Thursday, January 2, 2014

New Super Luigi U

New Super Luigi U was released on June 20, 2013 as a DLC add on for New Super Mario Bros. U and then released hard copy in July 2013(August 25, 2013 for North America). New Super Luigi U's gameplay and engine are the same as New Super Mario Bros U. New Super Luigi U's map is the same as New Super Mario Bros. U but the former's level designs are shorter, look different, and also have a 100 second timer.

Gameplay is the same platforming gameplay as New Super Mario Bros. U where you hop on enemies to kill them and avoid falling or getting hit. Power-ups are the same such as raccoon flying and fire suits for examples. You can also play as Nabbit who cannot be killed by enemies, which seems awesome for a 100 second time limit as you can just run through the level and not worry about running into enemies nor running out of time so long as you just run. First of all, new Super Luigi U is ruined by the 100 second time limit which makes you rush through the level. Second, New Super Luigi U's hardcopy is $29.99 while the DLC version is cheaper. The map is the same but the levels are designed differently and though I feel the 100 second time limit should be extended by more than 60 seconds, I feel shorter levels have worked out for me as you're not worrying and going over and over again about hitting unexpected hard bostacles that can easily kill you. Of course, one power-up downgrade is made when hitting a hazard(other than the straight to death falling).

Graphics, music, and sounds are the same as New Super Mario Bros. U with graphics being HD and sounds being great. Like New Super Mario Bros U, New Super Luigi U manages to keep the side-scrolling platforming gameplay great with HD graphics. Movements are more real and frame rates are better than they were for SNES.

New Super Luigi U isn't bad but it does have the disappointment of having a 100 second time limit. I think Nintendo can change that with an update to increase the time limit by 60-100 seconds more. It was a big mistake to make gamers rush through the level with a 100 second time limit!

Final verdict for this game is 7.7/10
+Great New Level Designs
+Nabbit's Ability
-100 second time limit giving you rushed feeling of game
-Recycled Map
-Somewhat Lack's Originality

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