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[Game Podunk] New Super Mario Bros Wii: Not A Classic, But Still Fun

January 15, 2010 in Reviews comments 2

If you haven't already jumped on the latest Mario band wagon, you might be wondering if it's worth the leap. Game Podunk's rrquinta takes a close look at both the single player and multiplayer aspects of New Super Mario Bros Wii, and lets you know how the game measures up.

When it comes down to it, NSMB-Wii is a fun, challenging game best played solo, although it does offer fun for multiplayer. When it comes down to it, I don't think it's nearly as good as SMB3 or SMBW, but it's still a game every Wii owner should have.

While the main game did feel a bit short, you do have incentives to replay. For example, you will unlock a ninth world once you beat the game the first time, and in order to unlock each level of that world, you must collect ALL the big coins from each level of the corresponding world. This is definitely a challenge and a motivator to keep coming back. You also are encouraged to replay some of the levels in solo mode by "rescuing a Toad" - you have to carry him all the way to the end of the level, and if you do so successfully, you earn three 1-ups. In addition, you can spend your star coins at Peach's castle to unlock all sorts of extras, including videos of the real pros playing through levels. In addition, many levels have multiple exits and other secrets for you to discover, leading to a lot of replay value.
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    skygear75 Jan 15, 10
    Sounds like it's another solid game
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    ZL Jan 15, 10
    Here's my honest two cents. Super Mario Bros. Wii is actually a fun game. It's definitely fun when you're with another player playing through the levels. Just the two of you, if there's more, it becomes really irritating. I loved playing with my little brother because we worked together. But, when someone else was added to the party, it just did not work. The stages were not meant for more than 2 people. There were times where someone just had to die because they weren't quick enough, one of use accidentally got in the way, or they were just messing around. So, it just created chaos.

    After beating the game, there's not much to do but to get the golden coins, which you'll then be rewarded with the secret world. It's challenging too. But after beating those levels and getting their respective coins, there's nothing else to do.

    It's a good game, but it won't last you that long.

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