii was designed four 4 players, the levels are empty if you play single-player. At the end of the day, this is not a terrible game by any means, you can still have some good fun with friends while playing it. It gets around a 5-6 for lack of creativity. I hope whenever Nintendo decides to make a traditional 2d Mario again that they don't just reuse assets from the NSMB games and aren't afraid to get a little weird and wacky with their art style, themes, level designs, and music. Expand
  26. Jul 20, 2022
    6
    It's a decent 2D Mario platformer. A lot of chaotic fun with a group of friends.
  27. 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
  28. May 30, 2022
    8
    Exelente juego lastima que con tantas entregas posteriores la saga de newsupermariobross se vuelve muy repetitiva y aburrida
  29. Apr 23, 2022
    7
    its pretty good they added multiplayer which is huge but otherwise its just another 2d Mario its a great game don't get me wrong but could be more it looks really nice the sound track is eh powerups are nice and levels are pretty well designed but many aspects feel outdated but still a fun game to play. 7/10 (great)
  30. Apr 4, 2022
    5
    Es casi un mod de New Mario Bros DS (creo que Nintendo creo al Mario Maker cuando desarolló esa serie). Si te has juagado cualquiera NEW Mario Bros (DS, Wii, 3DS Wii U, Swicth) no hace falta jugar otro, son literalmente lo mismo. Si juegas Mario Bros 1, Mario Bros 3 y Mario World veras que son juegos muy distintos en mecanicas, fisicas estetica, porpuestas, pero aqui no, la serie new esEs casi un mod de New Mario Bros DS (creo que Nintendo creo al Mario Maker cuando desarolló esa serie). Si te has juagado cualquiera NEW Mario Bros (DS, Wii, 3DS Wii U, Swicth) no hace falta jugar otro, son literalmente lo mismo. Si juegas Mario Bros 1, Mario Bros 3 y Mario World veras que son juegos muy distintos en mecanicas, fisicas estetica, porpuestas, pero aqui no, la serie new es siempre la misma wea. Aqui al menos tiene el merito de introduzir el multijugador para 4 players en la misma pantalla Expand
  31. Mar 31, 2022
    7
    Es un gran juego, si, pero si tengo que redondear realmente no siento que sea un 8. La gran contra que le veo es su jugabilidad, que en lo personal no me gusta casi para nada. El personaje patina muchísimo y tarda en arrancar y frenar, algo que nunca me pude acostumbrar y que durante todo el juego me jugó en contra y me molestó, sobre todo en los niveles más complicados, obvio, llegando aEs un gran juego, si, pero si tengo que redondear realmente no siento que sea un 8. La gran contra que le veo es su jugabilidad, que en lo personal no me gusta casi para nada. El personaje patina muchísimo y tarda en arrancar y frenar, algo que nunca me pude acostumbrar y que durante todo el juego me jugó en contra y me molestó, sobre todo en los niveles más complicados, obvio, llegando a ser muy frustrante.
    Fuera de eso, que es un pequeño gran detalle, el juego es muy bueno y de a momentos muy divertido, con un diseño de niveles excelente, pero que no se complementa con la jugabilidad.
    Nota Final: 7.6
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  32. Jan 21, 2022
    10
    I love this game so much. I remember playing this game with my friend, good times.
  33. Jan 14, 2022
    7
    This Wii Game has some good aspects, but all in all the game is very easy and i like difficult games.
  34. 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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  35. Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Very, very, very good Mario game. Some of the best soundtracks in Mario games and an awesome levels design.
  36. Oct 9, 2021
    6
    So-so, graphics are OK, but the gameplay is not so enjoyable as it could be, in my opinion. Kirby Epic Yarn, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Super Mario Galaxy (1 + 2) are really great with their gameplay and mechanics. If forget about the aforementioned games it is a good game, but in comparison with them, it is not so great and enjoyable. Still is just matter of taste, as I said, ISo-so, graphics are OK, but the gameplay is not so enjoyable as it could be, in my opinion. Kirby Epic Yarn, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Super Mario Galaxy (1 + 2) are really great with their gameplay and mechanics. If forget about the aforementioned games it is a good game, but in comparison with them, it is not so great and enjoyable. Still is just matter of taste, as I said, I better play Kirby Epic Yarn, Donkey Kong Country Returns and Super Mario Galaxy (1 + 2) one more time than this game. Expand
  37. 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
  38. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Awesome game with so many functions, and the King Koomba in THIS make actually scared me!
  39. Jun 26, 2021
    6
    This is still a decent time, but it's lost its luster due to the sheer amount of New Super Mario Bros games we got afterwards.
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. Apr 23, 2021
    0
    No sé a cuál japonés se le ocurrió que debería ser obligatorio usar el control de movimiento para girar, pero no tiene idea de jugar videojuegos, es un infinito asco tener qur usar eso, además porquebse activa solo con un movimiento muy ligero, eso provoca muchos suicidios. Una mierda de desición que arruina un buen juego.
  43. Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Great Super Mario game, the music is nice, the level design is good and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable.
  44. Mar 12, 2021
    0
    Que el ataque giratorio se haga con el sensor de movimiento es lo más estúpido que haya visto en toda la vida. No sé quién es el hijo de la re mil mierd4 al que se le ocurrió pero es un maldit0 retrasad0 mental. SOLO por el movimiento de presionar el botón a veces se mueve y te arruina la partida, no entiendo por qué CARAJOS NO REDUJERON LA SENSIBILIDAD NECESARIA PARA ACTIVARLO. Es unaQue el ataque giratorio se haga con el sensor de movimiento es lo más estúpido que haya visto en toda la vida. No sé quién es el hijo de la re mil mierd4 al que se le ocurrió pero es un maldit0 retrasad0 mental. SOLO por el movimiento de presionar el botón a veces se mueve y te arruina la partida, no entiendo por qué CARAJOS NO REDUJERON LA SENSIBILIDAD NECESARIA PARA ACTIVARLO. Es una mierd4 de juego solamente porque es INJUGABLE si el sensor de movimiento del control anda perfectamente. Expand
  45. 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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  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. Jan 30, 2021
    6
    To say this sucks is to say you hate gaming, this is the 3rd best 2d (2.5d, whatever it's still in the 2D realm) mario game i've played. Next to SMB3 and SMB1. The story is the same, the gameplay is awesome, as typical mario games are. The graphics are suited for 2.
  49. 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
  50. Dec 6, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't remember much of my experience with this game when I played it 9 years ago and I was 7 years old. Now that I finally decided to play it again thanks to a friend of mine, I can say I had a pretty good time. However, it's nothing amazing.

    The ideas introduced in this game tend to either work or don't. The Propeller Mushroom and Penguin Suit are cool, but other power-ups like the Ice Flower seem redundant (since Penguin Suits are utilized almost just as much) and the Mini Mushroom are super underutilized as opposed to the DS game. I'm also not a big fan of the level design. My least favorite levels tend to be gimmicky, like the ones where you tilt the Wii Remote. Unlike games like Super Mario Galaxy, where they managed to make this fun, (in my opinion) they aren't fun at all here. The Multiplayer just outright failed. You already know why.

    New Super Mario Bros. Wii doesn't really feel very inspired if you ask me, as it just takes a big bite out of the DS game. However, this game at least does enough to stand out from it. (Which is something I can't say for any other New Super Mario Bros. game after it) This is the first Super Mario game that didn't entirely have its own identity.

    The good parts of this game are legitimately pretty good though, and the highlight for me has to be the final boss, where Bowser grows huge and attempts to kill Mario in cold blood as he tries to escape him. The presentation is nothing to write home about, but the graphics look decent, and the soundtrack is perfectly average. (With the exception of the Staff Roll and some of the World 8 themes, those are great)

    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a good game, but there are Mario games I would choose over it. I will admit that this is one of the better New Super Mario Bros. games.
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  51. 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 :)
  52. Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay and its even better to play with friends. Classic Mario game.
  53. 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.
  54. 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!
  55. Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Very good game, a bit too similar to the DS Version. Multiplayer is great fun!
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. May 1, 2020
    8
    El clásico. An essential for the Wii. Nothing more to say. He is an old school super mario.
  59. 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)
  60. 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
  61. Dec 23, 2019
    7
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a fun game. While its level design is not good, its ideas are safe, and the save system is flawed, the game mechanics are well done, it has good power-ups, a Super Mario Bros. 3 inspired map system, fun bosses, and great multiplayer. Just don't buy this game over 30$.

    3/4
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. Apr 14, 2019
    5
    [OBJECTIVE QUALITY REVIEW] There wasn't much that was interesting about the levels - they were pretty generic even for what at least seemed like a nice old-school diversion from the traditional 2d Mario formula - it turned out to be their excuse to do 2d Mario without actually innovating much as we've seen in the distant future. However it was also good that the Koopalings had returned to[OBJECTIVE QUALITY REVIEW] There wasn't much that was interesting about the levels - they were pretty generic even for what at least seemed like a nice old-school diversion from the traditional 2d Mario formula - it turned out to be their excuse to do 2d Mario without actually innovating much as we've seen in the distant future. However it was also good that the Koopalings had returned to the Mario formula - a smart move by Nintendo for a series where all characters should at least have a substantial part in it. But there is very little replay value, and some sections of the game were really just punishing, as opposed to difficult - there's actually a difference here. Also, some of the levels are a pain to make it through, and even more so when dying on the tail end of one with no check-points. In fact, my first playthrough of this game involved getting to both World 5 and World 8 Warp Cannons just to get to World 8, get past the rather painful final boss, and complete the game, just to get it done. The controls are also pretty shoddy on this one as well. We've already had difficulty multi-stomping enemies and doing Bulldozer Attacks for a long time due to collision issues, but the shoddy controls on this title make it even more painful to do so, if not impossible. Also, overall, the game is just pretty boring in general even for New Super Mario Bros. early on, though that's not to say that it DOESN'T have meritable fun value for what it is. Expand
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. Nov 9, 2018
    7
    This game is pretty fun, however the Wii U and DS version are superior to this one
  69. 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.
  70. 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!
  71. Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Agregan nuevos poderes que son geniales, la jugabilidad es genial y el cooperativo es muy divertido.
  72. 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%
  73. Apr 20, 2018
    4
    It is Bowser and here it comes: Bwa, mwa, mu ha ha ha ha, Marioooooooo!

    Player: pleaaseeeee not agaiiiin!

    4 out of 10, the eternal short story reuse is getting annoying. What is the point of having the same story? Just call it a platform game.

    Ok, I see maybe it looks more complete even with this reuse and justifies the higher price.
    Ok it is Nintendo.
  74. Mar 31, 2018
    7
    This is the best Mario game. Everything has been thought through and there are tonnes of fun things that can be done with the Wii controller.
  75. Mar 17, 2018
    7
    While I thoroughly enjoyed NSMBW, I felt as though it doesn't translate as well in the modern day. For the most part, this game felt uninspired as it tends to take away from older games in the 2-D Mario franchise. this game is very easy until the last few worlds, and it doesn't get very difficult as far as I played. I don't think it's a good Mario Title to introduce someone to the series,While I thoroughly enjoyed NSMBW, I felt as though it doesn't translate as well in the modern day. For the most part, this game felt uninspired as it tends to take away from older games in the 2-D Mario franchise. this game is very easy until the last few worlds, and it doesn't get very difficult as far as I played. I don't think it's a good Mario Title to introduce someone to the series, except maybe for the multiplayer aspect. witch, for the most part, is this games only different quality compared to a game like the classic Super Mario games. While those are classics, this felt more like a desperate attempt to make Expand
  76. Mar 16, 2018
    7
    - 7.7 -

    beh, che dire, il classico super mario, con una grafica superiore e livelli strutturati diversamente, niente di più, ma a noi va bene, noi vogliamo il classico platform che ci ha accompagnato nell'infanzia, e lo fa ancora.
  77. Feb 15, 2018
    5
    A pretty bad game. Nintendo can dish out wonderful games, but this isn't one of them. The story is terrible. Peach gets a big cake for her birthday (who's going to eat it all?) and the obvious happens: the Koopalings jump out and kidnap her for the millionth time. The levels are pretty boring, the story is terrible, and the end is even worse. You fight a normal bowser battle. Then you getA pretty bad game. Nintendo can dish out wonderful games, but this isn't one of them. The story is terrible. Peach gets a big cake for her birthday (who's going to eat it all?) and the obvious happens: the Koopalings jump out and kidnap her for the millionth time. The levels are pretty boring, the story is terrible, and the end is even worse. You fight a normal bowser battle. Then you get to do a side-scrolling level. This was my reaction to the end of the game: Is that it? Expand
  78. 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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  79. 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.
  80. 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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  81. 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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  82. 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!
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. Oct 29, 2016
    7
    Like (almost) every Nintendo console the Wii got his Super Mario Bros episode, but was this needed for one of the most iconic character of videogames ?

    Technically the game looks fine for the Wii, the childish art direction adds a lots of charm to all Nintendo's platformers but it lacks originality in the level design (almost no use of the motion controls) and the boss design as well.
    Like (almost) every Nintendo console the Wii got his Super Mario Bros episode, but was this needed for one of the most iconic character of videogames ?

    Technically the game looks fine for the Wii, the childish art direction adds a lots of charm to all Nintendo's platformers but it lacks originality in the level design (almost no use of the motion controls) and the boss design as well. On the other hand the games doesn't have any bug like always with Nintendo.

    Concerning the gameplay once again the lack of innovations can be a bit annoying if you're not a fan , but most of all I find the character a bit clumsy and jumps aren't as perfect as in Donkey Kong for example, this was really the biggest lay down of this game for me. I don't explain how they didn't nailed this part, because generally they do, for the first time in a Nintendo platformer I was frustrated by the controls.

    Story wise, well you know what to expect from Nintendo, all the Super Mario Bros could be considered as a perpetual reboot considering the lack of consideration for what happened in the past, anyway the story is as simple as it gets, if you're looking for an interesting one don't buy a Mario game. Concerning the length of the game you can expect between 12 to 15 hours to finish all the levels at 100%, which is a good average for the genre.

    In conclusion I don't consider this game interesting if you already know Super Mario Bros unless you're a Mario fan, the Wii offers better experience of the same genre (Donkey Kong, Kirby). And even for newbie, I think the first games (if you don't have the hardware there's a collection available for Wii) are better choices. I might be underrating the game a bit, but I expect the best from an old franchise like this one and I was disappointed by its gameplay and the lack of risks in game design.
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  86. Oct 28, 2016
    5
    Essentially just a wii version of the ds game, now we have 5 new super Mario bros games and it's getting pretty old, hopefully that Mario game on the switch will shack the formula up
  87. 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.
  88. 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!
  89. Jul 22, 2016
    4
    I can't even review this game. Not because it's terrible, it's just so dull. It works perfectly fine and if you love Super Mario Bros. 3 and want what amounts to a remake, here you go. But it's just not my thing (I was always more of a Super Mario World fan).

    Oh, and the multiplayer is more antagonistic than MarioKart.
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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 :)
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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

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.