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New Super Mario Bros. Wii-enhanced version hits Europe this year

by Steven Williamson on 28 September 2009, 14:40

Tags: New Super Mario Bros. (Wii), Nintendo (TYO:7974), Wii, Action/Adventure

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For the first time we'll be able to experience the classic Mario platform game on Wii when it launches across Europe on 20th November.

A 2D adventure, the game follows the style of New Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo DS. Princess Peach has been kidnapped by Bowser and it’s up to Mario to save her, but this time he’s not alone! Up to four players can join in the fun at the same time, playing as Mario, Luigi or either one of the Toads. Of course, you can also play solo and perfect your performance but there's also multiplayer to get to stuck into.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers a mix of cooperative and competitive play. Work together to rescue Princess Peach, or use your skills to battle for the best ranking. Co-operate by saving your friends from danger – or get rid of the competition by tossing them straight into it!

The motion control capabilities of Wii have been implemented to enhance the gameplay at certain stages. For example, the player can angle a see-saw like platform by tilting the Wii Remote, to reach secret areas or angle the beam of a lamp to see the way in the dark.

New features in the game include the new propeller suit, which, by shaking the Wii Remote, allows your character to fly and hover – great for reaching secret areas. We can also use our suit to help our fellow players, for instance if another player picks us up, we can both fly together! There is a new penguin suit too which enables us to throw ice balls at our enemy, jump onto our stomach and slide with incredible speed across icy sections of a stage. We'll also get the chance to ride different Yoshis, using their tongues to swallow enemies – or their fellow players!

New Super Mario Bros. Wii is also the first Nintendo game to feature a dynamic help system, which allows you to access a mode which allows you to watch how a level can be completed if you are stuck. The best thing about this mode is that you are free to jump into the action you’re watching on screen at any time!



20th November 2009 is the date to pencil in your diaries.


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New Super Mario Bros. Wii is also the first Nintendo game to feature a dynamic help system, which allows you to access a mode which allows you to watch how a level can be completed if you are stuck. The best thing about this mode is that you are free to jump into the action you’re watching on screen at any time!
Sounds somewhat similar to Braid in that respect.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/900816/
To me it sounds more like you get to watch a walkthrough in game of how to solve the puzzle, rather than actually being able to reverse time/your actions ala braid.
I'm really not looking forward to this game as much as I thought I would. I mean, sure it's classic Mario platforming with co-op support, but I would be looking forward to a Mario with motion support platforming this season. You know, like Galaxy except VERY motion-y and co-op enabled.