- January 11, 2019
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
One of the best Wii U games gets a wonderful Switch remaster that brings to life its multiplayer mayhem better than ever before.
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Nintendo SwitchAbout
"New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe" is a platformer game that offers two family-friendly adventures, New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, playable solo or with up to three friends. The game features 164 platforming courses and includes new playable characters like Nabbit and Toadette, each with unique attributes. With simple controls, this game is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels.
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe offers a delightful and expansive platforming experience with over 160 well-designed levels, combining classic gameplay with modern visuals.
- The game features engaging multiplayer modes that promote teamwork and competition, making it a fun choice for families and friends.
- With intuitive controls and the introduction of new characters like Toadette and Nabbit, the game provides accessibility for younger players while maintaining the charm of the Mario franchise.
- Players familiar with the original Wii U version may find little new content to justify a second purchase, as the game feels somewhat dated.
- The save system can be frustrating, especially for a portable game, and some players noted that the art and soundtrack lack innovation.
- While the game is accessible for younger audiences, some experienced players may find the overall difficulty to be lower than expected, with a lack of variety in power-ups.
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The gameplay of U Deluxe is characterized by intuitive and responsive controls, blending classic 2D platforming with modern visuals for a seamless experience. It offers engaging cooperative and competitive modes, diverse character playstyles, and beautifully designed levels that keep the gameplay fresh. While the core mechanics are polished and enjoyable, some players note issues with aging visuals and the frustration of returning to the world map after each death.
“The controls are intuitive and responsive, ensuring smooth gameplay.”
“The game combines classic 2D platforming mechanics with modern visuals and design elements, creating a seamless and enjoyable experience.”
“The cooperative gameplay promotes teamwork and coordination, making it a great option for multiplayer gaming sessions.”
“But this is the oldest of the Wii U games to have found new life on Switch, and gameplay aside, aging visuals and the colossal irritation of being kicked back to the world map after every death stand out as things in need of attention.”
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Review – What Is New Is Old Is New Again
An incredibly strong platforming package is enough to overcome what problems, old and new, this offering has. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is recommended to all platforming fans.
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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe bundles New Super Mario Bros. U and the much, much harder New Super Luigi U into a single package on the Switch. The combo will satisfy any fan of old-school Mario platformers.
70%New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)
If you played New Super Mario Bros. U the first time around, it’s hard recommending its Deluxe iteration unless you simply can’t be bothered to plug in your Wii U again. However, if you were waiting all these years for an easy mode, playing through the game as Toadette will surely satisfy.
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