How New Super Luigi U Turned THE WORST Mario Game Into One Of The BEST- Better Than Mario U?

Revisiting New Super Mario Bros. U left me feeling quite surprised, mostly not in a good way. Even though I wanted a Wii U to play Mario U, New Super Luigi U had me much more intrigued. Luigi has always been one of my favorite Mario characters and I LOVED the idea of a Luigi focused platformer. Even though the game is technically an expansion of New Super Luigi U, most consider it it's own game. Similar to how most would not see Wario Land and Yoshi's Island as "Super Mario Land 3" and "Super Mario World 2". The question is, is Luigi U as amazing as I thought it would be?

[@Awoken_YKW_Fan9001]

I remember using the Mini Mushroom in NSLU to fly over levels with the fun & floaty physics, it was hilarious. Like being a tiny green fly that still died in one hit, just soaring over everything.

[@Demeech]

It was great

[@noblehatterviolet]

nice pfp, Yo-Kai Watch is severely underrated.

[@tvs26]

Yeah I don’t get why people hate the mini mushroom i love using it

[@Whatchamacallit777]

@@Demeech Do you think there's a afterlife?mmmm

[@Whatchamacallit777]

@@tvs26 Do you think there's a afterlife?mmm

[@jtothepmoreno1010]

The Switch version does have another disadvantage- Nabbit and Toadette also add 100 seconds to the timer- so it defeats the purpose of Luigi U when you use them

[@imaginationsquare]

biggest designflaw imo

[@fan0]

But you can still pretend it is 100 seconds, just fall into the void when you are playing as Toadette/Nabbit when timer hits 100

[@luginess0]

Why? I never played the switch version Why

[@Demeech]

I don't understand why they made the Switch port beyond easy

[@TheCoolEevee]

@@Demeech I simply saw it as a way to make us all feel like idiots. Then again, it seems about 75% of the game industry is making us all feel like idiots as well. And that’s dumb.

[@SomniaCE]

Luigi U is a perfect example of how important level design is to a game. At a glance New Super Luigi Bros U is a bad game, but then you see the same mechanics, enemies, level themes and power ups used in level design that's actually inspired. Suddenly you realize that all NSMBU needed to be amazing was level design that didn't bore you to tears

[@Sydney_Angelyt]

how is it bad at a glance?

[@michailchytiroglou287]

@@Sydney_Angelyt same old graphics, same enemies, same map, same themes. However the original level design makes all the difference!

[@Super_star_remix]

Luigi U bores me to tears is pethic how rushed this game was and with levels like wiggler redo

[@spaceowl5957]

Why was u lvl design so boring? (I didn’t play it)

[@jamesrgamesoffical]

@spaceowl5957 it looks boring because it looks like everything we have already seen, actually playing the game shows otherwise because of the great level design

[@imaginationsquare]

Nabbit clearly is added because everyone knows how not fun multiplayer is sometimes because of how hectic it is. If you were to speedrun with multiple players at once, it is way too hard! Nabbit makes it playable and much more fun. (I speak from own experience)

[@Demeech]

Then they should get good at the game. In all seriousness, I'm fine with his inclusion, but I would've like a standard character as well.

[@neurath2638]

When I play with my daughter she uses Nabby or Peachette, I think they're perfect for younger audience

[@imaginationsquare]

@@Demeech It is bot a case of getting good. The game is still fairly playable, it is just way less fun.

[@TG03]

I kind of like playing as nabbit

[@Nadie47]

@@Demeech tbh "git gud" was never really a proper solution, especially when multiple (>2) players are involved.

[@megamix5403]

7:12 "All Peach is a tool who doesn't even care about Mario." You could say she's a ToadsTOOL. ... I'll see myself out. :V

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

**laugh track**

[@KamyAnai03]

Peach cares about Mario, but the princess Toads-tool joke is funny xD .

[@PikaTyler_]

something i dont see many people mention when they talk about this game is that nabbit actually makes multiplayer different and more fun, as long as you're only playing with 2 players. the reason is because nabbit's interactions with players are far different than how blue and yellow toad work. nabbit can completely pass through other players, he can't be picked up and because of his invincibility, nabbit is encouraged to take different paths through the level. because of this you wont be bumping into each other as much. nabbit being "easy mode" is only really if you choose to play as him in single player, if you're playing multiplayer with one other person though, its a blast just don't do it on the switch port, they made it so you can interact with nabbit like a normal character (picking up, not passing through players, etc.) yet another reason as to why the switch port is actively worse than the originals

[@Demeech]

Interesting! I did not know that.

[@narnianninja4964]

I bought the Deluxe version not knowing how much worse it is (on sale though). It NEVER fails to anger me how stupid it is that yellow and blue toad aren't separate characters that can be played at the same time. I wouldn't mind the assymetrical multiplayer the original had being gone if I could just play the game for real with my brothers!!!

[@Tephnos]

In which other ways is the Deluxe version worse than the originals?

[@TheFrantastic]

I gotta say, usually these kinds of real life skits make me cringe, but yours was simple and quick, and it felt appropriate for the context, so I actually enjoyed it, nicely done!

[@Demeech]

I rarely do them, but for this video it was worth it.

[@agreedboarart3188]

I personally can't stand cutaways and this video was no different.

[@SoshiTheYoshi]

2:49 No! NOOOOO!!! We are NOT resorting to that!!

[@Demeech]

This was specifically put in with you in mind.

[@zOOpygOOpert]

I personally disagree that trial and error is what ALL games are about

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Mario & Luigi Dream Team was also an important part of the year of Luigi as well

[@dabluepittoo-aqua4213]

New Super Luigi U was a rather nice surprise from The Year Of Luigi for sure. Another thing that could have made it better tho is if Daisy was player 4 instead of Nabbit. That'd be awesome!

[@KamyAnai03]

Or Luigi recued her in Sarasaland, it would be really cute and unique, not just a clone of NSMBU .

[@mattboioioing]

Your cartoon luigi impression was incredible, well done!

[@JuhMall01]

2:23 "The first game to have Luigi as a protagonist, is none other tha-" Me: MARIO IS MISSING! "Luigi's Hammer Toss." .......

[@Demeech]

That was the goal!

[@NavF1]

A game fully focused on Luigi is always gonna be treasure imo

[@superdajoka]

I just got this game for the Wii U, and I must say, it's very good! It turns a slow paced game into a speedruner's dream.

[@jackfalcon5125]

Ngl, I’m down for more of this content. I feel like soon enough you’ll be getting even more shared viewers from the audiences of like Nicobbq and Nathaniel Bandy. And I do enjoy how you talk about these games since I haven’t really seen these NSMB focused videos in many other places on KZbin. Personally I’d like to see you cover even more of this era for Nintendo. I’ll be sure to tune in next time.

[@Demeech]

Thank you! This is the very first time where not just one, but MANY videos are bringing in excellent views. I'd love to do this full time.

[@LexVanguard2004]

Can comfirm, am in the audience of Nathaniel Bandy and found this channel through recommended.

[@NavF1]

@@Demeech I can confirm, I instantly subscribed when I saw you starting to have a theme of videos entered around NSMB. You should really make it your niche, and as there are LOADS of Super Mario platforms you've got content for months

[@Sharpteeth32]

@@LexVanguard2004 "Laughs in Bathaniel Nandy"

[@calebdonaldson8770]

Agreed. As cheap as NSLU is for recycling like 90% of the original game, it's fresh idea of spicing up level play makes it a bit better than NSMBU, if you ask me. Despite the fact you can call it a ROM hack and wouldn't be too far off the margin, I relish in the fact that it is much more difficult. I'd say NSLU contends with the likes of NSMBWii, and was overall a great time. It could've been much better as a standalone title for the year of Luigi, of course, but I'll take what I can get. Hmm, 9/10.

[@porky1118]

10:46 Fun fact about Bullet Bill: The German translation of Bill just became "Willi", a direct translation of the name "Bill". So it's Kugelwilli. They should have called him Kugelkarl to resemble the idea, the English naming has, which clearly is the alliteration.

[@Axos_Abode]

Nabbit is if giving your baby cousin an unplugged controller was a character.

[@nathanielzuranski]

I absolutely fell in love with Luigi U when I first played it. I didn't think it was going to be any different but I played the first stage, heard the timer go off, saw the design of the first stage was different and that was it - I was hooked. Definitely a great way to shake up the "New" format.

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Have not had the pleasure to actually play through this game, except for a couple levels at GameStop. As a Luigi fan, I would want this regardless and agree it is a treasure.

[@desh206]

The mario movie looks way awesome than i exspet

[@blakeskit]

Demeech = Charlie Day

[@EnricosUtLP]

I disagree that Nabbit being added as an easy mode is a bad thing. Just because the game is easy for you, doesn't mean it's easy for everyone, and gaming should be enjoyable to everyone, not frustrating. By adding an easy mode, the game becomes more accessible, and there's nothing wrong with that. Though I will agree it is a bit annoying that the 4th player always needs to be playing an easy mode, that feels like a total oversight. I really enjoy this game though, this is one of the best 2D Mario games, the level design is amazing and it was really creative for a NSMB game.

[@stijngryp2589]

well if we're talking about the switch port toadette is classified as easy mode but she really doesn't make the game that much easier if we're talking about multiplayer

[@ErickGameplaysN64]

Nabbit is not Easy mode... It's broken mode

[@Demeech]

It was cool seeing him, but there should've been a standard character as well

[@snoxeri]

Easy mode is not "accessible". All games are accessible and your frustration is not the fault of the developers in every case (particularly in the case of platformers which are well-made).

[@user-mx8yn2vi3q]

@@snoxeri Celeste assist mode is accessible

[@harrybest2041]

5:30 Actually they considered extra Boost Rush packs for release as DLC, but they ultimately decided on New Super Luigi U due to the Year of Luigi going on at the time.

[@midnightroyal8953]

Ironically enough, I've never actually played NSMBU. My mom bought me Luigi U and I am forever grateful for that

[@JoBot__]

Nice.

[@user-bb2op9he1x]

2d sonic games still have a timer but it only counts the time you spend in a level similar to mario 64 but unlike mario 64 that timer actually matters because getting an S rank depends mostly on how quick you complete a level unlike mario 64 where I forget that a timer even exists

[@LexVanguard2004]

Lol that 90s Luigi accent is actually quite good. Personally I really like both New Soup U games, I feel like U fixed the problems of Wii, and Luigi U provides a fresh and creative spin on the original. Awesome video dude, we can tell you've worked hard on it.

[@Demeech]

Thank you! I'm pretty good at doing the 90s Luigi impersonation.

[@YashBeanz]

This was one of the only games I had growing up and i hugely preferred Luigi U over Mario U. I still don't know why, but I have over 200 hours on Luigi U because I practically 100%ed it everyday until I got 3D World and Galaxy 1 and 2. The physics are really fun and it has so much replay value from the shorter levels.

[@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171]

It is also more fun to speedrun. Some stages in New Super Mario Bros U take a long time to beat. Every level in NSLU can be beaten in about a minute excluding boss fights.

[@YashBeanz]

@@thesupervideogamenerdmore3171 it is pretty fun to speedrun. I've speedrunned a few levels and it's really fun because of Luigi's higher jump and the levels being around 15-30 seconds to beat.

[@MrDekgear]

Luigi U is uust a nice break from the standard Mario 2D formula. The timer never felt unfair, as the levels were perfectly designed with it in mind, making it a fun fast paced experience. The difficulty was just right too, not terribly difficult but not a walk in the park eithrr (aside from some of the endgame levels which were damn hard).

[@madcheeseburger3783]

I think it would've been funny if bowser captured mario instead of peach in this game and Luigi had to rescue him

[@a.mejia24]

Just imagine if Luigi would have picked up Daisy on the way and she was a playable character-

[@KamyAnai03]

Why not saving her in Saraland, c'mon even a brave guy as Mario was kidnaped by King Boo or a big powerful guy as DK by King K.Rool, Daisy is not a saiyan or something, remember that Tatanga takes control of Sarasaland once, he is as stronger as Bowser or more because he can kidnap a strong princess as Daisy, it would be really romantic that Luigi face his fears for save Daisy, a cute proof of love just like Mario and Peach does, why Peach need to be saved everytime?? .

[@TheDrunkLawyer]

An Italian from Brooklyn eating Little Caesars? Truly an alternate dimension

[@OttoBittoSplatoon]

I agree with your opinions and the initial skit was hilarious, you have potential 💪🏻 Maybe the intro was a bit too long and didn't need to talk about the whole Luigi history just for a review of NSLU

[@Demeech]

The main point as to why I covered the history of Luigi was to showcase how bad Mario Is Missing was and why it failed. Because Luigi U is that game done right. But I appreciate it!

[@antonretro]

Legendary intro. Excellent job as always!

[@Demeech]

Collab when!?

[@lorenzotommasuoli9290]

I just love your videos so much, it can really be seen how much effort you put into them and all the research you do for them, they're so enjoyable I have watched them multiple times but still enjoy them so much when I want to take my mind off things and relax🥰

[@megamix5403]

For me, I actually first discovered Luigi in Super Mario Bros. DX, by pressing select on the map, you can play as him. Lost Level physics and all. I know, I'm old haha. Irrelevant comment aside, I've seen both of your NSMBU videos, and I gotta say. I agree. NSLU is the better of the two. I remember I got NSMBU for free when I got MK8 and I never got around to beating it. NSLU on the other hand, I beat the game using the Mini Mushroom in the last Bowser fight. It was a true David and Goliath moment. lol Wish I still had my physical copy though, they're way past the $30 price tag nowadays.

[@jonathanhargraves2241]

Love the Luigi voice, reminds me so much of his voice in the cartoon

[@TheEPICMarioBros2]

it was actually very original to tie Mario's absence in this game to Mario Land 2, not only does it makes sense, but its way more creative than anything Nintendo has tried to do with 2D Mario

[@RyneMcKinney]

The opening skit was hilarious... Loved the video as well

[@Ivanegarcia]

6:59 Oh, not just Daisy. I once said/suggested that Waluigi should have been in NSLU as the final boss battle instead of Bowser.

[@KamyAnai03]

Or Tatanga, Waluigi is not evil enough, he can join the rescue like Wario does in SM64 Ds, Daisy is the princess that need to be rescued from Tatanga in a mision to save in Sarasaland again, Tatanga deserves a comeback .

[@DairXV]

Honestly? They should have replaced Nabbit with Daisy as the fourth person. Yes, new asset, but still would have been amusing to see Daisy platforming with Luigi to save Peach.

[@Demeech]

It would!

[@cubah1]

I could only play the lost levels as Luigi, I beat the whole game as him including the alphabet levels. I was a teenager then and it wasn’t easy. I may venture back to that game for another go

[@andrescube64]

The Segemnt of you Acting like Luigi, reminds me of the super Mario show. This game is really great.

[@RatLBoy]

I always imagined that Mario was in the bathroom when bowser attacked lol

[@kaedenbriggs9374]

Your quality of videos is amazing! Just found your channel this week and have been enjoying watching the videos on your channel and I think you deserve all the views you are getting and more! Keep making videos better and better and I think you can gain a massive following on the platform!

[@Demeech]

Thank you so much! Which ones were your favorite?

[@kaedenbriggs9374]

@@Demeech my favorites were the ones where.you anylizations about the New Super Mario Bros games, so this series of video, they were very interesting to watch

[@rens4354]

Dude I've been following you for quite a while now and man your content is godlike. Good sence of humor and you perfecly talk about the games. You got a new subscriber my dude keep it up💪🏼👍🏻

[@Demeech]

Thank you so much! Means a lot! This is the first video I completely made in my new editing software. So perhaps that's why the quality is noticeably better.

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

I will forever remember 2013 as the year of Luigi, truely an amazing year for me!!! #GoLuigi

[@Demeech]

Go green! 2013-2014 were great.

[@JoBot__]

@@Demeech I wish I could go back to then all the time. ^-^

[@chriscanul4075]

I remember being so hyped and loving every second of Luigi U, now I wanna play it again!

[@sebasllaura7254]

10:23 insert Fishy Boopkins quote

[@tommy2744]

being nabbit as a 4th player and stealing your friends power ups and pissing them off is hilarious

[@Tavanomg]

Wow this opened my eyes. Great video btw, I see you've put a lot of effort in it, despite being a small youtuber.

[@specterx2135]

0:14 Love the inclusion of a king bill. Favorite enemy

[@spikeyrex5873]

The audio is from the Mario Bros commercial for Atari 2600. Such an incredible commercial for such a terrible port.

[@jaytv25]

Demeech: games these days are too easy My super world: am I a joke to you

[@NPRoyalty]

Loved the intro with the old Luigi voice, got the flashbacks. :)

[@zachnewby4739]

Off topic: As a Luigi and Metroidvania fan, I think a challenging Metroidvania staring Luigi would be a great game for the guy. Tough bosses and platformering, Luigi physics combined with E.Gadd's gadets, and a unique story would be an excellent game and a nice change of pace from typical 2D mario.

[@EEvtg]

NSMBU is objectively the best 2D Mario game, and one of the best 2D platformes in general. The formula may be tired at this point, and it shouldn't have launched at the same time as 2, but it's the opposite of trash. The level design is inarguably top tier in both Mario U and Luigi U.

[@harrybest2041]

New Super Mario Bros. U was already great, and New Super Luigi U takes it to another level.

[@marioodyssey9741]

The skit at the beginning was great. NSLU is really close to becoming my favorite NSMB game.

[@harrybest2041]

18:04 "Orange you glad I didn't say apple again?"

[@KingYoshi93]

Yea, I agree that playing as Nabbit feels like cheating. But it's not even a fun easy mode. You're barely playing the game if you can't get hit by enemies. At least the White Tanooki Suit only gets available after dieing a lot of times in the same level. But the Funky Kong Mode from Tropical Freeze is one of the best easy modes I've seen so far: Extra health and a double jump.

[@Tricky_Nick]

I wasnt expecting this!

[@karenfan010]

imagine if they made a new super peach u were its mario who gets kidnapped and peach has to save him like super princess peach

[@GreyJackJack]

I like the idea that all of the Super Mario escapades all take place in 1983.

[@DonutBurger]

Very informative video, I liked it. I still wonder if this game is in the Mario franchise...

[@osc-omb47896]

Never ask A man: his salary A woman: her age Mario: What games are in his franchise

[@AustralianWiffleBallLeague]

I remember when I got the physical version back then........ The green is fire.....

[@din5385]

Maybe the real Mario is Missing was the friends we made along the way

[@starpower1884]

Luigi once again saving the day

[@Golem2OO8]

It’s sad that Toadette replaces Blue Toad in the Deluxe Version. Nintendo can just add Toadette without replacing him.

[@elboyouc2]

Nice video, I wish I had a Wii U so I could play through this game

[@user-gs1dh8nk6w]

No way in hell that this was ever bad, it's fantastic.

[@coltonk.3086]

Thar was a pretty awesome impression of cartoon Luigi!!

[@HoodiewearingOpp]

They should’ve replaced Peach with Daisy in New Super Luigi U though. But still, this video, and the game is Luigi approved.

[@KamyAnai03]

Agree, people think that Daisy is invincible, even Mario a brave powerful guy was kidnaped 3 times, why not Daisy?? remember that Daisy was kidnaped by Tatanga once, I think he is more powerful than Bowser thats why he can kidnap a strong princess like Daisy, why not replaced Bowser by Tatanga, Peach for Daisy and the Mushroom Kingdom by Sarasaland?? They are really lazy, Luigi deserves better for his year .

[@rajder656]

As someone who doesn't care about nintendo or their games your channel is a lot of fun to watch

[@lefront3379]

Ya convinced me, gotta try Super Luigi U now!

[@blakeskit]

No it NEW from 9 YEARS AGO

[@CJChilliYT]

Wait, Demeech isn't actually a crocodile in real life? My life is a lie!

[@haileyen353]

The leapster brought back early memories... wow

[@smb2fds]

Haven't That Commercial Since The Good Ol' Days! 😭🥺❤️

[@smart_benzin7369]

Daisy just splapped Bowser in to Fægin Space in Mario Party 3

[@maxbetatron]

Okay- you're pretty funny. I sub you

[@Dashiell777]

I would love to see a new Super Luigi wii game

[@half-dusted]

that skit was beautiful

[@EthanMastercrafter]

My ringtone use to be the virtual boo ( i changed it to the dual scream) So when i heard it playing in this video i was like " I though i changed that ringtone"

[@Demeech]

Fun fact! The Virtual Boo ringtone perfectly replicates the Virtual Boy soundfont.

[@EthanMastercrafter]

@@Demeech ooo that's pretty interesting. Oh btw I've been bringing alot of your Videos and you got a sub from me 😃

[@Bancanana]

Lol u tricked me into thinking this video is longer

[@joshjager5831]

Nintendo really sleeping on this "Wabbit" concept

[@arobesparre4619]

7:23 : That CHARLIE Day !!!

[@TinniestPlane22]

I had no idea you could play nabbit in single player on the Wii U version wow

[@madelinethemad8604]

God these videos remind me of the 2012 era of gaming reviews

[@nibyafternight1983]

Silokhawk is gonna be mad at watching this title

[@GamingGardevoir]

Lol, the intro voice!

[@porky1118]

9:27 Sonic Games also always have a timer. And in Sonic games, it even makes sense.

[@el_taco_rojo5882]

Amazing intro

[@lederp7151]

Well this makes me wanna replay it again, or finish it at that

[@deez2037]

Lmao that intro’s amazing 💚

[@Demeech]

Thank you!

[@deez2037]

@@Demeech You’re very welcome! ✌️

[@sovietbirdz]

I agree that including a character with invincibility by default wasn't the best idea, but "easy modes" are great for accessibility if they're option. Sometimes they still require platforming skill

[@M3rtyville]

I feel invisability should be a reward for skilled players instead of being a reward for bad players. Sonic games did it well with Super Sonic in Sonic 2 and 3

[@TheStickCollector]

It could be interesting to see a sort of Kaizo/Dark Souls Luigi platforming game, with a baby/casual mode for the layman.

[@King_Doodles]

King Bill? Nah, nah... K I N G B E L L !

[@deez2037]

6:45 …Or he went to the restroom and never came back (It’s like a science fiction story!) lol

[@Nic_2751]

Oh it absolutely it is better than Mario U!

[@jetza2635]

Does anyone know what the song used at 18:08 is from? it sounds very familiar, but I can't recall from what.

[@jetza2635]

@Nicholas Schmidt That might be what it’s from, I haven’t played the game in almost 10 years after losing it, so it probably is from 3D Land.

[@jetza2635]

@Nicholas Schmidt Found it. It’s the overworld map theme for special world 8