New Super Mario Bros. Wii facts for kids
Quick facts for kids New Super Mario Bros. Wii |
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Shigeyuki Asuke |
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| Designer(s) | Toshihiko Nakago |
| Programmer(s) | Makoto Sasaki |
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| Series | Super Mario |
| Platform(s) | Wii Nvidia Shield TV |
| Release date(s) | Wii
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| Genre(s) | Platform |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a fun platform game made by Nintendo for the Wii console. It came out in 2009. This game is a sequel to New Super Mario Bros. and was first released in Australia, North America, and Europe in November 2009. Japan got it a month later.
Years later, in 2016, the game became available on the Wii U's Virtual Console in Europe, Australia, and Japan. A special version with HD graphics was released for the Nvidia Shield TV in China in December 2017.
Just like other Super Mario games, you control Mario in a side-scrolling adventure. You travel through eight different worlds. Your goal is to defeat Bowser's helpers and save Princess Peach.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was the first Super Mario game to let multiple players play at the same time. Up to four friends can play together. You can play as Mario, Luigi, or one of two colorful Toads. The game also has a "Super Guide" feature. This lets you watch a computer-controlled character finish a level if you get stuck.
Shigeru Miyamoto, a famous game creator, always wanted to make a Super Mario game with cooperative multiplayer. He tried with Super Mario 64, but the hardware wasn't strong enough. The Wii's improved technology finally made his dream possible. Miyamoto wanted New Super Mario Bros. Wii to be fun for everyone. He added features like Super Guide for new players. There are also challenges for experienced players, like earning an award for not using the Super Guide.
The game was a big success. Critics liked its multiplayer mode a lot. It won several awards, including Best Wii Game from the 2009 Spike Video Game Awards. As of March 2021, it was the fourth-best-selling game for the Wii. It sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Later, New Super Mario Bros. 2 came out in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS. New Super Mario Bros. U followed for the Wii U.
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How to Play the Game
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a 2.5D side-scrolling platformer. This means it looks 2D, but characters and objects are 3D models. In single-player mode, you control Mario through many levels. These levels are full of enemies, obstacles, and helpful items. You need to reach a large flag pole at the end of each stage to move on.
You can play the game by holding the Wii Remote sideways. Or, you can hold it upright with the Wii Nunchuk attached. Mario can run, jump, and do special moves. These include wall kicks, ground pounds, and double or triple jumps. The game uses the Wii Remote's motion controls often. You can shake the controller to do a spin jump or a mid-air twirl. This twirl helps you stay in the air longer. You can also pick up and throw certain objects. Some platforms can be moved by tilting the Wii Remote. Some levels are underwater, where you swim to get around.
Power-Ups and Items
You can collect gold coins to get extra lives. Levels have power-ups in floating blocks. These items help you on your journey.
- The Super Mushroom makes Mario taller and lets him take one extra hit.
- The Fire Flower lets Mario shoot fireballs at enemies.
- The Super Star makes you temporarily invincible and faster.
- The Mini Mushroom makes Mario tiny. He can jump higher, run on water, and fit into small spaces. But he can't take an extra hit when tiny.
New power-ups in this game include:
- The Propeller Suit lets Mario fly for a short time when you shake the Wii Remote.
- The Ice Flower lets Mario shoot ice balls. These freeze enemies into big ice blocks you can throw.
- The Penguin Suit works like the Ice Flower. It also lets you slide on the ground and water. It gives you better control on ice and in water.
Yoshi also appears in some levels. He can eat enemies and objects. He can also flutter in the air for a short time.
Worlds and Challenges
The game has eight main worlds, each with 8 to 10 levels. There's also a secret ninth world. You can unlock levels in the ninth world by finding hidden Star Coins. These coins are special collectibles in each level. You move through levels using a 3D world map. Finishing a stage unlocks the next one. Sometimes, you'll find multiple paths.
Each world has two boss levels. One is a midway fortress, and the other is a castle at the end. Here, you fight one of the seven Koopalings. Some worlds also have an Airship stage where you battle Bowser Jr..
Besides levels, there are "Toad Houses" on the map. Here, you can play a short minigame to earn extra lives or items. You can use these items from the map screen. Sometimes, enemies roam the map. If you run into them, you'll fight a "mini-boss" and get three mushrooms. A Toad might appear trapped in a completed level. You can rescue him and carry him to the end for a reward.
Every course has three Star Coins hidden in tricky spots. You can spend these coins on hint movies. These movies show tips, tricks, and secret locations.
You start with five lives. You can get more by collecting items or playing minigames. If you lose a life, you go back to the map. If you lose all lives, it's game over. You'll restart from your last save point. Most levels have a midway flag. This acts as a save point for that level. Some levels have hidden exits leading to a red flag pole. Reaching this opens a secret path on the map.
Super Guide Feature
New Super Mario Bros. Wii introduced "Super Guide." This feature helps players who are having trouble. If you lose eight times in a row in a level, a green "!" Block appears. Hit it, and a computer-controlled Luigi will show you how to complete the level. He won't show you where Star Coins or secret exits are. You can take control of Luigi at any time. After Luigi finishes the course, you can try again or skip the level.
Playing with Friends
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was the first Super Mario game with cooperative multiplayer. Up to four players can play levels together. You can choose to be Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, or Yellow Toad. A stage is finished when one player touches the flag pole. Other players have a short time to grab it too.
Players can help or compete with each other. For example, you can jump on another player's head to reach higher places. You can also pick up and throw each other. If you're riding Yoshi, you can even eat and spit out other players!
The game camera adjusts to keep all players on screen. If players get too far apart, the camera zooms out. If they still don't catch up, they are dragged by the screen edge. If one player enters a new area, like through a pipe, others will warp there shortly.
If a player loses a life, they float back into the level inside a bubble. Another player can break the bubble to let them rejoin. You can break a bubble by touching it, or by hitting it with a fireball, ice ball, or Yoshi's tongue. Players can also choose to enter a bubble if they want to skip a difficult part. If all players are in bubbles at the same time, you lose the level and must restart.
Besides the main story mode, there are two special multiplayer modes:
- Free-for-All Mode: Players complete courses together and try to get the highest score.
- Coin Battle: Players compete to collect the most coins.
Game Story
The story begins at Princess Peach's birthday party in her castle. Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, and Blue Toad are celebrating. Suddenly, a giant cake appears! Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings pop out of the cake and trap Peach inside. The cake is loaded onto Bowser's airship, which flies away. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads chase after it. Toads in the castle give them new items: Propeller Mushrooms and Penguin Suits.
Our heroes travel through many worlds. They fight the Koopalings, Bowser Jr., and Kamek the Magikoopa. Finally, they find Peach on Bowser's ship. But Kamek quickly takes her to Bowser's Castle. Inside, they defeat Bowser. However, Kamek uses magic to make Bowser giant! Giant Bowser chases Mario and friends, destroying everything. Mario finds a big button and presses it. Bowser falls through the ground, and Peach is freed from her cage.
Peach and Mario leave the castle in a hot-air balloon. Luigi and the Toads follow them.
During the game's credits, you can play a minigame. The credit letters are on blocks that you can break for coins. After the credits, Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings help Bowser out of his broken castle.
How the Game Was Made
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was made because Nintendo wanted to create a Super Mario game that multiple players could enjoy together. Shigeru Miyamoto, a top game designer at Nintendo, had wanted to do this since the very first Super Mario games. He tried to add cooperative multiplayer to Super Mario 64, but the Nintendo 64 console wasn't powerful enough.
With the Wii console, its faster CPU, and better graphics, Miyamoto and his team could finally make this idea happen. The Wii could show many enemies and items on screen smoothly. It also allowed the camera to move well with the players.
Miyamoto wanted the game to be easy for everyone to pick up and play. He tried to balance the difficulty for both new and experienced Super Mario fans. After New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS, Miyamoto felt it wasn't hard enough. So, he wanted to make New Super Mario Bros. Wii more challenging for those who wanted it.
At the same time, the Super Guide feature was added. This lets a player watch a level get completed if they fail many times. This helps new players. The team made sure this feature only appeared after several failures. This way, it wouldn't bother experienced players. There were even achievements for advanced players who finished the game without ever seeing the green Super Guide block. The ability for a player to enter a bubble and skip a difficult part was also added. This allowed players of different skill levels to play together without getting in each other's way.
Shiho Fujii and Ryo Nagamatsu composed the music for New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Koji Kondo, who usually composes for the series, was the sound advisor. Charles Martinet voiced Mario and Luigi. Samantha Kelly voiced the Toads and Princess Peach. Kenny James was the voice of Bowser, and Caety Sagoian voiced Bowser Jr.
Game Release
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was first announced at E3 2009. It was also shown at Gamescom. To make the game stand out, Nintendo released it in a red case. Most Wii games came in white cases. Nintendo hoped this game would boost Wii sales during the holiday season.
The game was released in Australia on November 12, 2009. North America got it on November 15. Europe and Japan followed on November 20 and December 3, respectively.
Later, on October 29, 2010, the game was included with a special red Wii console. This was part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Super Mario Bros. It also came with Wii Sports and a built-in download of Donkey Kong. On October 23, 2011, it was bundled with a black Wii Family Edition console and a soundtrack CD for Super Mario Galaxy.
At E3 2011, a version called New Super Mario Bros. Mii was shown. This was a demo for Nintendo's new console, the Wii U. It let players use their Mii characters. This was a test to show off the Wii U's technology.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii was released on the Wii U's Virtual Console in 2016. This was for Europe, Australia, and Japan.
An improved version of the game came out in China for the Nvidia Shield TV on December 5, 2017. This version had HD graphics in 1080p and a new look for its menus.
What Came Next
In 2012, a sequel to New Super Mario Bros. Wii was released. It was called New Super Mario Bros. U and was a launch title for the Wii U. This game was later re-released for the Nintendo Switch in 2019. This new version, called New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, included New Super Luigi U. New Super Luigi U was an expansion pack that was first available as paid DLC on the Wii U.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin World is an arcade game that came out in Japan in 2011. It was made by Capcom. This game also features multiplayer, like the console version. Its main gameplay is based on a slot-machine style. The game has different "event" elements. Each event is based on gameplay from New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Winning events and on the slot machine lets players collect keys. If you collect five keys, you enter a special event with Bowser to win a jackpot.
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii was the first Super Mario game to let four players play at the same time. Here, Luigi is carrying Blue Toad.
See also
In Spanish: New Super Mario Bros. Wii para niños
