
| Console | Nintendo Wii |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Developer | Nintendo EAD Group No. 4 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Region | World |
| Size | 4.3 GB |
Overview
New Super Mario Bros Wii is a side-scrolling platformer released by Nintendo for the Wii console in 2009. The game was developed by Nintendo EAD Group No. 4, the team behind several main Mario titles. It brings back the classic 2D Mario formula with modern visuals, polished controls, and a fresh sense of fun for both old fans and new players. The story follows Mario, Luigi, and two Toads as they chase Bowser and the Koopalings, who have kidnapped Princess Peach during her birthday party. Players run, jump, and stomp through eight themed worlds filled with enemies, hidden coins, and secret exits. The standout feature is four-player simultaneous co-op, a first for a main Mario platformer, which lets friends or family play together on the same screen. Motion controls add new moves such as spinning jumps and shaking power-ups loose from blocks. The clean art style and catchy music give the game a warm, welcoming feel that fits the Wii era perfectly.
Beyond the main story, the game offers several extras that keep players busy long after the credits roll. Free-for-All and Coin Battle modes let up to four players compete on remixed stages, fighting for the highest score or the most coins. New power-ups join the classic Fire Flower and Super Mushroom, including the Propeller Mushroom that shoots Mario high into the air, the Penguin Suit for sliding on ice, and the Ice Flower that freezes enemies. Each of the eight worlds has its own theme, from snowy mountains and burning deserts to underwater caverns and stormy castles, with three Star Coins hidden in every stage for completionists. Boss fights against the Koopalings and Bowser Jr. add variety between levels, and the Super Guide feature helps younger players who get stuck on tougher sections. With tight controls, charming visuals, and rewarding hidden content, New Super Mario Bros Wii stands as one of the best couch co-op platformers on the Wii library.
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