Nintendo wants the Wii U launch is powerful. That is why we have decided to go for their franchise star to come out hard and have a reference. We're talking, how could it be otherwise, the plumber and his new venture: 'New Super Mario Bros. U'.
'New Super Mario Bros. U', the challenge of renewing a series questioned
When this franchise debuted in his day in Nintendo DS, was met with a fairly good acceptance. Reinvented 2D although the approach to reach all audiences, a direction hinted in subsequent sequels.
The introduction of up to four players, aid for when we get stuck, development increasingly silly and hardly challenges for experts ... elements that have helped many people reach but also to repel many others.
Now, after passing through Nintendo 3DS, are among those who are not very clear about their future. The Japanese company are clear that at least one more delivery itself and Nintendo Wii U want to prove they can bring things to a trilogy that has quite continuity sin.
There are elements that remain, but there are also many new features. Now we have made this introduction is to contextualize the saga where we come to talk about the game, which aims to exploit some of the new concepts introduced Wii U when playing.
More than just a bait to attract sales
'New Super Mario Bros. U' tells the story. Surprise! At this point, nobody is surprised the monotony of the Mushroom Kingdom and the Stockholm syndrome of Princess Peach. Never mind. I assume in the end, no matter how simple it may be, serves to justify the game chicha.
New Super Mario Bros. U
Following the introduction of the facts, and finish at the other end of the Mushroom Kingdom, began our adventure to rescue the princess. Repeat development in world map but this time Nintendo has done a great job.
Gone are the linear and somewhat stale worlds of the first three titles. Now we are able to map, alive, beautiful and with many avenues to explore. They have taken three games to realize that a formula like 'Super Mario World' works.
We started playing and we see that the trend of the previous 'New Super Mario' is repeated: colorful scenes, a very successful design levels but also with many successes to be watching as we go. New ideas arise and are not used to rehash, as in 'New Super Mario Bros 2'.
New Super Mario Bros. U
Of course, there is still an aspect that grinds me, a lot. Play 'New Super Mario Bros' is like being part of a musical. Enemies move to the rhythm of music, stand to sing. Do not give the impression of being a threat but part of a kind of play where everyone is happy. Bowser has no thugs really inspire some danger.
There is nothing groundbreaking in what we have seen in 2D, are ideas that fit well into the concept of the franchise and make playing a fun experience and above all varied, not only in the themes of each world but in the how to play.
With this, and objects as the Yoshis, the mix is excellent and there are four sets of 'New Super Mario' this is the most comprehensive by far. Getting all the stars in the saved game will take a few hours so we have hours and hours of game time.
New Super Mario Bros. U
The rest of the mechanics involved no surprises: the controls are very precise and show that Nintendo has dominated this aspect only. New objects, like the flying squirrel suit, are as one in this experience.
The difficulty curve also comes with some changes. While you walk far from genres like masocore ('Super Meat Boy', 'I wanna be the guy' ...) the truth is that it has a few challenges. Nothing particularly difficult but we will just lose a few lives. We are grateful to have this aspect carefully.
For more awkward when we lose some life may play automatically level and decide where we want to continue on our own. Something that many ignored but do not forget who wants to go Nintendo.
New Super Mario Bros. U
Parallel to the main story, there are three modes of play that far from being added spaces give enough. Challenges that will test our ability where the medals and records encouraged to keep playing. Also we can play with our Miis but the truth is that never quite fit into the aesthetics of the game.
The game and experience on Wii U
As we know, Wii U introduces the gameplay through the GamePad. In this case there is conspicuous by its versatility but by something quite important: comfort. The control display will serve as a mirror of the console and can play without using the monitor or TV.
Is not that innovative? The truth is that it is possible to play but lying on the couch or in bed also has its positive side though that's what the handheld, actually.
If we choose to play as a group, up to five players, who have the GamePad can act as a fifth player attending the rest. Perfect if you have someone who is skilled or simply just want to go without getting too full.
Leaving aside the remote, Wii U serves as a platform to share messages online via Street Pass function. With it, we have the support of the online community and the official forums. Well to strengthen the community but does not play a role.
On the technical side, it is clear that today there is still a significant difference between the games developed by Nintendo and those made by third parties. Everything looks very polished, as in 'Nintendo Land', although again not a game where you look too.
Even so, this section also rises a little ribbon, by design and aesthetic details resultón is most of all. The sound section meets although recycling note melodies, which are beginning to be quite tiresome and repetitive.
'New Super Mario Bros. U' conclusions
New Super Mario Bros. U
A priori, when Nintendo announced the game, it seemed that this would be a poorly designed game. However, after playing we have made a major effort to relaunch the franchise and give us a compelling reason to play.
Those who enjoyed the three previous games, so do with this release for Wii U. For those who doubted him, will serve to reconcile and give a well deserved opportunity. Today, the best exclusive title for the new console from Nintendo.
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