New Super Mario Bros. Wii

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1012 Ratings

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  1. Happymonk
    Dec 5, 2011
    9
    Mario makes his way into the multiplayer market for a main game in the series, very successfully. Everything works in the game; the graphics are fantastic, the gameplay is as solid as ever, the music is great fun and it's a blast to play multiplayer. Now, the Co-op, the big draw of the game. I enjoyed it a fair amount and I'm sure some people will absolutely love it, but I personally foundMario makes his way into the multiplayer market for a main game in the series, very successfully. Everything works in the game; the graphics are fantastic, the gameplay is as solid as ever, the music is great fun and it's a blast to play multiplayer. Now, the Co-op, the big draw of the game. I enjoyed it a fair amount and I'm sure some people will absolutely love it, but I personally found the game more fun and easier to play in single player. All in all a fantastically fun Mario game that doesn't reach the dizzying heights of the Galaxy games. I highly recommend it to anybody with a Wii.… Expand
  2. Zilcell
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    It is even better than New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS. It is better because it has a much higher difficulty and you can play the game with 3 others at once!
  3. DrEggman
    Nov 17, 2011
    8
    It's a Mario game, which means that it is very similar to its predecessors. That is a good thing. I can't say the game stands out though, minimal effort was put into making the graphics nice even though they succeeded in making a pretty game before (super mario Galaxy). Playing as Mario again is nice and this time you can play with 4 people which is great when you have friends over. All inIt's a Mario game, which means that it is very similar to its predecessors. That is a good thing. I can't say the game stands out though, minimal effort was put into making the graphics nice even though they succeeded in making a pretty game before (super mario Galaxy). Playing as Mario again is nice and this time you can play with 4 people which is great when you have friends over. All in all a good quality game, but not outstanding.… Expand
  4. BasilZero
    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
  5. TriggerAD
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fun game! Even if you play this single player, it is a worthy entry in the Mario series.

    The bulk of the fun comes from multiplayer. While it can be frustrating at times, especially with newer players, the fun factor increases as people become more comfortable with the game. In a nutshell, it's a traditional 2D Mario game with multiplayer but you don't have to take turns. It's a fantastic experience.

    So why not a 10? The difficulty. I don't mind difficult games. I have fun with easy games as well. The problem with this Mario game is the first 8 worlds are relatively on the easy side. The difficulty goes up progressively as you move from world to world but it is still manageable. The problem I have is when you successfully collect all of the star coins from Worlds 1-8. After you accomplish this, a special World 9 opens. The difficulty in World 9 almost gets to the point of not wanting to finish the game. It can get extremely frustrating. Again, I don't mind difficulty in games but I was completely unprepared for World 9. If you want to finish the game (and I did), be prepared to be patient and be almost perfect to complete this World.

    Other than this one minor gripe, I recommend this game for everyone!    … Expand
  6. MediaFreak
    Nov 21, 2011
    9
    This is a brilliant Mario Game, much much better than the DS title with a similar name. It's a fairly tough game, but no more so than any of the other old school mario games. The graphics look great, it's a joy to finally see a 2d platformer done this well. The game is clearly made with 1 player in mind due to most of the levels accommodation for on space, so the co-op element of theThis is a brilliant Mario Game, much much better than the DS title with a similar name. It's a fairly tough game, but no more so than any of the other old school mario games. The graphics look great, it's a joy to finally see a 2d platformer done this well. The game is clearly made with 1 player in mind due to most of the levels accommodation for on space, so the co-op element of the game can be a bit annoying at times as you bounce off each other, but it's still a lot of fun and is worth doing. If you own a Wii and don't own this, why do you own a wii?… Expand
  7. themacmeister
    Nov 27, 2011
    8
    To say this game is challenging is an understatement. You will get to know every pixel of most backgrounds, and every step and fall in scenery, as you will replay levels a LOT. I have only played one player, so I do not know if the co-operative game is made any easier.

    Apart from that one small gripe, this is a worthy game on the Wii, the graphics, sound and gameplay are constantly being    To say this game is challenging is an understatement. You will get to know every pixel of most backgrounds, and every step and fall in scenery, as you will replay levels a LOT. I have only played one player, so I do not know if the co-operative game is made any easier.

    Apart from that one small gripe, this is a worthy game on the Wii, the graphics, sound and gameplay are constantly being ramped up (like the difficulty). If you are immune to frustration, this title deserves a spot in your library.    … Expand
  8. 88dizi88
    Dec 2, 2011
    8
    A very good single player game. Although most levels don't seem to be built for multiplayer, playing with others is still fun and chaotic. The controls are spot on as usual in any Mario game. There many very creative fun levels and some very dull unimaginative levels as well. Perhaps with better level design suited for multiple players my score would have been raised to a 9/10. ButA very good single player game. Although most levels don't seem to be built for multiplayer, playing with others is still fun and chaotic. The controls are spot on as usual in any Mario game. There many very creative fun levels and some very dull unimaginative levels as well. Perhaps with better level design suited for multiple players my score would have been raised to a 9/10. But overall, this is a very good game.… Expand
  9. SuperKurzacz
    Apr 26, 2012
    8
    Defiantly the best Mario game so far
  10. Zero2k
    Dec 25, 2011
    10
    Game play, graphics, level design, items, bosses and even Yoshi make this a top notch entry into the Super Mario Bros. franchise. It's possible to breeze bye the game. Completing it 100% however is another story. The multi-player experience will prove an enjoyable and frustrating one.
  11. Zegilgamesh
    Dec 29, 2012
    7
    It's a four-player, 2.5D, side-scrolling Mario Game. What you see is what you get, and although we could and should ask for more, that's good enough for me.
  12. SyntJohan
    Jan 13, 2012
    9
    Another great idea from Nintendo...combine the old style of playing with the new graphics. A very long game, not easy but not too hard, set in the classic variety of scenarios (deserts, snow, forests, clouds,ghosts-castles, mountains,and more).It can be played with 1 up to 4 users together ( I think 2 players mode is better) and you can decide to help your friends to win, or help toAnother great idea from Nintendo...combine the old style of playing with the new graphics. A very long game, not easy but not too hard, set in the classic variety of scenarios (deserts, snow, forests, clouds,ghosts-castles, mountains,and more).It can be played with 1 up to 4 users together ( I think 2 players mode is better) and you can decide to help your friends to win, or help to lose.There are new skills: Mario penguins, that allows you to slide on the ice and swim better; Mario helicopter, to fly high and than plane; and in some levels there's Yoshi. One of the most beautiful features in the game: in each level there are 3 special coins, sometimes visible, sometimes hidden; if you take all the coins in every world, something happens......So, I don't understand again who gave a negative score. Somebody said the movements are too slow and were better in Mario bros 3(it was a great game!), but I personally think that the movements are very good (and more realistic)for this new version.As said NateSc, "I cannot find a fault in this game"...perhaps there's a fault:there isn't a successor, New Super Mario Bros wii 2 !!â… Expand
  13. Nero97
    Jan 9, 2012
    8
    Playing this game with your friend is just awesome. Single player is pretty cool, but multiplayer mode kicks ass. The classic mario bros side scrolling game on NES now is on Wii. Play it on multiplayer, I recommend.
    Still, after lots of stages, the game starts to get boring...call a friend and make it better ;)
  14. BrittanyM
    Feb 1, 2012
    9
    Super Mario Bros. Wii takes you back to the old school days of Mario while still incorporating newer, improved technology. This game is like the classic version of Super Mario that was originally made for Super Nintendo on steroids. The graphics are way better, obviously. Itâ
  15. tvnewsguy
    May 27, 2012
    8
    For the first time since Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo brings us a side-scrolling action platformer Mario game on a home console. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a pleasure for longtime fans of the series like myself, with fond memories of the first four Mario titles on the Nintendo Entertainment System and SNES. The simplified control scheme usesFor the first time since Super Mario World on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo brings us a side-scrolling action platformer Mario game on a home console. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a pleasure for longtime fans of the series like myself, with fond memories of the first four Mario titles on the Nintendo Entertainment System and SNES. The simplified control scheme uses only the Wii Remote held sideways like an NES controller, and works pretty well, though for an old-timer like me the "shaking" required for several of Mario's moves takes some getting used to. I also found NSMBW to be much more challenging than I expected; several levels took me quite a few tries to complete, but the game is very generous with 1-Ups and power ups, so there's no major frustration to be had. Unfortunately, I haven't had the pleasure of trying multiplayer (which, like most Wii titles, is local only); an online multiplayer co-op or competition would have been most welcome.… Expand
  16. JoeKirk
    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
  17. star_gazing
    Mar 18, 2013
    5
    it's not that this game doesn't play right; it plays smoothly, and is a standard platformer for today. The problem is is that now Mario has become a re-hash lover. It's been clear that Nintendo has made it's run with the franchise, and is now just making it into the cash cow that it always has been. The design is no different from any other mario game, the added upgrades don't add toit's not that this game doesn't play right; it plays smoothly, and is a standard platformer for today. The problem is is that now Mario has become a re-hash lover. It's been clear that Nintendo has made it's run with the franchise, and is now just making it into the cash cow that it always has been. The design is no different from any other mario game, the added upgrades don't add to anything really. I don't know how people still buy into this when I could play the original Super Mario Bros. and have the same experience as this game. Speaking of Super Mario Bros. I don't know why people praise that game; it's so uninspired and generic, there's not a variety to be had, it feels too basic, and other games that came out around the time were so much more developed. It was simplistic, this game is simplistic too, but so much more. Super Mario Bros would get a 7, this game gets a 5. If you don't like, oh well. Play the game and tell me it's a brand new Mario experience.… Expand
  18. akwaman96
    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
  19. OttawaExile
    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
  20. Thiago_Martins
    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
  21. sJagstang
    Mar 14, 2013
    7
    New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a solid 2D Mario game but it fails to capture the magic of previous Super Mario Bros. games, It is fairly challenging but I wouldn't say it's hard. The gameplay is great with very good controls using the Wii Remote held sideways, the game has a great amount of content that can be enjoyed solo or with up to 4 people and is definitely worth playing for any MarioNew Super Mario Bros. Wii is a solid 2D Mario game but it fails to capture the magic of previous Super Mario Bros. games, It is fairly challenging but I wouldn't say it's hard. The gameplay is great with very good controls using the Wii Remote held sideways, the game has a great amount of content that can be enjoyed solo or with up to 4 people and is definitely worth playing for any Mario fan but if you are looking for the best 2D Mario game to play, You would be better off playing New Super Mario Bros. U or Super Mario Bros. 3/Super Mario World.… Expand
  22. SuperLeo
    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
  23. MiniTommy
    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.
  24. brockcheese
    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.
  25. juanandesign
    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
  26. knifeandfork
    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.    … Expand
  27. Aozz101x
    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
  28. yaloolenoogoo
    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!    … Expand
  29. MetalShadowX
    Nov 26, 2013
    7
    I'm not sure if it's the controls or that it played too much like the original NSMB, but I didn't really feel this game that much. I wish I did. Sorry.
  30. firstblood2
    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
  31. JungleFudge
    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.)    … Expand
  32. TheBrak
    Feb 23, 2014
    7
    This game shows that a mediocre Mario game is still a pretty good game. The gameplay is exactly what you would expect from Mario game. I cant say that the level design is bad but none of the levels are memorable at all. The parts in the game where you use the wii mote feels forced at best and took me out of the game. Overall i think that the game is fun but forgettable compared to some ofThis game shows that a mediocre Mario game is still a pretty good game. The gameplay is exactly what you would expect from Mario game. I cant say that the level design is bad but none of the levels are memorable at all. The parts in the game where you use the wii mote feels forced at best and took me out of the game. Overall i think that the game is fun but forgettable compared to some of the better Mario games.… Expand
  33. jonahbear
    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
  34. Goblins
    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).
  35. DrewtheDude85
    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
  36. how_are_u
    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
  37. Tylercolins
    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.
  38. le-weirdo
    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.
  39. ItsSDHusker
    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.
  40. hyperbeast321
    Oct 12, 2014
    7
    When i first played this game, I never played it by myself. it was always multiplayer. We didnt care how many times we lost lives and restarted, we just had fun with it, and played it like a party game. And it was great. The powerups were fun, and the levels varied and creative. However, today it seems like a cash in, especialy with new super mario bros u out. Having two random toads, andWhen i first played this game, I never played it by myself. it was always multiplayer. We didnt care how many times we lost lives and restarted, we just had fun with it, and played it like a party game. And it was great. The powerups were fun, and the levels varied and creative. However, today it seems like a cash in, especialy with new super mario bros u out. Having two random toads, and muddy graphics certainly hurt it, but in the end, theres one deciding factor: its a nintendo made platformer.… Expand
  41. DBPirate1129
    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.    … Expand
  42. HernanMassetti
    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
  43. spongeswift
    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
  44. Rangaman
    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.
  45. TharosTheDragon
    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
  46. ali2005
    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.
  47. EpicLadySponge
    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.
  48. denwer
    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
  49. vinicius77777
    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.
  50. Shadow1
    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
  51. Barnes1987
    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
  52. DerMeister
    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 :)
  53. MiguelEsquivel
    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
  54. SMGamer
    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
  55. GamecubeLover
    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!
  56. Luigibros
    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
  57. Diegochocho
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Agregan nuevos poderes que son geniales, la jugabilidad es genial y el cooperativo es muy divertido.
  58. 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!
  59. robertoiglesias
    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.    … Expand
  60. MarioGames
    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!
  61. 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.    … Expand
  62. TheDoodFrankWak
    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
  63. Sausage22
    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.
  64. bear00766
    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
  65. KDMCollectables
    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).    … Expand
  66. ecao
    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
  67. tomflanders
    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.
  68. PabloSnivyGamer
    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%
  69. Westimations
    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. Sleepycannon
    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
  71. REVERSE2024
    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.
  72. Kostas101
    Jun 27, 2020
    8
    Great Super Mario game, the music is nice, the level design is good and the gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable.
  73. Oreox4
    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
  74. 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
  75. EthanParmet
    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.
  76. DarCbrGr
    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.
  77. Ruberobo
    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
  78. legorunnerkid
    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
  79. Janek1907
    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
  80. Mutty99
    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 :)
  81. Denez16
    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)
  82. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    El clásico. An essential for the Wii. Nothing more to say. He is an old school super mario.
  83. CrispCicada
    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
  84. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Piola. . .
  85. eeveegms
    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.
  86. Marsbound2032
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Very good game, a bit too similar to the DS Version. Multiplayer is great fun!
  87. AmazingLogan
    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.
  88. zachym11
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay and its even better to play with friends. Classic Mario game.
  89. hector_bcn98
    Nov 8, 2022
    8
    Diversión para un jugador y toda la familia, si se quiere. Diseño de niveles extraordinario.
  90. imlori21
    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
  91. SKeLeTrust
    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.    … Expand
  92. GameDudeGuy
    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
  93. BeeSting1
    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.    … Expand
  94. Frost_Cube
    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.
  95. omniface
    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    … Expand
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. SirXyonder777
    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
  99. 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)
  100. mckeeartandtoys
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Awesome game with so many functions, and the King Koomba in THIS make actually scared me!
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Wii Game of 2009
1
#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
1
#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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Metascore
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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