9.8 out of 10

New Super Mario Bros

 

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  • User Score (1616)
    9.4 9.4 from 1616 reviewers
  • Expert Score (145)
    8.7 8.7 from 145 reviewers
  • Value for money (12)
    9.0 9.0 from 12 reviewers
  • Features (10)
    10 10 from 10 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    7.5 7.5 from 2 reviewers
  • Gameplay (41)
    9.7 9.7 from 41 reviewers
  • Graphics (345)
    9.4 9.4 from 345 reviewers
  • Sound (44)
    8.4 8.4 from 44 reviewers
  • Storyline (8)
    6.9 6.9 from 8 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (19)
    8.9 8.9 from 19 reviewers
  • Control (9)
    10 10 from 9 reviewers
  • Addiction (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (7)
    8.9 8.9 from 7 reviewers
  • Overall quality (8)
    10 10 from 8 reviewers
  • Playability (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Construction (295)
    9.9 9.9 from 295 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (4)
    7.9 7.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Replay value (2)
    9.1 9.1 from 2 reviewers
  • Singleplayer (3)
    9.3 9.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Funfactor (305)
    10 10 from 305 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GamingTrend

    9.4/10
    10 December 2011

    By now, you pretty much know if you like 2-D Mario games or not. They've been around for over 25 years, and most every game has you stepping on enemies … Read more

    • Fantastic controls, Great level design, Yoshi!, Everyone can enjoy it, Cleans up all the problems of the DS original
    • Fantastic controls, Great level design, Yoshi!, Everyone can enjoy it, Cleans up all the problems of the DS original

  2. AusGamers

    9.0/10
    20 November 2009

    New Super Mario Bros Wii - overall - is a brilliant platformer. The only real issue being a lack of controller options. It's been a long time coming and the inclusion of four-player multiplayer is just an added bonus when thinking about buying a game that you should own regardless. Now it's time for me to sit down with my all-Rush mix-tape, a two-litre bottle of Shasta and get to finishing 100%. Read more

    • Four-player co-op or competitive play, Classic themes and gameplay married to newer concepts, Nostalgically awesome
    • Seriously missed opportunity in community building and online, No other controller options beyone Wii Remote and Nunchuk, Seriously what's up with some of the techno m...

  3. GameSpot

    8.5/10
    13 November 2009

    As with previous Mario games, there are plenty of these secret areas and bonuses to be found, which adds greatly to the replay value of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Each level features star and red coins to collect, as well as the usual warp pipes, hidden blocks, secret extra lives, and more. Collected star coins can be used to unlock bonus movies that show where hidden areas can be found, speed runs, and more. Read more

    • Great level design, Challenging difficulty, Plenty of replay value, Multiplayer can be fun if you're not taking it too seriously.
    • Multiplayer can be frustrating if you're taking it seriously, Motion control-based moves can lead to control lapses, No Classic Controller support.

  4. Australian Gamer

    Australian Gamer
    20 November 2009

    If all you own is a Wii this Christmas season this is the game to get. Just don't expect it to blow your mind with the new multiplayer feature. Once I finish the game I think it will just sit and collect dust until one of my 10 year old nephews comes round. Pros It's Mario in his 2D glory, as platformers go this is solid. Cons Multiplayer can become frustrating real fast, lack of any modes or mini games outside of the main game. Read more

    • It's Mario in his 2D glory, as platformers go this is solid.
    • Multiplayer can become frustrating real fast, lack of any modes or mini games outside of the main game.

  5. AAG

    AAG
    9.3/10
    18 November 2009

    Conclusion What is perhaps too difficult to put into words is the simple enjoyment you get out of this game. In all honestly, this is one of the most enjoyable games of the year, if not generation, and heck, maybe even ever. It looks, feels, and above all else sounds perfect. Single player is great, co-operative is better, versus is a fun side-dish to the Mario feast, and the only thing that could have made this game any better is the ability to use the Wii’s classic... Read more

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New Super Mario Bros. Wii, like all the previous releases in the Super Mario Bros. franchise is a side-scrolling platforming game where players collect coins as they attempt to make their way through progressively more difficult game levels using their ability to time jumps over obstacles and avoid a slew of enemies.

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