

Wii U
New Super Mario Bros. U
78
Critic RatingAbout
New Super Mario Bros. U is a side-scrolling 2.5D platform game, and the fourth and latest installment in the New Super Mario Bros. series. As the sequel to New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the game is a follow-up game of New Super Mario Bros. 2. It uses new, more detailed background styles and models and introduces the Flying Squirrel power-up, acquired by Mario and his friends from an item called the Super Acorn, as well as utilizing the Wii U GamePad in Boost Mode. In addition to the core campaign, there are also challenge modes.
Storyline
Bowser’s gang has taken over Princess Peach’s Castle! This time, the goal of the journey is Peach’s occupied castle!
Playtime Estimates
Main Story9.4h
Main + Extra15.5h
Completionist24.7h
All Styles14.3h
Confidence: 100%Updated: 7/20/2026
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Multiplayer
Local Max5 players
Local Co-opUp to 5
Campaign Co-opYes
Languages
| Language | Support |
|---|---|
| English | Interface |
| Japanese | Interface |
| English | Audio |
| Japanese | Audio |
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Game Info
Release Date11/18/2012
DeveloperNintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
PublisherNintendo
PlatformsWii U
GenresPlatform, Adventure
IGDB Rating78/100 (185)
Game Modes
Single player
Multiplayer
Co-operative
Themes
Action
Comedy
Kids
Perspectives
Side view
Release Dates
Wii UNov 30, 2012
Wii UDec 8, 2012
Wii UNov 26, 2013
Wii UNov 18, 2012
Wii UNov 30, 2012