New Super Mario Bros. Wii

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8.4

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  1. MakerLuhi
    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.    … Expand
  2. Natanoksi
    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. turbo_dweeb
    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. ND-Bringer
    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.    … Expand
  5. ilovegamedemos8
    May 12, 2023
    10
    wiiheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  6. Porkster
    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. Massmurder
    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. Eny2505
    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. Nevbear1206
    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. Radpandabear
    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. krinkles
    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. LORDTIKIDCANCER
    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. saplign
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    tesla version the best one‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  14. Kostas_Spirou
    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    … Expand
  15. 3ls0ul
    Dec 20, 2022
    8
    Es un excelente videojuego, mis felicitaciones al equipo detrás del desarrollo de esta grandiosa obra.
  16. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    It's classic mario jump and run, with lots of cool items, some challenging levels and just fun gameplay
  17. Sniffs
    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. tdiogo_gamer
    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. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Diversión para un jugador y toda la familia, si se quiere. Diseño de niveles extraordinario.
  20. LMaoTse-tung
    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. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    7
    Episodio divertente e colorato, giocabile anche in più persone.
    Un platform 2D che segue i classici episodi di Mario, con grafica colorata e ottima giocabilità.
  22. elliot5
    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. ATalkingPringle
    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)    … Expand
  24. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  25. JT0718
    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. DolphinReviews
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    It's a decent 2D Mario platformer. A lot of chaotic fun with a group of friends.
  27. WashedPotatoes
    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. Michael616
    May 30, 2022
    8
    Exelente juego lastima que con tantas entregas posteriores la saga de newsupermariobross se vuelve muy repetitiva y aburrida
  29. ntBagel
    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. Shunior
    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
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#5 Best Wii Game of 2009
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#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Zentendo
    90
    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.
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  2. GamePro
    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.
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  3. Wired
    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.
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