I pre-ordered this without a thought because I loved New Super Mario Bros. U. Perhaps that was my first mistake. I love platforming games and have since playing the original Mario Bros. since the 1980's. The reason why I was disappointed with this game was simply because it wasn't what I expected from Nintendo's Mario franchise. What I wanted was 8 new worlds with all new levels. After all, the game description did say over 80 new levels. Instead, this is what you get:
* All the worlds are the same from New Super Mario Bros. U (Acorn Plains, Layer Cake Desert, etc.). I was expecting new worlds with completely new levels just for Luigi. I was most disappointed with this.
* Most of the cut scenes are the same (minor tweaks based on the lack of Mario as a playable character)
* Each level in each world is a re-hash of the original (although some do feel completely different)
* Almost every level you only get 100 seconds to complete it. There are no checkpoint flags and the levels are short. I don't understand this design decision as I like to take my time and not feel rushed through a game. I like to figure out the best path and the best way to grab Star Coins instead of just plowing through a level. You can argue this adds to the challenge (and it does) but I don't care as I personally don't like speed runs.
* Luigi's handles differently than Mario. He can jump higher and "float" down after a jump. He soars through the air compared to Mario. This makes completing the levels more fun and I do like this change of controls. The amount of ground Luigi can cover in a short amount of time is amazing. Perhaps this is why there is a 100 second time limit (which I still dislike).
* This game is more challenging than it's Mario predecessor. This can be good or bad. I like the challenge and after I swallowed the bad taste of the level rehash, short time limit, and same worlds, I found myself immersed in the game trying to get all the Star Coins. However, younger kids (perhaps 7 or below) may find this game simply too hard. However, they can help out with the GamePad (touch enemies to stun them and create platforms to help out) or they can be the Nabbit character, who is invincible to enemies. However, this may only hold the younger kids' attention for so long.
So, I'm going to let you decided if this game is something you'll like based on the above. I'm not going to recommend it one way or the other. This game is a challenge and I believe if you know what you're getting into then you'll have fun.
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Customer reviews
Top reviews from other countries
Mitchell
Game disc with case and viewing the electronic manual
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 13, 2020
Game disc with case and viewing the electronic manual
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 13, 2020
Was not complete it came did not include game manual or club Nintendoinsert card. It did include viewing manual. Rest over all good
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on May 13, 2020
Images in this review
Dakota Smith
Luigi finally getting the spotlight
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on August 30, 2013
