The biggest issue with New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is that it didn't release in a vacuum. In 2012, New Super Mario Bros. U was a fun, polished, but decidedly generic romp through the Mushroom Kingdom.

Polished central mechanics; Interesting level concepts; Loads of content

Uninteresting presentation; Outdated design; Bizarre issues which prevent the game from feeling "Deluxe

I've not had this game long so I've not a lot to say apart from I'm enjoying what I have played so far nice graphics nice gameplay nice to have loads of different characters all in all a really good game so far five stars and awesome

The underappreciated Wii U Super Mario game comes to Switch and it is a ball of fun to play with friends and fa...

Every stage introduces something new. Whether it's a level obstacle, a move, an enemy or an item, there's always something else being grafted into the mix to keep you on your toes. My first playthrough had me skipping a couple of worlds with a shortcut, which I loved.

Tons of content to play through; Clever level design; All the characters feel distinct

Music never hooked me; Graphics are a mixed bag; Little incentive for double dipping

Nintendo's first Switch release of the year is another Wii U port, but does this Super Mario Bros. game really deserve the deluxe treatment

Typically excellent controls and, while formulaic, some of the best 2D platform design of recent years; Co-op mode is fun and there's plenty of content and modes

Early levels are too reliant on nostalgia and rehashing previous games; Bland graphics and presentation and very few notable new ideas, especially in terms of stage themes and power-ups

Skitkul retro game that gives parents the opportunity to show their old game talents. Fun to play 4 pers at the same time.

New Super Mario Bros. U is the second-best 2D Mario game. New Super Luigi U is an incredible showcase of inventive level design. They came out six and five years ago, respectively, though today you can play them on a public toilet.

It's Mario; So, almost everything

Coincidentally, whatever was happening on the screen in the five seconds prior to every time I died; And the Ghost Houses

Whether you missed out on the Wii U or not, Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is another top quality port by Nintendo and another top quality Mario game for the Switch.

The latest addition to the Switch's ever-growing library of software ported and enhanced from the Wii U doesn't offer the biggest set of improvements, but it does deliver the most complete way to play one of Mario's most overlooked adventures.

When it became clear that Nintendo were going to port most first-party Wii U games to the Switch, I was certain we'd see New Super Mario Bros U early on. As more and more time went on, I was fairly certain Nintendo had decided not to bring the game over, and I was hopeful that they were working on a...