Alan Stonebridge takes a trip through the Mushroom Kingdom of New Super Mario Bros on the Nintendo Wii…
When news of anotherNew Super Mario Bros.game reached us, we remained stiffly sober.
A few years on, wed rather revisit his older adventures.
Marios latest side-scroller takes place on your TV, so surely that means epic fun?
The answer to that question depends on how you play it.
Simply put,NSMBWii looks delightful.
Better still to have some new (and old) suits at your disposal.
A shame, though, that the whole lot arent stuffed into this big screen outing.
Will Tanooki Mario never again see the light of day?
Such whimsical touches feel more at home in Marios world than any other Nintendo franchise.
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However, thats about as innovative as the gameplay gets.
A large amount of inspiration is drawn fromSuper Mario Bros. 3andSuper Mario World.
Its like returning home but ultimately not as much fun as when you were a kid.
Its unchallenging for experienced players.
We also made a point of completing optional levels.
The most unwelcome hangover from the series third and fourth instalments is the ease with which bosses are dispatched.
Imagine our excitement when Magikoopa flew overhead and sprayed a Koopaling with a colourful spell.
Frankly, its about time Nintendo saw fit to abandon Marios previously turn-based multiplayer.
GetNew Super Mario Brothers (Wii)at the Den of Geek Amazon Store
Rating:
4 out of 5
