Review · Platformer · Wii
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Reviewed: 09 Apr 2026
Wii
Nintendo · 2009
Ludograph rating
B
Good
64 /100
New Super Mario Bros. Wii is a platformer that builds hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and problem solving, but can lead to social comparison in multiplayer.
Growth (BDS)
51
Risk (RIS)
13
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
6+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.80 | |
New Super Mario Bros. Wii offers classic 2D platforming fun with the added benefit of cooperative and competitive multiplayer. Players can develop problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and reaction time as they navigate challenging levels. The game encourages teamwork and communication in multiplayer, while also allowing for friendly competition.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.20 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
The primary risks are related to competitive aspects in multiplayer, which could lead to social comparison. However, as an offline game, it avoids risks associated with online interactions.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.