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[[File:Boost Rush Mode NSMBU.png|thumb|200px|A screenshot of Boost Rush mode.]] | [[File:Boost Rush Mode NSMBU.png|thumb|200px|A screenshot of Boost Rush mode.]] | ||
''New Super Mario Bros. U'' features a mode similar to [[Coin Rush]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' called Boost Rush. In Boost Rush, the player will play through a series of levels grouped together in packs, and the objective is to play through autoscrolling levels and collect the most coins, lose the least amount of lives, and make or beat the best time. The speed of the scrolling will increase every ten [[Coin]]s while [[Star Coin]]s worth 20 coins each. Unlike Coin Rush, though, the player has limited lives and can gain more by collecting coins or [[Extra Life|extra lives]], although all players share the same lives, and the player using Boost Mode can pop any players in bubbles. If the player manages to collect ninety-nine [[Extra Lives]], the Boost Blocks will become Mini-Boost Blocks. When a player is playing Boost Rush, [[Mii]]s can be seen in the background, supporting the players. | ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' features a mode similar to [[Coin Rush]] from ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' called Boost Rush. In Boost Rush, the player will play through a series of levels grouped together in packs, and the objective is to play through autoscrolling levels and collect the most coins, lose the least amount of lives, and make or beat the best time. The speed of the scrolling will increase every ten [[Coin]]s while [[Star Coin]]s worth 20 coins each. Unlike Coin Rush, though, the player has limited lives and can gain more by collecting coins or [[Extra Life|extra lives]], although all players share the same lives, and the player using Boost Mode can pop any players in bubbles. If the player manages to collect ninety-nine [[Extra Lives]], the Boost Blocks will become Mini-Boost Blocks. When a player is playing Boost Rush, [[Mii]]s can be seen in the background, supporting the players. | ||
In the Penguin Pack, the [[Ice Flower]] is replaced by the [[Penguin Suit]]. | |||
===Packs=== | ===Packs=== | ||
Revision as of 01:14, January 16, 2013
Boost Mode is a new feature introduced in New Super Mario Bros. U, where the player with the Wii U GamePad can interact with the game, not by controlling a playable character, but by using the GamePad's touch screen to manipulate the current gameplay.
Boost Mode allows the GamePad player to place platforms in the game to help or hinder the other players. These platforms can be placed by tapping an empty/vacant area on the Touch Screen, and the platforms come in a variety of colors. They currently include blue spade platforms, red heart platforms, green club platforms, and magenta diamond platforms. The icons on the blocks will disappear over time, and the platform itself soon after, however, if the player with the Wii Remote steps on the platform with the icon still on it, it will spit out three coins and a star meter on the GamePad will have a section filled. If the star meter is full, the GamePad player will be able to destroy enemies, including Thwomps.
Boost Mode is not limited to platforms, however, as the player using Boost Mode can also stun/damage enemies by tapping on them, which can be done repeatedly to keep them from attacking.
Boost Rush
New Super Mario Bros. U features a mode similar to Coin Rush from New Super Mario Bros. 2 called Boost Rush. In Boost Rush, the player will play through a series of levels grouped together in packs, and the objective is to play through autoscrolling levels and collect the most coins, lose the least amount of lives, and make or beat the best time. The speed of the scrolling will increase every ten Coins while Star Coins worth 20 coins each. Unlike Coin Rush, though, the player has limited lives and can gain more by collecting coins or extra lives, although all players share the same lives, and the player using Boost Mode can pop any players in bubbles. If the player manages to collect ninety-nine Extra Lives, the Boost Blocks will become Mini-Boost Blocks. When a player is playing Boost Rush, Miis can be seen in the background, supporting the players.
In the Penguin Pack, the Ice Flower is replaced by the Penguin Suit.
Packs
| Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Pack |  |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Flying Squirrel Pack |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobat Pack |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Yoshi Pack |  |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Penguin Pack |  |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Pack |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Superstar Pack |
| Course 1 | Course 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Random Pack |
Gallery
- WiiU NewMarioU 2 imge01 E3.png
Boost Mode in action.
