New Super Mario Bros (Wii): Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides)

Comment: This product arrived by the estimated date (barely) and was in condition stated and proved very useful while playing the game. We did try to contact the seller and NEVER got a response.

Comment: Great. Unlocks all the secrets you need to know to play Super Mario on Wii!

Comment: Some of the reviews are about how great the game itself is - and it is great. However this guide is disappointing.

I have always loved the Prima strategy books, but this one doesn't live up to their usual standards.

The game level maps are quite small and not easy to detect where you are. Also, they reference locations by number (at point 5, drop down into the space for instance) but there are also letters on the maps that don't have a corresponding explanation.

Also, the book is light on tips and actual strategies. I can understand not explaining every detail, but for the really tough parts, it would be nice to have a "hint box" that could be used if you get stuck.

The best feature is the location of the gold star coins.

Comment: I bought this for my 10 year old son. I am trying to find things that interest him to add to his education. He uses this as a reference and it is helping him with his schoolwork. The principles of using a reference are the same. Of course he tries to find everything first, but some of the star coins are very obscure. This guide helps you find them, but not necessarily exactly what tactic to use to get it. I like that.

Comment: Helpful material for going through the various levels. My son and daughter will use the book for a reference as they go about the game. It also helps parents figure out the game.