New Super Mario Bros. U is the second console installment of the New Super Mario Bros . sub-series, and the first on Wii U. As with all New Super Mario Bros. games, the game is a throwback to the original 2D Mario games, but with new levels and features for a modern experience.
The gameplay in NSMBU is fast-paced platforming where players control Mario or Luigi as they navigate through various levels. The game has different power-ups and abilities that allow for more challenging gameplay.
In addition to the core campaign, there are also challenge modes. The challenge modes ask players to complete certain challenges. There is also boost rush and coin battle modes.