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New Super Mario Bros




  • 208 4  I love Mario games and have been playing them since they first came out . This game is fun for the whole family , though , playing with multiple players at once has its pros and cons . First , playing with kids can be a little frustrating , but , there aren't many games out there that I can play with all my kids at once ( ages 11 , 8 and 4 ) . I'm not really sure what people are talking about in regards the controller not working right with Mario or being weak . My daughter with williams syndrome can play this game without any trouble and my 4 year old can beat castles . For my husband and I , the game is a tad on the easy side , with some levels being a little more challenging . What I really like about the game is that when the kids are having trouble and dragging through the level , we just tell them to get in their bubbles and they float right threw parts that would be too hard for them . On some levels , you have to balance and run fast and again , this is when it works to have slower players float in their bubbles . My daughters all love the game and play it every day . I think it is a perfect addition to our Wii game collection and am so happy we bought it . Honestly I would have paid more for the game because we like it so much and I can't say that about most of our Wii games .
    • 008 4  My wife and I have played through worlds one and two , and we are both really enjoying the game . The game is a very good combination of challenge and fun , and we've found ourselves laughing out loud at the fun and intensity of the experience more than once .
    • 028 4  great game . a little hard , and rescuing toad is a pain , but super fun gameplay and great graphics . My personal favorte is the propeller suit . So fun to fly past a level . deep modes . Multiplayer awesome . a little frusturating , the castles are annoying , the bosses are easy . This is one of the best games i own , besides skate it and mario party 7 . if you have a child who loves bright colors and / or mario , get this game.reflexes must be fast . overall , 8.5 out of ten .
    • 119 4  I saved up my money for weeks before I bought this game . And it was great . Playing the four player version with my friends was the best . World eight ( the lava world ) is my favorite because of all the flames and fire - - the fire balls are really tricky - you have to use ice balls to defeat them . My favorite level is world 8 - 2 - the spikeballs are challenging - you really can't defeat them - you just have to avoid them . It was worth all the hard work to get this game !
    • 124 4  My kids are 11 ( boy ) , 14 ( girl ) , & 18 ( girl ) . They all love this game . Worth the purchase !
    • 328 4  If you are into family games , as I assume most are that use the wii , you will love this game . My family and I have spent endless hours laughing ourselves till it hurt while playing this game . It is really fun whether playing by yourself or with a group . A great mix of old mario game items and new . It is just challenging enough that you enjoy it without getting burned out and giving up . There is not one thing we dont like about this game , and it is always the first game everyone says they want to play together when we have the time . You will love it ! !
    • 330 4  As a Dad , I enjoy playing this with my 9 year old son . We definitely bond when I explain to him that when I was his age I also played mario bros and that some of the levels are similar to what I used to play . My son then remarks , If you've played before , then why do I always beat you ?

  • 255 4  This game is awesome . Best game out there for the Wii in my opinion . It takes you back to the roots of Mario . A 2D side scrolling adventure . All of the recent Mario games have been 3D , and not that they are bad but , this game is so much better because it really goes back to what Mario is all about . This game resembles the original Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World the most , with aspects of other Mario games thrown in . The fire flower is there as usual as well as some cool new gadgets . One major plus of this game is that you dont really need to do any excessive motions with the wii remote control . You hold it on its side just like you are playing an old fashioned Mario game and only need shake it to do a couple of new moves . . . but the use of the motion aspect of the controller is not a major aspect of the game . I'm glad they made it this way because one drawback of alot of wii games is the lack of good controls , but no problems with that in this game . This game is also longer , with more worlds and bonuses than the other Mario games which keeps the fun going . One important new feature to this game is the multiplayer function which allows up to 4 players to play simultaneously . No more waiting for your friend to die til its your turn . Overall , this game is just soo fun . Simple enough for anyone to play , yet theres special parts of the game that give the more advanced gamer something to enjoy . This is one of the best Mario games in my opinion and is a must have for any Wii owner and is reason to get a Wii if you don't have one . Highly recommended for any long time Mario fans and especially those who loved the original NES games .
    • 174 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros.Wii lives up to everything the Mario Bros . franchise is . From the class days of NES , Super Mario Bros . was always meant to be a starter game that EVERYONE can play and enjoy , but requires a bit more skill to finally beat Bad ole Bowser . The Wii version lives up to just that . The characters are true to form . I have read a few poor reviews about the game , and it seems they all expected this to be a fiercely combative , difficult multiplayer game . . . so if you are expecting Warcraft with Mario characters . . . then you may not like this game , but if you enjoy having fun with 2 or 3 people and being able to use that second ( and 3rd and 4th for that matter ) controller while you watch , I give this game a 5 stars . It took two of us a week and few days to beat the regular levels , but there is plenty more to play and try to perfect , and playing with 3 and 4 just adds another level of difficulty to the game ! Awesome job by Nintendo and the creaters on keeping true to the Mario Spirit ! ! Let'sa Goooooo ! ! ! !
    • 175 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros.Wii lives up to everything the Mario Bros . franchise is . From the class days of NES , Super Mario Bros . was always meant to be a starter game that EVERYONE can play and enjoy , but requires a bit more skill to finally beat Bad ole Bowser . The Wii version lives up to just that . The characters are true to form . I have read a few poor reviews about the game , and it seems they all expected this to be a fiercely combative , difficult multiplayer game . . . so if you are expecting Warcraft with Mario characters . . . then you may not like this game , but if you enjoy having fun with 2 or 3 people and being able to use that second ( and 3rd and 4th for that matter ) controller while you watch , I give this game a 5 stars . It took two of us a week and few days to beat the regular levels , but there is plenty more to play and try to perfect , and playing with 3 and 4 just adds another level of difficulty to the game ! Awesome job by Nintendo and the creaters on keeping true to the Mario Spirit ! ! Let'sa Goooooo ! ! ! !
    • 183 4  Everything you know and love from the original NES mario series with the added bonus of simultaneous multiplayer mode . Hours of old school gaming enjoyment alone or with friends . This is why I own a wii . In my opinion its video game perfection .
    • 211 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I love that the controller for this system along with this game is like the old Nintendo controllers . I hate the x-box and play station controllers because they are too complicated , with too many buttons . This game is fun , challenging and I can control my character ! Awesome worlds , colors , graphics and etc .
    • 212 4  I love that the controller for this system along with this game is like the old Nintendo controllers . I hate the x-box and play station controllers because they are too complicated , with too many buttons . This game is fun , challenging and I can control my character ! Awesome worlds , colors , graphics and etc .
    • 324 4  THIS GAME IS AWESOME ! ! Did you grow up playing Mario ? All the same rules apply . Mushrooms make you big . Stars make you invisible . Don't let the Koopa Troopas get you . Bowser is big and bad and Yoshi is sweet and rockin ! The game has been upgraded to look great and the 4 player is so much fun . Being on the same team as 3 other players is definately an exciting challenge . Get this game today ! ! ! You won't regret it !

  • 275 4  This game shows what mario is all about running and jumping till you get to the end of the level . And New Super Mario Bros . perfects on this it isnt as good as SMB3 but it is still worth your money . The first thing thats great is that they finally put co-op into the levels which is what they should have done on the super nintendo but its good that they finally did it here . All the levels are neat and fun and challenge you every time you play them and you will never get bored cause the levels are all drastically different from one another . Yoshi is here as well but unlike super mario world you cannot bring him to every single level which will turn some people off but i found it actually better that you dont need yoshi in every level . The next best thing is that if you get enough star coins in the levels you can use them to unlock World 9 yes there's a secret world , i havn't got that far yet but i heard it is the funnest world there . Are there problems oh yes . Like in the Boo houses where you have to hold this stupid lighted brick just to move forward cause its to dark to move forward otherwise . Or when your at the 8th world and most of the levels are dodging lava . My biggest complaint is that they didn't fix the levels that move manually for you and i hate that and always hated it and i don't kow one single human being that likes those types of levels . But in all it gets a 8.8 out f 10 so better get it .
    • 051 4  This game is fun for all ages three to one hundred and three . Reminiscent of the super marios 1 - 3 and super mario world , it will please old school gamers and there is enough of a new twist to keep it challenging & fun for all gamers inexperienced and experienced . My whole family loves to play this game . I swear they should use this game as therapy for drug addicts , this game is more addictive than crack ; ^ D ! Run don't walk to get a copy of this awesome game you guys .
    • 142 4  My grandson loves it and plays with it constantly . It's a joy to watch him !
    • 145 4  My son and grandson's thoroughly enjoy the game and have played it every day since given the gift on Christmas . The gift made me a winner in their eyes . Thank you .

  • 281 4  This game is awesome . It is great that it is multi-player . I love it that some of the items / coins can only be retrieved by using all the players . I love the graphics and the updates to the regular Super Mario ( I have the DS version as well ) . I do enjoy that the gameplay is different from the DS version , so I am not bored because I have done it before . I also like the difficulty of the game . Some of the levels are easy , others are just hard enough that you have to try a few times . I like it that if one player dies , the other has to pop him back into the game ( up to the number of lives the player has ) . It is also great that you can save the game or save a continue so you don't have to wait until you beat a castle boss to save your progress . . . This game is one of the reasons I love the Mario games - they just keep getting better !
    • 181 4  we played this with our 21 year old son at Thanksgiving and we had a great time , can't wait to play xmas day with our 8 year old grandson and his parents as well . I would highly recommend this for all ages , we are in our 50 ' s and it is totally great fun for all !
    • 209 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is the first time I write a review . I feel that I am obligate to tell those who developed this game what an awesome job they did . I love the 2D Mario . It brings back my childhood memories . The graphics and music are perfect . I especially like the tone in World 3 . But I haven't passed World 4 yet . I'm sure the best is yet to come . I use the Nunchuk mode otherwise my left thumb will feel numb . This game is too addictive . The only problem , they should call it Super Mario Wii or some shorter names . So it's easier for me to tell my friends which one to buy .
    • 210 4  This is the first time I write a review . I feel that I am obligate to tell those who developed this game what an awesome job they did . I love the 2D Mario . It brings back my childhood memories . The graphics and music are perfect . I especially like the tone in World 3 . But I haven't passed World 4 yet . I'm sure the best is yet to come . I use the Nunchuk mode otherwise my left thumb will feel numb . This game is too addictive . The only problem , they should call it Super Mario Wii or some shorter names . So it's easier for me to tell my friends which one to buy .
    • 336 4  I love this game it reminds me of when I was a kid with the original Nintendo Entertainment System ( ages ago ) but even better with wii features . Its so much fun to play and you can play with up to 4 people .

  • Mario , Luigi , Toadstool , and Princess Peach . Over the years , games have changed ( some changes for the good , and others . . . not so much ) , but I love that the Mario series have stayed true to their roots . Every Mario game that I can think of has stood the test of time , and has served as a model to countless other games . However , despite being one of the best game franchises around , one component was always missing : multiplayer . Sure , previous SMB games had a 2 player option , but all you were able to do was pass around the same joystick , or take turns using 2 joysticks . The idea of 2 characters on screen at the same time seemed strangely impossible for these games . . . and why Nintendo wasn't able to make this happen sooner than 2009 boggles the mind . But , having spent 7 or 8 hours playing New Super Mario Bros yesterday , I don't care why or how they were able to finally do it . . . because this game is an absolute blast to play ! As soon as the game starts , you start to get an idea of just how great this game is going to be . . . especially if you have played Super Mario games before ( and cmon . . . who hasn't ? ! ? ) . Everything looks very familiar , but in a good way . The game really feels like they took some of the best ideas , bosses , levels , and music from each of the Mario games and retooled them for NSMB Wii ( New Super Mario Bros Wii ) . In fact , it feels mostly like Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros 3 rolled into one , with a little bit of Super Mario Galaxy thrown in as well . . . and that , my friends , is an AWESOME combination ! Like I mentioned earlier . . . I have played hundreds . . . maybe thousands of video games in my time . And this game ranks right up there with the best of them . It is , in my humble opinion , on par with Super Mario Bros 3 , which has been rated by numerous gaming sites as the best game of all time . Playing the game for the first time , there were lots of oohs and ahhs , plenty of mischievous giggles , lots of punching and name calling ( see multiplayer ) , and even several times where one of us paused the game just to point out how great this game is . I hate to gush over this game , but it really is a work of art . It's easily one of the best games I have ever played , and certainly one of the best available on Wii . Here are some of my observations about it : Old Skool SMB : Mario games are good , and they work . Period . This is one series of games that doesn't need to be retooled , revamped , updated , or changed dramatically in order for it to compete with the likes of Modern Warfare 2 . In fact , there really is no competition for Mario games . Historically , they sell , are highly rated , and have a long shelf-life . This game is no different . It is classic Mario at his best . There are some updates that make the game fresh and interesting , but it is mostly classic Mario 2 - D action , and that is a good thing . Music : Mario games have always had great music . Who hasn't found themselves whistling or humming one of the iconic Mario tunes ? This game has some really cool new music , as well as some remixes / revamps of classic Mario music . When I found myself in the first of the Koopa Kid castles and I heard the original music from Super Mario Bros 3 ( ? ? ) , I was ecstatic . Multiplayer : For the life of me , I couldn't tell you why Nintendo was never able to incorporate some genuine multiplayer in a Mario game previously . But , add it they did , and it is great . The multiplayer component of Super Mario Bros Wii is really well done . There are some competitive modes where you and your friends ( or opponents ) are running through a level and competing to get the most coins , and it is really fun . But where multiplayer really shines is when you are actually playing through the games with a couple of your friends . All of you are on screen at the same time . When you hit one of the ? boxes , 3 or 4 mushrooms may come out . . . or maybe 2 mushrooms and 1 Penguin suit . . . and you have a choice : Will we all go scrambling for the penguin suit ? Or will the most skilled player just take a mushroom suit and leave the penguin suit to the others ? Or , will I scramble and get all of the mushrooms and the penguin suit , leaving my teammates out in the cold ? I tried all of these scenarios , and it was pure joy to see the look on my friends faces either way ! You see , the multiplayer can be either competitive or cooperative . There will be times where getting a big coin or a 1 - up will require that you cooperate . . . maybe I will need to pick up one player and hold him over my head , and then another player will bounce off his head to get the 1 - up . Or , maybe there will be a player that I want to give some grief . . . so I can pick him up and throw him down a pit or in the lava . . . or I can throw a green shell at him . There will also be times where you are all trying to accomplish something ( like jumping across a lava pit ) , and because we are all scrambling and trying to save our own skin , one player will bounce off the other's head , giving themselves a boost up and over the lava , but sending their friend to their death . As you can imagine , the cooperative multiplayer would FREQUENTLY and unexpectedly become competitive , and there was no shortage of amazed / shocked looks back and forth ( i.e Dude . . . I cant believe you just did that ! ! ) , punches in the shoulder , name calling , calling dibs on power ups only to be disappointed , and laughing ranging from a mischievous giggle to rolling on the floor in stitches . When we were playing , one guy even got really upset and went home ! LOL . It was one heck of a fun afternoon ! Once the sore loser left , we started cooperating more and competing less , and it was equally fun . Almost equally anyway . . . Difficulty : I hate easy games , and I hate short games . I especially hate short and easy games . This game is neither . From what I have experienced so far , this is one of the most challenging Mario games I have ever played . It isn't necessarily HARD . . . anyone can pick up New Super Mario Bros Wii and begin playing . That is the case with every Mario game . But it is challenging . You will die . . . a lot . Especially when playing multiplayer , since frequently one of your teammates will do something that sends you to your end on accident . Plus , the difficulty really starts to ramp up in some of the later worlds / levels . Also , there are 3 hidden achievement coins in each level , as well as these special star coins that you can go out of your way to find . . . and getting to some of these can be a real challenge . I estimate that it will easily take 20 + hours to complete this game . . . and even once it is done , it will be a blast to start over and play again . And the truth is , Mario games are always long and fairly difficult . . . I never did beat Super Mario 2 ! I think this game is going to have a long shelf life at my house ! I will spare you any more gushing details about this game . Clearly , I enjoyed it immensely . If you own a Nintendo Wii , you should own this game . If there was ONE Wii game I would recommend you buy , it would be this one . If you are considering buying a Nintendo Wii because you like this game . . . I guarantee it will be worth it . This game is destined to be a classic , and it would be a shame to miss out ! Here is my personal rating for the game : Gameplay : 10 / 10 Presentation : 9 / 10 Sound / Music : 9 / 10 Multiplayer : 9 / 10 Difficulty : 10 / 10 Lasting Appeal : 9 / 10 Overall : 10 / 10
    • 002 4  I have been playing video games since the Atari 2600 , and was a kid during the Nintendo Entertainment System era . Some of my fondest memories involve one iconic set of characters : Mario , Luigi , Toadstool , and Princess Peach . Over the years , games have changed ( some changes for the good , and others . . . not so much ) , but I love that the Mario series have stayed true to their roots . Every Mario game that I can think of has stood the test of time , and has served as a model to countless other games . However , despite being one of the best game franchises around , one component was always missing : multiplayer . Sure , previous SMB games had a 2 player option , but all you were able to do was pass around the same joystick , or take turns using 2 joysticks . The idea of 2 characters on screen at the same time seemed strangely impossible for these games . . . and why Nintendo wasn't able to make this happen sooner than 2009 boggles the mind . But , having spent 7 or 8 hours playing New Super Mario Bros yesterday , I don't care why or how they were able to finally do it . . . because this game is an absolute blast to play ! As soon as the game starts , you start to get an idea of just how great this game is going to be . . . especially if you have played Super Mario games before ( and cmon . . . who hasn't ? ! ? ) . Everything looks very familiar , but in a good way . The game really feels like they took some of the best ideas , bosses , levels , and music from each of the Mario games and retooled them for NSMB Wii ( New Super Mario Bros Wii ) . In fact , it feels mostly like Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros 3 rolled into one , with a little bit of Super Mario Galaxy thrown in as well . . . and that , my friends , is an AWESOME combination ! Like I mentioned earlier . . . I have played hundreds . . . maybe thousands of video games in my time . And this game ranks right up there with the best of them . It is , in my humble opinion , on par with Super Mario Bros 3 , which has been rated by numerous gaming sites as the best game of all time . Playing the game for the first time , there were lots of oohs and ahhs , plenty of mischievous giggles , lots of punching and name calling ( see multiplayer ) , and even several times where one of us paused the game just to point out how great this game is . I hate to gush over this game , but it really is a work of art . It's easily one of the best games I have ever played , and certainly one of the best available on Wii . Here are some of my observations about it : Old Skool SMB : Mario games are good , and they work . Period . This is one series of games that doesn't need to be retooled , revamped , updated , or changed dramatically in order for it to compete with the likes of Modern Warfare 2 . In fact , there really is no competition for Mario games . Historically , they sell , are highly rated , and have a long shelf-life . This game is no different . It is classic Mario at his best . There are some updates that make the game fresh and interesting , but it is mostly classic Mario 2 - D action , and that is a good thing . Music : Mario games have always had great music . Who hasn't found themselves whistling or humming one of the iconic Mario tunes ? This game has some really cool new music , as well as some remixes / revamps of classic Mario music . When I found myself in the first of the Koopa Kid castles and I heard the original music from Super Mario Bros 3 ( ? ? ) , I was ecstatic . Multiplayer : For the life of me , I couldn't tell you why Nintendo was never able to incorporate some genuine multiplayer in a Mario game previously . But , add it they did , and it is great . The multiplayer component of Super Mario Bros Wii is really well done . There are some competitive modes where you and your friends ( or opponents ) are running through a level and competing to get the most coins , and it is really fun . But where multiplayer really shines is when you are actually playing through the games with a couple of your friends . All of you are on screen at the same time . When you hit one of the ? boxes , 3 or 4 mushrooms may come out . . . or maybe 2 mushrooms and 1 Penguin suit . . . and you have a choice : Will we all go scrambling for the penguin suit ? Or will the most skilled player just take a mushroom suit and leave the penguin suit to the others ? Or , will I scramble and get all of the mushrooms and the penguin suit , leaving my teammates out in the cold ? I tried all of these scenarios , and it was pure joy to see the look on my friends faces either way ! You see , the multiplayer can be either competitive or cooperative . There will be times where getting a big coin or a 1 - up will require that you cooperate . . . maybe I will need to pick up one player and hold him over my head , and then another player will bounce off his head to get the 1 - up . Or , maybe there will be a player that I want to give some grief . . . so I can pick him up and throw him down a pit or in the lava . . . or I can throw a green shell at him . There will also be times where you are all trying to accomplish something ( like jumping across a lava pit ) , and because we are all scrambling and trying to save our own skin , one player will bounce off the other's head , giving themselves a boost up and over the lava , but sending their friend to their death . As you can imagine , the cooperative multiplayer would FREQUENTLY and unexpectedly become competitive , and there was no shortage of amazed / shocked looks back and forth ( i.e Dude . . . I cant believe you just did that ! ! ) , punches in the shoulder , name calling , calling dibs on power ups only to be disappointed , and laughing ranging from a mischievous giggle to rolling on the floor in stitches . When we were playing , one guy even got really upset and went home ! LOL . It was one heck of a fun afternoon ! Once the sore loser left , we started cooperating more and competing less , and it was equally fun . Almost equally anyway . . . Difficulty : I hate easy games , and I hate short games . I especially hate short and easy games . This game is neither . From what I have experienced so far , this is one of the most challenging Mario games I have ever played . It isn't necessarily HARD . . . anyone can pick up New Super Mario Bros Wii and begin playing . That is the case with every Mario game . But it is challenging . You will die . . . a lot . Especially when playing multiplayer , since frequently one of your teammates will do something that sends you to your end on accident . Plus , the difficulty really starts to ramp up in some of the later worlds / levels . Also , there are 3 hidden achievement coins in each level , as well as these special star coins that you can go out of your way to find . . . and getting to some of these can be a real challenge . I estimate that it will easily take 20 + hours to complete this game . . . and even once it is done , it will be a blast to start over and play again . And the truth is , Mario games are always long and fairly difficult . . . I never did beat Super Mario 2 ! I think this game is going to have a long shelf life at my house ! I will spare you any more gushing details about this game . Clearly , I enjoyed it immensely . If you own a Nintendo Wii , you should own this game . If there was ONE Wii game I would recommend you buy , it would be this one . If you are considering buying a Nintendo Wii because you like this game . . . I guarantee it will be worth it . This game is destined to be a classic , and it would be a shame to miss out ! Here is my personal rating for the game : Gameplay : 10 / 10 Presentation : 9 / 10 Sound / Music : 9 / 10 Multiplayer : 9 / 10 Difficulty : 10 / 10 Lasting Appeal : 9 / 10 Overall : 10 / 10
    • 004 4  It's a blast from the past . In the 80 ' s you probably played Super Mario Brothers on the original Nintendo Entertainment System . Over 19 years have passed since the last 2D-side scrolling installment of the Mario Brothers Series was released on a gaming console , Nintendo now brings you New Super Mario Brothers Wii . This game is based off of what Nintendo started in 1985 . The game play is very similar to Super Mario Brothers 3 and World ( SNES ) . There are One to Four players . This time around Nintendo has you all playing together ( cooperative or competitive ) - alternating version is not available - no need to wait for your turn to play . You can play as either Mario , Luigi , or 2 different Toads . This game goes back to Nintendo's and Mario's roots for what jump started the video game industry . If you are familiar with the series you will find many things reminiscent of past mario games , for example : 8 Worlds : SMB , SMB2 , SMB3 Flag Ending : SMB Riding Yoshi : SMBW Maps for World : SMB3 , SMBW Item House : SMB3 Saving Princess Toadstool : SMB , SMB2 , SMB3 , SMBW Pipes : SMB , SMBW Half Way Save Point : SMBW Koopas Castles : SMB3 , SMBW Items : Mushroom , Firepower , Star All the characters are back from Bowser to Goomba's , Bullet Bills , Chain Chomps and more . Game play is the same from earlier versions of Mario Bros series . New things include : Add or remove multiplayers while you are playing a game - - no need to quit because someone is tired of playing , add them back in when they want to play or when people come over . Items : Propeller mario - - shake wiimote to propeller into the sky . Penguin Mario : Move more freely in water and on ice - - shoot ice balls . Belly slide on snow to kill enemy's . Ice Mario : Freeze enemy's and use them as a block to jump on . Star Coins : Use these to unlock hints for each level in Peach's castle . Super Guide : Die 8 times in one level and watch how to beat it or let the computer beat it for you and move on . Multiplayer Mode : New as you can lock yourself in a bubble if your friends can not get through a tough section - - and you unlock yourself out of the bubble when you want to play again . If you die , you come back if you have remaining lives to help the team . New Modes : Coin Battle - - battle in a level to get most coins . Free for all - - play any course with your friends . All in all this game is great if you are new to the Mario Francise , a casual gamer , fan of the original Mario series , multiplayer gaming , and want to have some old school fun . I recommend this game to everyone who owns a Wii . This is what Mario Should have been the first time around . Simply Amazing .
    • 006 4  The only really bad thing about New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the excessively long title . Nintendo could have been justified in simply calling this game Mario Bros . 4 or Super Mario World 2 , because it fits right in with the legendary series of 2D games from the NES / SNES era . Mario is one of a very few characters who survived the jump from 2D to 3D . Mario 64 was revolutionary , and Super Mario Galaxy even more so . So it might seem odd that Nintendo would go back to a traditional side-scroller in the midst of 3D gaming . I for one am glad they did . Yes , there is something to be said for the nostalgia factor : the game goes out of its way to reference previous games in the Mario series , from the enemies to the music . But make no mistake , this is a NEW game with NEW , very CHALLENGING , levels . It may come as a surprise to those who were introduced to Mario via Galaxy or New SMB on the DS just how much harder this game is compared to those . NSMB Wii has a difficulty level on par with Mario 3 or Mario : The Lost Levels ( aka Mario 2 in Japan ) . This game is relentless with agressive enemies , tricky platforming , and those classic secret areas that you can often see but can't fathom how Mario can reach them ! The gaming community has been very nervous about this game's new feature that allows you to skip a level after dying eight times . Will this create a culture of gamers who cheat and don't get to feel the sense of accomplishment that those who stick with the game for hours upon hours honing their skills ? To that I say , relax . If you don't want to use the feature , you don't have to . Further , the feature doesn't show you how to reach all the secrets in the level . It's not an instant I Win feature . Anything that allows game designers to make creative levels without fear of holding back because they might make the game to hard is a good thing . The multiplayer feature of this game is frantic and fun . It's an interesting mix of collaborative and cooperative play that works great . Added games like Coin Battle and Free for All make this a very complete package . This game should herald a new beginning for 2D games . With a market saturated with FPSs , I for one am glad that there's still a company making traditional platformers and realizing that the gaming past can still influence the future of gaming .
    • 010 4  New Super Mario Bros Wii is an experience that every fan of the classic 2D Mario games may want to purchase and play . It features the same sort of game style that we have come to expect from all of those classic Mario games and combines most of their mechanics into one game . It uses mechanics that were seen in Super Mario World 2 with the ability to ride Yoshi , some of the music choices from those games , some of the level designs and mechanics from Super Mario Bros 1 , 2 , and 3 , and uses their music . It is loaded with so many references and uses of enemies , items , and mechanics that it brings a smile to my face everytime I play through a level . Playing the game is really quite simple . First there are three modes of gameplay ; the main story in which up to 4 people can take control of the characters ( Mario , Luigi , and two toads ) , and progress through the levels ( even with more than one player , the levels can be progressed through and unlock more ) . There is a free for all mode in which everyone is competing for score , and a coin battle mode in which you compete for score . Free-for-all and coin battle only work on stages that have already been cleared . The game is essentially easier with one player for one doesnt have to worry about other players pushing them into obstacles nor do they have to worry about what the other players are doing or the number of powerups they take from you . There are some benefits such as being able to ground pound simultaneously to clear the enemies off the screen , or jump on each other to read greater heights . It can be fun with more people if everyone is on the same page and not just throwing each other around and pushing obstacles into them ( and its a great crutch to use since it essentially equates to at minimum of 5 lives per player on screen if a level is that hard ) . For single players there is a super guide function which has Luigi take over and complete the level for you , if you die eight times on a stage . Control wise , there are two styles of play , single wii-remote and wii-remote and nunchuk . Controls are easy to grasp and I wont go into detail here , but there are what I consider waggle controls ( shake the Wiiremote and the character will spin to go a little bit further when making a jump , shake it to move closer if you are floating on a stage , and lastly , shake it to lift obstacles ) . The controls are easy to grasp and not too difficult . Presentation wise , the graphics are excellent for the game and get the job done . Sure it isnt a game that is graphical defining on the Wii but they do look crisp and clear for a game set in the Mario Universe . Most of the good looks here is the chance to see nostalgic enemies and environments in a new 480p light . Soundwise , nothing new hear in terms of sounds for the Mario universe , Mario and Luigi appear to have the same soundbites ( Toad sounds just the same as they were in Super Mario Galaxy ) , songs sound either remixed from their classic counterparts or are all memorable . Nintendo seems to have delivered a great experience in terms of presentation here . - - - - - - - The bottom line is that NEW Super Mario Bros Wii is an excellent addition to the Mario Universe and brings back the feelings of odd with the series . The gameplay is excellent , being able to play with friends on these levels is a great experience ( locally , though the lack of online co-op for this is questionable though not worthy of scrutiny ) but doesnt leave people who have no one to play with lacking the ability to complete the game , and the presentation Nintendo offers us here in terms of music and graphics is worth its weight in gold . For those who havent bought a Wii game since Super Smash Bros Brawl ( yes there are a few of us ) as well as for those who are looking for an excellent single player and multiplayer experience on the Wii , New Super Mario Bros is a game to get . Note : The Red case design and boxart is amazing and I hope Nintendo does more like it in the future
    • 012 4  I have to say , this is the most enjoyable game I've purchased in a long time . . . and I purchase a lot of games . While I have not yet finished the game , I believe I've played enough of it to give an accurate review . I purchased this game as a more family-oriented title , believing it to be something my wife ( who has not played a video game since the Super Nintendo ) might enjoy . As I would describe myself as a hardcore gamer , I had low expectations as to how much I would get out of the game . I was pleasantly surprised . The true charm of Super Mario Bros . Wii is that it brings something for everybody to the table . My wife enjoys the simplicity of the controls . Her first observation was I love it ! I can play a game with only two buttons . I , on the other hand was happy to find the game to be fairly challenging , despite my wide range of experience with platformers . While the single-player mode is basically what you would expect from a Mario game . . . a challenging but straight-forward platformer , where the real excitement comes in is when you start up multiplayer . With more than one player , Super Mario Bros . Wii will have you completely frustrated , yelling and laughing all at the same time . Even if you have completed a level a dozen times in single-player mode , it becomes a completely different challenge when another player is on-screen , constantly getting in the way . We find ourselves pausing at the beginning of a level to strategize exactly how we will attempt to get past a particularly daunting obstacle . Should we both go at the same time and risk bumping into one another , or should one of us take the lead while the other holds back and waits ? Often the constant disarray devolves into a game of Super Smash Bros . . . we lose focus on completing the level and instead try to knock the other person to their death out of pure malice . . . content on completing the level individually after ridding the screen of the added obstacle , Player 2 . Because of this , even the Co-Op game can become a competition of sorts . In conclusion , I would highly recommend this game to casual and hardcore gamers alike . . . you will certainly get plenty of mileage out of it . It's fun to play with friends , family , or alone and is challenging without being frustrating .
    • 014 4  I'm 31 , meaning I played every Mario ever since SMB . Pros ( Pretty much what everyone else has said ) : Graphics , sounds , playability good old memories , etc etc etc Cons ( Please , people of Konami , Capcom , Sunsoft , Acclaim , Midway and NINTENDO , READ ) : They should release a whole new generation of 2D Games for Wii . I'm totally up and enjoy nowadays technology of the newsest and latest games , but some straight forward side scrolling games are needed too : say a new Contra , a new Super C , a new Castlevania , a new Megaman , TMNT , Ninja Gaiden , those classics . Maybe not Zelda , because Zelda is definetly a game that evolves and needs to evolve along with the console's evolution . That being said , cons about the game itself : TOO Easy , the game gives you too many resources ( or I've gotten better at playing since 1991 ) . TOO Short , prolly like 1 / 3 of Super Mario World ( or I've gotten better at playing since 1991 ) . These two reasons are why I give it 4 / 5 and not 5 / 5 . And lastly , at first , in gameplay the Mario charcter seemed a bit heavier than other Marios . It seemed that in SMB , SMW , etc , Mario was lighter and could run and sprint faster , but maybe that's just me . Other than that , fantastic game . A lesson on the fact that sometimes sticking to the old stuff also works too .
    • 016 4  To be completely upfront about my experience with this game , we rented it from BlockBuster to try it before I sunk $40 + into a new game . We are over our 7 day rental and are still playing it if that tells you anything ! My review will hopefully be beneficial for families with young children and those who are not big gamers . I purchased our Wii last Christmas in hopes that we'd be able to play ' family games ' together besides our two boys watching the clock for ' their ' game time turn and my husband being holed up in his office playing his game . Other than some strategy type PC games for my husband , educational games for our 5 and 8 yr old and some ( non gory ) strategy war games for our 8yr old , we are non gamers . So after a year of Wii Play , Outdoor Challenge , Go Diego Go games , Zack & Wiki , Space Chimps , Lego Star Wars , we're ready for some new games for the family ! What I LOVE about this game is that it's CLEAN FUN ! ! ! There is no gory violence , no borderline inappropriate language for the kids . . . . it's colorful with cute animation and with exception of my husband who complained about it being stupid and boring - yet asks for his turn to play and will CONTINUE to play when he gets his turn : - ) , we all enjoy this game - especially our 5yr old and myself . The first few levels of the game IS mostly easy enough for our 5yr old to play on his own although he DOES need help in some areas . It was however , very frustrating to him for about the first day or two since none of us have ever played Mario games so we weren't familiar with the good & bad guys and the functions of what we had to do until we figured out that their is a quick tutorial on the basics of the game . Keep in mind that this game DOES progress in difficulty to entertain teens and adults ( great for us but not so good for a 5yr old on their own ) . Aside from it being a bit pricey - ( keep in mind I think that ALL games over $30 is overpriced ! ! AND ALL new games are always in the $45 + - $50 range ) , I think it's a great game overall . MY ONLY HUGE complaint about this on a Wii Platform is that I personally don't think that it incorporates the Wii benefits & functions as much as it COULD . ie : my whole intent of buying the family a Wii console is so that we can play together ( in which you CAN in this game - you have to have a controller for each person but you can play up to 4 players or simply play a 1 player game ) is that we'd get off of the couch and be ACTIVE while playing . ie : Wii Play , Wii sports , Outdoor challenge , DDR etc . With all of the walking , jumping and flying in this game , I REALLY would have hoped that we could incorporate the Wii Mat or balance board AND / OR the remote to play . Besides shaking the Wii remote when we spin or fly , SO FAR , I haven't seen an area where it encourages the player to have to move . YES , I acknowledge that if I really want my family moving , that I should get them outside . . . we DO but I was hoping that with the wonderful graphics and all , that my kids and I would be jumping right along with Mario & Luigi in order to move in the game . It would really be nice if we had the CHOICE to either use the Wii mat OR the hand remote ! ! If I am wrong about this assumption and we CAN use the Wii mat for this game as a controller , please leave me a comment and I'd be more than happy to change my review . : - ) So . . . YES , this game is GREAT for the entire family ! ( Our 5yr old LOVES this game and I found myself stealing a few minutes on this game while hubby took the kids on an errand - so grownups like this too ! ) I would think if you are a Mario fan at all , that you'd LOVE this game ! YES , it's good , clean fun . You can let your kids play without worrying if there will be something questionable come up where you feel you have to monitor it . YES , most parts are easy enough for a 5yr old to play HOWEVER , as you advance in levels , it's really challenging for me so it's not too easy where you'll be bored soon . NO , ( as far as I know ) it's not an ' active ' type of Wii game if that's what you are looking for for your family . You only have to shake the Wii remote on occasion otherwise , you are fairly stationary with exception of your fingers on the Wii remote . ( GREAT , FUN game for those who are stationary but can utilize their hands and arms ! ) YES , I do recommend this as a fun game for the entire family ! Although I wish it were priced closer to $30 or so . . . with that said , I've been looking at purchasing Mario games for my family for an entire YEAR and their prices are RARELY discounted AND they keep their value so with that in mind , I do think it's a good buy !
    • 024 4  Mario games are great games and this one is no different . There are so many courses to complete & different worlds that the game will never get dull . We got this for our 4.5 year old for Christmas & it has been a favorite of hers since . We also own Mario Kart , which is a fabulous game as well . One of the things we like most about this game is you can sit down & play the game right out of the box . This makes it possible to easily play with our 4.5 year old . I think older kids & adults would find it very fun as well . No , it's no Halo , but not every game needs to be like that one . Super Mario Bros . doesn't need high-def graphics to make it a fun game . The game itself is simply pure fun .
    • 030 4  This is a great game . I was apprehensive because it looked very similar to NSMBDS [ a game I don't have , but the music and ' gist ' was the same ] , But it's not . ( I've heard someone say this is 2 - but I don't think it is either ] . This is the sequel to Mario World * . Hands Down . [ Spoilers below ] Pros To Getting This Game : 1 : it is really really fun . The minute you enter the first world , you hear the re-vamped soundtracks , complete with bopping Goombas and dancing Koopas . 2 : Waggle Function thankfully kept to a minimum . 3 : Deliciously Hard . Not too hard that you want to throw your Wiimote across the room , but that special mix of this should be so easy , I can get this , why is can't I do . . . OHHHhhhh that you want in video games . 4 : Lack of coasting : The one issue i HAD with Mario 3 , and Mario World is that if you wanted , you can fly across the screen with a Pwing [ M3 ] or with a Cape / Yoshi [ World ] . Not this time . PropellerMario has limited flight function , and while there is some Yoshi action - he stays behind while you move on . 5 : Return of the Koopalings : I always wondered where they went . 6 : Secrets Galore . There are several secret levels in a few worlds , matched up with secret exits where you couldn't BELIEVE where they are , and . . . maybe . . other . . . secrets ? to be found . 7 : SINGLE PLAYER FRIENDLY ! If you don't have anyone to play with [ such as I ] , do not fret . Nintendo made this as fun for 1 person as it clearly looks to be for 4 . : ) Cons . [ not many ] 1 : I would have liked t be able to play this as ANY character . You are locked as Mario [ as a single player ] , and just by looking at 2 / 3 players you HAVE to be Mario . If they are going to go to the trouble of introducing 3 playable characters , at least let the player choose who they want to be at any stage of the game . 2 : Some of the secret hidden walls - a LOT secret . I know there is a way to tell ; however , as someone who doesn't have NSMBDs . . . . not aware of them . Many of Lives were lost trying to find them . 3 : Super Guide : I don't like this concept of if you die a lot , you can have Luigi play it for you [ you still have to play it yourself to count though ] . It just symbolises : LOSER ! to me . . ( Yes I've triggered it . but i've never used it ) . 4 : Would have liked to have seen utalised the ability to use the classic controller . ( of course , one can not waggle the classic controller - but , yeah , more games that lets you use it Nintendo would be great ) . So not a lot of cons . Honestly - pick this up and play it . If you have ANY reservations ; rent it , but take my word for it , just buy it . I want to see more of these types of games , Nintendo . . . and maybe another Yoshi's Island WII ! ? : )
    • 032 4  I bought this game yesterday from my local Sam's Club . My wife and I played it for hours . If you liked the old school Mario side-scrollers , you will love this . It has everything that the old Mario games had with many improvements . You can now play up to 4 players simultaneously . There are a lot of parts where you need to work together to complete the level . The graphics are much improved and there are some great Power-Ups to gain . Using the Wii-Mote as a controller is fine also . You can use the nun-chuck attachment if you would like but the wii-mote by itself does the trick . I would recommend this game to anyone as it is hours of fun for the whole family .
    • 034 4  What you see is what you get with this one . It's Super Mario Bros . as we all know and love it . To compare it to earlier titles , think of this as a hybrid of Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World . Unfortunately , this reviewer feels that this game somehow misses the mark . The good : It has the same great level design as you've come to expect . The levels get pretty challenging later on , which adds some extra oomph . It has the same charming minigames you've seen in SMB3 , such as the card-matching game , and some of the minigames from the DS version of New Super Mario Bros . The graphics are pleasant and colorful and the music is nice too . Yoshi returns in 2D gameplay , which was a huge plus for me and is something I felt was missing from post-SMW Mario titles . Multiplayer provides some great chaos , and is an exceptionally fun part of the experience . The bad : The levels are way too short . To me , they just seem to end abruptly and too soon , and not in a good way . I felt as though I missed the fun of the game because before I knew it I was fighting the end bosses . Multiplayer actually starts getting in the way during the later , more difficult levels . The save system is antiquated as all heck . Nowadays , a game like this should let you save anytime . Instead , you can only save after beating a castle . Considering that you might want to go back and get star coins or Toads that you may have missed , it's tedious to have to do a level over again just to save . I hope you don't have to end your game abruptly ! There is a quick-save option , but I somehow don't trust it . That's just me though . Finally , the game feels rather short and somewhat lacking in content , considering that this is on Nintendo's flagship console . It lacks the vast scope that Super Mario World had , and that was something I was expecting . The DS version feels superior , as it's a perfect idea for a handheld game . However , on a full console , this same concept feels like a port even though it's an all-new game . Supporting this observation is that fact that this game is only 300 MB large , which is a tiny fraction of what can fit on a Wii disc . There could've been SO much more content . The lack of any online support is strikingly disturbing . Yes , I know this is Mario , but as I said , it's on an internet-enabled next-gen console and has multiplayer as one of its main draws . In this day and age , it needs to go online . Overall , it just seems like this game was a mere afterthought in Nintendo's planning . Is it a good game ? Yes . Is it worth buying ? Of course . I just wish it had more scope , more secrets , more levels like Super Mario World . To me , that's the best 2D Mario game ever made .
    • 041 4  This game rocks ! The graphics are great , the hint movies are awesome , and the Yoshis flail their tiny little legs to keep in the air ! Although there's one thing I don't understand-in the start movie , when Mario , Lugi and the Toads are running out of the castle , Toad and his helpers shoot Peach's presents ( in a cannon ) out the window . ? ? ? ? Co-op is awesome , even if you're having a rough day , you can just pick up your trusty compainin and throw him off the edge . ( It's great ! ) Or , if you're feeling helpful , you can let your friend jump on your head at the end of a level to reach the top point of the flag , which grants them an extra life ! It's really fun to knock out Koopas when they're dancing , so that their shells end up upside down ! This my final rating : Graphics : Good Co-Op : AWESOME Music : Cool Although there could be more then 99 lives ( I made it there and wished for more lives ) this game is great !
    • 053 4  Let me start by saying that I have read most of the reviews that have been posted on this game . I read all the 1 and 2 stars as well and do not agree with most anything witten in most of them . I have read about the sloppy controls , the lack of a save feature , the lack of charactor choices , the crappy graphics , and insane difficulty levels . I have not been a fan of Mario games produced after Super Mario 64 because I did not like the game play , controls and view . I also have not been a big fan of the Wii system as I thought the controls were a pain with regular games . ( Excluding interactive ones like baseball and bowling , ect . . ) This game has changed all of that . I bought a Wii JUST FOR THIS GAME , as it is the first real Mario game since Super Mario World was introduced with the SNES . I grew up with Mario Bros . games , and they are , to me , the greatest games . I actually got a BRAND NEW NES Regular Nintendo for my birthday in 1985 . This game combines the best elements of Mario Bros 1 , 3 , and World for SNES , adds hints of Mario 64 and produces a great level of play . First I will adress the controls : They are almost identical to classic Mario . The left , right , run and jump are all exactly the same . They do add a few new features like tilting and shaking the remote , but this just adds to the game . By no means are these controls Difficult , Sloppy , or Unpredictable . If you find them so , either change the batteries in your remote , or there is something wrong with your remote or you . Second : No it does not have the best save feature , but the claims mentioned are highly exaggerated . You can save just fine with it , but not as easily as you could with SNES's World . Third : Lack of charactor choices ? ? There are four players and four choices . Mario Bros . typically had 2 and 2 . Granted , instead of 2 Toads , they could have picked another charactor from Mario , but really , is it that big of a deal ? I will say that the rumors about the programming cut backs bieng the reason for not using daisy are retarded . If that is indeed the reason , then yeah , Nintendo made a bad choice . Fouth : Too hard ? ? Insanely difficult ? ? I played this game for over four hours the first night I owned it and got past level 5 . I also had over 60 + lives by the end of the first world . How much easier do you need it ? I am by no means a Gamer . I really dont play them much since the SNES days . There were a few parts that were difficult , but not insanely so . Over all I think that this game is an excellent production . I do find some faults in it , hence the 4 / 5 stars . This game is drastically too short and under complicated for those that want to do more than simply beat it . SM World was great because there were so many hidden features and things that you could unlock . Or you could simply play through and beat it . I must have beaten it 1000 times , but I dont think that I ever completed it . This one , what you see is what you get for the most part . In that aspect it is too much like the original . Given the capabilities of the Wii system , I expected a bit more . I still thoughly enjoy this game and am glad that Nintendo has remembered why they were number 1 from 1985 until 2000 . ( They didnt produce and competitive consols after the N64 . ) I now enjoy Nintendo products again and will be using the download feature on the Wii to purchase the classic games I grew up with .
    • 055 4  I have been a huge mario fan ever since my first game system , Game boy advance , so i had to get this game . After the first level a thought hit me , this is a perfect combination of New Super Mario Bros DS and Mario world . Mario bros never have yoshi ! or Flage in the middle of levels . Pros : great party game good family game some cool power ups ( penguin , helecopter , Ice mario , Yoshi ) Multi player The maps are more interactive with other characters stopping you along the way . Cool tilt and shake controlls Cons : No mega mushroom Ridiculously hard levels Not enough yoshi Most of all his dash is about half as fast as his dash on the DS version Overall the game is ok I would recommend that you purshase a copy .
    • 063 4  Many users have already commented on the New Super Mario Bros . game itself , but what I wanted to know before I purchased this game was how the multi-player experience worked out . Obviously , four players can journey through each level at one time , but I have to say that the actual experience proved far more fun than I had anticipated . What I find so ingenious about the multi-player experience is how thoroughly each player can affect one another while going through a level . While you can't directly kill one another , you can block and push each other , shoot each other with shells , bounce off of each other's heads to go higher , steal each other's mushrooms and other bonuses , and even kill one another by moving so far ahead on the screen that another player gets scrolled off of it . This essentially allows you to experience three different and incredibly fun multi-player experiences without adjusting any settings to the game : - Brawl style : Go through the levels with the primary goal of trying to eliminate each other . This is tremendously fun as well as challenging . - Every man for him / herself : A bit chaotic and often incredibly funny . It's impossible not to get in each other's way when everyone is working for his / herself , and the little accidents that can happen along the way are often downright hysterical . - Cooperative style : My friends and I have had too much fun trying it the other ways , but it's clear that the game takes on a whole new shape is a team coordinates its efforts , using each other to jump higher , saving bonuses for each other , and carefully moving through the screen at the same pace . I look forward to trying this once the fun of slaughtering one another begins to wane ( which may never happen ) . All in all , New Super Mario Bros . introduces a very new and incredibly worthwhile open-ended multi-player experience . I never imagined a four player side-scroller could work , but Nintendo has proven me wrong and then some . Goodbye Mario Kart and Smash Bros . My friends and I will be playing New Super Mario Bros . together for years to come . * * Side note : When playing in four player mode , we've noticed some frusterating lag time that occurs several times per level . If too much happens at once , the game freezes for a fraction of a second , which inevitably messes all of us up . I have no idea whether this is caused by our specific Wii , our copy of the game , or if this is a defect in the game design , itself . You get used to the lags after a while , but they seem absurdly unnecessary in this age of console gaming .
    • 065 4  I've been a long time gamer , and remember the good old days even back with Super Mario Bros . For me , this game was going to be a must-have . I've really enjoyed this game . For those who have played Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World , the feel of the game is identical , and it adds so much more to the table . It also mixes in elements from other Mario games . First of all , the environments are well done . The design of the levels are innovative and bring some freshness to the game . From trying to stay on moving , rotating blocks , to riding atop massive manta rays , to narrowly avoiding giant spiked pillars that smash into walls , to riding a skeleton dragon roller coaster , the levels designs showcase amazing creativity . The basics of the control scheme will be familiar to those who've played Super Mario before . The controller is held sideways , the 2 Button is jump , the 1 Button is dash , which you also use to hold things or to throw fire / ice balls . In addition , you can also spin the Wii Remote to do a spin jump . If you want to pick up something heavy , you just hold the 1 Button and spin the Wii Remote . The first few times when you can spin the Wii Remote to do something , a nice little reminder will appear above your character . In this game , they've also added in some new and interesting power ups . In addition to a number of familiar power ups , such as the fire flower and mini mushroom , there's the ice flower , the propeller suit , and the penguin suit . I did like these new power ups , but I personally would like to have seen some more . The difficulty of the game starts off pretty low , but the game does get harder as you go along . Some of the later levels definitely require an added measure of patience . Also , some of the later boss battles are just cheap ( For example , three moving platforms with the boss always occupying one , and a pit below - I fell off and died a few times even after beating the boss ! ) . Where this game really shines is in its multiplayer . As you know ( and if you don't , you should ) , this game sports multiplayer in a new and longly anticipated way for a Mario game . You're able to play through levels with four players co-operatively . There's a couple of modes you can also play to battle each other with , but I'll just focus on the co-op . Trust me when I tell you that this is one of those games where every time you play it with friends , you bust up laughing at something someone does . The multiplayer is by far the best feature of the game . Without it , it's just another Mario game ( though a pretty good one , all the same ) . With the multiplayer , all mayhem breaks loose . Playing this game , I've been known to chuck people off the edge , use others to attack enemies , throw someone into an enemy if they steal all the power ups , bounce on someone's head to garner enough height to make it to a ledge , pick up someone to carry them through a section , and so on . It's amazing fun , especially when you have more people . In multiplayer , things act a little differently . First of all , in most cases , when you hit a ? block , that contains a power up , there will be enough power ups for everyone . Another thing is if someone goes down a pipe or through a door , after a few moments , even if no one else has gone there , it will go to that part of the level . Also , if someone dies , they immediately loose a life , and after a few seconds will appear back on screen in a bubble that needs to be popped ( If they lose their last life , then they won't come back until you return to the level select screen . once there , they'll start back up with five lives ) . In addition , if you come up to a harder section , they can hit A to turn into a bubble retaining their power up until someone pops them out again . Be warned on that , though , if everyone either dies or is in a bubble , you will get booted out of the level . It's also entertaining to play levels meant for one person with up to four people . For example , playing alone , let's say there's a platform that you have a little room to move on . Now , imagine that same platform with four people on it . People are bouncing off of each other , others have picked up someone and - oops , one of them let go of the 1 Button and just killed that person , but they'll be coming back in a bubble soon . Who ever thought that it could get so crowded ! All around , New Super Mario Bros . Wii is a great game with classic gameplay , innovative levels , and most notably multiplayer madness . I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great game on the Wii .
    • 066 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I grew up playing the old games on the 80 ' s Nintendo machines and love that the old classics are still coming out with something new . The newer games with their amazingly realistic animation , story lines and crazy amounts of strategy to get you from level to the next are great , but for me , nothing beats the old school classics . When I can introduce my kids to an updated version of my old favorites , and they actually want to play it again , I'm happy .
    • 070 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) There's been a lot of taking turns and character swapping with the Super Mario Bros . games over the years , but it seems strange that a series about two brothers has never really put them on the same screen before . In other genres , the name Mario is synonymous with multiplayer thrills , but in the official platforming games , Luigi , Toad and anyone else in the headlining plumber's crew are usually sidelined . But with New Super Mario Bros . Wii , Miyamoto decided that this year's big innovation would be four-player support , ushering in a fresh , chaotic , friendship-ending brand of fun to the beloved series . This is not to say that the game fails to offer a compelling solitary experience . While playing alone can't offer anything as thrilling as tossing your buddy into a swarm of enemies or using him as a go-go-Gadget personal helicopter , you'll still appreciate the impeccable level design and nostalgic enemy roster . But NSMBW is most successful when it forces players to figure out a means to proceed forward together , even as they constantly push each other off into bottomless pits . Intentional or otherwise . When The Legend of Zelda : Four Swords Adventures was released on the Gamecube , I recall enthusiastically bringing the game over to my friends ' place for some good old fashioned Gannon hunting . We never made it quite that far - mainly because a less adept player kept us sequestered in the first dungeon long enough so that he could bomb us to death - but we progressed enough for me to appreciate that unique give-and-take dynamic . While even the most ruthless FPS co-op campaigns minimize internal conflict by setting one collective goal , Four Swords Adventures and now NSMBW don't really penalize you for being a jackass . And of course , then you need to take into account the countless accidental deaths too . And as far as sidescrollers go , this could only really work with Mario anyway . The main games have always been praised for their flawless controls , and NSMBW is no exception . I can't think of any other series that can allow for such pinpoint jumping while still allowing you to constantly be running . As much as I love LittleBigPlanet , poor Sackboy wouldn't last a minute in the Mushroom Kingdom . And that trademark precision is absolutely necessary , because in this installment , there's already a natural propensity for jumping on your buddy's head . I don't know if Luigi's hiding a tractor beam under his green hat , but I just couldn't avoid stomping him into oblivion at every given opportunity . And based on anecdotal conversations with friends and my fellow podcast mates , I'm not alone in this affliction . You need to be ready to laugh off frustrations here , because NSMBW can be maddening . But for old-school Mario junkies , they may be too distracted by all of the new level gimmicks . While most of the music and stage themes are drawn completely from the DS original - a disappointment in my book - you'll be using the Wii remote to control moving platforms , pendulums , spotlights and more . These moments are especially fun when you've got another buddy on enemy patrol . Plus , you've got some rare Yoshi sightings , new suits and even a few clever boss battles in your own personal clown copter . Sometimes you'd wish that these moments would be fleshed out a bit more , but there's a reason why gamers still talk about Kuribo's legendary footwear even though it's only ever been seen in one level . On the other hand , while I'm glad to see so many enemy cameos from previous games , the familiar faces sometimes take away a sense of identity . We haven't seen Monty Mole or Rocky Wrench in ages , so their returns are welcomed by this Nintedo geek . But why didn't Miyamoto's team extend invitations to new enemies ? There are a few original designs here and there , but by the end of the game , you can count them on one hand . After Super Mario World debuted , Nintendo could have pushed a sequel out in just a year or two . But instead , Miyamoto waited until the system's twilight years to create Yoshi's Island , arguably the pinnacle of the genre and host of dozens of new enemies . While Yoshi's first big outing was only a Mario game in tacked-on subtitle only , it did seem to carry the torch for the 2D games until this most recent installment . NSMBW therefore has a lot to live up to in my mind , and while the level design and four-player stuff succeed , I think that koopa nostalgia will only get you so far . These issues might bug me as I write this , but whenever I pick up the controller , these gripes tend to vanish pretty quickly . Like Yoshi's Island's red coins and Super Mario World's 96 goals , there are dozens of Star Coins that I need to go back to collect . Even without these additional goals , the unbridled joy pressed to this disc would be enough to get me to replay a dozen times over - exactly as I did with the cartridge-based Super Mario Bros . games 20 years ago . - - Reviewed by Justin Hemenway
    • 071 4  There's been a lot of taking turns and character swapping with the Super Mario Bros . games over the years , but it seems strange that a series about two brothers has never really put them on the same screen before . In other genres , the name Mario is synonymous with multiplayer thrills , but in the official platforming games , Luigi , Toad and anyone else in the headlining plumber's crew are usually sidelined . But with New Super Mario Bros . Wii , Miyamoto decided that this year's big innovation would be four-player support , ushering in a fresh , chaotic , friendship-ending brand of fun to the beloved series . This is not to say that the game fails to offer a compelling solitary experience . While playing alone can't offer anything as thrilling as tossing your buddy into a swarm of enemies or using him as a go-go-Gadget personal helicopter , you'll still appreciate the impeccable level design and nostalgic enemy roster . But NSMBW is most successful when it forces players to figure out a means to proceed forward together , even as they constantly push each other off into bottomless pits . Intentional or otherwise . When The Legend of Zelda : Four Swords Adventures was released on the Gamecube , I recall enthusiastically bringing the game over to my friends ' place for some good old fashioned Gannon hunting . We never made it quite that far - mainly because a less adept player kept us sequestered in the first dungeon long enough so that he could bomb us to death - but we progressed enough for me to appreciate that unique give-and-take dynamic . While even the most ruthless FPS co-op campaigns minimize internal conflict by setting one collective goal , Four Swords Adventures and now NSMBW don't really penalize you for being a jackass . And of course , then you need to take into account the countless accidental deaths too . And as far as sidescrollers go , this could only really work with Mario anyway . The main games have always been praised for their flawless controls , and NSMBW is no exception . I can't think of any other series that can allow for such pinpoint jumping while still allowing you to constantly be running . As much as I love LittleBigPlanet , poor Sackboy wouldn't last a minute in the Mushroom Kingdom . And that trademark precision is absolutely necessary , because in this installment , there's already a natural propensity for jumping on your buddy's head . I don't know if Luigi's hiding a tractor beam under his green hat , but I just couldn't avoid stomping him into oblivion at every given opportunity . And based on anecdotal conversations with friends and my fellow podcast mates , I'm not alone in this affliction . You need to be ready to laugh off frustrations here , because NSMBW can be maddening . But for old-school Mario junkies , they may be too distracted by all of the new level gimmicks . While most of the music and stage themes are drawn completely from the DS original - a disappointment in my book - you'll be using the Wii remote to control moving platforms , pendulums , spotlights and more . These moments are especially fun when you've got another buddy on enemy patrol . Plus , you've got some rare Yoshi sightings , new suits and even a few clever boss battles in your own personal clown copter . Sometimes you'd wish that these moments would be fleshed out a bit more , but there's a reason why gamers still talk about Kuribo's legendary footwear even though it's only ever been seen in one level . On the other hand , while I'm glad to see so many enemy cameos from previous games , the familiar faces sometimes take away a sense of identity . We haven't seen Monty Mole or Rocky Wrench in ages , so their returns are welcomed by this Nintedo geek . But why didn't Miyamoto's team extend invitations to new enemies ? There are a few original designs here and there , but by the end of the game , you can count them on one hand . After Super Mario World debuted , Nintendo could have pushed a sequel out in just a year or two . But instead , Miyamoto waited until the system's twilight years to create Yoshi's Island , arguably the pinnacle of the genre and host of dozens of new enemies . While Yoshi's first big outing was only a Mario game in tacked-on subtitle only , it did seem to carry the torch for the 2D games until this most recent installment . NSMBW therefore has a lot to live up to in my mind , and while the level design and four-player stuff succeed , I think that koopa nostalgia will only get you so far . These issues might bug me as I write this , but whenever I pick up the controller , these gripes tend to vanish pretty quickly . Like Yoshi's Island's red coins and Super Mario World's 96 goals , there are dozens of Star Coins that I need to go back to collect . Even without these additional goals , the unbridled joy pressed to this disc would be enough to get me to replay a dozen times over - exactly as I did with the cartridge-based Super Mario Bros . games 20 years ago . - - Reviewed by Justin Hemenway
    • 074 4  I've been a fan of the Super Mario Bros . series of games since I played Super Mario Bros . / Duck Hunt at about age five , and when I heard that a new side-scrolling Mario platformer was coming to Wii I couldn't wait to play it . Super Mario Bros . 3 is still my favorite game of all time , but New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the first Mario title to truly rival it . Some people have been misinformed about New Super Mario Bros . Wii and believe that it is a port of New Super Mario Bros . for DS ; that assumption couldn't be farther from the truth . NSMB Wii is a completely different game with entirely new stages / level designs , power-ups , world maps , newly added game mechanics , and story ( although yes - Peach has been kidnapped again ) . The Magic Mushroom , Starman , Fire Flower , and Mini Mushroom ( NSMB DS ) all return , and exclusive power-ups such as the Penguin Suit , Ice Flower ( which differs from the Super Mario Galaxy version ) , and Propeller Mushroom are available for the first time . Yoshi also shows up in various levels ; though once you reach the flag pole at a stage's end Yoshi must be left behind . As far as stage designs go , you'll do everything from riding large flying sting rays , to carrying a luminescent block through a pitch-black underground level , to clearing clouds that obscure the next platform by using a spin technique . There are also MANY hidden passages , star coins to find , and alternate exits to discover . The stage environments are beautiful and colorful , the character models look great , and I haven't experienced any slow-down regardless of how much activity is taking place on-screen . Play control is exceptional , but then solid play control is a hallmark of the whole Super Mario series . You'll end up playing through levels multiple times if you want to find everything , and there are hint movies as well as an in-stage assist to aid less experienced players . The excellent single player mode is ideal for thorough exploration ( and the best way to experience the game in my opinion ) , and the multiplayer mode is great , frantic fun for up to four players simultaneously that's sure to add plenty of replay value to an already wonderful game . I don't think you have to be a dedicated Mario fan or even an admirer of the classics to enjoy NSMB Wii ( though it certainly doesn't hurt ) , and when it comes to fun , creative gameplay there's really no game for Wii or any other current console that I more highly recommend . I think most gamers that give this title a chance will get a lot out of it , and players like myself that will recognize returning enemies and various elements from past Mario games will benefit from nostalgia .
    • 076 4  SUPER MARIO BROS . keeps on giving . The game itself brings back memories but that is not why we like it . Our son loved Mario Bros from the first Nintendo through every Nintendo since and has beaten every game he played . This is unique since he has full blown Autism and can't read or write . He beat typical peers regularly in games which gave him allot of status esp . as he got older . But now we can all play together . Our son , now an adult , is very competitive ; but we as retirees , like to sit back and enjoy . This is the best of both worlds . We can compete [ FREE FOR ALL , COIN BATTLE ] or we can work together [ COOPERATIVE PLAY ) to help each other with a segment . Since you can add or drop players throughout the game this is great for those , like me , who like to play a little while but not a whole lot . Since our son is familiar with the game from past systems and titles , he immediately took the lead allot . However , my husband now has more time and is more competitive , so after a bit of extra practice he is right there with him , some of the time . It is a joy to see everyone together working and playing . It is better than a board game because it allows all of us to enjoy the wins and losses . If you are a parent , you can teach sharing , working together while enjoying your children . Wish we had this type of MARIO years ago but we are making up for it now . Thank you SUPER MARIO BROS . and Wii for all the fun and laughter . P.S . My son always has had trouble enjoying certain games because of the music / noise ( he turned off all sound ) but he has always liked the music in MARIO BROS .
    • 078 4  I wanted to agree with all the positive reviews that this game has been getting . The first day I powered it up and I began playing with my 5 , ( almost 6 ) year old daughter , I realized that Nintendo had nailed it with the co-op thing . But after a week of playing it . . . I have to say I am unhappy . There needs to be a much more gentle learning curve here for kids . The game is just too hard for little ones ! Let me put this into context . My daughter has played Mario on the DS for well over a year now , and she can beat the entire first world by herself and play well into the 2nd world , and many levels in other worlds . But she can only finish the first few levels of this game on her own . She ends up remaining in her bubble far too much of the game . So , please take this review for what it is meant to be . If you are an adult , you will find many hours of playing time in this game . Nintendo did do a great job here . . . but they needed to create something much easier in the beginning few worlds for kids .
    • 090 4  There's a certain tension and joy the Super Mario Bros series has always brought and this is no exception . It takes full advantage of the improved graphics and control of the Wii and brings some great new elements to the series - multi-player , new ' suits ' , new visual challenges to name a few . If you love playing any of the prior Super Mario Bros games you'll love this . My wife and I played Super Mario Bros on the classic NES and Super NES when those first launched . We've loved replaying those classics through the Wii virtual console with big , goofy , nostalgic smiles . When we saw this new title we could wait to get a crack at it . The multi-player makes it an entirely different game . The group play is a blast . You can carry your fellow players , team up on puzzles and have a riot playing together in general . It's polished , packed with the best elements of the prior series and incredibly fun new ones . Without a doubt an instantly respected member of the classic games in Super Mario Bros lineage .
    • 105 4  I love this game . the graphics are revolutionary , the storyline is thought through , and there's a special twist at the ending . I'd say this game is a lot of fun . And it's multiplayer with a couple of different modes . This game is a must have .
    • 108 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Classic gamers will know what I'm talking about . This game is good , but borrows heavily from Super Mario Bros 3 for the NES . While not quite a REMAKE , it shares most of the basic rules - map world where you go from level to level in a branching path , bonus mushroom houses where you can play a minigame in order to collect powerups that you can use before levels , etc . While this is all good fun because Mario 3 was my all-time favorite in the series , New Super Mario Bros kind of dumbs it down a bit . There are about 3 new powerups ( Propeller Head , Ice Fireballs and Penguin Suit ) , but are missing about 5 ( or more ) of the ones in Mario Bros 3 ( Tanooki Suit , Frog Suit , Hammer Brother Suit , Raccoon Tail , P-Wings ) . While I'm sure this was to mix things up , they should have thought bigger than smaller . Another thing that was downsized was the maps . Now there are about 4 or so levels before each castle - in Mario Bros 3 there were often 6 to 8 levels before each castle - meaning less levels and less gameplay in each world . In short , they updated the graphics , took out half the powerups , added a quarter more of new powerups , cut down the length of each world , and added 4 player multiplayer . The biggest difference between New Super Mario Bros and Mario Bros 3 is that in this game you can have up to 4 people play simultaneously . This is probably the best and worst part of the game . Don't get me wrong , I love multiplayer , but the implementation of this multiplayer has its annoyances . First of all , you can't walk through eachother and you can bounce on eachother's heads . Now this may sound innocuous enough , but believe me , you will commit dozens of unintentional murders of your co-op buddies when hopping from platform to platform . I had a big share of this problem even with only two players - so you can imagine what it would be like with 4 ! That is not to say this is a bad game - far from it . It is simply a remix of Mario Bros 3 with a mixed-results addition of multiplayer . The Mario Bros 3 formula remains great still to this day , but I feel that this game really shows how much Nintendo is relying on their old game ideas and nostalgia to market and sell their new games . I would have liked to see a game that took this formula to a new level , but this game seems like its on par and actually behind gameplay-wise , which , if released 20 years ago , I would have loved it . But we're talking two decades after Mario Bros 3 ! That's the time difference between Pac-Man and Call of Duty : Modern Warfare ! Again , I liked this game . I just wanted to point out the faults under the hood for the gamers who have been around the block a bit . A good buy , but I'd wait until you can get it for a bit less than $50 .
    • 109 4  Classic gamers will know what I'm talking about . This game is good , but borrows heavily from Super Mario Bros 3 for the NES . While not quite a REMAKE , it shares most of the basic rules - map world where you go from level to level in a branching path , bonus mushroom houses where you can play a minigame in order to collect powerups that you can use before levels , etc . While this is all good fun because Mario 3 was my all-time favorite in the series , New Super Mario Bros kind of dumbs it down a bit . There are about 3 new powerups ( Propeller Head , Ice Fireballs and Penguin Suit ) , but are missing about 5 ( or more ) of the ones in Mario Bros 3 ( Tanooki Suit , Frog Suit , Hammer Brother Suit , Raccoon Tail , P-Wings ) . While I'm sure this was to mix things up , they should have thought bigger than smaller . Another thing that was downsized was the maps . Now there are about 4 or so levels before each castle - in Mario Bros 3 there were often 6 to 8 levels before each castle - meaning less levels and less gameplay in each world . In short , they updated the graphics , took out half the powerups , added a quarter more of new powerups , cut down the length of each world , and added 4 player multiplayer . The biggest difference between New Super Mario Bros and Mario Bros 3 is that in this game you can have up to 4 people play simultaneously . This is probably the best and worst part of the game . Don't get me wrong , I love multiplayer , but the implementation of this multiplayer has its annoyances . First of all , you can't walk through eachother and you can bounce on eachother's heads . Now this may sound innocuous enough , but believe me , you will commit dozens of unintentional murders of your co-op buddies when hopping from platform to platform . I had a big share of this problem even with only two players - so you can imagine what it would be like with 4 ! That is not to say this is a bad game - far from it . It is simply a remix of Mario Bros 3 with a mixed-results addition of multiplayer . The Mario Bros 3 formula remains great still to this day , but I feel that this game really shows how much Nintendo is relying on their old game ideas and nostalgia to market and sell their new games . I would have liked to see a game that took this formula to a new level , but this game seems like its on par and actually behind gameplay-wise , which , if released 20 years ago , I would have loved it . But we're talking two decades after Mario Bros 3 ! That's the time difference between Pac-Man and Call of Duty : Modern Warfare ! Again , I liked this game . I just wanted to point out the faults under the hood for the gamers who have been around the block a bit . A good buy , but I'd wait until you can get it for a bit less than $50 .
    • 110 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Both my husband & myself are in our mid 30 ' s . . . . so we grew up with the original Super Mario & all of them to follow . This game was so much fun & so easy to play , just like the old days . We are completely addicted & have already beaten the game , but are now enjoying the extra secret level & unlocking parts of it . We both give it 5 stars . . . . . def got our $50 worth of entertainment from this game .
    • 111 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Both my husband & myself are in our mid 30 ' s . . . . so we grew up with the original Super Mario & all of them to follow . This game was so much fun & so easy to play , just like the old days . We are completely addicted & have already beaten the game , but are now enjoying the extra secret level & unlocking parts of it . We both give it 5 stars . . . . . def got our $50 worth of entertainment from this game .
    • 115 4  The multi player aspect is definitely great , but the game suffers from some downsides : 1 ) having multiple players close together pushes people off small platforms , it's particularly difficult to play with 3 people in the later worlds 2 ) bubbling cannot be controlled and is generally frustrating 3 ) there is a delay when a player gets killed , which causes a timing glitch for the OTHER players , typically resulting in death if you were about to jump , etc 4 ) would have expected more gadgets / new stuff we haven't seen before . . . e.g . Super Mario World introduced Yoshi , the cape , vertical running and flying . This game does none of that .
    • 117 4  I was very excited about this game , but as I heard more details I wasn't sure how well the platformers I grew up playing would translate to multiple players . As it turns out , not well . I have two kids , 8 and 6 , and we love Mario and the Mario games . I really wanted to enjoy this , but the truth is , it's just frustrating . Everything that irritated me about older games ( No ! I didn't do that ! , I jumped ! I totally jumped ! ) is just as bad with this one , but more so , because you're always running into the other player ( s ) as well . The Lego games ( Lego Star Wars , Batman , and Indiana Jones ) can be frustrating at times , but nothing like this . I don't want to rain on anyone else's parade . I'm glad so many people have had so much fun with it . Obviously the game is well-made , the graphics are beautiful , the music is great ; we just can't stand * playing * it !
    • 133 4  I grew up on Mario games ( like most of the other people reviewing the title ) . So like the others . . . there is a certain standard that I am used to . This new game has potential but feels rushed . It's a huge modern update of the Mario series . . . but more of a throwback to the NES days . That's not really a bad thing . . . and was exactly what I was looking for . I love the old games and looked forward to playing a new addition to the family . This games comes close . . . but has some serious gameplay issues . 1 . The controls . The controls of the game are not the same as the old Mario games . The jump physics are vastly different . Your character will not jump the way they are supposed to in many ocassions . Multiple times , I would be crossing a gap ( one that I had crossed many times before ) and the character just would not respond the same . Or at times , he would just not jump at all despite hitting the jump button over and over . ( No it's not my controller . . . which is what I thought . . . so I switched and had the same problem ) . In old Mario games , you could jump , land and immediately jump again . You can't do that in this game . . . if you hit the ground and slide . . . you cannot jump until the slide ends . Many times your character will slide for no reason . And don't get me started on the ice levels where it's nothing but sliding . The difficulty of the game is not with the difficulty of the levels . . . but with the difficulty of the controls . This takes a huge part of the fun out of the game right out of the gates . 2 . Lack of Saving . In order to save , you must defeat one of the two castles in a world . This means beating 3 - 5 levels in a row without dying . This means if you want to beat a section of the game , you must play for a minimum of an hour per session . You cannot just jump in and play a level for a couple of minutes . Not being able to save after a level is just irritating . It serves no purpose in making the game more challenging . . . just more annoying . It's not like we all have endless free time to play video games . If I have to leave , and I'm not at a save spot . . . then to avoid losing my progress I need to leave the Wii on . . . sometimes for hours . And the quick save does not work . Every time I've used it . . . it doesn't save your place at all . Don't get me wrong , there are some fun elements of the game . . . but it really demands a lot of patience to deal with all the annoying drawbacks . If I had a choice to buy it again . . . I would choose a different game . It's not the worst game . . . but I do not recommend it .
    • 147 4  My wife's family got my boys ( and , by proxy , us ) a Wii for Christmas this year . We got this game for Christmas , and while my boys were more interested in the more ' modern ' games as soon as they went to bed my wife and I threw this in and played . We used to play the original SMB in college over ten years ago , so this was a blast from the past for us . They have incorporated the Wiimote's motion capabilities into several features of the game , which threw me off at first but I rapidly adapted and overcame . Despite it being a simple appearing game , it's more challenging than I remember it being . After my wife and I went through about 100 lives combined , we decided it was time to go to bed . If you own a Wii , get this regardless of whether you played the original or not .
    • 159 4  Love it or hate it , the game that put Nintendo on the map , and in the spotlight of popular culture , is back and better than ever . Taking into account all the life lessons of previous games , as far as what worked and what didn't , while injecting them with a little modern flare of motion control , the much needed / no-brainer multi-player functionality , and up to date graphics ( well for the Wii that is ) make this a highly enjoyable experience . The single best part is hands down the multi-player . Who knew that the best single-player game of the 20th century would eventually become an even better multi-player experience in the 21st . To be honest however , as far as game play is concerned , not much has changed between it's predecessor on the DS , other than the obvious multi-player . But , the added difficulty ( it get's a lot more difficult in the later stages ) , new suits , and multi-player , really make it a more well rounded and fun experience . Bottom line , if you loved past iterations of the Mario series , you will love this ( or rather why don't you already own it ? ) , and if you're new to the series or thought of it as more of a child's game ( cause you're to busy playing Modern Warfare 2 ) , the multi-player will win you over after just a few stages with friends . There is no online multi , but it's a lot more fun when the people are right there to laugh at or punch in the arm .
    • 165 4  This has been the game I have been waiting since Wii started and it has exceeded my expectations ! BUY IT you will NOT regret it : ) . Please play it with all 4 players , Gosh it's So much FUN !
    • 173 4  I have read some of the very informative reviews and I echo those sentiments . We've waited a long time but it is well worth the wait . With that said , at age 42 - I suck . But there is something that can be done in a multi-player game that I would like to tell people about . I do it quite a bit , actually . Being that I'm terrible and my 13 - year-old is quite good , I will play with her but push A and that puts me ( the second player ) into a bubble . Yes , it's the same bubble as when one player dies - you have the option of putting yourself in a bubble . I'll often do it right before plunging to a certain death - POP , push A and I'm in a bubble . Shake the remote and I'll float over to player 1 . At some of the more difficult areas where the other player might die , that player will pop me out of my bubble and I'll try to help in the battle . If the other player dies , I can be there for a second or two until the other player comes back in a bubble and I'll pop that bubble . In other words , rather than closing the level and making us play the whole dang thing over either from the beginning or from the half-way point flag , we can stay at the same point in the game . A great game . My only wish is that , like in the DS version , I had the option of using a mushroom or other power-up in the middle of a level rather than having the power-ups like in Super Mario Brothers 3 . But alas , I don't now how they could have done that . Otherwise , a great game .
    • 176 4  New Super Mario Bros.Wii lives up to everything the Mario Bros . franchise is . From the class days of NES , Super Mario Bros . was always meant to be a starter game that EVERYONE can play and enjoy , but requires a bit more skill to finally beat Bad ole Bowser . The Wii version lives up to just that . The characters are true to form . I have read a few poor reviews about the game , and it seems they all expected this to be a fiercely combative , difficult multiplayer game . . . so if you are expecting Warcraft with Mario characters . . . then you may not like this game , but if you enjoy having fun with 2 or 3 people and being able to use that second ( and 3rd and 4th for that matter ) controller while you watch , I give this game a 5 stars . It took two of us a week and few days to beat the regular levels , but there is plenty more to play and try to perfect , and playing with 3 and 4 just adds another level of difficulty to the game ! Awesome job by Nintendo and the creaters on keeping true to the Mario Spirit ! ! Let'sa Goooooo ! ! ! !
    • 179 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) we played this with our 21 year old son at Thanksgiving and we had a great time , can't wait to play xmas day with our 8 year old grandson and his parents as well . I would highly recommend this for all ages , we are in our 50 ' s and it is totally great fun for all !
    • 180 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) we played this with our 21 year old son at Thanksgiving and we had a great time , can't wait to play xmas day with our 8 year old grandson and his parents as well . I would highly recommend this for all ages , we are in our 50 ' s and it is totally great fun for all !
    • 186 4  New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the reason we are using our Wii again . The Wii had been a little under-used in the last year , other than for Wii Fit sessions . This game is what I bought the system for . It is a clever reimagining of the original Super Mario Bros . with non-gimmicky motion controls and the ability for four players to try and co-operate to get to the castle at the end of each level . There isn't anything wildly different from the original Super Mario Bros . formula , so if you don't like those games , you won't like this one . If you do , though , it will keep you playing well past your bed time . I would recommend this one for everyone that owns a Wii . It's like Wii Sports . You have to have it .
    • 189 4  My wife and I love this game . It's been a long time since Nintendo has done a classic , side-scrolling Mario game on the big screen . The graphics and level-design are fantastic . We took this home for Thanksgiving and the whole family was able to pick this game up in minutes . The 4 player action is hectic but fun .
    • 196 4  I haven't played New Super Mario Bros . Wii in single player mode for more than a few minutes , so this review is really just for multiplayer mode . I'd been waiting for a true multiplayer Mario since I was a kid . Plus , I am a big fan of New Super Mario Bros . DS ( which was fantastic ) , so I was very much looking forward to this title . I missed the old school side scrolling Mario games . ( Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy aren't really my cup of tea . ) Getting to the point : New Super Mario Bros . Wii was everything I hoped it would be . The cute , polished graphics of the DS version . The catchy new music . Not too much Wii-mote motion sensor integration * . And I could finally play Luigi ! The Wii installment also introduces some fun new power-ups . I don't find the Penguin Suit to be especially useful ( kind of like the frog suit , but even less useful ) , but it's definitely funny . The propeller hat is a good addition , although you have to make use of the Wii's motion sensor ability to use it . The levels are varied enough that you don't get bored when you're stuck in a particular world * * for a long time , there are plenty of secret areas to find , and you can Quick Save * * * ( it saves your spot if you're quitting the game . ) * You do have to jerk the Wii-mote up and down ( you play it in sideways mode like an old school controller ) to make your character spin jump , or to use the propeller hat . This is somewhat annoying , because you might make yourself spin jump on accident if you're an enthusiastic player like myself . * * You will get pretty sick of particular levels and perhaps not even go back to them to secure missed Star Coins , because you WILL die . Frequently . So it might take a while to reach the goal . * * * So far , I've only found you can save ( as in a spot you can go back to if you're doing badly and reset ) after you beat a castle or get to a new world . This is really frustrating . Perhaps I just don't understand how Quick Save works - - I haven't actually used it . In the DS version , you used your Star Coins to buy saves , so if you weren't wasteful , you could save pretty often . In this game , Star Coins are just for buying hint videos . Last thing of note is the difficulty of the game . If you're familiar with the Lost Levels / Super Mario Bros . 2 Japan , you may have some idea of how hard this game is , at least in multiplayer mode . It's sadistic . I've heard multiplayer called Divorce Mode ( by Penny Arcade ) , and it's an accurate description . You will kill each other on accident , steal each other's power-ups on accident , bubble at the same time and thus kick yourself out of a level on accident . . . and that's not even taking into consideration any intentional shenanigans ! Kids may learn some colorful new vocabulary when playing with competitive adults . So , while I gave New Super Mario Bros . Wii 5 stars for quality , I took away one star for my personal fun-ness rating due to the level of frustration . Others with more patience and even tempers might find it more fun than I do . : ) But still , great game .
    • 221 4  Seriously , the only thing keeping this game from getting a 5 star review from me is that when you play with other players and one of them dies , the game pauses and often causes you to die , too . I have been a Mario fan since the beginning , and the multiplayer option is awesome . I love , love , love the bubble feature as it has kept us from having to completely start a world over . The teamwork involved is fantastic . I've only played a little by myself , and it's so much easier and more fun when someone else is playing . We've been playing almost non-stop for four days and are having a blast . The Free-for-All & Coin Run options are so much fun , too . My only complaint is that pause when others die . Everything else about this game rocks !
    • 223 4  This game has probably been the best video game purchase I've made recently . I am a big fan of the Mario line . I have several games for my DS and my Wii , so of course I had to have this . I bought Mario & Luigi : Bowser's Inside Story for the DS a few months ago , and while it was alright , this blows it away ! It is so reminiscent of the original game , from the graphics to the music , to the levels themselves . A true delight for those of us who grew up playing this on the original Nintendo . I love the fact that you can play single player or multiplayer . I have played with both my husband and my son , and we all have fun . Hubby and I can be a wee bit competitive , so remembering to play cooperatively is sometimes hard . LOL . I love the new spins on the old levels , and the new power ups and boss levels . The only really annoying thing is the pause that happens when you play with other people and they die . If you are jumping or doing something at the same time as another character bites it , you will often end up dead as well . Other than that , I don't have any negatives . I have heard a few complaints that the game is too hard . While I think it's definitely challenging , I really appreciate that , as it means it will take longer to complete the game . Although Mario Brothers ' games almost always have good replay value , it is still never as exciting as experiencing the levels for the first time . We bought some BOSS ( Big Oversized Super Shell ) covers for the remotes , so they look and feel like the classic ones . I highly recommend those , they only add to the appeal , especially in the cute colors-red , blue , green , and blue . For those of you who are wondering if this would be any fun to play alone , the short answer is YES ! My hubby doesn't like to play as long as I do , so he often drops out and I continue on by myself and it is still lots of fun . Buy it , you won't be sorry !
    • 236 4  What else is there to say that hasn't already been said ? This game is classic Mario at its best . If you're a fan of the classic Mario games ( Super Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 3 , and Super Mario World ) , this is the game you've been waiting on for 18 years . As you play , you'll see countless nods and homages to previous levels in the series . Knowing your Mario history will make this more enjoyable . Mario has more moves than he's ever had in a side-scroller before , and the acrobatics you will be compelled to pull off are astounding . As for newcomers to side-scrolling Mario games . . . welcome to the party ! This is classic gaming at its best , bringing us to a time when you only needed two buttons and catchy music . Mario is the reason that millions of people are still gamers today in adulthood - - it's the ultimate crossover game between committed gamers and dabblers . Speaking of crossover game - - let's briefly speak about the multiplayer . One word comes to mind : frantic . When you have 4 players on the screen , the game is just utter chaos - - in the best way possible . You can work together or play competitively . It sounds silly to say about Mario , but this is actually going to be a great party game . It's the most fun you can have on the Wii beyond Wii Sports to date . I know what you're thinking - - I'm caught up in the hype and the wave of nostalgia over finally playing a new console side-scrolling Mario game again . That's probably true . But , to put it simply . . . it's classic Mario . It's everything that's right about video games , and now you can play it with your friends . Give it a try !
    • 242 4  Nintendo's iconic sidescroller returns to the home console in New Super Mario Bros . Wii . Once again Mario is chasing after a kidnapped Princess Peach through a land that feels very much like Super Mario Bros . 3 , with slightly upgraded graphics . Nintendo played it safe with this one and created a throwback to the first four Mario games . If you love old school Mario then this is the game for you , but if you're looking for innovation you're looking in the wrong place . Most Mario games have no plot , and New Super Mario Bros . Wii is no exception . Mario must explore eight worlds searching for his beloved Princess Peach , a simple creature who does nothing but write letters , bake cakes , and get kidnapped by Bowser and his spawn ( why either Mario or Bowser care for her I'll never know ) . But a plot is not important when you have excellent level design and , for the most part , this game delivers . While holding the Wiimote like a classic NES controller you'll discover levels that pull straight from the past , and one of the best parts of the game for me was seeing how the new levels relate to my old favorites . However , there is little new material . New items include a propeller hat , an ice flower , and a penguin suit , but the ice flower is only a small variation on the original flower power while the penguin suit gives you the ice flower ability . Sadly there is no Tanooki Suit . And then there is Yoshi , a fan favorite who is nearly neglected in the game . Yoshi makes an appearance in roughly five stages , but if you beat a level with him you cannot take him with you to the next one . Multiplayer is one of the selling points for this game and gives it , along with collectible star coins and skill videos that the coins unlock , some replay value . Multiplayer is a ton of chaotic fun with four people , although it can make getting through a level very challenging as you throw friends around and bounce off of their heads . It is disappointing that the available multiplayer characters ( aside from Mario ) are Luigi , and two toads . Nintendo could have been more creative with this and made some new characters available after beating the game , but that is not the case . There is no online play , which doesn't bother me , but many people seem upset by this . I have no complaints with the controls ( really the only new thing is flicking the controller up in the air to do an extra jump ) or graphics , but the music leaves so much to be desired . I found myself getting irritated with much of it , especially the childish bah bahs that repeat far too much . It has many classic melodies , but the arrangements are just obnoxious . I also hear a lot of reviewers say that the game is hard , but it is far less so than I expected . You will certainly die a lot , but it is easy to collect lives and simply beat the game . What is a good challenge is collecting the three star coins that reside in each level . If you have a Wii and you're a Mario fan , I highly recommend this game for its nostalgia factor and multiplayer fun . New Super Mario Bros . is no reason to go and buy a Wii , however . I hoped the game would be so much more than it is , but I can't deny that I'm still having fun .
    • 247 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I didn't purchase the game from Amazon ( although I originally had planned to ) because my boyfriend's birthday was two days after the release date . This was at the top of his wish list . He's been playing Mario since the early 80 ' s and has beaten each version several times over , myself since the early 90 ' s and I never got further than world 3 on my Game Boy . Needless to say , he's more of a Gamer than I am . But let me tell you , I absolutely love this game . We have played it for at least a couple hours a night since his birthday and it goes by so fast . It is easy , I suppose , for someone who is actually coordinated . But for people like me who would tilt to the side while playing Mario Kart on the N64 ( or any game on any system before the Wii-era , actually ) it gives a perfect blend of comfort and modern touches . Same typical Mario style with some shakes and dancing turtles . The multi-player option REALLY makes the game , loads of fun for the entire family . I highly recommend this game .
    • 248 4  I didn't purchase the game from Amazon ( although I originally had planned to ) because my boyfriend's birthday was two days after the release date . This was at the top of his wish list . He's been playing Mario since the early 80 ' s and has beaten each version several times over , myself since the early 90 ' s and I never got further than world 3 on my Game Boy . Needless to say , he's more of a Gamer than I am . But let me tell you , I absolutely love this game . We have played it for at least a couple hours a night since his birthday and it goes by so fast . It is easy , I suppose , for someone who is actually coordinated . But for people like me who would tilt to the side while playing Mario Kart on the N64 ( or any game on any system before the Wii-era , actually ) it gives a perfect blend of comfort and modern touches . Same typical Mario style with some shakes and dancing turtles . The multi-player option REALLY makes the game , loads of fun for the entire family . I highly recommend this game .
    • 253 4  I can't review this as an expert gamer - - the last time I owned a game system before my recent Wii purchase was the * original * Game Boy ! Part of the reason is that games are just too crazy with all of the buttons and extreme graphics . If it's not intuitive I can't really do well with it . Well , this game is old school in its functionality , but it's brand new in its coolness ! Playing this in multi-player mode is just the best . It is easily the most fun ( and funny ) game I have ever played ! When Mario starts hopping on Luigi and you hear Oh , Owww , ooh it's a blast . When one of the characters is on the Yoshi powerup ( my favorite by far ) and they swallow one of their pals and spit them out again , well , it's hard to describe how fun that is . If you get a 4 - player game going , it can quickly turn to mayhem as the characters start flying all over the place ! If you have ever liked the traditional Mario games , this is pure fun . You will sit down to play for a few minutes , and it will quickly turn into a few hours . I highly recommend this !
    • 257 4  New Super Mario Bros . Wii not only ranks as one of the best Wii games released , but also as one of the best installments in the Mario series . Nintendo pulled all the stops with this release , and it was well worth the wait . Within the first 5 minutes of playing , I was immediately flooded with nostalgic memories of the Mario games for the NES and SNES , but there are definitely still some surprises to be found . In terms of the games controls , you can play ' Old School , ' with just the Wii remote faced horizontally ( like an NES controller ) , or vertically with the ' Nunchuck ' - - Both ways were equally effective , but I personally preferred playing w / o the ' Nunchuck ' . The basic structure of the game is Classic Mario , ( i.e . sidescrolling platform , collect coins , kill enemies ) but there are a couple of new features for this release . The first , and most significant addition is the optional multi-player mode , which allows up to 4 players simultaneously . The game also features the option to add or drop any additional players at any given moment in between levels , which is great if your friends / family have a spontaneous hankering to compete ( or help you out ) in a level . In addition to the multiplayer mode , the game also offers a Walkthrough option if you fail to complete a level 7 times . In the Walkthrough , the computer plays the game for you , and literally walks you through the level . The unique thing about the Walkthrough is that it can be turned off at any point during the level , which is helpful if you only need a limited amount of assistance with completing a level . The game also features several new suits for the characters , including one that flies , and another that throws ice blocks . This game is loaded with nods to many older Nintendo titles , and I highly recommend this game to any one who loves classic Nintendo fun & originality .
    • 271 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I'll make this quick ; if you like the original Super Mario Bros . , but you were hoping they'd come out with a 4 player version that is easy to pick up and a blast with other people or by yourself , then buy this game . I bought it for my wife for Mother's day and I scored big time brownie points . I'm in my late 20 ' s and I love it . My 8 y / o step daughter can pick it up and play it . And we can all play together as a family , which is great and priceless . So if you got a family of casual gamers and are looking for something that you can all play together as a family , it's hard to go wrong with Super Mario Bros . Wii . My one wish was to have some more mini-games like the one for the DS . They could have even done a straight port and I would have been happy . Other than that ; it's awesome .
    • 272 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I'll make this quick ; if you like the original Super Mario Bros . , but you were hoping they'd come out with a 4 player version that is easy to pick up and a blast with other people or by yourself , then buy this game . I bought it for my wife for Mother's day and I scored big time brownie points . I'm in my late 20 ' s and I love it . My 8 y / o step daughter can pick it up and play it . And we can all play together as a family , which is great and priceless . So if you got a family of casual gamers and are looking for something that you can all play together as a family , it's hard to go wrong with Super Mario Bros . Wii . My one wish was to have some more mini-games like the one for the DS . They could have even done a straight port and I would have been happy . Other than that ; it's awesome .
    • 273 4  I'll make this quick ; if you like the original Super Mario Bros . , but you were hoping they'd come out with a 4 player version that is easy to pick up and a blast with other people or by yourself , then buy this game . I bought it for my wife for Mother's day and I scored big time brownie points . I'm in my late 20 ' s and I love it . My 8 y / o step daughter can pick it up and play it . And we can all play together as a family , which is great and priceless . So if you got a family of casual gamers and are looking for something that you can all play together as a family , it's hard to go wrong with Super Mario Bros . Wii . My one wish was to have some more mini-games like the one for the DS . They could have even done a straight port and I would have been happy . Other than that ; it's awesome .
    • 289 4  I always enjoyed Mario video games whether it was Mario kart , Paper Mario , Mario Galaxy . . . well you get the point . But my best memories of Mario games are without a doubt the old school Super Mario Bros 2 - D scrolling games , it seems they weren't as graphically impressive as today's video games are but they were perhaps more fun than any other games . I've followed Nintendo and the Mario character for years now and I'm glad that Nintendo returned to their roots with Super Mario Bros Wii in a classic side scrolling adventure . But it doesn't end here , Nintendo made the game a cooperative one , the real value of the game is that up to four players can play at the same time , it's not just a multiplayer mode it's a multiplayer adventure ! The plot line of NSMBW ? Why even bothering asking ! Of course princess Peach has been captured for the 100th gazillion time ( she's pretty good at that ) and it's up to Mario and his friends ( if there is more than one player that is ) to save her once again . Guess you didn't see that one coming ! New Super Mario Bros Wii is everything an old school gamer would like and at the same time a game that will enjoyed by younger gamers as well , everyone can enjoy it , it's truly a game for the whole family . You can play solo of course but why not share the fun ? 8 worlds of fun await you plus bosses . Is the game long ? Well it'll take quite a few hours , I've played it for days regularly but no constantly and it took me about a little more than two weeks because I'm not a really hardcore gamer . Is it a game that will be fun replaying ? Of course it will be fun to play again , especially if you play with someone it will be fun . Once you're through you will still want to play some levels you've done before . It's not an incredibly hard game but it can be challenging ! All the iconic characters form the Mario universe are here , the original ones at least and they look great on Wii . There are also the coin battles and free for all games besides the main game which are pretty fun to play . There isn't much that is really new with Super Mario Bros Wii , is it the same as a classic Super Mario games ? Well yes and no because while it keeps the same idea and logic there is a new and old feeling to it as well because it's sort of an updated retro game in some ways . The controls are old school as well because you play the game with the Wiimote on the side and move with the arrow and use 1 and 2 to jump , run and throw things . It doesn't take full advantage of the Wii controls that's for sure but it's better that way as it gives a better experience and keeps the feeling of a classic Mario game . I thought a really fun aspect of the game was that you can ride Yoshis , it's just so much fun riding on those dinosaurs and they can be used as good weapons as well ! There are mushrooms and fireballs just like you may remember but they Nintendo added ice fireballs suit and jumping suits ( sorry I don't really know the names ) add new things to the game as well they enhance the game and are a great way to explore it . My rating for this game is an absolute five stars . Bringing classic Mario back to the Wii is an amazing experience for gamers of all ages . I wish there would be more games like this for the Wii , an adventure in which more than one player can play at all times ( I'm not counting online games here ! ) , the multiplayer factor is the best thing about the game . If you own a Nintendo Wii you should really own this , or it could make a perfect present for a Mario fan , chances are if you know someone who owns a Wii they already own New Super Mario Bros Wii or is on their to buy list . It's a fantastic and highly enjoyable game for the Nintendo Wii .
    • 294 4  Here is my review for one of the best games ever made for the Nintendo Wii . The game is New Super Mario Bros . Wii , and it is one of the newest Mario games made by Nintendo , the greatest game company in the history of video games . In this game , Mario and Luigi ( along with two Toads , one blue and one yellow ) have to save Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom once again from Bowser , who is being assisted this time by not only his son , Bowser Jr . , but also The Kooplings ( who have assisted Bowser at least a few times over the years since their debut in Super Mario Bros . 3 on the NES ) . This game has quite a lot of nostaligia for long-time Mario fans who have played the games since the days of the NES ( including the classic power-up sound effect from the classic games , which is my favorite sound to hear in this game ) . Speaking of which , this game's actually much better to play than New Super Mario Bros . on the Nintendo DS ( which was alright in my opinion ) for a few reasons : One is because the power-ups in this game were actually more useful to the heroes ( such as the Propeller Mushroom and Penguin Suit ) than some of the power-ups from the previous game ( like the Mega Mushroom and Blue Shell ) . Another reason is because unlike the previous game , this game is on a home console , making it more enjoyable for people who prefer to play video games at home . And another reason ( a personal one , I might add ) is because of my favorite Mario game sound effect , the power-up sound from the classic Mario games on the NES , is heard each time the heroes grab a power-up ( except for the Mini Mushroom , which has a different sound effect heard when grabbed ) . Above all , New Super Mario Bros . Wii is one of the best new Mario games that Nintendo has ever made in a long time ( since Super Mario Galaxy , at least ) . If you're a gamer that enjoys playing Mario games from the past , I recommend you buy this excellent title ; I promise that you won't get much bored with it . : D
    • 297 4  This is definitely a game to enjoy with all your friends . Even for those just watching , it is very fun . I do recommend it ! !
    • 345 4  Well well , as I being spoiled by mature games , this is a very entertaining yet somewhat challenging game , that can change my taste a little and enjoy . the graphic is sharp ( well yea it's not HD but in SD view , yes it's sharp ) , the gameplay is smooth and reliable . the sounds and music are cute . it's very important to point out that if you play this with friends , you can't stop laughing because it is just crazy and bombing when you guys are killing each other . i tried it in my friend's , and i decided to own one : ) i took out one star because it's somewhat . . . boring when you play it alone . well for wii , you do need a guild with a fixed raid squad to enjoy , not playing lonely wolf
    • 348 4  I wish this game had a simpler and quicker means to exit and save . I get aggravated that my boys won't get off quickly ' cause they need to play to certain points where they can save and exit . The kids get really addicted to it . I got the Wii hoping they'd mostly play more physically active games . In this one they just sit totally focused on the tv . I try to manage the time they spend . But the boys seem to love it . But I'd put it in the category of couch potato games . I haven't tried playing but watch the boys at times . I'm not quick enough compared to them and after a little while I get bored with watching . So , entertains boys and it seems pretty clean and harmless compared to a lot of stuff that's out there . But its no healthy replacement for fresh air and outside exercise .
    • 357 4  + New level design + New power ups , propelleor hat and ice flower + Finally a mario with clasic gameplay + A couple interesting ways to use motion control + Hidden coins fun to collect + 4 Players - Yoshi is minimally present - No classic controller support - Could be more levels ( I know theres a ton , but give the day and age there could be more ) - Slow slow paced gameplay compared to the NES marios - No cape / racoon mario ) = - Finicky controls at times ( easy to accidently press down and plow yourself into a pit , difficult to double and triple jump ) - The game forces you to use motion control where it could provide other options ( such as the propellor hat or picking up barrels , seriously Id rather just press B

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I can't review this as an expert gamer - - the last time I owned a game system before my recent Wii purchase was the * original * Game Boy ! Part of the reason is that games are just too crazy with all of the buttons and extreme graphics . If it's not intuitive I can't really do well with it . Well , this game is old school in its functionality , but it's brand new in its coolness ! Playing this in multi-player mode is just the best . It is easily the most fun ( and funny ) game I have ever played ! When Mario starts hopping on Luigi and you hear Oh , Owww , ooh it's a blast . When one of the characters is on the Yoshi powerup ( my favorite by far ) and they swallow one of their pals and spit them out again , well , it's hard to describe how fun that is . If you get a 4 - player game going , it can quickly turn to mayhem as the characters start flying all over the place ! If you have ever liked the traditional Mario games , this is pure fun . You will sit down to play for a few minutes , and it will quickly turn into a few hours . I highly recommend this !
    • 160 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is a terrific game . Much like the old school Mario games , the level of difficulty gradually ramps up and the final boss is definitely a challenge . The other thing I liked was clever homages to almost all the other Mario platform games ( except Galaxy ) . Playing this was always fun , and never frustrating . Now I'm trying to find all the gold coins to unlock new secrets .
    • 161 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is a terrific game . Much like the old school Mario games , the level of difficulty gradually ramps up and the final boss is definitely a challenge . The other thing I liked was clever homages to almost all the other Mario platform games ( except Galaxy ) . Playing this was always fun , and never frustrating . Now I'm trying to find all the gold coins to unlock new secrets .
    • 163 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This has been the game I have been waiting since Wii started and it has exceeded my expectations ! BUY IT you will NOT regret it : ) . Please play it with all 4 players , Gosh it's So much FUN !
    • 164 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This has been the game I have been waiting since Wii started and it has exceeded my expectations ! BUY IT you will NOT regret it : ) . Please play it with all 4 players , Gosh it's So much FUN !
    • 251 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I can't review this as an expert gamer - - the last time I owned a game system before my recent Wii purchase was the * original * Game Boy ! Part of the reason is that games are just too crazy with all of the buttons and extreme graphics . If it's not intuitive I can't really do well with it . Well , this game is old school in its functionality , but it's brand new in its coolness ! Playing this in multi-player mode is just the best . It is easily the most fun ( and funny ) game I have ever played ! When Mario starts hopping on Luigi and you hear Oh , Owww , ooh it's a blast . When one of the characters is on the Yoshi powerup ( my favorite by far ) and they swallow one of their pals and spit them out again , well , it's hard to describe how fun that is . If you get a 4 - player game going , it can quickly turn to mayhem as the characters start flying all over the place ! If you have ever liked the traditional Mario games , this is pure fun . You will sit down to play for a few minutes , and it will quickly turn into a few hours . I highly recommend this !
    • 252 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I can't review this as an expert gamer - - the last time I owned a game system before my recent Wii purchase was the * original * Game Boy ! Part of the reason is that games are just too crazy with all of the buttons and extreme graphics . If it's not intuitive I can't really do well with it . Well , this game is old school in its functionality , but it's brand new in its coolness ! Playing this in multi-player mode is just the best . It is easily the most fun ( and funny ) game I have ever played ! When Mario starts hopping on Luigi and you hear Oh , Owww , ooh it's a blast . When one of the characters is on the Yoshi powerup ( my favorite by far ) and they swallow one of their pals and spit them out again , well , it's hard to describe how fun that is . If you get a 4 - player game going , it can quickly turn to mayhem as the characters start flying all over the place ! If you have ever liked the traditional Mario games , this is pure fun . You will sit down to play for a few minutes , and it will quickly turn into a few hours . I highly recommend this !
    • 351 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is another fantastic Nintendo product . Haven't done multi-player more than 2 people but can tell from the two person it would be very fun . Plenty hard with lots of secrets and hidden areas . If you like Mario , this is a must have
    • 352 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is another fantastic Nintendo product . Haven't done multi-player more than 2 people but can tell from the two person it would be very fun . Plenty hard with lots of secrets and hidden areas . If you like Mario , this is a must have

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have been a huge mario fan ever since my first game system , Game boy advance , so i had to get this game . After the first level a thought hit me , this is a perfect combination of New Super Mario Bros DS and Mario world . Mario bros never have yoshi ! or Flage in the middle of levels . Pros : great party game good family game some cool power ups ( penguin , helecopter , Ice mario , Yoshi ) Multi player The maps are more interactive with other characters stopping you along the way . Cool tilt and shake controlls Cons : No mega mushroom Ridiculously hard levels Not enough yoshi Most of all his dash is about half as fast as his dash on the DS version Overall the game is ok I would recommend that you purshase a copy .
    • 054 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have been a huge mario fan ever since my first game system , Game boy advance , so i had to get this game . After the first level a thought hit me , this is a perfect combination of New Super Mario Bros DS and Mario world . Mario bros never have yoshi ! or Flage in the middle of levels . Pros : great party game good family game some cool power ups ( penguin , helecopter , Ice mario , Yoshi ) Multi player The maps are more interactive with other characters stopping you along the way . Cool tilt and shake controlls Cons : No mega mushroom Ridiculously hard levels Not enough yoshi Most of all his dash is about half as fast as his dash on the DS version Overall the game is ok I would recommend that you purshase a copy .
    • 113 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The multi player aspect is definitely great , but the game suffers from some downsides : 1 ) having multiple players close together pushes people off small platforms , it's particularly difficult to play with 3 people in the later worlds 2 ) bubbling cannot be controlled and is generally frustrating 3 ) there is a delay when a player gets killed , which causes a timing glitch for the OTHER players , typically resulting in death if you were about to jump , etc 4 ) would have expected more gadgets / new stuff we haven't seen before . . . e.g . Super Mario World introduced Yoshi , the cape , vertical running and flying . This game does none of that .
    • 114 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The multi player aspect is definitely great , but the game suffers from some downsides : 1 ) having multiple players close together pushes people off small platforms , it's particularly difficult to play with 3 people in the later worlds 2 ) bubbling cannot be controlled and is generally frustrating 3 ) there is a delay when a player gets killed , which causes a timing glitch for the OTHER players , typically resulting in death if you were about to jump , etc 4 ) would have expected more gadgets / new stuff we haven't seen before . . . e.g . Super Mario World introduced Yoshi , the cape , vertical running and flying . This game does none of that .
    • 224 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is awesome ! ! ! I loved the Mario games when I was little , and now my family gets to play them . When we started playing the game , it was such a hoot ! ! ! The ability to play multiplayer is awesome ! You can work together as a team , or you can mess with each other . The levels gradually get a little harder as you go up , which provides a nice challenge . The game even manages to retain the same feeling of the older games while giving it a new modern twist , which is something hard for game makers to accomplish , from my experience . All I can say is get the game and enjoy it . Even teenagers will love sitting with the family and playing . At least mine does , and any game that does that is worth the price ! ! !
    • 358 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Really really fun game . I have never played Mario Brothers before , but I got into it pretty quick . I only done 2 worlds , but I got much better . It's really cool how you can play levels with more than 1 person . You don't have to start a new game for more people , they can just join you during safe point . It is hard however , so if you do buy it for your kids , they will either try and try until they get it or just throw it away . I had much fun playing both by myself and with my family , however .
    • 359 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Really really fun game . I have never played Mario Brothers before , but I got into it pretty quick . I only done 2 worlds , but I got much better . It's really cool how you can play levels with more than 1 person . You don't have to start a new game for more people , they can just join you during safe point . It is hard however , so if you do buy it for your kids , they will either try and try until they get it or just throw it away . I had much fun playing both by myself and with my family , however .
    • 360 4  Really really fun game . I have never played Mario Brothers before , but I got into it pretty quick . I only done 2 worlds , but I got much better . It's really cool how you can play levels with more than 1 person . You don't have to start a new game for more people , they can just join you during safe point . It is hard however , so if you do buy it for your kids , they will either try and try until they get it or just throw it away . I had much fun playing both by myself and with my family , however .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have been playing video games since the Atari 2600 , and was a kid during the Nintendo Entertainment System era . Some of my fondest memories involve one iconic set of characters : Mario , Luigi , Toadstool , and Princess Peach . Over the years , games have changed ( some changes for the good , and others . . . not so much ) , but I love that the Mario series have stayed true to their roots . Every Mario game that I can think of has stood the test of time , and has served as a model to countless other games . However , despite being one of the best game franchises around , one component was always missing : multiplayer . Sure , previous SMB games had a 2 player option , but all you were able to do was pass around the same joystick , or take turns using 2 joysticks . The idea of 2 characters on screen at the same time seemed strangely impossible for these games . . . and why Nintendo wasn't able to make this happen sooner than 2009 boggles the mind . But , having spent 7 or 8 hours playing New Super Mario Bros yesterday , I don't care why or how they were able to finally do it . . . because this game is an absolute blast to play ! As soon as the game starts , you start to get an idea of just how great this game is going to be . . . especially if you have played Super Mario games before ( and cmon . . . who hasn't ? ! ? ) . Everything looks very familiar , but in a good way . The game really feels like they took some of the best ideas , bosses , levels , and music from each of the Mario games and retooled them for NSMB Wii ( New Super Mario Bros Wii ) . In fact , it feels mostly like Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros 3 rolled into one , with a little bit of Super Mario Galaxy thrown in as well . . . and that , my friends , is an AWESOME combination ! Like I mentioned earlier . . . I have played hundreds . . . maybe thousands of video games in my time . And this game ranks right up there with the best of them . It is , in my humble opinion , on par with Super Mario Bros 3 , which has been rated by numerous gaming sites as the best game of all time . Playing the game for the first time , there were lots of oohs and ahhs , plenty of mischievous giggles , lots of punching and name calling ( see multiplayer ) , and even several times where one of us paused the game just to point out how great this game is . I hate to gush over this game , but it really is a work of art . It's easily one of the best games I have ever played , and certainly one of the best available on Wii . Here are some of my observations about it : Old Skool SMB : Mario games are good , and they work . Period . This is one series of games that doesn't need to be retooled , revamped , updated , or changed dramatically in order for it to compete with the likes of Modern Warfare 2 . In fact , there really is no competition for Mario games . Historically , they sell , are highly rated , and have a long shelf-life . This game is no different . It is classic Mario at his best . There are some updates that make the game fresh and interesting , but it is mostly classic Mario 2 - D action , and that is a good thing . Music : Mario games have always had great music . Who hasn't found themselves whistling or humming one of the iconic Mario tunes ? This game has some really cool new music , as well as some remixes / revamps of classic Mario music . When I found myself in the first of the Koopa Kid castles and I heard the original music from Super Mario Bros 3 ( ? ? ) , I was ecstatic . Multiplayer : For the life of me , I couldn't tell you why Nintendo was never able to incorporate some genuine multiplayer in a Mario game previously . But , add it they did , and it is great . The multiplayer component of Super Mario Bros Wii is really well done . There are some competitive modes where you and your friends ( or opponents ) are running through a level and competing to get the most coins , and it is really fun . But where multiplayer really shines is when you are actually playing through the games with a couple of your friends . All of you are on screen at the same time . When you hit one of the ? boxes , 3 or 4 mushrooms may come out . . . or maybe 2 mushrooms and 1 Penguin suit . . . and you have a choice : Will we all go scrambling for the penguin suit ? Or will the most skilled player just take a mushroom suit and leave the penguin suit to the others ? Or , will I scramble and get all of the mushrooms and the penguin suit , leaving my teammates out in the cold ? I tried all of these scenarios , and it was pure joy to see the look on my friends faces either way ! You see , the multiplayer can be either competitive or cooperative . There will be times where getting a big coin or a 1 - up will require that you cooperate . . . maybe I will need to pick up one player and hold him over my head , and then another player will bounce off his head to get the 1 - up . Or , maybe there will be a player that I want to give some grief . . . so I can pick him up and throw him down a pit or in the lava . . . or I can throw a green shell at him . There will also be times where you are all trying to accomplish something ( like jumping across a lava pit ) , and because we are all scrambling and trying to save our own skin , one player will bounce off the other's head , giving themselves a boost up and over the lava , but sending their friend to their death . As you can imagine , the cooperative multiplayer would FREQUENTLY and unexpectedly become competitive , and there was no shortage of amazed / shocked looks back and forth ( i.e Dude . . . I cant believe you just did that ! ! ) , punches in the shoulder , name calling , calling dibs on power ups only to be disappointed , and laughing ranging from a mischievous giggle to rolling on the floor in stitches . When we were playing , one guy even got really upset and went home ! LOL . It was one heck of a fun afternoon ! Once the sore loser left , we started cooperating more and competing less , and it was equally fun . Almost equally anyway . . . Difficulty : I hate easy games , and I hate short games . I especially hate short and easy games . This game is neither . From what I have experienced so far , this is one of the most challenging Mario games I have ever played . It isn't necessarily HARD . . . anyone can pick up New Super Mario Bros Wii and begin playing . That is the case with every Mario game . But it is challenging . You will die . . . a lot . Especially when playing multiplayer , since frequently one of your teammates will do something that sends you to your end on accident . Plus , the difficulty really starts to ramp up in some of the later worlds / levels . Also , there are 3 hidden achievement coins in each level , as well as these special star coins that you can go out of your way to find . . . and getting to some of these can be a real challenge . I estimate that it will easily take 20 + hours to complete this game . . . and even once it is done , it will be a blast to start over and play again . And the truth is , Mario games are always long and fairly difficult . . . I never did beat Super Mario 2 ! I think this game is going to have a long shelf life at my house ! I will spare you any more gushing details about this game . Clearly , I enjoyed it immensely . If you own a Nintendo Wii , you should own this game . If there was ONE Wii game I would recommend you buy , it would be this one . If you are considering buying a Nintendo Wii because you like this game . . . I guarantee it will be worth it . This game is destined to be a classic , and it would be a shame to miss out ! Here is my personal rating for the game : Gameplay : 10 / 10 Presentation : 9 / 10 Sound / Music : 9 / 10 Multiplayer : 9 / 10 Difficulty : 10 / 10 Lasting Appeal : 9 / 10 Overall : 10 / 10
    • 001 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have been playing video games since the Atari 2600 , and was a kid during the Nintendo Entertainment System era . Some of my fondest memories involve one iconic set of characters : Mario , Luigi , Toadstool , and Princess Peach . Over the years , games have changed ( some changes for the good , and others . . . not so much ) , but I love that the Mario series have stayed true to their roots . Every Mario game that I can think of has stood the test of time , and has served as a model to countless other games . However , despite being one of the best game franchises around , one component was always missing : multiplayer . Sure , previous SMB games had a 2 player option , but all you were able to do was pass around the same joystick , or take turns using 2 joysticks . The idea of 2 characters on screen at the same time seemed strangely impossible for these games . . . and why Nintendo wasn't able to make this happen sooner than 2009 boggles the mind . But , having spent 7 or 8 hours playing New Super Mario Bros yesterday , I don't care why or how they were able to finally do it . . . because this game is an absolute blast to play ! As soon as the game starts , you start to get an idea of just how great this game is going to be . . . especially if you have played Super Mario games before ( and cmon . . . who hasn't ? ! ? ) . Everything looks very familiar , but in a good way . The game really feels like they took some of the best ideas , bosses , levels , and music from each of the Mario games and retooled them for NSMB Wii ( New Super Mario Bros Wii ) . In fact , it feels mostly like Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros 3 rolled into one , with a little bit of Super Mario Galaxy thrown in as well . . . and that , my friends , is an AWESOME combination ! Like I mentioned earlier . . . I have played hundreds . . . maybe thousands of video games in my time . And this game ranks right up there with the best of them . It is , in my humble opinion , on par with Super Mario Bros 3 , which has been rated by numerous gaming sites as the best game of all time . Playing the game for the first time , there were lots of oohs and ahhs , plenty of mischievous giggles , lots of punching and name calling ( see multiplayer ) , and even several times where one of us paused the game just to point out how great this game is . I hate to gush over this game , but it really is a work of art . It's easily one of the best games I have ever played , and certainly one of the best available on Wii . Here are some of my observations about it : Old Skool SMB : Mario games are good , and they work . Period . This is one series of games that doesn't need to be retooled , revamped , updated , or changed dramatically in order for it to compete with the likes of Modern Warfare 2 . In fact , there really is no competition for Mario games . Historically , they sell , are highly rated , and have a long shelf-life . This game is no different . It is classic Mario at his best . There are some updates that make the game fresh and interesting , but it is mostly classic Mario 2 - D action , and that is a good thing . Music : Mario games have always had great music . Who hasn't found themselves whistling or humming one of the iconic Mario tunes ? This game has some really cool new music , as well as some remixes / revamps of classic Mario music . When I found myself in the first of the Koopa Kid castles and I heard the original music from Super Mario Bros 3 ( ? ? ) , I was ecstatic . Multiplayer : For the life of me , I couldn't tell you why Nintendo was never able to incorporate some genuine multiplayer in a Mario game previously . But , add it they did , and it is great . The multiplayer component of Super Mario Bros Wii is really well done . There are some competitive modes where you and your friends ( or opponents ) are running through a level and competing to get the most coins , and it is really fun . But where multiplayer really shines is when you are actually playing through the games with a couple of your friends . All of you are on screen at the same time . When you hit one of the ? boxes , 3 or 4 mushrooms may come out . . . or maybe 2 mushrooms and 1 Penguin suit . . . and you have a choice : Will we all go scrambling for the penguin suit ? Or will the most skilled player just take a mushroom suit and leave the penguin suit to the others ? Or , will I scramble and get all of the mushrooms and the penguin suit , leaving my teammates out in the cold ? I tried all of these scenarios , and it was pure joy to see the look on my friends faces either way ! You see , the multiplayer can be either competitive or cooperative . There will be times where getting a big coin or a 1 - up will require that you cooperate . . . maybe I will need to pick up one player and hold him over my head , and then another player will bounce off his head to get the 1 - up . Or , maybe there will be a player that I want to give some grief . . . so I can pick him up and throw him down a pit or in the lava . . . or I can throw a green shell at him . There will also be times where you are all trying to accomplish something ( like jumping across a lava pit ) , and because we are all scrambling and trying to save our own skin , one player will bounce off the other's head , giving themselves a boost up and over the lava , but sending their friend to their death . As you can imagine , the cooperative multiplayer would FREQUENTLY and unexpectedly become competitive , and there was no shortage of amazed / shocked looks back and forth ( i.e Dude . . . I cant believe you just did that ! ! ) , punches in the shoulder , name calling , calling dibs on power ups only to be disappointed , and laughing ranging from a mischievous giggle to rolling on the floor in stitches . When we were playing , one guy even got really upset and went home ! LOL . It was one heck of a fun afternoon ! Once the sore loser left , we started cooperating more and competing less , and it was equally fun . Almost equally anyway . . . Difficulty : I hate easy games , and I hate short games . I especially hate short and easy games . This game is neither . From what I have experienced so far , this is one of the most challenging Mario games I have ever played . It isn't necessarily HARD . . . anyone can pick up New Super Mario Bros Wii and begin playing . That is the case with every Mario game . But it is challenging . You will die . . . a lot . Especially when playing multiplayer , since frequently one of your teammates will do something that sends you to your end on accident . Plus , the difficulty really starts to ramp up in some of the later worlds / levels . Also , there are 3 hidden achievement coins in each level , as well as these special star coins that you can go out of your way to find . . . and getting to some of these can be a real challenge . I estimate that it will easily take 20 + hours to complete this game . . . and even once it is done , it will be a blast to start over and play again . And the truth is , Mario games are always long and fairly difficult . . . I never did beat Super Mario 2 ! I think this game is going to have a long shelf life at my house ! I will spare you any more gushing details about this game . Clearly , I enjoyed it immensely . If you own a Nintendo Wii , you should own this game . If there was ONE Wii game I would recommend you buy , it would be this one . If you are considering buying a Nintendo Wii because you like this game . . . I guarantee it will be worth it . This game is destined to be a classic , and it would be a shame to miss out ! Here is my personal rating for the game : Gameplay : 10 / 10 Presentation : 9 / 10 Sound / Music : 9 / 10 Multiplayer : 9 / 10 Difficulty : 10 / 10 Lasting Appeal : 9 / 10 Overall : 10 / 10
    • 072 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've been a fan of the Super Mario Bros . series of games since I played Super Mario Bros . / Duck Hunt at about age five , and when I heard that a new side-scrolling Mario platformer was coming to Wii I couldn't wait to play it . Super Mario Bros . 3 is still my favorite game of all time , but New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the first Mario title to truly rival it . Some people have been misinformed about New Super Mario Bros . Wii and believe that it is a port of New Super Mario Bros . for DS ; that assumption couldn't be farther from the truth . NSMB Wii is a completely different game with entirely new stages / level designs , power-ups , world maps , newly added game mechanics , and story ( although yes - Peach has been kidnapped again ) . The Magic Mushroom , Starman , Fire Flower , and Mini Mushroom ( NSMB DS ) all return , and exclusive power-ups such as the Penguin Suit , Ice Flower ( which differs from the Super Mario Galaxy version ) , and Propeller Mushroom are available for the first time . Yoshi also shows up in various levels ; though once you reach the flag pole at a stage's end Yoshi must be left behind . As far as stage designs go , you'll do everything from riding large flying sting rays , to carrying a luminescent block through a pitch-black underground level , to clearing clouds that obscure the next platform by using a spin technique . There are also MANY hidden passages , star coins to find , and alternate exits to discover . The stage environments are beautiful and colorful , the character models look great , and I haven't experienced any slow-down regardless of how much activity is taking place on-screen . Play control is exceptional , but then solid play control is a hallmark of the whole Super Mario series . You'll end up playing through levels multiple times if you want to find everything , and there are hint movies as well as an in-stage assist to aid less experienced players . The excellent single player mode is ideal for thorough exploration ( and the best way to experience the game in my opinion ) , and the multiplayer mode is great , frantic fun for up to four players simultaneously that's sure to add plenty of replay value to an already wonderful game . I don't think you have to be a dedicated Mario fan or even an admirer of the classics to enjoy NSMB Wii ( though it certainly doesn't hurt ) , and when it comes to fun , creative gameplay there's really no game for Wii or any other current console that I more highly recommend . I think most gamers that give this title a chance will get a lot out of it , and players like myself that will recognize returning enemies and various elements from past Mario games will benefit from nostalgia .
    • 073 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've been a fan of the Super Mario Bros . series of games since I played Super Mario Bros . / Duck Hunt at about age five , and when I heard that a new side-scrolling Mario platformer was coming to Wii I couldn't wait to play it . Super Mario Bros . 3 is still my favorite game of all time , but New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the first Mario title to truly rival it . Some people have been misinformed about New Super Mario Bros . Wii and believe that it is a port of New Super Mario Bros . for DS ; that assumption couldn't be farther from the truth . NSMB Wii is a completely different game with entirely new stages / level designs , power-ups , world maps , newly added game mechanics , and story ( although yes - Peach has been kidnapped again ) . The Magic Mushroom , Starman , Fire Flower , and Mini Mushroom ( NSMB DS ) all return , and exclusive power-ups such as the Penguin Suit , Ice Flower ( which differs from the Super Mario Galaxy version ) , and Propeller Mushroom are available for the first time . Yoshi also shows up in various levels ; though once you reach the flag pole at a stage's end Yoshi must be left behind . As far as stage designs go , you'll do everything from riding large flying sting rays , to carrying a luminescent block through a pitch-black underground level , to clearing clouds that obscure the next platform by using a spin technique . There are also MANY hidden passages , star coins to find , and alternate exits to discover . The stage environments are beautiful and colorful , the character models look great , and I haven't experienced any slow-down regardless of how much activity is taking place on-screen . Play control is exceptional , but then solid play control is a hallmark of the whole Super Mario series . You'll end up playing through levels multiple times if you want to find everything , and there are hint movies as well as an in-stage assist to aid less experienced players . The excellent single player mode is ideal for thorough exploration ( and the best way to experience the game in my opinion ) , and the multiplayer mode is great , frantic fun for up to four players simultaneously that's sure to add plenty of replay value to an already wonderful game . I don't think you have to be a dedicated Mario fan or even an admirer of the classics to enjoy NSMB Wii ( though it certainly doesn't hurt ) , and when it comes to fun , creative gameplay there's really no game for Wii or any other current console that I more highly recommend . I think most gamers that give this title a chance will get a lot out of it , and players like myself that will recognize returning enemies and various elements from past Mario games will benefit from nostalgia .
    • 091 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game reminds me of when I was a kid and playing SM World and SMB3 , but it has cool new stuff too ! For the price on Amazon , I couldn't ask for more . And it was delived really quick and safely !
    • 092 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game reminds me of when I was a kid and playing SM World and SMB3 , but it has cool new stuff too ! For the price on Amazon , I couldn't ask for more . And it was delived really quick and safely !
    • 146 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My wife's family got my boys ( and , by proxy , us ) a Wii for Christmas this year . We got this game for Christmas , and while my boys were more interested in the more ' modern ' games as soon as they went to bed my wife and I threw this in and played . We used to play the original SMB in college over ten years ago , so this was a blast from the past for us . They have incorporated the Wiimote's motion capabilities into several features of the game , which threw me off at first but I rapidly adapted and overcame . Despite it being a simple appearing game , it's more challenging than I remember it being . After my wife and I went through about 100 lives combined , we decided it was time to go to bed . If you own a Wii , get this regardless of whether you played the original or not .
    • 262 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Wow . I just got this game from Amazon and I am extremely pleased with everything ! New Super Mario Bros . Wii takes every past Mario classic and combines them together to make the best platformer to date . Mario has access to a ton of new power-ups and also some awesome new moves . I've noticed that Mario moves a lot like he did in Mario 64 which is great . He can do the triple jump , butt-smash , spin jump from Super Mario World , slide down hills , and much much more . Everything about this game is fluid and smooth . The graphics are very crisp and clean , but they obviously don't compare to Super Mario Galaxy . This is no big deal because Nintendo wasn't focusing on making top-notch graphics , but instead classic and challenging gameplay . There are lots of enemies , and many little Nintendo touches that make this game memorable already . The World Map is much like Super Mario Bros . 3 , but is slightly reminiscent of Super Mario World , also . Many of the criticisms that I've read don't seem apparent to me when playing this game . Mario moves different , but definitely not like a tank . NSMBW is far from boring , and each level has so many secrets waiting to be found . Single player is fun all by itself , so if you are worried about not getting this game because you don't have friends , don't think twice . It's worth it no matter what your situation . If you didn't like Mario games before , this is the perfect game to start with . Again , I am so impressed with what Nintendo has done with this one and I can't say enough to try and convince everyone that this game deserves Game of the Year . Forget all of the lazy reviews - this game is getting underrated scores for things that aren't even necessary . Online multiplayer wouldn't be nearly as fun as local multiplayer , and this is a game that many critics are deciding should have a lower score because of certain things they want coming into the game . Play the game for yourself and decide . Thank you very much , Nintendo , for this instant classic . Welcome back , Mario .
    • 263 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Wow . I just got this game from Amazon and I am extremely pleased with everything ! New Super Mario Bros . Wii takes every past Mario classic and combines them together to make the best platformer to date . Mario has access to a ton of new power-ups and also some awesome new moves . I've noticed that Mario moves a lot like he did in Mario 64 which is great . He can do the triple jump , butt-smash , spin jump from Super Mario World , slide down hills , and much much more . Everything about this game is fluid and smooth . The graphics are very crisp and clean , but they obviously don't compare to Super Mario Galaxy . This is no big deal because Nintendo wasn't focusing on making top-notch graphics , but instead classic and challenging gameplay . There are lots of enemies , and many little Nintendo touches that make this game memorable already . The World Map is much like Super Mario Bros . 3 , but is slightly reminiscent of Super Mario World , also . Many of the criticisms that I've read don't seem apparent to me when playing this game . Mario moves different , but definitely not like a tank . NSMBW is far from boring , and each level has so many secrets waiting to be found . Single player is fun all by itself , so if you are worried about not getting this game because you don't have friends , don't think twice . It's worth it no matter what your situation . If you didn't like Mario games before , this is the perfect game to start with . Again , I am so impressed with what Nintendo has done with this one and I can't say enough to try and convince everyone that this game deserves Game of the Year . Forget all of the lazy reviews - this game is getting underrated scores for things that aren't even necessary . Online multiplayer wouldn't be nearly as fun as local multiplayer , and this is a game that many critics are deciding should have a lower score because of certain things they want coming into the game . Play the game for yourself and decide . Thank you very much , Nintendo , for this instant classic . Welcome back , Mario .
    • 274 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game shows what mario is all about running and jumping till you get to the end of the level . And New Super Mario Bros . perfects on this it isnt as good as SMB3 but it is still worth your money . The first thing thats great is that they finally put co-op into the levels which is what they should have done on the super nintendo but its good that they finally did it here . All the levels are neat and fun and challenge you every time you play them and you will never get bored cause the levels are all drastically different from one another . Yoshi is here as well but unlike super mario world you cannot bring him to every single level which will turn some people off but i found it actually better that you dont need yoshi in every level . The next best thing is that if you get enough star coins in the levels you can use them to unlock World 9 yes there's a secret world , i havn't got that far yet but i heard it is the funnest world there . Are there problems oh yes . Like in the Boo houses where you have to hold this stupid lighted brick just to move forward cause its to dark to move forward otherwise . Or when your at the 8th world and most of the levels are dodging lava . My biggest complaint is that they didn't fix the levels that move manually for you and i hate that and always hated it and i don't kow one single human being that likes those types of levels . But in all it gets a 8.8 out f 10 so better get it .
    • 288 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I always enjoyed Mario video games whether it was Mario kart , Paper Mario , Mario Galaxy . . . well you get the point . But my best memories of Mario games are without a doubt the old school Super Mario Bros 2 - D scrolling games , it seems they weren't as graphically impressive as today's video games are but they were perhaps more fun than any other games . I've followed Nintendo and the Mario character for years now and I'm glad that Nintendo returned to their roots with Super Mario Bros Wii in a classic side scrolling adventure . But it doesn't end here , Nintendo made the game a cooperative one , the real value of the game is that up to four players can play at the same time , it's not just a multiplayer mode it's a multiplayer adventure ! The plot line of NSMBW ? Why even bothering asking ! Of course princess Peach has been captured for the 100th gazillion time ( she's pretty good at that ) and it's up to Mario and his friends ( if there is more than one player that is ) to save her once again . Guess you didn't see that one coming ! New Super Mario Bros Wii is everything an old school gamer would like and at the same time a game that will enjoyed by younger gamers as well , everyone can enjoy it , it's truly a game for the whole family . You can play solo of course but why not share the fun ? 8 worlds of fun await you plus bosses . Is the game long ? Well it'll take quite a few hours , I've played it for days regularly but no constantly and it took me about a little more than two weeks because I'm not a really hardcore gamer . Is it a game that will be fun replaying ? Of course it will be fun to play again , especially if you play with someone it will be fun . Once you're through you will still want to play some levels you've done before . It's not an incredibly hard game but it can be challenging ! All the iconic characters form the Mario universe are here , the original ones at least and they look great on Wii . There are also the coin battles and free for all games besides the main game which are pretty fun to play . There isn't much that is really new with Super Mario Bros Wii , is it the same as a classic Super Mario games ? Well yes and no because while it keeps the same idea and logic there is a new and old feeling to it as well because it's sort of an updated retro game in some ways . The controls are old school as well because you play the game with the Wiimote on the side and move with the arrow and use 1 and 2 to jump , run and throw things . It doesn't take full advantage of the Wii controls that's for sure but it's better that way as it gives a better experience and keeps the feeling of a classic Mario game . I thought a really fun aspect of the game was that you can ride Yoshis , it's just so much fun riding on those dinosaurs and they can be used as good weapons as well ! There are mushrooms and fireballs just like you may remember but they Nintendo added ice fireballs suit and jumping suits ( sorry I don't really know the names ) add new things to the game as well they enhance the game and are a great way to explore it . My rating for this game is an absolute five stars . Bringing classic Mario back to the Wii is an amazing experience for gamers of all ages . I wish there would be more games like this for the Wii , an adventure in which more than one player can play at all times ( I'm not counting online games here ! ) , the multiplayer factor is the best thing about the game . If you own a Nintendo Wii you should really own this , or it could make a perfect present for a Mario fan , chances are if you know someone who owns a Wii they already own New Super Mario Bros Wii or is on their to buy list . It's a fantastic and highly enjoyable game for the Nintendo Wii .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I was very excited about this game , but as I heard more details I wasn't sure how well the platformers I grew up playing would translate to multiple players . As it turns out , not well . I have two kids , 8 and 6 , and we love Mario and the Mario games . I really wanted to enjoy this , but the truth is , it's just frustrating . Everything that irritated me about older games ( No ! I didn't do that ! , I jumped ! I totally jumped ! ) is just as bad with this one , but more so , because you're always running into the other player ( s ) as well . The Lego games ( Lego Star Wars , Batman , and Indiana Jones ) can be frustrating at times , but nothing like this . I don't want to rain on anyone else's parade . I'm glad so many people have had so much fun with it . Obviously the game is well-made , the graphics are beautiful , the music is great ; we just can't stand * playing * it !
    • 023 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Mario games are great games and this one is no different . There are so many courses to complete & different worlds that the game will never get dull . We got this for our 4.5 year old for Christmas & it has been a favorite of hers since . We also own Mario Kart , which is a fabulous game as well . One of the things we like most about this game is you can sit down & play the game right out of the box . This makes it possible to easily play with our 4.5 year old . I think older kids & adults would find it very fun as well . No , it's no Halo , but not every game needs to be like that one . Super Mario Bros . doesn't need high-def graphics to make it a fun game . The game itself is simply pure fun .
    • 116 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I was very excited about this game , but as I heard more details I wasn't sure how well the platformers I grew up playing would translate to multiple players . As it turns out , not well . I have two kids , 8 and 6 , and we love Mario and the Mario games . I really wanted to enjoy this , but the truth is , it's just frustrating . Everything that irritated me about older games ( No ! I didn't do that ! , I jumped ! I totally jumped ! ) is just as bad with this one , but more so , because you're always running into the other player ( s ) as well . The Lego games ( Lego Star Wars , Batman , and Indiana Jones ) can be frustrating at times , but nothing like this . I don't want to rain on anyone else's parade . I'm glad so many people have had so much fun with it . Obviously the game is well-made , the graphics are beautiful , the music is great ; we just can't stand * playing * it !
    • 120 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game reminded me alot of the past Mario games ( 1 - 4 ) . I really enjoyed it and it wasnt too difficult . The only thing I did not like was the 2 toads as the 3rd and 4th player . I think Nintendo could have gotten more creative and added at least 1 different character instead of 2 of the same . Anyway if you enjoyed the first 4 Mario games you will certainly enjoy this game .
    • 231 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Nintendo did a great job with coming out with the * new * super mario bros . They have combined what everyone loved about the older version and built upon it ( rather than take away from it . ) All the ways in which it is similar to the older version will bring you back to childhood , however , the improvements make it fun and challenging . For example , the multi-player mode means more players can get in on the action but it brings an entirely different dynamic to the game and makes it a challenge of its own . This is a good family game ; the adults enjoy it as much as the children .
    • 232 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Nintendo did a great job with coming out with the * new * super mario bros . They have combined what everyone loved about the older version and built upon it ( rather than take away from it . ) All the ways in which it is similar to the older version will bring you back to childhood , however , the improvements make it fun and challenging . For example , the multi-player mode means more players can get in on the action but it brings an entirely different dynamic to the game and makes it a challenge of its own . This is a good family game ; the adults enjoy it as much as the children .
    • 233 4  Nintendo did a great job with coming out with the * new * super mario bros . They have combined what everyone loved about the older version and built upon it ( rather than take away from it . ) All the ways in which it is similar to the older version will bring you back to childhood , however , the improvements make it fun and challenging . For example , the multi-player mode means more players can get in on the action but it brings an entirely different dynamic to the game and makes it a challenge of its own . This is a good family game ; the adults enjoy it as much as the children .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've been a long time gamer , and remember the good old days even back with Super Mario Bros . For me , this game was going to be a must-have . I've really enjoyed this game . For those who have played Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World , the feel of the game is identical , and it adds so much more to the table . It also mixes in elements from other Mario games . First of all , the environments are well done . The design of the levels are innovative and bring some freshness to the game . From trying to stay on moving , rotating blocks , to riding atop massive manta rays , to narrowly avoiding giant spiked pillars that smash into walls , to riding a skeleton dragon roller coaster , the levels designs showcase amazing creativity . The basics of the control scheme will be familiar to those who've played Super Mario before . The controller is held sideways , the 2 Button is jump , the 1 Button is dash , which you also use to hold things or to throw fire / ice balls . In addition , you can also spin the Wii Remote to do a spin jump . If you want to pick up something heavy , you just hold the 1 Button and spin the Wii Remote . The first few times when you can spin the Wii Remote to do something , a nice little reminder will appear above your character . In this game , they've also added in some new and interesting power ups . In addition to a number of familiar power ups , such as the fire flower and mini mushroom , there's the ice flower , the propeller suit , and the penguin suit . I did like these new power ups , but I personally would like to have seen some more . The difficulty of the game starts off pretty low , but the game does get harder as you go along . Some of the later levels definitely require an added measure of patience . Also , some of the later boss battles are just cheap ( For example , three moving platforms with the boss always occupying one , and a pit below - I fell off and died a few times even after beating the boss ! ) . Where this game really shines is in its multiplayer . As you know ( and if you don't , you should ) , this game sports multiplayer in a new and longly anticipated way for a Mario game . You're able to play through levels with four players co-operatively . There's a couple of modes you can also play to battle each other with , but I'll just focus on the co-op . Trust me when I tell you that this is one of those games where every time you play it with friends , you bust up laughing at something someone does . The multiplayer is by far the best feature of the game . Without it , it's just another Mario game ( though a pretty good one , all the same ) . With the multiplayer , all mayhem breaks loose . Playing this game , I've been known to chuck people off the edge , use others to attack enemies , throw someone into an enemy if they steal all the power ups , bounce on someone's head to garner enough height to make it to a ledge , pick up someone to carry them through a section , and so on . It's amazing fun , especially when you have more people . In multiplayer , things act a little differently . First of all , in most cases , when you hit a ? block , that contains a power up , there will be enough power ups for everyone . Another thing is if someone goes down a pipe or through a door , after a few moments , even if no one else has gone there , it will go to that part of the level . Also , if someone dies , they immediately loose a life , and after a few seconds will appear back on screen in a bubble that needs to be popped ( If they lose their last life , then they won't come back until you return to the level select screen . once there , they'll start back up with five lives ) . In addition , if you come up to a harder section , they can hit A to turn into a bubble retaining their power up until someone pops them out again . Be warned on that , though , if everyone either dies or is in a bubble , you will get booted out of the level . It's also entertaining to play levels meant for one person with up to four people . For example , playing alone , let's say there's a platform that you have a little room to move on . Now , imagine that same platform with four people on it . People are bouncing off of each other , others have picked up someone and - oops , one of them let go of the 1 Button and just killed that person , but they'll be coming back in a bubble soon . Who ever thought that it could get so crowded ! All around , New Super Mario Bros . Wii is a great game with classic gameplay , innovative levels , and most notably multiplayer madness . I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great game on the Wii .
    • 064 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've been a long time gamer , and remember the good old days even back with Super Mario Bros . For me , this game was going to be a must-have . I've really enjoyed this game . For those who have played Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World , the feel of the game is identical , and it adds so much more to the table . It also mixes in elements from other Mario games . First of all , the environments are well done . The design of the levels are innovative and bring some freshness to the game . From trying to stay on moving , rotating blocks , to riding atop massive manta rays , to narrowly avoiding giant spiked pillars that smash into walls , to riding a skeleton dragon roller coaster , the levels designs showcase amazing creativity . The basics of the control scheme will be familiar to those who've played Super Mario before . The controller is held sideways , the 2 Button is jump , the 1 Button is dash , which you also use to hold things or to throw fire / ice balls . In addition , you can also spin the Wii Remote to do a spin jump . If you want to pick up something heavy , you just hold the 1 Button and spin the Wii Remote . The first few times when you can spin the Wii Remote to do something , a nice little reminder will appear above your character . In this game , they've also added in some new and interesting power ups . In addition to a number of familiar power ups , such as the fire flower and mini mushroom , there's the ice flower , the propeller suit , and the penguin suit . I did like these new power ups , but I personally would like to have seen some more . The difficulty of the game starts off pretty low , but the game does get harder as you go along . Some of the later levels definitely require an added measure of patience . Also , some of the later boss battles are just cheap ( For example , three moving platforms with the boss always occupying one , and a pit below - I fell off and died a few times even after beating the boss ! ) . Where this game really shines is in its multiplayer . As you know ( and if you don't , you should ) , this game sports multiplayer in a new and longly anticipated way for a Mario game . You're able to play through levels with four players co-operatively . There's a couple of modes you can also play to battle each other with , but I'll just focus on the co-op . Trust me when I tell you that this is one of those games where every time you play it with friends , you bust up laughing at something someone does . The multiplayer is by far the best feature of the game . Without it , it's just another Mario game ( though a pretty good one , all the same ) . With the multiplayer , all mayhem breaks loose . Playing this game , I've been known to chuck people off the edge , use others to attack enemies , throw someone into an enemy if they steal all the power ups , bounce on someone's head to garner enough height to make it to a ledge , pick up someone to carry them through a section , and so on . It's amazing fun , especially when you have more people . In multiplayer , things act a little differently . First of all , in most cases , when you hit a ? block , that contains a power up , there will be enough power ups for everyone . Another thing is if someone goes down a pipe or through a door , after a few moments , even if no one else has gone there , it will go to that part of the level . Also , if someone dies , they immediately loose a life , and after a few seconds will appear back on screen in a bubble that needs to be popped ( If they lose their last life , then they won't come back until you return to the level select screen . once there , they'll start back up with five lives ) . In addition , if you come up to a harder section , they can hit A to turn into a bubble retaining their power up until someone pops them out again . Be warned on that , though , if everyone either dies or is in a bubble , you will get booted out of the level . It's also entertaining to play levels meant for one person with up to four people . For example , playing alone , let's say there's a platform that you have a little room to move on . Now , imagine that same platform with four people on it . People are bouncing off of each other , others have picked up someone and - oops , one of them let go of the 1 Button and just killed that person , but they'll be coming back in a bubble soon . Who ever thought that it could get so crowded ! All around , New Super Mario Bros . Wii is a great game with classic gameplay , innovative levels , and most notably multiplayer madness . I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great game on the Wii .
    • 157 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Love it or hate it , the game that put Nintendo on the map , and in the spotlight of popular culture , is back and better than ever . Taking into account all the life lessons of previous games , as far as what worked and what didn't , while injecting them with a little modern flare of motion control , the much needed / no-brainer multi-player functionality , and up to date graphics ( well for the Wii that is ) make this a highly enjoyable experience . The single best part is hands down the multi-player . Who knew that the best single-player game of the 20th century would eventually become an even better multi-player experience in the 21st . To be honest however , as far as game play is concerned , not much has changed between it's predecessor on the DS , other than the obvious multi-player . But , the added difficulty ( it get's a lot more difficult in the later stages ) , new suits , and multi-player , really make it a more well rounded and fun experience . Bottom line , if you loved past iterations of the Mario series , you will love this ( or rather why don't you already own it ? ) , and if you're new to the series or thought of it as more of a child's game ( cause you're to busy playing Modern Warfare 2 ) , the multi-player will win you over after just a few stages with friends . There is no online multi , but it's a lot more fun when the people are right there to laugh at or punch in the arm .
    • 158 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Love it or hate it , the game that put Nintendo on the map , and in the spotlight of popular culture , is back and better than ever . Taking into account all the life lessons of previous games , as far as what worked and what didn't , while injecting them with a little modern flare of motion control , the much needed / no-brainer multi-player functionality , and up to date graphics ( well for the Wii that is ) make this a highly enjoyable experience . The single best part is hands down the multi-player . Who knew that the best single-player game of the 20th century would eventually become an even better multi-player experience in the 21st . To be honest however , as far as game play is concerned , not much has changed between it's predecessor on the DS , other than the obvious multi-player . But , the added difficulty ( it get's a lot more difficult in the later stages ) , new suits , and multi-player , really make it a more well rounded and fun experience . Bottom line , if you loved past iterations of the Mario series , you will love this ( or rather why don't you already own it ? ) , and if you're new to the series or thought of it as more of a child's game ( cause you're to busy playing Modern Warfare 2 ) , the multi-player will win you over after just a few stages with friends . There is no online multi , but it's a lot more fun when the people are right there to laugh at or punch in the arm .
    • 230 4  This game is so much fun ! Lots of elements you'll remember from old games , lots of fun new features . Great with a group of friends .
    • 234 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) What else is there to say that hasn't already been said ? This game is classic Mario at its best . If you're a fan of the classic Mario games ( Super Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 3 , and Super Mario World ) , this is the game you've been waiting on for 18 years . As you play , you'll see countless nods and homages to previous levels in the series . Knowing your Mario history will make this more enjoyable . Mario has more moves than he's ever had in a side-scroller before , and the acrobatics you will be compelled to pull off are astounding . As for newcomers to side-scrolling Mario games . . . welcome to the party ! This is classic gaming at its best , bringing us to a time when you only needed two buttons and catchy music . Mario is the reason that millions of people are still gamers today in adulthood - - it's the ultimate crossover game between committed gamers and dabblers . Speaking of crossover game - - let's briefly speak about the multiplayer . One word comes to mind : frantic . When you have 4 players on the screen , the game is just utter chaos - - in the best way possible . You can work together or play competitively . It sounds silly to say about Mario , but this is actually going to be a great party game . It's the most fun you can have on the Wii beyond Wii Sports to date . I know what you're thinking - - I'm caught up in the hype and the wave of nostalgia over finally playing a new console side-scrolling Mario game again . That's probably true . But , to put it simply . . . it's classic Mario . It's everything that's right about video games , and now you can play it with your friends . Give it a try !
    • 235 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) What else is there to say that hasn't already been said ? This game is classic Mario at its best . If you're a fan of the classic Mario games ( Super Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 3 , and Super Mario World ) , this is the game you've been waiting on for 18 years . As you play , you'll see countless nods and homages to previous levels in the series . Knowing your Mario history will make this more enjoyable . Mario has more moves than he's ever had in a side-scroller before , and the acrobatics you will be compelled to pull off are astounding . As for newcomers to side-scrolling Mario games . . . welcome to the party ! This is classic gaming at its best , bringing us to a time when you only needed two buttons and catchy music . Mario is the reason that millions of people are still gamers today in adulthood - - it's the ultimate crossover game between committed gamers and dabblers . Speaking of crossover game - - let's briefly speak about the multiplayer . One word comes to mind : frantic . When you have 4 players on the screen , the game is just utter chaos - - in the best way possible . You can work together or play competitively . It sounds silly to say about Mario , but this is actually going to be a great party game . It's the most fun you can have on the Wii beyond Wii Sports to date . I know what you're thinking - - I'm caught up in the hype and the wave of nostalgia over finally playing a new console side-scrolling Mario game again . That's probably true . But , to put it simply . . . it's classic Mario . It's everything that's right about video games , and now you can play it with your friends . Give it a try !
    • 258 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Be prepared to be very frustrated and possibly throwing your ccontroller at the tv.This game will test your patience more than your brain as it is very hard unlike other mario games I've played.Their are levels where you will have to simultaneously jump and while doing that the platforms you're jumping on moves back and forth very fast all while avoiding fireballs and other annoying enemies.Their is also a issue with the controls as you can bounce off walls now when you jump I have died multiple times bouncing off a wall into the no play area below instantly dying.Also now when you finish a level with yoshi you don't get to keep him for the next level which is poorly planned by the makers of this game.The graphics are pretty good and a great improvement over previous marios I've played.Also the intruction manual doesn't go through all the controls and how to pick up the mushroom men I still don't know how to do it as of now even though the screen says press 1 and shake the wiimote which doesn't work . . . . Don't get me wrong I love a challenge but this is the hardest game and most frustrating game I've played since ninja gaiden only difference is this is meant for kids . . .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) It's a blast from the past . In the 80 ' s you probably played Super Mario Brothers on the original Nintendo Entertainment System . Over 19 years have passed since the last 2D-side scrolling installment of the Mario Brothers Series was released on a gaming console , Nintendo now brings you New Super Mario Brothers Wii . This game is based off of what Nintendo started in 1985 . The game play is very similar to Super Mario Brothers 3 and World ( SNES ) . There are One to Four players . This time around Nintendo has you all playing together ( cooperative or competitive ) - alternating version is not available - no need to wait for your turn to play . You can play as either Mario , Luigi , or 2 different Toads . This game goes back to Nintendo's and Mario's roots for what jump started the video game industry . If you are familiar with the series you will find many things reminiscent of past mario games , for example : 8 Worlds : SMB , SMB2 , SMB3 Flag Ending : SMB Riding Yoshi : SMBW Maps for World : SMB3 , SMBW Item House : SMB3 Saving Princess Toadstool : SMB , SMB2 , SMB3 , SMBW Pipes : SMB , SMBW Half Way Save Point : SMBW Koopas Castles : SMB3 , SMBW Items : Mushroom , Firepower , Star All the characters are back from Bowser to Goomba's , Bullet Bills , Chain Chomps and more . Game play is the same from earlier versions of Mario Bros series . New things include : Add or remove multiplayers while you are playing a game - - no need to quit because someone is tired of playing , add them back in when they want to play or when people come over . Items : Propeller mario - - shake wiimote to propeller into the sky . Penguin Mario : Move more freely in water and on ice - - shoot ice balls . Belly slide on snow to kill enemy's . Ice Mario : Freeze enemy's and use them as a block to jump on . Star Coins : Use these to unlock hints for each level in Peach's castle . Super Guide : Die 8 times in one level and watch how to beat it or let the computer beat it for you and move on . Multiplayer Mode : New as you can lock yourself in a bubble if your friends can not get through a tough section - - and you unlock yourself out of the bubble when you want to play again . If you die , you come back if you have remaining lives to help the team . New Modes : Coin Battle - - battle in a level to get most coins . Free for all - - play any course with your friends . All in all this game is great if you are new to the Mario Francise , a casual gamer , fan of the original Mario series , multiplayer gaming , and want to have some old school fun . I recommend this game to everyone who owns a Wii . This is what Mario Should have been the first time around . Simply Amazing .
    • 003 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) It's a blast from the past . In the 80 ' s you probably played Super Mario Brothers on the original Nintendo Entertainment System . Over 19 years have passed since the last 2D-side scrolling installment of the Mario Brothers Series was released on a gaming console , Nintendo now brings you New Super Mario Brothers Wii . This game is based off of what Nintendo started in 1985 . The game play is very similar to Super Mario Brothers 3 and World ( SNES ) . There are One to Four players . This time around Nintendo has you all playing together ( cooperative or competitive ) - alternating version is not available - no need to wait for your turn to play . You can play as either Mario , Luigi , or 2 different Toads . This game goes back to Nintendo's and Mario's roots for what jump started the video game industry . If you are familiar with the series you will find many things reminiscent of past mario games , for example : 8 Worlds : SMB , SMB2 , SMB3 Flag Ending : SMB Riding Yoshi : SMBW Maps for World : SMB3 , SMBW Item House : SMB3 Saving Princess Toadstool : SMB , SMB2 , SMB3 , SMBW Pipes : SMB , SMBW Half Way Save Point : SMBW Koopas Castles : SMB3 , SMBW Items : Mushroom , Firepower , Star All the characters are back from Bowser to Goomba's , Bullet Bills , Chain Chomps and more . Game play is the same from earlier versions of Mario Bros series . New things include : Add or remove multiplayers while you are playing a game - - no need to quit because someone is tired of playing , add them back in when they want to play or when people come over . Items : Propeller mario - - shake wiimote to propeller into the sky . Penguin Mario : Move more freely in water and on ice - - shoot ice balls . Belly slide on snow to kill enemy's . Ice Mario : Freeze enemy's and use them as a block to jump on . Star Coins : Use these to unlock hints for each level in Peach's castle . Super Guide : Die 8 times in one level and watch how to beat it or let the computer beat it for you and move on . Multiplayer Mode : New as you can lock yourself in a bubble if your friends can not get through a tough section - - and you unlock yourself out of the bubble when you want to play again . If you die , you come back if you have remaining lives to help the team . New Modes : Coin Battle - - battle in a level to get most coins . Free for all - - play any course with your friends . All in all this game is great if you are new to the Mario Francise , a casual gamer , fan of the original Mario series , multiplayer gaming , and want to have some old school fun . I recommend this game to everyone who owns a Wii . This is what Mario Should have been the first time around . Simply Amazing .
    • 005 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The only really bad thing about New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the excessively long title . Nintendo could have been justified in simply calling this game Mario Bros . 4 or Super Mario World 2 , because it fits right in with the legendary series of 2D games from the NES / SNES era . Mario is one of a very few characters who survived the jump from 2D to 3D . Mario 64 was revolutionary , and Super Mario Galaxy even more so . So it might seem odd that Nintendo would go back to a traditional side-scroller in the midst of 3D gaming . I for one am glad they did . Yes , there is something to be said for the nostalgia factor : the game goes out of its way to reference previous games in the Mario series , from the enemies to the music . But make no mistake , this is a NEW game with NEW , very CHALLENGING , levels . It may come as a surprise to those who were introduced to Mario via Galaxy or New SMB on the DS just how much harder this game is compared to those . NSMB Wii has a difficulty level on par with Mario 3 or Mario : The Lost Levels ( aka Mario 2 in Japan ) . This game is relentless with agressive enemies , tricky platforming , and those classic secret areas that you can often see but can't fathom how Mario can reach them ! The gaming community has been very nervous about this game's new feature that allows you to skip a level after dying eight times . Will this create a culture of gamers who cheat and don't get to feel the sense of accomplishment that those who stick with the game for hours upon hours honing their skills ? To that I say , relax . If you don't want to use the feature , you don't have to . Further , the feature doesn't show you how to reach all the secrets in the level . It's not an instant I Win feature . Anything that allows game designers to make creative levels without fear of holding back because they might make the game to hard is a good thing . The multiplayer feature of this game is frantic and fun . It's an interesting mix of collaborative and cooperative play that works great . Added games like Coin Battle and Free for All make this a very complete package . This game should herald a new beginning for 2D games . With a market saturated with FPSs , I for one am glad that there's still a company making traditional platformers and realizing that the gaming past can still influence the future of gaming .
    • 093 4  This game reminds me of when I was a kid and playing SM World and SMB3 , but it has cool new stuff too ! For the price on Amazon , I couldn't ask for more . And it was delived really quick and safely !
    • 148 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) When Nintendo revealed at the last E3 that they would have an all new sucessor to 2006 ' s New Super Mario Bros . , but this time on the Wii , I honestly wasn't surprised or anything . I simply said let's wait and see . Mainly because NSMB was a fun diversion , but didn't quiet feel like the comeback I was expecting for 2D Mario games . Probably it was the flat level design and overall emptyness feel . I don't know . But as the release of New Super Mario Bros . Wii came closer , the hype grew bigger as we saw more of it . . . harder difficulty , new items , and . . . Co-op gameplay ? ? For the first time ever you get to play a side-scrolling Mario game simultaneously with your buddies , not that turn based stuff they used to do back then . Due to this levels have been designed for the most part to be able to fit in all 4 players at once . The main player always must control Mario , but the partners can choose between Luigi and 2 Toads . You'd ask why not the princess like in SMB2 ? Well , to be honest the princess could fly and I'm sure that they didn't want people taking advantage of that now so they could keep the difficulty up . Things get really chaotic when 2 to 4 people are playing for several reasons . People bouncing off each other , taking items that could have been useful for someone else , accidently killing someone . . . anything can happen . This is what makes co-op Mario an intense party experience . Expect people getting angry , and being jerks too . But even if no friends are around NSMBW is still a solid platformer in single player mode . There are 8 map worlds as usual and you have to jump your way from World 1 fighting all sort of enemies on the way , including the Koopalings from SMB3 and SMW . The game brings back many elements from older Mario games such as airship stages , mini-game houses , red and blue coins , infinite 1up tricks , Yoshi riding and so on . The game feels pretty though in difficulty but not impossible , and as an added challenge there's 3 hidden Star Coins in each level to find . . . some which are hidden in rather though ways . If I was to point out the few things I don't like about this game , I could say that at some places ' tilting the wii remote ' was implemented to move / tilt platforms . This is pretty cool but also uncomfortable if you aren't playing in a normal sitting position . Also I was a bit dissapointed to know that Yoshis only appear in limited stages and cannot be taken to other ones even if you finish the level with them . NSMBW is a must own for your Wii library , and with its pretentiously colored red disc case , its clear that Nintendo wants it to stand out . And so it does .
    • 149 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) When Nintendo revealed at the last E3 that they would have an all new sucessor to 2006 ' s New Super Mario Bros . , but this time on the Wii , I honestly wasn't surprised or anything . I simply said let's wait and see . Mainly because NSMB was a fun diversion , but didn't quiet feel like the comeback I was expecting for 2D Mario games . Probably it was the flat level design and overall emptyness feel . I don't know . But as the release of New Super Mario Bros . Wii came closer , the hype grew bigger as we saw more of it . . . harder difficulty , new items , and . . . Co-op gameplay ? ? For the first time ever you get to play a side-scrolling Mario game simultaneously with your buddies , not that turn based stuff they used to do back then . Due to this levels have been designed for the most part to be able to fit in all 4 players at once . The main player always must control Mario , but the partners can choose between Luigi and 2 Toads . You'd ask why not the princess like in SMB2 ? Well , to be honest the princess could fly and I'm sure that they didn't want people taking advantage of that now so they could keep the difficulty up . Things get really chaotic when 2 to 4 people are playing for several reasons . People bouncing off each other , taking items that could have been useful for someone else , accidently killing someone . . . anything can happen . This is what makes co-op Mario an intense party experience . Expect people getting angry , and being jerks too . But even if no friends are around NSMBW is still a solid platformer in single player mode . There are 8 map worlds as usual and you have to jump your way from World 1 fighting all sort of enemies on the way , including the Koopalings from SMB3 and SMW . The game brings back many elements from older Mario games such as airship stages , mini-game houses , red and blue coins , infinite 1up tricks , Yoshi riding and so on . The game feels pretty though in difficulty but not impossible , and as an added challenge there's 3 hidden Star Coins in each level to find . . . some which are hidden in rather though ways . If I was to point out the few things I don't like about this game , I could say that at some places ' tilting the wii remote ' was implemented to move / tilt platforms . This is pretty cool but also uncomfortable if you aren't playing in a normal sitting position . Also I was a bit dissapointed to know that Yoshis only appear in limited stages and cannot be taken to other ones even if you finish the level with them . NSMBW is a must own for your Wii library , and with its pretentiously colored red disc case , its clear that Nintendo wants it to stand out . And so it does .
    • 150 4  When Nintendo revealed at the last E3 that they would have an all new sucessor to 2006 ' s New Super Mario Bros . , but this time on the Wii , I honestly wasn't surprised or anything . I simply said let's wait and see . Mainly because NSMB was a fun diversion , but didn't quiet feel like the comeback I was expecting for 2D Mario games . Probably it was the flat level design and overall emptyness feel . I don't know . But as the release of New Super Mario Bros . Wii came closer , the hype grew bigger as we saw more of it . . . harder difficulty , new items , and . . . Co-op gameplay ? ? For the first time ever you get to play a side-scrolling Mario game simultaneously with your buddies , not that turn based stuff they used to do back then . Due to this levels have been designed for the most part to be able to fit in all 4 players at once . The main player always must control Mario , but the partners can choose between Luigi and 2 Toads . You'd ask why not the princess like in SMB2 ? Well , to be honest the princess could fly and I'm sure that they didn't want people taking advantage of that now so they could keep the difficulty up . Things get really chaotic when 2 to 4 people are playing for several reasons . People bouncing off each other , taking items that could have been useful for someone else , accidently killing someone . . . anything can happen . This is what makes co-op Mario an intense party experience . Expect people getting angry , and being jerks too . But even if no friends are around NSMBW is still a solid platformer in single player mode . There are 8 map worlds as usual and you have to jump your way from World 1 fighting all sort of enemies on the way , including the Koopalings from SMB3 and SMW . The game brings back many elements from older Mario games such as airship stages , mini-game houses , red and blue coins , infinite 1up tricks , Yoshi riding and so on . The game feels pretty though in difficulty but not impossible , and as an added challenge there's 3 hidden Star Coins in each level to find . . . some which are hidden in rather though ways . If I was to point out the few things I don't like about this game , I could say that at some places ' tilting the wii remote ' was implemented to move / tilt platforms . This is pretty cool but also uncomfortable if you aren't playing in a normal sitting position . Also I was a bit dissapointed to know that Yoshis only appear in limited stages and cannot be taken to other ones even if you finish the level with them . NSMBW is a must own for your Wii library , and with its pretentiously colored red disc case , its clear that Nintendo wants it to stand out . And so it does .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Let me start by saying that I have read most of the reviews that have been posted on this game . I read all the 1 and 2 stars as well and do not agree with most anything witten in most of them . I have read about the sloppy controls , the lack of a save feature , the lack of charactor choices , the crappy graphics , and insane difficulty levels . I have not been a fan of Mario games produced after Super Mario 64 because I did not like the game play , controls and view . I also have not been a big fan of the Wii system as I thought the controls were a pain with regular games . ( Excluding interactive ones like baseball and bowling , ect . . ) This game has changed all of that . I bought a Wii JUST FOR THIS GAME , as it is the first real Mario game since Super Mario World was introduced with the SNES . I grew up with Mario Bros . games , and they are , to me , the greatest games . I actually got a BRAND NEW NES Regular Nintendo for my birthday in 1985 . This game combines the best elements of Mario Bros 1 , 3 , and World for SNES , adds hints of Mario 64 and produces a great level of play . First I will adress the controls : They are almost identical to classic Mario . The left , right , run and jump are all exactly the same . They do add a few new features like tilting and shaking the remote , but this just adds to the game . By no means are these controls Difficult , Sloppy , or Unpredictable . If you find them so , either change the batteries in your remote , or there is something wrong with your remote or you . Second : No it does not have the best save feature , but the claims mentioned are highly exaggerated . You can save just fine with it , but not as easily as you could with SNES's World . Third : Lack of charactor choices ? ? There are four players and four choices . Mario Bros . typically had 2 and 2 . Granted , instead of 2 Toads , they could have picked another charactor from Mario , but really , is it that big of a deal ? I will say that the rumors about the programming cut backs bieng the reason for not using daisy are retarded . If that is indeed the reason , then yeah , Nintendo made a bad choice . Fouth : Too hard ? ? Insanely difficult ? ? I played this game for over four hours the first night I owned it and got past level 5 . I also had over 60 + lives by the end of the first world . How much easier do you need it ? I am by no means a Gamer . I really dont play them much since the SNES days . There were a few parts that were difficult , but not insanely so . Over all I think that this game is an excellent production . I do find some faults in it , hence the 4 / 5 stars . This game is drastically too short and under complicated for those that want to do more than simply beat it . SM World was great because there were so many hidden features and things that you could unlock . Or you could simply play through and beat it . I must have beaten it 1000 times , but I dont think that I ever completed it . This one , what you see is what you get for the most part . In that aspect it is too much like the original . Given the capabilities of the Wii system , I expected a bit more . I still thoughly enjoy this game and am glad that Nintendo has remembered why they were number 1 from 1985 until 2000 . ( They didnt produce and competitive consols after the N64 . ) I now enjoy Nintendo products again and will be using the download feature on the Wii to purchase the classic games I grew up with .
    • 017 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) We've had a Wii for about 2 years now and have never had this much fun playing a game on this system . Granted , we are not what you would call gamers , but we do like to sit down and play some video games every now and then . I bought this for my fiance because she's loves all things Super Mario . She hasn't been able to put it down for longer than one day . She talked me into playing multi-player with her and now I'm addicted and can't stop playing . The game is reminiscent of the Super Mario's from NES and Super Mario World , but with a few added twists / extras . With this game you can get a penguin suit and you can shoot not only fire balls , but ice / snow balls at enemies . . . oh yea , Yoshi's back too ! There are also several challenges and mini-games throughout the game's levels that will keep the game relevant even after we beat it . The thing I like best about this game is that you can have up to 4 players at once on the screen . It gets a little chaotic , but is not overwhelming once you get the hang of it . Multiplayer actually makes the game more exciting and fun for all . I'm keeping this review as short as possible , so overall , get this game if you are looking for a good video game that is just pure fun . I can think of one flaw , and that is no online capability . It would have been fun to play with some friends that are far away over wi-fi , but the game is still worth the price of admission . Enjoy !
    • 018 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) We've had a Wii for about 2 years now and have never had this much fun playing a game on this system . Granted , we are not what you would call gamers , but we do like to sit down and play some video games every now and then . I bought this for my fiance because she's loves all things Super Mario . She hasn't been able to put it down for longer than one day . She talked me into playing multi-player with her and now I'm addicted and can't stop playing . The game is reminiscent of the Super Mario's from NES and Super Mario World , but with a few added twists / extras . With this game you can get a penguin suit and you can shoot not only fire balls , but ice / snow balls at enemies . . . oh yea , Yoshi's back too ! There are also several challenges and mini-games throughout the game's levels that will keep the game relevant even after we beat it . The thing I like best about this game is that you can have up to 4 players at once on the screen . It gets a little chaotic , but is not overwhelming once you get the hang of it . Multiplayer actually makes the game more exciting and fun for all . I'm keeping this review as short as possible , so overall , get this game if you are looking for a good video game that is just pure fun . I can think of one flaw , and that is no online capability . It would have been fun to play with some friends that are far away over wi-fi , but the game is still worth the price of admission . Enjoy !
    • 019 4  We've had a Wii for about 2 years now and have never had this much fun playing a game on this system . Granted , we are not what you would call gamers , but we do like to sit down and play some video games every now and then . I bought this for my fiance because she's loves all things Super Mario . She hasn't been able to put it down for longer than one day . She talked me into playing multi-player with her and now I'm addicted and can't stop playing . The game is reminiscent of the Super Mario's from NES and Super Mario World , but with a few added twists / extras . With this game you can get a penguin suit and you can shoot not only fire balls , but ice / snow balls at enemies . . . oh yea , Yoshi's back too ! There are also several challenges and mini-games throughout the game's levels that will keep the game relevant even after we beat it . The thing I like best about this game is that you can have up to 4 players at once on the screen . It gets a little chaotic , but is not overwhelming once you get the hang of it . Multiplayer actually makes the game more exciting and fun for all . I'm keeping this review as short as possible , so overall , get this game if you are looking for a good video game that is just pure fun . I can think of one flaw , and that is no online capability . It would have been fun to play with some friends that are far away over wi-fi , but the game is still worth the price of admission . Enjoy !
    • 020 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I wouldn't bother going through and listing all the new features , since others have done that , but after playing through the first three worlds , I can tell you that this is as fun or more fun as Mario3 of Super Mario World . Its got a little bit of each of these games and a little bit more . the new suits are great , and not at all gimicky . The super guide can help you when you get stuck , but it doesn't hurt the challenge since you have to choose to use it , and only after 8 deaths . The option for multiplayer is cool , although cooperative multiplayer makes some levels more challenging . I can't wait to try four player coin battle . although the graphics are 2d , they are bright and well rendered . A Mario platformer has never looked better . The music is great , and some of the koppas even dance in time to it . My only complaint is that the wii remote is not quiet as ergonomic as the old SNES one . After hours playing it , my hands hurt a bit . But this game keeps me happily in front of the TV for hours
    • 021 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I wouldn't bother going through and listing all the new features , since others have done that , but after playing through the first three worlds , I can tell you that this is as fun or more fun as Mario3 of Super Mario World . Its got a little bit of each of these games and a little bit more . the new suits are great , and not at all gimicky . The super guide can help you when you get stuck , but it doesn't hurt the challenge since you have to choose to use it , and only after 8 deaths . The option for multiplayer is cool , although cooperative multiplayer makes some levels more challenging . I can't wait to try four player coin battle . although the graphics are 2d , they are bright and well rendered . A Mario platformer has never looked better . The music is great , and some of the koppas even dance in time to it . My only complaint is that the wii remote is not quiet as ergonomic as the old SNES one . After hours playing it , my hands hurt a bit . But this game keeps me happily in front of the TV for hours
    • 022 4  I wouldn't bother going through and listing all the new features , since others have done that , but after playing through the first three worlds , I can tell you that this is as fun or more fun as Mario3 of Super Mario World . Its got a little bit of each of these games and a little bit more . the new suits are great , and not at all gimicky . The super guide can help you when you get stuck , but it doesn't hurt the challenge since you have to choose to use it , and only after 8 deaths . The option for multiplayer is cool , although cooperative multiplayer makes some levels more challenging . I can't wait to try four player coin battle . although the graphics are 2d , they are bright and well rendered . A Mario platformer has never looked better . The music is great , and some of the koppas even dance in time to it . My only complaint is that the wii remote is not quiet as ergonomic as the old SNES one . After hours playing it , my hands hurt a bit . But this game keeps me happily in front of the TV for hours
    • 040 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game rocks ! The graphics are great , the hint movies are awesome , and the Yoshis flail their tiny little legs to keep in the air ! Although there's one thing I don't understand-in the start movie , when Mario , Lugi and the Toads are running out of the castle , Toad and his helpers shoot Peach's presents ( in a cannon ) out the window . ? ? ? ? Co-op is awesome , even if you're having a rough day , you can just pick up your trusty compainin and throw him off the edge . ( It's great ! ) Or , if you're feeling helpful , you can let your friend jump on your head at the end of a level to reach the top point of the flag , which grants them an extra life ! It's really fun to knock out Koopas when they're dancing , so that their shells end up upside down ! This my final rating : Graphics : Good Co-Op : AWESOME Music : Cool Although there could be more then 99 lives ( I made it there and wished for more lives ) this game is great !
    • 052 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Let me start by saying that I have read most of the reviews that have been posted on this game . I read all the 1 and 2 stars as well and do not agree with most anything witten in most of them . I have read about the sloppy controls , the lack of a save feature , the lack of charactor choices , the crappy graphics , and insane difficulty levels . I have not been a fan of Mario games produced after Super Mario 64 because I did not like the game play , controls and view . I also have not been a big fan of the Wii system as I thought the controls were a pain with regular games . ( Excluding interactive ones like baseball and bowling , ect . . ) This game has changed all of that . I bought a Wii JUST FOR THIS GAME , as it is the first real Mario game since Super Mario World was introduced with the SNES . I grew up with Mario Bros . games , and they are , to me , the greatest games . I actually got a BRAND NEW NES Regular Nintendo for my birthday in 1985 . This game combines the best elements of Mario Bros 1 , 3 , and World for SNES , adds hints of Mario 64 and produces a great level of play . First I will adress the controls : They are almost identical to classic Mario . The left , right , run and jump are all exactly the same . They do add a few new features like tilting and shaking the remote , but this just adds to the game . By no means are these controls Difficult , Sloppy , or Unpredictable . If you find them so , either change the batteries in your remote , or there is something wrong with your remote or you . Second : No it does not have the best save feature , but the claims mentioned are highly exaggerated . You can save just fine with it , but not as easily as you could with SNES's World . Third : Lack of charactor choices ? ? There are four players and four choices . Mario Bros . typically had 2 and 2 . Granted , instead of 2 Toads , they could have picked another charactor from Mario , but really , is it that big of a deal ? I will say that the rumors about the programming cut backs bieng the reason for not using daisy are retarded . If that is indeed the reason , then yeah , Nintendo made a bad choice . Fouth : Too hard ? ? Insanely difficult ? ? I played this game for over four hours the first night I owned it and got past level 5 . I also had over 60 + lives by the end of the first world . How much easier do you need it ? I am by no means a Gamer . I really dont play them much since the SNES days . There were a few parts that were difficult , but not insanely so . Over all I think that this game is an excellent production . I do find some faults in it , hence the 4 / 5 stars . This game is drastically too short and under complicated for those that want to do more than simply beat it . SM World was great because there were so many hidden features and things that you could unlock . Or you could simply play through and beat it . I must have beaten it 1000 times , but I dont think that I ever completed it . This one , what you see is what you get for the most part . In that aspect it is too much like the original . Given the capabilities of the Wii system , I expected a bit more . I still thoughly enjoy this game and am glad that Nintendo has remembered why they were number 1 from 1985 until 2000 . ( They didnt produce and competitive consols after the N64 . ) I now enjoy Nintendo products again and will be using the download feature on the Wii to purchase the classic games I grew up with .
    • 088 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) There's a certain tension and joy the Super Mario Bros series has always brought and this is no exception . It takes full advantage of the improved graphics and control of the Wii and brings some great new elements to the series - multi-player , new ' suits ' , new visual challenges to name a few . If you love playing any of the prior Super Mario Bros games you'll love this . My wife and I played Super Mario Bros on the classic NES and Super NES when those first launched . We've loved replaying those classics through the Wii virtual console with big , goofy , nostalgic smiles . When we saw this new title we could wait to get a crack at it . The multi-player makes it an entirely different game . The group play is a blast . You can carry your fellow players , team up on puzzles and have a riot playing together in general . It's polished , packed with the best elements of the prior series and incredibly fun new ones . Without a doubt an instantly respected member of the classic games in Super Mario Bros lineage .
    • 089 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) There's a certain tension and joy the Super Mario Bros series has always brought and this is no exception . It takes full advantage of the improved graphics and control of the Wii and brings some great new elements to the series - multi-player , new ' suits ' , new visual challenges to name a few . If you love playing any of the prior Super Mario Bros games you'll love this . My wife and I played Super Mario Bros on the classic NES and Super NES when those first launched . We've loved replaying those classics through the Wii virtual console with big , goofy , nostalgic smiles . When we saw this new title we could wait to get a crack at it . The multi-player makes it an entirely different game . The group play is a blast . You can carry your fellow players , team up on puzzles and have a riot playing together in general . It's polished , packed with the best elements of the prior series and incredibly fun new ones . Without a doubt an instantly respected member of the classic games in Super Mario Bros lineage .
    • 132 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I grew up on Mario games ( like most of the other people reviewing the title ) . So like the others . . . there is a certain standard that I am used to . This new game has potential but feels rushed . It's a huge modern update of the Mario series . . . but more of a throwback to the NES days . That's not really a bad thing . . . and was exactly what I was looking for . I love the old games and looked forward to playing a new addition to the family . This games comes close . . . but has some serious gameplay issues . 1 . The controls . The controls of the game are not the same as the old Mario games . The jump physics are vastly different . Your character will not jump the way they are supposed to in many ocassions . Multiple times , I would be crossing a gap ( one that I had crossed many times before ) and the character just would not respond the same . Or at times , he would just not jump at all despite hitting the jump button over and over . ( No it's not my controller . . . which is what I thought . . . so I switched and had the same problem ) . In old Mario games , you could jump , land and immediately jump again . You can't do that in this game . . . if you hit the ground and slide . . . you cannot jump until the slide ends . Many times your character will slide for no reason . And don't get me started on the ice levels where it's nothing but sliding . The difficulty of the game is not with the difficulty of the levels . . . but with the difficulty of the controls . This takes a huge part of the fun out of the game right out of the gates . 2 . Lack of Saving . In order to save , you must defeat one of the two castles in a world . This means beating 3 - 5 levels in a row without dying . This means if you want to beat a section of the game , you must play for a minimum of an hour per session . You cannot just jump in and play a level for a couple of minutes . Not being able to save after a level is just irritating . It serves no purpose in making the game more challenging . . . just more annoying . It's not like we all have endless free time to play video games . If I have to leave , and I'm not at a save spot . . . then to avoid losing my progress I need to leave the Wii on . . . sometimes for hours . And the quick save does not work . Every time I've used it . . . it doesn't save your place at all . Don't get me wrong , there are some fun elements of the game . . . but it really demands a lot of patience to deal with all the annoying drawbacks . If I had a choice to buy it again . . . I would choose a different game . It's not the worst game . . . but I do not recommend it .
    • 182 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Everything you know and love from the original NES mario series with the added bonus of simultaneous multiplayer mode . Hours of old school gaming enjoyment alone or with friends . This is why I own a wii . In my opinion its video game perfection .
    • 190 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) PROS : Almost Everything ! Seriously , this game is just fun from beginning to end . Even the most annoyingly hard levels still leave you glowing after you beat them . I have played this game from beginning to end with my fiance , and we have loved every minute of it . In the first few levels I was a little worried that we would kill each other because she kept getting me killed , but we just started to laugh every time it happened . It's just a game right ? Figuring out that you could bubble up to save yourself also makes a huge difference . If you are looking for something to play with your family this is the perfect game , and it's not going to bore you to death because it's so easy . It's almost harder to play with your family honestly . If you can remember back to the old NES days where beating Mario was almost a right of passage you will understand the experience I'm talking about . If you own one game for the Wii it should be this . Especially if you play games with your significant other or children . CON : The graphics are so-so . I own all three systems and it's hard for me not to notice how low end the Wii graphics are . They aren't even Mario Galaxy quality . I almost wish they'd gone full 2D and made a really great looking cell shaded game . This game is completely dedicated to game play . Which is really as much as a pro as it is a con .
    • 191 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) PROS : Almost Everything ! Seriously , this game is just fun from beginning to end . Even the most annoyingly hard levels still leave you glowing after you beat them . I have played this game from beginning to end with my fiance , and we have loved every minute of it . In the first few levels I was a little worried that we would kill each other because she kept getting me killed , but we just started to laugh every time it happened . It's just a game right ? Figuring out that you could bubble up to save yourself also makes a huge difference . If you are looking for something to play with your family this is the perfect game , and it's not going to bore you to death because it's so easy . It's almost harder to play with your family honestly . If you can remember back to the old NES days where beating Mario was almost a right of passage you will understand the experience I'm talking about . If you own one game for the Wii it should be this . Especially if you play games with your significant other or children . CON : The graphics are so-so . I own all three systems and it's hard for me not to notice how low end the Wii graphics are . They aren't even Mario Galaxy quality . I almost wish they'd gone full 2D and made a really great looking cell shaded game . This game is completely dedicated to game play . Which is really as much as a pro as it is a con .
    • 240 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Nintendo's iconic sidescroller returns to the home console in New Super Mario Bros . Wii . Once again Mario is chasing after a kidnapped Princess Peach through a land that feels very much like Super Mario Bros . 3 , with slightly upgraded graphics . Nintendo played it safe with this one and created a throwback to the first four Mario games . If you love old school Mario then this is the game for you , but if you're looking for innovation you're looking in the wrong place . Most Mario games have no plot , and New Super Mario Bros . Wii is no exception . Mario must explore eight worlds searching for his beloved Princess Peach , a simple creature who does nothing but write letters , bake cakes , and get kidnapped by Bowser and his spawn ( why either Mario or Bowser care for her I'll never know ) . But a plot is not important when you have excellent level design and , for the most part , this game delivers . While holding the Wiimote like a classic NES controller you'll discover levels that pull straight from the past , and one of the best parts of the game for me was seeing how the new levels relate to my old favorites . However , there is little new material . New items include a propeller hat , an ice flower , and a penguin suit , but the ice flower is only a small variation on the original flower power while the penguin suit gives you the ice flower ability . Sadly there is no Tanooki Suit . And then there is Yoshi , a fan favorite who is nearly neglected in the game . Yoshi makes an appearance in roughly five stages , but if you beat a level with him you cannot take him with you to the next one . Multiplayer is one of the selling points for this game and gives it , along with collectible star coins and skill videos that the coins unlock , some replay value . Multiplayer is a ton of chaotic fun with four people , although it can make getting through a level very challenging as you throw friends around and bounce off of their heads . It is disappointing that the available multiplayer characters ( aside from Mario ) are Luigi , and two toads . Nintendo could have been more creative with this and made some new characters available after beating the game , but that is not the case . There is no online play , which doesn't bother me , but many people seem upset by this . I have no complaints with the controls ( really the only new thing is flicking the controller up in the air to do an extra jump ) or graphics , but the music leaves so much to be desired . I found myself getting irritated with much of it , especially the childish bah bahs that repeat far too much . It has many classic melodies , but the arrangements are just obnoxious . I also hear a lot of reviewers say that the game is hard , but it is far less so than I expected . You will certainly die a lot , but it is easy to collect lives and simply beat the game . What is a good challenge is collecting the three star coins that reside in each level . If you have a Wii and you're a Mario fan , I highly recommend this game for its nostalgia factor and multiplayer fun . New Super Mario Bros . is no reason to go and buy a Wii , however . I hoped the game would be so much more than it is , but I can't deny that I'm still having fun .
    • 241 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Nintendo's iconic sidescroller returns to the home console in New Super Mario Bros . Wii . Once again Mario is chasing after a kidnapped Princess Peach through a land that feels very much like Super Mario Bros . 3 , with slightly upgraded graphics . Nintendo played it safe with this one and created a throwback to the first four Mario games . If you love old school Mario then this is the game for you , but if you're looking for innovation you're looking in the wrong place . Most Mario games have no plot , and New Super Mario Bros . Wii is no exception . Mario must explore eight worlds searching for his beloved Princess Peach , a simple creature who does nothing but write letters , bake cakes , and get kidnapped by Bowser and his spawn ( why either Mario or Bowser care for her I'll never know ) . But a plot is not important when you have excellent level design and , for the most part , this game delivers . While holding the Wiimote like a classic NES controller you'll discover levels that pull straight from the past , and one of the best parts of the game for me was seeing how the new levels relate to my old favorites . However , there is little new material . New items include a propeller hat , an ice flower , and a penguin suit , but the ice flower is only a small variation on the original flower power while the penguin suit gives you the ice flower ability . Sadly there is no Tanooki Suit . And then there is Yoshi , a fan favorite who is nearly neglected in the game . Yoshi makes an appearance in roughly five stages , but if you beat a level with him you cannot take him with you to the next one . Multiplayer is one of the selling points for this game and gives it , along with collectible star coins and skill videos that the coins unlock , some replay value . Multiplayer is a ton of chaotic fun with four people , although it can make getting through a level very challenging as you throw friends around and bounce off of their heads . It is disappointing that the available multiplayer characters ( aside from Mario ) are Luigi , and two toads . Nintendo could have been more creative with this and made some new characters available after beating the game , but that is not the case . There is no online play , which doesn't bother me , but many people seem upset by this . I have no complaints with the controls ( really the only new thing is flicking the controller up in the air to do an extra jump ) or graphics , but the music leaves so much to be desired . I found myself getting irritated with much of it , especially the childish bah bahs that repeat far too much . It has many classic melodies , but the arrangements are just obnoxious . I also hear a lot of reviewers say that the game is hard , but it is far less so than I expected . You will certainly die a lot , but it is easy to collect lives and simply beat the game . What is a good challenge is collecting the three star coins that reside in each level . If you have a Wii and you're a Mario fan , I highly recommend this game for its nostalgia factor and multiplayer fun . New Super Mario Bros . is no reason to go and buy a Wii , however . I hoped the game would be so much more than it is , but I can't deny that I'm still having fun .
    • 254 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is awesome . Best game out there for the Wii in my opinion . It takes you back to the roots of Mario . A 2D side scrolling adventure . All of the recent Mario games have been 3D , and not that they are bad but , this game is so much better because it really goes back to what Mario is all about . This game resembles the original Super Mario Bros and Super Mario World the most , with aspects of other Mario games thrown in . The fire flower is there as usual as well as some cool new gadgets . One major plus of this game is that you dont really need to do any excessive motions with the wii remote control . You hold it on its side just like you are playing an old fashioned Mario game and only need shake it to do a couple of new moves . . . but the use of the motion aspect of the controller is not a major aspect of the game . I'm glad they made it this way because one drawback of alot of wii games is the lack of good controls , but no problems with that in this game . This game is also longer , with more worlds and bonuses than the other Mario games which keeps the fun going . One important new feature to this game is the multiplayer function which allows up to 4 players to play simultaneously . No more waiting for your friend to die til its your turn . Overall , this game is just soo fun . Simple enough for anyone to play , yet theres special parts of the game that give the more advanced gamer something to enjoy . This is one of the best Mario games in my opinion and is a must have for any Wii owner and is reason to get a Wii if you don't have one . Highly recommended for any long time Mario fans and especially those who loved the original NES games .
    • 256 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros . Wii not only ranks as one of the best Wii games released , but also as one of the best installments in the Mario series . Nintendo pulled all the stops with this release , and it was well worth the wait . Within the first 5 minutes of playing , I was immediately flooded with nostalgic memories of the Mario games for the NES and SNES , but there are definitely still some surprises to be found . In terms of the games controls , you can play ' Old School , ' with just the Wii remote faced horizontally ( like an NES controller ) , or vertically with the ' Nunchuck ' - - Both ways were equally effective , but I personally preferred playing w / o the ' Nunchuck ' . The basic structure of the game is Classic Mario , ( i.e . sidescrolling platform , collect coins , kill enemies ) but there are a couple of new features for this release . The first , and most significant addition is the optional multi-player mode , which allows up to 4 players simultaneously . The game also features the option to add or drop any additional players at any given moment in between levels , which is great if your friends / family have a spontaneous hankering to compete ( or help you out ) in a level . In addition to the multiplayer mode , the game also offers a Walkthrough option if you fail to complete a level 7 times . In the Walkthrough , the computer plays the game for you , and literally walks you through the level . The unique thing about the Walkthrough is that it can be turned off at any point during the level , which is helpful if you only need a limited amount of assistance with completing a level . The game also features several new suits for the characters , including one that flies , and another that throws ice blocks . This game is loaded with nods to many older Nintendo titles , and I highly recommend this game to any one who loves classic Nintendo fun & originality .
    • 292 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Here is my review for one of the best games ever made for the Nintendo Wii . The game is New Super Mario Bros . Wii , and it is one of the newest Mario games made by Nintendo , the greatest game company in the history of video games . In this game , Mario and Luigi ( along with two Toads , one blue and one yellow ) have to save Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom once again from Bowser , who is being assisted this time by not only his son , Bowser Jr . , but also The Kooplings ( who have assisted Bowser at least a few times over the years since their debut in Super Mario Bros . 3 on the NES ) . This game has quite a lot of nostaligia for long-time Mario fans who have played the games since the days of the NES ( including the classic power-up sound effect from the classic games , which is my favorite sound to hear in this game ) . Speaking of which , this game's actually much better to play than New Super Mario Bros . on the Nintendo DS ( which was alright in my opinion ) for a few reasons : One is because the power-ups in this game were actually more useful to the heroes ( such as the Propeller Mushroom and Penguin Suit ) than some of the power-ups from the previous game ( like the Mega Mushroom and Blue Shell ) . Another reason is because unlike the previous game , this game is on a home console , making it more enjoyable for people who prefer to play video games at home . And another reason ( a personal one , I might add ) is because of my favorite Mario game sound effect , the power-up sound from the classic Mario games on the NES , is heard each time the heroes grab a power-up ( except for the Mini Mushroom , which has a different sound effect heard when grabbed ) . Above all , New Super Mario Bros . Wii is one of the best new Mario games that Nintendo has ever made in a long time ( since Super Mario Galaxy , at least ) . If you're a gamer that enjoys playing Mario games from the past , I recommend you buy this excellent title ; I promise that you won't get much bored with it . : D
    • 293 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Here is my review for one of the best games ever made for the Nintendo Wii . The game is New Super Mario Bros . Wii , and it is one of the newest Mario games made by Nintendo , the greatest game company in the history of video games . In this game , Mario and Luigi ( along with two Toads , one blue and one yellow ) have to save Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom once again from Bowser , who is being assisted this time by not only his son , Bowser Jr . , but also The Kooplings ( who have assisted Bowser at least a few times over the years since their debut in Super Mario Bros . 3 on the NES ) . This game has quite a lot of nostaligia for long-time Mario fans who have played the games since the days of the NES ( including the classic power-up sound effect from the classic games , which is my favorite sound to hear in this game ) . Speaking of which , this game's actually much better to play than New Super Mario Bros . on the Nintendo DS ( which was alright in my opinion ) for a few reasons : One is because the power-ups in this game were actually more useful to the heroes ( such as the Propeller Mushroom and Penguin Suit ) than some of the power-ups from the previous game ( like the Mega Mushroom and Blue Shell ) . Another reason is because unlike the previous game , this game is on a home console , making it more enjoyable for people who prefer to play video games at home . And another reason ( a personal one , I might add ) is because of my favorite Mario game sound effect , the power-up sound from the classic Mario games on the NES , is heard each time the heroes grab a power-up ( except for the Mini Mushroom , which has a different sound effect heard when grabbed ) . Above all , New Super Mario Bros . Wii is one of the best new Mario games that Nintendo has ever made in a long time ( since Super Mario Galaxy , at least ) . If you're a gamer that enjoys playing Mario games from the past , I recommend you buy this excellent title ; I promise that you won't get much bored with it . : D
    • 322 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) THIS GAME IS AWESOME ! ! Did you grow up playing Mario ? All the same rules apply . Mushrooms make you big . Stars make you invisible . Don't let the Koopa Troopas get you . Bowser is big and bad and Yoshi is sweet and rockin ! The game has been upgraded to look great and the 4 player is so much fun . Being on the same team as 3 other players is definately an exciting challenge . Get this game today ! ! ! You won't regret it !
    • 323 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) THIS GAME IS AWESOME ! ! Did you grow up playing Mario ? All the same rules apply . Mushrooms make you big . Stars make you invisible . Don't let the Koopa Troopas get you . Bowser is big and bad and Yoshi is sweet and rockin ! The game has been upgraded to look great and the 4 player is so much fun . Being on the same team as 3 other players is definately an exciting challenge . Get this game today ! ! ! You won't regret it !
    • 356 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) + New level design + New power ups , propelleor hat and ice flower + Finally a mario with clasic gameplay + A couple interesting ways to use motion control + Hidden coins fun to collect + 4 Players - Yoshi is minimally present - No classic controller support - Could be more levels ( I know theres a ton , but give the day and age there could be more ) - Slow slow paced gameplay compared to the NES marios - No cape / racoon mario ) = - Finicky controls at times ( easy to accidently press down and plow yourself into a pit , difficult to double and triple jump ) - The game forces you to use motion control where it could provide other options ( such as the propellor hat or picking up barrels , seriously Id rather just press B

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Many users have already commented on the New Super Mario Bros . game itself , but what I wanted to know before I purchased this game was how the multi-player experience worked out . Obviously , four players can journey through each level at one time , but I have to say that the actual experience proved far more fun than I had anticipated . What I find so ingenious about the multi-player experience is how thoroughly each player can affect one another while going through a level . While you can't directly kill one another , you can block and push each other , shoot each other with shells , bounce off of each other's heads to go higher , steal each other's mushrooms and other bonuses , and even kill one another by moving so far ahead on the screen that another player gets scrolled off of it . This essentially allows you to experience three different and incredibly fun multi-player experiences without adjusting any settings to the game : - Brawl style : Go through the levels with the primary goal of trying to eliminate each other . This is tremendously fun as well as challenging . - Every man for him / herself : A bit chaotic and often incredibly funny . It's impossible not to get in each other's way when everyone is working for his / herself , and the little accidents that can happen along the way are often downright hysterical . - Cooperative style : My friends and I have had too much fun trying it the other ways , but it's clear that the game takes on a whole new shape is a team coordinates its efforts , using each other to jump higher , saving bonuses for each other , and carefully moving through the screen at the same pace . I look forward to trying this once the fun of slaughtering one another begins to wane ( which may never happen ) . All in all , New Super Mario Bros . introduces a very new and incredibly worthwhile open-ended multi-player experience . I never imagined a four player side-scroller could work , but Nintendo has proven me wrong and then some . Goodbye Mario Kart and Smash Bros . My friends and I will be playing New Super Mario Bros . together for years to come . * * Side note : When playing in four player mode , we've noticed some frusterating lag time that occurs several times per level . If too much happens at once , the game freezes for a fraction of a second , which inevitably messes all of us up . I have no idea whether this is caused by our specific Wii , our copy of the game , or if this is a defect in the game design , itself . You get used to the lags after a while , but they seem absurdly unnecessary in this age of console gaming .
    • 011 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have to say , this is the most enjoyable game I've purchased in a long time . . . and I purchase a lot of games . While I have not yet finished the game , I believe I've played enough of it to give an accurate review . I purchased this game as a more family-oriented title , believing it to be something my wife ( who has not played a video game since the Super Nintendo ) might enjoy . As I would describe myself as a hardcore gamer , I had low expectations as to how much I would get out of the game . I was pleasantly surprised . The true charm of Super Mario Bros . Wii is that it brings something for everybody to the table . My wife enjoys the simplicity of the controls . Her first observation was I love it ! I can play a game with only two buttons . I , on the other hand was happy to find the game to be fairly challenging , despite my wide range of experience with platformers . While the single-player mode is basically what you would expect from a Mario game . . . a challenging but straight-forward platformer , where the real excitement comes in is when you start up multiplayer . With more than one player , Super Mario Bros . Wii will have you completely frustrated , yelling and laughing all at the same time . Even if you have completed a level a dozen times in single-player mode , it becomes a completely different challenge when another player is on-screen , constantly getting in the way . We find ourselves pausing at the beginning of a level to strategize exactly how we will attempt to get past a particularly daunting obstacle . Should we both go at the same time and risk bumping into one another , or should one of us take the lead while the other holds back and waits ? Often the constant disarray devolves into a game of Super Smash Bros . . . we lose focus on completing the level and instead try to knock the other person to their death out of pure malice . . . content on completing the level individually after ridding the screen of the added obstacle , Player 2 . Because of this , even the Co-Op game can become a competition of sorts . In conclusion , I would highly recommend this game to casual and hardcore gamers alike . . . you will certainly get plenty of mileage out of it . It's fun to play with friends , family , or alone and is challenging without being frustrating .
    • 027 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) great game . a little hard , and rescuing toad is a pain , but super fun gameplay and great graphics . My personal favorte is the propeller suit . So fun to fly past a level . deep modes . Multiplayer awesome . a little frusturating , the castles are annoying , the bosses are easy . This is one of the best games i own , besides skate it and mario party 7 . if you have a child who loves bright colors and / or mario , get this game.reflexes must be fast . overall , 8.5 out of ten .
    • 031 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I bought this game yesterday from my local Sam's Club . My wife and I played it for hours . If you liked the old school Mario side-scrollers , you will love this . It has everything that the old Mario games had with many improvements . You can now play up to 4 players simultaneously . There are a lot of parts where you need to work together to complete the level . The graphics are much improved and there are some great Power-Ups to gain . Using the Wii-Mote as a controller is fine also . You can use the nun-chuck attachment if you would like but the wii-mote by itself does the trick . I would recommend this game to anyone as it is hours of fun for the whole family .
    • 050 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is fun for all ages three to one hundred and three . Reminiscent of the super marios 1 - 3 and super mario world , it will please old school gamers and there is enough of a new twist to keep it challenging & fun for all gamers inexperienced and experienced . My whole family loves to play this game . I swear they should use this game as therapy for drug addicts , this game is more addictive than crack ; ^ D ! Run don't walk to get a copy of this awesome game you guys .
    • 062 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Many users have already commented on the New Super Mario Bros . game itself , but what I wanted to know before I purchased this game was how the multi-player experience worked out . Obviously , four players can journey through each level at one time , but I have to say that the actual experience proved far more fun than I had anticipated . What I find so ingenious about the multi-player experience is how thoroughly each player can affect one another while going through a level . While you can't directly kill one another , you can block and push each other , shoot each other with shells , bounce off of each other's heads to go higher , steal each other's mushrooms and other bonuses , and even kill one another by moving so far ahead on the screen that another player gets scrolled off of it . This essentially allows you to experience three different and incredibly fun multi-player experiences without adjusting any settings to the game : - Brawl style : Go through the levels with the primary goal of trying to eliminate each other . This is tremendously fun as well as challenging . - Every man for him / herself : A bit chaotic and often incredibly funny . It's impossible not to get in each other's way when everyone is working for his / herself , and the little accidents that can happen along the way are often downright hysterical . - Cooperative style : My friends and I have had too much fun trying it the other ways , but it's clear that the game takes on a whole new shape is a team coordinates its efforts , using each other to jump higher , saving bonuses for each other , and carefully moving through the screen at the same pace . I look forward to trying this once the fun of slaughtering one another begins to wane ( which may never happen ) . All in all , New Super Mario Bros . introduces a very new and incredibly worthwhile open-ended multi-player experience . I never imagined a four player side-scroller could work , but Nintendo has proven me wrong and then some . Goodbye Mario Kart and Smash Bros . My friends and I will be playing New Super Mario Bros . together for years to come . * * Side note : When playing in four player mode , we've noticed some frusterating lag time that occurs several times per level . If too much happens at once , the game freezes for a fraction of a second , which inevitably messes all of us up . I have no idea whether this is caused by our specific Wii , our copy of the game , or if this is a defect in the game design , itself . You get used to the lags after a while , but they seem absurdly unnecessary in this age of console gaming .
    • 094 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I was always a fan of super mario . Nintendo just made this one better than ever . I bought the game along with several other wii games ( shooting , soccer , etc . ) and now , we are pretty just play this game . It is endless fun for family . My 6 year old son loves it and play with my wife and I , we make a team of 3 in the game . I have to say Nintendo really did an excellent job in designing and producing this game . Highly recommend to everyone and the whole family will enjoy it .
    • 095 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I was always a fan of super mario . Nintendo just made this one better than ever . I bought the game along with several other wii games ( shooting , soccer , etc . ) and now , we are pretty just play this game . It is endless fun for family . My 6 year old son loves it and play with my wife and I , we make a team of 3 in the game . I have to say Nintendo really did an excellent job in designing and producing this game . Highly recommend to everyone and the whole family will enjoy it .
    • 097 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My grandaughter asked for this game for her birthday and I gave it to her while she was on spring break from school . My daughter said it was hard to get her away from the game . She loved it .
    • 098 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My grandaughter asked for this game for her birthday and I gave it to her while she was on spring break from school . My daughter said it was hard to get her away from the game . She loved it .
    • 118 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I saved up my money for weeks before I bought this game . And it was great . Playing the four player version with my friends was the best . World eight ( the lava world ) is my favorite because of all the flames and fire - - the fire balls are really tricky - you have to use ice balls to defeat them . My favorite level is world 8 - 2 - the spikeballs are challenging - you really can't defeat them - you just have to avoid them . It was worth all the hard work to get this game !
    • 122 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My kids are 11 ( boy ) , 14 ( girl ) , & 18 ( girl ) . They all love this game . Worth the purchase !
    • 123 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My kids are 11 ( boy ) , 14 ( girl ) , & 18 ( girl ) . They all love this game . Worth the purchase !
    • 130 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've noticed the bad reviews were by people who played the game by themselves and people who don't want to spend the extra money on controllers . I played this with 4 people and it has been one of the best games I have ever played . I only have 2 controllers as well , but my cousin always brings hers when we play . What makes this game so much fun with 4 people is all the things that go wrong when you're playing . We're constantly yelling at each other when someone gets all the mushrooms or if we bounce off one another and kill each other . We spent hours just constantly laughing playing this . My husband is not a gamer at all and this was the first game I got him to play for hours . We got so addicted the first time we played that we were up until 5 : 30am ! I've loved playing Mario since I was a little girl so I love that they brought different aspects of so many of the games and you're able to play it with 4 people . We haven't played by ourselves so it sounds like that may be one of the downsides . But from me it definitely gets 5 stars as a group game !
    • 143 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My son and grandson's thoroughly enjoy the game and have played it every day since given the gift on Christmas . The gift made me a winner in their eyes . Thank you .
    • 144 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My son and grandson's thoroughly enjoy the game and have played it every day since given the gift on Christmas . The gift made me a winner in their eyes . Thank you .
    • 187 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My wife and I love this game . It's been a long time since Nintendo has done a classic , side-scrolling Mario game on the big screen . The graphics and level-design are fantastic . We took this home for Thanksgiving and the whole family was able to pick this game up in minutes . The 4 player action is hectic but fun .
    • 188 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My wife and I love this game . It's been a long time since Nintendo has done a classic , side-scrolling Mario game on the big screen . The graphics and level-design are fantastic . We took this home for Thanksgiving and the whole family was able to pick this game up in minutes . The 4 player action is hectic but fun .
    • 193 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Have had a wiii since it first came out . We have many , many , many wii games . Some more popular with the kids then others . My kids , 13 and 12 have played this non stop for weeks . I hear them cracking up yelling and having a blast . I asked them the other day walking through the living room . having fun ? , they both said this game is the best ! Dont think about it just by it . Wont be disappointed .
    • 206 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I love Mario games and have been playing them since they first came out . This game is fun for the whole family , though , playing with multiple players at once has its pros and cons . First , playing with kids can be a little frustrating , but , there aren't many games out there that I can play with all my kids at once ( ages 11 , 8 and 4 ) . I'm not really sure what people are talking about in regards the controller not working right with Mario or being weak . My daughter with williams syndrome can play this game without any trouble and my 4 year old can beat castles . For my husband and I , the game is a tad on the easy side , with some levels being a little more challenging . What I really like about the game is that when the kids are having trouble and dragging through the level , we just tell them to get in their bubbles and they float right threw parts that would be too hard for them . On some levels , you have to balance and run fast and again , this is when it works to have slower players float in their bubbles . My daughters all love the game and play it every day . I think it is a perfect addition to our Wii game collection and am so happy we bought it . Honestly I would have paid more for the game because we like it so much and I can't say that about most of our Wii games .
    • 207 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I love Mario games and have been playing them since they first came out . This game is fun for the whole family , though , playing with multiple players at once has its pros and cons . First , playing with kids can be a little frustrating , but , there aren't many games out there that I can play with all my kids at once ( ages 11 , 8 and 4 ) . I'm not really sure what people are talking about in regards the controller not working right with Mario or being weak . My daughter with williams syndrome can play this game without any trouble and my 4 year old can beat castles . For my husband and I , the game is a tad on the easy side , with some levels being a little more challenging . What I really like about the game is that when the kids are having trouble and dragging through the level , we just tell them to get in their bubbles and they float right threw parts that would be too hard for them . On some levels , you have to balance and run fast and again , this is when it works to have slower players float in their bubbles . My daughters all love the game and play it every day . I think it is a perfect addition to our Wii game collection and am so happy we bought it . Honestly I would have paid more for the game because we like it so much and I can't say that about most of our Wii games .
    • 215 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Cool layers to this new version of Mario Bros . My Son and Husband love this game , and playing it all together is sooo fun ! !
    • 220 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Seriously , the only thing keeping this game from getting a 5 star review from me is that when you play with other players and one of them dies , the game pauses and often causes you to die , too . I have been a Mario fan since the beginning , and the multiplayer option is awesome . I love , love , love the bubble feature as it has kept us from having to completely start a world over . The teamwork involved is fantastic . I've only played a little by myself , and it's so much easier and more fun when someone else is playing . We've been playing almost non-stop for four days and are having a blast . The Free-for-All & Coin Run options are so much fun , too . My only complaint is that pause when others die . Everything else about this game rocks !
    • 327 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) If you are into family games , as I assume most are that use the wii , you will love this game . My family and I have spent endless hours laughing ourselves till it hurt while playing this game . It is really fun whether playing by yourself or with a group . A great mix of old mario game items and new . It is just challenging enough that you enjoy it without getting burned out and giving up . There is not one thing we dont like about this game , and it is always the first game everyone says they want to play together when we have the time . You will love it ! !
    • 329 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) As a Dad , I enjoy playing this with my 9 year old son . We definitely bond when I explain to him that when I was his age I also played mario bros and that some of the levels are similar to what I used to play . My son then remarks , If you've played before , then why do I always beat you ?
    • 333 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Super Mario Bros . is one of the best Wii games I've purchased . Nintendo did a great job of updating an old game . My kids , 9 and 16 love playing it and will spend hours on it . I've enjoyed playing it with them too . They have fun as both a single player or multi players . It is one of those games that they go to over and over again . Great buy !
    • 361 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My husband and I played this until our fingers fell off ! We eventually beat the whole thing and I am sure we will be playing again very soon ! It is a must have game for the Wii !
    • 362 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My husband and I played this until our fingers fell off ! We eventually beat the whole thing and I am sure we will be playing again very soon ! It is a must have game for the Wii !

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros Wii is an experience that every fan of the classic 2D Mario games may want to purchase and play . It features the same sort of game style that we have come to expect from all of those classic Mario games and combines most of their mechanics into one game . It uses mechanics that were seen in Super Mario World 2 with the ability to ride Yoshi , some of the music choices from those games , some of the level designs and mechanics from Super Mario Bros 1 , 2 , and 3 , and uses their music . It is loaded with so many references and uses of enemies , items , and mechanics that it brings a smile to my face everytime I play through a level . Playing the game is really quite simple . First there are three modes of gameplay ; the main story in which up to 4 people can take control of the characters ( Mario , Luigi , and two toads ) , and progress through the levels ( even with more than one player , the levels can be progressed through and unlock more ) . There is a free for all mode in which everyone is competing for score , and a coin battle mode in which you compete for score . Free-for-all and coin battle only work on stages that have already been cleared . The game is essentially easier with one player for one doesnt have to worry about other players pushing them into obstacles nor do they have to worry about what the other players are doing or the number of powerups they take from you . There are some benefits such as being able to ground pound simultaneously to clear the enemies off the screen , or jump on each other to read greater heights . It can be fun with more people if everyone is on the same page and not just throwing each other around and pushing obstacles into them ( and its a great crutch to use since it essentially equates to at minimum of 5 lives per player on screen if a level is that hard ) . For single players there is a super guide function which has Luigi take over and complete the level for you , if you die eight times on a stage . Control wise , there are two styles of play , single wii-remote and wii-remote and nunchuk . Controls are easy to grasp and I wont go into detail here , but there are what I consider waggle controls ( shake the Wiiremote and the character will spin to go a little bit further when making a jump , shake it to move closer if you are floating on a stage , and lastly , shake it to lift obstacles ) . The controls are easy to grasp and not too difficult . Presentation wise , the graphics are excellent for the game and get the job done . Sure it isnt a game that is graphical defining on the Wii but they do look crisp and clear for a game set in the Mario Universe . Most of the good looks here is the chance to see nostalgic enemies and environments in a new 480p light . Soundwise , nothing new hear in terms of sounds for the Mario universe , Mario and Luigi appear to have the same soundbites ( Toad sounds just the same as they were in Super Mario Galaxy ) , songs sound either remixed from their classic counterparts or are all memorable . Nintendo seems to have delivered a great experience in terms of presentation here . - - - - - - - The bottom line is that NEW Super Mario Bros Wii is an excellent addition to the Mario Universe and brings back the feelings of odd with the series . The gameplay is excellent , being able to play with friends on these levels is a great experience ( locally , though the lack of online co-op for this is questionable though not worthy of scrutiny ) but doesnt leave people who have no one to play with lacking the ability to complete the game , and the presentation Nintendo offers us here in terms of music and graphics is worth its weight in gold . For those who havent bought a Wii game since Super Smash Bros Brawl ( yes there are a few of us ) as well as for those who are looking for an excellent single player and multiplayer experience on the Wii , New Super Mario Bros is a game to get . Note : The Red case design and boxart is amazing and I hope Nintendo does more like it in the future
    • 009 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros Wii is an experience that every fan of the classic 2D Mario games may want to purchase and play . It features the same sort of game style that we have come to expect from all of those classic Mario games and combines most of their mechanics into one game . It uses mechanics that were seen in Super Mario World 2 with the ability to ride Yoshi , some of the music choices from those games , some of the level designs and mechanics from Super Mario Bros 1 , 2 , and 3 , and uses their music . It is loaded with so many references and uses of enemies , items , and mechanics that it brings a smile to my face everytime I play through a level . Playing the game is really quite simple . First there are three modes of gameplay ; the main story in which up to 4 people can take control of the characters ( Mario , Luigi , and two toads ) , and progress through the levels ( even with more than one player , the levels can be progressed through and unlock more ) . There is a free for all mode in which everyone is competing for score , and a coin battle mode in which you compete for score . Free-for-all and coin battle only work on stages that have already been cleared . The game is essentially easier with one player for one doesnt have to worry about other players pushing them into obstacles nor do they have to worry about what the other players are doing or the number of powerups they take from you . There are some benefits such as being able to ground pound simultaneously to clear the enemies off the screen , or jump on each other to read greater heights . It can be fun with more people if everyone is on the same page and not just throwing each other around and pushing obstacles into them ( and its a great crutch to use since it essentially equates to at minimum of 5 lives per player on screen if a level is that hard ) . For single players there is a super guide function which has Luigi take over and complete the level for you , if you die eight times on a stage . Control wise , there are two styles of play , single wii-remote and wii-remote and nunchuk . Controls are easy to grasp and I wont go into detail here , but there are what I consider waggle controls ( shake the Wiiremote and the character will spin to go a little bit further when making a jump , shake it to move closer if you are floating on a stage , and lastly , shake it to lift obstacles ) . The controls are easy to grasp and not too difficult . Presentation wise , the graphics are excellent for the game and get the job done . Sure it isnt a game that is graphical defining on the Wii but they do look crisp and clear for a game set in the Mario Universe . Most of the good looks here is the chance to see nostalgic enemies and environments in a new 480p light . Soundwise , nothing new hear in terms of sounds for the Mario universe , Mario and Luigi appear to have the same soundbites ( Toad sounds just the same as they were in Super Mario Galaxy ) , songs sound either remixed from their classic counterparts or are all memorable . Nintendo seems to have delivered a great experience in terms of presentation here . - - - - - - - The bottom line is that NEW Super Mario Bros Wii is an excellent addition to the Mario Universe and brings back the feelings of odd with the series . The gameplay is excellent , being able to play with friends on these levels is a great experience ( locally , though the lack of online co-op for this is questionable though not worthy of scrutiny ) but doesnt leave people who have no one to play with lacking the ability to complete the game , and the presentation Nintendo offers us here in terms of music and graphics is worth its weight in gold . For those who havent bought a Wii game since Super Smash Bros Brawl ( yes there are a few of us ) as well as for those who are looking for an excellent single player and multiplayer experience on the Wii , New Super Mario Bros is a game to get . Note : The Red case design and boxart is amazing and I hope Nintendo does more like it in the future
    • 154 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is addicting . Weare hooked . We really like the multiplayer mode , because we can play with our child who does not tend to play video games and help her through the levels . It is fun to watch and to play . It is just like the original with some bonus items .
    • 217 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) We Love it , love it , love it . The gangs is all back - Mario , Luigi , Princess , Yoshi and Toad . I originally had the DS version of this game and was hooked on it till I finally completed the game . Now I am able to play it on the Wii on my 56 inch HDTV and have up to 3 more players play along with me as a team . Our family spends hours and hours playing and laughing , arguing , joking around , complaining and just having the time of our lives . New Super Mario Bros is a great family game . Nintendo has done it again . I can remember the original Nintendo game system that came out and finding all out the little secrets to get tons of lives and tricks to beat the game . Things have surely evolved since then . Now I have a hard time finding all the large gold coins on each level . Compared to the DS version , this version has new features such as propeller and penguin Mario to help you in times of need . Those times come in more often than not . One handy dandy move that comes in real handy is that we always have one player convert into a bubble . This way if we are in danger of ending the game that person can save the day . This probably does not make sense to someone who has never played the game , but if you have more than one player you are able to press a button on the Wii remote and your character will go into a floating bubble . Everyone else can keep playing until someone touches them and it pops and you are back in the action . Players are also able to be added in and dropped after each level played , no need to restart the game . A must have for any Mario Bros . enthusiast .
    • 218 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) We Love it , love it , love it . The gangs is all back - Mario , Luigi , Princess , Yoshi and Toad . I originally had the DS version of this game and was hooked on it till I finally completed the game . Now I am able to play it on the Wii on my 56 inch HDTV and have up to 3 more players play along with me as a team . Our family spends hours and hours playing and laughing , arguing , joking around , complaining and just having the time of our lives . New Super Mario Bros is a great family game . Nintendo has done it again . I can remember the original Nintendo game system that came out and finding all out the little secrets to get tons of lives and tricks to beat the game . Things have surely evolved since then . Now I have a hard time finding all the large gold coins on each level . Compared to the DS version , this version has new features such as propeller and penguin Mario to help you in times of need . Those times come in more often than not . One handy dandy move that comes in real handy is that we always have one player convert into a bubble . This way if we are in danger of ending the game that person can save the day . This probably does not make sense to someone who has never played the game , but if you have more than one player you are able to press a button on the Wii remote and your character will go into a floating bubble . Everyone else can keep playing until someone touches them and it pops and you are back in the action . Players are also able to be added in and dropped after each level played , no need to restart the game . A must have for any Mario Bros . enthusiast .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Revamping the old style Mario game was a brilliant idea . For those of us that have been playing for a while it gives you a chance to use some of the old video game playing skills we honed over the years . The graphics are good , the game play is fun , and the game is a good cohesive mix of all the mario titles that came before it . The one problem is that it doesn't last forever . If you are on your game you can work your way through a world in under an hour leaving you a little unfulfilled . But once you do beat the game you can keep playing it . You can go through the levels finding the three magic rings in each one . Also the game gives you the option of rescuing toad in certain levels . What this entails is playing through the entire level again , but this time while carrying toad . In closing , Nintendo has done good work in satisfying our Mario addiction , but we could always use more .
    • 035 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I think this game is really fun ! I like that up to four players can play and while it resembles the older Super Mario Brothers games to some degree , it adds new twists that are very enjoyable . I have fun playing this game over and over . If you are a true Mario fan , you would too . I wish there were more levels , but other than that I absolutely love this game !
    • 061 4  Fun game . A little hard for younger ones . I have a 7 year old , who has had a hard time catching on . She is catching on though . I really like how four people can play at once . If one person goes too far ahead of the others it kills them , so you have to work at staying together which adds an extra challenge to the game . You can bring people back after they have died , which is also nice . I would reccommend it .
    • 177 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I love playing this new Mario over the Mario World . It reminds me of the old school Mario which I really liked . The graphics are great and the gameplay is really fun . If you like the Mario series then this is a definite buy .
    • 184 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the reason we are using our Wii again . The Wii had been a little under-used in the last year , other than for Wii Fit sessions . This game is what I bought the system for . It is a clever reimagining of the original Super Mario Bros . with non-gimmicky motion controls and the ability for four players to try and co-operate to get to the castle at the end of each level . There isn't anything wildly different from the original Super Mario Bros . formula , so if you don't like those games , you won't like this one . If you do , though , it will keep you playing well past your bed time . I would recommend this one for everyone that owns a Wii . It's like Wii Sports . You have to have it .
    • 185 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) New Super Mario Bros . Wii is the reason we are using our Wii again . The Wii had been a little under-used in the last year , other than for Wii Fit sessions . This game is what I bought the system for . It is a clever reimagining of the original Super Mario Bros . with non-gimmicky motion controls and the ability for four players to try and co-operate to get to the castle at the end of each level . There isn't anything wildly different from the original Super Mario Bros . formula , so if you don't like those games , you won't like this one . If you do , though , it will keep you playing well past your bed time . I would recommend this one for everyone that owns a Wii . It's like Wii Sports . You have to have it .
    • 203 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Revamping the old style Mario game was a brilliant idea . For those of us that have been playing for a while it gives you a chance to use some of the old video game playing skills we honed over the years . The graphics are good , the game play is fun , and the game is a good cohesive mix of all the mario titles that came before it . The one problem is that it doesn't last forever . If you are on your game you can work your way through a world in under an hour leaving you a little unfulfilled . But once you do beat the game you can keep playing it . You can go through the levels finding the three magic rings in each one . Also the game gives you the option of rescuing toad in certain levels . What this entails is playing through the entire level again , but this time while carrying toad . In closing , Nintendo has done good work in satisfying our Mario addiction , but we could always use more .
    • 204 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Revamping the old style Mario game was a brilliant idea . For those of us that have been playing for a while it gives you a chance to use some of the old video game playing skills we honed over the years . The graphics are good , the game play is fun , and the game is a good cohesive mix of all the mario titles that came before it . The one problem is that it doesn't last forever . If you are on your game you can work your way through a world in under an hour leaving you a little unfulfilled . But once you do beat the game you can keep playing it . You can go through the levels finding the three magic rings in each one . Also the game gives you the option of rescuing toad in certain levels . What this entails is playing through the entire level again , but this time while carrying toad . In closing , Nintendo has done good work in satisfying our Mario addiction , but we could always use more .
    • 276 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is awesome ! This version is way better than the DS version.It has better graphics , better music , and better power ups like the propeller mushroom , ice flower , and the penguin suit.And 1 thing that makes the game awesome , is that you can play it up to 4 players.If you are a huge Mario fan like me , is looking for a fun game , then this is the game for you .
    • 366 4  I bought this for my grandsons for their new Wii . It is definitely worth it . If you love the Mario Bros . , this is the game to buy .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) SUPER MARIO BROS . keeps on giving . The game itself brings back memories but that is not why we like it . Our son loved Mario Bros from the first Nintendo through every Nintendo since and has beaten every game he played . This is unique since he has full blown Autism and can't read or write . He beat typical peers regularly in games which gave him allot of status esp . as he got older . But now we can all play together . Our son , now an adult , is very competitive ; but we as retirees , like to sit back and enjoy . This is the best of both worlds . We can compete [ FREE FOR ALL , COIN BATTLE ] or we can work together [ COOPERATIVE PLAY ) to help each other with a segment . Since you can add or drop players throughout the game this is great for those , like me , who like to play a little while but not a whole lot . Since our son is familiar with the game from past systems and titles , he immediately took the lead allot . However , my husband now has more time and is more competitive , so after a bit of extra practice he is right there with him , some of the time . It is a joy to see everyone together working and playing . It is better than a board game because it allows all of us to enjoy the wins and losses . If you are a parent , you can teach sharing , working together while enjoying your children . Wish we had this type of MARIO years ago but we are making up for it now . Thank you SUPER MARIO BROS . and Wii for all the fun and laughter . P.S . My son always has had trouble enjoying certain games because of the music / noise ( he turned off all sound ) but he has always liked the music in MARIO BROS .
    • 075 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) SUPER MARIO BROS . keeps on giving . The game itself brings back memories but that is not why we like it . Our son loved Mario Bros from the first Nintendo through every Nintendo since and has beaten every game he played . This is unique since he has full blown Autism and can't read or write . He beat typical peers regularly in games which gave him allot of status esp . as he got older . But now we can all play together . Our son , now an adult , is very competitive ; but we as retirees , like to sit back and enjoy . This is the best of both worlds . We can compete [ FREE FOR ALL , COIN BATTLE ] or we can work together [ COOPERATIVE PLAY ) to help each other with a segment . Since you can add or drop players throughout the game this is great for those , like me , who like to play a little while but not a whole lot . Since our son is familiar with the game from past systems and titles , he immediately took the lead allot . However , my husband now has more time and is more competitive , so after a bit of extra practice he is right there with him , some of the time . It is a joy to see everyone together working and playing . It is better than a board game because it allows all of us to enjoy the wins and losses . If you are a parent , you can teach sharing , working together while enjoying your children . Wish we had this type of MARIO years ago but we are making up for it now . Thank you SUPER MARIO BROS . and Wii for all the fun and laughter . P.S . My son always has had trouble enjoying certain games because of the music / noise ( he turned off all sound ) but he has always liked the music in MARIO BROS .
    • 200 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I just couldn't wait to get this game and when I finally got it . I instantly fell in love with it the concept is beautiful the gameplay is on point . I love the new power-ups like the Ice Flower , The Propeller Mushroom and The Mini Mushroom . This feels like a hybrid between Mario 3 and Mario 64 . Yeah it's typical rescue the Princess but with a new feature such as Co-op yes Co-op , no longer do you have to wait for whoever you're playing to lose a life you can get in on the action as team of up to four , helping and fighting for a common goal . This will definitely go down as one the best Wii games and I would definitely recommend this game to any Wii owner . My ratings are GAMEPLAY 5stars , STORYLINES 5stars , CO-OP 5stars , NEW FEATURES and POWER UPs 5stars NEW SUPER MARIO BROS . WII 5stars
    • 201 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I just couldn't wait to get this game and when I finally got it . I instantly fell in love with it the concept is beautiful the gameplay is on point . I love the new power-ups like the Ice Flower , The Propeller Mushroom and The Mini Mushroom . This feels like a hybrid between Mario 3 and Mario 64 . Yeah it's typical rescue the Princess but with a new feature such as Co-op yes Co-op , no longer do you have to wait for whoever you're playing to lose a life you can get in on the action as team of up to four , helping and fighting for a common goal . This will definitely go down as one the best Wii games and I would definitely recommend this game to any Wii owner . My ratings are GAMEPLAY 5stars , STORYLINES 5stars , CO-OP 5stars , NEW FEATURES and POWER UPs 5stars NEW SUPER MARIO BROS . WII 5stars
    • 216 4  Cool layers to this new version of Mario Bros . My Son and Husband love this game , and playing it all together is sooo fun ! !

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The best thing about this game is that we are FINALLY one step ahead of our nieces and nephews ! This is ' new ' to them but us old school Nintendo folks already know all about the adventures of Super Mario Brothers ! This is a great game for family playtime - you get exactly what you'd expect and you'll end up playing for hours ! Great game - you'll really enjoy it !
    • 285 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The best thing about this game is that we are FINALLY one step ahead of our nieces and nephews ! This is ' new ' to them but us old school Nintendo folks already know all about the adventures of Super Mario Brothers ! This is a great game for family playtime - you get exactly what you'd expect and you'll end up playing for hours ! Great game - you'll really enjoy it !
    • 286 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The best thing about this game is that we are FINALLY one step ahead of our nieces and nephews ! This is ' new ' to them but us old school Nintendo folks already know all about the adventures of Super Mario Brothers ! This is a great game for family playtime - you get exactly what you'd expect and you'll end up playing for hours ! Great game - you'll really enjoy it !

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) There are very few video games that I really enjoy , but after playing this for a few days , I'm hooked on it . I played the original Mario Bros games growing up , and this one has very similar controls with a few added options . I like that the motion detection of the Wii controller is incorporated ( although it took several tries to figure out how to make Mario do what I want him to do . . . ) and also the graphics are much improved . This definitely is more challenging than the original game , and has held my interest . The additions of features such as collecting star coins to watch hint videos and collecting items that can be used later to start a level with fireball power , iceball power , ect is interesting . Also , if you have trouble with a level and lose during it too many times , you can opt to watch Luigi go through the level to show you how to beat it . Having 2 players is fun as well , and even though that's a big step for the Mario games , I still think the single player version is best .
    • 056 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) this game is so much fun ! I'm a 28 year old mother of two boy's and we all love this game . The new super mario brothers game is the way to go if you want the whole family to play together . Thanks .
    • 058 4  this game is so much fun ! I'm a 28 year old mother of two boy's and we all love this game . The new super mario brothers game is the way to go if you want the whole family to play together . Thanks .
    • 103 4  Cool feature to add so no one is just watching you play the game . This game is really nothing amazing after playing the DS version , that version felt new , great and a ton of fun . This version brings back some of the good stuff , the classic art and the usual power-ups plus some new additions like propeller hat . The design is usual , a bunch of worlds , have to pass through them , get to the dungeon , pass that crazy lava inspired goodness , and get at the bad guy . This new version has great background music , too . Something isn't right with this iteration which is why I'm removing a star , the motion controls feel like it's forcefully designed just for the sake of including motion control . The game could have lived really well without the motion controls that weren't very good for some parts of the game like tilting motions . Also there seems to be some sort of lag in remote response for HDT。's , the jumps no longer feel precise and that meant dying a lot , and often .
    • 300 4  Games fun and awesome to play , got to me speedy and in tiptop shape , brand new I'm very pleased .
    • 313 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) There are very few video games that I really enjoy , but after playing this for a few days , I'm hooked on it . I played the original Mario Bros games growing up , and this one has very similar controls with a few added options . I like that the motion detection of the Wii controller is incorporated ( although it took several tries to figure out how to make Mario do what I want him to do . . . ) and also the graphics are much improved . This definitely is more challenging than the original game , and has held my interest . The additions of features such as collecting star coins to watch hint videos and collecting items that can be used later to start a level with fireball power , iceball power , ect is interesting . Also , if you have trouble with a level and lose during it too many times , you can opt to watch Luigi go through the level to show you how to beat it . Having 2 players is fun as well , and even though that's a big step for the Mario games , I still think the single player version is best .
    • 314 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) There are very few video games that I really enjoy , but after playing this for a few days , I'm hooked on it . I played the original Mario Bros games growing up , and this one has very similar controls with a few added options . I like that the motion detection of the Wii controller is incorporated ( although it took several tries to figure out how to make Mario do what I want him to do . . . ) and also the graphics are much improved . This definitely is more challenging than the original game , and has held my interest . The additions of features such as collecting star coins to watch hint videos and collecting items that can be used later to start a level with fireball power , iceball power , ect is interesting . Also , if you have trouble with a level and lose during it too many times , you can opt to watch Luigi go through the level to show you how to beat it . Having 2 players is fun as well , and even though that's a big step for the Mario games , I still think the single player version is best .
    • 315 4  There are very few video games that I really enjoy , but after playing this for a few days , I'm hooked on it . I played the original Mario Bros games growing up , and this one has very similar controls with a few added options . I like that the motion detection of the Wii controller is incorporated ( although it took several tries to figure out how to make Mario do what I want him to do . . . ) and also the graphics are much improved . This definitely is more challenging than the original game , and has held my interest . The additions of features such as collecting star coins to watch hint videos and collecting items that can be used later to start a level with fireball power , iceball power , ect is interesting . Also , if you have trouble with a level and lose during it too many times , you can opt to watch Luigi go through the level to show you how to beat it . Having 2 players is fun as well , and even though that's a big step for the Mario games , I still think the single player version is best .
    • 342 4  Gave is very fun , especially for families and with more than 1 player . It becomes more family-oriented and more fun with the maximum 4 players , but with this many players the game becomes more difficult because players can bump into each other . All of this bumping leads to numerous and accidental falls into holes , bad guys , etc . But overall , the game is very well-made , very fun , and even with all of the bumping and accidental deaths , everybody is having a fun , happy , laughing time .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is awesome . It is great that it is multi-player . I love it that some of the items / coins can only be retrieved by using all the players . I love the graphics and the updates to the regular Super Mario ( I have the DS version as well ) . I do enjoy that the gameplay is different from the DS version , so I am not bored because I have done it before . I also like the difficulty of the game . Some of the levels are easy , others are just hard enough that you have to try a few times . I like it that if one player dies , the other has to pop him back into the game ( up to the number of lives the player has ) . It is also great that you can save the game or save a continue so you don't have to wait until you beat a castle boss to save your progress . . . This game is one of the reasons I love the Mario games - they just keep getting better !
    • 007 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My wife and I have played through worlds one and two , and we are both really enjoying the game . The game is a very good combination of challenge and fun , and we've found ourselves laughing out loud at the fun and intensity of the experience more than once .
    • 025 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I love this game . It's the original Mario game with a new age twist . I personally think it's awesome and totally fun . Great for family gatherings or just hanging around the house .
    • 036 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I think this game is really fun ! I like that up to four players can play and while it resembles the older Super Mario Brothers games to some degree , it adds new twists that are very enjoyable . I have fun playing this game over and over . If you are a true Mario fan , you would too . I wish there were more levels , but other than that I absolutely love this game !
    • 038 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I loved the original on SuperNintendo and equally love this version . It has great new features that make it fresh and a new game but still has the great basis from the original .
    • 045 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Buyer beware ! This is a very addictive game ! That said it is great fun if you can play it in moderation .
    • 046 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Buyer beware ! This is a very addictive game ! That said it is great fun if you can play it in moderation .
    • 047 4  Buyer beware ! This is a very addictive game ! That said it is great fun if you can play it in moderation .
    • 049 4  Amazing game ! Had lots of fun . Big mario Fan and this one is probably my favorite . Love the fact that you can play it with other people at the same time . big plus ! dont have to sit anymore waiting for the other person to die for you to play . Love having my Joshi back !
    • 059 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Fun game . A little hard for younger ones . I have a 7 year old , who has had a hard time catching on . She is catching on though . I really like how four people can play at once . If one person goes too far ahead of the others it kills them , so you have to work at staying together which adds an extra challenge to the game . You can bring people back after they have died , which is also nice . I would reccommend it .
    • 060 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Fun game . A little hard for younger ones . I have a 7 year old , who has had a hard time catching on . She is catching on though . I really like how four people can play at once . If one person goes too far ahead of the others it kills them , so you have to work at staying together which adds an extra challenge to the game . You can bring people back after they have died , which is also nice . I would reccommend it .
    • 082 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) What I love about this game is everyone can play at the same time ! It is great fun for the whole family . I also purchase the Mario bright colored controller grips which were a huge hit .
    • 083 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) What I love about this game is everyone can play at the same time ! It is great fun for the whole family . I also purchase the Mario bright colored controller grips which were a huge hit .
    • 085 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Great game ! Takes me back to the original , except with way more cool stuff . Still learning some things , but the game is a lot of fun and addicting !
    • 086 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Great game ! Takes me back to the original , except with way more cool stuff . Still learning some things , but the game is a lot of fun and addicting !
    • 100 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) We have had this game for 5 months now , and it is still the favorite that is played every day . The entire family ages 4 to 34 enjoys it . I highly recommend it , but beware , you will become a Mario addict !
    • 125 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Great family game . It can get a little tough when playing with two young kids but it is still very fun .
    • 126 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Great family game . It can get a little tough when playing with two young kids but it is still very fun .
    • 128 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I got this game for christmas . Loved it . multi player is really fun and I love the added powers and objectives .
    • 140 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My grandson loves it and plays with it constantly . It's a joy to watch him !
    • 141 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My grandson loves it and plays with it constantly . It's a joy to watch him !
    • 166 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is a fun game that is increasingly challenging with each world you enter . Lots of hidden places and several hidden shortcuts . Just when you think you've beat it , SURPRISE , you only thought you were finished .
    • 167 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is a fun game that is increasingly challenging with each world you enter . Lots of hidden places and several hidden shortcuts . Just when you think you've beat it , SURPRISE , you only thought you were finished .
    • 198 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Arrived quickly , packaged properly . The latest of the Mario Bros games that my teenagers , or their friends , never tire of . I've got a basement full of kids when they play Mario in multi-player . The official game guide ( separate purchase ) is fun to look thru too .
    • 213 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have never reviewed a video game before , because I have never been terribly enthralled by any game that I have played . This game is an exception . It is incredibly fun , easy to learn the controls , and very well designed . I highly recommend it . I would say it is , hands down , the best game available on Wii .
    • 226 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I could say to much about this game , but in the end it will resume in SO MUCH FUN to play with your friends .
    • 228 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is so much fun ! Lots of elements you'll remember from old games , lots of fun new features . Great with a group of friends .
    • 229 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is so much fun ! Lots of elements you'll remember from old games , lots of fun new features . Great with a group of friends .
    • 243 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I had a ton of fun playing this game . It was the perfect blend of all the things I loved about the older Marios , but with enough new stuff to keep it fun and entertaining .
    • 280 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is awesome . It is great that it is multi-player . I love it that some of the items / coins can only be retrieved by using all the players . I love the graphics and the updates to the regular Super Mario ( I have the DS version as well ) . I do enjoy that the gameplay is different from the DS version , so I am not bored because I have done it before . I also like the difficulty of the game . Some of the levels are easy , others are just hard enough that you have to try a few times . I like it that if one player dies , the other has to pop him back into the game ( up to the number of lives the player has ) . It is also great that you can save the game or save a continue so you don't have to wait until you beat a castle boss to save your progress . . . This game is one of the reasons I love the Mario games - they just keep getting better !
    • 290 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I went out and bought a Wii just so I could play Mario Borthers at home ! ! ! The multiplayer is great ! This game is just to much fun ! ! ! !
    • 295 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is definitely a game to enjoy with all your friends . Even for those just watching , it is very fun . I do recommend it ! !
    • 296 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is definitely a game to enjoy with all your friends . Even for those just watching , it is very fun . I do recommend it ! !
    • 298 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Games fun and awesome to play , got to me speedy and in tiptop shape , brand new I'm very pleased .
    • 299 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Games fun and awesome to play , got to me speedy and in tiptop shape , brand new I'm very pleased .
    • 301 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Super Mario Brothers is such a fun game . I am addicted ! ! Love it . And I love the price even more !
    • 302 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Super Mario Brothers is such a fun game . I am addicted ! ! Love it . And I love the price even more !
    • 304 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I purchased this game to play with the grandchildren when they came for Spring Break . Did a lot of trash talking with the 6 year-old grandson before they arrived and practiced like mad to be able to compete . ( I use that word losely , he is six and an experienced player of this game . ) We had so much fun with the whole family , four playing at once , that I would highly recommend to all the grandparents out there . Tell the grandkids ' Game On ' . From younger to older it is a great way to interact with them .
    • 305 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I purchased this game to play with the grandchildren when they came for Spring Break . Did a lot of trash talking with the 6 year-old grandson before they arrived and practiced like mad to be able to compete . ( I use that word losely , he is six and an experienced player of this game . ) We had so much fun with the whole family , four playing at once , that I would highly recommend to all the grandparents out there . Tell the grandkids ' Game On ' . From younger to older it is a great way to interact with them .
    • 319 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Both my girlfriend and I love to play this together . Not only do we play together but it brings back good memories of when we used to play it . I liked this a lot .
    • 320 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) Both my girlfriend and I love to play this together . Not only do we play together but it brings back good memories of when we used to play it . I liked this a lot .
    • 335 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I love this game it reminds me of when I was a kid with the original Nintendo Entertainment System ( ages ago ) but even better with wii features . Its so much fun to play and you can play with up to 4 people .
    • 349 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is so much fun . I love the fact that I can play it simultaneously with more than one person . It reminds me a lot of the original Super Mario Bros .
    • 364 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I bought this for my grandsons for their new Wii . It is definitely worth it . If you love the Mario Bros . , this is the game to buy .
    • 365 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I bought this for my grandsons for their new Wii . It is definitely worth it . If you love the Mario Bros . , this is the game to buy .
    • 367 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is what the Wii is about ! Its fun , it's interactive , it's a great party game and a whole lot of fun when four people are playing .
    • 368 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is what the Wii is about ! Its fun , it's interactive , it's a great party game and a whole lot of fun when four people are playing .
    • 370 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I ordered this game for a family valentine's present - it was perfect ! We play this with our 7 and 5 year-old and have a blast ! Thanks !
    • 371 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I ordered this game for a family valentine's present - it was perfect ! We play this with our 7 and 5 year-old and have a blast ! Thanks !

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is GREAT ! Love how Nintendo is pumping their recent releases with fan service reminiscent of our favorite games when we we were young while building upon them by adding new features . Lack of online play is a shame but this is one of those rare games that is fun playing individually or with others ( locally ) , usually it is either one or the other . The game is a sequel to the popular DS game with the addition of multiplayer ; the difficulty has increased compared to the DS game but some of the new features added will make the game accessible to new players . It is worth buying a Wii for this game alone . New Super Mario Bros . Wii will be the most fun you will have this holiday season on any video game console .
    • 068 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) i LOVE this game . I'm not a huge video game person . I like the very simple , but enjoyable games . This brings you back with GREAT graffics , GREAT music and team mode ! ! ! ! No more taking turns ! This is a great game for the kids and adults who grew up with it . It's always been a great game with a good concept ! You'd think it's easy , but the enemies make it challenging . This is will be my go-to game for a long time !
    • 265 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is GREAT ! Love how Nintendo is pumping their recent releases with fan service reminiscent of our favorite games when we we were young while building upon them by adding new features . Lack of online play is a shame but this is one of those rare games that is fun playing individually or with others ( locally ) , usually it is either one or the other . The game is a sequel to the popular DS game with the addition of multiplayer ; the difficulty has increased compared to the DS game but some of the new features added will make the game accessible to new players . It is worth buying a Wii for this game alone . New Super Mario Bros . Wii will be the most fun you will have this holiday season on any video game console .
    • 266 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is GREAT ! Love how Nintendo is pumping their recent releases with fan service reminiscent of our favorite games when we we were young while building upon them by adding new features . Lack of online play is a shame but this is one of those rare games that is fun playing individually or with others ( locally ) , usually it is either one or the other . The game is a sequel to the popular DS game with the addition of multiplayer ; the difficulty has increased compared to the DS game but some of the new features added will make the game accessible to new players . It is worth buying a Wii for this game alone . New Super Mario Bros . Wii will be the most fun you will have this holiday season on any video game console .
    • 267 4  This game is GREAT ! Love how Nintendo is pumping their recent releases with fan service reminiscent of our favorite games when we we were young while building upon them by adding new features . Lack of online play is a shame but this is one of those rare games that is fun playing individually or with others ( locally ) , usually it is either one or the other . The game is a sequel to the popular DS game with the addition of multiplayer ; the difficulty has increased compared to the DS game but some of the new features added will make the game accessible to new players . It is worth buying a Wii for this game alone . New Super Mario Bros . Wii will be the most fun you will have this holiday season on any video game console .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is outstanding . Me and my bro play this game a lot . This game is fun due to the fact then when it comes to multiplayer , you can push people around in such tiny spaces . For example , some platforms are only meant for one person . We get anxious to get across a pit that we either jump over them , on them or push them . This part of the game is what makes this game laughable . This may be a remake of the DS classic , but this version of the game is fun . I've only played this with a max of 3 players and its still enjoyable . I can only imagine how it would be like with 4 . Every Wii owner must own this game .
    • 151 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is outstanding . Me and my bro play this game a lot . This game is fun due to the fact then when it comes to multiplayer , you can push people around in such tiny spaces . For example , some platforms are only meant for one person . We get anxious to get across a pit that we either jump over them , on them or push them . This part of the game is what makes this game laughable . This may be a remake of the DS classic , but this version of the game is fun . I've only played this with a max of 3 players and its still enjoyable . I can only imagine how it would be like with 4 . Every Wii owner must own this game .
    • 152 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is outstanding . Me and my bro play this game a lot . This game is fun due to the fact then when it comes to multiplayer , you can push people around in such tiny spaces . For example , some platforms are only meant for one person . We get anxious to get across a pit that we either jump over them , on them or push them . This part of the game is what makes this game laughable . This may be a remake of the DS classic , but this version of the game is fun . I've only played this with a max of 3 players and its still enjoyable . I can only imagine how it would be like with 4 . Every Wii owner must own this game .
    • 306 4  I purchased this game to play with the grandchildren when they came for Spring Break . Did a lot of trash talking with the 6 year-old grandson before they arrived and practiced like mad to be able to compete . ( I use that word losely , he is six and an experienced player of this game . ) We had so much fun with the whole family , four playing at once , that I would highly recommend to all the grandparents out there . Tell the grandkids ' Game On ' . From younger to older it is a great way to interact with them .
    • 310 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) One of my best buy's on here . This game is everything it has been made out to be and more . I still play it with friends even though I've completed it . . ! ! Provides fun from another dimension when playing with friends .
    • 311 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) One of my best buy's on here . This game is everything it has been made out to be and more . I still play it with friends even though I've completed it . . ! ! Provides fun from another dimension when playing with friends .
    • 316 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I remember playing this game many years ago and being very addicted . I have to admit that the addiction has not changed . It is very nice that I can play this with my son . He's 4 but really enjoys being part of the team . Great job !
    • 317 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I remember playing this game many years ago and being very addicted . I have to admit that the addiction has not changed . It is very nice that I can play this with my son . He's 4 but really enjoys being part of the team . Great job !
    • 337 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've played every 2D Mario game made and this one is my favorite out of all of them . It includes elements from all the classic Mario games and I love how challenging they made it . The 4 player option also can get interesting with this game . It's sometimes fun to cause someone else to die : ) . On another note , I found this game easier to finish when playing by myself instead 1 or 3 other people . Something about playing with other people made some of the levels harder to beat for me . I would recommend putting a protective sleeve on your wiimote before playing this game . This will make it less stressful on your hands .
    • 338 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I've played every 2D Mario game made and this one is my favorite out of all of them . It includes elements from all the classic Mario games and I love how challenging they made it . The 4 player option also can get interesting with this game . It's sometimes fun to cause someone else to die : ) . On another note , I found this game easier to finish when playing by myself instead 1 or 3 other people . Something about playing with other people made some of the levels harder to beat for me . I would recommend putting a protective sleeve on your wiimote before playing this game . This will make it less stressful on your hands .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is really fun and reminds me a lot of Super Mario World just slightly updated . I think it's more fun to play with other people because you can save each other to complete the world instead of dying and having to start over . The only problem with that is that you need to stick together and stay on the screen because if one person moves ahead , the other person can't see themselves and ends up dying .
    • 106 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I got it as a christmas present for the wii , and as soon as we played it , my bro and I got hooked on it ! It was a little bit hard , but it was worth it .
    • 227 4  I could say to much about this game , but in the end it will resume in SO MUCH FUN to play with your friends .
    • 237 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I could go on and on about this game , but in the end I would just say it is SO MUCH FUN to play . One of my favorite games of all time !
    • 238 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I could go on and on about this game , but in the end I would just say it is SO MUCH FUN to play . One of my favorite games of all time !
    • 307 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is classic Super Mario Bros on steroids ! Its so much fun , sound effects are classic yet updated , and being able to play WITH your opponent is a blast !
    • 308 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This is classic Super Mario Bros on steroids ! Its so much fun , sound effects are classic yet updated , and being able to play WITH your opponent is a blast !
    • 309 4  This is classic Super Mario Bros on steroids ! Its so much fun , sound effects are classic yet updated , and being able to play WITH your opponent is a blast !
    • 354 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game is really fun and reminds me a lot of Super Mario World just slightly updated . I think it's more fun to play with other people because you can save each other to complete the world instead of dying and having to start over . The only problem with that is that you need to stick together and stay on the screen because if one person moves ahead , the other person can't see themselves and ends up dying .

  • New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) To be completely upfront about my experience with this game , we rented it from BlockBuster to try it before I sunk $40 + into a new game . We are over our 7 day rental and are still playing it if that tells you anything ! My review will hopefully be beneficial for families with young children and those who are not big gamers . I purchased our Wii last Christmas in hopes that we'd be able to play ' family games ' together besides our two boys watching the clock for ' their ' game time turn and my husband being holed up in his office playing his game . Other than some strategy type PC games for my husband , educational games for our 5 and 8 yr old and some ( non gory ) strategy war games for our 8yr old , we are non gamers . So after a year of Wii Play , Outdoor Challenge , Go Diego Go games , Zack & Wiki , Space Chimps , Lego Star Wars , we're ready for some new games for the family ! What I LOVE about this game is that it's CLEAN FUN ! ! ! There is no gory violence , no borderline inappropriate language for the kids . . . . it's colorful with cute animation and with exception of my husband who complained about it being stupid and boring - yet asks for his turn to play and will CONTINUE to play when he gets his turn : - ) , we all enjoy this game - especially our 5yr old and myself . The first few levels of the game IS mostly easy enough for our 5yr old to play on his own although he DOES need help in some areas . It was however , very frustrating to him for about the first day or two since none of us have ever played Mario games so we weren't familiar with the good & bad guys and the functions of what we had to do until we figured out that their is a quick tutorial on the basics of the game . Keep in mind that this game DOES progress in difficulty to entertain teens and adults ( great for us but not so good for a 5yr old on their own ) . Aside from it being a bit pricey - ( keep in mind I think that ALL games over $30 is overpriced ! ! AND ALL new games are always in the $45 + - $50 range ) , I think it's a great game overall . MY ONLY HUGE complaint about this on a Wii Platform is that I personally don't think that it incorporates the Wii benefits & functions as much as it COULD . ie : my whole intent of buying the family a Wii console is so that we can play together ( in which you CAN in this game - you have to have a controller for each person but you can play up to 4 players or simply play a 1 player game ) is that we'd get off of the couch and be ACTIVE while playing . ie : Wii Play , Wii sports , Outdoor challenge , DDR etc . With all of the walking , jumping and flying in this game , I REALLY would have hoped that we could incorporate the Wii Mat or balance board AND / OR the remote to play . Besides shaking the Wii remote when we spin or fly , SO FAR , I haven't seen an area where it encourages the player to have to move . YES , I acknowledge that if I really want my family moving , that I should get them outside . . . we DO but I was hoping that with the wonderful graphics and all , that my kids and I would be jumping right along with Mario & Luigi in order to move in the game . It would really be nice if we had the CHOICE to either use the Wii mat OR the hand remote ! ! If I am wrong about this assumption and we CAN use the Wii mat for this game as a controller , please leave me a comment and I'd be more than happy to change my review . : - ) So . . . YES , this game is GREAT for the entire family ! ( Our 5yr old LOVES this game and I found myself stealing a few minutes on this game while hubby took the kids on an errand - so grownups like this too ! ) I would think if you are a Mario fan at all , that you'd LOVE this game ! YES , it's good , clean fun . You can let your kids play without worrying if there will be something questionable come up where you feel you have to monitor it . YES , most parts are easy enough for a 5yr old to play HOWEVER , as you advance in levels , it's really challenging for me so it's not too easy where you'll be bored soon . NO , ( as far as I know ) it's not an ' active ' type of Wii game if that's what you are looking for for your family . You only have to shake the Wii remote on occasion otherwise , you are fairly stationary with exception of your fingers on the Wii remote . ( GREAT , FUN game for those who are stationary but can utilize their hands and arms ! ) YES , I do recommend this as a fun game for the entire family ! Although I wish it were priced closer to $30 or so . . . with that said , I've been looking at purchasing Mario games for my family for an entire YEAR and their prices are RARELY discounted AND they keep their value so with that in mind , I do think it's a good buy !
    • 015 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) To be completely upfront about my experience with this game , we rented it from BlockBuster to try it before I sunk $40 + into a new game . We are over our 7 day rental and are still playing it if that tells you anything ! My review will hopefully be beneficial for families with young children and those who are not big gamers . I purchased our Wii last Christmas in hopes that we'd be able to play ' family games ' together besides our two boys watching the clock for ' their ' game time turn and my husband being holed up in his office playing his game . Other than some strategy type PC games for my husband , educational games for our 5 and 8 yr old and some ( non gory ) strategy war games for our 8yr old , we are non gamers . So after a year of Wii Play , Outdoor Challenge , Go Diego Go games , Zack & Wiki , Space Chimps , Lego Star Wars , we're ready for some new games for the family ! What I LOVE about this game is that it's CLEAN FUN ! ! ! There is no gory violence , no borderline inappropriate language for the kids . . . . it's colorful with cute animation and with exception of my husband who complained about it being stupid and boring - yet asks for his turn to play and will CONTINUE to play when he gets his turn : - ) , we all enjoy this game - especially our 5yr old and myself . The first few levels of the game IS mostly easy enough for our 5yr old to play on his own although he DOES need help in some areas . It was however , very frustrating to him for about the first day or two since none of us have ever played Mario games so we weren't familiar with the good & bad guys and the functions of what we had to do until we figured out that their is a quick tutorial on the basics of the game . Keep in mind that this game DOES progress in difficulty to entertain teens and adults ( great for us but not so good for a 5yr old on their own ) . Aside from it being a bit pricey - ( keep in mind I think that ALL games over $30 is overpriced ! ! AND ALL new games are always in the $45 + - $50 range ) , I think it's a great game overall . MY ONLY HUGE complaint about this on a Wii Platform is that I personally don't think that it incorporates the Wii benefits & functions as much as it COULD . ie : my whole intent of buying the family a Wii console is so that we can play together ( in which you CAN in this game - you have to have a controller for each person but you can play up to 4 players or simply play a 1 player game ) is that we'd get off of the couch and be ACTIVE while playing . ie : Wii Play , Wii sports , Outdoor challenge , DDR etc . With all of the walking , jumping and flying in this game , I REALLY would have hoped that we could incorporate the Wii Mat or balance board AND / OR the remote to play . Besides shaking the Wii remote when we spin or fly , SO FAR , I haven't seen an area where it encourages the player to have to move . YES , I acknowledge that if I really want my family moving , that I should get them outside . . . we DO but I was hoping that with the wonderful graphics and all , that my kids and I would be jumping right along with Mario & Luigi in order to move in the game . It would really be nice if we had the CHOICE to either use the Wii mat OR the hand remote ! ! If I am wrong about this assumption and we CAN use the Wii mat for this game as a controller , please leave me a comment and I'd be more than happy to change my review . : - ) So . . . YES , this game is GREAT for the entire family ! ( Our 5yr old LOVES this game and I found myself stealing a few minutes on this game while hubby took the kids on an errand - so grownups like this too ! ) I would think if you are a Mario fan at all , that you'd LOVE this game ! YES , it's good , clean fun . You can let your kids play without worrying if there will be something questionable come up where you feel you have to monitor it . YES , most parts are easy enough for a 5yr old to play HOWEVER , as you advance in levels , it's really challenging for me so it's not too easy where you'll be bored soon . NO , ( as far as I know ) it's not an ' active ' type of Wii game if that's what you are looking for for your family . You only have to shake the Wii remote on occasion otherwise , you are fairly stationary with exception of your fingers on the Wii remote . ( GREAT , FUN game for those who are stationary but can utilize their hands and arms ! ) YES , I do recommend this as a fun game for the entire family ! Although I wish it were priced closer to $30 or so . . . with that said , I've been looking at purchasing Mario games for my family for an entire YEAR and their prices are RARELY discounted AND they keep their value so with that in mind , I do think it's a good buy !
    • 096 4  I was always a fan of super mario . Nintendo just made this one better than ever . I bought the game along with several other wii games ( shooting , soccer , etc . ) and now , we are pretty just play this game . It is endless fun for family . My 6 year old son loves it and play with my wife and I , we make a team of 3 in the game . I have to say Nintendo really did an excellent job in designing and producing this game . Highly recommend to everyone and the whole family will enjoy it .
    • 172 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I have read some of the very informative reviews and I echo those sentiments . We've waited a long time but it is well worth the wait . With that said , at age 42 - I suck . But there is something that can be done in a multi-player game that I would like to tell people about . I do it quite a bit , actually . Being that I'm terrible and my 13 - year-old is quite good , I will play with her but push A and that puts me ( the second player ) into a bubble . Yes , it's the same bubble as when one player dies - you have the option of putting yourself in a bubble . I'll often do it right before plunging to a certain death - POP , push A and I'm in a bubble . Shake the remote and I'll float over to player 1 . At some of the more difficult areas where the other player might die , that player will pop me out of my bubble and I'll try to help in the battle . If the other player dies , I can be there for a second or two until the other player comes back in a bubble and I'll pop that bubble . In other words , rather than closing the level and making us play the whole dang thing over either from the beginning or from the half-way point flag , we can stay at the same point in the game . A great game . My only wish is that , like in the DS version , I had the option of using a mushroom or other power-up in the middle of a level rather than having the power-ups like in Super Mario Brothers 3 . But alas , I don't now how they could have done that . Otherwise , a great game .
    • 195 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) I haven't played New Super Mario Bros . Wii in single player mode for more than a few minutes , so this review is really just for multiplayer mode . I'd been waiting for a true multiplayer Mario since I was a kid . Plus , I am a big fan of New Super Mario Bros . DS ( which was fantastic ) , so I was very much looking forward to this title . I missed the old school side scrolling Mario games . ( Super Mario 64 or Super Mario Galaxy aren't really my cup of tea . ) Getting to the point : New Super Mario Bros . Wii was everything I hoped it would be . The cute , polished graphics of the DS version . The catchy new music . Not too much Wii-mote motion sensor integration * . And I could finally play Luigi ! The Wii installment also introduces some fun new power-ups . I don't find the Penguin Suit to be especially useful ( kind of like the frog suit , but even less useful ) , but it's definitely funny . The propeller hat is a good addition , although you have to make use of the Wii's motion sensor ability to use it . The levels are varied enough that you don't get bored when you're stuck in a particular world * * for a long time , there are plenty of secret areas to find , and you can Quick Save * * * ( it saves your spot if you're quitting the game . ) * You do have to jerk the Wii-mote up and down ( you play it in sideways mode like an old school controller ) to make your character spin jump , or to use the propeller hat . This is somewhat annoying , because you might make yourself spin jump on accident if you're an enthusiastic player like myself . * * You will get pretty sick of particular levels and perhaps not even go back to them to secure missed Star Coins , because you WILL die . Frequently . So it might take a while to reach the goal . * * * So far , I've only found you can save ( as in a spot you can go back to if you're doing badly and reset ) after you beat a castle or get to a new world . This is really frustrating . Perhaps I just don't understand how Quick Save works - - I haven't actually used it . In the DS version , you used your Star Coins to buy saves , so if you weren't wasteful , you could save pretty often . In this game , Star Coins are just for buying hint videos . Last thing of note is the difficulty of the game . If you're familiar with the Lost Levels / Super Mario Bros . 2 Japan , you may have some idea of how hard this game is , at least in multiplayer mode . It's sadistic . I've heard multiplayer called Divorce Mode ( by Penny Arcade ) , and it's an accurate description . You will kill each other on accident , steal each other's power-ups on accident , bubble at the same time and thus kick yourself out of a level on accident . . . and that's not even taking into consideration any intentional shenanigans ! Kids may learn some colorful new vocabulary when playing with competitive adults . So , while I gave New Super Mario Bros . Wii 5 stars for quality , I took away one star for my personal fun-ness rating due to the level of frustration . Others with more patience and even tempers might find it more fun than I do . : ) But still , great game .
    • 222 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) This game has probably been the best video game purchase I've made recently . I am a big fan of the Mario line . I have several games for my DS and my Wii , so of course I had to have this . I bought Mario & Luigi : Bowser's Inside Story for the DS a few months ago , and while it was alright , this blows it away ! It is so reminiscent of the original game , from the graphics to the music , to the levels themselves . A true delight for those of us who grew up playing this on the original Nintendo . I love the fact that you can play single player or multiplayer . I have played with both my husband and my son , and we all have fun . Hubby and I can be a wee bit competitive , so remembering to play cooperatively is sometimes hard . LOL . I love the new spins on the old levels , and the new power ups and boss levels . The only really annoying thing is the pause that happens when you play with other people and they die . If you are jumping or doing something at the same time as another character bites it , you will often end up dead as well . Other than that , I don't have any negatives . I have heard a few complaints that the game is too hard . While I think it's definitely challenging , I really appreciate that , as it means it will take longer to complete the game . Although Mario Brothers ' games almost always have good replay value , it is still never as exciting as experiencing the levels for the first time . We bought some BOSS ( Big Oversized Super Shell ) covers for the remotes , so they look and feel like the classic ones . I highly recommend those , they only add to the appeal , especially in the cute colors-red , blue , green , and blue . For those of you who are wondering if this would be any fun to play alone , the short answer is YES ! My hubby doesn't like to play as long as I do , so he often drops out and I continue on by myself and it is still lots of fun . Buy it , you won't be sorry !
    • 268 4  Amazon Verified Purchase ( What's this ? ) This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My wife and I have played this game for hours . It was such a blast to see levels that have the retro feel of years gone by . But while we enjoy this game , we are always getting frustrated at each other ( I am not the only couple that has had this problem , our friends are encountering the same thing ) . With multiple players on the same screen , you actually get into each others way . Thus while trying to jump to a certain ledge , the other player may accidentally get in your path and prevent you from obtaining your goal . Other problems include , when one player advances to the right , and another player stays to the left , the player on the right pulls the screen to the right , thus causing the player on the left to be either crushed or inadvertently fall off a ledge . Similar problems occur when you are trying to reach a high ledge and the person is in a bubble ( respawn ) above you , thus causing you to be pushed down rather than reaching the ledge . Bottom line is you will get frustrated with playing with multiple players on the same screen . But if you have patience , this is a great multi player game ( my wife has not spoken to me on certain nights because I made a move that prevented her from reaching the goal-while I laughed hysterically , she was fuming ) . Can't warn people enough on how frustrating multiplayer can be , again , other couples I know have been at each other's throats due to this game .
    • 269 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) My wife and I have played this game for hours . It was such a blast to see levels that have the retro feel of years gone by . But while we enjoy this game , we are always getting frustrated at each other ( I am not the only couple that has had this problem , our friends are encountering the same thing ) . With multiple players on the same screen , you actually get into each others way . Thus while trying to jump to a certain ledge , the other player may accidentally get in your path and prevent you from obtaining your goal . Other problems include , when one player advances to the right , and another player stays to the left , the player on the right pulls the screen to the right , thus causing the player on the left to be either crushed or inadvertently fall off a ledge . Similar problems occur when you are trying to reach a high ledge and the person is in a bubble ( respawn ) above you , thus causing you to be pushed down rather than reaching the ledge . Bottom line is you will get frustrated with playing with multiple players on the same screen . But if you have patience , this is a great multi player game ( my wife has not spoken to me on certain nights because I made a move that prevented her from reaching the goal-while I laughed hysterically , she was fuming ) . Can't warn people enough on how frustrating multiplayer can be , again , other couples I know have been at each other's throats due to this game .
    • 270 4  My wife and I have played this game for hours . It was such a blast to see levels that have the retro feel of years gone by . But while we enjoy this game , we are always getting frustrated at each other ( I am not the only couple that has had this problem , our friends are encountering the same thing ) . With multiple players on the same screen , you actually get into each others way . Thus while trying to jump to a certain ledge , the other player may accidentally get in your path and prevent you from obtaining your goal . Other problems include , when one player advances to the right , and another player stays to the left , the player on the right pulls the screen to the right , thus causing the player on the left to be either crushed or inadvertently fall off a ledge . Similar problems occur when you are trying to reach a high ledge and the person is in a bubble ( respawn ) above you , thus causing you to be pushed down rather than reaching the ledge . Bottom line is you will get frustrated with playing with multiple players on the same screen . But if you have patience , this is a great multi player game ( my wife has not spoken to me on certain nights because I made a move that prevented her from reaching the goal-while I laughed hysterically , she was fuming ) . Can't warn people enough on how frustrating multiplayer can be , again , other couples I know have been at each other's throats due to this game .
    • 331 4  This review is from : New Super Mario Bros ( Video Game ) The game is fantastic . . . just one little flaw . A flaw that is enough to frustrate you beyond all reason . They never updated the way you can save . If you don't beat a castle , you go back to where you started . There is a quick save , but it only works once . Other than that the game rules . Try hard enough , you will be able to beat the game . : ) Enjoy !

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