New Super Mario Bros U scored on IGN

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2012/11/15/new-super-mario-bros-u-review

Well guys, IGN's review for NSMBU is finally here, I don't wanna spoil it for you but I was very surprised.

It's 9GN. I don't doubt it'll be a good game, but I doubt it scores higher than an 8.5 on GS.

Of course, I hope I'm wrong. I want it to be an amazing game.

SOLD!

Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

NaveedLife

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Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

spike6958

It defitely looks a lot more entertaining and fully featured than other games like Wii Sports. Somethign I actually want to own.

Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

NaveedLife

I'M SOLD DAYUMIT,ARE YOU LISTENING TO ME???

XD

Yeah,not surprised,it was only expected,and still great.

Had they improved the dull environental graphics(backgrounds and levels COULD look much better!).

And used more variety in the soundtrack.

It'd be perfect.

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Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

NaveedLife

It defitely looks a lot more entertaining and fully featured than other games like Wii Sports. Somethign I actually want to own.

Already played both, enjoyed both

No surprises here

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[QUOTE="spike6958"] Yeah, I just got done reading the Nintendo Land one. I personally found it hilarious that there only negative at the end there was that "Grandma might not understand".spike6958

It defitely looks a lot more entertaining and fully featured than other games like Wii Sports. Somethign I actually want to own.

Well I stupidly didn't pre-order (should have, even if I ended up canceling it), so I don't know when I will be getting one. If they continue to impress me with games (Zeld and Metroid need to be awesome) I will have no problem buying one. As it currently stands I would be super tempted right now if given the opportunity :P.

Rich's review was good and the game sounds like it turned out really well, I don't know why people continue to expect the series to make visual leaps and bounds. After 3 games of not doing it, its pretty clear that they make a conscious choice to not do it. I guess they think, simpler visuals are more inviting, than complex ones, but whatever the reason that's clear what they want to do. He should give up on expecting anything different. Now the music is another thing, they can retire NSMB theme at some point lol. Sepewrath

i think the game looks pretty awesome, though of course it could be a bit better technically and have more depth. With that said, I think the artwork of the backgrounds and so on are much better than something like DKCR. I really like the backgrounds and the HD. It all looks so crisp and nostalgiac to me.

I fully agree that the music is always ignored though. THey put tons of effort into 3D mario's, but not 2D.

Rich's review was good and the game sounds like it turned out really well, I don't know why people continue to expect the series to make visual leaps and bounds. After 3 games of not doing it, its pretty clear that they make a conscious choice to not do it. I guess they think, simpler visuals are more inviting, than complex ones, but whatever the reason that's clear what they want to do. He should give up on expecting anything different. Now the music is another thing, they can retire NSMB theme at some point lol. Sepewrath

Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

NaveedLife

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Rich's review was good and the game sounds like it turned out really well, I don't know why people continue to expect the series to make visual leaps and bounds. After 3 games of not doing it, its pretty clear that they make a conscious choice to not do it. I guess they think, simpler visuals are more inviting, than complex ones, but whatever the reason that's clear what they want to do. He should give up on expecting anything different. Now the music is another thing, they can retire NSMB theme at some point lol. NaveedLife

i think the game looks pretty awesome, though of course it could be a bit better technically and have more depth. With that said, I think the artwork of the backgrounds and so on are much better than something like DKCR. I really like the backgrounds and the HD. It all looks so crisp and nostalgiac to me.

I fully agree that the music is always ignored though. THey put tons of effort into 3D mario's, but not 2D.

Yeah,wtf? i'm willing to give it a lower score cause of that >_>.

Just use new tracks,damnit!

What did gamespot not get any Wii U games? Where are your reviews?

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

Shinobishyguy

I think you meant "Wouldn't"?

I absolutely guarentee that will not happen :P. I would be SHOCKED.

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Rich's review was good and the game sounds like it turned out really well, I don't know why people continue to expect the series to make visual leaps and bounds. After 3 games of not doing it, its pretty clear that they make a conscious choice to not do it. I guess they think, simpler visuals are more inviting, than complex ones, but whatever the reason that's clear what they want to do. He should give up on expecting anything different. Now the music is another thing, they can retire NSMB theme at some point lol. Haziqonfire

They should do something more next time. Maybe something very different looking. But this was a great looking end to the New series (if it is the end, which it probably is not). It caps it off and makes it look amazing. Now move on :P.

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Told yall. 8.5 on GS and 9 on IGN. MAYBE a 9 on GS, but no lower than an 8.5

Nintendo Land ws also reviewed. ABout what I expected to be honest.

NaveedLife

I think you meant "Wouldn't"?

I absolutely guarentee that will not happen :P. I would be SHOCKED.

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[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] I honestly would be surprised if it got 7.5'd here.

Shinobishyguy

I think you meant "Wouldn't"?

I absolutely guarentee that will not happen :P. I would be SHOCKED.

lol really? I am guessing 8 with 8.5 at highest. Great scores, but not a 9.

It's 9GN. I don't doubt it'll be a good game, but I doubt it scores higher than an 8.5 on GS.

Of course, I hope I'm wrong. I want it to be an amazing game.

yokofox33

So, if you're in the mood for a great Mario -- if you want it to be an amazing game -- it doesn't sound like you'll be disappointed.

However 8.5 or less on GS is almost inevitable.

Are the little platforms that you can create using the touchscreen mandatory for completing levels or is that more of a help and to give another player something to do?

Are the little platforms that you can create using the touchscreen mandatory for completing levels or is that more of a help and to give another player something to do?

Euaggelistes

Just a "fun" addition to make it easier/harder for the player. I think it is kinda lame to be honest, but it is completely optional, so who cares.

Are the little platforms that you can create using the touchscreen mandatory for completing levels or is that more of a help and to give another player something to do?

Euaggelistes

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Are the little platforms that you can create using the touchscreen mandatory for completing levels or is that more of a help and to give another player something to do?

NaveedLife

Just a "fun" addition to make it easier/harder for the player. I think it is kinda lame to be honest, but it is completely optional, so who cares.

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[QUOTE="Euaggelistes"]

Are the little platforms that you can create using the touchscreen mandatory for completing levels or is that more of a help and to give another player something to do?

GunSmith1_basic

Just a "fun" addition to make it easier/harder for the player. I think it is kinda lame to be honest, but it is completely optional, so who cares.

I don't like the idea because it basically says "see this wonderful level design? Who cares, I will just make my own." But again, it doesn't hurt me either, since its optional.

I haven't played a single NSMB ever :|.

Sounds like this is the definitive one though. I mean, if some sites are saying this is the best one even if they say its no different than the others in actual features and such, than a newcomer like me should love it.

I have already played this same exact game 3 times already.

I have already played this same exact game 3 times already.

soundcellx

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I have already played this same exact game 3 times already.

Toxic-Seahorse

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I have already played this same exact game 3 times already.

soundcellx

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[QUOTE="Toxic-Seahorse"] Wow. How did you get your hands on a Wii U already?Toxic-Seahorse

It's 9GN. I don't doubt it'll be a good game, but I doubt it scores higher than an 8.5 on GS.

Of course, I hope I'm wrong. I want it to be an amazing game.

yokofox33

this is generally true but not always true. There are cases where GS rated a game higher than IGN.

I think that NSMBU could do that. GS doesn't put huge emphasis on graphics and they enjoy it when companies mix up a formula. This new NSMB looks absolutely loaded with new and interesting features. That scrolling stage challenge where you speed it up by collecting coins is really clever. The idea of having a player put down blocks with the touch screen is really cute and I can imagine little kids loving that feature. I would even have fun playing around with it. You can use it for good or evil remember.

We'll see. Personally I love the NSMB series. It isn't super exciting and epic but those games are great time sinks with simple, addictive gameplay.

Just a "fun" addition to make it easier/harder for the player. I think it is kinda lame to be honest, but it is completely optional, so who cares.

NaveedLife

Good review, he pointed the finger at exactly the things I thought were wrong with the other "new" Mario games, they just did feel watered down.
I guess I made a good decision pre-ordering NSMBU :)

I'm guessing 7.5-8.0 here

Anybody think it strange that IGN are the ones that rated both NL and NSMBU the highest scores out of pretty much everyone else aside from the ONM? They had much more news on the WiiU prior (well at least it was more obvious considering they had a freaking comparison size vid), compared to other sites so it doesn't surprise me that they would rate both so highly.

Still I expect both to be a worthy addition to my game collection no less :).