NES Remix

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This article is about the Wii U game. For the Super Mario Maker levels of the same name, see NES REMIX (level), NES REMIX (Super Mario Bros. 2), or NES REMIX (Excitebike). For the WarioWare: Twisted! souvenir of the same name, see NES Remix (souvenir). For the series, see NES Remix (series).
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NES Remix
English logo of NES Remix.
Developer Nintendo EAD Tokyo
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Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Wii U
Release date USA December 18, 2013
Europe December 18, 2013
Australia December 18, 2013
Japan December 19, 2013
Genre Compilation
Rating(s)
ESRB:E - Everyone
PEGI:3 - Three years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:G - General
USK:0 - All ages
Mode(s) Single Player
Media
Wii U:
Digital download
Input
Wii U:

NES Remix is a Nintendo eShop exclusive game on the Wii U and is the first game in the NES Remix series. The game involves completing various challenges based upon early-to-mid NES titles, such as Super Mario Bros., Clu Clu Land, and The Legend of Zelda. A sequel, titled NES Remix 2, was later released in April 2014. Both titles have also been released as a retail compilation, titled NES Remix Pack, released in 2014. A version including challenges from both games was released for the Nintendo 3DS as Ultimate NES Remix. NES Remix was later removed from the Wii U eShop after its discontinuation on March 27, 2023, making it no longer possible for players to purchase the game. However, players who purchased the title before this date can still play it as long as it is on their Wii U device.

Gameplay[edit]

NES Remix contains sixteen NES games remixed with new challenges. Examples include beating a stage from Super Mario Bros. backwards as Luigi, or playing Donkey Kong as Link. During each stage, the player is given a certain number of hearts as "life"; if the player dies at any point in the game, they "Miss" and lose one heart. Losing all of them results in a game over. After clearing each stage, the player is given a ranking of one to three stars based upon their clear time; if the player clears in a low enough time, the three stars become rainbow stars. These stars are required to unlock the Remix levels.

The game originally featured Miiverse integration before the shutdown on November 2017, in that players could share their level clear times with other players, and make posts to Miiverse which could be viewed and liked by other players in-game. The game also incorporates stamps; after clearing each level, the player is given a certain number of Bits based upon the conditions on which they cleared the stage, and collecting a certain number of Bits unlocks a stamp that represents a character or an item of the game.

The game also allows the player to quickly access the Nintendo eShop page for any of the games featured.

Games[edit]

NES Remix contains challenges based upon the following games:

  • * - Only appears in Bonus

Super Mario stages[edit]

Donkey Kong[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Setting Time limit Life
1 1 Jump over 3 barrels! Mario must jump over 3 barrels. 25 m 100 seconds -
2 Break 2 barrels with the hammer! Mario starts holding the hammer and must break 2 barrels. 25 m
3 Reach the top! Mario starts the level near the top. 25 m
4 Walk or jump over the bolt to remove it! Mario must remove the topmost bolt in the right side of the stage. 100 m
2 1 Collect the parasol! Mario must collect Pauline's parasol. He starts on the elevator. 75 m 160 seconds -
2 Collect the purse! Mario must collect the purse. He starts near it. 75 m
3 Reach the top! Mario starts right on the tip of the top platform. 75 m
4 Reach the top! Mario must reach the top. However, he starts on the bottommost platform. 75 m
3 1 Jump over 2 barrels at once! Mario must jump over two barrels that are very near each other. 25 m 5 seconds 3
2 Jump over 2 barrels at once! Mario must jump over two barrels that are a bit apart. 25 m 5 seconds
3 Jump over 2 barrels at once! Mario must jump over two barrels that start the level falling from an edge. 25 m 5 seconds
4 Jump over 3 barrels at once! Mario must jump over three barrels that are side by side. 25 m 5 seconds
4 Get 3,000 points using the hammer! Mario must use the hammer to get 3,000 points with barrels and Fireballs. Once the hammer runs out, the player must resort to jumping or using the other hammer. 25 m - 3
5 Collect Pauline's lost items and get 3,000 points! Mario must collect Pauline's items and accumulate 3,000 points. 100 m - 3
6 Jump over 10 barrels! Mario must jump over 10 barrels during level 4 of the game. 25 m - 3
7 1 Whack the fireball with the hammer! Mario must use a hammer to hit a Fire. 100 m 10 seconds 6
2 Jump over a fireball! Mario must jump over a fast-moving Fire. 100 m 10 seconds
3 Send Donkey Kong to the bottom! Mario must remove all of the bolts to defeat Donkey Kong. 100 m 90 seconds

Donkey Kong Jr.[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Setting Time limit Life
1 1 Drop a fruit! Donkey Kong Jr. must climb a vine and drop a fruit. Vine Scene 100 seconds -
2 Drop a fruit on top of an enemy! Donkey Kong Jr., on a vine, must drop a fruit on a Snapjaw on another vine. Vine Scene
3 Reach the top! Donkey Kong Jr. must finish the level. He starts on the rightmost tree. Vine Scene
2 1 Drop all the fruit! Donkey Kong Jr. must drop all three fruits in the level. Jump Board Scene - 3
2 Jump and grab on! Donkey Kong Jr., from a tree on the right, must jump and grab a hanger. Jump Board Scene
3 Get to the top! Donkey Kong Jr. must reach the end of the level. He starts on the top right chains. Jump Board Scene
4 Insert all the keys! Donkey Kong Jr. must get three keys to the keyholes and free Donkey Kong. Chain Scene
3 Defeat 2 birds with fruit! Donkey Kong Jr. must drop fruits on two Nitpickers. Jump Board Scene - 3
4 Jump over enemies 10 times! Donkey Kong Jr. must jump over the Sparks ten times to win. Mario's Hideout - 3
5 Get to the top! Donkey Kong Jr. must reach the goal of the level. Vine Scene 60 seconds 3
6 Defeat 3 enemies using fruit! Donkey Kong Jr. must drop the apples on three Sparks. Mario's Hideout - 3
7 Save Donkey Kong from the clutches of Mario! Donkey Kong Jr. must insert all six keys to free Donkey Kong. Chain Scene 90 seconds 3

Mario Bros.[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Setting Time limit Life
1 1 Flip an enemy over by punching it from below! Mario must jump and flip over a Shellcreeper to win. Phase 1 60 seconds -
2 Kick enemies while they're down! Mario starts in front of 3 knocked over Shellcreepers and must kick them away. Phase 1
3 Defeat all the enemies! Mario must defeat 3 Shellcreepers. Phase 1
2 1 Defeat an enemy! Mario must defeat a Sidestepper. Phase 4 120 seconds -
2 Defeat an enemy! Mario must defeat a Fighter Fly. Phase 6
3 Defeat all the enemies! Mario must defeat 2 Shellcreepers and a Sidestepper. Phase 5
3 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect all the coins before time runs out. Phase 3 - 3
4 1 Defeat the ice enemy! Mario must defeat the Freezie. He starts in the middle. Phase 9 - 3
2 Defeat the ice enemy! Mario starts on the bottom. Phase 9
3 Defeat the ice enemy! Mario starts on the top. Phase 10
4 Defeat the ice enemy! Mario starts in the middle. Phase 10
5 1 Defeat the enemy! Mario must defeat a pink Shellcreeper. Phase 2 - 3
2 Defeat the enemy! Mario must defeat a pink Sidestepper. Phase 4
3 Defeat the enemy! Mario must defeat a fast Fighter Fly. Phase 6
6 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect all the before time runs out. Phase 8 - 3
7 1 Make poor Luigi lose a life... Mario must move Luigi into an enemy. Phase 1 60 seconds -
2 Make poor Luigi lose a life... Mario must move Luigi from the pipe into an enemy. Phase 4
3 Make poor Luigi lose a life... Mario must move Luigi from the respawn platform into an enemy. Phase 1
4 Make poor Luigi lose a life... Mario must move Luigi from a pipe into an enemy. Phase 4
8 1 Use the POW Block to flip all the enemies! Mario must jump into the POW Block. Phase 2 - 3
2 Use the POW Block to flip all the enemies! Mario must jump into the POW Block. Phase 4
3 Use the POW Block to flip all the enemies! Mario must jump into the POW Block. Phase 4
4 Use the POW Block to flip all the enemies! Mario must jump into the POW Block. Phase 7
9 1 Defeat the green fireball! Mario must defeat a green fireball. Phase 2 50 3
2 Defeat the red fireball! Mario must defeat a red fireball. Phase 4
3 Defeat both of the fireballs! Mario must defeat both fireballs. Phase 6
10 1 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect the remaining coins before time runs out. Phase 3 - 3
2 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect the remaining coins before time runs out. Phase 3
3 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect the remaining coins before time runs out. He starts on the top. Phase 3
4 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect the remaining coins before time runs out. Phase 3

Wrecking Crew[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Setting Time limit Life
1 1 Break all the walls before time runs out! Mario must break the walls. Custom design 200 seconds 3
2 Break all the walls before time runs out! Mario must break the walls.
3 Break all the walls before time runs out! Mario must break the walls.
2 1 Make the enemy go through the door! Mario must open the door for the Gotchawrench. Custom design - 3
2 Make the enemies go through the door! Mario must open the door for the Gotchawrenches.
3 Make the enemy go through the door! Mario must use a bomb to open the door for the Eggplant Man.
4 Make the enemies go through the door! Mario must use a bomb to open the door for the Gotchawrenches.
3 1 Find the M within the time limit! Mario must break the circled wall and get the M. Phase 1 20 3
2 Find the A within the time limit! Mario must break the circled wall and get the A. 20
3 Find the R within the time limit! Mario must break the circled wall and get the R. 20
4 Find the I within the time limit! Mario must break the circled wall and get the I. 30
5 Find the O within the time limit! Mario must break the circled wall and get the O. 20
4 1 Use dynamite to break all the walls! Mario must use bombs to break the walls. Custom design - 3
2 Use dynamite to break all the walls! Mario must use a bomb to break the walls. Phase 6
3 Use dynamite to break all the walls! Mario must use bombs to break the walls. Phase 4
5 1 Break all the ladder walls! Mario must break the ladder. Custom design - 3
2 Break all the ladder walls! Mario must break the ladders. Custom design
3 Break all the ladder walls! Mario must break the ladders. Phase 5
6 Find the coin first! Mario must find the coin before Foreman Spike. Bonus Stage - 3
7 1 Break all the walls! (You must use the dynamite!) Mario must use the bombs to break the walls. Custom design - 3
2 Break all the walls! Mario must use the bomb to break the walls.
8 1 Trap the enemy in a drum! Mario must trap the Gotchawrench in a drum. Custom design - 3
2 Trap all the enemies! Mario must trap the Gotchawrenches in drums.
3 Trap all the enemies! Mario must trap the Gotchawrenches in drums.
9 1 Knock the enemy down to the ground floor! Mario must break the ladder to make the Gotchawrench fall down. Custom design - 3
2 Knock all the enemies down to the ground floor! Mario must break the ladders to make the Gotchawrenches fall down.
3 Knock all the enemies down to the ground floor! Mario must break the ladders to make the Gotchawrenches fall down.
10 Use dynamite to break all the walls! Mario must use bombs to break the walls. Phase 34 - 3
11 Trap all the enemies! Mario must traps the Gotchawrenches in drums. Custom design - 3

Super Mario Bros.[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Setting Time limit Life
1 Hold X Button or B Button to dash, and get to the Goal Pole! Mario must go through the level to win. World *1-1 120 seconds 3
2 1 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 4 coins. World 4-1 5 seconds 3
2 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 4 coins. World 1-2 10 seconds
3 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 2 coins. World 1-3 5 seconds
4 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 4 coins. World 1-1 10 seconds
3 1 Defeat the Goomba before time runs out! Mario must stomp a Goomba. World 1-1 7 seconds 3
2 Defeat the Goomba before time runs out! Mario must stomp a Goomba. World 1-2 7 seconds
3 Defeat the Goombas before time runs out! Mario must stomp 2 Goombas. World 1-2 7 seconds
4 Defeat the Goombas before time runs out! Mario must stomp 2 Goombas. World 1-1 7 seconds
4 1 Defeat 7 enemies while invincible! Invincible Mario must defeat 7 enemies. World 1-1 - 3
2 Defeat 15 enemies while invincible! Invincible Mario must defeat 15 enemies. World 3-2
3 Defeat 14 enemies while invincible! Invincible Mario must defeat 14 enemies. World 8-1
5 1 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must jump on the Goal Pole. World 4-3 - 3
2 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must jump on the Goal Pole. World 5-2
3 Defeat Bowser! Mario must jump on the axe. World 1-4
6 1 Defeat the enemy before time runs out! Mario must stomp a green Koopa Troopa. World 1-1 5 seconds 3
2 Defeat the enemy before time runs out! Mario must stomp a red Koopa Troopa. World 1-3 10 seconds
3 Defeat the enemy before time runs out! Mario must stomp a green Koopa Paratroopa. World 8-1 10 seconds
4 Defeat the enemy before time runs out! Mario must stomp a red Koopa Paratroopa. World 1-3 10 seconds
7 1 Hit the vine block! Mario must uncover a vine. World 2-1 - 3
2 Hit the vine block! Mario must uncover a vine. World 3-1
3 Hit the vine block! Mario must uncover a vine. World 6-2
8 Collect 35 coins! Mario must collect 35 coins. World 2-1 - 3
9 Get 10 1-ups in a row! Mario must use the infinite 1-Up trick to get 10 extra lives. World 3-1 - 3
10 1 Defeat a powerful enemy! Mario must stomp a Bullet Bill. World 7-1 - 3
2 Defeat a powerful enemy! Mario must stomp a Lakitu. World 4-1
3 Defeat a powerful enemy! Mario must defeat a Hammer Bro. World 7-1
11 1 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 1-1 - 3
2 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 2-1
3 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 1-2
12 1 Defeat Bowser! Mario must get the axe. World 1-4 - 3
2 Defeat Bowser! Mario must get the axe. World 2-4
3 Defeat Bowser! Mario must get the axe. World 3-4
4 Defeat Bowser! Mario must get the axe. World 4-4
13 1 Get an extra life by collecting a 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 1-1 60 seconds -
2 Earn a 1-Up by reaching 100 coins! Mario must collect 2 coins. World 6-3
3 Earn a 1-Up by chasing the shell! Mario must kick and run after a Koopa shell. World 3-2
14 1 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 3 coins. World 2-2 5 seconds 3
2 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 3 coins. World 2-2 10 seconds
3 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 6 coins. World 2-2 15 seconds
4 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 5 coins. World 2-2 15seconds
15 1 Enter a pipe! Mario must enter a pipe. World 1-1 - 3
2 Enter a pipe! Mario must enter a pipe. World 8-4
3 Enter a pipe! Mario must enter a pipe. World 8-4
16 1 Use the Fire Flower to defeat the enemy—quickly! Mario must defeat a Koopa Paratroopa with fireballs. World 8-1 10 seconds 3
2 Defeat 3 enemies before time runs out! Mario must defeat 3 Cheep Cheeps. World 7-2 15 seconds
3 Defeat 3 enemies before time runs out! Mario must defeat 3 Piranha Plants. World 7-2 15 seconds
17 1 Enter the pipe! Mario must enter the pipe. World 5-1 - 3
2 Enter the pipe! Mario must enter the pipe. World 5-2
3 Enter a pipe! Mario must enter a pipe. World 4-2
18 1 Earn 5,000 points from the Goal Pole! Mario must grab the top of the Goal Pole. World 1-1 - 3
2 Earn 5,000 points from the Goal Pole! Mario must grab the top of the Goal Pole. World 4-3
3 Earn 5,000 points from the Goal Pole! Mario must grab the top of the Goal Pole. World 8-2
19 1 Defeat Bowser! (He's extra tough!) Mario must get the axe. World 5-4 - 3
2 Defeat Bowser! (He's extra tough!) Mario must get the axe. World 6-4
3 Defeat Bowser! (He's extra tough!) Mario must get the axe. World 7-4
4 Defeat Bowser! (He's extra tough!) Mario must get the axe. World 8-4
20 1 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 1-4 - 6
2 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 2-4
3 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 3-4
4 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 4-4
5 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 5-4
6 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 7-4
7 Reveal Bowser's decoys! Mario must defeat Bowser's decoy using fireballs. World 7-4
21 1 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 3-1 - 6
2 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 4-1
3 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 5-1
4 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 6-1
5 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 7-1
6 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 8-1
7 Collect the 1-Up Mushroom! Mario must collect the 1-Up Mushroom. World 8-2
22 1 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 10 coins. World 6-2 30 seconds 3
2 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 20 coins. World 6-2 60 seconds
3 Collect all the coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 3 coins. World 3-4 10 seconds
23 1 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must collect the Super Mushroom. World 1-1 - 6
2 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. World 1-1
3 Defeat the Goombas! Mario must defeat the Goombas. World 1-2
4 Warp to World 4! Mario must use the Warp Zone to World 4. World 1-2
5 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. World 4-1
6 Climb up the vine! Mario must climb the vine. World 4-2
7 Warp to World 8! Mario must use the Warp Zone to World 8. World 4-2
8 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. World 8-1
9 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. World 8-2
10 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. World 8-3
11 Defeat Bowser! Mario must defeat Bowser and save the princess. World 8-4

Remix I[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Game Setting Time limit Life
1 Defeat 15 enemies with invincible Mario! Invincible Mario must defeat 15 enemies. Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 60 seconds 3
2 Get to the top! Mario must get to the top under a spotlight. Donkey Kong 25 m - 3
3 Run, Mario! Get to the Goal Pole! Mario can't stop running, and he must get to the Goal Pole. Super Mario Bros. World 2-3 - 3
4 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect the coins. The player controls two Marios at the same time. Mario Bros. Phase 3 - 3
5 Get to the top! Donkey Kong Jr. must reach the top while the flooring flickers. Donkey Kong Jr. Mario's Hideout - 3
7 Defeat all the enemies! Mario must defeat 4 Shellcreepers while the screen zooms out. Mario Bros. Phase 2 - 3
8 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. The level is a silhouette. Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 120 1
10 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. The level is frozen over, and Mario has no traction. Super Mario Bros. World 4-1 - 3
12 Defeat all the enemies—and protect Luigi! Mario must defeat 5 Shellcreepers and protect Luigi. Mario Bros. Phase 2 - 3
13 1 Collect all 3 coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 3 coins while the screen zooms in and out. Mario Bros. Phase 2 20 seconds 3
2 Collect all 3 coins before time runs out! Mario must collect 3 coins. The level is a silhouette. Super Mario Bros. World 3-1 20 seconds
4 Defeat 10 enemies with invincible Mario! Invincible Mario must defeat 10 enemies. Super Mario Bros. World 7-3 30 seconds
14 Save Mario from the clutches of Donkey Kong! Luigi must save Mario. The level is mirrored. Donkey Kong 25 m - 3
15 Defeat all the enemies! Luigi must defeat 3 Shellcreepers and a Sidestepper. The screen can scroll. Mario Bros. Phase 14 180 seconds 3
16 Get to the Goal Pole! Luigi must get to the Goal Pole. The level is mirrored. Trying to take the Warp Zone will count as a Miss. Super Mario Bros. World 1-2 - 3
17 1 Go and rescue Mario! Luigi must reach the top. The level is mirrored. Donkey Kong 75 m - 3
2 On second thought...back to the start! Luigi must return to the start. The level is mirrored. Donkey Kong 75 m
18 Run, Luigi! Get to the Goal Pole! Luigi can't stop running, and he must get to the Goal Pole. Super Mario Bros. World 5-1 - 3
21 Find and defeat the real ones! Mario must defeat the Shellcreepers. A real one and a fake one on the opposite side appear. Mario Bros. Phase 2 - 3
22 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole while the flooring flickers. Super Mario Bros. World 3-3 - 3
23 Defeat all the enemies! Mario must defeat 3 Shellcreepers. The player controls two Marios simultaneously. Mario Bros. Phase 1 - 3
24 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole while avoiding giant Bullet Bills. Super Mario Bros. World 1-3 - 3
25 2 Collect all the coins! Mario must collect 6 coins while the flooring flickers. Super Mario Bros. World 3-3 15 seconds 6
4 Run, Mario! Collect 20 coins! Mario can't stop running, and he must run through the level and collect 20 coins. Super Mario Bros. World 2-3 30 seconds
5 Jump over 3 barrels! Mario must jump over 3 barrels while under a spotlight. Donkey Kong 25 m 20 seconds
6 Defeat Bowser with invincible Luigi! Invincible Luigi must defeat Bowser. The level is mirrored. Super Mario Bros. World 5-4 30 seconds

Remix II[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Game Setting Time limit Life
1 2 Rescue the fair maiden! Link from The Legend of Zelda must reach the top. He can't jump. Donkey Kong 25 m - 6
2 Get to the top! Donkey Kong Jr. must reach the top under a spotlight. Donkey Kong Jr. Vine Scene - 3
3 Break all the walls! Mario must break the walls. The screen can scroll. Wrecking Crew Phase 1 - 3
4 Get to the Goal Pole before time runs out! Invincible Mario must get to the Goal Pole. Super Mario Bros. World 8-3 45 seconds 3
6 Defeat all the enemies! Mario must defeat 4 Fighter Flies. The level is flipped upside down. Mario Bros. Phase 6 - 3
8 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole while the screen pixelates. Super Mario Bros. World 1-3 - 3
9 Break all the walls! Mario must break the walls. The level is a silhouette. Wrecking Crew Custom design - 3
10 Get 10,000 points! (Don't drop the ball in the lava!) The player must score 10,000 points while trying not to let the ball fall into the lava from Super Mario Bros. Pinball Top of the main board - 3
11 Get to the top! Mario must get to the top while avoiding springs falling from the sky. Donkey Kong 25 m - 3
13 1 Break the falling barrel! Mario starts holding the hammer and must break a falling barrel while the screen is zoomed in. Donkey Kong 25 m 15 6
2 Collect the coin! Mario must find a coin while avoiding the Hammer Bros. The level is a silhouette. Super Mario Bros. World 3-1 30
4 Collect 20 coins! Mario must collect 20 coins. The level is frozen over, and Mario is constantly moving. Super Mario Bros. World 4-1 60
14 Defeat all the enemies! Mario must defeat 3 Shellcreepers and a Sidestepper. The screen constantly scrolls right. Mario Bros. Phase 14 - 3
18 Use the real ball to rescue Pauline! Mario must use the pinball to free Pauline. Shortly after the level begins, two fake pinballs appear that do nothing but confuse the player. Pinball Bonus Game - 3
19 Break all the walls! Mario must break the walls. The camera in constantly zooming out. Breaking a ladder resets the camera. Wrecking Crew Phase 6 - 3
20 2 Rescue the fair maiden! Link must defeat Donkey Kong and save Pauline. He can't jump. Donkey Kong 100 m - 3
21 Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. The level is a silhouette. Super Mario Bros. 6-2 110 3
25 1 Use the springboard to reach a moving platform! Donkey Kong Jr. must land on a floating platform with the springboard. The screen is zoomed in on him. Donkey Kong Jr. Vine Scene 20 6
2 Collect the hidden coin! Mario must hit the hidden Coin Block. The level is a silhouette. Super Mario Bros. 8-3 20
3 Find and defeat the real ones! Mario must defeat the Sidesteppers. A real one and a fake one on the opposite side appear. Mario Bros. Phase 4 60
5 Get to the purse before time runs out! Mario must collect Pauline's purse. The level is zoomed in on Mario. Donkey Kong 75 m 10
7 Defeat Bowser in the frozen castle! Mario must defeat Bowser. The stage is covered in ice and Mario is constantly moving. Super Mario Bros. World 1-4 60
8 Defeat big Bowser! Mario must get past a giant Bowser to reach the axe and save the princess. Super Mario Bros. World 8-4 30

Bonus[edit]

Stage In-game instructions Description Game Setting Time limit Life
4 Mario's lost his hat! Get it! Luigi must get Mario's hat, which falls to the bottom of the stage. Donkey Kong 75 m - 3
5 1 Get 500 points by spraying insects! Stanley must obtain 500 points. Donkey Kong 3 R=01 - 3
2 Force Donkey Kong to the top by spraying him! Stanley must keep spraying at Donkey Kong until he leaves the screen. Donkey Kong 3 R=01 -
3 Spray Donkey Kong until he hits the beehive! Stanley must force Donkey Kong into the beehive. Donkey Kong 3 R=02 -
8 Enemies incoming! Spray them all! Stanley must defeat all the insects. He has an infinite amount of super bug spray. Donkey Kong 3 R=01 - 3
10 Run, Mario! Get to the Goal Pole! Mario must get to the Goal Pole. He is always running forwards. Super Mario Bros. World 5-2 - 3
14 Defeat 20 enemies with small Fire Mario! Small Fire Mario must defeat 20 enemies. Super Mario Bros. World 3-2 50 3
15 1 Defeat an enemy with the Golden Hammer! Mario must use the Golden Hammer to defeat a Gotchawrench. Wrecking Crew Custom design 10 3
2 Break everything with the Golden Hammer! Mario must break all the walls. Wrecking Crew Custom design 35
3 Break everything with the Golden Hammer! Mario must break all the walls. Wrecking Crew Custom design 60
17 2 Run, Mario! Get 5000 points from the Goal Pole! Mario must get 5000 points from the Goal Pole. He is always running forwards. Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 - 6
4 Defeat Bowser! Mario must get the axe at the end of the level while avoiding Big Lava Bubbles. Super Mario Bros. World 6-4 -
19 Go back to the start! Mario must get to the bottom of the level. Donkey Kong 25 m - 3
22 Break all the walls! Mario must break all the walls while avoiding an aggressive Foreman Spike, who is trying to knock him off the stage. Wrecking Crew Phase 12 150 3
25 1 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 - 6
2 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 1-1 -
3 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 1-2 -
4 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 1-2 -
5 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 1-3 -
6 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 1-4 -
7 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 2-1 -
8 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 2-1 -
9 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 2-1 -
10 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 2-1 -
11 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 2-3 -
12 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 2-4 -
13 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 3-1 -
14 Get the Fire Flower! Super Mario must find and collect the Fire Flower. Super Mario Bros. World 3-1 -
15 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 3-1 -
16 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 3-1 -
17 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 3-2 -
18 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 3-3 -
19 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 3-4 -
20 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-1 -
21 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-1 -
22 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-1 -
23 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-2 -
24 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-2 -
25 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-2 -
26 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-2 -
27 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 4-3 -
28 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 5-2 -
29 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 5-2 -
30 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 5-2 -
31 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 5-3 -
32 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 5-4 -
33 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 6-1 -
34 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 6-1 -
35 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 6-2 -
36 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 6-2 -
37 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 6-3 -
38 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 6-4 -
39 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 7-1 -
40 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 7-1 -
41 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 7-3 -
42 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 8-2 -
43 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 8-3 -
44 Collect the Super Mushroom! Mario must find and collect the Super Mushroom. Super Mario Bros. World 8-3 -

Stamps[edit]

Main article: List of NES Remix stamps

In NES Remix, stamps are earned by collecting Bits. These are automatically obtained by clearing stages. Extra Bits are earned for clearing stages for the first time, obtaining high scores and/or clearing them perfectly (without taking damage or obtaining misses or Game Overs). There are 100 stamps that can be collected in the game, of which 10 are automatically available from the start.

Reception[edit]

Reviews
Release Reviewer, Publication Score Comment
Wii U Samuel Claiborn, IGN 8/10 "Nintendo knows the power of its back catalog, and that power isn't always used for good. (See: Nintendoland,[sic] a milquetoast minigame collection inspired by some of the very same games featured in Retro Remix.) So it's especially cool to see Nintendo get behind a project like NES Remix, which both honors classic games and rips them apart. It’s a clever and challenging way to experience the classics without just retreading old ground. The possibilities for expanding the Remix series are so unbelievably great, too. I'm ready for the next batch now: Punch-Out!!, Kid Icarus and Metroid were cruelly ignored this time. And what about Super NES Remix? Game Boy Remix? Nintendo 64 Remix?!! But I digress.
Wii U Marcel von Duyn, Nintendo Life 9/10 "It would be simple to write off NES Remix as something only die-hard retro gamers would enjoy, but developer indies zero is really on to something here — the 200+ challenges are short enough to be interesting and fun to replay, but not long enough to outstay their welcome. The developer has even somehow managed to make challenges based on games like Urban Champion and Baseball fun to play, which is an achievement in itself. If you're the type who likes to relentlessly collect stuff, the stars and stamps will also keep you entertained for quite a while.
Perhaps if this becomes a success, we could see a sequel with more NES games, or even SNES games? One can only hope — but for the time being, this totally unexpected surprise ranks as one of the Wii U eShop's most engaging and downright enjoyable downloadable titles."
Wii U Simon Parkin, Eurogamer 7/10 "Despite the range of games on offer (everything from motocross to pinball) there is an inevitable sense of repetition, perhaps because the original games themselves were, behind the artwork, less distinct than they first appeared. As with many reconstituted products, NES Remix is immediately delicious, but inspires an obsession that it can't sustain for long."
Aggregators
Compiler Platform / Score
Metacritic 71

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ファミコンリミックス
Famikon Rimikkusu
Famicom Remix

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