New Super Mario Bros. Wii receives the coveted perfect score from Japanese gaming bible Famitsu...

You've read the N-Europe verdict, but it now seems we're not the only one swooning over New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

Popular Japanese magazine Famitsu recently ran their review of Mario's long-awaited return to a 2D console platformer, and the game recieved a perfect score of 40/40. The portly plumber's latest is in fact the fourth game to receive top marks this year, with the publication dishing out the highest possible score at a noticably increased rate in recent years. Even so, we say there's no denying the quality of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.

The game has been on European shelves since Friday, so what do you think? Worthy of a perfect score? Let us know below...