New Super Mario Bros. Wii – Video Review Roundup

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IGN, Video Review:

1UP – 100
For every developer or publisher who’s ever dreamed of pushing beyond the demographic limitations of “hardcore” or “casual” gamers, here is how you do it. And were that universal appeal NSMB Wii’s sole achievement, it would be one of the most important games in recent memory. But, no: It’s also ridiculously fun. [Grade = A+]

Nintendo Life – 100
New Super Mario Bros. brings all of the classic fun from past Super Mario Bros. releases together in one amazing greatest hits-style gameplay experience and does so in a way that only Nintendo themselves can do. If you only buy one game for your Wii console for the rest of your life, make sure it’s this one.

Official Nintendo Magazine UK – 96
Bigger, better and harder than NSMB DS, this is the Mario game we were waiting for. Essential. [Dec 2009, p.96]

Game Informer – 93
It doesn’t matter if your first gaming system was the NES or DS; New Super Mario Bros. Wii proves that 2D platformers are still a blast. Longtime gamers will love the countless throwbacks to previous titles, and the multiplayer gameplay is fantastic (albeit hectic) fun for everyone.

IGN AU – 92
New Super Mario Bros. Wii demonstrates one more time why Nintendo are masters of the all-ages gaming market, relevant and refreshing but at all times reverent and above all, incredible fun.

Computer and Video Games – 90
NSMBW is a stunning game in single-player, and a chaotic barrel of light-hearted laughs in multiplayer, accessible to beginners while truly challenging to long-term fans. Well done, Nintendo.

GameSpy – 90
If you have friends who enjoy videogames, this is one to play together. It’s made specifically for that — and yeah, it’s got all the painstaking collectibles and supplemental multiplayer challenges you already assumed it did, so you’re going to play it for quite a while. And if you just want a serious challenge, play alone and revel in the pure joy of death. Either way, it’s a damn fine Mario game.

Destructoid – 90
Despite being feeling and looking somewhat familiar (which is definitely a positive in this case), New Super Mario Bros. Wii is one of your safest and best bet on the Wii this year.

GameTrailers – 89
The multiplayer element, though far from its selling point, adds a welcome, manic element that amounts to icing on the cake. This, simply, 2D Mario at its best, and it’s been a long time coming.

IGN – 89
I really, really like New Super Mario Bros. Wii…[But i]t plays it safe with established gameplay with very little in the way of new innovation. It also lacks online multiplayer in a generation where such a feature is expected.

GameSpot – 85
Classic gameplay, challenging levels, and some fun multiplayer make New Super Mario Bros. Wii another stellar outing for the plump plumber.

NGamer UK – 85
Curiously forgettable and throwaway compared to the Mario platforming standard, but as a social experience ti’s up there with the best on Wii. [Winter

Play Magazine - 85
Can a game be worth purchasing without being brilliant? It depends on your wallet. The first few hours of multiplayer are going to be worth the sticker price, but the rest of the game is nearly inaccessible for four simultaneous gamers.

Giant Bomb - 80
New Super Mario Bros. Wii doesn't make dramatic changes to the "New" game that was released on the DS, but by offering more substantial multiplayer and a set of new levels to conquer, it stands out as one of the Wii's best.

GameDaily - 80
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a wonderful video game, but its designers drew upon 24 years of familiarity to produce an experience that makes us smile one moment and shrug the next.

Games Radar (in-house) - 70
Nintendo saved the industry with games like this, so we’re sad to say the latest lacks the imaginative spark found in past entries. Easily the weakest of the 2D Marios, but even the worst Mario is better than most other.

Edge Magazine - 70
Despite the lack of ingenuity on display, NSMB Wii's thrash of four players does bring uproarious anarchy to the sofa for short periods of time. [Dec 2009, p.86]

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