WHAT? The classic Super Mario Bros. format is back, but once again Nintendo puts a spin on things.  In this game, you can have up to four players on this side scrolling quest through 8 levels of pure Mario fun.  Collecting coins, bashing blocks, stomping on Goombas…it’s all here.  In typical Nintendo fashion, we get a few new power-ups for Mario and the chance to control Toad as a character (which hasn’t happened since Super Mario Bros. 2!)

WHY? New Super Mario Bros. Wii is basically an ongoing adventure game that takes some time for the user to complete.  This makes it not so well suited for video game programming, however users will most likely want to at least give it a try and see what it is all about.  Expect this title to be a hit with your circulating video game collection.

WHO? The first few levels are easy enough for any casual gamer to enjoy.  However, like all Mario games this one gets harder….a lot harder…as you progress.  This may turn off some casual gamers.  Classic Nintendo fans will love the adventure and want more.

As a longtime Nintendo fan, I can’t help but be very entertained by New Super Mario Bros. Wii. The game retains all the elements that made the classics so good and at the same time moves the series forward with four player cooperative action.