Register SignIn Register SignIn

New Super Mario Bros Wii, Only 6 hours long?

New Super Mario Bros Wii, Only 6 hours long?

The New Super Mario Bros wii, can be finished in only 6hours of gameplay. Fans have been saying thats an awfully short amount of time for a mario game.

ONM (Official Nintendo Magazine) has said:

“It took me around six hours to complete, but that was blitzing through it and not collecting the Star Coins. That will easily add another seven or eight hours to the proceedings, because you’ll obviously have to play through most of the levels again and some of the coins are in really awkward positions this time,”

A video can be found in the source link.

submit to digg

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=225997

1147 Views 3 Votes
Join MyWii to vote
Toki 26/10/2009
Kudos: 7508  Mates: 70

Comments

Toki
Kudos: 7,508
Only 6hours??
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
spyke
Kudos: 9,358
Now i have to try and find 6hrs of my time to be able to complete this game. Bummer.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
CheeryDog
Kudos: 22,297
6 hours doesn't sound hard enough
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
malaka
Kudos: 25,857
it would probably take me 10x* longer because i suck at mario games


*not using that cheaty.... thingy... =p
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
Skidmark
Kudos: 3,706
Mario games have always been easy to blitz through but much harder to complete 100%. I suspect this guy may have been a little slap-happy on the old cheat block.
Mario Kart Wii
CheeryDog
Kudos: 22,297

Skidmark said: Mario games have always been easy to blitz through but much harder to complete 100%. I suspect this guy may have been a little slap-happy on the old cheat block.


According to a different answer he wasn't that

www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/ says: Did you ever consider (even for a split second) using the Super Guide mode because you got stuck or frustrated and not just because you wanted to review all aspects of the game?
Nope. I actually didn't check out Super Guide until I'd finished the game, just so I could see how it worked and I could report on it. And even though I'd finished the game already and was only looking at it to see how it worked, I still felt dirty and useless using it!

New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Mario128
Kudos: 11,187
'I don't have time anymore, rush... rush, fast food and car washes' That is why games are shorter, I emphasise 'casual gamers' like OLD people and YOUNG people don't have the time for such a game as LoZ Oot.
BBking
Kudos: 7,185
It does say: but that was blitzing through it and not collecting the Star Coins.

Who cares how long a game is?
Tiger Wood PGA Tour 10
Ryno296
Kudos: 3,581
I reckon what counts is quality, not quantity, but I still expect Mario games to rack up a few hours.
Mario Kart Wii
irocksock
Kudos: 3,350
6 hours not that long any way i could be the ds verison in 3 roughy 3 hours with cannon shortcuts.
MadWorld
ICC_06
Kudos: 24,191
Can't say I'm surprised, heaps of games are only 6 hours these days.
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Tia
Kudos: 16,437

BBking said: It does say: but that was blitzing through it and not collecting the Star Coins.
Who cares how long a game is?


^ This. Nuf said.
Mario Kart Wii
ZePpLiNs
Kudos: 901

BBking said: It does say: but that was blitzing through it and not collecting the Star Coins.
Who cares how long a game is?


exactly, and he was speed-running it, so we might take about 10+ hours to complete it.
Animal Crossing: Let's Go to the City
sharpie92
Kudos: 4,370
If you read it he said it would take a six or seven hours longer than that if you take your time playing at a normal speed. That guy was going hardout fast to the max so of course it was going to be short.

Mario games have never taken very long to complete if you rush them. Also this game is stated to be extremely hard at many points so dying will take up even more time.

Plus like ICC said many games these days are very short. COD 4 anyone?

When you actually play the game you will realise that it will take a long time to complete. Especially when you go after that elusive 100% completion.
MadWorld
mrpoop105
Kudos: 28
DO NOT WANT.
well, lets hope he's right bout the star coins
Dénor
Kudos: 24,088
Figures.

They either make an easy, yet lengthy Mario game, or a challenging but short Mario game.
Call of Duty - World at War
sharpie92
Kudos: 4,370
Is it let's judge a game no one has played except a fat sweaty nerd who did a speed run day?
MadWorld
irocksock
Kudos: 3,350

Dénor said: Figures.
They either make an easy, yet lengthy Mario game, or a challenging but short Mario game.


i would like short bur challenging because i found the simplness of TP to kind let the game a bit.
MadWorld
sjt333
Kudos: 56,851

sharpie92 said: Is it let's judge a game no one has played except a fat sweaty nerd who did a speed run day?


its always judge a game day on the internet
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
spyke
Kudos: 9,358

irocksock said:

Dénor said: Figures.
They either make an easy, yet lengthy Mario game, or a challenging but short Mario game.


i would like short bur challenging because i found the simplness of TP to kind let the game a bit.


k, wtf?
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
ICC_06
Kudos: 24,191
It makes them easier to review, this makes my life slightly easier
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
renagadez
Kudos: 18,437

Tia said:

BBking said: It does say: but that was blitzing through it and not collecting the Star Coins.
Who cares how long a game is?


^ This. Nuf said.


Agreed.
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The
BBking
Kudos: 7,185

ICC_06 said: It makes them easier to review, this makes my life slightly easier


But let me guess? Minus 1 point out of 10 because of the length??
Tiger Wood PGA Tour 10
TheDarkBJ
Kudos: 4,371

BBking said:
Who cares how long a game is?



Well, people who want value for thier money, obviously.

While I am quite dissapointed by this, still gonna buy it first day.
Punch-Out
MX_Marge
Kudos: 2,663
pfft 6 hours on a 'speed run' is not a short time. I'm a kind of gamer that likes to get everything out of the game. if i missed something cool or bonus i willl try and find it. This game could easily entertain me for 20 hours me being me.
Scarface: The World is Yours
KK1387
Kudos: 15,712
Quality > length.
Metroid Prime Trilogy
TheDarkBJ
Kudos: 4,371

KK1387 said: Quality > length.



I fully agree, but 6 hours is just silly, it should of been about 10 in my opinion.
Punch-Out
ICC_06
Kudos: 24,191

BBking said:

ICC_06 said: It makes them easier to review, this makes my life slightly easier


But let me guess? Minus 1 point out of 10 because of the length??



Because I can finish it faster and get the review out faster
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
sjt333
Kudos: 56,851

TheDarkBJ said:

KK1387 said: Quality > length.


I fully agree, but 6 hours is just silly, it should of been about 10 in my opinion.


its nice to want things
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
KK1387
Kudos: 15,712

TheDarkBJ said:

KK1387 said: Quality > length.


I fully agree, but 6 hours is just silly, it should of been about 10 in my opinion.


It was a speed run, most 'core gamers' wouldn't just speed through it, rather go through the game getting everything. If you're a core gamer then do that and don't complain, I say.
Metroid Prime Trilogy
BBking
Kudos: 7,185

ICC_06 said:

BBking said:

ICC_06 said: It makes them easier to review, this makes my life slightly easier


But let me guess? Minus 1 point out of 10 because of the length??


Because I can finish it faster and get the review out faster


Haha. You don't need to explain yourself.

It was a dig at most people's expectations, not you in particular!
Tiger Wood PGA Tour 10
Sesame
Kudos: 48
Are you kidding? If anything, six hours is too long. Give me something short and memorable and I’ll take it any day over a marathon.
TheDarkBJ
Kudos: 4,371

Sesame said: Are you kidding? If anything, six hours is too long. Give me something short and memorable and I’ll take it any day over a marathon.



6 hours is a "Marathon"? In one go, absolutely, otherwise...
Punch-Out
luigi676
Kudos: 4,514
I'm still getting it.
Super Mario Galaxy
malaka
Kudos: 25,857
Toki - Bold this bit "but that was blitzing through it and not collecting the Star Coins. "

Some people have trouble reading.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
Sesame
Kudos: 48

TheDarkBJ said:


Sesame said: Are you kidding? If anything, six hours is too long. Give me something short and memorable and I’ll take it any day over a marathon.


6 hours is a "Marathon"? In one go, absolutely, otherwise...



My experience is enhanced if I can play though a game without break. I like to start and finish the game in the single sitting or at least have the opportunity to do so (obviously I expect a certain degree of difficulty), especially with the platform genre. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it either way.
Toki
Kudos: 7,508
Malaka
Yes i read that but still collecting all those + the gameplay length isnt enough >.>
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
TheDarkBJ
Kudos: 4,371

Sesame said:


TheDarkBJ said:


Sesame said: Are you kidding? If anything, six hours is too long. Give me something short and memorable and I’ll take it any day over a marathon.


6 hours is a "Marathon"? In one go, absolutely, otherwise...


My experience is enhanced if I can play though a game without break. I like to start and finish the game in the single sitting or at least have the opportunity to do so (obviously I expect a certain degree of difficulty), especially with the platform genre. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it either way.



Well, I take it you must hate most RPG's then...
Punch-Out
malaka
Kudos: 25,857

Toki said: Malaka
Yes i read that but still collecting all those + the gameplay length isnt enough >.>



I wasnt directing that at you >_<

I said it to you because you made the news and can edit it lulz

wait, do you know how to bold things?
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
Toki
Kudos: 7,508

malaka said:


Toki said: Malaka
Yes i read that but still collecting all those + the gameplay length isnt enough >.>


I wasnt directing that at you >_<
I said it to you because you made the news and can edit it lulz



lol oh haha

Yes i know how to bold things
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
ANWA-Lumin
Kudos: 1,719
Surely not just 6 hours! Still the game is supposed to be rock hard and I dont plan on cheating using the Super Guide! Cant wait for this game!
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex
Sesame
Kudos: 48

TheDarkBJ said:


Sesame said:


TheDarkBJ said:


Sesame said: Are you kidding? If anything, six hours is too long. Give me something short and memorable and I’ll take it any day over a marathon.


6 hours is a "Marathon"? In one go, absolutely, otherwise...


My experience is enhanced if I can play though a game without break. I like to start and finish the game in the single sitting or at least have the opportunity to do so (obviously I expect a certain degree of difficulty), especially with the platform genre. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it either way.


Well, I take it you must hate most RPG's then...



There’s another reason for that. I find them too complicated and pointless. I’d much rather an action RPG/ platform game like Faxanadu, which allows you to get in amongst the action.
 
To participate in this discussion, please log in or register.
MyWii User

Wii Games

MyWii Features

Wii Discussions

Wii Videos

Wii Photos

  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    5 56
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    0 51
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    0 41
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    0 33
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    0 31
  • New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    0 30

Favourite Wii Games

Wii Lists

Wii Games Out This Month

Ghostbusters: The Video Game
13 November 2009 36
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
20 November 2009 7
Where the Wild Things Are
25 November 2009 0
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
27 November 2009 1

Recent Comments

Status Updates

LeishaChu was granted NSMBW Review medal
Speedyg was granted NSMBW Review medal
dermy I like the fact that sjt edits all my locations, but doesn't edit my current location. Maybe he really does like men.
emery added a new photo - asdf
ZArsenalZ was granted NSMBW Review medal