E3 2012: New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gets Co-operative

It still looks pretty darn close to the first DS game, which is very concerning. I'll probably wait to hear impressions from friends first, but I'm sure it will still be fun all the same. Likely a bargain bin title for me!

I really like to see flying return. I've missed it. Kind of wish it was the cape though, but hey whatever!

Is it just me, or do the physics in the NSMB games seem slower than the physics in the old 2D games?

Aghh the Koopalings are still in this. At least the Reznors are too.

It looks good and that,but the Wii U game looks far better.

I like the fact that you have to collect 1 000 000 coins to beat the game completely. Too bad i'm not planning to get 3DS.

I didnt think I was going to get this game until today - but these additions are great, and have persuaded me. However I feel like Nintendo are doing the minimum they can to get that sale out of me. Where are all the minigames from the DS version - along with multiplayer for them?

I thought the co op mode looked utterly horrible. There's two separate consoles, with two separate screens, plus two copies of the game, but if Luigi can't keep up with Mario he ends up floating in a bubble?! They didn't even need screen scaling like on Wii, because there's two screens. Of all the embarrassing things that Nintendo has done over the last few days, this is the worst thing I've seen.

Sorry Nintendo, but my purchase is going to Heroes of Ruin... Maybe I'll pick this up someday... as long as you don't mess it up like your time at E3... I've lost faith in you nintendo... please restore it D:

@SkywardLink98 Nintendo helped make that game, some of your proceeds are going to Nintendo.

So, seems like a good time to ask - has their ever been a 1 cart multi-play 3DS game? I didn't expect this 1 to be the first. Maybe Nintendo can test the waters w/ a $60 2-pack (based on a $40 3DS game). I'll buy it when somebody has a BOGO half off sale. And I know I'm alone in this but "local only' works for me.

i`m getting this because it will be a game my son and i can play together. I love the idea of co-op. it`s like the new super mario bros Wii game in that way. I love it.

wait, was no online co-op confirmed?

Local only sucks for me. My brother is obsessed with Xbox and iPhone.

Then what's the Nintendo Network logo on the box for?

Official fact sheet says:

"New Super Mario Bros. 2 is an all-new side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario AND Luigi. Two players who each own the game will have the option to play the entire game in two-player multiplayer mode using local wireless."

Cool! ...I hate that you both have to have the game though...

Wish they had Wario as a character in here. He is so greedy.

It looks pretty good. I wish they kept the Mario vs. Luigi multiplayer mode, that was tons of fun in the original. If this is supposed to be a direct sequel to the original DS game, where's Bowser Jr.? Where's the mini-games? These should be in the game, in my opinion. Like NintyFan, I also really hope the music is new, and not just copied from the past New Super Mario Bros. games. Still, I trust Nintendo to make this a great game.

I want this game so bad.

And to all players saying: "No online? This game sucks!"
Well... you need help...

@chiptoon: Agreed. Absolutely absurd that they would do that. Honestly, I think it comes down to laziness. And fanboys, don't put laziness past Nintendo; remember, they actually SAID that the only reason there are 2 toads in NSMBW instead of Wario and Waluigi or something is because they were more like Mario and Luigi and were easier to program.

Hey I just played you
and this is crazy
but if there's co op
Lets have online maybe

Mmm... No online? OK I can handle it, but 2 copies of the game? Mmmm... MMM............................ I wish my girlfriend wants to buy it, because if she doesn't wants to spend the money on this gem, I won't buy it 'cause I want to play with her...

Still no online multiplayer? Nintendo, get with the d*mn program!

@James Okay so it has local wireless, still doesn't explain the Nintendo network logo, I thought that was there to indicate online games? Or does it also include SpotPass functionality?

I'll probably pass on this game and get New Super Mario Bros. U instead.

@chiptoon Don't shoot the messenger, but here's an interview explaining why they chose to force both players to be on one screen: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/07/behind-the-scenes-of-new-super-mario-bros-2

A 2-player co-op mode will be nice, and the caveats are understandable. I don't expect them to transfer the whole single-player experience as a download, and I wouldn't want to play online in a game like this and have to deal with lag or difficult communication.

Did they happen to say whether they'll have versus mode options as well (like the original), and if so whether that mode supports download play?

@Demonic I imagine it will have some form of add-on content later on.

Should've included online 2P, but alas, we'll take the baby steps. Oh why must the people-who-don't-readily-have-friends-nearby suffer and for how much longer??

Nintendo Network logo is probably b/c it uses SpotPass for high score trading. Don't think I'll get this, but I may change my mind in the future.

local only doesn't work for me because none of my friends have a 3ds. Online play would be great

The coop implementation here is different from the Wii game. It is a lot more competitive, as the one in the lead is the one the screen focuses on, but at the same time, that player will encounter obstacles first, making things harder if you just want to leave the other bro behind.

I don't see what is the problem with having two copies of the game to play coop, as this is the kind of game that everyone buys, besides being readily available as a download too.