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.
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New Super Mario Bros. U offers classic side-scrolling Mario action with a polished, vibrantly colorful presentation. While familiar in many ways to fans of the series, the levels present fun challenges and clever twists, particularly in later stages. The inclusion of multiplayer adds a chaotic dimension to the experience, and the Boost Rush mode delivers fast-paced thrills. Yet, New Super Mario Bros. U doesn't revolutionize the formula, offering a solid but ultimately safe entry in the beloved Mario franchise.