New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Platform(s):

Nintendo Wii

Release Date:

November 2009

Genre:

Party/Group, Platformer, Side-Scroller

Creators:

Nintendo

E (Everyone)

Comic Mischief

Story & Themes

New Super Mario Bros. Wii has a simple storyline. The game begins during Princess Peach's birthday celebration at her castle. A giant cake arrives, and from it bursts Bowser and Co. They trap Peach inside the cake, stealing her away and loading her onto Bowser's airship. Mario, Luigi, and the Toads give chase, travelling through many worlds in their effort to rescue the princess.

Save Points

The game can be quick saved while on the map screen (not in the middle of a level). Also, the game saves after a boss is beaten.

Difficulty

The game's controls are simple and easy to master. New Super Mario Bros. Wii is definitely family-friendly.

Heads Up!

Violence Violence in the game is of the usual Mario variety. Players can defeat enemies by jumping on their heads or using a special ability.

Consumerism New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a part of the massive Mario Bros. franchise, so some consumerism is implicit. However, there are not any microtransactions or the like in the game.

Discrimination Princess Peach in New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a prime example of the damsel in distress trope. She exists solely to be saved, and plays no larger part in the story.

Conversation Starters

Which world is your favorite? Why?
How do you feel about the damsel-in-distress trope as it pertains to Princess Peach? Why is it problematic or harmful? Can you can think of other examples of the trope in popular media?

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Genre:

Party/Group, Platformer, Side-Scroller

Interests / Subjects:

Collecting,
Fantasy,
Travel

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

Collaboration,
Communication skills

REGION OF ORIGIN:

Japan

ONLINE PLAY:

Cannot be played online

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

Violence:

1 / 5

Scary Imagery:

0 / 5

Sex & Nudity:

0 / 5

Strong Language:

0 / 5

Substance use:

0 / 5

Consumerism:

3 / 5

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

Story & Themes

Save Points

Difficulty

Heads Up!

Conversation Starters

Genre:

Interests / Subjects:

COMPETENCIES / INTELLIGENCIES:

REGION OF ORIGIN:

ONLINE PLAY:

DIFFICULTY SETTINGS:

Violence:

Scary Imagery:

Sex & Nudity:

Strong Language:

Substance use:

Consumerism:

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