The Nintendo Direct conference is a great way for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U gamers to find out what they can look forward to seeing on the console in the coming months. Mr Iwata and Mr Shibata from the company have told us about a host of new titles, but here are a few Mario Bros. games we’re particularly looking forward to.
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros.
This surreal role-playing game will be available from July 12th and could be a welcome arrival for those who’ve already played Luigi’s Mansion 2 to completion. In this adventure the brothers head to Pi’illo Island where a holidaying Peach has been kidnapped to a dream world. Fortunately, Luigi can open up a portal to the other realm when he nods off on special cushions, allowing Mario to jump in and battle enemies. A snoozing Luigi is seen on the bottom screen of your Nintendo 3DS and can help the action in a number of different ways. Puzzle fans – including those who enjoy Professor Layton games – might also want to pick it up as there’s a fair share of problem solving involved.
New Super Luigi U
In the ‘Year of Luigi’ this special release is a real treat for fans of Super Mario Bros. as it makes use of the same world map as the original title but gives 82 entirely new stages that you can navigate using Luigi. Mr Iwata has promised it will play “like a brand new game”, in which players will be able to take advantage of Luigi’s unique abilities such as jumping higher and faster pace.
Mario Party
The popular Mario Party series is set to make its return later this year on Nintendo 3DS. It will have a number of familiar features such as rolling the dice and mini games, however there are some new elements included too, such an increased emphasis on interaction with other players.
Mario Golf: World Tour
Mario is quite the sports fanatic and from summer you’ll be able to get him to pick up his clubs once again. World Tour will allow for gamers to join others from around the world to compete in tournaments. If you’ve a little less time on your hands then an exhibition game can also be enjoyed too. It promises a range of interesting features such as banning special shots and only allowing players to use Luigi.
