New Super Mario Bros U



New Super Mario Bros. U (New スーパーマリオブラザーズ U Nyū Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Yū?) is a 2012 side-scrolling platform video game in development for the upcoming Wii U video game console. The game is a follow-up to New Super Mario Bros. Wii and will launch alongside the Wii U.[2]

Gameplay
See also: Gameplay in New Super Mario Bros. WiiNew Super Mario Bros. U iterates on the gameplay featured in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The objective of each level is to reach the goal flag at the end while avoiding enemies and hazards. The game features five playable characters: Mario, Luigi, two colored Toads (Blue Toad and Yellow Toad), and Mii characters saved on the console. New Super Mario Bros. U is played either by using the Wii Remote or the Wii U GamePad, which allows the player to view the action occurring on the television screen on the controller's touch screen. In multiplayer, up to four players play simultaneously using Wii Remotes, but an additional (fifth) player may participate using the Wii U GamePad. The additional player does not control a character, but instead has the ability to assist the other players by manipulating the level: the player can create new item boxes and stun enemies by tapping various areas on the touch screen.[3] [4]

New Super Mario Bros. U introduces new power-ups, such as a Flying Squirrel suit that allows players to glide across long distances or slowly descend down vertical paths[3] and cling to the side of the walls.[1] Baby Yoshis, which emerge from item boxes, can be carried by the individual players. The Yoshis appear in different colors, which signify the ability they bestow on the player, such as inflating in midair, blowing bubbles to attack enemies, and illuminating dark areas.[4] The game will also utilize Miiverse, allowing players to share comments or feelings about particular levels with one another.[5] [1]

Development
The game, initially entitled New Super Mario Bros. Mii, was first revealed at E3 2011 as one of several tech demos demonstrating the capabilities of Wii U. The demo's visual style duplicated New Super Mario Bros. Wii, but featured high-definition graphics, and Mii characters were notably featured as playable characters alongside Mario and Luigi.[6] Shigeru Miyamoto later announced that the Mario demo was going to be released as a full game for the system, and would be demonstrated in its revised form at E3 2012.[7] The new game, entitled New Super Mario Bros. U, was revealed at the event and was announced to be released alongside the Wii U console.[8] [2]