Question 1

is this game enjoyable as a single player or does it need multiple players to be fun?

Accepted Answer

I haven't tried it as single player but it is an option. I believe it would be fine as single player. Some of my partners were so lame I might as well have been playing alone.

Question 2

Can amiibos be used with this game?

Accepted Answer

Nope, when this game came out, Amiibo weren’t a thing yet

Question 3

Does this use the classic controller?

Accepted Answer

No you can't use the classic controller with this. But you can with Mario Kart 8.

Question 4

If I didn't like New Super Mario Bros. Wii, is this game different enough that I might like it?

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In all honesty I would have to say no. The gameplay, the music, the sounds, and the characters are all the same from New Super Mario Bros. Wii; however, there are some notable differences. Keep in mind however that these are not exactly elements which make this game better than its predecessor. The stages and worlds you find yourself in are much more creative, and this is something that reviewers across the board have noticed. Secondly, the large amount of power-ups from the previous entry are given up in favor of the more interesting Squirrel Power. Think of it sort of how the notion of power-ups changed from Super Mario Bros. 3 to Super Mario World. Third, the game is in HD (I think it is 720P, but take that with a grain of salt). Finally, there is the functionality of the Gamepad. It really creates two things that are unique to this game: five people can now play simultaneously (four with controllers, one with the gamepad) and the Gamepad has interesting mechanics which can aid the player. All this being said, the key difference lies in whether or not you are going to go solo or multiplayer. If you go multiplayer, the Gamepads functionality really is highlighted, but when playing solo, the Gamepad is basically just a big remote (you can also play with the Pro-controller or the Wii-Remote). I hope this helps. If you have not already, buy Rayman Legends as it is a much superior 2-D platformer, or Super Mario 3D World, as it is an extraordinary game (winner of numerous Game of the Year 2013 awards and nominations).

ASIN	B002I0K3CK
Batteries	Lithium Metal batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank	#20,832 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #89 in Wii U Games #422 in PlayStation 2 Games
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Nintendo Wii U
Computer Platform	Nintendo Wii U
Countries	-
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (983)
Date First Available	June 5, 2012
Global Trade Identification Number	00163120544035
Item Weight	2.64 ounces
Item model number	WUPPARPE
Language	English
Manufacturer	Nintendo of America
Number of Players	Multiplayer
Product Dimensions	7.4 x 5.31 x 0.59 inches; 2.65 ounces
Publication Date	November 18, 2012
Rated	Everyone
Release date	November 18, 2012
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Type of item	Video Game
UPC	021111199285 012301022179 163120544035 045496902995 454969029952 733638347031

New Super Mario Bros. U

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