Developer/Publisher: Nintendo Released: July 2013

Played on: Wii U

I resisted buying this New Super Mario Bros U DLC for a long time, it seemed overpriced and not offering much more than the original game’s experience. I eventually caved and while I was still a bit miffed about the cost (I think it was close to $30 from memory) I was relieved and pleased with the quality of the new levels.

82 new levels with a 90 second limit where you play as Luigi was exactly the next platforming challenge I was after. The levels are similar to those in the main game but the obstacles and many of the art assets are re-designed for my favourite gaming brother. The difficulty level is a higher than NSMBU, but the tightly structured compact level design offsets frustrations. Until the last few levels, where if you’re like me, you’ll rage quit and never play the game again. It had been a satisfying 15 hours of play, but I’d had enough by the end.

Verdict: If you were a fan of New Super Mario Bros U and feel like you need a little more, this challenging DLC will do the trick. If not, avoid.

Should Bradley play this: Nah.