New Super Mario Bros. U

Overview

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.

Developed by

Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development, Nintendo

Published by

Nintendo

Facts

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Player perspectives

Side view

Themes

Action, Comedy, Kids

Franchise

Mario

Series

Super Mario, Super Mario Bros., New Super Mario Bros.

Release dates

• Wii U: Nov 18, 2012