Mario Mario Mario, ahh Mario. How long has the plumber with the moustache been plying his trade now? It is many a moon, but personally I have made very few trips into his world with Super Mario 3D World on the Wii U my first visit since Super Mario Galaxy .

Lest you fear Nintendo has run out of steam, the latest Mario adventure brings plenty of original ideas to the mix while making the familiar feel fresh. Somewhere in the latter portions of Super Mario 3D World, you'll encounter a stage where you have to travel through a dark mansion while...

Super Mario 3D World is a brave release as it strives, without any hint of apology, to hit on a formula to satisfy the majority of 2D platforming fans and the smaller - but still sizeable - legion of 3D Mario devotees.

Super Mario 3D World is a joy from beginning to end, and is the best game for the Wii U so far. The game features the same perfected platforming mechanics and endlessly creative level designs that fans have come to expect from the icon of gaming.

Super Mario 3D World is easily the best Mario game that I've played in years. I'm a believer in this system now. That's not something that I could have said a few months ago; 3D World makes all the difference.

If there's one franchise that can truly stand the test of time, it has to be Super Mario Bros. Ever charming, slightly quirky and forged from a tight weave of platforming history; the games have found a place in the home and on the move in over twenty five years on the scene.

Mario, despite himself, has diversified his income over the years. In addition to master plumber, he's become a championship series go-kart racer, a tennis superstar, a baseball MVP, and he's even thrown a few massive parties.

Tons of variety in each level; New and returning power-ups; Exploring the map with four players; Princess Peach to the rescue; Tons of levels and replayability; Even more hidden secrets; Fantastic soundtrack and voice work; Off-TV play on Wii U Gamepad; Miiverse functionality and stamp collecting,...

Not a "true" 3D Mario game; Tons of levels and replayability

Like I wrote about mario bros. The game is incredibly easy to play, but it is addressed to a different age group than me. (For comparison, it was Mario Galaxy a challenge sometimes with their "prankster" stars) But it is an entertaining funny game.