New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

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New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

Nintendo (Nintendo EPD / formerly EAD)

Nintendo Switch (compatible with Nintendo Switch 2)Paid (one-time purchase)

Health Score

GOOD

Official Website

About This Game

A family-friendly 2D side‑scrolling platformer starring Mario, Luigi and friends. It bundles New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U with single‑player and local multiplayer for up to four players, featuring accessible assist characters and classic power‑ups. Levels are colorful and non‑graphic, focused on platforming, exploration and light puzzle elements.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

3/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

2/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Contains cartoonish violence (jumping on/enemy defeat) which may unsettle very young children
•timed levels and chaotic multiplayer can be frustrating
•no significant online multiplayer or social moderation features.

Positives

•Highly family‑friendly and polished platforming
•local co‑op for up to four players encourages shared play
•multiple difficulty/assist options (Nabbit
•Peachette) make it accessible to younger or less experienced players.

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Official Ratings

ESRB

Comic Mischief

No Interactive Elements

PEGI 3

PEGI

Comic/cartoon violence (suitable for all ages)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

With parental help and use of easier characters (Nabbit, Peachette), short supervised sessions are fine — younger children will enjoy the visuals but may need help with controls.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Good choice: the game is accessible, encourages co‑play, and can help develop motor coordination; use easier characters and play cooperatively to reduce frustration.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Very suitable: challenge and exploration scale well for this group; encourage trying harder levels and finding secrets for replay value.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Suitable and enjoyable: older kids will appreciate 100% runs and challenge modes; no mature content concerns, so standard parental controls and playtime limits are recommended.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for teens and adults: classic Mario platforming with extensive levels and optional harder modes; no content-based restrictions needed.