Gameplay New Super Mario Bros. U

players use wii u gamepad s stylus add platforms , stun enemies on main screen.

new super mario bros. u iterates on gameplay featured in new super mario bros. wii. objective of each level reach goal flag @ end of each level while avoiding enemies , hazards.

the game can controlled either using wii remotes or wii u gamepad, latter of allows off-tv play, game can played solely on gamepad s screen, without use of television. wii u pro controller support added in 1.3.0 patch.

up 5 players can play simultaneously. in multiplayer, player using wii u gamepad cannot control character, instead can interact environment, such putting blocks down or stunning enemies. such, in multiplayer, there must equal number of controllers, excluding gamepad, desired number of on-screen characters.

certain game modes allow players play mii characters saved on console. new version asymmetric multiplayer experience called boost mode. in mode, player gamepad can use touchscreen place blocks on screen or stun enemies aid other player(s). can used both assist amateur players , allow expert players perform speed runs. koopalings, bowser, kamek, boom boom , bowser jr. appear game s main villains.

along returning elements, such ice flowers , yoshis, new super mario bros. u introduces new power-ups, such flying squirrel suit allows players glide across long distances or descend down vertical paths , cling side of walls. baby yoshis can carried individual players. each baby yoshi has special ability based on color, such inflating in midair, blowing bubbles attack enemies , illuminating dark areas. older power-ups have new abilities; example, mini mushroom allows players run walls. unlike previous new super mario bros. games, have separate maps each of game s worlds, new super mario bros. u features 1 large map containing game s worlds , levels, similar of super mario world. levels have multiple exits lead different areas on map. super guide, takes control of player s character , moves automatically through level, available in case player has failed level many times.

there new antagonist in game named nabbit, appears @ levels , time, chased after stealing power-up toad. once nabbit caught, toad rewards player(s).

the game features 2 new modes of play, challenge mode , boost rush. challenge mode adds unique challenges, such clearing levels or earning many 1-ups in row possible without touching ground. coin battles new super mario bros. wii return , time, player can customize battles gamepad place coins , star coins on course.

boost rush takes place on automatically scrolling level increases in speed players collect coins, goal clear stage possible. game utilizes miiverse, allowing players share comments particular levels 1 another.