I grew up on Super Mario games…. heck I can still remember buying my first video game console (The ol’ Black and White Gameboy) and playing my first ever game (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins). While I may slightly lean into RPG’s and more tactical games nowadays, I have always had a soft spot for side-scrolling platformers in many shapes and forms.
The New Super Marios Bros series has been about bringing a modern touch to the old side-scrolling platformer line of games, and personally I thought they lost the charm of the original platformers and would infact like to see a modernized port of some of their older games. BUT, this is just my opinion as the line of games seem to be quite successful for Nintendo with several releases in the series having been made since.
The next installment in the series is coming to the Wii U, with the announcement during Nintendo’s press conference of New Super Mario Bros U! Here are just a few of the features they are promoting for the game:
FEATURES:
- Swoop through levels and cling to walls when Mario transforms into Flying Squirrel Mario, or gently float through the air while hanging onto Tiny Balloon Yoshi.
- The Wii U GamePad controller offers a new way to play multiplayer in this game. An extra player can jump into the action using the new Boost mode, creating platforms out of thin air to help others navigate tricky stages or access hidden or hard-to-reach items.
- Boost mode also makes cooperative speed runs possible for the first time. Use the GamePad to interact with and manipulate enemies and objects in real time, allowing for new ways to find the fastest routes through each level.
- Play on the big screen or the small screen. Switch game play from the TV to the GamePad at any time to continue playing even when others are using the TV.
- Experience Mario together like never before with Miiverse. See other players’ comments and accomplishments while you play and leave your own feedback for others to see when connected to the Nintendo Network.
Check out this game exclusively for the Wii U this holiday season!
