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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Released: 1/11/2019

Join Mario, Luigi, and Pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere! take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends as you try to save the Mushroom kingdom. Includes the new Super Mario Bros. U game and harder, faster new Super Luigi U game-both of which include nabbit and toadette as playable characters! - Two games in One, for double the fun! simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content - All a player needs is One Joy-Con Controller, so two people can team up right out of the box! - Tackle 164 platforming courses in the two main game modes and Enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes - Two Super Mario Bros. Games in One, for double the fun! - A variety of playable characters are available, some with unique attributes that affect gameplay and platforming physics

Join Mario, Luigi, and Pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere! take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends as you try to save the Mushroom kingdom. Includes the new Super Mario Bros. U game and harder, faster new Super Luigi U game-both of which include nabbit and toadette as playable characters! - Two games in One, for double the fun! simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content - All a player needs is One Joy-Con Controller, so two people can team up right out of the box! - Tackle 164 platforming courses in the two main game modes and Enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes - Two Super Mario Bros. Games in One, for double the fun! - A variety of playable characters are available, some with unique attributes that affect gameplay and platforming physics

Join Mario, Luigi, and Pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere! take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends as you try to save the Mushroom kingdom. Includes the new Super Mario Bros. U game and harder, faster new Super Luigi U game-both of which include nabbit and toadette as playable characters! - Two games in One, for double the fun! simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content - All a player needs is One Joy-Con Controller, so two people can team up right out of the box! - Tackle 164 platforming courses in the two main game modes and Enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes - Two Super Mario Bros. Games in One, for double the fun! - A variety of playable characters are available, some with unique attributes that affect gameplay and platforming physics

Critics
80
Metacritic
71

Score Breakdown

79.9

Critic Average

72 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

71

Metacritic User Score

619 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
+8.9
Combined Disparity
+8.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

43 early (60%)27 launch window (38%)2 late (3%)

Review summary

Updated Feb 7, 2020

Based on 72 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 79.9/100. Critics score this game 8.9 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 72)+
  1. GameMAG StaffviaGameMAG
    Feb 7, 2020·Late review
    80/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +9.0 pts
  2. Paul HunterviaWalmart Tips & Ideas
    Mar 12, 2019·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +14.0 pts
  3. Andrea RasoviaGamepare
    Feb 14, 2019·Launch window
    83/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +12.0 pts
  4. Alex Santa MariaviaTechRaptor
    Feb 14, 2019·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · +4.0 pts
  5. Will GreenwaldviaPCMag
    Feb 6, 2019·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Metacritic 71/100 · -1.0 pts