New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Joystiq editor James Ransom-Wiley called their reappearance in "New Super Mario Bros. Wii" a welcome addition, stating that it should boost the quality of the bosses. Fellow Joystiq editor JC Fletcher described them as a draw for "New Super Mario Bros. Wii" for some fans, also praising the three-dimensional designs of the Koopalings. During an interview with "Super Mario Galaxy" director Yoshiaki Koizumi, Electronic Gaming Monthly noted that they were hoping for the Koopalings to return in it. Destructoid editor Conrad Zimmerman stated that the Koopalings were his favorite characters from "Super Mario Bros. 3", and added that with regard to the musical references in the Koopalings' names, he doubted that anything similar would be seen in this day and age. GameSpy editor Ryan Scott listed the Koopalings as one of the reasons why "Super Mario Bros. 3" and "Super Mario World" were quality video games. He also praised "New Super Mario Bros. Wii" for the inclusion of the Koopalings. The GameSpy staff listed the Koopalings as some of their favorite bosses, stating that they have much more charm than their "dopey successor", Bowser Jr.