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An Inquisitive Breakdown of an Addicting Game -- My Unique Take on a Popular Game Released in 2009, New Super Mario Bros holds popularity as the 5th best selling game on the Wii. It’s anything but an ordinary Mario game as it takes platforming to new heights. The game provides new innovations while keeping familiar aspects, making it appealing veteran and newer gamers alike. As a popular game for the Wii, you’ll find that the price of this game has remained expensive over the years. As this is the case, my analysis should help you decide whether the game is worth the cost. Without further ado, let’s jump in! Graphics: 7 / 10 At first glance, the graphics appear clear but uninspired. While I do agree that the simple graphics of the maps look unimpressive, I see definite improvement from earlier games. One of most common criticisms you will encounter about the graphics include a comparison between this game and Super Mario Galaxy. However, I would not advise you to jump the bandwagon. My own comparison of the two shows distinct graphics improvement in the HUD in NSMB and comparable sideway shots of characters. However, the two year age difference does raise viable qualms about the lack of impressive graphics. The simplicity of the graphics do play an important role. For a franchise that has been popular decades, not only has the difficult role of keeping players of the older games interested. It also must capture the attention of the newer, younger generation of gamers, a daunting challenge. Keeping the same original looks of characters, enemies, and scenery with While they’ve improved, the lackluster graphics can only receive 7 / 10. Sound / Music: 10 / 10 When you’re playing NSMB you’re going to hear new, improved tracks. You’re also going to hear older, recognizable 8-bit songs dating all the way back to the NES. Here again, we see NSMB appeal to both veteran and newer gamers. The designers found ways to make the mixture of music work perfectly within levels and you won’t be disappointed. The quality of the songs cannot be ignored. Improved songs have slight instrumental adjustments and the clarity of sound is noteworthy. Without a doubt, I was incredibly impressed. 10 / 10. Addictiveness: 10 / 10 Based on the same run and jump gameplay that has made the franchise popular, the surprising addictiveness of mario games reasserts itself in NSMB. Each level provides different challenges from the last. With an abundance of courses on each world, players can spend hour after hour working through levels without boredom. Multiplayer options allow for up to four people to join in the fun. Playing with others exponentially increases the fun as players work the level together. Whether you show surprising teamwork with your friends or let the game devolve into battles where Mario tries to throw Toad off an edge, countless hours can be enjoyably spent on multiplayer. In this game, most multiplayer game binges only stop when all players are beyond tired. While multiplayer does increase addictiveness incredibly, single player gameplay does not get old. Unlike other Wii games I own, single player remains addictive long after one beats the game. I still play single player several times a month after having owned and casually played the game for years. That the impressive addictiveness of both single-player and multi-player lasts for years after first playing can only result in an addictiveness score of 10 / 10. Story: 3 / 10 The lack of complexity in the story should not be surprising. Bowser’s children kidnap Princess Peach on her Birthday and the slow reaction time of Mario, Luigi, and the two Toads leads to eight worlds of addictive fun. Some of the more prominent bosses include Bowser Jr, Kamek, and finally, Bowser himself. Of course, the overused story of saving Princess Peach from Bowser should make one realize that Mario is played for the game-play, not the story. Regardless, the lack of complexity makes the story rate 3 / 10. Depth: 9 / 10 Within the 8 worlds, there are numerous course levels. These each have three, often hidden, star coins that you try to find. Some levels have secret exits and others have secret rooms accessed from hidden pipes. Besides the course levels, there are bonus mushroom levels where you can get power ups and extra lives. While a daunting task, collecting all star coins in a world unlocks a level in a hidden World 9. I found the those levels incredibly difficult. Some of the star coins in W9 are nearly impossible to collect. Without a doubt, the game provides impressive depth and it’s a long, difficult game for completionist players. For depth, 9 / 10. Difficulty: 9 / 10 Don’t be fooled by the surprisingly easy first world. From the second world onwards, those 99 lives that you’ve racked up don’t last very long. A few infinite lives tricks exist, several available through videos that you can buy with star coins. Lasting through a single level without a death proves impressive, but it’s incredibly hard to last several consecutively. Even the most experienced Mario players will find later worlds in NSMB difficult. The difficulty entices veteran player to beat the game by testing their past experience. At first glance, this difficulty could deter new players. The game has a solution to that, too. Excessive deaths allows one to watch a playthrough of Luigi beating the level. Secrets are not shown, so cheating by dying several times to watch playthroughs won’t help you get all the Star Coins or find secret exits. The help for newer players only marginally decreases the difficulty, since it’s optional. Without use of the videos, completing the game proves challenging. 9 / 10. Overall: 9.1 / 10 Holistically comparing important categories leads to an amazing overall score of 9.1 / 10. NSMB has very few, minor weaknesses. The only clear weakness was the simple story, which hold little bearing in Mario games. The major strength was the continued addictiveness of both single and multiplayer gameplay years after buying the game. If this game is one of your choices, I recommend that you get it. You get hundreds of hours of enjoyable game-play for your money. You might decide to buy it if you want: 1. A game to satisfy gamers of all ages 2. to show a Mario veteran that there’s still a Mario game that (s)he’ll find difficult 3. hundreds of hours of addicting fun In any case, the game is a great buy. Analyzing NSMB has been a challenge, but I loved every minute of it. I hope you do too! Thank you for reading! An Inquisitive Breakdown of an Addicting Game -- My Unique Take on a Popular Game Released in 2009, New Super Mario Bros holds popularity as the 5th best selling game on the Wii. It’s anything but an ordinary Mario game as it takes platforming to new heights. The game provides new innovations while keeping familiar aspects, making it appealing veteran and newer gamers alike. As a popular game for the Wii, you’ll find that the price of this game has remained expensive over the years. As this is the case, my analysis should help you decide whether the game is worth the cost. Without further ado, let’s jump in! Graphics: 7 / 10 At first glance, the graphics appear clear but uninspired. While I do agree that the simple graphics of the maps look unimpressive, I see definite improvement from earlier games. One of most common criticisms you will encounter about the graphics include a comparison between this game and Super Mario Galaxy. However, I would not advise you to jump the bandwagon. My own comparison of the two shows distinct graphics improvement in the HUD in NSMB and comparable sideway shots of characters. However, the two year age difference does raise viable qualms about the lack of impressive graphics. The simplicity of the graphics do play an important role. For a franchise that has been popular decades, not only has the difficult role of keeping players of the older games interested. It also must capture the attention of the newer, younger generation of gamers, a daunting challenge. Keeping the same original looks of characters, enemies, and scenery with While they’ve improved, the lackluster graphics can only receive 7 / 10. Sound / Music: 10 / 10 When you’re playing NSMB you’re going to hear new, improved tracks. You’re also going to hear older, recognizable 8-bit songs dating all the way back to the NES. Here again, we see NSMB appeal to both veteran and newer gamers. The designers found ways to make the mixture of music work perfectly within levels and you won’t be disappointed. The quality of the songs cannot be ignored. Improved songs have slight instrumental adjustments and the clarity of sound is noteworthy. Without a doubt, I was incredibly impressed. 10 / 10. Addictiveness: 10 / 10 Based on the same run and jump gameplay that has made the franchise popular, the surprising addictiveness of mario games reasserts itself in NSMB. Each level provides different challenges from the last. With an abundance of courses on each world, players can spend hour after hour working through levels without boredom. Multiplayer options allow for up to four people to join in the fun. Playing with others exponentially increases the fun as players work the level together. Whether you show surprising teamwork with your friends or let the game devolve into battles where Mario tries to throw Toad off an edge, countless hours can be enjoyably spent on multiplayer. In this game, most multiplayer game binges only stop when all players are beyond tired. While multiplayer does increase addictiveness incredibly, single player gameplay does not get old. Unlike other Wii games I own, single player remains addictive long after one beats the game. I still play single player several times a month after having owned and casually played the game for years. That the impressive addictiveness of both single-player and multi-player lasts for years after first playing can only result in an addictiveness score of 10 / 10. Story: 3 / 10 The lack of complexity in the story should not be surprising. Bowser’s children kidnap Princess Peach on her Birthday and the slow reaction time of Mario, Luigi, and the two Toads leads to eight worlds of addictive fun. Some of the more prominent bosses include Bowser Jr, Kamek, and finally, Bowser himself. Of course, the overused story of saving Princess Peach from Bowser should make one realize that Mario is played for the game-play, not the story. Regardless, the lack of complexity makes the story rate 3 / 10. Depth: 9 / 10 Within the 8 worlds, there are numerous course levels. These each have three, often hidden, star coins that you try to find. Some levels have secret exits and others have secret rooms accessed from hidden pipes. Besides the course levels, there are bonus mushroom levels where you can get power ups and extra lives. While a daunting task, collecting all star coins in a world unlocks a level in a hidden World 9. I found the those levels incredibly difficult. Some of the star coins in W9 are nearly impossible to collect. Without a doubt, the game provides impressive depth and it’s a long, difficult game for completionist players. For depth, 9 / 10. Difficulty: 9 / 10 Don’t be fooled by the surprisingly easy first world. From the second world onwards, those 99 lives that you’ve racked up don’t last very long. A few infinite lives tricks exist, several available through videos that you can buy with star coins. Lasting through a single level without a death proves impressive, but it’s incredibly hard to last several consecutively. Even the most experienced Mario players will find later worlds in NSMB difficult. The difficulty entices veteran player to beat the game by testing their past experience. At first glance, this difficulty could deter new players. The game has a solution to that, too. Excessive deaths allows one to watch a playthrough of Luigi beating the level. Secrets are not shown, so cheating by dying several times to watch playthroughs won’t help you get all the Star Coins or find secret exits. The help for newer players only marginally decreases the difficulty, since it’s optional. Without use of the videos, completing the game proves challenging. 9 / 10. Overall: 9.1 / 10 Holistically comparing important categories leads to an amazing overall score of 9.1 / 10. NSMB has very few, minor weaknesses. The only clear weakness was the simple story, which hold little bearing in Mario games. The major strength was the continued addictiveness of both single and multiplayer gameplay years after buying the game. If this game is one of your choices, I recommend that you get it. You get hundreds of hours of enjoyable game-play for your money. You might decide to buy it if you want: 1. A game to satisfy gamers of all ages 2. to show a Mario veteran that there’s still a Mario game that (s)he’ll find difficult 3. hundreds of hours of addicting fun In any case, the game is a great buy. Analyzing NSMB has been a challenge, but I loved every minute of it. I hope you do too! Thank you for reading! |
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