New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - REVIEW (Nintendo Switch)

[@monster25man]

I disagree with the music part, singing yoshis are adorable!

[@Danikeib]

But we are listening to the same goddamn music since new super Mario Bros ds which released in 2006.

[@Truekaruminmr]

Same. I felt that he was harsh on this feature.

[@Benjamillion]

I don't see what's so bad about it either, at least it doesn't sound like the equivalent of nails scratching a chalkboard, much like any music you'd hear on the Game Boy lol.

[@tvuserjt]

Not to mention, they've been there since the Wii U Original.

[@eh708]

Yea I liked the music

[@veneratedmortal4369]

For $20 this would be great.

[@marcellocalbesi]

Nathan Squire maybe 40$

[@polyhex]

nah, $10

[@Journetta]

If you have playd the game before then yeah, but for people who didn't own a Wii u it's good

[@pstro09]

Nathan Squire $35

[@pstro09]

Mr. Charmander 1-2 switch preowned is $55 at my Gamestop

[@ShyGuyXXL]

Thanks for adressing that 4 player quirk. It would've been so easy to avoid. Just don't delete the other characters.

[@realoctolink64]

Not for Luigi U though

[@kaching7204]

@@realoctolink64 -They could've added Miis for story mode too-

[@realoctolink64]

@@kaching7204 Oh yeah, I forgot about the playable Miis

[@kaching7204]

@@realoctolink64 Yeah. I just wish they weren't restricted to coin battle, boost rush, and challenges.

[@paradox4878]

PokéLink64 In Luigi U they could have just kept Blue Toad and added Green Toad or Purple Toad. Nintendo’s decisions like this baffle me.

[@Chronobus]

Miyamoto thought people were getting weary of F-Zero and was surprised to see people want it back but apparently he didn't think this for New Super Mario Bros?

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

The difference is that F-Zero was never a big seller, especially compared to Mario Kart. It's unfortunate, but the series is too niche and Nintendo doesn't see any reason to bring it back if it won't do well financially along with the more popular racing series. It hurts as a fellow F-Zero fan that I have to say this. I want this series to return just as much as you do.

[@lay-lowandsmash1519]

@@Journey_into_Mystery mouth breathers. That's a real insult?

[@Chronobus]

@@noneofyourbusiness1998 Funny you say that because Pikmin is in the same ball park in sales as F-Zero being 5 million and has still seen game releases in recent years. Metroid went through a dormancy period of 9 years before Nintendo decided to bring it back to ruin it and subsequently fix it. F-Zero only had like 6 games to work with while Mario has got more games than the series knows what to do with them. Plus the GameCube sales didn't do any favours for the Apex of the series F-Zero GX and from what I am aware of the only form of advertising the game got was on Mario Kart Double Dash as demo discs. Really F-Zero suffers from poor advertisement and it's near exclusive appeal to the western audience. Or it could just be Nintendo themselves and their refusal to make quality of life content filled games and their focus on exclusively making games with a creative purpose, trading it for bare bones content. Star Fox Zero suffered from this mentality when it could have been something much better than what it was.

[@metashade4218]

Keep in mind we're talking about the same guy who thought Mario Odyssey would fail solely due to Mario being in realistic looking settings with realistic looking humans/creatures & the game having vocal tracks. And lone & behold it became the fastest selling Mario game of all time & became the highest rated Mario game since the Galaxy games.

[@AwakeTheFall]

New super Mario bros has been in the top selling games for each installment, so yeah duh they are going to keep making more

[@NintendoLounge]

Why did they port this when it could have been the amazing Mario 3D World... This game didn't deserve a port tbh. A full price repackage of a 2012 game... that's 6 years they had to create a new better 2D Mario game. That's enough winging for me.

[@TheBoxNasty]

Nintendo Lounge YES SOMEONE WITH A BRAIN FINALLY

[@9VoltVideo]

If they are planning to port both it makes sense to do the lesser one first

[@malaki7123]

They're following the release schedule of the Wii U games. We'll be seeing Super Mario 3D World next, then a new version of Mario Maker.

[@ksspook]

I loved played that game with my brother

[@9VoltVideo]

@@malaki7123 I think they are more likely to take the Splatoon route and give it a proper sequel. I feel if they were simply going to do a port it would've happened by now

[@bandicootsauce4569]

I think the Nopons from Xenoblade 2 said it best: "Meh-meh-MEH."

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

*TORA DREAMED OF TASTY SAUSAGE THE SIZE OF POPPI*

[@jowysw]

@@artoriasoftheabyss1575 LET'S SHOW THEM A THING OR THREE!

[@Sonickeyblade00]

Oh s**t. Best comment on the video.

[@puppytosser]

Lmao I love that game

[@fathm4623]

@@jowysw You're not fit to tie Lady Morag's BOOTLACES

[@TygerTeal]

“Pick up Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze instead” That could have been the entire review, and I would have been satisfied! Play one of the best 2D platformers, not an alright one. Great review, Andre!

[@animegaminglifting]

Tyger Agree I was on the fence between this or Donkey Kong. And the verdict is Donkey Kong here I come.

[@TygerTeal]

A.G.L The game is a great time, with wonderful everything, music, gameplay, art direction, I wish you the best time!

[@alexinabox6931]

@@animegaminglifting Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze is one of the best platformers of all time.

[@Sackboy612]

After 100% DKTF I now understand why it's so highly regarded. Amazing OST too.

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

Tropical freeze is overrated

[@Hooby-O]

This feels like one of the more personality driven GameXplain reviews, and it's so great. I have no interest on replaying this on a new system, but I guess it's for some people out there. Is the mixed score new? I don't think I've seen it in any reviews I've watched. It's a good addition for something you're... well, mixed on. That's why I love this review scale.

[@Seth_Hezekiah]

I'm super excited for this game.

[@splingo_]

Iakres delet that pfp

[@Hooby-O]

@@splingo_ Please forgive me.

[@aaaa_0484]

Finally someone who understands that people who haven't played the game are excited for it

[@deanenlow7129]

@@aaaa_0484 yep, I haven't played a 2d mario game since ds

[@worm-king]

First time I see the Mixed review, yikes.

[@RedFlashdrive]

i wanna say that it replaced the Meh review...not sure though

[@KirPinkFury]

Thank you for the honest review and the Yoshi singing part made me laugh so much.

[@mechashadow]

Wow, this game created a whole new rating.

[@kcvriess]

Not even to mention that it's way too overpriced.

[@rayminishi689]

Games are always expensive.

[@eLite-Tiss91]

@@rayminishi689 No just Mario's lol

[@DkViking1]

Way WAY too overpriced indeed!

[@JavierSanchez-dq8ie]

This game should've been at least 40$

[@jaspervandersluis9968]

@@JavierSanchez-dq8ie I think you mean at max

[@therayleviathan]

I was laughing so hard at this review because of how your humor worked in here! Especially pausing for a bit to hear that weird Yoshi singing! Even at the end with more NSMB Rants things. Nice Job Andre!

[@therayleviathan]

I’ve been honored

[@RenardioMFG]

6:52 you can disable this, just hold the left stick down on the title screen for about 3 seconds before starting the game. I know, it' stupid that this isn't something in a settings menu and is locked behind a literal cheat code

[@pontifexcellence6648]

Good review. My mileage *does* vary, because I adore the New Super Mario Bros Games, and I’m sure I’ll enjoy this one. I also disagree with the music, which I love too. But I respect your opinion, well researched and defended as it is.

[@titanfall222jorge6]

They have been reused to music since DS one? So I completely understand his point.

[@malaki7123]

I'm with you. This is a pretty great review, and I agree that most folks might be better served with something else. But my friends and I loved NSMB Wii, and I loved the bit of NSMBU I got to play, and am looking forward to playing through it along with the Luigi expansion with my friends over this weekend and beyond. Let the chaos begin!

[@VonFirflirch]

@@titanfall222jorge6 Actually, and funnily enough, I think the original DS one has the most music tracks unique to itself. x)

[@secret333plays]

@@titanfall222jorge6 No actually this isn't true. I prefer DS' soundtrack.

[@pontifexcellence6648]

@@titanfall222jorge6 They've used very similar music for the past 4 games, but I really like it and don't mind the similarity.

[@adambatey4707]

Weird that they got rid of Blue Toad.

[@ianloree2784]

Adam Batey RIP Blue Toad 2009-2019

[@Marxeru]

Blue Toad best Toad :(

[@DoctorMinjinx]

Mario Wiki claims he's an alt for Yellow Toad that can be acceded by pressing ZL or L. Wonder if this is true or not?

[@jackm8878]

But you can play as him though...

[@DoctorMinjinx]

nintendosoup.com/how-to-unlock-blue-toad-in-new-super-mario-bros-u-deluxe/ Yep! You can! @@jackm8878

[@metashade4218]

I still like NSMBU. Despite its soulless presentation, I think the level design in this game is pretty solid & I do think the game as a whole is easily the best of the NSMB games. But for the love of god can we please have a 2D Mario game that DOESN'T take place in the mushroom Kingdom? I'm honestly sick to death of nearly every modern Mario game taking place in a world with the same generic toads, same generic enemies/bosses & same generic aesthetics. That's one of the things I praised Mario Odyssey for, for Mario escaping from that shithole of a kingdom & going to new places, meeting new npcs & facing off new bosses/enemies & have the mushroom kingdom just be one level to visit. Can we have all THAT in a 2D Mario game please...

[@mrrandomperson4862]

@TimDude12 Mario Land 1 and 2 are WEIRD... but while they're decent enough game boy games... at least the 2nd one... they don't really hold up even compared to the "New" Series... I'm not saying Land 2 is a bad game... but the hardware it was made for leaves something to be desired... kinda like how people really wanted a Metroid 2 remake (be it AM2R or Samus Returns, because options)

[@somepizzaguy8855]

@@mrrandomperson4862 I disagree. I think both of those games are a lot better than any of the New games. The technology didn't hurt either games imo.

[@somepizzaguy8855]

Meta Shade All of the 3D Mario games have taken place outside of the Mushroom Kingdom except for Super Mario 64 (and maybe 3D Land but I don't remember), so it's really not that big of a deal for Odyssey to do the same.

[@mrrandomperson4862]

@@somepizzaguy8855Let me explain myself, this is just my opinion, and you don't have to agree with me... I just want to keep things civil... Mario Land feels like a Gameboy version of NES Mario... they're simple and that's to their benefit, but there's a reason most people prefer Mario 3 or World With the exception of Mario 3, the 8 Bit Mario games are linear straight shots to the end... (I mean... Land 2 had a Map... but with the exception of the bubble stage there aren't any secrets... that I know of... it's been awhile... please correct me if I'm wrong) Simple linear games can be fun... but aside from getting to the end... there isn't that much to do imo, sure you can try to go as fast as possible (a mindset that led to the creation of a certain Hedgehog) but If you beat the game... there's not much else except maybe going for a high score (wow... that's an old concept) With Mario 3 and World, they evolved the principles of Mario, with flight powers there's more room for exploration that's rewarded with secret exits, rare items and in World's case, an area to restock on items forever... If you enjoy an easier game that is... Of course, some people still like to rush to the end as small mario... so not every level is required anymore (not including warps from older games) it made things more interesting imo Then Mario went 3D, which I'll skip over because this comment is getting long enough... When New Super Mario Bros. Came out in 2006 I remember people loving it... a revival of 2D Mario that introduced mechanics from the 3D games like Wall Jumps, Ground Pounds and that Triple Jump that's never ideal... but you can still do anyway, and the star coins were a fun side objective, serching high and low for the things was amazing when I was younger, and some of them were pretty tricky to find (I blame the Mini Mushroom) Mario World had the dragon(yoshi?) coins in every level, but grabbing them just gave you a 1-Up... here they... still don't do much... but hey, getting a star for getting them all is neat... I guess... Then they made another 1 that was Co-op! It was chaos! Then another... one... And... another one... *(cough)* Okay so people got tired of the New series, I get it... But that isn't entirely the games fault... 2D Mario stopped evolving... 3D Mario became more simplistic... Nintendo was in the Wii U era... I'm sure you know the rest... Super Mario Odyssey was amazing, a joy to play and a breath of fresh air for 3D Mario that evolved the series into something new... I just hope 2D Mario does the same... I'm not asking you to agree with me 100% heck, I don't even know if you're going to get through all of this... Mario Land is fun... but it could have been so much more... and for a while mario was becoming more... but it slowed down, the new became old... if they kept moving forward I'm sure people would remember some of these games more fondly... at least the first 2... ***THIS TOOK AWHILE TO WRITE ON MY PHONE IN A PARKING LOT*** Even if you disagree with me or don't care enough to read it... thank you

[@metashade4218]

@@somepizzaguy8855 That is true, but here's the thing, ever since NSMBWii, Nintendo had this obsession of having Mario only stay in the mushroom kingdom environment in every single Mario platformer after NSMBWii, (Galaxy 2 being the exception) to the point where it just got old & very tiring to see the mushroom kingdom. It was really refreshing to see Mario Odyssey be the first Mario game since Galaxy 2 to not take place in the mushroom kingdom. I would say 3D World did the same thing as well, but honestly I find the Sprixie Kingdom to literally just be the mushroom kingdom but with fairies. It had the same generic aesthetics & same generic enemies that you would see in the NSMB games & 3D Land, but with a few new enemies, bosses & locations here & there. You can replace all the Sprixie fairies in that game with generic toads & I could barely tell the difference between both the mushroom & Sprixie kingdom. Not to say 3D World is a bad game, I enjoyed it, but aesthetically, I don't find it to be all that original compared to the aesthetics of Sunshine, the Galaxy games & Odyssey.

[@vortex7926]

I still don't understand why they would remake such a straightforward game and give it less content. They couldn't even make new levels. I completely agree with you, Andre!

[@maxg2335]

On January 11th comes a game I’ve been dying to play for years, it’s been out on another console for a long time but I never owned it and it’s finally being remastered. Tales of Vesperia definitive edition HERE I COME!!!

[@splingo_]

Max G BOWSER'S INSIDE STORY REMASTER BABY!!!!

[@jowysw]

@@splingo_ wait... It releases this week? I totally forgot

[@splingo_]

Jowe On the same date too

[@jowysw]

@@splingo_ I enjoyed a lot the original but I recently bought Octopath Traveller and I'm going to buy Tales of Vesperia so I don't really have the funds. Besides, I'd probably buy the Superstar Saga remake before that one since I lost the original game. Also,honestly, Partners in Time deserved better.

[@JMGO]

Bowser's Inside Story 3DS wants to have a talk with you!

[@cloudywondering5029]

This why we need Stunt Racers FX back. Not this "Mario" guy.

[@diskdrive6113]

You know what screw it, make box boy the main character

[@Thenintendopowercouple]

This was a fantastic review, it's surprising that they changed the controls with the double jump and until you said it we didn't even realize that one player would be forced to play as the easy character in a 4 player setup.

[@Ronnie06spartan]

I still wish Peachette did not exist. I think they should've simply made the crown power up give Toadette the same dress and abilities. No need to turn her into some weird-ass clone of Peach. Sucks that in a 4-player game, someone will always have to play on easy mode

[@AwesomeGamer-om4hm]

Well, the Peachette concept may be used in a new Mario game (perhaps an RPG like M&L or even Paper).

[@snorange14]

@@AwesomeGamer-om4hm this comment makes me sad

[@MayroSMM]

Since the reveal, I've defended this port. But I... I just can't. I love NSMB gameplay still but the removed content and stupid new control scheme is not something I'm looking forward to. I'm looking forward to finding cool skips with Peachette and Nabbit but I'll mainly be sticking to the Wii U release if I want to play it.

[@benhuang2773]

Maybe this is just a stop gap for a sequel in 2020/21?

[@MayroSMM]

It doesn't matter if there's a sequel or not, that doesn't change my opinion on this game.

[@ProfessorHeavy1]

That, and I don't think we really need a Deluxe version to hold us off on a NSMB game. I'd gladly wait an extra year for something better.

[@nitinanku]

Honestly all the games feel like glorified deluxe versions but with new levels

[@benhuang2773]

@@ProfessorHeavy1 That's subjective. You could argue that they messed up their "stopgap" strategy, but that doesn't mean that using a stopgap is an inherently flawed strategy.

[@maxshapiro078]

Look, I want Odyssey 2 and Galaxy 3 as much as the next guy, but I also *REALLY* want to see a brand new 2D Mario that isn’t a continuation of the NSMB series. These have been the only 2D Mario titles we’ve been getting for so long that people have begun to make “2D Mario” synonymous with “New Super Mario Bros” in their minds. But 2D Mario games can be SO much more than that, and when you look at the other 2D platformers Nintendo has put out in recent years-DKC Returns/Tropical Freeze, Yoshi’s Woolly World/Crafted World, Kirby Triple Deluxe/Planet Robobot-it’s clear that they have the ability to make a 2D Mario game with just much effort and creativity put into those titles.

[@SoraFan23]

Haven't you forgotten about Super Mario 3D Land and Super Mario 3D World? Those games are actually pretty good and I don't understand why Nintendo missed out on those games. They should've been put on the Switch. I mean look at Captain Toad Treasure Tracker. It was put on the Switch and 3DS keeping the touch functions of the Wii U, while at the same time adding in new levels that were not in the original. Me personally I really wanted them to have Super Mario Maker on the Switch because thats the ONLY Wii U game that everyone is still playing.

[@maxshapiro078]

SoraFan23 3D World is great and I hope that gets ported, too. As for Mario Maker, I think a full-fledged sequel is more likely by this point.

[@benhuang2773]

If Nintendo changed things, people would just complain about that instead. Even if they did change things, I don't see why they wouldn't just continue with the NSMB brand.

[@martn48]

Amen

[@DanielleT192]

I've never played the older version that was released 6 years ago so I love it! The Toadette changing into Peach is pretty cool too and love how everyone dances to the music especially baby Yoshis 😊 I've only really played the really old Mario platform games so I quite like how they bring ideas from Super Mario 3/Super Mario Bros/Super Mario world into this game.

I can see your point/I agree with most of your points except the level design. NSMBU's level design is outstanding and extremely smart, but what Tropical Freeze has on top of it is the visual design to enhance it. As a game designer, I've looked at NSMBU before as a market standard for level design and while there are newer examples that meet or exceed it in that field, it is still one of the smartest designed platformers ever made.

[@jowysw]

I think the levels in DKTF feel much more Organic. That definitely is a plus compared to NSMBUD.

[@pedrogomezid]

NSMBU feels incredibly rigid and toylike. none of the beautiful, organic, flowing design of better games like DKCTF or Rayman Legends.

[@xSuperFryx]

Can we get a 2D mario with the charm and style of a game like odyssey? The “New” series feels so factory made.

[@BryanH0073]

It would be cool but the last non-NSMB 2D Mario game was like....Yoshi's Island.

[@eramos8916]

This was just a port. Besides nintendo will devote more time and money towards the next mario game.

[@ricardoortiz4870]

5:40 Update. Blue toad is till in the game. Press L on Yellow Toad.

[@jimgrand8514]

As someone who has been with the series since the 90's I didn't have any trouble controling my air twirling when playing with my niece and nephew and they loved it. It is a very small thing but I hope they keep it like that going forward. It would not be bad to give the option to have the old style but I think the one button should be the default.

[@DaFunchiLucio]

I still don't understand why they didn't make it more exciting by adding Daisy as a character instead of Peachette.

[@iregretsomeofmypreviouscom3284]

Why pick this instead of Megaman 11, Sonic Mania Plus, DKC Tropical Freeze, Kirby Star Allies (DLC included) or the new Yoshi's Crafted World? You know, better 2D games. Also if they wanted to port a Mario game, why not 3D World or Mario Maker? They are more interesting Mario games too.

[@Marku912]

Let's not forget about the plethora of indie games.

[@fabriosky8594]

I think a Mario 2D game should be available on every console, also I saw that switch owners are more than Wii u's, why shouldn't they give us the opportunity to play a game we couldn't play? I know that it's really expensive but you can easily find cheaper ones on eBay

[@cbass8103]

DarkSonic180 Why do you think this?

[@godli6063]

DarkSonic180 Sonic mania and megaman 11 are great 2d platformers.

[@godli6063]

DarkSonic180 yes, they are.

[@DannyGoFisch]

Appreciate the review. Wish you could have balanced for the people who never played SMBU on WiiU. Nintendo's previous console was such a commercial failure than many of us never got to experience SMBU. Because most of your complaints about the game boil down to "I have played this already" and "I like the original better than the port," it would have been interesting to see a co-author who had never played the original comment. I am not advocating for ignoring the points you brought forward but for balancing them (likely resulting in the exact same review score).

[@jondespa]

I think it's because it's hard to go back to Super Mario Bros Deluxe when there is already a Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (also a port) which is miles better.

[@kurikuraconkuritas]

the most lazy nintendo product of recent memory

[@SuperPlaytendo]

Why does this series need NEW in it? It should be called Rehash Super Mario Bros!

[@RoseWrestlingNetwork]

Not lazier than their rerelease of Super Mario All Stars.

[@num488]

Playtendo2000 I think the title is supposed to be a (New) Super Mario Bros. Which itself became an oxymoron given how of prodomint it reuses assets, music, erc.

[@kingjonny394]

Na that title went to Mario tennis ultra smash

[@geico105]

It shouldn’t even be a series.

[@9nether945]

What do you mean ''lifeless'' artstyle? 1. It's a mario game. This is how you should expect it to look! 2. It's not ''lifeless''! I love this art style! It's so colorful, and the enviroments just pop! (I also love this game outside of the artstyle too)

[@benhuang2773]

Here's my take: I'm honestly disappointed that so many people are pointing to graphics as the problem, instead of focusing on gameplay.

[@CC42_]

$60 dollars?! Hope people wise up and refuse to buy it because this is so disrespectful for them to think that price is fair. 6 year old port. Screw you Nintendo.

[@train4292]

CD Projekt DOWNGRADE@sony/ms/ubisoft.coN what if people didn’t buy the original game on WiiU? And what if people never owned a WiiU? That’s not fair for you to tell those people not to buy the game when they never experienced it you know

[@CC42_]

@@train4292 Believe me I understand the desire to want to own this game. I havnt played it and I want it. It's perfectly fair though for me to say "hey, this is a rip off and i hope people don't buy it and teach Nintendo a lessom". The hope is that awareness gets raised about why it's not a good price and if we dont buy it they'll learn to lower the price in the future of ports like this. I'm not telling someone how to spend your money but this is simply not a good deal if you compare it to competitors prices for remakes, remasters, and ports. Nintendo is literally the only company charging these kinds of prices for old ports. When full remakes like Shadow of Collossus, spyro, crash are only $40. They're doing it because they know they can get away with it. Go ahead and buy it. Id love to have this game for my switch but i cant support this.

[@train4292]

CD Projekt DOWNGRADE@sony/ms/ubisoft.coN that’s not even gonna work though. Compare the number of sold WiiUs to Switches. People are gonna buy these games.

[@TheNameIsDiamond]

I still enjoy the Mario series as much as ever. My only problems with this game are: 1. It’s the same as the Wii U version, only with some changes and it runs at 1080p. 2. As many people are saying, it’s overpriced for a Wii U port, and doesn’t make it worth paying for, because I already have the Wii U version. 3. Honestly what were they thinking when they added Peachette? Not only is she overpowered, but she kinda messes the story up. The point is to save peach, right?

[@dilsonv6]

I would have preferred 3d world

[@BryanH0073]

Hopefully we get that game and Super Mario Maker on Switch eventually.

[@JavierSanchez-dq8ie]

Same

[@Mookie12911]

3d land was better. Too many powerups ruin it for me

[@wesleydamaschino8047]

No. The Wii U needs a saving grace.

[@JacksonWitsell]

Is it bad that I still plan on buying it? I never owned it on Wii U but am looking forward to the portability and multiplayer options

[@manheikwok7273]

+1

[@m1n3c7afty]

'2012 - 2013 Nintendo' '2012 - 2018 Nintendo.' Best changes ever they changed a 3 to an 8 and added a dot 11/10 definitive edition

[@superpacbrosspb2490]

0:25 And the dot added to copyright mark.

[@JojovonKoopa]

Definitly not going to pick it up again. I did this with tropical freeze. And I don´t regret anything.

[@SeeTv.]

jojo xD Ich werde es kaufen, da ich keine Wil U habe xD Und ich werde es an diesem Wochenende zu 100% in Streams spielen #Durchgesuchtet

[@rayw.6677]

I’m a huge Toadette fan and I’m still mad about the stupid super crown. It doesn’t make any sense other than to make peach playable. Even then it’s not really peach. It’s really confusing, started a terrible meme, and should have never existed in the first place. 🤦‍♀️

[@benhuang2773]

Just because you don't like the meme doesn't mean it is objectively terrible.

[@aionios1796]

Thank you for your honest opinion! Tropical Freeze indeed rules!

[@ClassicSonicSatAm]

Super Mario Bros Deluxe didn't really add that much, sure it had a save feature and challenges *by 1999 this is to expected* as that boo racing game *which doubles as a Mario vs Luigi race mode* and Lost Levels is unlockable *but lacks any of the graphics and just looks the same as SMB1 and it's extra worlds* and a achievements system along with a bunch of Game Boy Printer stuff *but if you didn't have a game boy printer then alot of this didn't mean much* Even at the time I looked it and thought it looked dated compare to Super Mario Land 2, As for this Deluxe I think it's alright, the new characters are a new addition but would of been nice to have some normal toads if you didn't want to be OP compared to who ever played as Mario or Luigi* having the game run better is always a plus... but If I'm being honest I rather have a new Super Mario Land game with Wario as the villain again.

[@benhuang2773]

If Nintendo released a new 2D Mario with Wario as the villain, people would just complain that Bowser was gone. Look at how many people want the Kremlings to come back.

[@jeffmc2157]

To anyone who just want a Nintendo platformer, buy DONKEY KONG COUNTRY TROPICAL FREEZE first.

[@RFW9286]

I have it on Wii u it was a great game love my boy DK but might buy it again.

[@geico105]

And Rayman Legends

[@cbass8103]

Studley De Muffin That’s not a nintendo platformer you silly goose

[@darkestmoonoriginal]

So I saw this vid on fb and apparently you can use blue toad, you just have to press L when highlighting the yellow one and it changes to blue toad. But you can't use them both and he doesn't show up in cutscenes. Weird but still at least he's still there.

[@Trollseeder]

Thanks for mentioning Tropical Freeze one of the most ignored triple A title of the switch

[@VampLovr54]

Is there a difference between the crown and the nut(other than the op fall-jump?)

[@victoroliveira3256]

I love this game, shame a lot of people dont

[@martn48]

But theres a logical reason as to why ppl are disapointed in this game. It barelly innovates from previous "mario bros" entries, the video explains that very well. I had fun playing the game on the wii u thou, but I dont see myself buying the game for the switch.

[@RobotGuy405]

@@martn48 It's not meant to be innovative, it's just a quick port to pad out the Switches library

[@martn48]

@@RobotGuy405 im saying why many ppl dislike the game, im well aware that it is a cash grab port :/

[@newt2942]

This game is one of the greatest mario games ever. Not hyperbole and I’m OG.

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

martn48 they got a million Mario games for this new generation. It’s nice to have a nostalgic one ( this game is new to me cause I haven’t played a 2d one since super Mario world in like 20 years) .

[@kidv2]

2:55 what... are you... doing to Yoshi

[@YounBryan]

I am a nintendo fan in korea but i disagree to your opinion. You say that you get bored of the new super mario games but thats becasue i had a chance to play it. The wii u was such a failed console that it wasnt released in my country. Same goes to other countries that the switch can do instead of the wii u. I think that nsmbu deluxe was a very good move for nintendo to show the people what atleast u have enjoyed all those years ago.

[@chaoticcranium]

This is such a strange situation for me as a Nintendo fan and Wii U owner. This is the now the first Wii U port on the Switch released so far that I HAVEN'T bought and played, mostly because I was utterly sick of the stale NSMB artstyle, music, and gameplay at the time - basically, all the criticisms Andre brought up in this video. But now, I've felt no desire to re-buy any of the games I've already enjoyed on Wii U, but strangely compelled to buy this one since I haven't played it. I feel bad because I feel should instead support more creative platformers like Tropical Freeze like you say, but I just can't bring myself to buy a game I've already played through. Also, I feel really uncomfortable paying $60 for this game. It really should be $40 at most. (An aside, but Super Mario Bros. Deluxe on the GBC was so awesome, thanks for reminding me about it! I still remember spending hours racing Boo as a youngun.)

[@fsaidx]

Excellent review! All of this just makes me want to replay Tropical Freeze.

[@lay-lowandsmash1519]

What's up with the no control settings in Nintendo games lately? Even when I bought virtual console games on my 3ds it would not let me remap buttons to be like the gba? It's pretty a big oversight that ice seen for the last half a decade if their releases.

[@mmullins2983]

They really should have had someone else review this. Andre has had a vendetta against the NSMB series since forever now. It's very biased.

[@rarm5899]

Mully Except most people have a “vendetta” against it lol, everyone is tired of it. Also literally every review is biased to some extent. You can’t have an unbiased review.

[@luigifan1295]

Most reviews are subjective opinion anyways. The ratings reflect this, but I don't think bias hurts it.

[@TheMack625]

I can understand your point. I do believe that having Andre review NSMBUDX, knowing how he feels about the NSMB series in general can give a negative feeling in one's mouth. There are two things I try to remember: 1. Andre Segers is well-versed in his gaming. It may seem as if he's bashing a harmless 2D Mario, but in reality, he expects more than just a cookie-cutter rehash of New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Plus, as unfortunate as it is, the hard truth is, about 90% of the Nintendo KZbinrs share the same disdain of New Super Mario Bros., so Andre's bashing isn't just an isolated opinion. 2. A little phrase I recall from a RelaxAlax video: "If I criticize it, you can still enjoy it too". As this review said, one's mileage of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe will vary. I have enjoyed each and every New Super Mario Bros. game since 2006, in spite of the heavy criticisms against them. Now, I don't know Andre personally, buuut I imagine he's that kind of fella who won't kill you if you enjoy the game, so long as you don't make a huge stink about it. Plus, he's very funny. I try to remember those two points should I disagree with a GameXplain review on a game. 🤗

[@martn48]

Perhaps he doesnt like the game, but he isnt making stuff up. The scenarios use the same repeated assets, the OST is almost identical to previous entries, and for "hardcore" players, theres close to no challenge. Not even the characters animations look nice or polished, just look at all the pretty platformers there are (like DK tropical Freeze, rayman legends, hollow knight, etc), and you should be able to tell there's a huge gap of creativity and passion for the design of the game.

[@ozero00rockon]

Mully I don’t think he’s biased, Nintendo has released a “New” Super Mario Bros games for a long while. 2 on the original DS, a couple on the 3DS version, one for the Wii, another one for the Wii U, Mario Maker (I guess it counts but I never played Mario Maker) and Mario Run to the deluxe version. It’s quite old and looks dated now with just a couple new features here and there but that’s about it. It’s not biased, it’s just unoriginal now as opposed to Mario Odyssey you know? Besides, you have your taste, I have mine, and Andre has his.

[@f00fightrs]

I’d like to hear the prospective of someone who hasn’t played the previous version of the game- as many of your review comments were lackluster because you had played the game before on the Wii U. But I’ve never owned a wii or Wii U, so I want to know if it will still be as exciting and nostalgic for someone like me, who used to play the original super Mario bros 1-3 on the 1st gen Nintendo.

[@benhuang2773]

A "first-timer's review" is an interesting idea.

[@HyperSonicX]

Yep, I'll probably just get the Nintendo Selects version (which includes the NSLU stuff) when I get a Wii U then. It baffles me they asked full price for this. There was an argument for doing that for Tropical Freeze, but with NSMBU, I don't understand it, because it's older, sold far better, and is far less acclaimed by critics and consumers alike.

[@artoriasoftheabyss1575]

"There was an argument for doing that for Tropical Freeze" There was 0 arguments for the tropical freeze pricing. RAISING the price to 60 from the original 50 when it is a PORT is absolutely shit.

[@Mischler81]

It was my favourite game on the Wii U and I'm looking forward to play it again on the Switch. I really enjoyed collecting all the star coins in each level.

[@FletcherReedsRandomness]

The Baby Yoshis hums are something I never liked. Generally, I just throw them away. Edit: Forgot to add the apostrophe in "Yoshi's".

[@napynap]

I never picked it up for Wii-U, but today the time was right for Switch. It was %30 off for Black Friday. Thanks for the review!

[@Rickby]

Wouldn’t mind if they made a 3D world with some new stuff, Hey even Toadette added in but with no handicap

[@The_RedVIII]

Man, I only hope Nintendo sees this review and fixes some of those issues with a patch. It shouldn't be that difficult. It's just small changes. (Making the other players be able to play normal Toads and giving the option to change the button layout)

[@bandicootsauce4569]

2:43 to 2:57 Toadette's like, "Send help." Lol!

[@OminousBlast]

Might aswell port super Mario world for 60 dollars at this point. Maybe duplicate Mario and make him green, skinnier and label him Luigi and have him as an alt character.

[@Xboxfanuk]

Counterpoint: Do you remember Super Mario 3? Did you miss out on the Wii U era? How about an HD new game in the vein of Mario 3! If your not a longtime critic/core fan who played to death the Wii U games this is a fresh 2d take on Mario and especially if you have been playing Super Mario Run!

[@oscarzxn4067]

And if you have not played New Super Mario Bros DS......or Wii...... or 2. Really this is not fresh at all.

[@Wii360XX]

Spot the NSMB apologist

[@joshlauze1944]

If you haven’t touched a mario game in the past 15 years (so basically if you never play games) then pick this one up.

[@prince_warhero]

Yep exactly switch is my Nintendo console after NES

[@benhuang2773]

@@oscarzxn4067 Nintendo is just sticking to what works. If they changed things, people would complain about that as well.

[@m45onp]

It does appear like a lazy release on Nintendo's part but you have to realize that the Wii U was a failure of a console while the Switch is wildly successful. Many Switch owners never had the opportunity to play this game and that's why we're seeing so many re-releases of Wii U titles. I'm looking forward to potentially seeing the two Wii U Zelda remasters on Switch.

[@m45onp]

@Drotopolis that too

[@greenmoblin3114]

Good job recommending Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Definitely a better place to look at for a single player platformer.

[@MusicProposition]

I’m very glad they moved the NSMB games to mobile with MarioRun. It was great and I had a blast playing it on my iPhone. On the console, I think 3D World would have been a much better game to port over, even though I think NSMB.U will sell like crazy on the switch.

[@benhuang2773]

Yet a lot of people hated Mario Run as well. So Nintendo probably doesn't consider that approach to be the long-term solution.

[@stevenbriseno1997]

This is my first time playing through this game and I’m playing with 2 other people. I’m loving it.

[@cornuggetreal]

How 2 fix multiplayer: Add disable super crown option Add blue toad as a different character then yellow toad LISTEN NINTENDO

[@bandicootsauce4569]

I already paid eighty Australian dollars for this game once and I wasn't fully confident in my purchase even then. Think I'll give this a miss. Thank you, Nintendo, but no thank you.

[@splingo_]

Crash's Underwear Other places sell games cheaper than $80 like big W or jbhifi. I'm pretty sure jbhifi has this game for $69

[@doomdesired5360]

But... you already paid it?

[@bandicootsauce4569]

The Wii U version, I meant.

[@jeremyknight9980]

$80!? Jesus Christ! They rip you guys off. In America full price games are just 60 bucks. Edit: sorry about that, 80 Australian bucks is close to 60 american dollars.

[@Monafide3305]

@@jeremyknight9980 After conversions, it's about the same.

[@officedullard8722]

As far as I'm concerned, Princess Peach is now officially just a Toad with a special crown.

[@Goose_BooseYT]

All of the "New Super Mario Bros" games were boring imo. The multiplayer is the only reason you'd ever buy this, and they managed to mess that up here it seems.

[@copyer9088]

I played this game with my younger cousin I we almost split our sides laughing.

[@staticshock4239]

I feel like I can recommend every other 2D platformer on Switch before ever touching this game. Sonic Mania, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (even if it is a port) Shovel Knight, Celeste, Mega Man 11, and Rayman Legends are all worth your money over this game.

[@tracyndiyob162]

i agree the new series is mario at its most lazy and i think either 2d mario either has to actually have something new (like a better artstyle, peach, daisy, rosalina, wario and other playble characters, giving power ups an actual reason to exist since outside of memes peachette is just miyamotos lazy as hell way of not letting peach be playable and giving the koopalings an actual purpose instead of just being prettied up boom boom.) or just end at this point since its getting really stagnant outside of mario maker.

[@Galaxia_EX]

@@tracyndiyob162 NGL I think Nintendo should just give up on 2D Mario. 3D is going strong and while I wasn’t a fan of odyssey, I think they should focus exclusively on that. Mario Maker 2 is basically everything you need for 2D Mario and many other platformers like DK and even old school Castlevania have long ago surpassed New Super Mario bros. I loved the first game, and multiplayer remains enjoyable, but I think it’s time Nintendo retire 2D Mario.

[@staticshock4239]

Seriously what is with Nintendo and the overpriced ports of Wii U games? Granted I didn't own a Wii U but come on. Even when the games first released on Wii U are cheaper than the ports on Switch. Honestly the only one that I think is worth the full price is Bayonetta 2 (though I got it for $50) since it comes with Bayonetta 1.

[@prince_warhero]

Why is it hard for people to understand that there are many switch owners who have never owned any Nintendo console before like me . May be someone who is playing first time should review separately

[@benhuang2773]

A "first timer's review?" That could be interesting. For a long time, I have been saying that we all need to see things from different perspectives...

[@trceb]

Damn Andre in No Chill Mode. Pretty epic. Really glad, it needed to be said.

[@aura-nin3684]

I think one thing that should have been mentioned more in the review is if the game was worth getting if you don't own a Wii U. Otherwise, despite me liking NSMBU, I did enjoy this review. Glad I'm keeping my Wii U version.

[@ITNODove]

I'm not sure if I'll get this or not. I didn't get the Wii U version so it might be worthwhile.

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

Buy Tropical Freeze instead if you haven't already. It's a much better game.

[@ITNODove]

Markell Hawthorne I don’t think I’d be likely to enjoy that one. I didn’t really like the Donkey Kong Country games nor did I enjoy Tropical Freeze's predecessor. Is it much different?

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

@@ITNODove That's a shame, and not too much, but it does have much better and more interesting level design than NSMBU. There are other great 2d platformers on the Switch if you really need to scratch that itch. Kirby Star Allies (after a year of free dlc), Rayman Legends, Sonic Mania Plus, Mega Man 11, and a ton of great indies like Celeste and Monster Boy to name a few.

[@ITNODove]

Markell Hawthorne Yes I was considering picking up Rayman. I enjoy Kirby games and I did play Star Allies but I wouldn’t really consider their gameplay good platforming.

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

@@ITNODove Yeah, my bad. I forgot Kirby doesn't really focus on platforming. It's more of a beatemup. 😅 Rayman Legends is Just as good as Tropical Freeze, but you don't have to worry about lives or game overs. It's one of those games I never got bored or frustrated with, though it still offer a decent challenge.

[@mjenningssmith]

What content from the Wii U version is missing?

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

The boost mode

[@supahsonic96]

Anyone else just not understand Andre’s disdain of the NewSMB series? I mean, i don’t love these games, but i still at least enjoy them.

[@DidgeridudeEX]

The art style is soulless and redundant. And the music is recycled. That’s my main issue with these games.

[@Melonposting]

Didgeridude Did you play NSMBU? Wii and 2 used remakes of the original’s music, but this game’s soundtrack was new.

[@benhuang2773]

@@DidgeridudeEX But these are just aesthetics, not gameplay. The way you hear some people talk about this series, you'd think it was bad in terms of GAMEPLAY. If the art style or music changed, people would just complain about that instead.

[@DidgeridudeEX]

Ben Huang yeah but aesthetics and presentation matter in a game. You can have your cake and eat it too (DK Tropical Freeze, Kirby Star Allies, Yoshi Wooly World)- all of which not only have awesome aesthetics but better gameplay as well. Long story short the gameplay of NSMBU isn’t terrible per say but Nintendo is capable of so much better, for their main franchise.

[@Marku912]

Mighty Invincible The NSMB style is tired and needs to retire.

[@pmerks]

Thanks for plugging Tropical Freeze here! It really could introduce some new people to this beautiful game. And at the same price as this just alright game. People should get a better game for their buck

[@ZenigameDirect]

I am still going to pick it up because I love the NSMB series, but I hate the changes they made. Thus, I agree with a lot of your points.

[@Sencho0]

I bought this game in 2013 i cant remember anything never bought the dlc should i get this ?

[@l30n8]

I’d buy it if it was’t for the 60$ price tag... A port of a 6-7 year old game shouldn’t be more than 30$ imo

[@cassieoharra7485]

Apparently “new” Nintendo switch games are mostly just old games on this console that were sold years ago for less money

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

That's what I said. It's mainly just Nintendo making up for their mistakes by porting most of their Wii U games to the Switch, but with minor differences. And I just don't think that it's fair to charge more for something we've already played and with little bonuses as an incentive to play, but whatevs. It's nice to meet you and Happy New Year too. Hope to talk with you soon.

[@ronnieSVG]

I don't feel this is a review, I feel your just criticizing the game

[@An0therGuy100]

Out of curiosity, I haven't played any of the games since the original DS version. Would this be a good pickup for me? I dont own a Wii u and the Wii version is non exist ant in stores near me.

[@squidapple9662]

I mean I can't argue with you about the Tropical Freeze recommendation, I haven't played either games but I would MUCH rather play Donkey Kong

[@Sackboy612]

Play it! Honestly so good, it's actually so hard at the beginning and as you master the mechanics it's still so challenging. The devs actually respect skill and trial and error

[@lethaoink7628]

Please help me here, does nabbit have any special powers except avoiding enemies? Because peach can get 3-ups and better swimming capabilities.

[@manheikwok7273]

No...

[@KombatGod]

Great review, and you instantly got a thumbs up for talking about the Super Crown and not mentioning you-know-who. I was considering this game, because I never bought any New SMB game, thinking they were too simple and linear Mario games compared to the 3d ones or even the latest 2d ones like Mario World or Yoshi's Island, but I thought about giving this a shot... but I guess I'll get Tropical Freeze instead!

[@mariajimenafigueroa233]

I'm glad they never mention you-know-who on this video, that thing give 2018 a bad name

[@ChappyCow1]

Honestly, New super Mario bros Wii was a whole lot better and memorable in my opinion. If they included that in the package with an hd upgrade, then I’d be intrigued

[@ssjduelistDD]

Is mixed a new review score? Also best way to play is Mario U multiplayer, Luigi single. Loved the Wii U version like that. Definitely skipping this one though.

[@NikMetalEx]

Should I get this or Donkey Kong Tropical freeze? Never played either on the previous systems. Mostly for single player but also for 2 player co-op

[@TheSpeedfoever]

2D Mario games will never die in general and it's still fun I'm picking it up anyways since I pre-ordered already. I'm ready for chaos!

[@MattJo-j5c]

New Super Mario Bros. U is the best entry into the series. Also, what’s wrong with the music? It’s boppy...

[@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate]

This is probably the first time I've actually seen a review where the outcome was "mixed." But I don't care. I'm still going to pick up the game on Friday, and it's still a solid game despite it being a modified Wii U port. Another reason why Nintendo should have put more work into the WIi U during its run, instead of trying to cover their losses FROM the Wii U, but whatever.

[@angelomattei2304]

New character, new moves, a better resolution, portability and 2 games for the price of one. Keep your mix opinion 😆 For me, definitely is a must buy.

[@benhuang2773]

What are the new moves? (you also forgot about the fact that player 1 is no longer forced to be Mario.)

[@Yukinari2007]

Gamespot giving this port a 7 while tropical freeze has a 9 is poetry. People should be buying tropical freeze to begin with. This honeymoon over NSMBU is absurd.

[@maxshapiro078]

Yukinari It’s a good game but not one worth replaying. Those who haven’t played either should pick up both.

[@KadonGish-BTM]

Did you see that announcement that said Blue toad is returning?