If you were to ask me whether I’d recommend playing a New Super Mario Brothers game, I’d say “Sure! But once you’ve played one, you’ve essentially played them all.”

Were you to choose only one to play, I suppose the best choice is New Super Mario Bros U. Not because it’s particularly interesting, but because these games have become so samey that U is the best because these games improve incrementally.

Personally I prefer NSMBW because of the better endgame, but U had the HD graphics, a few more fun(? Is Nabbit fun?) mechanics, and the level design is probably a smidge better. The acorn power up is one of if not the lamest, but it’s not like all the other ones from Wii’s aren’t there as well, and variety is the spice of life I guess?

I have not played the Switch port, but with the inclusion of Luigi U and the new playable characters, I’d assume this version of the game is the definitive one and probably a more memorable experience than the rest of the NSMB games.

Honestly just play Mario Maker. Mario Maker makes these games very redundant.