New Super Mario Bros. U

November 18, 2012 Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo, Nintendo Nintendo
Platform Adventure
WiiU
About

New Super Mario Bros. U is a side-scrolling 2.5D platform game, and the fourth and latest installment in the New Super Mario Bros. series. As the sequel to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the game is a follow-up game of New Super Mario Bros. 2. It uses new, more detailed background styles and models and introduces the Flying Squirrel power-up, acquired by Mario and his friends from an item called the Super Acorn, as well as utilizing the Wii U GamePad in Boost Mode. In addition to the core campaign, there are also challenge modes.
Storyline

Bowser’s gang has taken over Princess Peach’s Castle! This time, the goal of the journey is Peach’s occupied castle!
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User Score
79.9
Critic Score
79.1
Total Score
186
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Game Info

Release Date November 18, 2012
Developer Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo, Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Perspective Side view
Themes Action, Comedy, Kids
New Super Mario Bros. U

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