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The Official New Super Mario Bros. Wii Thread
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well, i actually started the game in co-op. played through world 1 and part of world 2 with my wife. then went back alone to get all the remaining star coins. then started another save file and completed all the same levels yet again in single player, getting all the star coins again.AniHawk said:
and i agree, the game is a different beast in co-op. but so so good too. so good. i'll be playing it next week in 4 player co-op. really curious about that. it seems like this game just can't disappoint. and it keep surprising you in how you approach things differently depending on how you play or how MANY people play.
i almost uniformly hate co-op games. i LOVE this game in co-op.
Why would you do that?
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I was thinking about this for a while. However, in the end, I think I still prefer Mario 3. It mostly has to do with the fact that, once you beat New SMB Wii, you don't progress in the game anymore, and that I always need an excuse to go into a level on my own.jarosh said:
In Mario 3, whenever you turn it on, you start at point zero and are always progressing, unable to look back, playing many short levels, many good ones and some you don't like. In less than 1/2 hour, you can get 2 warp whistles and warp to any world and beat the game if you want.
In Mario Wii, when I turn it on, I can't ever decide what level to play. I'd have to play it from the beginning, and even then, if I wanted to beat the game, it'd take a long time, because all of the levels are pretty long, and you can't warp wherever you want.
I'm not talking about level design... I think it's best in Mario Wii... but it's mostly about the way you play and progress that I like about Mario 3 more.
Has anybody on their own figured out how to unlock World 7-6?
No luck here, and I've been trying for a while. My thought was that
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No luck here, and I've been trying for a while. My thought was that
there must be an alternate exit somewhere in the mini-fortress, because the icon for World 7 when you select a world has a huge vine as part of it, and there's room beside the fortress for a possible path to the right, maybe a vine going up into the clouds
ShineALight
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With my nostalgia glasses off, I have to agree that this is the best 2D Mario. They cherry picked most of the fun and successful devices from previous games and crafted a game that's pure platforming bliss, cover to cover. Anyone complaining about the lack of "magic" is really complaining that the game isn't already a classic (some may argue that it is).
That being said, having beaten the game last night and in light of the game's promised success, I hope Nintendo takes many more shots at console 2D Mario, and we continue getting alternating entries like we have so far on the Wii. I'd really like to see what they could do in a 2D Mario that's a little more forward looking (nostalgia glasses back on, I'm also pretty happy with NSMBWii's many nods to previous entries).
That being said, having beaten the game last night and in light of the game's promised success, I hope Nintendo takes many more shots at console 2D Mario, and we continue getting alternating entries like we have so far on the Wii. I'd really like to see what they could do in a 2D Mario that's a little more forward looking (nostalgia glasses back on, I'm also pretty happy with NSMBWii's many nods to previous entries).
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Johnas said:
I havent found it yet either.
And as for the hating the tilt controls, the world 7 fortress is an intense use of tilt and platforming all at once. Just nuts.
PhoncipleBone said:
As much as 7-Fortress was insane, I thought the level in world 8 that used it was more intense and drove me up the wall!
Bombs parachuting down to you.. then the lava, than those damn birds, was tilting my controller so much and trying to jump.
Also final boss,
I reached it and was like damn only two coins have to go back later and get it... nope there's a whole section after the boss :lol
ShockingAlberto
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my rankings: SMB3 > NSMB Wii > World > 1 > Lost Levels > NSMB DS > Doki Doki SMB
I took my time with it, but finally beat the game.
And it was an awesome experience. I thought the levels became much better, and more creative at like world 5.
I loved the power-ups and was a little disappointed that the Penguin suit pretty much vanishes in world 4. Would have liked a bit more Yoshi as well.
I also loved that they combed so much of what made each game great. Like SMW has the best overworld, but it is also a chore to navigate sometimes if you wanna go back, but here, they give you maps that grow up, down, left, right with block paths, and then you can just go back to a single world.
Some of the best boss battles in a Mario game, especially of note are all in world 7 and 8 IMO.
And it was an awesome experience. I thought the levels became much better, and more creative at like world 5.
I loved the power-ups and was a little disappointed that the Penguin suit pretty much vanishes in world 4. Would have liked a bit more Yoshi as well.
I also loved that they combed so much of what made each game great. Like SMW has the best overworld, but it is also a chore to navigate sometimes if you wanna go back, but here, they give you maps that grow up, down, left, right with block paths, and then you can just go back to a single world.
Some of the best boss battles in a Mario game, especially of note are all in world 7 and 8 IMO.
POWERSPHERE
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J-Rock said:I'm really loving co-op play. Yeah...so this is looking like it could be my GOTY. Anyone else feel that way too?
It's pretty perfect, but so was Batman and that's a genre I usually hate...
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Not going to spoil how to get it, but I just thought I'd tell you that you're on the right track.Johnas said:
Also, apparently the methods for accessing the extra mushroom houses are different in single-player and multi-player? I played through in co-op first and it required the old "magic number" flagpole method (touch the flag when the last two digits match). In single-player, I guess you just have to rescue a toad?
Sixfortyfive said:
Hmm. Still haven't found it, thanks for the confirmation though.
An interesting challenge I just completed-get through World 7's mini-fortress just using the propeller suit, without at all using the two red tilt platforms. It's doable and actually a lot of fun.
Oh yeah, in single player all you have to do is complete the level with the toad, you're right.
speculawyer
Member
The game looks cool and I'll probably get it eventually.
But I gotta say that Nintendo is really lucky to be able to pump out a deluxe version of an 8-bit 2D platformer and have fans go ga-ga all over it. What would happen if EA or Activision tried to put out a 2D plaformer?
But I gotta say that Nintendo is really lucky to be able to pump out a deluxe version of an 8-bit 2D platformer and have fans go ga-ga all over it. What would happen if EA or Activision tried to put out a 2D plaformer?
autobzooty
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That final boss was the most epic battle in Mario history
autobzooty
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speculawyer said:
gaf went pretty apeshit over Shadow Complex, iirc.
Why would you do that?
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EA: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=379126speculawyer said:
I'd get it.
I love 2D platformers.
Edit: Yes, it's DS, not Wii, but still. Also, as Autoboozy said, a high budget one would make people go banannas.
Edit2: Whoops, not only did I spell his name wrong, but it was kinggroin who said it. Stupid edit post page with lack of post history at the bottom, like the new reply page has... :lol
You could always just have the suicider press A after they get the coin. Puts them in the bubble, no life lost.I Push Fat Kids said:It completely changes the approach. I've been playing with my girlfriend who is much worse at the game than I but it's genuinely fun to figure how to utilize her in getting the coins, particularly when it sacrifices one of us :lol
I like it when there are coins suspended over a pit and neither person can get it and back up without dying. However, by entering the exit tube at the right time you can both pick up the coin and not lose a life. So awesome. There's probably easier ways to do it but it's very satisfying
Haunted
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Henry Hatsworth was very well received. BCR as well. Shadow Complex is more of a platforming/shooter hybrid, but people still loved it.speculawyer said:
I think there's a sizable contingent of 2D platformer lovers on GAF, companies pursuing the genre are welcome.
I think you're completely wrong there.
autobzooty
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Johnas said:
things are about to heat up
ShockingAlberto
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People would probably wonder what a plaformer is.speculawyer said:
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
I'm really enjoying the infinite starman levels. There seems to be a handful of them this time around as opposed to only one (IIRC) that was in NSMB DS.
TheExecutive
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OK, so I have a question about quick saves. Is it one per save file or 1 per game? I have another save that I dont want to lose...
OMG, just started playing. It is so good.
I saw a mixture of SM3, SMW, YI and NSMB and its own little flavor in this game and I love it. ;_;
The game is so pretty. Dont know what the complaints were for. Its vibrant, colorful, and has the little shine the SMG had.
What I also love and hate is that
I saw a mixture of SM3, SMW, YI and NSMB and its own little flavor in this game and I love it.
;_;The game is so pretty. Dont know what the complaints were for. Its vibrant, colorful, and has the little shine the SMG had.
What I also love and hate is that
I died in the first stage by the goomba :/ and multiple other goombas like 20 times and I am just at world 2
RadarScope1
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Doesn't look like anyone has posted the GamePro review by Tae K. Kim. It's actually pretty thoughtful and takes into account the expectations that come with a game like this.
http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/212986/new-super-mario-bros-wii/
Ten bucks says that "other editor" was John Davison. I like this style of review, if it's indeed his influence. Some comments on the review take the guy to task to "thinking too hard" about it, though. I can't really react fully because I don't own the game or a Wii.
And on that same note - I'm going to have to get a fucking Wii now, aren't I?
http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/212986/new-super-mario-bros-wii/
Ten bucks says that "other editor" was John Davison. I like this style of review, if it's indeed his influence. Some comments on the review take the guy to task to "thinking too hard" about it, though. I can't really react fully because I don't own the game or a Wii.
And on that same note - I'm going to have to get a fucking Wii now, aren't I?
you know the crazy thing? If this was released as WiiWare (i know its not possible, but IF) this game would get 10s across the board. I think the game media is concerned too much about what a retail game should be these days. I mean you cant really compare a game like this to the mega productions of Uncharted or Modern Warfare, or even Mario Galaxy.
autobzooty
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taoofjord said:
play single player when you want to make actual progress in the game. play multiplayer when you're in the mood to faff around.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
In Mario 3's pipe world, there's one stage where you have to grab a starman and run across an entire level of invincible piranha plant type enemies, grab another starman before yours wears off, and keep running. If your starman wears off, then the remaining ? boxes that would have been holding more stars will just give you coins, and you're basically fucked over and have to retry.EzLink said:
In NSMB DS, there was one stage that had ? boxes with starman items that behaved in this manner (the giant caterpillar stage IIRC), and it was one of my favorite stages because it was the only place in the game where you could listen to the entire invincibility theme and have it loop. :lol In NSMB Wii, there seem to be a few more stages like this. World 2-3 (underground, dark, has an infinite 1-up koopa at the end) is the first, I think.
Don't listen to these other shmucks. A blind 4-player strike force run is the only way to play! Just make sure you aren't playing with people who are easily pissed off.taoofjord said:
We had a great time knocking heads together trying to figure out secrets in every stage and whatnot.
Souldriver
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I didn't expect Speculawyer to post something like that. Thought he'd know better...speculawyer said:
Pseudo_Sam
Survives without air, food, or water
Dammit, this game is hard. I think they tweaked the hitboxes of the enemies a bit from the old games, which is throwing me off because I think I'll bounce off a koopa diagonally but get hurt instead.
Awesome, awesome game.
Awesome, awesome game.
PhoncipleBone
Banned
Hiltz said:I just recently started World 6 but it sounds like World 7 is where the party is at.
Yup. I got world 6 then warped to 8 to beat it. I then went back through and got all the star coins leading up through 6, and all that was left was world 7. CRAZY! World 7 is definitely where the party is at, as it seems they tried their most outlandish and evil ideas out on that world.
TheExecutive
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Just beat World 1 with 43 lives and all the star coins lol... this game is INFINITELY easier on singleplayer. My wife and I are on world 3 and I have 12 continues under my belt, that WON'T happen this time.