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#+TITLE: New Super Luigi U
#+FILETAGS: :games:wiiu:mario:
#+AUTHOR: bparodi
Refer to [[./newsupermariobrosu.org][New Super Mario Bros U]] page.
** Differences between New Super Mario Bros U
The gameplay is largely similar to its base game, except that the playable
characters retain Luigi's higher jump and lower traction from Super Mario Bros.:
The Lost Levels (this means that it slides further when you stop running). The
game has been designed to be more difficult, with each stage starting at only
100 seconds; due to this, however, the courses have also been made shorter than
normal while also being packed with enemies and obstacles. While the levels have
all been altered from the base game, the world map itself has not been. Elements
like items, power-ups, Star Coins, Toad Houses, Enemy Courses, and bosses are
retained as such.

The multiplayer of New Super Luigi U is also retained from New Super Mario
Bros. U. However, because Mario is not featured in this game, Nabbit is instead
used as the fourth playable character. As Nabbit, the player cannot take damage
from enemies, but cannot use items; however any items collected are converted to
1-Ups at the end of each stage.

Players can earn power-ups from Toad depending on the time left upon completion
of the level. At 088, a Super Star is given; at 077, a Super Acorn; at 066, a
Mini Mushroom; 055, an Ice Flower; 044, a Fire Flower; and 033, 022, and 011 a
1-Up Mushroom.
** Regarding game size
Each individual game has a file size of approximately 5 GB, while the combined
bonus version, including both New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U, is
over 13 GB. This seems counterintuitive, as the games are expected to share
resources.  However, the bonus version of the game features 222 additional
videos, which are 720p 60fps and lossless in order to maintain the same quality
as normal gameplay. This accounts for the large size of the bonus version, as
lossless digital video takes up a significant amount of data. The videos include
tutorials, tips and tricks for beating levels, as well as creative ways to
complete them. These videos are not just for beginners, as they also feature
some impressive gameplay, such as coordinated and stylish 4-player level
completions, which are among my personal favorites.
** Related articles
- [[../newsupermariobrosu.org][New Super Mario Bros U]]