New Super Mario Bros. U

New Super Mario Bros. U is a new, side-scrolling adventure featuring

Mario, Luigi, Toad … and your Mii character. Now’s your chance to step

inside the Mushroom Kingdom and explore new worlds, new power-ups and

new ways to play. Up to five players* can jump into the fun, with up to

four people using Wii Remote controllers and one on the Wii U GamePad.

The experience is different, depending on which controller is used.

The Wii U GamePad controller offers a new way to experience

multiplayer Mario fun. Create Boost Blocks out of thin air to help

players navigate tricky stages or access hidden orhard-to-reach items,

and distract onscreen enemies, all with the tap of their finger or

stylus.

Swoop through levels and cling to walls when Mario transforms into

Flying Squirrel Mario, or gently float through the air while hanging

onto Balloon Baby Yoshi.

Boost Mode also makes cooperative speed runs possible for the first

time. Use the GamePad to interact with and manipulate enemies and

objects in real time, and discover new ways to find the fastest route

through each stage.

In addition to the main Story Mode, in which players must rescue

Princess Peach, New Super Mario Bros. U features three more exciting

game modes, including: ◦ Boost Rush: Using Boost Mode, two to five

players work together to clear many different courses in the fastest

time possible. The scene auto scrolls, forcing you to move ahead

through the course. As you collect more coins, the scene scrolls

faster. Once you’ve completed your run, you can watch a replay of

other players’ Boost Rush to help strategize for your next attempt. ◦

Challenge Mode: Numerous single-player and multiplayer challenges

incorporate a series of familiar Super Mario gameplay concepts in a

fun, competitive way. These challenges offer high replay value as

players try to achieve the best score and unlock new challenges. Boost

Mode Challenges help players practice the teamwork necessary for

effective Boost Mode gameplay. After finishing, players can watch a

replay of their Challenge to strategize for next time.

Play on the big screen or the small screen. Switch single-player

gameplay from the TV to the GamePad at any time to continue playing

even when others are using the TV.

Families and friends can experience Mario together like never before

with Miiverse. See other players’ comments and accomplishments while

you play, and leave your own feedback for others to see when connected

to the Nintendo Network (broadband Internet access required).

In-game content available for purchase using stored account funds.