New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Reviews

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
4.5 / 5.0
Jan 12, 2019

Overall, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe doesn't change what we expect from a Mario game and that is fine. Players are given both higher and lower difficulties, with neither making the game so easy it's no longer fun. Even skilled players can have fun with Toadette or Nabbit under the right conditions, just like Luigi U offers plenty of opportunities to learn. So, if you missed out on the original or never finished it, it's hard to say no to New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.

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Ben Salter
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Jan 10, 2019

The tweaks mostly relate to Toadette/Peachette and Nabbit as playable characters, but nothing really stands out.

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8 / 10
Jan 10, 2019

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is another great Wii U game to make its way to the Nintendo Switch. Despite the fact that it's full priced and feels a little bit later than it should have been, it's still a great game that would make a great addition to any collection.

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Jordan Oloman
Top Critic
4 / 5.0
Jan 9, 2019

Whilst this isn’t the most essential Wii U port to come to the Switch compared to more inventive titles like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is easily the best modern Super Mario Bros. game, and if you’re looking for that kind of fix after the 3D heights of Super Mario Odyssey, this 2D golden oldie is worth your money and your time.

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 14, 2019

As a carefree way to fritter away a few hours with friends, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe fits the bill. As an entry in one of the premier franchises in gaming, the adherence to tradition and generic "New" theming leave this one missing the mark.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

An incredibly strong platforming package is enough to overcome what problems, old and new, this offering has. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is recommended to all platforming fans.

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7 / 10.0
Jan 22, 2019

But due to the success of the platform, it also finds itself competing with many stellar indie platformers in a way that Super Mario Odyssey never did.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 14, 2019

Old, familiar concepts and designs mix with the new in this worthy re-release. Owners of the original game wont find much new here, but for the many that missed Super Mario Bros. U the first time are in for a treat, especially those with friends or family to play alongside them.

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6 / 10.0
Jan 14, 2019

If you played New Super Mario Bros. U the first time around, it's hard recommending its Deluxe iteration unless you simply can't be bothered to plug in your Wii U again. However, if you were waiting all these years for an easy mode, playing through the game as Toadette will surely satisfy.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jan 10, 2019

For all the grumbling about Nintendo's strategy of releasing last-gen ports to their new console, it's hard to argue when the games are as high quality as New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe. Nintendo has also added their typically high gloss coat of paint, with new features, new characters and even an entire bonus game.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 9, 2019

A great platform for everyone that hasn't played it before, but it is exactly the same we saw it on Nintendo U.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 9, 2019

With NEW Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, the Wii U's great launch title is back, now with Toadette cosplaying as Peach, and it's pretty good.

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Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
8.2 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2019

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is yet another gem to be snatched from the obscurity of the Wii U and presented to the masses thanks to the Switch's popularity. Despite not featuring much in the way of new content, the addition of Toadette alone creates an entirely fresh way to play this almost seven year old title. For a fan of Mario, a fan of platforming, or just somebody who never had a Wii U, I cannot recommend it enough.

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Nintendo News
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Jan 9, 2019

Despite the exclusion of online features and fresh content, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is a sizeable collection that offers one of the most solid platforming experiences of the current decade. If you’re a newcomer, it could provide numerous hours of excitement for you and your local friends. It’s a fun game for sure, but for someone who spent a good amount of time exploring every nook and cranny of the original a few years ago, it will most likely feel all too familiar.

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3.5 / 5.0
Jan 15, 2019

This game maintains its fun level design, but once you stack it with modern platforming games you start to see it's very dull.

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Digiato
Arash Parsapour
Top Critic
71 / 100
Jan 16, 2019

The new Mario is like having a delicious pizza at your favorite restaurant; it's fun every time. The decorations of the restaurant might change in years but the taste of your pizza is the same, you won't regret it but if you look for something new, maybe you should go for another restaurant.

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B+
Jan 23, 2019

Two great games on one cartridge with improved graphical fidelity, new characters to experiment with, and the ability to play anywhere, all making this the best version of both New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 17, 2019

While not offering enough fresh content, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is still an excellent co-op platformer. The new playable character, Toadette, is an exciting concept that is best suited for kids. Every level offers secret coins and with eight different worlds and addition of the Luigi expansion, it is a content-rich game with excellent replay value.

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 14, 2019

Thanks to Nintendo's new technology in Switch, we have the chance to play New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe anywhere we like. It also supports up to 4 players, so just imagine how fun it would be to play Mario on a camping trip with your friends while you share your childhood Mario memories with each other.

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Jan 10, 2019

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is an incredibly solid platforming experience full of charm, interesting level design and (in the Luigi portion) frustratingly good challenge.

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