Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Adventure, Platform
- Platforms: Wii, Wii U
- Developers: Nintendo EAD
- Publishers: Nintendo
New Super Mario Bros. Wii: A Co-op Mario Adventure for the Whole Family
Released in 2009 for the Nintendo Wii, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a side-scrolling 2.5D Mario platformer and the tenth game in the Super Mario series. The game is a follow-up to the Nintendo DS game New Super Mario Bros. and features many of the same gameplay elements, such as collecting coins, power-ups, and stars while jumping and running through a variety of levels. However, New Super Mario Bros. Wii also introduces some new features, such as the ability to play with up to four players simultaneously in co-op or vs. modes.
Gameplay
New Super Mario Bros. Wii features a variety of gameplay modes, including:
- Single-player mode: In single-player mode, players control Mario or Luigi as they travel through eight worlds, each with its own unique theme and set of levels. Players must collect coins, power-ups, and stars while jumping and running through the levels, avoiding enemies and obstacles.
- Co-op mode: In co-op mode, up to four players can team up to play through the game’s levels together. Players can work together to overcome challenges, such as defeating enemies and solving puzzles.
- Vs. mode: In vs. mode, up to four players can compete against each other in a variety of challenges, such as races and battles.
New Features
New Super Mario Bros. Wii introduces a number of new features to the Mario series, including:
- New power-ups: New Super Mario Bros. Wii introduces two new power-ups: the Propeller Mushroom and the Penguin Suit. The Propeller Mushroom allows players to fly through the air, while the Penguin Suit allows players to slide on ice and swim underwater.
- New enemies: New Super Mario Bros. Wii also introduces a number of new enemies, such as the Sledge Bro, the Charvaargh, and the Mega Goomba. These new enemies add new challenges to the game’s levels.
- New levels: New Super Mario Bros. Wii features over 80 levels, each with its own unique design and challenges. The levels are set in a variety of environments, such as forests, castles, and underwater worlds.
Reception
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was a critical and commercial success. The game received praise for its fun and challenging gameplay, its beautiful graphics, and its innovative new features. The game sold over 30 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling Wii games of all time.
Conclusion
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a fantastic side-scrolling platformer that is perfect for both single-player and multiplayer gameplay. The game’s charming visuals, catchy music, and challenging levels make it a must-play for fans of the Mario series and platformers in general.
Review Score
8.5/10
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