If you consider NSMBWii to be a contender, then you must consider its competition.
Is the game in any 1 way better then the front runner Uncharted 2?
That is subjective, but we all know the criteria for GOTY.
imo, Uncharted 2 deserves GOTY for every reason you think this 2d mario deserves it, and probably many more.
it comes down to good, or the general feeling of fun and good nostalgia which mario has.
Sound can sum up the problem here.
7.1 uncompressed movie soundtracks produced at the Lucas Ranch that have mood, inspire and enrich the game world.
or
Doo doo doood ododoo ododood odoodo odoodo the ole mario music.
Both of which have greatness, but without that past which inspires nostalgia, I believe Uncharted still wins here.
anyways, NSMBwii might win ninty goty, right? or game of the universe or whatever you are calling for, so....
̶3̶R̶D̶ 2ND! Place has never been so sweet.
