New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Review Thread

vaderise · Jan 9, 2019

Savantcore · Jan 9, 2019

Had no idea that this was a thing, might pick it up.

NotLiquid · Jan 9, 2019

I'm gonna sit out on this one, but if you've never played NSMBU, the game is very much recommended

Comic Obsessed · Jan 9, 2019

Just as expected, is scoring lower than the original.

Which is understandable. As I've said before, NSMBU pretty much got the reverse effect of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. While DKCTF got better reception with the years up to the point of becoming a cult classic, NSMBU got simply blander and blander everytime a new 2D platformer was released after it.

There are better games releasing this month on Switch that deserve our support more anyway.

Jindrax · Jan 9, 2019

When does this drop?

Comic Obsessed said:
There are better games releasing this month on Switch that deserve our support more anyway.

Could you recommend some other platformers on switch that are better?

Kiraly · Jan 9, 2019

Sounds about right. Reviewers recognising it as a good to great Mario, but also admitting Nintendo could and should have done more to make it a more enticing product.

sir_crocodile · Jan 9, 2019

This is the best 2D mario game since the SNES btw, so if you didn't get it on wiiu it should be a no-brainer to pick it up.

MouldyK · Jan 9, 2019

GameXplain (Mixed):

Noppie · Jan 9, 2019

sir_crocodile said:
This is the best 2D mario game since the SNES btw, so if you didn't get it on wiiu it should be a no-brainer to pick it up.

Mario Maker is better

Glio · Jan 9, 2019

Great game continues to be great game but they sell it expensive with little news

All right.

Jonneh · Jan 9, 2019

I personally enjoy NSMBU but there's some rather baffling design decisions in this port. I don't understand why Toadette and Nabbit are mandatory multiplayer characters if you're playing with four people and why you can't toggle their handicaps off. Why can't all players play by the same rules?

Jimnymebob · Jan 9, 2019

2nd best in the main series behind 3.

Limabean01 · Jan 9, 2019

vaderise said:
Reviews are dropping in. Personally, as i've never owned a WiiU i am beyond excited to play this.

EGM 90/10
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/new-super-mario-bros-u-deluxe-review/

Game Informer 85/10
https://www.gameinformer.com/review/new-super-mario-bros-u-deluxe/not-new-but-still-super

We Got This Covered 80/10
https://www.gameinformer.com/review/new-super-mario-bros-u-deluxe/not-new-but-still-super

Gamespot 7/10
https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/new-super-mario-bros-u-deluxe-review-its-a-me-agai/1900-6417061/

Gamesbeat 75/10
https://venturebeat.com/2019/01/09/new-super-mario-bros-u-deluxe-review/

Video Reviews:

GameXplain

MojoPlays:

75/10? 80/10? 85/10? 90/10?!?!

This has to be the highest scoring game in history! :p

SinCityAssassin · Jan 9, 2019

Yep its a NSMB

Clive · Jan 9, 2019

Might as well look up the reviews for the Wii U version if you haven't played it. It's the best 2D Mario game IMO. Maybe a bit on the easy side but the Luigi remixed levels provide an increased challenge. The price tag feels a bit high but it's Nintendo so it's probably a good business move.

Scarecrow · Jan 9, 2019

Bought after all the recommendations in the OT. Hope it's as awesome as they say.

sir_crocodile · Jan 9, 2019

Noppie said:
Mario Maker is better

It's a better product, but it's not a 2D mario game, it's a 2D mario game maker.

TheBaldwin · Jan 9, 2019

NotLiquid said:
I'm gonna sit out on this one, but if you've never played NSMBU, the game is very much recommended

Pretty much why im grabbing it

Mario odyssey was the first mario game i played and loved it, so going to hop in and try the 2d ones

Comic Obsessed · Jan 9, 2019

Jindrax said:
Could you recommend some other platformers on switch that are better?

Rayman Legends and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze of course.

In terms of simply better games releasing this month: Tales of Vesperia, Travis Strikes Again and Dragon: Marked for Death.

RockmanBN · Jan 9, 2019

That price aint fot me. $20 is the most that I'd for. The NSMB style peak meh.

Mcjmetroid · Jan 9, 2019

Jindrax said:
Could you recommend some other platformers on switch that are better?

Why just recently there's Monster Boy and the cursed Kingdom. While not strictly only a platformer of course, It's quite different to Mario BUT:
It's cheaper, looks better, has much more depth to it than a 2D Mario platformer, It's NEW game.

Kiraly · Jan 9, 2019

Jindrax said:
When does this drop?

Could you recommend some other platformers on switch that are better?

Friday.

Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze is, in my opinion, the best platformer I have ever played. Also on Switch.

The Bookerman · Jan 9, 2019

sir_crocodile said:
This is the best 2D mario game since the SNES btw, so if you didn't get it on wiiu it should be a no-brainer to pick it up.

Wah Wah...

LuisGarcia · Jan 9, 2019

Never played it before so excited.

Forkball · Jan 9, 2019

NSMBU is definitely the best of the series from the perspective of pure level design, but I understand people being burned out or finding it bland. If you've never played it I would highly recommend it though, the challenge levels are really creative and awesome. Super Luigi U is basically proto-Mario Maker with its weird and unorthodox levels.

vaderise · Jan 9, 2019

Limabean01 said:
75/10? 80/10? 85/10? 90/10?!?!

This has to be the highest scoring game in history! :p

Sorry about that. Fixed the scores and added some new reviews.

Friskykillface · Jan 9, 2019

If you've never played it then you should get it day 1
New super Luigi expansion is amazing as well, made me go mad lol

These scores are what I figured tbh

Datajoy · Jan 9, 2019

Sort of surprised by the lowish scores.

TheZjman · Jan 9, 2019

sir_crocodile said:
This is the best 2D mario game since the SNES btw, so if you didn't get it on wiiu it should be a no-brainer to pick it up.

This. A terrific Mario game, that was just released too soon after the other NSMB games. But it is fantastic.

mandiller · Jan 9, 2019

Worth it if you haven't played the Wii U version. It's the best of the 'New' style Mario platformers. Really solid game.

Ethifury · Jan 9, 2019

Jonneh said:
I personally enjoy NSMBU but there's some rather baffling design decisions in this port. I don't understand why Toadette and Nabbit are mandatory multiplayer characters if you're playing with four people and why you can't toggle their handicaps off. Why can't all players play by the same rules?

I agree. I wasn't aware you couldn't do that. Definitely doesn't add up.

Future Gazer · Jan 9, 2019

Jonneh said:
I personally enjoy NSMBU but there's some rather baffling design decisions in this port. I don't understand why Toadette and Nabbit are mandatory multiplayer characters if you're playing with four people and why you can't toggle their handicaps off. Why can't all players play by the same rules?

lol wut. That makes no sense.

OrakioRob · Jan 9, 2019

It's my favorite 2D Mario game, but it looks like the deluxe version is filled with bad decisions :(

NuclearCake · Jan 9, 2019

The Gamexplain review sums this game up perfectly.

Anthony Hopkins · Jan 9, 2019

Is Mario maker coming to switch?

Mcjmetroid · Jan 9, 2019

Jonneh said:
I personally enjoy NSMBU but there's some rather baffling design decisions in this port. I don't understand why Toadette and Nabbit are mandatory multiplayer characters if you're playing with four people and why you can't toggle their handicaps off. Why can't all players play by the same rules?

I was also never a big fan of the screen pausing for a split second everytime someone gets a powerup either.
That's in this version as well right?
Also the bumping.

Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze's 2 player, while not perfect was more enjoyable than this.

Jazzem · Jan 9, 2019

Can't believe they're still using Wii era character models in this...they look so ropey compared to every other Switch Mario game :/ Of course it wasn't really acceptable on Wii U in 2012 either

Changing the mid-air spin to the jump button is also odd, can see it as an accessibility thing in some ways but it's unsurprising yet maddening they don't let you put it back on a shoulder button...

Still, for anyone getting this, don't sleep on the excellent and easily missed challenge mode, it's where a lot of my playtime was spent back on Wii U. This Nintendolife video does a great job showing its infuriating yet compelling nature

sir_crocodile · Jan 9, 2019

Anthony Hopkins said:
Is Mario maker coming to switch?

Nothing annouced. Really hoping so. Lots of content missing from the original I'm hoping to see in a potential sequel.

Zem · Jan 9, 2019

If you've never played it then you should get Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze or Celeste instead. It's so bland. The Luigi stuff was slightly better but it's not worth the full price.

AztecComplex · Jan 9, 2019

I'll proably buy it to play with my gf but I cant stand the NSMB graphic style. I cant stand it anymore, they havent changed it since 2006. I remember a time when SMB2, SMB3, SMW, SMW2 Yoshis Island all looked different from each other. The NSMB games have been on autopilot since NSMB Wii. I wish Nintendo came up with a new line of 2D Mario games after this one.

bane833 · Jan 9, 2019

It´s a solid game but i wouldn´t recommend it to anyone at that ridiculous price point. There are plenty of better Jump´n´Runs on the Switch.

vaderise · Jan 9, 2019

Zem said:
If you've never played it then you should get Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze or Celeste instead. It's so bland. The Luigi stuff was slightly better but it's not worth the full price.

Shut up Other Ron.

Kazuma Kiryu · Jan 9, 2019

The Bookerman said:
Wah Wah...

Jeff is totally right about New Super Mario Bros.

Ryu_Ken · Jan 9, 2019

Not surprised by the low scores. Yes it's a good game but it's $60 and 6 years old.

massoluk · Jan 9, 2019

Ehh? Can't say ~80 is a bad score, but I kinda expect ~90 since this game usually ended up on best Mario game ever on many people's lists

Red · Jan 9, 2019

I'm disappointed that the block-dropping mode wasn't included. Was hoping they'd integrate it on the TV screen somehow. Let a player drag around a dotted block and choose where to place it or something.

chusetto · Jan 9, 2019

It's gonna sell like hotcakes

AztecComplex · Jan 9, 2019

Jimx26 said:
Not surprised by the low scores. Yes it's a good game but it's $60 and 6 years old.

I only now realized Nintendo is charging full price for an already so-so game except now its also a 6 year old game! Dammit.

Mhj · Jan 9, 2019

If I played the WiiU version, is there anything new or is it a straight port more or less?

BassForever · Jan 9, 2019

Jonneh said:
I personally enjoy NSMBU but there's some rather baffling design decisions in this port. I don't understand why Toadette and Nabbit are mandatory multiplayer characters if you're playing with four people and why you can't toggle their handicaps off. Why can't all players play by the same rules?

This was easily my biggest disappointment with the port when it was announced. Nabbit already weakened 4 player Luigi U now it seems they've contaminated the main game :/

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