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New Super Mario Bros. U Wii U
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Nov 18, 2012
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Metascore
84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics What's this?

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  • Summary: It was just another dinner at the castle with Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Princess Peach... Until suddenly the vicious Koopa fleet invades Mushroom kingdom airspace and launches a full-scale assault! With Bowser at the helm and his Koopalings each in their own custom airships, the castle is under attack with the Princess trapped inside—and the heroes have been cast out to the four corners of the Mushroom Kingdom. Will they make it back in time to save the day? … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. IGN
    Nov 15, 2012
    91
    Nintendo's approach here strikes a great balance in all areas, ranging from its difficulty to design to enemies and bosses.
  2. Eurogamer
    Nov 15, 2012
    90
    Is the plumber's Wii U debut as good as his recent 3D outings? Not quite, but for the New Super Mario Bros. series, it's a real step forward in detailing, imagination and character.
  3. G4 TV
    Nov 15, 2012
    70
    New Super Mario Bros. U is a solid game, but one whose core experience is as conservative as can be and the level design, graphics, and sound are nearly identical to previous entries. The co-op features, however, are excellent, as are the new challenge modes.

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