So... Super Mario 3D World, I've been waiting a while to review this masterpiece. This game is a sequel to the 3DS launch title, Super Mario 3D Land, released in 2011. The game had hypes and high hopes, and they did come true. The game was rated with almost perfect ratings, even some had rated it a perfect game! Joystiq rated it the best rating, 5 stars, and Nintendo World Report rated it a 10/10. Also, this is my first FULL length review of a game.
Graphics: 9
Okay, so, if you haven't seen the game yet (which is almost impossible) then, I'll tell you about it. Beautiful. Just amazing. Nintendo went all out on the graphics here. The characters are all amazing looking (Peach is an exception with the cross eyed face ;3), just looking at this game made me know that Nintendo didn't rush a bit on this and took their sweet time. This game is by far the best game showcasing what the Wii U can handle (Well, the new Zelda game does, but that isn't playable yet.). My eyes were just blown away by the graphics, Nintendo, good job.
Sound: 10
You would've possibly expected a 10, well, because the soundtrack is perfectly composed, the main theme of this soundtrack is jazzy and catchy music, and what they made doesn't disappoint at all! The soundtrack perfectly captures the mood of each level, heck, even the credits theme is the most jazzy I've ever heard and I love it! Even the YouTube community made their own remixes and mash ups of the soundtrack!
Like the one I'm hearing while writing this review, Throwback 3D World 64! Perfect music.
Addictiveness: 9
Too obvious, wasn't it? The game had me playing for hours on end, also, at this point of the review, I'd like to say something, this game is the first 3D Mario game to be 4-player co-op. And the co-op does not disappoint! I had a few friends over JUST to play this game in co-op! Though I have 1 minor complaint, they could've added 5 player co-op, because you have to use the GamePad, and 3 wii remotes for 4-player co-op. What about the 4th Wii Remote, Nintendo? :c
Story: 7
2nd time Peach isn't kidnapped! YES! The story is that Mario and the gang were taking a lovely walk, then they stumbled upon a clear pipe, and of course as Mario and Luigi's duty's... they fix up the pipe lickety split! Then a fairy by the name of a "Sprixie" comes out of the pipe and explains that Bowser has been capturing all the 8 Sprixies in jars and that they need Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad's help. Then Bowser captures the last Sprixie and Mario and the gang go into the pipe. They end up in a land known as the Sprixie kingdom, and now it's up to them to save each and every one of the Sprixies. Not bad of a story at all Nintendo!
Depth: 8
The length of the game is VERY long, first, like in every Mario game (or atleast most of them,) you have your normal 8 worlds, each with about 4-7 levels and a castle at the end. Sometimes, these worlds has boss battles after finishing the castle. Onto the levels themselves, they each contain 3 green stars, (Mushroom house, Sprixie house, Green Star House, and blockades are an exception) Some special stages give more than 3 stars, like the Green Star Houses. And blockades only have 1 greenstar for defeating all the enemies. There are also some stages that require you to get a amount of green stars to continue on. (Go to here if you want to see the GIANT spoilers, otherwise, don't:
3D WORLD SPOILERS ).
Difficulty: 7
The game is pretty easy at first, but when you get to World 8 and beyond, you're bound to need the 1-up trick. The game isn't really that unforgiving either, there are many power ups scattered around the stages. Not too hard.
Overall, I give this game a 9.8 out of 10. I love this game to death. I keep it in my Wii U disc drive all the time until I want to play another Wii U game. Thanks for reading, GOODBAI.