Excerpt: 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 …
Pros: Fantastic controls, Great level design, Yoshi!, Everyone can enjoy it, Cleans up all the problems of the DS original
Cons: Fantastic controls, Great level design, Yoshi!, Everyone can enjoy it, Cleans up all the problems of the DS original
Conclusion: New Super Mario Bros Wii - overall - is a brilliant platformer. The only real issue being a lack of controller options.
Pros: Four-player co-op or competitive play, Classic themes and gameplay married to newer concepts, Nostalgically awesome
Cons: 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...
Conclusion: 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.
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.
Excerpt: New Super Mario Bros. is one of the highest selling Nintendo DS games to date. The title returned Mario to his 2D platformer roots, and took inspiration from many of his...
Conclusion: 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.
Pros: Great level design, Challenging difficulty, Plenty of replay value, Multiplayer can be fun if you're not taking it too seriously.
Cons: Multiplayer can be frustrating if you're taking it seriously, Motion control-based moves can lead to control lapses, No Classic Controller support.
Excerpt: Amazingly it's been 18 years since we last saw Mario in a side scrolling console classic. Not since the days of Super Mario World on the SNES have we been able to...
Pros: Classic Mario elements remain, Introduction of new power ups, Four player multiplayer, Super Guide tool, Classic controls mixed with Wii features, Different modes
Cons: At times hectic multiplaying, No online capabilities
Excerpt: New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a game that the old school crowd has wanted for years, as the warm memories of 8-bit platforming joy still hold a special place in the hearts...
Excerpt: Before Mario went into 3D, turned paper-thin, threw parties or made that unforgettable trip to Isle Delfino, he was a platforming plumber on a mission.
Excerpt: Although I love playing videogames, very rarely do I ever pay full price for a game - normally I wait until it has gone down in price at least somewhat. Super Mario Bros.