makes a return, allowing players to "fight" by hitting a ball back and forth. Wii U GamePad Integration

: Instead of basic decals, the Wii U version allows you to use the GamePad stylus to draw designs directly onto your characters' costumes.

A specialized mode where players pick up classic Mario mushrooms to grow in size (increasing power) or shrink (becoming harder to hit).

: A casual-focused mode where iconic Super Mario power-ups appear on the stage. Players can grow into giants or shrink to miniature sizes by picking up different mushrooms, directly affecting their reach and damage.