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The New Super Mario Bros. U Launch


The game starts with the familiar chime. I see Luigi standing on the ground, ready for action. The screen lights up with vibrant colors—blue and green pipes, yellow mushrooms, red fire flowers. Luigi jumps into a pipe, and we enter a new level.

I press the A button to make him run across the grass. His shoes slide a bit before picking up speed. A Goomba rolls towards us; I jump just in time, and Luigi sends it flying with his spin attack. The screen changes, revealing a giant star. We grab it, giving us extra points.

Next is a star-shaped platform. I press B to make it bounce up into the sky. It rises higher than before, almost touching the clouds. Suddenly, we land on a bridge made of blocks that can break. Luigi jumps onto them, but they crumble under his weight. We plummet towards the ground, but Mario catches us mid-air.

I hear the level end theme playing as we reach the flagpole. Mario pulls it down three times for the win. The screen flashes with stars and coins before returning to the title screen. I start over, eager to beat the game again.