Video Game Review: 'New Super Mario Bro. Wii'

Today is apparently Mario Day here at TechieSmarts because we have another review for another outstanding Mario game.  'New Super Mario Bros. Wii' is a title not to be missed.  Why?  Easy, it simply takes the best from previous Mario games, put a spin on it and makes them better.  Then hand delivers them to the player in a package that is a blast for one player and equally as fun for up to 4 players.  That's right, 4 players on the same screen simultaneously.  It's crazy to say the least.

I love playing multiplayer games, the experience they give is second to none (most of the time).  And sometimes playing by yourself just gets boring.  But with 'New Super Mario Bros. Wii' the boring doesn't ever really surface.  Remember back in the old days, when two siblings could play a game of 'Super Mario Bros.' but they had to take turns playing.  Not anymore, the developers even threw in concepts from the classic level designs into the newer ones.  Secondary players are allowed to pick between 3 characters (other than Mario).  They can play as either Luigi or one of two different colored Toads.  The dev's included attacks and moves from the newer games as well.  You can go the Ground Pound, Super Jumps, Somersaults, and Twirls just like in 'Super Mario Galaxy'.

We also have an assortment of power ups as well.  We have my favorite, the propeller helmet which lets you twirl across the level.  We have the fire flower, giant mushroom, mini mushroom, and Penguin Suits to name a few.  The game also doesn't skimp out on game modes either.  They offer a co-op mode, a competitive mode, Free For All, and Coin Battle Modes.  Mix this with up to 4 players on screen at the same time.  And good times are sure to follow.  The games level selection is reminiscent of old school 'Super Mario Bros. 3' where you move Mario via a map screen to each level.  Even the Toad Huts with Power-Up games have returned.

Any Mario fan needs to pick this title up.  It's a blast even if you prefer to play through by yourself. 

I give it 10 Stars out of 10 Stars.