Sun, 15 Nov 2009 by Corbie Dillard
The Super Mario Bros. experience long-time fans have been waiting for.
Nintendo has been making Super Mario Bros. games for as long as they've been making game consoles, and after the mammoth success of New Super Mario Bros. on DS, it comes as no real surprise to see them continuing that tradition on the Wii. And while Nintendo have made it clear that the unique multiplayer aspects are the selling point of the game, when you sit down with this little gem the one thing that becomes abundantly clear is that no matter what Nintendo say, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is clearly designed as a single-player Super Mario Bros. experience with a few extremely fun multiplayer modes thrown in for good measure.
Anyone that's ever played a 2D Super Mario Bros. title should know what to expect from New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Sure there are a lot of new twists in the game, but at its core it's still very similar in style to many of the 8- and 16-bit Super Mario releases so beloved by video game fans across the globe. Nintendo didn't stray too far from the gameplay mechanics they created for the DS release, but what they did do is take that system and really liven it up with absolutely tons of classic Super Mario Bros. influences. You'll see not only touches of the three NES platformers, but also quite a few Super Mario World and Yoshi's Island influences as well. You'll also see a new emphasis on playing the game as a multiplayer experience, which gives the game a whole new gameplay feel.
The story mode in the game is very similar in execution to that of the portable release. The world map is very similar, albeit a little more animated and a bit more intricate in its design, and you'll find yourself navigating around it in no time. As a single-player experience you'll play as Mario, with the choice of using the Wii Remote held sideways or the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combination. While the analog stick works well enough, you'll find the d-pad a lot more reliable using the Wii Remote on its side for some of the game's more difficult platforming sections. Mario still has all his trademark moves including fireballs, the ground pound and spin jump, but there are a few new twists as well. The Ice Flower allows Mario to toss snowballs that freeze enemies for a short time, and there are also two brand new suits to locate including the Propeller Suit, which allows Mario to spin high up into the air, and the Penguin Suit that lets you walk on ice more easily, not to mention slide along on his belly. You'll quickly find that the power-ups in the game are not just for show and become extremely useful as the game's difficulty begins to ramp up, which happens quite quickly.
As if the power-ups weren't enough, the game also makes use of motion controls to further liven things up. Not only will you have to tilt the Remote in order to manipulate many of the game's unique moving platforms (and there are tons of automatically and manually moving platforms throughout the game), but you'll also have to shake the Remote in order to pick up objects and perform your spin jump. While these motion controls might seem a little gimmicky at times, they still add a nice layer of variety to the solid control scheme.
As you progress through the game, you'll occasionally have to fight an enemy in order to continue along the map's trails. These include everything from spiny fish to the good old Hammer Bros. On the world map you'll see everything from standard levels to haunted ghost houses and even the trademark fortresses to conquer. The standard levels will even occasionally feature a captured Toad that allows you to return to the level to rescue him by releasing him from a "?" block and then successfully carry him to the end of the level. Not only will it earn you additional lives, but it will also open up more Toad Houses where you can earn additional power-ups. You can make use of these power-ups before entering a level on the map screen by pressing 
, similar in style to Super Mario Bros. 3. Once you've beaten the main fortress in any World, you'll be able to save your game and move on to the next world where you'll endure your next set of new levels that range from deserts to snowscapes and everything in between.
As a multiplayer experience, New Super Mario Bros. is a wild ride. When you choose the multiplayer option in the main game, you and up to three other players can all take on each and every level of the game much the same way you would as a single-player experience. Having multiple players will make some things easier and some things more difficult. You'll have to learn to work together as a team if you're going to beat many of the levels in the game, as they all feature a barrage of enemies to take out — not to mention some absolutely pinpoint platforming. You can even use the other characters to help you reach difficult platforms by jumping off their head. The character in front will automatically scroll the level, but this won't kill characters that get left behind, at least not right away. Any character that is falling behind as the level scrolls along will simply be pushed along by the edge of the screen. Of course if a character gets caught in a wall or is pulled into an enemy, they'll be killed just as they would in an auto-scrolling level. You'll quickly find this a good incentive to keep up with the pace of the other players.
If you want to play something a little more competitive, you can choose to take on one of the game's two other multiplayer modes. Free-For-All is basically the same as the main game only you and up to three other players can choose to play any level that you've beaten in the main game. This can be a useful mode for gamers looking to jump right into the thick of things and play specific levels without having to play through the game's story mode. You can also choose to play the game's Coin Battle mode where you and up to three other players run through a level trying to collect the most coins. While these competitive multiplayer modes aren't quite as enjoyable as the multiplayer cooperative mode in the main game, they're a nice diversion for those who've had their fill of the story mode or would rather compete against other players instead of working together as a team.
Whether you choose to take on the game as a single player experience or make use of the game's unique multiplayer scheme, you're going to get your money's worth out of the game. The play control is rock solid and there's an almost never-ending amount of playability throughout the game's many levels. Long-time Super Mario Bros. fans should feel right at home from the very start, but even they are in for some new twists the game will toss your way. Heck, there's even a help system in place that will have Luigi play the level for you showing you the best way to beat any of the regular levels in the game. Couple the game's amazingly challenging level designs with a wide range of pattern-based bosses and you have one of the most solid and impressive gameplay systems available on the Wii console and a testament to just how viable and creative 2D gaming can still be when in the right developer's hands.
It's difficult to judge New Super Mario Bros. Wii in terms of presentation as it makes use of a fairly basic visual style that takes a somewhat "less is more" approach to the graphics in the game. Of course all of the trademark vibrant visual nuances are intact, and there's not a square inch of the game that you won't at least somewhat recognize from previous Super Mario Bros. releases, but don't expect the type of visual experience you're used to seeing in many of Nintendo's first-party Wii releases. Sure all of the silky smooth animations you see throughout the many characters and areas of the game are impressive by classic Super Mario standards, but there will be times when you'll wonder why Nintendo didn't try to do a bit more from a graphical standpoint. That being said, it's still easy to see what Nintendo was going for when they put the game together and if you're a fan of the DS release, you'll certainly appreciate the increased spice they've brought to this Wii version.
Super Mario Bros. titles have always been well-known for their catchy musical scores and instantly recognizable sound effects and New Super Mario Bros. Wii is certainly no exception. The musical score itself is one of the best yet for a Mario release and shows some real creativity when you hear them alongside the particular level they're featured in. There's also no shortage of variety between the various musical tracks and truth be told there's not a bad tune in the entire game. The game features not only tons of classic sound effects from past Super Mario titles, but also a whole host of new sounds to further liven up the playing experience. Even the voiced dialog, which is as sharp and brilliant as always, tends to add yet another layer of audio charm to the game and rounds out what is easily one of the best Wii musical performances to date.
1. pixelman
15 Nov 2009, 05:46 GMT
Holy shizzle, a 10! Getting this ASAP! Great review as always, Corbie.
2. Chicken Brutus
15 Nov 2009, 05:47 GMT
Score is way too low. Did the reviewer even play the game?!
3. Tails86
15 Nov 2009, 05:47 GMT
YES Nintendo i knew made a good game of course though its a Mario Game. Looks good on ya Nintendo Keep it up can't wait for my Copy Tomorrow
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4. Jave
15 Nov 2009, 05:52 GMT
You guys should have pulled a Spinal Tap and give an 11 just this once.
I won't be able to get the game until Tuesday. These are going to be the two longest days of my life.
5. Aviator
15 Nov 2009, 05:55 GMT
Great game. Nuf said.
6. warioswoods
15 Nov 2009, 05:58 GMT
Looks great, and your review was quite helpful on several points.
I'm slightly disappointed to learn about how the multiplayer modes work. I wanted to play through the story mode with others and compete for the most coins etc at the same time, 4 Swords style, with rankings after each level. It sounds as if you have to either play the story mode or choose individual levels on which to compete, and that's not at all the simultaneously co-op / competitive experience I'd envisioned . Oh well, I can't have everything.
I'll pick this up right away, and see how I feel about it after a few days + some multiplayer.
7. fudgenuts
15 Nov 2009, 06:01 GMT
Score is way too high. How is this a 10/10? All it is is a new Mario platformer that played it safe through the whole thing. I like the game, but no way is this a 10/10.
8. Trevor_Fox
15 Nov 2009, 06:03 GMT
Nice. Can't wait to pick this game up. =)
9. Corbie
15 Nov 2009, 06:07 GMT
How far into it are you fudgenuts?
10. bboy2970
15 Nov 2009, 06:08 GMT
@fudgenuts: Why can Nintendo never please some people? If they had done something radically different in this game, then people would whine that it wasn't “traditional.” And then if they keep it in the vein of other releases while adding specific wii controls as well as a dedicated multi-player mode, people complain they played it safe. This game deserves every one of those 10 points.
11. minial100
15 Nov 2009, 06:12 GMT
WOW 10? Good review Corbs, and good job getting that much done in so little time
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12. PhoenixSage
15 Nov 2009, 06:13 GMT
Wow...
Just...wow.
And now the wait for Christmas begins... >__<
13. Twilight Crow
15 Nov 2009, 06:16 GMT
WOW The key word is "Challeging"
Great review Corbie!
I will try to get it before Xmas, not probably though
14. buffalobob
15 Nov 2009, 06:17 GMT
I don't need a review to know that this game will be huge. But thanks anyway
15. abe8812
15 Nov 2009, 06:20 GMT
Awesome! Picking this game up the minute Gamestop opens tomorrow.
16. Chrono Cross
15 Nov 2009, 06:24 GMT
You think this is Game of the Year Corbie or am I just really pumped for this game?
I'm getting this today(12:28 a.m. here), and I know I'm going to enjoy it.
17. Corbie
15 Nov 2009, 06:25 GMT
This is most likely my GOTY. Unless Zelda Spirit Tracks just turns out to be insanely good.
18. Token Girl
15 Nov 2009, 06:26 GMT
Awesome. I'm really excited for this game. I wish I could get it now.
19. super-nintendo
15 Nov 2009, 06:26 GMT
WOW!!! 10
Thanks for such a well written and informed review! One of your best yet.
20. pie4prez
15 Nov 2009, 06:26 GMT
I'm getting this at midnight!
21. MasterGraveheart
15 Nov 2009, 06:31 GMT
Awesome, I can't wait to play it!
...which will, unfortunately, have to wait until Christmas for me. After November 1, I'm banned from gift-potential purchases so I don't end up with two of the same thing... darn it anyhow! >.<
This is a due justified score I think. Let's face it. Yes, we've seen something like it done before, but if it was done well before and the new one doesn't make it worse, doesn't it warrent a score as high as this?
22. Ezekiel
15 Nov 2009, 06:41 GMT
Theres always someone who gets a game first before myself
23. Orenhy
15 Nov 2009, 06:43 GMT
I wish they would have been more creative with the design of the worlds, it looks to sterile (boring) for my taste.
24. Objection_Blaster
15 Nov 2009, 06:43 GMT
As great as I hope that Spirit Trackers is, I doubt it will be able to surpass this...
25. Corbie
15 Nov 2009, 06:44 GMT
Please don't go by the gameplay trailers they've released. They basically shot video of many of the least exciting levels. I wish they'd let me pick the levels. I could put them together a trailer. One shot of World 8-7 and that would change people's minds in a hurry.
26. WolfRamHeart
15 Nov 2009, 06:57 GMT
Spectacular review Corbie! I am extremely pleased to see how good of a game this turned out to be. I expected it to score high but a perfect ten is just incredible! It definitely sounds like game of the year material to me. I can't wait to pick this one up and play it for myself. Great job Nintendo!
27. thaantman
15 Nov 2009, 07:07 GMT
Man i'm broke, spent my game money on nfs nitro earlier this month, it's fun n all but its no mario u guys need 2 throw a sweepstakes giving afew of these bad boys up. and let me be 1 of the winners 4 thinking of it wink
28. skywake
15 Nov 2009, 07:17 GMT
Good, finally someone gave it a 10.
I just "finished" it about an hour ago and I can easily say its one of the best games on the Wii. If you took the DS version, added in the local multiplayer fun of Smash Bros, turned nostalgia upto 11, threw in some shinies and added the extra secrets of Super Mario World you'd be close to this.
Once you beat it (and I won't spoil it) you still want to go back to collect all the coins and unlock all the secrets. At the very least so you can spend your coins on super skills videos. For that alone I'd probably put it on par with Galaxy as one of the best games on the system.
edit
the final boss battle is one of the most epic battles you have ever seen
29. Mario 34
15 Nov 2009, 07:35 GMT
Up to world 4-2, It should have been a 12/10
. Great job Nintendo
30. chunky_droid
15 Nov 2009, 07:40 GMT
Awesome, insta-buy for me!
31. Dazza
15 Nov 2009, 07:52 GMT
Great review Corbie, it looks like you really got a kick out of this!
For my part I was a little worried that the single player game would be a little sparse given the emphasis on multi-player this time. I'm glad to hear that this is not the case. Good old Nintendo, I should have known they would not let me down
32. jangonov
15 Nov 2009, 08:22 GMT
a 10?! really?! Not that I disagree, because I havn't played it but I was thinking "oh well, Im sure I can wait untill I get it for christmas or something..Ill be fine". Now I have to go buy it the second it is released. Nintendo loves my wallet.
33. Bensei
15 Nov 2009, 08:47 GMT
I guess I heard the last sentence already in the M&L3 review
34. Corbie
15 Nov 2009, 09:30 GMT
Really? I didn't realize M&L3 was available on the Wii. Cool.
35. Stuffgamer1
15 Nov 2009, 09:34 GMT
Sayeth Fudgenuts: I just wish they added something new other than multiplayer and new power-ups.
Umm...like WHAT, dude? I think you're basically asking that this isn't a classic-styled Super Mario Bros. game. It sounds to me like it has everything a Mario fan could ask for! I'm really excited for the game, which I plan to be playing within 10 hours.
36. zoipi
15 Nov 2009, 09:50 GMT
Completely agree with the review. Maybe the best Mario in Wii this far. COmpleteley a MUST BUY.
37. Nathan
15 Nov 2009, 10:05 GMT
I got through the game far too quickly. Yes, there are some challenging areas, but nothing a veteran Mario player couldn't handle. I have to say that the same music gets played too frequently throughout many levels also. As I finished the game, I had over 80 lives remaining... Still, after all that, it was a fun experience, and truly one of the best games on the Wii thus far. I really did love the nods to the past games. Ahhh... nostalgia. 9.1/10.
38. Croz
15 Nov 2009, 10:07 GMT
Awesome week ahead for us UK gamers, iplayer channel, nsmbw, hopefully excitebike, and something awesome for vc would be nice.
39. Rensch
15 Nov 2009, 10:17 GMT
From what I've seen it seems great but overly familiar, especially if you played the DS game.
40. Big A2
15 Nov 2009, 10:18 GMT
My only problem is the bloody bubbles you spawn back into after you die in multi-player. Pissed off siblings don't like popping bubbles much. And they always want to play with you. Ugh... I give this a 99/100
41. Viral
15 Nov 2009, 10:29 GMT
This looks promising..
42. odd69
15 Nov 2009, 10:34 GMT
Awesome review Corb.Hopefully I'll have my copy by this weekend!!! Plus another controller as well .Gotta print my money for Nintendo!
43. RyuZebian
15 Nov 2009, 10:50 GMT
Looks great... Waiting for a price drop... I'm poor...
Really, this isn't on my wish list because it's full price. On my wish list there are LOADS of great games that I have to catch up with. But I wish I got Mario Kart DS before it was too late! 
Oh well, I guess I'll have to check a regular game shop, not only the web... Or maybe even second hand! 
But I'll definitely wish for this for my birthday in April, though!
44. JimLad
15 Nov 2009, 11:16 GMT
Sounds like this did for 2d platforming what Galaxy did for 3d platforming, as in: re-ignite the genre with clever design ad fresh ideas.
(I know 2D plats are also thriving on WiiWare, but this is a big retail game)
45. LuigiPod
15 Nov 2009, 11:19 GMT
Great review!
By the way, is there a way to play levels without the time limit, just for playing around? The "Free-for-all" might be like that, but I'm not sure...
46. Zammy
15 Nov 2009, 11:45 GMT
Meh, played it to death earlier this week. Good review, though.
47. Swerd_Murd
15 Nov 2009, 11:47 GMT
hadn't heard of this before but it looks neat!
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48. Ivol
15 Nov 2009, 11:56 GMT
OPEN UP GAMESTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
49. Mingo73
15 Nov 2009, 12:05 GMT
I was sold at Yoshi! This is a must-buy for me.
50. Hoffkage
15 Nov 2009, 12:16 GMT
So its this game any kind of good???
51. Sean Aaron
15 Nov 2009, 12:16 GMT
Well, if Muramasa isn't waiting for me at GAME Friday, it looks like I just might blow all my credit on this, despite the ludicrous SRP. I cannot say I'm the biggest Mario fan, but it sounds like I won't need to bother with another 2D Mario game and it has that hand-holding aspect. I'm a bit surprised player 1 is restricted to playing as Mario though -- surely there's some kind of special unlockable to let you play as Luigi or a Toad?
52. ReddLionz72
15 Nov 2009, 12:17 GMT
must...get...NOW!!!
53. FuzzyYellowBalls
15 Nov 2009, 12:30 GMT
Who's this Mario guy everyone keeps talking about?
54. Sylverstone
15 Nov 2009, 12:51 GMT
Wow.... A solid 10....
Great review, Corbie!
I can't even imagine how fast this game is gonna fly off shelves. IT PRINTS MONEY!
Now for Reggie's challenge..... Day 1 sales of MW2 (on 1 platform) vs. Day 1 sales of NSMB Wii!
55. NintenDude97
15 Nov 2009, 13:07 GMT
10/10!!! WOW!!
56. NintenDude97
15 Nov 2009, 13:09 GMT
"If you only buy one game for your Wii console for the rest of your life, make sure it's this one."
Wow. This must be a really good game.
57. Luigi-La-Bouncy
15 Nov 2009, 13:10 GMT
Great Review Corbie!
If anyone wants a decent, in depth video review then check this one out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aN9oOiKyDro
I wouldn't bother with the IGN one, it's uselss. There's something I don't like the dude who reviews it, the old IGN reviewer was much better.
58. Bass X0
15 Nov 2009, 13:29 GMT
it looks like I just might blow all my credit on this, despite the ludicrous SRP.
£35 isn't unreasonable. Although anything higher will give me cause to shop elsewhere.
59. LEGEND MARIOID
15 Nov 2009, 13:32 GMT
Great revw Corbs! Can't wait to get my hands on this baby.
I'm not surprised in the least its a ten reading the various previews and reviews of this game. Maybe now one or two on here can stop talking about nintendo fanboyism (tierd cliche) of the other reviewers w.r.t this game eh
60. SanderEvers
15 Nov 2009, 13:50 GMT
This deserves a 100 on a scale from 1 to 10
61. zezhyrule
15 Nov 2009, 13:54 GMT
This game is going to be awesome!!! Just a few more hours!..
62. Starkiller
15 Nov 2009, 13:54 GMT
How on earth did I forget it was released today!?! Nice review!
63. bonii
15 Nov 2009, 14:02 GMT
Completely the opposite of ign's review. I'm getting this in an hour. I've had it reserved.
64. Sneaker13
15 Nov 2009, 14:12 GMT
Me want, me want, me want.
65. Moco Loco
15 Nov 2009, 14:18 GMT
The game really does sound like a complete blast to play. Review scores are subjective, but I'm glad Corbie gave it a 10/10 so it might bring the metacritic average up a bit.
66. Odnetnin
15 Nov 2009, 14:21 GMT
Great review, Corbie. I played it last night and so far the first few levels read about a 9 to me. I'm assuming the multiplayer and later levels make the 10?
67. Chicken Brutus
15 Nov 2009, 14:37 GMT
How'd this got more comments than Dragon Master Spell Caster?
68. Bensei
15 Nov 2009, 14:38 GMT
@Corbie: Well, exchange DS and Wii and you have it. I thought it wasn't necesary to mention. I suppose I thought wrong
Edit: Okay, it was slightly different, but it was quite similiar
69. Digiki
15 Nov 2009, 14:40 GMT
I expected a 10.
I'm disappointed with it.
70. Hyper Luigi
15 Nov 2009, 14:42 GMT
Awesome review! I can't wait to play this game tomorrow! It would have been nice to have online multiplayer though, but it's no big deal.
71. Odnetnin
15 Nov 2009, 14:43 GMT
@Chicken+Brutus I know, it had such a killer tagline...
@Digiki The game or the score?
72. bestbuck
15 Nov 2009, 15:20 GMT
Roll on Friday
73. leon809
15 Nov 2009, 15:31 GMT
i dont think it should be a 10 because it seems like nintendo played it safe by not applying online support.
74. Super Smash Bros. Fan1999
15 Nov 2009, 15:35 GMT
@Luigi-La Bouncy: On the Youtube page, you'll see a lot of people bitching about the game and Nintendo in general.
75. Chicken Brutus
15 Nov 2009, 15:44 GMT
"nintendo played it safe by not applying online support."
I don't think they "played it safe" so much as they "recognized their own limitations."
76. RevolverLink
15 Nov 2009, 15:47 GMT
Christmas seems so far away.
77. Xkhaoz
15 Nov 2009, 15:52 GMT
Okay, now there's a bigger chance of me getting this. Mainly for the co-op, because my best friend sucks at video games and we like to play co-op, so yeah.
78. greyelephant
15 Nov 2009, 16:17 GMT
Great review Corbie and might I add, spot on.
The game is great, peoples. If you are a fan of the old side scrolling Marios, you will love this game. It's unique in so many ways.
I bought this game this morning and haven't regretted a single penny spent. This comes from someone who rarely buys a game for full price.
Yoshi is by far the most fun to play with. Nothing like eating hammers and spitting them back at the hammer bros.!
79. fudgenuts
15 Nov 2009, 16:23 GMT
OK, I guess what I meant to say is that it seemed overly familiar. Still good, but not a 10. I would give it a 9.
80. Orgone
15 Nov 2009, 16:28 GMT
10/10, but not hard enough, its no lost levels. i watched the superguide once but beat the level on my own
81. Rhansley64
15 Nov 2009, 16:43 GMT
Perfect score for a perfect game.
82. motang
15 Nov 2009, 16:49 GMT
I am getting mine this morning in about a hour or so.
@Corbie So can you save anytime, like after beating World 1-1, can I save the game, or does it have to be after a castle? Thanks.
@Jave Hopefully you can keep yourself busy.
83. Mickeymac
15 Nov 2009, 16:59 GMT
I'll make sure to give it a rent someday. I've never been a big fan of Mario, but this one looks fun.
84. Joe Diddley
15 Nov 2009, 17:22 GMT
It's "clearly designed as a single-player Super Mario Bros. experience".
That is all that I needed to hear
85. Digiki
15 Nov 2009, 17:26 GMT
The score.
10s are for games that push the boundaries, boldly going above and beyond. This looks to just try to excel at what it does.
I'll render further judgment when I play through it.
86. Odnetnin
15 Nov 2009, 17:34 GMT
@Digiki Oh. I agree with you, to an extent.
87. Fuzzy
15 Nov 2009, 17:35 GMT
@motang. Yes you can do a "Quick Save" at anytime on the overworld. It acts similar to the suspended save on the VC (as it saves at that spot, but you can only start from the spot once). However after castles, you are given the opportunity to save properly.
88. Masticore
15 Nov 2009, 17:44 GMT
@RyuZebian:
I don't think there will be any price-drop of this one for really long. Games like twilight princess, mario galaxy etc. are still almost att full price
89. my_point_is
15 Nov 2009, 17:48 GMT
i think it safe to say that great graphics do NOT make a great game.
this is definitly nintendo`s two fingers to microsoft and sony.
90. Andy100003
15 Nov 2009, 18:01 GMT
He only gave it a 10 because he didn't want to get beat up
91. The Fox
15 Nov 2009, 18:08 GMT
I'm a bit skeptical that it's 10-worthy, but I'm still pumped for picking this one up. I thought NSMB on the DS was overrated, but this looks better.
I was actually hoping to see NL post a fake review blasting it and giving it a low score just to see the forum reaction.
92. roro44
15 Nov 2009, 18:49 GMT
SWEET. I believe part of such an outstanding score has to do with the amazing new multiplayer mode. Bam, bam, bam.
93. Ren
15 Nov 2009, 19:09 GMT
I don't like rating things at all myself so it's always a tough call. The review is fantastic, though, and paints a wonderful picture of all thats here for us to love including the things that some view as shortcomings.
I think this could fit a 10. If I were reviewing it seems it'd be a 9 or 9.5, just because there are only a few things over time I'd ever give perfect scores to (Mario 64 - Link to the past - Chinatown Wars), but it's really hard to say so I don't fault anyone else for their take on it.
I do think it's pretty silly, though, the way some sites/ people are bashing it for lack of online, when clearly this just isn't designed for that kind of play; it's intended for people in a room to interact and move along together. There is still a place for local multiplayer and sadly less common because of many designers being tech geeks who can't see the difference in excitement that real friends bring to local multiplayer. Anyone remember a little game called Goldeneye? local multiplayer was it's real strength, tell me the good times had there weren't about the interaction of friends in the room with you.
94. Toon Link
15 Nov 2009, 19:17 GMT
I can't believe I have to wait until Christmas to get this!
I makes me SO ANGRY!
95. Stuffgamer1
15 Nov 2009, 19:18 GMT
@The Fox: But the NLife crew has the little-known thing called INTEGRITY that prevents such a BS move. That's why I like this site so much.
96. suburban_sensei
15 Nov 2009, 19:45 GMT
Picked up my copy today, and this review is spot-on...it's a 10/10 for sure. I just love the nostalgic feeling I get from this game, even down them using the Koopa Kids. I was playing it with my girlfriend, and we found multi-player to be a bit tedious (constantly bouncing off each other), so I may stick to single-player.
97. rhythmheavenfan
15 Nov 2009, 20:04 GMT
@suberban_sensei
Is the single player any good? It seems that the media hypes it as a multiplayer game mainly. I'm not into multiplayer that much so I was just wondering if I'll like the game at all when I'm mainly a single player kind of guy?
98. Clint Eastwood
15 Nov 2009, 20:17 GMT
It's better as a single-player game IMO - or rather, it's less frustrating. I played a couple of levels in world 2 and 3 with my dad, and it was chaotic to say the least. I can't imagine how terrible it would be with 4 players on some of the harder levels, especially since a few of them actually seem to be designed for 1 player (with some levels it's the other way around). Anyway, after completing the game I went back to those same levels and found them to be much easier alone. It's still challenging enough for me, though those who find SMW and SMB3 to be cakewalks - if any such people exist - may be disappointed =D
99. Corbie
15 Nov 2009, 20:45 GMT
I got the same feeling. While the multiplayer modes are fun, the single-player experience is where it's at with this game.
100. rhythmheavenfan
15 Nov 2009, 20:50 GMT
@Corbie
Good. I love single player. I guess I won't be disappointed then. Also, Corbie, you're saying that when Galaxy 2 comes out that it will not be as good as this game? Because you did say that if I buy 1 Wii game for the rest of my life, it should be this one, which would mean that if I took that seriously, I couldn't buy Galaxy 2. Personally, I think I will like Galaxy 2 way more than this game.
101. JamieO
15 Nov 2009, 20:51 GMT
Whoa, a superb review and potentially Corbie's Game Of The Year, I've planned to be playing this one on December 25th for a while now, roll on Christmas Day. Good, good times. Cheers @Corbie.
102. Yosher
15 Nov 2009, 21:05 GMT
A 10 huh? I knew this game would score high, but I didn't think it'd get a 10. Sounds like it's simply a must-have Mario title!
103. Virby
15 Nov 2009, 21:09 GMT
A 10 point game, huh? Cool, but I won't get this game for Xmas. Maybe later.
104. GabeGreens
15 Nov 2009, 21:10 GMT
This game IS awesome. Just got it and its flippin awesome. Score agreed.
105. warioswoods
15 Nov 2009, 21:18 GMT
After putting a couple hours in, I can say that I'm pleasantly surprised to find that the single-player game is indeed quite good throughout. I have to reiterate my disappointment with the multiplayer modes, however, as all that I wanted was to be able to play through the main "story" mode together with a friend or two and have the rankings show up after each level, for most coins and most enemies killed, taking into account least deaths, etc; ie. 4 Swords style.
Instead, playing multiplayer either means purely co-op with no rankings at all, or competing but only by picking levels from a select screen one by one, thereby breaking the continuity of the experience.
106. motang
15 Nov 2009, 21:34 GMT
Thanks @Fuzzy
Loving it, I finished up world 1 so far (with everything star coins, alternate finish, etc.), but I am going to saver the game so I am going to take it slow!
107. MarkyVigoroth
15 Nov 2009, 21:48 GMT
To Mr. Chicken Brutus:
10 is not the same as 1(0).
108. KanrakusPizza
15 Nov 2009, 21:48 GMT
God dangit, i want this game SO FREAKIN MUCH but my FREAKIN Wii is broken. Great review!
109. Monkeh
15 Nov 2009, 22:03 GMT
@Digiki: Isn't gaming all about fun? If it's just great fun to play, why should it have to push boundaries to be worth a 10/10?
110. MetalMario
15 Nov 2009, 22:04 GMT
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
YEAH YEAH THAT'S HOW YOU DO IT CORBIE!!!!!!!!!
111. Starcross64
15 Nov 2009, 22:47 GMT
I'm getting this next weekend! Can't wait! = D
112. SpaghettiToastBook
15 Nov 2009, 22:49 GMT
This is going to be the slowest week of my life.
113. sonic_brawler95
15 Nov 2009, 22:56 GMT
I got it today, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
114. Sean Aaron
15 Nov 2009, 23:16 GMT
@BassXO: GAME has RRP at £44.99 and online price for £34.99, which means the in-store price is going to be the former. If I didn't have store credit to cover it there's no way I'd consider that price for any title unless it was a massive pinball/classic game collection.
115. Twario
15 Nov 2009, 23:28 GMT
This review is spot on. I just beat it!
116. 110percent
15 Nov 2009, 23:31 GMT
CORBIE gave it a 10?!?! I MUST get this game!
117. Qwikman
15 Nov 2009, 23:43 GMT
It seems awesome (what with a perfect 10 n all), but I won't be buying it. Just seems a bit too much like the DS version. And I don't have any extra Wiimotes for a multiplayer experience...
118. Orgone
15 Nov 2009, 23:44 GMT
graphics DO make a great game, this game is beatiful, excitebike looked better than most real wii games, when super mario brothers first came out it looked ridiculous
119. Teodoro
15 Nov 2009, 23:54 GMT
Definite buy. Thats all I have to say for a 10/10 game
120. robbob88
16 Nov 2009, 00:22 GMT
I'm so happy I have a job, just bought this online off of Amazon for only 46.99, no tax and FREE 2 day shipping, Amazon is the greatest online store ever invented!!!! Can't wait to play this!!!
121. Kid_A
16 Nov 2009, 00:51 GMT
Couldn't agree with this review more. Me and some friends just played through story mode for about three hours, and I'm not sure we ever stopped smiling. The single player is outstanding as well, in fact after playing the first 4 worlds, it's pretty clear that this is the best 2-D Super Mario game ever--and prior to this, I considered Super Mario World to be the greatest game of all time!
I can't imagine anybody not being totally satisfied with this game. It's another masterpiece from Nintendo--and the one game that I really feel works on both the hardcore and casual levels (as much as I hate to use those terms)
122. Mickeymac
16 Nov 2009, 01:06 GMT
@Monkeh
Because after a while playing the same a game a zillion times gets boring. Pushing the boundries and differenciating itself from every other game out there makes the experience far more memorable.
Not to mention it's tough to tell people to go out and spend $50 on a game that's pretty much the same as 10 other games they already have. Sure, die-hard fans won't mind, but without a major hook, non-fans may find it tough to consider making such an investment.
123. Corbie
16 Nov 2009, 01:11 GMT
I don't care if it's new or not, as long as it's great and this game is great. As long as it has Super Mario Bros. on the cover, it's going to fly off shelves regardless anyway.
124. RaccoonMario
16 Nov 2009, 01:17 GMT
A well deserved review. My friends, family, and I got together and played it all day, it was really fun.
I also gotta say, the running and bumping into eachother and the half a second pauses aren't nearly as bad as other people claimed it to be. It just makes things more chaotic and fun!!
125. NintendoBrad
16 Nov 2009, 01:56 GMT
How does this game look on a Standard Definition TV? I heard it's widescreen-only which is really worrying for me.
126. warioswoods
16 Nov 2009, 01:58 GMT
@125
Looks great on my old-school non-widescreen luddite-friendly TV.
127. NintendoBrad
16 Nov 2009, 02:03 GMT
Thanks for the reply.
So it's not squashed or anything? No stretched hud? This is pretty much the only thing that has me worried about the game. If someone could post a spoiler-free photo of the game on an SD TV, that would be great. I'm rather anxious about this.
128. warioswoods
16 Nov 2009, 02:16 GMT
I don't have a photo of it on my TV, but I can assure you that nothing looks disproportionate or squished in any way.
That does make me a bit curious whether the game would be slightly harder on an SD TV, since I presumably can't see as far ahead of me. That depends on how they do the scaling, though.
In any case, it looks great on an SD TV, no problems whatsoever.
129. NintendoBrad
16 Nov 2009, 02:23 GMT
I guess I was misinformed when I read it was widescreen-only. Either that or the difference is nonexistant on an SD TV. That's good to know.
Thanks for your timely replies.
I can't wait to play this game.
130. warioswoods
16 Nov 2009, 02:34 GMT
@NintendoBrad
Actually, I just had a closer look at it on my TV to confirm how it's handling it, compared to widescreen screenshots. There are black bars at the top and bottom just like a widescreen DVD, but they aren't very big, and barely take away much of anything from your screen real estate. I believe they probably opted for a middle ratio on that; adding black bars to make it closer to the full widescreen ratio on your standard TV, but still leaving a little less of the stage visible at the edges (but the HUD is correctly positioned and so forth, nothing cut off in that way).
131. Stuffgamer1
16 Nov 2009, 02:47 GMT
Frankly, I'm amazed Nintendo decided to build the game with widescreen TV's in mind. Just last year, they released Wario Land with its standard screen support, after all! But widescreen TV owners did get some awesome extra HUD's from the deal, so it worked out pretty well. My point is, Nintendo designing a Wii game specifically for widescreen (and therefore, HD, at least 99% of the time) TV's to the point where letterboxing would be at all necessary is a major step forward!
132. NintendoBrad
16 Nov 2009, 02:57 GMT
@130
Okay, that's not good to hear. I tend to be annoyed by small things on a game's display, including small scratches on a DS's screen, so black bars does not sound like a good thing at all.
Why couldn't they make it work for both types of TVs like Brawl and Galaxy? I'm pretty annoyed by this.
133. RaccoonMario
16 Nov 2009, 03:00 GMT
Trust me, it's actually pretty good to have.
At first, you get really pissed off about the bars, but then you realize how useful widescreen really is.
134. Machu
16 Nov 2009, 03:06 GMT
It's gonna be a long 10 days, but it will be the best birthday present ever!!! I'm gonna save reading this review till the day before, I couldn't handle it now. 0_o
135. warioswoods
16 Nov 2009, 03:11 GMT
Yes it's really just like watching a widescreen film; I never buy "full screen" DVDs as they butcher the original footage, so I'm accustomed to small black bars. Believe me, it's nothing that takes away from the experience, it just means that you don't use every inch of your TV.
136. DK vs. KK
16 Nov 2009, 04:03 GMT
Just got the game, and it's a winner! I am absolutely LOVING the earlier stages! Even though they are easy if you just run through them, I appreciate the inventive hidden areas, and the challenge of finding all of the hidden coins. I'm stoked to visit some of the later areas, since Corbie says that they provide a lot more challenge which is just what I'm looking for.
Machu, it's gonna be so worth the wait! The game is a ton of fun!
137. Mike
16 Nov 2009, 04:05 GMT
Great game, plus the Koopalings are back!
138. Ch3p3
16 Nov 2009, 04:20 GMT
Great and epic game this is a must have, i hate Little Big Planet
139. XCWarrior
16 Nov 2009, 05:01 GMT
You must own this game if you own a Wii. Period. So amaazing. My fiance is having a blast with me playing it. Go buy it, go buy it now.
The only flaw, if you can call it one, is the lack of online/Wii Speak which woudl go hand in hand.
140. Gamer83
16 Nov 2009, 07:34 GMT
Nice review. The game definitely deserves that 10/10, it's right up there with the great 2D Mario games of the past.
141. StarDust
16 Nov 2009, 11:53 GMT
10/10 - Whoo-Hoo!!! Great review Corbie; I'm glad they gave you this one...
/10
I already knew the score was gonna be 10/10 before I even clicked the link. I think Nintendo Life needs a special 11-Rank for certain exclusive Nintendo titles. For instance, Bowser's Inside story, which is a great game btw, also scored a 10 (for fairness, I believe it should have scored "9"), but I'd bet it pales in comparison to NSMB Wii and SMG2. For some titles go beyond even ten, deserving the elusive but as of yet incomprehensible 11 or 12 star rating, although doing so would totally ruin Nintendo Life's credibility. I mean come on, it's Nintendo! What'd you expect? It came from the BIG "N"; of course it's gonna be good. My only regret is that I can't use my RetroZone GC-NES adapter with this game. Sadly, since I let my mother buy the game, I won't get to play until December 25th. Yep, 28 years old and my mother still buys me games for Christmas; I'm just a big old retro boy
142. vonseux
16 Nov 2009, 13:50 GMT
i'd wish game magazines werent so blind with HD graphics, stoped praising Modern Warfare 2 and take a closer look at a pure gameplay experience as this one
143. ODOGG618
16 Nov 2009, 14:27 GMT
Every 10 you guys hand out to Nintendo takes away from your credibility as a reviewer. Great review? I strongly disagree. This should be a $35 DS title. Even then, review it, critique it, and give it a realistic rating.
144. Kevin
16 Nov 2009, 14:52 GMT
I'm definately picking it up tomorrow for sure.
145. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 15:01 GMT
I just found my 4th wii remote [i had lost it earlier in february] so this would tottally be worth it.Im probably gonna wait untill the price drop and my birthday in june. My DSi is getting all the attention this christmas, as is my tennis racquet.
@ODOGG618 If the reviewer thinks it deserves a 10, then they give it a 10. If you yourself don't like the game, it doesn't mean the reviewer isn't credible, it means you don't like the game. Corbie is a great reviewer, and pretty much everyone other than you said it was a good review.
Also, the reviewers could just not review anything and you could end up wasting money on bad games. Be thankful, its a good trait to have in life
146. North99
16 Nov 2009, 15:30 GMT
I totally agree with the 10/10. I spent hours playing this game yesterday, and it is just incredible. Thumbs way way way way up from me. Thanks Nintendo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
147. ODOGG618
16 Nov 2009, 16:04 GMT
Thumbs up is right.
@110, You're exactly right, part of the role of writing a review is not only encourage people to buy good games, but discourage people from buying bad games. But what's the point if the review is totally biased and perfect scores, which should be rare if even possible, are handed out frequently. I'm not saying that this isn't a good game, even worth buying. But come on, EVEN NINTENDO POWER GAVE IT A 9!!!! Let's be realistic. That's all.
148. Sean Aaron
16 Nov 2009, 16:09 GMT
I'm not sure how many 10s have been given out on this site, but this is the maybe the second I remember seeing in the past 6 months. I personally have yet to assign a 10 to a game, though I came close once.
149. ODOGG618
16 Nov 2009, 16:12 GMT
Good man, Sean. You save that 10!
I'm just old school that way I suppose. To me, there's always something that can be done better, and a good review will tell you what that is and how strongly it affects the overall package. Nintendo Power, for instance, brought up the "accidental spin" issue with the controls. Not a big deal, but worth mentioning as it can certainly be frustrating.
150. Corbie
16 Nov 2009, 17:10 GMT
Wow, you're right! We should instead just pile all of the great games into one gigantic pile of 9's like many other sites do to make things easier for everyone to sort through. What were we thinking???
151. mastersworddude
16 Nov 2009, 17:52 GMT
I want this game so bad! Its just too expensive. D:
152. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 18:07 GMT
@Corbie lol that would make it SO much easier to tell good games from really good games! The good games are only 9s, but the really good games are AMAZING 9s
@masterworld Yeah, it really is better to wait for the price drops or buy used. I waitied 3 weeks and got a 50 dollar game for 15 dollars used. 2 weeks later, it was 30, so I have no idea what was happening to the value. Some games like electroplankton start at 35 dollars, and are now a minimum of 60 on ebay :/
153. the shpydar
16 Nov 2009, 18:32 GMT
I picked the game up on Sunday about 10 minutes after GameStop opened and raced home to crack into it. Oh. My. Goodness. I knew i'd love this game no matter what, but yowza, is this game incredible. I've only begun to scratch the surface, but i'd already put it up alongside SMB3 and SMW as one of the best Mario games of all time, and it could surpass either or both; i'll see as my play time increases.
One thing not mentioned in the review regarding the music (didn't see if any comments mentioned this) -- the enemies bopping to the rythym! Hilarious and a very nice little touch.
154. ODOGG618
16 Nov 2009, 19:35 GMT
@Corbie Yeah, yeah, yeah. The only one who'd have a gigantic pile of 9's is you, Corbie. But you'd have to lay of the 10's in order to collect a pile of 9's. If you don't want your reveiws to be critiqued, don't write them. This is what the site is for! Be tough, don't it so personally. I still like you.
155. ODOGG618
16 Nov 2009, 19:39 GMT
Another argument that leads to the obvious conclusion: introduce .5 increments in the rating scale. It sounds to me like the reviewers have tough time deciding between a 9 and a 10, likewise an 8 or a 9. Imagine, a range twice as big as the existing one, WOW! The statistics nerds go wild!
156. Corbie
16 Nov 2009, 19:55 GMT
I think you're the one taking it personally. LOL. The good thing about my inflated ego is that it prevents me from ever being wrong.
And the .5 increments idea has been discussed among the site admins and it's not going to happen. Too many think the 1-10 scale is bad enough. But a good idea to toss out, just the same.
157. Sean Aaron
16 Nov 2009, 20:03 GMT
No half-point scores please. I'm pretty sure the scoring policy does indicate that nothing is perfect and in this case "a genre defining game that we absolutely feel you should own" seems pretty fair, and I don't get the sense that Corbie had a hard time giving this game a 10.
158. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 20:04 GMT
@ODOGG618 I doubt Corbie would have that many 9s. He hardly even gives 8s it seems. Seeing as Corbie did write this review, I'll critique it. A fair unbiased review highlighting the games main features and distinguishing between good and bad aspects. I would rate this review a 10/10
159. Monkeh
16 Nov 2009, 20:09 GMT
@ODOGG618- Dude go start your own site and write your own reviews. You're obviously REALLY good at it. /sarcasm LMAO
160. MattL
16 Nov 2009, 20:09 GMT
Great review Corbie
I'm hoping I can sell one of my kidneys by Friday to help me pay for this beauty 
Cannot wait!! (For the game, not the kidney selling).
161. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 20:11 GMT
@Monkeh Hmm... Thats a very good idea! Plus, His reviews would never be a 10! So a game that was spectacular wouldn't get the score it deserves! Fantastic
162. BenjyC
16 Nov 2009, 20:19 GMT
I bet this ODOG618 hasnt even played the game. Gotta love a know-it-all. : P
163. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 20:26 GMT
@BenjyC Is you name benjamin? Cause Benjamin is an amazing name [my name is Benjamin too
]
@ODOGG618 There can always be something better about everything. Only God is perfect. Because nothing is perfect, sometimes you have to be content with what is given. Asking for more will never make you happier, and in this case, it's resulted in lots of people looking at you from a very different perspective. First impressions are important, and generally insulting a very good reviewer does not make a good impression.
Actually, you should ALWAYS be content, not just sometimes.
164. Luigi78
16 Nov 2009, 20:37 GMT
WOW. Can't wait for this now. Gonna have to wait till xmas though as I've got a big backlog of games that I promised I'd finish before getting this. but............it's so hard to resist, damn Corbie and his 10's
165. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 20:37 GMT
@ ODOGG618 perfect scores are not handed out frequently. I've only seen two since I discovered this website, and that was a while ago. A perfect score by Corbie is next to impossible.
166. imapterodactyl
16 Nov 2009, 20:46 GMT
I agree that the game deserves a 10 in this case, but I can also see the point that ODOGG618 is making and it doesn't seem that there's any valid reason for hostility against him. He's not being rude, so why does he deserve rudeness in return?
167. imapterodactyl
16 Nov 2009, 20:49 GMT
Oh, also, great review Corbie! The game has impressed me equally much.
168. 110percent
16 Nov 2009, 22:30 GMT
@imapterodactyl You're right, I probably could've worded things nicer, but ODOGG618 wasn't exactly nice either. I'm quoting him here talking to corbie. "The only one who'd have a gigantic pile of 9's is you, Corbie...If you don't want your reveiws to be critiqued, don't write them. ..the review is totally biased ...Great review? I strongly disagree...." Saying Corbie gave it an unrealistic rating, calling him totally biased, and saying it was a bad review is not exactly what I would call polite...
I apoligize for any hostility from me.
Although, ODOGG618, it would be nice if you state your opinion without insulting anyone 
169. ryanknight717
16 Nov 2009, 22:42 GMT
Got to World 3 and loving every minute of it. I played with my pastor's wife and my friend and it was a blast
170. exiled312
16 Nov 2009, 22:59 GMT
@ODOGG618
To be completely fair, only 4 Wii games have received "10"s on this site out of nearly 300 reviews. Corbie has only given one of them. So I wouldn't say that they are handing them out gratuitously.
171. theberrage
17 Nov 2009, 05:06 GMT
got it today. im in world 2 and i have already made up my mind that it is a .....................................................................................................................................10!
172. MattL
17 Nov 2009, 08:28 GMT
The pre-order is in!!
Cannot wait for Friday!!!!!
173. redflicky
17 Nov 2009, 13:00 GMT
This truly deserves a 10/10!
174. redflicky
17 Nov 2009, 13:01 GMT
Can't wait to get my copy.
175. Machu
17 Nov 2009, 14:01 GMT
In his best darts voice, Machu shouts...
One Hundred and Eighty!!
176. deadly.by.design
17 Nov 2009, 15:40 GMT
Mario still handles a little too "slippery" for my liking, just like in the DS game. What I mean by that is that his handling isn't as tight as the NES or SNES games.
Other than that, I'm quite pleased.
177. ODOGG618
17 Nov 2009, 15:57 GMT
Wow, looks like I missed out on "God talk", and some decent debate. As a general rule, it's never good to read your own reviews. As a better rule, it's best to leave religion out of a video game debate. I guess that would just take all the fun out of it now wouldn't it? I can just be glad that I have a strong back, unlike some people. Corbie, I think you've taken the "criticism" better than your fans. Hate me all you want, this site badly needs someone to play devil's advocate. I'm happy to oblige.
@deadly.by.design- you're treading on thin ice, clearly there are NO issues with the game at all.
178. 110percent
17 Nov 2009, 17:16 GMT
@ODOGG618 I don't hate you, I just disagreed with the way you expressed your opinion.
Unlike many people nowadays, It takes something big for me to Hate someone, and video game discussions are not big.
179. she_gamer
17 Nov 2009, 21:26 GMT
I like how I bought this game as something my husband and I could play together... but co-operative play quickly turned to competative... and, well... let's just say I'm happy this game has a strong single-player element underneath all the multi-player hype.
180. theblackdragon
17 Nov 2009, 21:34 GMT
guys, please take advantage of the 'edit' option beside your existing comments whenever you've just posted and have something else to add. there's been a sudden rash of double and triple-posting up in this thread. :3
181. luigiman2
17 Nov 2009, 21:46 GMT
I have it and it's awsome!
182. DK vs. KK
17 Nov 2009, 22:51 GMT
@luigiman2: I agree!
183. rhythmheavenfan
18 Nov 2009, 07:29 GMT
Well, I wasn't excited for it because I thought it was all multiplayer, but now that I have it, and playing single player on it, it's AMAZING!!!
10/10 for sure!!
184. LEGEND MARIOID
18 Nov 2009, 10:01 GMT
.....oh and great revw!
185. MattL
19 Nov 2009, 14:03 GMT
Received my copy this morning. Been playing 2 player story mode with my other half and we love it. It's incredible. Haven't scratched the surface yet but I'm thinking a 10 is most well deserved
186. Raylax
20 Nov 2009, 01:54 GMT
" Hate me all you want, this site badly needs someone to play devil's advocate"
You know what's annoying? When some random jumps into the scene and starts ranting to a perfectly happy community that their site requires fixing and that they have all the necessary tools to fix it. And whether you like it or not, regardless of whether or not it's actually beneficial or useful, it's gonna get fixed. Because you have the solution and you are awesome. I hope your nuts are feeling nice and large right now.
I know this because I once was the same sort of person pulling the same sort of moves on a different forum. The result? After a few weeks of wondering why nobody was paying the slightest attention to my awesome suggestions, I got bored and left. The community continued to be happy and grow (and is still going strong, I believe) without my inane rambling that it was fundamentally flawed and would die in a big pit of its own failure.
Take a mild hint, shove off.
187. Balaclavab
20 Nov 2009, 19:40 GMT
I don't know wheather to get this or Murumasa Demon blade. Im guessing that this dosen't come with any multiplayer minigames like the one on DS?? They kept me and my friends going for ages on sleepovers.
188. Rocketship92
20 Nov 2009, 20:12 GMT
Why'd you give it such a low score?? Easily a 12.7 in my opinion!!
189. NazoZakk
20 Nov 2009, 21:51 GMT
Holy Shizzeroni.
I like this game, but it's just so difficult, sure, it follows the "harder each level/world" rule, but nintendo took it a little too far, easily an 8.9
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