- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release Date: Nov 18, 2012
- Summary:
- Developer: Nintendo
- Genre(s): Platformers
- # of players: 1-5
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 65 out of 70
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Mixed: 5 out of 70
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Negative: 0 out of 70
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Nov 22, 201295There are curmudgeons out there who will skip this game because of the liberal Mario throwbacks, but they're missing the forest for the trees. Inventive level design, loads of content, and the shockingly profound boost mode make this one of the best 2D platformers out there.
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Nov 26, 201286Struggles to capture the creative spark of its NES/SNES ancestors, but this is rock solid platforming elevated through a renewed focus on skilled play.
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Jan 22, 201386A solid entry in the Mario franchise. It doesn't do anything to shake up the formula, but I think this is one of those franchises that have proven time and time again that you don't mess with a good thing.
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Dec 1, 201270New Super Mario Bros U is a Mario game – through and through. In some ways, this is the best game in the "New"-series thus far, with well designed levels, a lengthy campaign, and a plethora of hidden secrets around every twist and turn. The game offers plenty. It's also pretty much the same game we played in 2009, with some small changes, and can at times seem superfluous.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 58 out of 68
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Mixed: 5 out of 68
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Negative: 5 out of 68
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