Review – New Super Mario Bros. Wii
In a nutshell: Mario and company return to their 2D-platforming roots and we could not be happier.
Why you should play it: It is a new 2D Mario game on a console, which is exactly what a great many gamers have dreamed about for a long time. Plays even better than classic Mario games of the past. Multiplayer with up to four at a time can make NSMBW extremely fun and very challenging for even the best 2D Mario players out there. Replay value is extremely high. Good new power-ups. Wonderful level design. Old and new tunes go perfectly with each level. Fantastic platforming. Yoshi is back!
Why you may want to avoid it: No support for the classic controller leaves gamers scratching their heads. While multiplayer can be extremely fun, it can also be just as frustrating (especially if one player is much more skilled than the others).
Final Thoughts: Playing through NSMBW solo is a blast. Playing through with at least one other player adds so much more depth and challenge to a classic formula that we all know and love. This game is an instant classic in every way and is already in my top 5 Mario adventure games of all time. A must have for every Wii owner.
