034 4 Addicting , addicting , addicting . I find myself staying up all hours of the night playing this game . The other mini-games included are also amusing and a nice change to the pace when I need to take a break from the actual game . Highly recommended . A MUST for any Mario Bros . fanatic .
180 4 I bought this game for my son who is 4 years old and he loved it . He plays it every day . I would recommend this to any kid 4 and up .
038 4 This game is almost too good - - my 12 year old has played it almost every single day for as long of a time we will allow her to since she got it . She's been very pleased with it and says it is challenging without being impossible . She is not a big time gamer , so it may not be challenging for those who are , but is still fun .
107 4 With a new updated , this game seems to be more fun to play . Especially when mario can become very big one and destroy everything . ( that's so cool )
244 4 This is the first game purchased for my 7 year old and it is a big hit . The main game is full of challenge and surprises . The mini games are varied and great fun and she especially loves the ability to play some of these classics with other kids using her single card download play .
065 4 You can't go wrong with any of the original Super Mario Bros . games , and New Super Mario Bros . is a prime example . The only thing that's relatively new to the classic Mario side scrolling formula here is that the graphics have been revamped using 3 - D models , and it looks glorious . The gameplay is the simple yet addictive kind of fun that those of us who grew up with the original 8 - bit Nintendo know and love , as you can play as Mario and Luigi and travel through 8 worlds to save the Princess from Bowser . There's some new power ups here worth mentioning , including a turtle shell which gives you some extra strength , and the giant mushroom which makes you so big you take up the whole screen as you trample through the level stomping everything in your path . The game makes decent use of the touch screen , particularly in the mini-games featured here , all of which help make New Super Mario Bros . the best action game for the DS right now . All in all , as if DS owners don't already know , New Super Mario Bros . is a must own , and it's one of those games that you just can't go wrong with .
283 4 It's a great game , but i just want to point out that you can be Luigi in the campaign by holding down L and R and then pressing A to select a saved game . ALso , to unlock worlds 4 and 7 you must beat the final level of worlds 2 and 5 with mini mario
085 4 Very Impressed ! They really did update it in lots of many ways that it feels great to actually play it . Very enjoyable . I am a huge Mario fan and love the fact that they changed the music and updated lots of stuff . Great job ! I higly recomend it .
115 4 Challenging and deeply emerging gameplay that only nintendo can bring . Updated graphics with the old school play mechanics of the original Super Mario Brothers series on the original nintendo entertainment system .
087 4 This game is as much fun for adults as it is for children . I remember Super Mario Brothers when I was younger . We have all had fun playing the game . You won't be sorry when you buy this one !
130 4 My husband and I purchased this game along with the nintendo dsi for our daughter's 7th birthday . After needing a little bit of guidance from her daddy and how to get through a certain part of the game he has completely taken over lol , which is odd because my husband is SOOO NOT a gamer ! But here I am , by request , to buy him his very own copy so he and my daughter will have their own and no one misses out on game play . By far the best ds game we have ever purchased !
127 4 My kids love this game more than any other . The whole family gets in on the fun when they will let us ! ! Great purchase . . .
233 4 my son really lives this game.he spends hours playing it.really glad we bought it for him for christmas
238 4 My son received this for Christmas and loves it ! ! Thanks for the timely delivery . Item is great !
259 4 My kids were so excited to get this game . They are both Mario fans . They really enjoy playing against each other through the wireless connection . They both have thanked me several times for getting it for them .
150 4 I got this game when I was in the hospital 2 years ago . Now , I still have the castle level in world 7 and a level in world 5 to complete . This is my all time favorite game for my favorite system , the DS .
071 4 I am an 8 year old girl . I really like this game . I can play it every day and never get bored of it . It's a lot of fun and always challenging . It's my favorite game .
205 4 I sent to my granddaughter who is 12 and she loves it . Says it is alot of fun to play . It was a great gift at a great price !
246 4 Out of all the games my seven year old got this Christmas , this is the one he plays all the time . I guess that merits five stars !
178 4 I bought this for my 8 year old daughter and she loves it ! I was looking for a fun game that wasnt hard.This game is the classic Mario with awesome graphics . We fight over who gets to play the game.We want all the Mario games ! ! ! ! !
213 4 I have thoroughly enjoyed playing this game . It has a lot of the feel of the old Super Mario Brothers 3 game from Nintendo 64 with some new twists . It has some puzzles to figure out as well as just straight skill playing . It's a perfect game for a temporary escape from everyday drudgery . I haven't played very many of the mini games , but my kids seem to enjoy them .
044 4 I can't even begin to rave about how awesome this game is ! ! It brings my back to my childhood , playing the original Mario on the original Nintendo . Even after beating it several times , I still go back to the beginning and play all over again . Bright , detailed graphics and fantastic fun ! ! Highly recommended !
215 4 The best battle going is the one between the kids and myself . This game is excellent . It is as fun to play as the original T.V . Nintendo 64 version . There have been a few reviews about the game being pretty easy . I would agree for the most part ; however , there are some levels that are pretty tough . This game is great fun and I highly recommend it . 5 stars . Or 5 mushrooms !
185 4 This version is so much like the old nintendo version I always used to play as a kid . In my house we all have our own DS's so our favorite part of this game is mario vs . luigi where you can play against someone else on their DS . It is sooooo much fun ! ! I highly recommend this one . I just wish I could finally get through level 5 . lol .
240 4 well remember like in 82 where super mario bros came out ? do you remember how cool and fun it was ? well this one you can take it anywhere and have better graphics of course and some niu items and it follows that good old game style , its fun , its mario , its nintendo .
083 4 I'm an 11 year old girl and this game is by far my favorite . I like all sorts of games - pets , mysteries and action . The one annoying part is when you get stuck on a level . Ussually I wait a few weeks , go back to it and beat it . Also , YOU CAN GET TO WORLDS 7 AND 4 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
PROS :
Awsome graphics
variety of levels
never gets repetitive
not aimed at a certain age group
FUN
does not end to early
CONS :
Some levels hard to beat
263 4 This game has got to be one of the best Nintendo games ever . It's really fun and easy to play . It keeps me wanting to play everyday . I highly recommend this as a first time DS buyer's first game . You will enjoy it .
167 4 This game is so fun , if you are a fan of the original . Its very similar to that just updated . You won't be disappointed if that's what your looking for . I love it .
191 4 This game is as close as I can remember to the original Super Mario Brothers game on the original Nintendo . It is quite fun .
225 4 This game is lots of fun . You wont regret it ! : - )
301 4 I got home after getting this and was so excited to play it . I started and saw that there were only so many worlds and got worried . I thought this is going to be so easy and i'll finish it by tomorrow . Well I didn't it gets harder as you move along and I have 2 saves now one I just see how fast I can get through the game and the other I try to get all 3 stars . This game is so fun and if you like mario or games like it you will love this game . I have 4 games for ds . Mario and Luigi Partners in Time , Mario Kart DS , New Super Mario Brothers , Wario Ware Inc . and madden 2005 so mario is keeping me loving the DS . Now if only new original games would come out from sony I wouldn't feel like I wasted my cash on a PSP .
176 4 My husband , son and myself enjoy playing this game . We haven't taken this game out to play another one in at least a month . My son is 5 and loves to play this on car rides and at home . It's easy enough for him to play . There are also fun little games besides Super Mario Bros which we enjoy to play . I would definitely recommend this game to anyone .
235 4 I bought this game for my daugher's Nintendo DS and it is fabulous ! A friend told me it was really similar to the old Super Mario Bros and that his daughter can't put it down . Honestly I didnt mind if for some reason my daughter didnt like the game because I play it all the time ! It turns out she does love it and I can help her because a lot of the things in this game are the same as the original version . I remember when we first got our Nintendo and my brothers and sister and I would play for hours . This game is awesome . I love it !
255 4 The New Super Mario Bros . for the Nintendo DS is a super fun game . I am a huge fan of classic video games . And this is definently just like the origional Super Mario Bros . It is so much fun and a game everyone should have . One of the best Nintendo DS games I own . I wish Luigi's Character apeared a bit more but that is the only , and very slight problem . This game gets 5 stars from me !
273 4 This game is F-U-N ! But you can only save when you beat a certain level , and where is the place where you buy mushrooms with your coins like in the original Super Mario Bros . ? I was a little disappointed , but its fun , dont get me wrong ! But I was expecting a little more from Nintendo . So if you beat like 4 levels , but die on the next one , you will have to do all the levels over again from the last point that it lets you save . So that could get you really frustrated . I reccomend you buy it , because it is fun , but you might get a little mad over it !
312 4 To keep this short and sweet . New Super Mario Bros for the DS is the Mario game you've come to love him by . With this game being on the DS you can play this game on the go and enjoy the Goomba stomping , shell kicking , mushroom power ups till your heart is content . Also when your done with the story , there are plenty of mini games to play . Overall New Super Mario Bros . is an awesome game .
136 4 Our six-year old daughter loves this game . With a little help from her cousin , she was able to go really far . I enjoy the game also . It brings back fond memories of playing Mario when gaming was still a novelty . Buy it ! It won't dissapoint you .
315 4 After getting addicted to New Super Mario Bros for Wii , I was excited to see it available for my DS and hoped it would match up for on the go Mario . It does ! It is lots of addictive fun and very much like the Wii game with a few minor changes . Still has similar worlds to conquer and a few fun differences like when you get a giant Mario who can take care of everything . If you like Mario Bros . . . and you liked the NEW one on Wii , you will love this !
061 4 It may be just me , but this game frustrated me to no end . I grew up playing Mario games and I can't remember having so much difficulty . I'm sure that if I gave it a little bit more time , I could fly through it . But right now , I'm sulking in a corner , glaring at the cartridge as it sits nonchalantly on my carpet .
182 4 I grew up with super mario brothers the game . I really enjoyed playing this new version of the original game . Its a must have for Mario fans .
193 4 This new super mario bros game is the best . If you play the original part of the game , it gets boring after a while . It is still fun though . The mini games are a blast . I actually like them more than the original part . I like the mini games because it involves the touch screen alot . The bad thing is that it is hard to get past some levels in the game . But it is still worth the price .
299 4 After so many years , a new series of Super Mario Bros finally return onto the new platform . This new game doesn't bring disappointment at all . I like this game . And now , I have already beaten the game . I felt so enjoyable while I was playing it . This game is by far one of the best Super Mario game so far . However , some stages are hard so you must try a few times in order to get through it .
304 4 I played Super Mario Bros . years ago and loved it then . I was a little skeptical about playing it on the DS but the reviews were positive so I bought it . I LOVE this game ! It's challenging but not so much that I give up . I love that they stayed true to the original and I'm still enjoying this game after owning it for a while now . I recommend it ! !
New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
For people like me who basically grew up gaming with the Mario Brothers , Nintendo's latest title featuring the plumbing pair is a godsend . If you didn't already know , while Mario and Luigi are immensely popular even till this day , it has been almost 15 years since they last appeared in a side-scrolling adventure . The brothers have ventured into racing , golf , tennis , soccer , and what have you . They've taken on aliens and travelled through time in other outings . They've even suffered the fate of being captured by their nemesis , only to be rescued by Princess Peach . All these are notable expansions of the brothers ' career , but what many fans really wanted was to simply play through a brand new side-scrolling Mario game , updated with current technologies . And Nintendo have responded . New Super Mario Bros . for the DS is the game that brings the brothers back to where they began , and boy , what a ride it is !
All the ingredients that made the early Super Mario Bros . games great are found in New Super Mario Bros . The storyline , the gameplay and the level designs are all reminiscent of the classic titles . The plot goes that Princess Peach is ( once again ) captured , and Mario is ( once again ) on his way to save her . Zero marks for creativity here , but that's beside the point . The franchise is never well known for groundbreaking story-telling , and for a game returning to its roots , it's only right that Nintendo are sticking to a tested-and-trusted formula . What really stands out in this game is that , apart from the expected involvement of simpler features from the originals , it also includes a large amount of advancements . Now , the DS may not be a PSP , but it's still strong enough to carry out the ideas that Nintendo wanted . The result is an instant hit featuring great gameplay , killer presentations , and a whole lot of fun .
Mario's quest is broken up into eight worlds , and as usual , these worlds are in turn broken up into various levels . You'll approach these levels in a linear fashion via a world map , much like how you used to ( and I hope you've ! ) approach Super Mario Bros . III . Within these levels , you'll then have to do the mandatory running , jumping and bouncing to reach the end of the level within a time limit . Along the way , Mario will encounter familiar enemies , bricks that contain power-ups and coins , as well as the secret areas and shortcuts . Of course , the path to the end of each level isn't a bed of roses , and the game does throw in some difficult challenges as you progress further into it . As such , despite the game's simplicity , you may find yourself running out of time as you attempt to navigate environmental puzzles , explore secrets in each level , collect rewards and beat enemies , while trying to reach the flag pole in time . All in a day's work for Mario , I guess . And , if you're wondering whether you've read correctly , yes , I mentioned the term flag pole . This end-of-the-level checkpoint is , of course , homage to the original Super Mario Bros . game . And , if you happen to do something right during the level , you'll also trigger the end-of-level fireworks , which is yet another tribute to its origins .
Within a level itself , you'll come across some sort of a midway point . Not all levels have midway points , but once you reach one , the game will inform you by showing off a flag icon . The beauty of this feature is that , if you fail to get to the flag pole successfully thereafter , you can restart the level from this point , instead of having to engage the level right from the start . A similar feature appears on the world map , in the form of a tower . This tower is primarily the midway point of a world , and it's mostly ( if not all ) guarded by Baby Bowser . Defeating him will lead to an opportunity for you to save your game . At the end of a world , a castle beckons , and , as you may've expected , they're are guarded by a host of bosses . The surprise here is that these end-of-level boss fights do not consist solely of battles against Bowser Sr . , which would be too cheap a trick to borrow from the past . Defeating a boss will bring you to the next world , as well as provide you with another opportunity to save your game . The distance between the save points , at times , may appear too far away . This is especially evident when you're playing on the run , and may not have the luxury to beat a few levels at one go . Considering that the DS is a handheld , Nintendo would do well to provide more save points along the way to cater for players who prefer to play the levels on short bursts .
To make it easier for you to reach these save points , Mario is given an array of skills and items . He has his usual dashing , jumping and bouncing abilities . On top of that , he has some new skills that are mostly lifted from his later adventures . These include a wall-jump move , which allows him to bounce from wall-to-wall to reach higher grounds , as well as a downward pounce that he can use to do a ( literally ) ground-breaking action if the ground texture is made of bricks . The environments also provide many opportunities for Mario . Some pipes , like previous games , lead Mario into secret areas and shortcuts , while others simply toss him up into the air ( a new feature ) . It's usually not a bad thing when that happens , because some obstacles can't be crossed without having Mario going air-borne ,
Talking about obstacles , New Super Mario Bros . also throws in some new traps that are previously unseen . One of these is a rocking mushroom that doubles up as a platform for Mario to manoeuvre . This sways from side-to-side , which essentially means that on each platform itself , Mario will have to experience an upward and downward slope in quick succession . Failing to jump to the next platform will simply result in a fall to death , so sharp reflexes are definitely a must if you want to end the level unscathed .
Thankfully , the game does supply a fair amount of 1 - Up mushrooms for you . Amassing 100 coins will net Mario another life . Unlocking a Toad House may net you a chance for many , many 1 - Up mushrooms . Bearing in mind that an additional 1 - Up mushroom equates to an additional chance for you to make it to the next save point alive , you'll just have to hope that you can figure out how to unlock a green Toad House regularly !
On the subject of mushrooms , Mario is also given some news power-ups . The usual Power-up Mushrooms and Fire Flowers are still around , but Mario can now use a Mega Mushroom to transform himself into a supersized menace . In this size , Mario can bulldoze through a level without having to avoid any enemies , since they'll bounce off him and meet their maker when they're in his way . When Mario goes on a run in this size , blocks and pipes get destroyed along the way . A five-notched meter also grows at the top of the screen as he goes on the rampage . Each notch on this meter will drop 1 - Up Mushroom when the giant-sized effect is up , giving you yet more chances of staying alive .
Apart from the Mega Mushroom , Mario can pick up a Koopa Shell , and turn himself into . . . a Koopa ! The selling point of this power-up is that Mario can hide within the shell and do a quick dash , sweeping any enemies along the way like what a Koopa Shell usually does . The shrinking concept in Zelda : The Minish Cap also finds a way into New Super Mario Bros . as another form of power-up . A Mini Mushroom will shrink Mario down to ant-sized , and in this form , he can go past small gaps , and enter small pipes . Because he's so light in this size , he can walk on water , and also jump higher than before . All these power-ups are scattered around each level , so , depending on the need , you'll find Mario changing into many forms even within a level . The only pity is that the Racoon Suit power-up , so useful in Super Mario Bros . III , is not in the game . Nevertheless , the innovative use of power-ups makes the game a more than lively experience .
Games incorporating a multi-player mode are common nowadays . New Super Mario Bros . has one as well , and it's called the Mario vs . Luigi mode . No prize for guessing what that means ! This mode allows two players to face off wirelessly in customized levels . In these games , both players must fight against each other in the quest to amass Big Stars . You can set the number of wins required to win a Mario vs . Luigi game ; the numbers of Big Stars required for victory ; as well as the number of lives each brother will have . You can also select from a few designated levels to do the battles in , so the choice is entirely up to you . The good thing is , a Mario vs . Luigi game can be played on a single card via download play , so all you need is a friend with a DS , and a New Super Mario Bros . cartridge to begin your quest for boasting rights .
New Super Mario Bros . also has a 4 - player Minigames mode . As with the Mario vs . Luigi mode , this also allows for a single cartridge to host 4 players simultaneously . These games are mostly recycled from Super Mario 64 DS , but they're equally fun when you're engaging them with friends . Unfortunately , the game doesn't support online play like Mario Kart DS . It's not exactly a big loss , but not everyone has the time to meet up for a wireless multi-playing session .
While the game is billed as a 2D side-scrolling adventure , its graphics are actually made up of a mixture of 2D and 3D images . Mario himself , for example , is a fully 3D model . The backgrounds are mostly 2D , but some side effects are 3D as well . I mean , since the DS does have the engine to run 3D graphics , why lay it to waste ? This combination works wonder in providing more depth to the otherwise bland 2D nature of the earlier Mario games . Yet , the 3D features are not too overwhelming to an extent that the look and feel of these games are lost . The audios in New Super Mario Bros . are also gloriously composed , providing a fair amount of old and new music and effects to complement the various levels nicely . Some of the boss fights even include Zelda-styled boss themes , which add tremendous appeal to the game .
For all its goodness , New Super Mario Bros . falls short in the length department . Even with eight worlds to engage , some clever use of blast cannons , warp zones and short-cuts will cut your play time even shorter . The game can probably be completed in a day , so gamers who prefer a long and epic adventure may be critical of its overly short game time . Nevertheless , Nintendo has gone on record saying that they'd like to make shorter , simpler games , so it's not exactly a surprise when this game actually backs the company's vision up .
I must admit that New Super Mario Bros . is not a very appealing title . The game , however , turns out to be an awesome adventure that not only plays well , but also pays great tribute to the series ' origins without making you feel that it's overdoing it . The game is a testament of how a 2D side-scroller should be ; and , regardless of how you feel about its short lifespan , seeing Mario back in a side-scrolling platformer should be incentive enough for you to pick this one up .
Sidetrack : The design of first level of New Super Mario Bros . is loosely based on the first level of the original Super Mario Bros . , albeit enhanced with modern touches . Breezing through it brings back the memory of me trying to hit a brick for coins after playing the game . Ouch .
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I grew up on Super Mario Bros . . . Super Mario Bros 2 . . . Super Mario Bros 3 . . . Super Mario World . . . Super Mario 64 . . . and then for a while I quit playing Nintendo . It was the time of PS2 and XBox , and I have not played a Nintendo game in several years now .
I bought my youngest son a Nintendo DS not long ago - and this was one of the games I got him for it .
Unlike most nostalgic feelings - this has been a real treat to revisit this part of my childhood . My son was playing it , and asked me to get him past a certain part . I was immediately hooked and continued playing until I had beat several more levels . Since then I have been grabbing his DS at every opportunity and playing further along - and am about halfway through the game so far .
It is classic Mario - if you ever played any of the original games you'll know the score - however new music , some new moves ( downward slams , wall jumping , etc . ) as well as delightful moments such as getting the super big mushroom which makes Mario as tall as the screen - while you laugh like crazy and burst through everything - walls , blocks , enemies , etc . like King Kong on crack add a whole new depth to the game - and keep the 80 ' s classic fresh in its newest form . If you grew up on the old games like I did - you will squeal with delight when you see a new enemy that was only in a select level or two from one of the older games - that brings the memories back fresh .
I am extremely pleased at how such a classic character can be brought back in a fresh new way - and invigorate this franchise which is still going strong after two , nearly three decades .
I had absolutely no interest in the Nintendo DS and only bought my son one because he had been really good this year . Now that I've tried out this game - I find myself browsing through Amazon for new DS games to try .
I wholeheartedly recommend this game for the DS . . . although I will warn you that you will find yourself wanting to feed your new addiction with more games for the system .
002 4 I grew up on Super Mario Bros . . . Super Mario Bros 2 . . . Super Mario Bros 3 . . . Super Mario World . . . Super Mario 64 . . . and then for a while I quit playing Nintendo . It was the time of PS2 and XBox , and I have not played a Nintendo game in several years now .
I bought my youngest son a Nintendo DS not long ago - and this was one of the games I got him for it .
Unlike most nostalgic feelings - this has been a real treat to revisit this part of my childhood . My son was playing it , and asked me to get him past a certain part . I was immediately hooked and continued playing until I had beat several more levels . Since then I have been grabbing his DS at every opportunity and playing further along - and am about halfway through the game so far .
It is classic Mario - if you ever played any of the original games you'll know the score - however new music , some new moves ( downward slams , wall jumping , etc . ) as well as delightful moments such as getting the super big mushroom which makes Mario as tall as the screen - while you laugh like crazy and burst through everything - walls , blocks , enemies , etc . like King Kong on crack add a whole new depth to the game - and keep the 80 ' s classic fresh in its newest form . If you grew up on the old games like I did - you will squeal with delight when you see a new enemy that was only in a select level or two from one of the older games - that brings the memories back fresh .
I am extremely pleased at how such a classic character can be brought back in a fresh new way - and invigorate this franchise which is still going strong after two , nearly three decades .
I had absolutely no interest in the Nintendo DS and only bought my son one because he had been really good this year . Now that I've tried out this game - I find myself browsing through Amazon for new DS games to try .
I wholeheartedly recommend this game for the DS . . . although I will warn you that you will find yourself wanting to feed your new addiction with more games for the system .
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There are sometimes where you look at classic video games , and how much they've impacting the gaming industry . While there are great games out there that have been well-receieved like Halo , Doom , Madden ' 06 , and others that've really shown a great depth of universal appeal . That has definitely also been the case with Mario . Since 1981 , as Jumpman in Donkey Kong , Mario has been the most universal of all the video game characters and personas ever , and continues to develop with the times . That also has been shown with the Nintendo DS as well . The breakout success of Nintendo's latest handheld system has really been a great transition to how we play video games on hand with the stylus , and appeal of the dual screen action . Now , Mario is set to have that classic feeling all over again .
New Super Mario Brothers for the Nintendo DS brings a updated appeal to Mario , loosely based on the classic 2 - D games he has been widely known for from Super Mario Brothers 1 , 2 , 3 . and Super Mario World from the Super NES era . The object is just like the object from before , as you play Mario or Luigi , and try to go after Bowser and Bowser Jr . from stealing Princess Toadstool a.k.a . Peach . The game features over 80 different levels of exciting , and enjoyable gameplay . The game includes the classic moves from previous titles like the ground pounding ( Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine ) , and the carrying turtle shells to defeat Koopa Troopas and Goombas ( Super Mario Brothers ) , as well as new features like the mega mushroom which can turn Mario into a King Kong size , to really pound and knockout your competition . The graphics and the gameplay are just absolutely breathtaking and amazing , and really delivers what had been done from the early Mario titles before , while the sound is just purely classic . The control also is percise and in tune to each movement of Mario and company .
All in all , this is the second full length Mario adventure title to really deliver well for the Nintendo DS . Like what happened with Super Mario 64 DS did to showcase the brilliance of the DS , New Super Mario Brothers delivers the fun and appeal of a classic game , to a whole new generation of gamers . I definitely think this is one of the most definitive titles available for the Nintendo DS , and I really definitely think it should be a standard to your Nintendo DS library .
Graphics : A
Sound : A -
Control : A +
Fun & Enjoyment : A +
Overall : A 1 / 2 +
004 4 There are sometimes where you look at classic video games , and how much they've impacting the gaming industry . While there are great games out there that have been well-receieved like Halo , Doom , Madden ' 06 , and others that've really shown a great depth of universal appeal . That has definitely also been the case with Mario . Since 1981 , as Jumpman in Donkey Kong , Mario has been the most universal of all the video game characters and personas ever , and continues to develop with the times . That also has been shown with the Nintendo DS as well . The breakout success of Nintendo's latest handheld system has really been a great transition to how we play video games on hand with the stylus , and appeal of the dual screen action . Now , Mario is set to have that classic feeling all over again .
New Super Mario Brothers for the Nintendo DS brings a updated appeal to Mario , loosely based on the classic 2 - D games he has been widely known for from Super Mario Brothers 1 , 2 , 3 . and Super Mario World from the Super NES era . The object is just like the object from before , as you play Mario or Luigi , and try to go after Bowser and Bowser Jr . from stealing Princess Toadstool a.k.a . Peach . The game features over 80 different levels of exciting , and enjoyable gameplay . The game includes the classic moves from previous titles like the ground pounding ( Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine ) , and the carrying turtle shells to defeat Koopa Troopas and Goombas ( Super Mario Brothers ) , as well as new features like the mega mushroom which can turn Mario into a King Kong size , to really pound and knockout your competition . The graphics and the gameplay are just absolutely breathtaking and amazing , and really delivers what had been done from the early Mario titles before , while the sound is just purely classic . The control also is percise and in tune to each movement of Mario and company .
All in all , this is the second full length Mario adventure title to really deliver well for the Nintendo DS . Like what happened with Super Mario 64 DS did to showcase the brilliance of the DS , New Super Mario Brothers delivers the fun and appeal of a classic game , to a whole new generation of gamers . I definitely think this is one of the most definitive titles available for the Nintendo DS , and I really definitely think it should be a standard to your Nintendo DS library .
Graphics : A
Sound : A -
Control : A +
Fun & Enjoyment : A +
Overall : A 1 / 2 +
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I need to warn everyone that my wife and I are both old enough to have been fans of the orginal Mario . . . but we are still young to love the newest version in the series .
Sometimes you just have to get back to the basics - and that is exactly what happens with this newest Mario installment . Nintendo has taken the best features of the first three Super Marios ( with some new features too ! ) and blended them into one great game .
Pros -
- All new version of an great favorite
- Interesting twists
- nice graphics for a hand held game
- Decent game length
- very fun mini games
Cons -
- Game isn't too challenging for your average gamer
- Most of the mini games are repeats
As a whole - the game is well worth the $35 and will supply many hours of great game play .
006 4 I need to warn everyone that my wife and I are both old enough to have been fans of the orginal Mario . . . but we are still young to love the newest version in the series .
Sometimes you just have to get back to the basics - and that is exactly what happens with this newest Mario installment . Nintendo has taken the best features of the first three Super Marios ( with some new features too ! ) and blended them into one great game .
Pros -
- All new version of an great favorite
- Interesting twists
- nice graphics for a hand held game
- Decent game length
- very fun mini games
Cons -
- Game isn't too challenging for your average gamer
- Most of the mini games are repeats
As a whole - the game is well worth the $35 and will supply many hours of great game play .
007 4 This review is from :
New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
So far I'm on world 4 . I bought this game the day it came out ( actually , I preordered it before that ) and have enjoyed it since though haven't found the time to completely indulge in it .
If you like Mario , if you like video games , you'll like this one . I was honestly surprised at how challenging the game is ( I rated the ' fun ' a 4 because I sometimes get very frustrated when I can't beat a level and thus it turns out to not be so fun ) . This is probably because I also have Super Princess Peach and , while I loved playing that game ( I have since completed it ) , it was much much easier than Super Mario Brothers by far . When falling into a hole with Peach , you can just hit her joy emotion and she will fly upwards . Mario , on the other hand , will do no such thing except fall in the hole and die ( bummer ) .
The 2D adventure plays like older Mario games with some new twists . The levels are very cool and have incorporated a few new enemies as well as new abilities . There is now a mushroom that makes Mario very tiny so that he can fit into special pipes which are also very small . This is primarily a new feature . This , I believe , is also the first side scrolling Mario where Mario is able to do the wall kick jump . You'll remember that move from Mario 64 . There is also a box on the touch screen that holds one power ( i.e . fire ) so that you can grow larger in case you mess up ( and you will ) . I like this feature , but it is not new . What is new are the minigames and the versus mode .
Super Mario Brothers for the DS does not use the touch screen very often . You can use the touch screen to switch to different worlds ( you can do this easily - you don't need any special equipment to switch worlds ) or to get your extra power that I mentioned before .
One thing that annoys me about SMDS is the fact that you can only save the game after a castle , ghost house , or if you use your coins ( 5 coins are usually required - there are 3 per stage ) . This often keeps me from playing the game when I only have small periods of time because I know it may be a little bit until I get to save it and there is no point in wasting my time and efforts ( or coins ) to beat a stage when it will just get lost . This is not new to Mario really , but some of his games will allow you to save at any time ( Super Princess Peach does ) .
All in all I'm very happy with the game . It's a fun investment and one of the top games out for the DS . Mario games do dominate the DS .
Alright , now when will there be a Donkey Kong DS ?
008 4 So far I'm on world 4 . I bought this game the day it came out ( actually , I preordered it before that ) and have enjoyed it since though haven't found the time to completely indulge in it .
If you like Mario , if you like video games , you'll like this one . I was honestly surprised at how challenging the game is ( I rated the ' fun ' a 4 because I sometimes get very frustrated when I can't beat a level and thus it turns out to not be so fun ) . This is probably because I also have Super Princess Peach and , while I loved playing that game ( I have since completed it ) , it was much much easier than Super Mario Brothers by far . When falling into a hole with Peach , you can just hit her joy emotion and she will fly upwards . Mario , on the other hand , will do no such thing except fall in the hole and die ( bummer ) .
The 2D adventure plays like older Mario games with some new twists . The levels are very cool and have incorporated a few new enemies as well as new abilities . There is now a mushroom that makes Mario very tiny so that he can fit into special pipes which are also very small . This is primarily a new feature . This , I believe , is also the first side scrolling Mario where Mario is able to do the wall kick jump . You'll remember that move from Mario 64 . There is also a box on the touch screen that holds one power ( i.e . fire ) so that you can grow larger in case you mess up ( and you will ) . I like this feature , but it is not new . What is new are the minigames and the versus mode .
Super Mario Brothers for the DS does not use the touch screen very often . You can use the touch screen to switch to different worlds ( you can do this easily - you don't need any special equipment to switch worlds ) or to get your extra power that I mentioned before .
One thing that annoys me about SMDS is the fact that you can only save the game after a castle , ghost house , or if you use your coins ( 5 coins are usually required - there are 3 per stage ) . This often keeps me from playing the game when I only have small periods of time because I know it may be a little bit until I get to save it and there is no point in wasting my time and efforts ( or coins ) to beat a stage when it will just get lost . This is not new to Mario really , but some of his games will allow you to save at any time ( Super Princess Peach does ) .
All in all I'm very happy with the game . It's a fun investment and one of the top games out for the DS . Mario games do dominate the DS .
Alright , now when will there be a Donkey Kong DS ?
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
It's been fifteen years since Mario had a completely original 2D side-scroller with him as the star . There were ports of his 2D adventures brought to the Gameboy Advance , but that was about it . There was also Yoshi's Island on the Super Nintendo ( and later released on the Gameboy Advance ) , but really , that was more of a Yoshi game . Anyway , New Super Mario Bros . is without a doubt one of the finest Nintendo DS games out there . Fans of the classic Mario games will absolutely love this .
As usual , Princess Toadstool has been kidnapped . By Bowser Jr . who is just like his father . Now the brothers have to go and save her and defeat the King Koopa , along with his son . For those expecting a storyline . . . there is none ! This is where the classic feel begins to come in . Mario , you've got to understand , isn't about story . It's about gameplay , and that's where New Super Mario Bros . hits high .
The game spans eight worlds , and a lot of classic gameplay comes back along with new additions that make the game interesting to play . Mario still has basics such as the flower , but he also has some new moves he can do as well . For one , he can grab a Mega-Mushroom and become the size of the DS screen and trample through all his enemies and the environment . Mario can also hop inside a blue koopa troopa shell . The shell allows him to traverse across the landscape just like a shell would if he were to kick it . There is also a Mini-Mushroom that once Mario grabs a hold of , he'll shrink to be able to fit into places that otherwise can't be accessed . Mario also has some moves from Super Mario 64 . The ground pound , for stomping blocks from atop and the wall jump . These moves aren't just there , either . There will be times in the game when you'll have to use them . Also from Super Mario 64 is the triple jump . The only downside the vast amount of moves and items Mario can hold is simple : There's no item that allows him to fly .
The touchscreen isn't really needed to play the game at all . Mario can store an item on the bottom screen . Touching it with your stylus simply makes it fall from the sky for him to grab . Very similar to Super Mario World . That's all the touch screen is used for in this game . It's not really a bad thing unless you happen to be someone who thrives on the touch screen .
The eight worlds are huge as well . There's an overworld map very similar to Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World . Select a stage and jump right in . For those only going to the goal , the game isn't all that hard at all . If you just want to go for the goal , the game is rather simple . However , just going for the goal will cause you to miss out on half the fun of the game . Two worlds , for example , aren't accessed by traditional means . In other words , if you want to see all of the game , you can't just go to the flagpole in every level . You'll have to actually work to see all the game has to offer . There's a lot of work to be done to master New Super Mario Bros . For starters , some levels , much like Super Mario World , have more than one exit . There are also special coins scattered throughout levels that you'll have to collect in order to reach secret pathways along the world map . This is where most of the games challenge comes from . Most of these special coins aren't easy to grab and involve you taking a few risks . The game manages to keep you busy for a while , provided you're not just heading for the goal . All together , this game presents you with 80 levels , all of them full of secrets .
Each level also has it's own natural disasters . There are some of your normal enemies . Also along the way are natural disasters such as rolling hills and whirlpools in the underwater levels . Enemies also come in various sizes . So just because you've seen one goomba one size , doesn't mean he can't be bigger . Most boss fights , however , are a little on the predictable side , but they're still a lot of fun to play .
The only other thing that keeps New Super Mario Bros . down is how save management is done . You can save after a castle , warp , tower or after you've spent five star coins to bypass a sign . But you can only save from each spot once . So if you find yourself having to save and you've already cleared a castle , you can't clear that same castle again to save . This doesn't really cause problems , but if you find yourself in a tight situation you'll wish it was just like the Mario Advance games when you could save just about anywhere .
Aside from the games spectacular levels , there is also a multiplayer feature that allows one person to be Mario and the other to be Luigi in a competition . Competing against your friend is a lot of fun . You'll both go into an arena and try to collect five stars . There are five arenas in all , and collecting stars from your friend can be a fun task . It can be addicting as well . Also thrown in are those mini-games from Super Mario 64 DS . However , even these mini-games have been tweaked , and trust me , it's for the better . The mini-games from Super Mario 64 DS can also be used in wireless play now for you to compete against your friends . If you already found these mini-games addictive before , you might want to try them in multiplayer mode . They get better . Even better , to play multiplayer only requires that one person have the game . The rest is done through the DS's download play .
Graphic wise , New Super Mario Bros . looks great . One of the best-looking side scrolling games out there . It's a perfect bland of 2D side scrolling with 3D effects . The enemies are all 3D , and so are most of the landscapes . But you'll tackle them in classic side-scrolling feel . Most of the background effects are 2D , and they look fantastic as well . Everything is colorful and vibrant . It's also thanks to this 3D engine that Mario can do half the things he can do .
And then there's the music . Mario fans can bask in nostalgia . Most of the music is remixed , and it's remixed quite well , I must say . Some enemies will also change their behavior based on the background music ( they might jump to the beat ) . The soundtrack is just a blast to listen to , and might fill old school gamers with a lot of fond memories . Mario also has a voice , as usual . And like some of his games on the Gameboy Advance , they get old after a while . Most gamers probably won't mind , though .
Overall , this is by far one of the best title to reach the Nintendo DS . Mario is back to his side-scrolling roots and it's more impressive than any of us could've dreamed . New antics and level designs keep it from being a repeat of what Mario could do in his 16 - bit and 8 - bit days . Put simple , there's a new adventure here for everyone , those new to the series as well as those who are long time fans . New Super Mario Bros . is a treat . This is a DS title everyone should own .
The Good
+ Nostalgia
+ Superb Graphics
+ Fantastic Gameplay
+ Great Multiplayer elements
+ There's a lot of stuff to do
+ The mini-games of Super Mario 64 DS are now multiplayer
+ A long lasting adventure with 80 levels
+ A great remixed soundtrack
+ Mario has a lot of new moves
+ More than just a repeat of the classic Mario formula
The Bad
- There's no item that allows Mario to fly
- Mario's voice gets old and tiresome to hear after a while
- No Save Anywhere Feature
This is an experience every DS owner should partake in .
012 4 It's been fifteen years since Mario had a completely original 2D side-scroller with him as the star . There were ports of his 2D adventures brought to the Gameboy Advance , but that was about it . There was also Yoshi's Island on the Super Nintendo ( and later released on the Gameboy Advance ) , but really , that was more of a Yoshi game . Anyway , New Super Mario Bros . is without a doubt one of the finest Nintendo DS games out there . Fans of the classic Mario games will absolutely love this .
As usual , Princess Toadstool has been kidnapped . By Bowser Jr . who is just like his father . Now the brothers have to go and save her and defeat the King Koopa , along with his son . For those expecting a storyline . . . there is none ! This is where the classic feel begins to come in . Mario , you've got to understand , isn't about story . It's about gameplay , and that's where New Super Mario Bros . hits high .
The game spans eight worlds , and a lot of classic gameplay comes back along with new additions that make the game interesting to play . Mario still has basics such as the flower , but he also has some new moves he can do as well . For one , he can grab a Mega-Mushroom and become the size of the DS screen and trample through all his enemies and the environment . Mario can also hop inside a blue koopa troopa shell . The shell allows him to traverse across the landscape just like a shell would if he were to kick it . There is also a Mini-Mushroom that once Mario grabs a hold of , he'll shrink to be able to fit into places that otherwise can't be accessed . Mario also has some moves from Super Mario 64 . The ground pound , for stomping blocks from atop and the wall jump . These moves aren't just there , either . There will be times in the game when you'll have to use them . Also from Super Mario 64 is the triple jump . The only downside the vast amount of moves and items Mario can hold is simple : There's no item that allows him to fly .
The touchscreen isn't really needed to play the game at all . Mario can store an item on the bottom screen . Touching it with your stylus simply makes it fall from the sky for him to grab . Very similar to Super Mario World . That's all the touch screen is used for in this game . It's not really a bad thing unless you happen to be someone who thrives on the touch screen .
The eight worlds are huge as well . There's an overworld map very similar to Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World . Select a stage and jump right in . For those only going to the goal , the game isn't all that hard at all . If you just want to go for the goal , the game is rather simple . However , just going for the goal will cause you to miss out on half the fun of the game . Two worlds , for example , aren't accessed by traditional means . In other words , if you want to see all of the game , you can't just go to the flagpole in every level . You'll have to actually work to see all the game has to offer . There's a lot of work to be done to master New Super Mario Bros . For starters , some levels , much like Super Mario World , have more than one exit . There are also special coins scattered throughout levels that you'll have to collect in order to reach secret pathways along the world map . This is where most of the games challenge comes from . Most of these special coins aren't easy to grab and involve you taking a few risks . The game manages to keep you busy for a while , provided you're not just heading for the goal . All together , this game presents you with 80 levels , all of them full of secrets .
Each level also has it's own natural disasters . There are some of your normal enemies . Also along the way are natural disasters such as rolling hills and whirlpools in the underwater levels . Enemies also come in various sizes . So just because you've seen one goomba one size , doesn't mean he can't be bigger . Most boss fights , however , are a little on the predictable side , but they're still a lot of fun to play .
The only other thing that keeps New Super Mario Bros . down is how save management is done . You can save after a castle , warp , tower or after you've spent five star coins to bypass a sign . But you can only save from each spot once . So if you find yourself having to save and you've already cleared a castle , you can't clear that same castle again to save . This doesn't really cause problems , but if you find yourself in a tight situation you'll wish it was just like the Mario Advance games when you could save just about anywhere .
Aside from the games spectacular levels , there is also a multiplayer feature that allows one person to be Mario and the other to be Luigi in a competition . Competing against your friend is a lot of fun . You'll both go into an arena and try to collect five stars . There are five arenas in all , and collecting stars from your friend can be a fun task . It can be addicting as well . Also thrown in are those mini-games from Super Mario 64 DS . However , even these mini-games have been tweaked , and trust me , it's for the better . The mini-games from Super Mario 64 DS can also be used in wireless play now for you to compete against your friends . If you already found these mini-games addictive before , you might want to try them in multiplayer mode . They get better . Even better , to play multiplayer only requires that one person have the game . The rest is done through the DS's download play .
Graphic wise , New Super Mario Bros . looks great . One of the best-looking side scrolling games out there . It's a perfect bland of 2D side scrolling with 3D effects . The enemies are all 3D , and so are most of the landscapes . But you'll tackle them in classic side-scrolling feel . Most of the background effects are 2D , and they look fantastic as well . Everything is colorful and vibrant . It's also thanks to this 3D engine that Mario can do half the things he can do .
And then there's the music . Mario fans can bask in nostalgia . Most of the music is remixed , and it's remixed quite well , I must say . Some enemies will also change their behavior based on the background music ( they might jump to the beat ) . The soundtrack is just a blast to listen to , and might fill old school gamers with a lot of fond memories . Mario also has a voice , as usual . And like some of his games on the Gameboy Advance , they get old after a while . Most gamers probably won't mind , though .
Overall , this is by far one of the best title to reach the Nintendo DS . Mario is back to his side-scrolling roots and it's more impressive than any of us could've dreamed . New antics and level designs keep it from being a repeat of what Mario could do in his 16 - bit and 8 - bit days . Put simple , there's a new adventure here for everyone , those new to the series as well as those who are long time fans . New Super Mario Bros . is a treat . This is a DS title everyone should own .
The Good
+ Nostalgia
+ Superb Graphics
+ Fantastic Gameplay
+ Great Multiplayer elements
+ There's a lot of stuff to do
+ The mini-games of Super Mario 64 DS are now multiplayer
+ A long lasting adventure with 80 levels
+ A great remixed soundtrack
+ Mario has a lot of new moves
+ More than just a repeat of the classic Mario formula
The Bad
- There's no item that allows Mario to fly
- Mario's voice gets old and tiresome to hear after a while
- No Save Anywhere Feature
This is an experience every DS owner should partake in .
013 4 This review is from :
New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
I have always loved Mario , and when I purchased my new Nintendo DS Lite , I bought this with it . This game is absolutely amazingly fun ! The graphics , sound , and the game itself are incredible . This game is good for any adult or child . Although for a younger child , it might be a bit more difficult and possibly frustrating . ; ) With this game you have to try some of the harder levels over again , and possibly again after that . But every time you try again , you understand something new about the level , and it really is fun . There also are the features of becoming Mega Mario and Mini Mario which mixes things up every once and a while . This game is wonderful , definitely a great buy .
014 4 I have always loved Mario , and when I purchased my new Nintendo DS Lite , I bought this with it . This game is absolutely amazingly fun ! The graphics , sound , and the game itself are incredible . This game is good for any adult or child . Although for a younger child , it might be a bit more difficult and possibly frustrating . ; ) With this game you have to try some of the harder levels over again , and possibly again after that . But every time you try again , you understand something new about the level , and it really is fun . There also are the features of becoming Mega Mario and Mini Mario which mixes things up every once and a while . This game is wonderful , definitely a great buy .
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
Its been going on for years and even still . They still find a way to bring some fresh and new thing to the series . Myself i found New Super Mario Bros . to be very good and while there were a couple points in the game that i wasnt really fond of . It in no way detracts from the overall fun of the game . With a lot of the old staple enemies back for another round , Bowser ( obviousl ) , his son ( little annoying thing ) , goombas and various other enemies that most SMB fans will know from sight . What i like about this one in particular is how each of the worlds are different and this requires you to alter your game play . Like on the ice world you can't go flying through the stages and expect to make it through in one piece . While on the stage with the volcano erupting around you and rocks flying in the air destroying any and everything . You have to move quickly while avoiding or dispatching the enemies that are there as well . Which isnt hard in of itself but these enemies are bombs so if they get lit by the crashing rocks . They ignite and will run your way to bomb the mess outta you and take you out depending on whether you pay attention to them of course .
Also each of the different worlds has various areas that you need to have a certain number of stars to access . Like one where you can get extra items and another where you can get a mad number of extra lives ( my favorite ) . You pay the star toll ( 5 ) and get access to it . You go in and there you have six blocks that get scrambled around . Each one of the blocks has either an extra life , a times 3 which gives you three , a times 2 which doubles your extra lives that you can get and the one you want to avoid . The bowser block that stops your run right there . . . you still get what you collected before hitting that block . But if you didnt get anything then its over and the area disappears from the map . Luckily you can save before going in there ( for those that dont like the outcome ) and can reset . I don't myself but its up to you .
There are eight worlds to explore throughout the game . You don't have to access all the worlds in order to finish the game . There were a couple worlds that i didnt even go to . It's pretty much up to as far as what you want to go through or not . I would advise going through them all if only to gain more lives ( but not necessary ) . Also you can always go back into the worlds that you've already beaten and play them through again however many times you want to . Also a good way to build up your extra life total as well . You are also able to start at the mid point of a level once you make it halfway through a level as evidenced by a mushroom flag that pops up on your screen while your playing . So even if you die you dont have to redo all that you just accomplished .
I found myself remembering back to when i first started playing Mario Bros . back in the day . It's still that good and can't help but hope for so much more in the future whether it be on the DS , Wii or whatever other system they decide to release it on . Because from the ending i saw it leaves things wide open for a sequel .
Love it and hope for a lot more SMB in the future . Excellent purchase for the price and its a game that you can allow your children to play as well . There's a bit of rough stuff in the game but nothing that should keep a kid from being able to play this game . Not that its just for kids cause that's not the case . . . just saying . New Super Mario Bros . is kid friendly . So enjoy , remember when and have a blast SMB will take you there and back again . . . over and over ! !
016 4 Its been going on for years and even still . They still find a way to bring some fresh and new thing to the series . Myself i found New Super Mario Bros . to be very good and while there were a couple points in the game that i wasnt really fond of . It in no way detracts from the overall fun of the game . With a lot of the old staple enemies back for another round , Bowser ( obviousl ) , his son ( little annoying thing ) , goombas and various other enemies that most SMB fans will know from sight . What i like about this one in particular is how each of the worlds are different and this requires you to alter your game play . Like on the ice world you can't go flying through the stages and expect to make it through in one piece . While on the stage with the volcano erupting around you and rocks flying in the air destroying any and everything . You have to move quickly while avoiding or dispatching the enemies that are there as well . Which isnt hard in of itself but these enemies are bombs so if they get lit by the crashing rocks . They ignite and will run your way to bomb the mess outta you and take you out depending on whether you pay attention to them of course .
Also each of the different worlds has various areas that you need to have a certain number of stars to access . Like one where you can get extra items and another where you can get a mad number of extra lives ( my favorite ) . You pay the star toll ( 5 ) and get access to it . You go in and there you have six blocks that get scrambled around . Each one of the blocks has either an extra life , a times 3 which gives you three , a times 2 which doubles your extra lives that you can get and the one you want to avoid . The bowser block that stops your run right there . . . you still get what you collected before hitting that block . But if you didnt get anything then its over and the area disappears from the map . Luckily you can save before going in there ( for those that dont like the outcome ) and can reset . I don't myself but its up to you .
There are eight worlds to explore throughout the game . You don't have to access all the worlds in order to finish the game . There were a couple worlds that i didnt even go to . It's pretty much up to as far as what you want to go through or not . I would advise going through them all if only to gain more lives ( but not necessary ) . Also you can always go back into the worlds that you've already beaten and play them through again however many times you want to . Also a good way to build up your extra life total as well . You are also able to start at the mid point of a level once you make it halfway through a level as evidenced by a mushroom flag that pops up on your screen while your playing . So even if you die you dont have to redo all that you just accomplished .
I found myself remembering back to when i first started playing Mario Bros . back in the day . It's still that good and can't help but hope for so much more in the future whether it be on the DS , Wii or whatever other system they decide to release it on . Because from the ending i saw it leaves things wide open for a sequel .
Love it and hope for a lot more SMB in the future . Excellent purchase for the price and its a game that you can allow your children to play as well . There's a bit of rough stuff in the game but nothing that should keep a kid from being able to play this game . Not that its just for kids cause that's not the case . . . just saying . New Super Mario Bros . is kid friendly . So enjoy , remember when and have a blast SMB will take you there and back again . . . over and over ! !
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I mainly bought this game because of the mini games . I had so much fun with them on the Super Mario version . I was dissapointed to see they were repeats , but they are still fun , of course . Anyway , I started to play the actual game and i was just blown away . I read the other reviews and I was expecting some real downers like the game being too short and other problems , but I have to dissagree . Even though the game reminds me mostly of Super Mario 3 of the original Nintendo , it has a lot of elements with the very first Super mario game . For instance , it has 8 worlds , a castle of course being at the end of each world , and a flag you jump to at the end of each level . Like the future Mario games , there are more than four levels in each world . What's cool is , you can go back to these levels and explore things you missed the first time . I like that there is a mushroom that makes you a giant and a mushroom that makes you a tiny mario . I thought it was cool when I saw the teeny tiny pipe only little mario can squeeze into . Anyway , like the original mario game , the first level in the world is rather easy , but gets harder with each level until you get to the castle . I'm still on World two , because I'm not getting the three special coins in all the levels and I'd like to unlock some bonuses with them . My favorite part of the game is the fact that you can save a flower power , big mushroom , mushroom etc on the lower screen ( only one at a time though ) and when your guy is in trouble , touch it and down if falls on mario . Also , every time you go into a pipe , unless it shoots you into the sky , mario goes down and the game appears on the lower screen . I think that was a very cool idea . It's just a really fun game . It's worth every penny . I can overlook that he cant fly , because he couldn't in the original mario game , but he becomes a giant , so who cares . Everything you have to do is where you can reach it most of the time . So in conclusion , I only gave four stars overall because , the mini games are repeats and I agree with other critics that it's annoying when you can't save from anywhere . That's why I try to get all the special coins . When you have five coins , you can unlock a bonus spot in the game , and before you get your bonus , they ask you if you want to save . You also can save when you defeat a castle or the smaller castle in the middle of the worlds . But still , that's not convenient at all . It's still worth the money and I can live with those two exceptions . Thanks for reading .
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I mainly bought this game because of the mini games . I had so much fun with them on the Super Mario version . I was dissapointed to see they were repeats , but they are still fun , of course . Anyway , I started to play the actual game and i was just blown away . I read the other reviews and I was expecting some real downers like the game being too short and other problems , but I have to dissagree . Even though the game reminds me mostly of Super Mario 3 of the original Nintendo , it has a lot of elements with the very first Super mario game . For instance , it has 8 worlds , a castle of course being at the end of each world , and a flag you jump to at the end of each level . Like the future Mario games , there are more than four levels in each world . What's cool is , you can go back to these levels and explore things you missed the first time . I like that there is a mushroom that makes you a giant and a mushroom that makes you a tiny mario . I thought it was cool when I saw the teeny tiny pipe only little mario can squeeze into . Anyway , like the original mario game , the first level in the world is rather easy , but gets harder with each level until you get to the castle . I'm still on World two , because I'm not getting the three special coins in all the levels and I'd like to unlock some bonuses with them . My favorite part of the game is the fact that you can save a flower power , big mushroom , mushroom etc on the lower screen ( only one at a time though ) and when your guy is in trouble , touch it and down if falls on mario . Also , every time you go into a pipe , unless it shoots you into the sky , mario goes down and the game appears on the lower screen . I think that was a very cool idea . It's just a really fun game . It's worth every penny . I can overlook that he cant fly , because he couldn't in the original mario game , but he becomes a giant , so who cares . Everything you have to do is where you can reach it most of the time . So in conclusion , I only gave four stars overall because , the mini games are repeats and I agree with other critics that it's annoying when you can't save from anywhere . That's why I try to get all the special coins . When you have five coins , you can unlock a bonus spot in the game , and before you get your bonus , they ask you if you want to save . You also can save when you defeat a castle or the smaller castle in the middle of the worlds . But still , that's not convenient at all . It's still worth the money and I can live with those two exceptions . Thanks for reading .
019 4 I mainly bought this game because of the mini games . I had so much fun with them on the Super Mario version . I was dissapointed to see they were repeats , but they are still fun , of course . Anyway , I started to play the actual game and i was just blown away . I read the other reviews and I was expecting some real downers like the game being too short and other problems , but I have to dissagree . Even though the game reminds me mostly of Super Mario 3 of the original Nintendo , it has a lot of elements with the very first Super mario game . For instance , it has 8 worlds , a castle of course being at the end of each world , and a flag you jump to at the end of each level . Like the future Mario games , there are more than four levels in each world . What's cool is , you can go back to these levels and explore things you missed the first time . I like that there is a mushroom that makes you a giant and a mushroom that makes you a tiny mario . I thought it was cool when I saw the teeny tiny pipe only little mario can squeeze into . Anyway , like the original mario game , the first level in the world is rather easy , but gets harder with each level until you get to the castle . I'm still on World two , because I'm not getting the three special coins in all the levels and I'd like to unlock some bonuses with them . My favorite part of the game is the fact that you can save a flower power , big mushroom , mushroom etc on the lower screen ( only one at a time though ) and when your guy is in trouble , touch it and down if falls on mario . Also , every time you go into a pipe , unless it shoots you into the sky , mario goes down and the game appears on the lower screen . I think that was a very cool idea . It's just a really fun game . It's worth every penny . I can overlook that he cant fly , because he couldn't in the original mario game , but he becomes a giant , so who cares . Everything you have to do is where you can reach it most of the time . So in conclusion , I only gave four stars overall because , the mini games are repeats and I agree with other critics that it's annoying when you can't save from anywhere . That's why I try to get all the special coins . When you have five coins , you can unlock a bonus spot in the game , and before you get your bonus , they ask you if you want to save . You also can save when you defeat a castle or the smaller castle in the middle of the worlds . But still , that's not convenient at all . It's still worth the money and I can live with those two exceptions . Thanks for reading .
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Well , to start :
Nintendo accidentally called it New Super Mario Bros . What they really meant was , New Levels , Old Super Mario Stuff .
The only new things in this game are the minigames and the levels . The overall gameplay would've been better on the Super Nintendo with Super Mario World .
There are a couple of new songs , but the a lot of the music ( i.e . underground , invincible , mushroom houses ) are simply the exact same music from Super Mario All-Stars on the Super NES and Super Mario 64 . Even the Mega Mushroom and the Micro Mushroom were taken from Mario 64 and placed into this game . There are no new characters , simply less characters .
Toad , the little mushroom man , has been replaced with Toadsworth from Mario Party .
Yoshi is completely missing ( Besides in the minigames ) .
Bowser only makes 2 appearances . . . the first being the boss battles from Super Mario Bros ( NES ) , the second being exactly the same as the first , except for the fact that he is a skeleton and Bowser Jr . is present .
The feature of carring around an extra power-up ( From Super Mario World ) is present , only you have to touch it on the touch screen rather than pressing select , either wasting time pulling out your stylus or getting the corner of your screen greasy . Not a big deal . But touching the touch screen with anything besides a Nintendo approved stylus can cause scratching .
On the subject of power-ups , there are simply too many . They can get confusing and some Star Coins and second exits require the Micro Mushroom which is tedious and timely to acquire , and takes even longer to get one into your inventory for a safe travel through the level you need it on . The invincible star lasts about five seconds , and when using it , you hold down the run button , and you accelerate to maximum speed , completeley skipping normal running speed . ( i.e . 1 is walking , 2 is tapping the run button , 3 is normal running , and 8 is running with the star . it goes like this : 1 - 2 - 8 . )
The Blue Shell power-up is helpful if you are lacking in talent or if you simply want to hold one button for three minutes and watch the level go by .
The Mega Mushroom is as it would normally be in Super Mario 64 , the only difference is that you can only move in 3 directions : left , right , and up .
After you beat the game , you feel the need to go through and collect all three Star Coins from every single level , unlock worlds 4 and 7 ( which require beating worlds 2 and 5 ' s bosses with Micro Mushrooms ) , and opening all the second exits . After that , all you really want to do is play the watered down version of 5 - hand poker in the minigames section .
All-in-all , its a pancake of Super Mario Bros , Super Mario World , and Super Mario 64 with new levels and minigames . I wish I would've rented it instead of paying $35 for it at GameStop .
021 4 Well , to start :
Nintendo accidentally called it New Super Mario Bros . What they really meant was , New Levels , Old Super Mario Stuff .
The only new things in this game are the minigames and the levels . The overall gameplay would've been better on the Super Nintendo with Super Mario World .
There are a couple of new songs , but the a lot of the music ( i.e . underground , invincible , mushroom houses ) are simply the exact same music from Super Mario All-Stars on the Super NES and Super Mario 64 . Even the Mega Mushroom and the Micro Mushroom were taken from Mario 64 and placed into this game . There are no new characters , simply less characters .
Toad , the little mushroom man , has been replaced with Toadsworth from Mario Party .
Yoshi is completely missing ( Besides in the minigames ) .
Bowser only makes 2 appearances . . . the first being the boss battles from Super Mario Bros ( NES ) , the second being exactly the same as the first , except for the fact that he is a skeleton and Bowser Jr . is present .
The feature of carring around an extra power-up ( From Super Mario World ) is present , only you have to touch it on the touch screen rather than pressing select , either wasting time pulling out your stylus or getting the corner of your screen greasy . Not a big deal . But touching the touch screen with anything besides a Nintendo approved stylus can cause scratching .
On the subject of power-ups , there are simply too many . They can get confusing and some Star Coins and second exits require the Micro Mushroom which is tedious and timely to acquire , and takes even longer to get one into your inventory for a safe travel through the level you need it on . The invincible star lasts about five seconds , and when using it , you hold down the run button , and you accelerate to maximum speed , completeley skipping normal running speed . ( i.e . 1 is walking , 2 is tapping the run button , 3 is normal running , and 8 is running with the star . it goes like this : 1 - 2 - 8 . )
The Blue Shell power-up is helpful if you are lacking in talent or if you simply want to hold one button for three minutes and watch the level go by .
The Mega Mushroom is as it would normally be in Super Mario 64 , the only difference is that you can only move in 3 directions : left , right , and up .
After you beat the game , you feel the need to go through and collect all three Star Coins from every single level , unlock worlds 4 and 7 ( which require beating worlds 2 and 5 ' s bosses with Micro Mushrooms ) , and opening all the second exits . After that , all you really want to do is play the watered down version of 5 - hand poker in the minigames section .
All-in-all , its a pancake of Super Mario Bros , Super Mario World , and Super Mario 64 with new levels and minigames . I wish I would've rented it instead of paying $35 for it at GameStop .
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I have always played the puzzle type games ( Tetris etc . ) but decided to try this game with the new DS system . I became addicted . . . . I love it . This is the first Mario game I have played so can't compare it to other Mario games but I have played such games as Shrek and Lord of the Rings and find the Mario game more fun and easier to play .
I am older ( 57 ) so don't have the skills of some of the younger users but enjoyed sharing it with my nephew as we compared gameplay . He always beat me of course . . . . : - )
023 4 I have always played the puzzle type games ( Tetris etc . ) but decided to try this game with the new DS system . I became addicted . . . . I love it . This is the first Mario game I have played so can't compare it to other Mario games but I have played such games as Shrek and Lord of the Rings and find the Mario game more fun and easier to play .
I am older ( 57 ) so don't have the skills of some of the younger users but enjoyed sharing it with my nephew as we compared gameplay . He always beat me of course . . . . : - )
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This game is one of the best DS games I've come across and their are a few of those . Anyway this game brings back old memories with the NES . The new items are cool and the new bad guys are somewhat diffrent . I do like how you face Bowser like the older games . Even when you face Bowser Jr . it's like facing the koppa kids in Super Mario Bro 3 . Very good to all DS owners .
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This verison of Super Mario Bros . is the best .
There are 3 different games you can play in this game .
Game 1 - Mario Game
This is the normal Adventure mode . You can save up to 3 games on one game card . You have to beat 8 different worlds to win the game . Each world has about 2 castles or sometimes more . In each level you can run through the level and beat it in a short amount of time and still beat the game , or you can collect 3 star coins which are hidden in each level .
Game 2 - Mario vs . Luigi
You can play a two player verison against some one else with a nintendo . This game is a lot of fun for everyone . You have to be the first person to get a certain amount of stars . This means you can try to steal your opponent's stars anyway you want .
The only down side of Mario vs . Luigi is that there are only 4 different levels you can play .
Game 3 - Minigames
In minigames you can play up to 4 people or play alone . The games include : Action games like Whack-a-mole ; Puzzle Games like picking a certain person in a crowd ; Table games which are card games like Poker ; and a variety of more games like othello .
Over all this is a great game you need to add to you collection .
Also , for the Mario Game , if you want to be Luigi , you go to Select File and hold down L & R and press A .
029 4 This verison of Super Mario Bros . is the best .
There are 3 different games you can play in this game .
Game 1 - Mario Game
This is the normal Adventure mode . You can save up to 3 games on one game card . You have to beat 8 different worlds to win the game . Each world has about 2 castles or sometimes more . In each level you can run through the level and beat it in a short amount of time and still beat the game , or you can collect 3 star coins which are hidden in each level .
Game 2 - Mario vs . Luigi
You can play a two player verison against some one else with a nintendo . This game is a lot of fun for everyone . You have to be the first person to get a certain amount of stars . This means you can try to steal your opponent's stars anyway you want .
The only down side of Mario vs . Luigi is that there are only 4 different levels you can play .
Game 3 - Minigames
In minigames you can play up to 4 people or play alone . The games include : Action games like Whack-a-mole ; Puzzle Games like picking a certain person in a crowd ; Table games which are card games like Poker ; and a variety of more games like othello .
Over all this is a great game you need to add to you collection .
Also , for the Mario Game , if you want to be Luigi , you go to Select File and hold down L & R and press A .
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This one is a worthy Nintendo title for the DS Library , I was getting kinda nervous with past availble titles however it nice to see the DS system getting some overdue attention with some decent titles like Metriode prime Hunters , Super Mario Kart .
I won't go into great detail since some of the other reviews cover that ground pretty well , I however as a Mario fan endorse this product
The graphics mainly borrow from Super Mario 3 , but I do see some elements from other titles such as Super Mario World and Super Mario All-Stars Version of Super Mario Bros . as well as some new features and characters , if your a fan of the orginal Super Mario and Super Mario 3 you'll love this one .
031 4 This one is a worthy Nintendo title for the DS Library , I was getting kinda nervous with past availble titles however it nice to see the DS system getting some overdue attention with some decent titles like Metriode prime Hunters , Super Mario Kart .
I won't go into great detail since some of the other reviews cover that ground pretty well , I however as a Mario fan endorse this product
The graphics mainly borrow from Super Mario 3 , but I do see some elements from other titles such as Super Mario World and Super Mario All-Stars Version of Super Mario Bros . as well as some new features and characters , if your a fan of the orginal Super Mario and Super Mario 3 you'll love this one .
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Addicting , addicting , addicting . I find myself staying up all hours of the night playing this game . The other mini-games included are also amusing and a nice change to the pace when I need to take a break from the actual game . Highly recommended . A MUST for any Mario Bros . fanatic .
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Addicting , addicting , addicting . I find myself staying up all hours of the night playing this game . The other mini-games included are also amusing and a nice change to the pace when I need to take a break from the actual game . Highly recommended . A MUST for any Mario Bros . fanatic .
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I actually bought this game for my girlfriend for times when her work is slow and she's bored . She's found the game very addicting . I played the game game for a little bit too and found it very entertaining . It's set up like the classic Mario games but there are a tone of new things in the game to keep it challenging and fun . It also has single-cartridge wireless multiplayer capabilities which means two people can play against each other with only using one game cartridge . The other person simply goes to the DS Download thing and connects to them . My girlfriend and I tried it out . She whooped me about 98% of the time .
If you're a Mario fan ( especially of the classic Mario games ) I HIGHLY recomend this game .
036 4 I actually bought this game for my girlfriend for times when her work is slow and she's bored . She's found the game very addicting . I played the game game for a little bit too and found it very entertaining . It's set up like the classic Mario games but there are a tone of new things in the game to keep it challenging and fun . It also has single-cartridge wireless multiplayer capabilities which means two people can play against each other with only using one game cartridge . The other person simply goes to the DS Download thing and connects to them . My girlfriend and I tried it out . She whooped me about 98% of the time .
If you're a Mario fan ( especially of the classic Mario games ) I HIGHLY recomend this game .
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This game is almost too good - - my 12 year old has played it almost every single day for as long of a time we will allow her to since she got it . She's been very pleased with it and says it is challenging without being impossible . She is not a big time gamer , so it may not be challenging for those who are , but is still fun .
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I must say , this game was difficult at times , but overall it was extremely entertaining ! It was filled with many levels and like my title says : It keeps you Busy ! I loved It ! Especially the Mini-Games ! I tried out the Multiplayer Feature and it's great ! When you finish the game completey [ When I mean completely I mean you collected every star coin ]
There Isn't much to do except playing Mini-Games . Anyways , grab a copy because it's worth it !
040 4 I must say , this game was difficult at times , but overall it was extremely entertaining ! It was filled with many levels and like my title says : It keeps you Busy ! I loved It ! Especially the Mini-Games ! I tried out the Multiplayer Feature and it's great ! When you finish the game completey [ When I mean completely I mean you collected every star coin ]
There Isn't much to do except playing Mini-Games . Anyways , grab a copy because it's worth it !
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In the age of game guides , there's always more to a game than meets the eye .
New Super Mario Brothers is a wonderfully designed game . The music , the animations , the level designs , and the overall classic Mario feel have been retained . They even left in certain hitches that'll take anyone who lived off the original back to the golden years ( all I have to say is that , at the end of one level , there's a turtle walking down the stairs . You know what to do . )
I can promise that , the first time you grab the Mega Mushroom , you're going to laugh out loud as you plow through walls and snap pipes in half .
Getting from beginning to end , for even a halfway seasoned gamer , shouldn't be too difficult . For some , it may be a bit too easy . Saving at a halfway point , which also happens to be right next to a Powerup block and a 1 - Up kinda takes away some of the challenge .
The ultimate challenge comes from clearing the game . Getting every star coin and finding every alternate route adds an additional layer of gameplay that should keep people busy long after the final Bowser has been sent to his firey grave .
042 4 In the age of game guides , there's always more to a game than meets the eye .
New Super Mario Brothers is a wonderfully designed game . The music , the animations , the level designs , and the overall classic Mario feel have been retained . They even left in certain hitches that'll take anyone who lived off the original back to the golden years ( all I have to say is that , at the end of one level , there's a turtle walking down the stairs . You know what to do . )
I can promise that , the first time you grab the Mega Mushroom , you're going to laugh out loud as you plow through walls and snap pipes in half .
Getting from beginning to end , for even a halfway seasoned gamer , shouldn't be too difficult . For some , it may be a bit too easy . Saving at a halfway point , which also happens to be right next to a Powerup block and a 1 - Up kinda takes away some of the challenge .
The ultimate challenge comes from clearing the game . Getting every star coin and finding every alternate route adds an additional layer of gameplay that should keep people busy long after the final Bowser has been sent to his firey grave .
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I can't even begin to rave about how awesome this game is ! ! It brings my back to my childhood , playing the original Mario on the original Nintendo . Even after beating it several times , I still go back to the beginning and play all over again . Bright , detailed graphics and fantastic fun ! ! Highly recommended !
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I bought this for my 2 sons . They love it . The really don't want to play anything else . On a recent vacation all the wanted to do was play this game .
The single player mode is very fun . I played Super Mario on the NEW when I was a kid . This game is similar , but there are enough new levels and concepts to make the game very fun . My 5 year old can play many of the levels , but many are too hard for him . My 3 year old can't really play this mode of the game .
There is a mini game mode . These mini games are very fun and a nice addition . Both my 3 & 5 year old sons can play a fair number of these .
If you have 2 DS consoles you can play both the mini games and an abbreviated platform mode with two players simultaneously . This is where the game really shines for my two sons . They love to play the platform mode against each other . In this mode you choose one of 5 - 6 maps ( backgrounds to play on ) . The players then collect coins and stars . The first player to a predetermined number of starts wins . You can take stars away from your opponent by jumping on his head . You can also set this mode so that the players have infinit lives . That is nice for the youngsters .
My kids also like to play the mini games in the battle mode , ie . one on one with two DS consoles .
046 4 I bought this for my 2 sons . They love it . The really don't want to play anything else . On a recent vacation all the wanted to do was play this game .
The single player mode is very fun . I played Super Mario on the NEW when I was a kid . This game is similar , but there are enough new levels and concepts to make the game very fun . My 5 year old can play many of the levels , but many are too hard for him . My 3 year old can't really play this mode of the game .
There is a mini game mode . These mini games are very fun and a nice addition . Both my 3 & 5 year old sons can play a fair number of these .
If you have 2 DS consoles you can play both the mini games and an abbreviated platform mode with two players simultaneously . This is where the game really shines for my two sons . They love to play the platform mode against each other . In this mode you choose one of 5 - 6 maps ( backgrounds to play on ) . The players then collect coins and stars . The first player to a predetermined number of starts wins . You can take stars away from your opponent by jumping on his head . You can also set this mode so that the players have infinit lives . That is nice for the youngsters .
My kids also like to play the mini games in the battle mode , ie . one on one with two DS consoles .
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This was just the sort of game I was waiting for to lure me into finally purchasing a DS ( although I waited for the US release of the DS Lite , for good measure ) after some rather lackluster launch titles , in my opinion .
I haven't seen an original side-scrolling Mario game since Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi's Island , and I have to admit I had high expectations for this game . So were they met ? Absolutely ! Although it is a rather modernized sort of Mario game despite the inclusion of many retro elements ( like flag poles ) , it still holds the same sort of magic that the NES and SNES titles did .
Gameplay - 9 / 10 : The physics and controls are flawless as they were before , my only complaint is swimming : it seems far more difficult to control Mario / Luigi underwater in this title compared to other titles , and you'll find yourself blundering right into Cheep-Cheeps in underwater stages . Oh , and also if you're holdingan object ( Jumper , Koopa Shell ) and you take damage , you drop it . In no other game has a Mario Brother ever ' fumbled ' an item when hit .
Level Originality / Layout - 9 / 10 : As for diversity , the levels are brilliant . Stages like riding a giant Wiggler or taking a floating platform the entire stage add great mixes and new twists to the norm . The reason I didn't score this a perfect 10 is because it seems that most of the levels are too short , especially fortresses and castles , some of which can be cleared in under a minute .
Enemies - 9 / 10 : New Super Mario Bros . features a hoard of both new foes and returning favorites . The game has so many enemies spanning the history of Mario games , as well as new faces , that it seems almost excessive as to how many there are . So you may ask : why didn't I score it a 10 ? While it's true that there are many , many kinds of enemies , sadly , most of them are confined to only one or two stages in the entire game . The rest of the time you just see the same Goombas , Koopa Troopas , and Cheep-Cheeps over and over and over again . It seems such a waste for enemies to be so repetitive when there were so many in the game to work with . The bosses are awesome , save for the fact that the mid-boss fights against Bowser Jr . were all pretty much the same with only subtle differences ( such as fighting him on different enviornments ) . Why couldn't they have included the Koopalings ?
Power-Ups - 7 / 10 : After being overlooked since Super Mario Bros . 3 , the Fire Flower finally holds rank as an uber power-up . But , unfortunately , that's just about the only notable power-up . Mega Mushrooms are rare , and usually only obtainable from the Mega Mushroom Houses on the map . And if you have a power-up when you use it ( Fire power , Blue Koopa Shell , etc . ) , it returns you to Super Mario ( Big ) when the effect wears-off . As for the Blue Koopa Shell and Mini Mushroom , their uses are very limited , and I really only used either to unlock secret exits or get Star Coins . The Blue Koopa Shell is interesting , but I find that in most cases it's as dangerous to you as it is to enemies , as you can easily go flying off bottomless pits while ' rolling ' . This is also the first Mario game in a long time to exclude a flying power-up such as Raccoon Mario , Caped Mario , etc .
Music - 5 / 10 : The remixes and re-done versions of classic music such as the Starman theme and Super Mario Bros . 3 boss music are exceptional . Unfortunately , the new tracks created solely for the game are somewhat irritating to listen to , and extremely repetitive . Not catchy like other games were . On a side note though , it is rather amusing how Goombas , Koopa Troopas , and other enemies make actions during certain points in a music's play .
Overall Rating - 9 / 10 : This is a great game for Mario fans or those looking into the franchise . Even with some quirks , they're easy to overlook when compared to the pros versus the cons . If you have a DS , I'd say this is a must-have for your DS game library .
048 4 This was just the sort of game I was waiting for to lure me into finally purchasing a DS ( although I waited for the US release of the DS Lite , for good measure ) after some rather lackluster launch titles , in my opinion .
I haven't seen an original side-scrolling Mario game since Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi's Island , and I have to admit I had high expectations for this game . So were they met ? Absolutely ! Although it is a rather modernized sort of Mario game despite the inclusion of many retro elements ( like flag poles ) , it still holds the same sort of magic that the NES and SNES titles did .
Gameplay - 9 / 10 : The physics and controls are flawless as they were before , my only complaint is swimming : it seems far more difficult to control Mario / Luigi underwater in this title compared to other titles , and you'll find yourself blundering right into Cheep-Cheeps in underwater stages . Oh , and also if you're holdingan object ( Jumper , Koopa Shell ) and you take damage , you drop it . In no other game has a Mario Brother ever ' fumbled ' an item when hit .
Level Originality / Layout - 9 / 10 : As for diversity , the levels are brilliant . Stages like riding a giant Wiggler or taking a floating platform the entire stage add great mixes and new twists to the norm . The reason I didn't score this a perfect 10 is because it seems that most of the levels are too short , especially fortresses and castles , some of which can be cleared in under a minute .
Enemies - 9 / 10 : New Super Mario Bros . features a hoard of both new foes and returning favorites . The game has so many enemies spanning the history of Mario games , as well as new faces , that it seems almost excessive as to how many there are . So you may ask : why didn't I score it a 10 ? While it's true that there are many , many kinds of enemies , sadly , most of them are confined to only one or two stages in the entire game . The rest of the time you just see the same Goombas , Koopa Troopas , and Cheep-Cheeps over and over and over again . It seems such a waste for enemies to be so repetitive when there were so many in the game to work with . The bosses are awesome , save for the fact that the mid-boss fights against Bowser Jr . were all pretty much the same with only subtle differences ( such as fighting him on different enviornments ) . Why couldn't they have included the Koopalings ?
Power-Ups - 7 / 10 : After being overlooked since Super Mario Bros . 3 , the Fire Flower finally holds rank as an uber power-up . But , unfortunately , that's just about the only notable power-up . Mega Mushrooms are rare , and usually only obtainable from the Mega Mushroom Houses on the map . And if you have a power-up when you use it ( Fire power , Blue Koopa Shell , etc . ) , it returns you to Super Mario ( Big ) when the effect wears-off . As for the Blue Koopa Shell and Mini Mushroom , their uses are very limited , and I really only used either to unlock secret exits or get Star Coins . The Blue Koopa Shell is interesting , but I find that in most cases it's as dangerous to you as it is to enemies , as you can easily go flying off bottomless pits while ' rolling ' . This is also the first Mario game in a long time to exclude a flying power-up such as Raccoon Mario , Caped Mario , etc .
Music - 5 / 10 : The remixes and re-done versions of classic music such as the Starman theme and Super Mario Bros . 3 boss music are exceptional . Unfortunately , the new tracks created solely for the game are somewhat irritating to listen to , and extremely repetitive . Not catchy like other games were . On a side note though , it is rather amusing how Goombas , Koopa Troopas , and other enemies make actions during certain points in a music's play .
Overall Rating - 9 / 10 : This is a great game for Mario fans or those looking into the franchise . Even with some quirks , they're easy to overlook when compared to the pros versus the cons . If you have a DS , I'd say this is a must-have for your DS game library .
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This is the best Super Mario action / adventure game in thirteen years ! Not since Super Mario Land 2 : Six Golden Coins ( 1993 ) on the ancient Game Boy has a Mario game been this totally satisfying .
Are you crazy ? ! is what some of you must be thinking .
However , Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi's Island ( 1995 ) in my opinion was more a Yoshi game that just borrowed Mario elements into its game play .
Super Mario 64 ( 1996 ) and Super Mario Sunshine ( 2001 ) offered revolutionary 3D graphics and inventive quests , but the fun factor was lacking . Those games were more search and find games . This game returns to its roots . You know . . . the flag pole jumping , goomba stomping , fire ball throwing , and turtle shell kicking action we all love about this classic hero !
For the first time in ages , Nintendo has gotten it right . The New Super Mario Brothers is one of the finest games of this decade . You must play it !
050 4 This is the best Super Mario action / adventure game in thirteen years ! Not since Super Mario Land 2 : Six Golden Coins ( 1993 ) on the ancient Game Boy has a Mario game been this totally satisfying .
Are you crazy ? ! is what some of you must be thinking .
However , Super Mario World 2 : Yoshi's Island ( 1995 ) in my opinion was more a Yoshi game that just borrowed Mario elements into its game play .
Super Mario 64 ( 1996 ) and Super Mario Sunshine ( 2001 ) offered revolutionary 3D graphics and inventive quests , but the fun factor was lacking . Those games were more search and find games . This game returns to its roots . You know . . . the flag pole jumping , goomba stomping , fire ball throwing , and turtle shell kicking action we all love about this classic hero !
For the first time in ages , Nintendo has gotten it right . The New Super Mario Brothers is one of the finest games of this decade . You must play it !
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Aside from the main game , is cartridge also includes several other mini games that are surprisingly fun and playable . It's worth the money for that alone , as these mini games are actually quite fun ! There are action games , casino games , puzzle games , etc . As far as I'm concerned , this is a must have game if you have a Nintendo DS or DS Lite .
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Somehow this game does not get me nostalgic for old Mario games at all . I don't know why , it just doesn't .
That said , I really enjoy this game , and it's got me coming back .
I can see how some people would complain that this game is too hard , and others that it is too easy , but to me they got the difficulty just right . At first , certain parts of World 1 were kicking my butt . But before too long I got the hang of it , and I have had a whole lot of fun with it . Some stages can still seem difficult , but not too difficult . And at first , it seemed impossible to find secret exits . That's a good thing . I do wish that finding all the star coins was a bit more challenging though , it may only take you one heavy day of playing .
I think this actually has less classic mario enemies than Super Princess Peach has . Guess that was because they were trying to keep this game fairly simple .
The one part of this game that I think they could have done better is the music - none of the tunes really seem catchy to me . But the enemies and Fire Flowers sure seem to think the tunes are catchy - sometimes I let enemies live just so I can watch them dance to the music .
If you find that you don't like the koopa shell that Mario can wear , then this game is a little low on power-ups . But that's a minor gripe .
I think this game will keep me coming back for quite a while .
056 4 Somehow this game does not get me nostalgic for old Mario games at all . I don't know why , it just doesn't .
That said , I really enjoy this game , and it's got me coming back .
I can see how some people would complain that this game is too hard , and others that it is too easy , but to me they got the difficulty just right . At first , certain parts of World 1 were kicking my butt . But before too long I got the hang of it , and I have had a whole lot of fun with it . Some stages can still seem difficult , but not too difficult . And at first , it seemed impossible to find secret exits . That's a good thing . I do wish that finding all the star coins was a bit more challenging though , it may only take you one heavy day of playing .
I think this actually has less classic mario enemies than Super Princess Peach has . Guess that was because they were trying to keep this game fairly simple .
The one part of this game that I think they could have done better is the music - none of the tunes really seem catchy to me . But the enemies and Fire Flowers sure seem to think the tunes are catchy - sometimes I let enemies live just so I can watch them dance to the music .
If you find that you don't like the koopa shell that Mario can wear , then this game is a little low on power-ups . But that's a minor gripe .
I think this game will keep me coming back for quite a while .
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It may be just me , but this game frustrated me to no end . I grew up playing Mario games and I can't remember having so much difficulty . I'm sure that if I gave it a little bit more time , I could fly through it . But right now , I'm sulking in a corner , glaring at the cartridge as it sits nonchalantly on my carpet .
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It may be just me , but this game frustrated me to no end . I grew up playing Mario games and I can't remember having so much difficulty . I'm sure that if I gave it a little bit more time , I could fly through it . But right now , I'm sulking in a corner , glaring at the cartridge as it sits nonchalantly on my carpet .
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For people like me who basically grew up gaming with the Mario Brothers , Nintendo's latest title featuring the plumbing pair is a godsend . If you didn't already know , while Mario and Luigi are immensely popular even till this day , it has been almost 15 years since they last appeared in a side-scrolling adventure . The brothers have ventured into racing , golf , tennis , soccer , and what have you . They've taken on aliens and travelled through time in other outings . They've even suffered the fate of being captured by their nemesis , only to be rescued by Princess Peach . All these are notable expansions of the brothers ' career , but what many fans really wanted was to simply play through a brand new side-scrolling Mario game , updated with current technologies . And Nintendo have responded . New Super Mario Bros . for the DS is the game that brings the brothers back to where they began , and boy , what a ride it is !
All the ingredients that made the early Super Mario Bros . games great are found in New Super Mario Bros . The storyline , the gameplay and the level designs are all reminiscent of the classic titles . The plot goes that Princess Peach is ( once again ) captured , and Mario is ( once again ) on his way to save her . Zero marks for creativity here , but that's beside the point . The franchise is never well known for groundbreaking story-telling , and for a game returning to its roots , it's only right that Nintendo are sticking to a tested-and-trusted formula . What really stands out in this game is that , apart from the expected involvement of simpler features from the originals , it also includes a large amount of advancements . Now , the DS may not be a PSP , but it's still strong enough to carry out the ideas that Nintendo wanted . The result is an instant hit featuring great gameplay , killer presentations , and a whole lot of fun .
Mario's quest is broken up into eight worlds , and as usual , these worlds are in turn broken up into various levels . You'll approach these levels in a linear fashion via a world map , much like how you used to ( and I hope you've ! ) approach Super Mario Bros . III . Within these levels , you'll then have to do the mandatory running , jumping and bouncing to reach the end of the level within a time limit . Along the way , Mario will encounter familiar enemies , bricks that contain power-ups and coins , as well as the secret areas and shortcuts . Of course , the path to the end of each level isn't a bed of roses , and the game does throw in some difficult challenges as you progress further into it . As such , despite the game's simplicity , you may find yourself running out of time as you attempt to navigate environmental puzzles , explore secrets in each level , collect rewards and beat enemies , while trying to reach the flag pole in time . All in a day's work for Mario , I guess . And , if you're wondering whether you've read correctly , yes , I mentioned the term flag pole . This end-of-the-level checkpoint is , of course , homage to the original Super Mario Bros . game . And , if you happen to do something right during the level , you'll also trigger the end-of-level fireworks , which is yet another tribute to its origins .
Within a level itself , you'll come across some sort of a midway point . Not all levels have midway points , but once you reach one , the game will inform you by showing off a flag icon . The beauty of this feature is that , if you fail to get to the flag pole successfully thereafter , you can restart the level from this point , instead of having to engage the level right from the start . A similar feature appears on the world map , in the form of a tower . This tower is primarily the midway point of a world , and it's mostly ( if not all ) guarded by Baby Bowser . Defeating him will lead to an opportunity for you to save your game . At the end of a world , a castle beckons , and , as you may've expected , they're are guarded by a host of bosses . The surprise here is that these end-of-level boss fights do not consist solely of battles against Bowser Sr . , which would be too cheap a trick to borrow from the past . Defeating a boss will bring you to the next world , as well as provide you with another opportunity to save your game . The distance between the save points , at times , may appear too far away . This is especially evident when you're playing on the run , and may not have the luxury to beat a few levels at one go . Considering that the DS is a handheld , Nintendo would do well to provide more save points along the way to cater for players who prefer to play the levels on short bursts .
To make it easier for you to reach these save points , Mario is given an array of skills and items . He has his usual dashing , jumping and bouncing abilities . On top of that , he has some new skills that are mostly lifted from his later adventures . These include a wall-jump move , which allows him to bounce from wall-to-wall to reach higher grounds , as well as a downward pounce that he can use to do a ( literally ) ground-breaking action if the ground texture is made of bricks . The environments also provide many opportunities for Mario . Some pipes , like previous games , lead Mario into secret areas and shortcuts , while others simply toss him up into the air ( a new feature ) . It's usually not a bad thing when that happens , because some obstacles can't be crossed without having Mario going air-borne ,
Talking about obstacles , New Super Mario Bros . also throws in some new traps that are previously unseen . One of these is a rocking mushroom that doubles up as a platform for Mario to manoeuvre . This sways from side-to-side , which essentially means that on each platform itself , Mario will have to experience an upward and downward slope in quick succession . Failing to jump to the next platform will simply result in a fall to death , so sharp reflexes are definitely a must if you want to end the level unscathed .
Thankfully , the game does supply a fair amount of 1 - Up mushrooms for you . Amassing 100 coins will net Mario another life . Unlocking a Toad House may net you a chance for many , many 1 - Up mushrooms . Bearing in mind that an additional 1 - Up mushroom equates to an additional chance for you to make it to the next save point alive , you'll just have to hope that you can figure out how to unlock a green Toad House regularly !
On the subject of mushrooms , Mario is also given some news power-ups . The usual Power-up Mushrooms and Fire Flowers are still around , but Mario can now use a Mega Mushroom to transform himself into a supersized menace . In this size , Mario can bulldoze through a level without having to avoid any enemies , since they'll bounce off him and meet their maker when they're in his way . When Mario goes on a run in this size , blocks and pipes get destroyed along the way . A five-notched meter also grows at the top of the screen as he goes on the rampage . Each notch on this meter will drop 1 - Up Mushroom when the giant-sized effect is up , giving you yet more chances of staying alive .
Apart from the Mega Mushroom , Mario can pick up a Koopa Shell , and turn himself into . . . a Koopa ! The selling point of this power-up is that Mario can hide within the shell and do a quick dash , sweeping any enemies along the way like what a Koopa Shell usually does . The shrinking concept in Zelda : The Minish Cap also finds a way into New Super Mario Bros . as another form of power-up . A Mini Mushroom will shrink Mario down to ant-sized , and in this form , he can go past small gaps , and enter small pipes . Because he's so light in this size , he can walk on water , and also jump higher than before . All these power-ups are scattered around each level , so , depending on the need , you'll find Mario changing into many forms even within a level . The only pity is that the Racoon Suit power-up , so useful in Super Mario Bros . III , is not in the game . Nevertheless , the innovative use of power-ups makes the game a more than lively experience .
Games incorporating a multi-player mode are common nowadays . New Super Mario Bros . has one as well , and it's called the Mario vs . Luigi mode . No prize for guessing what that means ! This mode allows two players to face off wirelessly in customized levels . In these games , both players must fight against each other in the quest to amass Big Stars . You can set the number of wins required to win a Mario vs . Luigi game ; the numbers of Big Stars required for victory ; as well as the number of lives each brother will have . You can also select from a few designated levels to do the battles in , so the choice is entirely up to you . The good thing is , a Mario vs . Luigi game can be played on a single card via download play , so all you need is a friend with a DS , and a New Super Mario Bros . cartridge to begin your quest for boasting rights .
New Super Mario Bros . also has a 4 - player Minigames mode . As with the Mario vs . Luigi mode , this also allows for a single cartridge to host 4 players simultaneously . These games are mostly recycled from Super Mario 64 DS , but they're equally fun when you're engaging them with friends . Unfortunately , the game doesn't support online play like Mario Kart DS . It's not exactly a big loss , but not everyone has the time to meet up for a wireless multi-playing session .
While the game is billed as a 2D side-scrolling adventure , its graphics are actually made up of a mixture of 2D and 3D images . Mario himself , for example , is a fully 3D model . The backgrounds are mostly 2D , but some side effects are 3D as well . I mean , since the DS does have the engine to run 3D graphics , why lay it to waste ? This combination works wonder in providing more depth to the otherwise bland 2D nature of the earlier Mario games . Yet , the 3D features are not too overwhelming to an extent that the look and feel of these games are lost . The audios in New Super Mario Bros . are also gloriously composed , providing a fair amount of old and new music and effects to complement the various levels nicely . Some of the boss fights even include Zelda-styled boss themes , which add tremendous appeal to the game .
For all its goodness , New Super Mario Bros . falls short in the length department . Even with eight worlds to engage , some clever use of blast cannons , warp zones and short-cuts will cut your play time even shorter . The game can probably be completed in a day , so gamers who prefer a long and epic adventure may be critical of its overly short game time . Nevertheless , Nintendo has gone on record saying that they'd like to make shorter , simpler games , so it's not exactly a surprise when this game actually backs the company's vision up .
I must admit that New Super Mario Bros . is not a very appealing title . The game , however , turns out to be an awesome adventure that not only plays well , but also pays great tribute to the series ' origins without making you feel that it's overdoing it . The game is a testament of how a 2D side-scroller should be ; and , regardless of how you feel about its short lifespan , seeing Mario back in a side-scrolling platformer should be incentive enough for you to pick this one up .
Sidetrack : The design of first level of New Super Mario Bros . is loosely based on the first level of the original Super Mario Bros . , albeit enhanced with modern touches . Breezing through it brings back the memory of me trying to hit a brick for coins after playing the game . Ouch .
063 4 For people like me who basically grew up gaming with the Mario Brothers , Nintendo's latest title featuring the plumbing pair is a godsend . If you didn't already know , while Mario and Luigi are immensely popular even till this day , it has been almost 15 years since they last appeared in a side-scrolling adventure . The brothers have ventured into racing , golf , tennis , soccer , and what have you . They've taken on aliens and travelled through time in other outings . They've even suffered the fate of being captured by their nemesis , only to be rescued by Princess Peach . All these are notable expansions of the brothers ' career , but what many fans really wanted was to simply play through a brand new side-scrolling Mario game , updated with current technologies . And Nintendo have responded . New Super Mario Bros . for the DS is the game that brings the brothers back to where they began , and boy , what a ride it is !
All the ingredients that made the early Super Mario Bros . games great are found in New Super Mario Bros . The storyline , the gameplay and the level designs are all reminiscent of the classic titles . The plot goes that Princess Peach is ( once again ) captured , and Mario is ( once again ) on his way to save her . Zero marks for creativity here , but that's beside the point . The franchise is never well known for groundbreaking story-telling , and for a game returning to its roots , it's only right that Nintendo are sticking to a tested-and-trusted formula . What really stands out in this game is that , apart from the expected involvement of simpler features from the originals , it also includes a large amount of advancements . Now , the DS may not be a PSP , but it's still strong enough to carry out the ideas that Nintendo wanted . The result is an instant hit featuring great gameplay , killer presentations , and a whole lot of fun .
Mario's quest is broken up into eight worlds , and as usual , these worlds are in turn broken up into various levels . You'll approach these levels in a linear fashion via a world map , much like how you used to ( and I hope you've ! ) approach Super Mario Bros . III . Within these levels , you'll then have to do the mandatory running , jumping and bouncing to reach the end of the level within a time limit . Along the way , Mario will encounter familiar enemies , bricks that contain power-ups and coins , as well as the secret areas and shortcuts . Of course , the path to the end of each level isn't a bed of roses , and the game does throw in some difficult challenges as you progress further into it . As such , despite the game's simplicity , you may find yourself running out of time as you attempt to navigate environmental puzzles , explore secrets in each level , collect rewards and beat enemies , while trying to reach the flag pole in time . All in a day's work for Mario , I guess . And , if you're wondering whether you've read correctly , yes , I mentioned the term flag pole . This end-of-the-level checkpoint is , of course , homage to the original Super Mario Bros . game . And , if you happen to do something right during the level , you'll also trigger the end-of-level fireworks , which is yet another tribute to its origins .
Within a level itself , you'll come across some sort of a midway point . Not all levels have midway points , but once you reach one , the game will inform you by showing off a flag icon . The beauty of this feature is that , if you fail to get to the flag pole successfully thereafter , you can restart the level from this point , instead of having to engage the level right from the start . A similar feature appears on the world map , in the form of a tower . This tower is primarily the midway point of a world , and it's mostly ( if not all ) guarded by Baby Bowser . Defeating him will lead to an opportunity for you to save your game . At the end of a world , a castle beckons , and , as you may've expected , they're are guarded by a host of bosses . The surprise here is that these end-of-level boss fights do not consist solely of battles against Bowser Sr . , which would be too cheap a trick to borrow from the past . Defeating a boss will bring you to the next world , as well as provide you with another opportunity to save your game . The distance between the save points , at times , may appear too far away . This is especially evident when you're playing on the run , and may not have the luxury to beat a few levels at one go . Considering that the DS is a handheld , Nintendo would do well to provide more save points along the way to cater for players who prefer to play the levels on short bursts .
To make it easier for you to reach these save points , Mario is given an array of skills and items . He has his usual dashing , jumping and bouncing abilities . On top of that , he has some new skills that are mostly lifted from his later adventures . These include a wall-jump move , which allows him to bounce from wall-to-wall to reach higher grounds , as well as a downward pounce that he can use to do a ( literally ) ground-breaking action if the ground texture is made of bricks . The environments also provide many opportunities for Mario . Some pipes , like previous games , lead Mario into secret areas and shortcuts , while others simply toss him up into the air ( a new feature ) . It's usually not a bad thing when that happens , because some obstacles can't be crossed without having Mario going air-borne ,
Talking about obstacles , New Super Mario Bros . also throws in some new traps that are previously unseen . One of these is a rocking mushroom that doubles up as a platform for Mario to manoeuvre . This sways from side-to-side , which essentially means that on each platform itself , Mario will have to experience an upward and downward slope in quick succession . Failing to jump to the next platform will simply result in a fall to death , so sharp reflexes are definitely a must if you want to end the level unscathed .
Thankfully , the game does supply a fair amount of 1 - Up mushrooms for you . Amassing 100 coins will net Mario another life . Unlocking a Toad House may net you a chance for many , many 1 - Up mushrooms . Bearing in mind that an additional 1 - Up mushroom equates to an additional chance for you to make it to the next save point alive , you'll just have to hope that you can figure out how to unlock a green Toad House regularly !
On the subject of mushrooms , Mario is also given some news power-ups . The usual Power-up Mushrooms and Fire Flowers are still around , but Mario can now use a Mega Mushroom to transform himself into a supersized menace . In this size , Mario can bulldoze through a level without having to avoid any enemies , since they'll bounce off him and meet their maker when they're in his way . When Mario goes on a run in this size , blocks and pipes get destroyed along the way . A five-notched meter also grows at the top of the screen as he goes on the rampage . Each notch on this meter will drop 1 - Up Mushroom when the giant-sized effect is up , giving you yet more chances of staying alive .
Apart from the Mega Mushroom , Mario can pick up a Koopa Shell , and turn himself into . . . a Koopa ! The selling point of this power-up is that Mario can hide within the shell and do a quick dash , sweeping any enemies along the way like what a Koopa Shell usually does . The shrinking concept in Zelda : The Minish Cap also finds a way into New Super Mario Bros . as another form of power-up . A Mini Mushroom will shrink Mario down to ant-sized , and in this form , he can go past small gaps , and enter small pipes . Because he's so light in this size , he can walk on water , and also jump higher than before . All these power-ups are scattered around each level , so , depending on the need , you'll find Mario changing into many forms even within a level . The only pity is that the Racoon Suit power-up , so useful in Super Mario Bros . III , is not in the game . Nevertheless , the innovative use of power-ups makes the game a more than lively experience .
Games incorporating a multi-player mode are common nowadays . New Super Mario Bros . has one as well , and it's called the Mario vs . Luigi mode . No prize for guessing what that means ! This mode allows two players to face off wirelessly in customized levels . In these games , both players must fight against each other in the quest to amass Big Stars . You can set the number of wins required to win a Mario vs . Luigi game ; the numbers of Big Stars required for victory ; as well as the number of lives each brother will have . You can also select from a few designated levels to do the battles in , so the choice is entirely up to you . The good thing is , a Mario vs . Luigi game can be played on a single card via download play , so all you need is a friend with a DS , and a New Super Mario Bros . cartridge to begin your quest for boasting rights .
New Super Mario Bros . also has a 4 - player Minigames mode . As with the Mario vs . Luigi mode , this also allows for a single cartridge to host 4 players simultaneously . These games are mostly recycled from Super Mario 64 DS , but they're equally fun when you're engaging them with friends . Unfortunately , the game doesn't support online play like Mario Kart DS . It's not exactly a big loss , but not everyone has the time to meet up for a wireless multi-playing session .
While the game is billed as a 2D side-scrolling adventure , its graphics are actually made up of a mixture of 2D and 3D images . Mario himself , for example , is a fully 3D model . The backgrounds are mostly 2D , but some side effects are 3D as well . I mean , since the DS does have the engine to run 3D graphics , why lay it to waste ? This combination works wonder in providing more depth to the otherwise bland 2D nature of the earlier Mario games . Yet , the 3D features are not too overwhelming to an extent that the look and feel of these games are lost . The audios in New Super Mario Bros . are also gloriously composed , providing a fair amount of old and new music and effects to complement the various levels nicely . Some of the boss fights even include Zelda-styled boss themes , which add tremendous appeal to the game .
For all its goodness , New Super Mario Bros . falls short in the length department . Even with eight worlds to engage , some clever use of blast cannons , warp zones and short-cuts will cut your play time even shorter . The game can probably be completed in a day , so gamers who prefer a long and epic adventure may be critical of its overly short game time . Nevertheless , Nintendo has gone on record saying that they'd like to make shorter , simpler games , so it's not exactly a surprise when this game actually backs the company's vision up .
I must admit that New Super Mario Bros . is not a very appealing title . The game , however , turns out to be an awesome adventure that not only plays well , but also pays great tribute to the series ' origins without making you feel that it's overdoing it . The game is a testament of how a 2D side-scroller should be ; and , regardless of how you feel about its short lifespan , seeing Mario back in a side-scrolling platformer should be incentive enough for you to pick this one up .
Sidetrack : The design of first level of New Super Mario Bros . is loosely based on the first level of the original Super Mario Bros . , albeit enhanced with modern touches . Breezing through it brings back the memory of me trying to hit a brick for coins after playing the game . Ouch .
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You can't go wrong with any of the original Super Mario Bros . games , and New Super Mario Bros . is a prime example . The only thing that's relatively new to the classic Mario side scrolling formula here is that the graphics have been revamped using 3 - D models , and it looks glorious . The gameplay is the simple yet addictive kind of fun that those of us who grew up with the original 8 - bit Nintendo know and love , as you can play as Mario and Luigi and travel through 8 worlds to save the Princess from Bowser . There's some new power ups here worth mentioning , including a turtle shell which gives you some extra strength , and the giant mushroom which makes you so big you take up the whole screen as you trample through the level stomping everything in your path . The game makes decent use of the touch screen , particularly in the mini-games featured here , all of which help make New Super Mario Bros . the best action game for the DS right now . All in all , as if DS owners don't already know , New Super Mario Bros . is a must own , and it's one of those games that you just can't go wrong with .
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I grew up with the Mario games . From the first Super Mario Bros . to Mario Sunshine , I usually enjoyed the portly plumber's running and jumping adventures . But with New Super Mario Bros . for DS , something seemed off to me . Don't hate on me because I'm not one of those people that gave it 5 stars just because it's ' old school ' . I played through this game twice , wondering if I missed something the first time around , clearing every stage 100% . Then it hit me - this game was made more for the casual gamer that Nintendo's trying to win over more than it is for those looking for a true new installment to the Super Mario Bros . series ( like a Mario 4 ) . A lot of the new elements they put in here aren't that new when it comes down to it , and you're probably better off going with the Wii version , which , while practically a director's cut of the DS version , at least has a few new things in it .
Story-wise , it's the same Mario : Princess Peach / Toadstool gets kidnapped by Bowser , and it's up to Mario to save the day . This time , Bowser Jr . ' s up to no good too , and you'll be dealing with him more than any other enemy boss . You'll run , jump , wall jump , smash and fireball your way through a couple of worlds while collecting coins along the way . If you've never played a Mario game before , I guess this is a good start since it has most of the basic Mario elements . But for anyone hoping for something more , you may be disappointed .
I'll get the good out of the way first - the graphics look pretty good , and everything runs smoothly with no slowdown . Some of the levels actually did require me to think about where to go next , like in one of the ghost houses , or at least really look around to find one of the big coins so I could get 100% . The level design is a combination of Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros . 3 , the two games that I thought had the best level design of any 2D Mario game . The game's also fairly long , about as long as the two I just mentioned .
Unfortunately , New Super Mario Bros . has so many little problems that they drag the score down big time . First , the new giant and mini mushrooms don't really add anything to the gameplay . You can only use the giant mushroom in select world types for it to be of much use , and even then , it just makes clearing the level too easy . When you smash enough enemies and objects , you get extra lives based on how much of the bar you fill at the top of the screen . . . and this game is VERY generous with the extra lives , so it's not like you'll ever need more . The mini mushroom is a cool concept on paper since it allows you to run on water and jump a little higher , but it's also much easier to die when small , and harder to control jumps . Where they added these two abilities , they took away any flight powers . No raccoon leaves , and no magic capes . You're either on land or walking on clouds or swimming through the whole game . And I can't stress how much slack the game gives you with extra lives . It felt like I couldn't clear a stage without getting at least two 1 - up mushrooms or getting enough coins to add to my already large stock . I also didn't care for any of the boss fights . When you fight Bowser , it's a tribute to how you fought him in the original Super Mario Bros . , and all the other boss fights were basic ' jump on them or butt stomp for more damage and they're toast ' ones . Where some of the levels were challenging , the boss battles were anything but . Finally , what's with the new enemy designs ? I'm not against new enemies in a Mario game , but most of the new guys here really don't fit in with the style of the game and were more distracting than anything .
There are a lot of different multiplayer games , though a lot of them are pretty short and dumb . The one most people I know play the most is the VS mode where one person is Mario and the other's Luigi , and they try to take eachother's coins . These are a nice addition for younger kids , but I doubt anyone over 15 ' s going to get much out of it .
As you can tell , I didn't care much for New Super Mario Bros . , but I didn't hate it . I was just extremely disappointed . The game felt very rushed to me , and I didn't hesitate on selling it once I got everything . It certainly isn't worth the price it's going for now , and even with it being a top seller for the DS , it shouldn't be more than twenty bucks at this point . But if you haven't played a Mario game before , and have a regular DS or DS Lite , go with one of the GBA re-releases of the NES and SNES games . You'll get much more for your money .
067 4 I grew up with the Mario games . From the first Super Mario Bros . to Mario Sunshine , I usually enjoyed the portly plumber's running and jumping adventures . But with New Super Mario Bros . for DS , something seemed off to me . Don't hate on me because I'm not one of those people that gave it 5 stars just because it's ' old school ' . I played through this game twice , wondering if I missed something the first time around , clearing every stage 100% . Then it hit me - this game was made more for the casual gamer that Nintendo's trying to win over more than it is for those looking for a true new installment to the Super Mario Bros . series ( like a Mario 4 ) . A lot of the new elements they put in here aren't that new when it comes down to it , and you're probably better off going with the Wii version , which , while practically a director's cut of the DS version , at least has a few new things in it .
Story-wise , it's the same Mario : Princess Peach / Toadstool gets kidnapped by Bowser , and it's up to Mario to save the day . This time , Bowser Jr . ' s up to no good too , and you'll be dealing with him more than any other enemy boss . You'll run , jump , wall jump , smash and fireball your way through a couple of worlds while collecting coins along the way . If you've never played a Mario game before , I guess this is a good start since it has most of the basic Mario elements . But for anyone hoping for something more , you may be disappointed .
I'll get the good out of the way first - the graphics look pretty good , and everything runs smoothly with no slowdown . Some of the levels actually did require me to think about where to go next , like in one of the ghost houses , or at least really look around to find one of the big coins so I could get 100% . The level design is a combination of Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros . 3 , the two games that I thought had the best level design of any 2D Mario game . The game's also fairly long , about as long as the two I just mentioned .
Unfortunately , New Super Mario Bros . has so many little problems that they drag the score down big time . First , the new giant and mini mushrooms don't really add anything to the gameplay . You can only use the giant mushroom in select world types for it to be of much use , and even then , it just makes clearing the level too easy . When you smash enough enemies and objects , you get extra lives based on how much of the bar you fill at the top of the screen . . . and this game is VERY generous with the extra lives , so it's not like you'll ever need more . The mini mushroom is a cool concept on paper since it allows you to run on water and jump a little higher , but it's also much easier to die when small , and harder to control jumps . Where they added these two abilities , they took away any flight powers . No raccoon leaves , and no magic capes . You're either on land or walking on clouds or swimming through the whole game . And I can't stress how much slack the game gives you with extra lives . It felt like I couldn't clear a stage without getting at least two 1 - up mushrooms or getting enough coins to add to my already large stock . I also didn't care for any of the boss fights . When you fight Bowser , it's a tribute to how you fought him in the original Super Mario Bros . , and all the other boss fights were basic ' jump on them or butt stomp for more damage and they're toast ' ones . Where some of the levels were challenging , the boss battles were anything but . Finally , what's with the new enemy designs ? I'm not against new enemies in a Mario game , but most of the new guys here really don't fit in with the style of the game and were more distracting than anything .
There are a lot of different multiplayer games , though a lot of them are pretty short and dumb . The one most people I know play the most is the VS mode where one person is Mario and the other's Luigi , and they try to take eachother's coins . These are a nice addition for younger kids , but I doubt anyone over 15 ' s going to get much out of it .
As you can tell , I didn't care much for New Super Mario Bros . , but I didn't hate it . I was just extremely disappointed . The game felt very rushed to me , and I didn't hesitate on selling it once I got everything . It certainly isn't worth the price it's going for now , and even with it being a top seller for the DS , it shouldn't be more than twenty bucks at this point . But if you haven't played a Mario game before , and have a regular DS or DS Lite , go with one of the GBA re-releases of the NES and SNES games . You'll get much more for your money .
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I know that this game has been out for a little while now but I just got around to playing it . I have always been a fan of the Mario games but this one was disappointing . First , I will say that it is too short . I was able to finish this game from start to finish in about 10 hours ( over 2 - 3 days ) . I felt like I could not thoroughly enjoy it because it was short . Second , it was a little too easy . I will say that I am basing this off of my age so that means that it may be a little more difficult for a child . I was looking for Yoshi and he wasn't there and neither were any costumes . The only power ups you get are big mushroom , small mushroom , fire flower , turtle shell and the star . I will say that it was fun to be a giant Mario ( big mushroom ) and a micro Mario ( small mushroom ) but you don't get those power ups often . Another pointless feature is the coins that you have to collect . At the end of the game , with the extra 20 coins you have , all you can get is a background for your menu screen . The bosses are also extremely easy . If you are expecting to get the same feeling as you got when you played Super Mario World ( SNES or Advance ) or Super Mario 3 , you will be disappointed . If you are big Mario fan and are just looking for something new with all the classic characters you may enjoy it otherwise , just rent it , beat it and return it .
069 4 I know that this game has been out for a little while now but I just got around to playing it . I have always been a fan of the Mario games but this one was disappointing . First , I will say that it is too short . I was able to finish this game from start to finish in about 10 hours ( over 2 - 3 days ) . I felt like I could not thoroughly enjoy it because it was short . Second , it was a little too easy . I will say that I am basing this off of my age so that means that it may be a little more difficult for a child . I was looking for Yoshi and he wasn't there and neither were any costumes . The only power ups you get are big mushroom , small mushroom , fire flower , turtle shell and the star . I will say that it was fun to be a giant Mario ( big mushroom ) and a micro Mario ( small mushroom ) but you don't get those power ups often . Another pointless feature is the coins that you have to collect . At the end of the game , with the extra 20 coins you have , all you can get is a background for your menu screen . The bosses are also extremely easy . If you are expecting to get the same feeling as you got when you played Super Mario World ( SNES or Advance ) or Super Mario 3 , you will be disappointed . If you are big Mario fan and are just looking for something new with all the classic characters you may enjoy it otherwise , just rent it , beat it and return it .
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I am an 8 year old girl . I really like this game . I can play it every day and never get bored of it . It's a lot of fun and always challenging . It's my favorite game .
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This is the best game on the ds . Period . The 3D maps and the 2D gameplay make an excellent match . Tons of enemies are in there , too . Here's a cheat to get Luigi as a playable character . While you are selecting a file , hold down R and L . Then you can play as Luigi . I hope this helps .
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I consider myself to be one the lucky 15 year-olds in the world to start off with the original NES as my first system . After years upon years of knowing Mario , and loving his franchise , it's hard to believe that I'm one of the few that KNOWS Mario in my generation . And just when you think the series was getting just a teensy bit lame with their overly expanded Mario Party series . . . . POP , and small double screened white thing comes out of nowhere and you tap stuff to play games . Brilliant .
And with all that said and done , Mario jumps onto the scene with the best way to go classic and new at the same time . NEW Super Mario Bros . will have you jumping blocks , stomping goombas , and kicki'n turtle shells just like the good'ol days . I've spent countless hours on this game , with a mix of Super Mario 64 and the original , this game introduces Mario to those who never played with him before .
The game is pretty lengthy on it's own , not to mention getting high-scores , star coins and secret warp cannons to other worlds . The game gets you playing for quite a while .
While at first the graphic style looked retarded too me , it really isn't . Mario and his enemies are in full 3 - D , and the backdrops and items are 2 - D . The style comes together extremely well . I've always imagined turning Mario gigantic to squish teeny turtles , seems my dream came true .
The music is spectacular , while I've been listening to remix upon remixes of the original theme ( dada da dada da ! ) I really expected them to bring out another hash of classic Mario tunes . . . . . they didn't . Instead came a slew of NEW tunes that busted out of the game as if saying You didn't really think this was the same game did ya ? I find myself to this day humming the official tune for the game .
As for after beating the game , there's a ton to do in the main-game ( as mentioned above ) but beside that are a ton of 2 to 4 player mini-games that are just a blast to play . While a few are straight from Super Mario 64 DS , there are also a bunch of new games that will have you playing with friends for hours , or improving your perfect score .
New Super Mario Bros . told the world that classic is still awesome , and Mario will always shine wherever there is a sign of fun . Make sure this is in your DS collection . Thank you so much for-a reading my review !
075 4 I consider myself to be one the lucky 15 year-olds in the world to start off with the original NES as my first system . After years upon years of knowing Mario , and loving his franchise , it's hard to believe that I'm one of the few that KNOWS Mario in my generation . And just when you think the series was getting just a teensy bit lame with their overly expanded Mario Party series . . . . POP , and small double screened white thing comes out of nowhere and you tap stuff to play games . Brilliant .
And with all that said and done , Mario jumps onto the scene with the best way to go classic and new at the same time . NEW Super Mario Bros . will have you jumping blocks , stomping goombas , and kicki'n turtle shells just like the good'ol days . I've spent countless hours on this game , with a mix of Super Mario 64 and the original , this game introduces Mario to those who never played with him before .
The game is pretty lengthy on it's own , not to mention getting high-scores , star coins and secret warp cannons to other worlds . The game gets you playing for quite a while .
While at first the graphic style looked retarded too me , it really isn't . Mario and his enemies are in full 3 - D , and the backdrops and items are 2 - D . The style comes together extremely well . I've always imagined turning Mario gigantic to squish teeny turtles , seems my dream came true .
The music is spectacular , while I've been listening to remix upon remixes of the original theme ( dada da dada da ! ) I really expected them to bring out another hash of classic Mario tunes . . . . . they didn't . Instead came a slew of NEW tunes that busted out of the game as if saying You didn't really think this was the same game did ya ? I find myself to this day humming the official tune for the game .
As for after beating the game , there's a ton to do in the main-game ( as mentioned above ) but beside that are a ton of 2 to 4 player mini-games that are just a blast to play . While a few are straight from Super Mario 64 DS , there are also a bunch of new games that will have you playing with friends for hours , or improving your perfect score .
New Super Mario Bros . told the world that classic is still awesome , and Mario will always shine wherever there is a sign of fun . Make sure this is in your DS collection . Thank you so much for-a reading my review !
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While the 3D Mario games that have come out since the release of Super Mario 64 are definitely fun in their own right , I've always been of the opinion that Mario is best suited to a 2D side-scrolling environment . New Super Mario Brothers combines the best of both worlds , bringing in the cool moves introduced by the 3D games while giving a gameplay experience that's on par with classics like Super Mario Brothers 3 and Super Mario World .
The plot of the game is familiar , to say the least . Princess Peach has been kidnapped yet again , this time by Bowser Junior , and it's up to Mario ( or Luigi , who is accessible through a code ) to save her . Like the Mario games of old , there is a world map and plenty of secret items , giving lots of reasons to go through the levels multiple times . The 3D graphics look excellent , and the variety of moves including the butt-stomp and the wall jump are welcome additions . In addition to the usual power-ups of the super mushroom , the fire flower , and the invincibility star , the game adds a mini-mushroom that allows Mario to enter special areas and walk on water , a blue shell that allows extra protection and the ability to rocket yourself across the screen like a koopa shell , and - - my personal favorite - - a mega mushroom that makes Mario grow to enormous size and allows him to smash anything on the screen for a short time . These power-ups are so fun that they even manage to make up for the fact that there's no leaf or cape that allows for flight .
The game is relatively short , and can be beaten straight through in just a few hours . However , as I mentioned earlier , there are many secrets , including two entire worlds , that can be unlocked after Bowser and son have been defeated . Additionally , the array of mini-games is an entertaining diversion , even though they're the same games from the DS's version of Super Mario 64 . The versus mini game is worth special mention , as it features Mario and Luigi fighting against each other across a variety of levels . That mode can be quite fun , especially when crazy items like the mega mushroom come into play .
All in all , New Super Mario Brothers provides some classic gameplay with the refreshing twist of new tricks and better graphics . It easily stands alongside the best games of the Mario franchise , and serves as an excellent introduction for young players who may not have experienced a side-scrolling Mario game before .
077 4 While the 3D Mario games that have come out since the release of Super Mario 64 are definitely fun in their own right , I've always been of the opinion that Mario is best suited to a 2D side-scrolling environment . New Super Mario Brothers combines the best of both worlds , bringing in the cool moves introduced by the 3D games while giving a gameplay experience that's on par with classics like Super Mario Brothers 3 and Super Mario World .
The plot of the game is familiar , to say the least . Princess Peach has been kidnapped yet again , this time by Bowser Junior , and it's up to Mario ( or Luigi , who is accessible through a code ) to save her . Like the Mario games of old , there is a world map and plenty of secret items , giving lots of reasons to go through the levels multiple times . The 3D graphics look excellent , and the variety of moves including the butt-stomp and the wall jump are welcome additions . In addition to the usual power-ups of the super mushroom , the fire flower , and the invincibility star , the game adds a mini-mushroom that allows Mario to enter special areas and walk on water , a blue shell that allows extra protection and the ability to rocket yourself across the screen like a koopa shell , and - - my personal favorite - - a mega mushroom that makes Mario grow to enormous size and allows him to smash anything on the screen for a short time . These power-ups are so fun that they even manage to make up for the fact that there's no leaf or cape that allows for flight .
The game is relatively short , and can be beaten straight through in just a few hours . However , as I mentioned earlier , there are many secrets , including two entire worlds , that can be unlocked after Bowser and son have been defeated . Additionally , the array of mini-games is an entertaining diversion , even though they're the same games from the DS's version of Super Mario 64 . The versus mini game is worth special mention , as it features Mario and Luigi fighting against each other across a variety of levels . That mode can be quite fun , especially when crazy items like the mega mushroom come into play .
All in all , New Super Mario Brothers provides some classic gameplay with the refreshing twist of new tricks and better graphics . It easily stands alongside the best games of the Mario franchise , and serves as an excellent introduction for young players who may not have experienced a side-scrolling Mario game before .
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My sister and I played this game , we really enjoyed , the addition of the Big and little Mushrooms where great as they open a whole new world in the Mario adventures .
I just feel the whole game is kind of short , I was able to finish the whole game in two days ( some friends have finished in 4 hours ) , and I'm not that good .
I was expecting more powers and more complex story line and this game doesn't deliver that .
079 4 My sister and I played this game , we really enjoyed , the addition of the Big and little Mushrooms where great as they open a whole new world in the Mario adventures .
I just feel the whole game is kind of short , I was able to finish the whole game in two days ( some friends have finished in 4 hours ) , and I'm not that good .
I was expecting more powers and more complex story line and this game doesn't deliver that .
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Pros :
- - Beautiful graphics .
- - Levels full of creative new takes on classic ideas .
- - Very fun gameplay .
Cons :
- - The difficulty level is not very high .
- - Some of the mini games are not fun .
New Super Mario Brothers is one of the best Mario games that I have played in a long time . It hearkens back to the classic gameplay formula of some of the very early Mario games while adding fresh touches and not just in the form of mushrooms that make Mario giant or tiny . Nearly every other level has some unique and usually cute new idea attached to it .
The graphics are beautiful , some of the best on the DS , and very appropriate to this type of game . The music is nice and I appreciated the themes from earlier games , though I wish that there were a few more tunes . Just the main game alone is easily worth the price , but New Super Mario Brothers comes with a large number of mini games . Most of these are not terribly fun , but there are three or four that I have spent hours playing .
My biggest complaint about this game is that it is too easy . I probably could have beat it in a day if I had wanted to do so . Collecting the big coins is supposed to add some difficulty , and it does , but it would be much more effective if there were better rewards , such as extra playable levels , for doing so .
Still , this is a very fun game . One of my favorites on the DS and I would recommend it to anyone who loves Mario .
081 4 Pros :
- - Beautiful graphics .
- - Levels full of creative new takes on classic ideas .
- - Very fun gameplay .
Cons :
- - The difficulty level is not very high .
- - Some of the mini games are not fun .
New Super Mario Brothers is one of the best Mario games that I have played in a long time . It hearkens back to the classic gameplay formula of some of the very early Mario games while adding fresh touches and not just in the form of mushrooms that make Mario giant or tiny . Nearly every other level has some unique and usually cute new idea attached to it .
The graphics are beautiful , some of the best on the DS , and very appropriate to this type of game . The music is nice and I appreciated the themes from earlier games , though I wish that there were a few more tunes . Just the main game alone is easily worth the price , but New Super Mario Brothers comes with a large number of mini games . Most of these are not terribly fun , but there are three or four that I have spent hours playing .
My biggest complaint about this game is that it is too easy . I probably could have beat it in a day if I had wanted to do so . Collecting the big coins is supposed to add some difficulty , and it does , but it would be much more effective if there were better rewards , such as extra playable levels , for doing so .
Still , this is a very fun game . One of my favorites on the DS and I would recommend it to anyone who loves Mario .
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I'm an 11 year old girl and this game is by far my favorite . I like all sorts of games - pets , mysteries and action . The one annoying part is when you get stuck on a level . Ussually I wait a few weeks , go back to it and beat it . Also , YOU CAN GET TO WORLDS 7 AND 4 ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
PROS :
Awsome graphics
variety of levels
never gets repetitive
not aimed at a certain age group
FUN
does not end to early
CONS :
Some levels hard to beat
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Very Impressed ! They really did update it in lots of many ways that it feels great to actually play it . Very enjoyable . I am a huge Mario fan and love the fact that they changed the music and updated lots of stuff . Great job ! I higly recomend it .
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This game is as much fun for adults as it is for children . I remember Super Mario Brothers when I was younger . We have all had fun playing the game . You won't be sorry when you buy this one !
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The New Super Mario Bros . for the Nintendo DS is a must-have for any DS owner . With crisp graphics , excellent level design , simplistic pickup-and-play gameplay , classic Mario music , and tons of extra things to unlock this game might just be the best Mario has seen yet . It uses 3 - D , cleaner , graphics , both the top and bottom screens , and although not using the touch screen in the single player it does have bunch of touch screen oriented minigames . Mario transfers seamlessly onto a new platform and retains all his old charm while adding new twists for the current game system .
Single Player :
Like the normal Mario games in the beginning of the game you see a short cutscene of Princess Peach being captured . The difference from the older games is that instead of Bowser kidnapping her , it's Baby Bowser who's committing the crime . The game is built similarly to other games with 6 worlds that you have to beat to get to the end and 2 worlds that are optional . Each world has either one or two castles . The towers have Baby Bowser at the end and you need to beat him to progress to the next level . The castles have a random boss at the end , the bosses vary from Bowser to Monty Mole in a tank to a giant Piranha Plant . Both the Baby Bowser you fight and the bosses progress in difficulty as you progress through the game . Each world has a bunch of levels in it . In the first world the levels are simple and easy , but as you progress through the game they get much more challenging . World 8 ' s levels are very challenging and complex . They each take a long time and many tries to beat . At the end of the game you rescue Princess Peach and view the credits , but the replay value is another high point of this game .
Each level is built with 2 - D mechanics and includes you walking , jumping , sliding , and enemy beating to victory . Simple Koopas and Goombas are joined by walking jack-o-lanterns , bats , and spiders in Mario's the new enemies are added and progress in difficulty throughout Mario's 8 - world tromp . Most levels have classic pipes leading you down underground ( and on the bottom screen ) for another short trek before another pipe takes you back above ground . Secret pipes are hard to find and may lead to alternate exits and unlock secrets . All the levels are designed well and are incredible fun .
This game is filled to the brim with unlockable levels , worlds , and many secrets . If you want to have a 100% complete game it's going to take a very long time . This adds to the replay value making it tremendously fun to replay the game and as you unlock new levels finding even more secrets in those levels . If that isn't good enough to double the playing time of your original run-through of the game there are also three star coins in each level . Each of these has you performing some sort of hard-to-do thing , may it be doing a dangerous stunt , or using your wits to navigate a puzzle , these coins will add a whole new aspect of challenge to the game . The replay value in this game truly is absurdly gigantic .
On the topic of powerups there are mega mushrooms , tiny mushrooms , normal mushrooms , fire flowers , shells , and-of course-invulnerability . One is the mega mushroom and one is the tiny mushroom . The mega mushroom makes you gigantic and you can just walk through blocks and enemies on your rampage through the level . This is extremely fun and also gives you a few one-ups at the end depending on how much you destroyed . The tiny mushroom will make Mario tiny . This allows him to walk on water and jump really high , but you need to ground pound on enemies heads to beat them . The main reason you'd ever use mini Mario is to unlock things . There are mini pipes that only mini Mario can go in and certain bosses if beaten with mini Mario will unlock new things . If Mini Mario is hit he'll die . The normal mushroom turns Mario into big Mario . Where if Mario is hit once he will die , if big Mario is hit he will go down a size into normal Mario . Fire Flowers turn Mario into Fire Mario . As Fire Mario he can shoot fireballs at enemies which make it much easier to beat them . When Fire Mario is hit he turns into big Mario . The shell turns Mario into Shell Mario . As shell Mario when he crouches he hides inside the shell , and although he can't move , he is invincible to enemy attacks . When shell Mario gets hit he turns into big Mario . Invulnerability well , it makes Mario invulnerable .
Multiplayer and Minigames :
The minigames that come with this game are incredibly fun . Unfortunately there aren't very many and many of them are the same as the minigames and Super Mario 64 DS . There are a few new games though and they are very entertaining . They also make great use of the stylus which makes up for the single player's lack of touch-screen usage . There are also a set of multiplayer minigames . Most of them are fun , although a couple are boring and dull . They are mostly simple , but do make for a pretty good multiplayer experience .
A solely multiplayer mode is Mario vs . Luigi . In this you compete with a friend to get stars in one of five different courses . This is also like a multiplayer mode in Super Mario 64 DS , except in a flat environment . If you jump on your opponent's head they will lose a star . This mode is shallow and gets old pretty soon . All five stages are similar and soon it gets boring and repetitive . This mode quickly loses its shine and does not add anything good to the overall game .
Overall :
Level Design : 9.5 / 10
Music and Sound Effects : 8.5 / 10
Storyline : 7 / 10
Minigames : 8 / 10
Touch Screen Use : 7 / 10
Control : 9 / 10
Replay Value : 10 / 10
Enjoyment Level : 10 / 10
Overall : 9.0
089 4 The New Super Mario Bros . for the Nintendo DS is a must-have for any DS owner . With crisp graphics , excellent level design , simplistic pickup-and-play gameplay , classic Mario music , and tons of extra things to unlock this game might just be the best Mario has seen yet . It uses 3 - D , cleaner , graphics , both the top and bottom screens , and although not using the touch screen in the single player it does have bunch of touch screen oriented minigames . Mario transfers seamlessly onto a new platform and retains all his old charm while adding new twists for the current game system .
Single Player :
Like the normal Mario games in the beginning of the game you see a short cutscene of Princess Peach being captured . The difference from the older games is that instead of Bowser kidnapping her , it's Baby Bowser who's committing the crime . The game is built similarly to other games with 6 worlds that you have to beat to get to the end and 2 worlds that are optional . Each world has either one or two castles . The towers have Baby Bowser at the end and you need to beat him to progress to the next level . The castles have a random boss at the end , the bosses vary from Bowser to Monty Mole in a tank to a giant Piranha Plant . Both the Baby Bowser you fight and the bosses progress in difficulty as you progress through the game . Each world has a bunch of levels in it . In the first world the levels are simple and easy , but as you progress through the game they get much more challenging . World 8 ' s levels are very challenging and complex . They each take a long time and many tries to beat . At the end of the game you rescue Princess Peach and view the credits , but the replay value is another high point of this game .
Each level is built with 2 - D mechanics and includes you walking , jumping , sliding , and enemy beating to victory . Simple Koopas and Goombas are joined by walking jack-o-lanterns , bats , and spiders in Mario's the new enemies are added and progress in difficulty throughout Mario's 8 - world tromp . Most levels have classic pipes leading you down underground ( and on the bottom screen ) for another short trek before another pipe takes you back above ground . Secret pipes are hard to find and may lead to alternate exits and unlock secrets . All the levels are designed well and are incredible fun .
This game is filled to the brim with unlockable levels , worlds , and many secrets . If you want to have a 100% complete game it's going to take a very long time . This adds to the replay value making it tremendously fun to replay the game and as you unlock new levels finding even more secrets in those levels . If that isn't good enough to double the playing time of your original run-through of the game there are also three star coins in each level . Each of these has you performing some sort of hard-to-do thing , may it be doing a dangerous stunt , or using your wits to navigate a puzzle , these coins will add a whole new aspect of challenge to the game . The replay value in this game truly is absurdly gigantic .
On the topic of powerups there are mega mushrooms , tiny mushrooms , normal mushrooms , fire flowers , shells , and-of course-invulnerability . One is the mega mushroom and one is the tiny mushroom . The mega mushroom makes you gigantic and you can just walk through blocks and enemies on your rampage through the level . This is extremely fun and also gives you a few one-ups at the end depending on how much you destroyed . The tiny mushroom will make Mario tiny . This allows him to walk on water and jump really high , but you need to ground pound on enemies heads to beat them . The main reason you'd ever use mini Mario is to unlock things . There are mini pipes that only mini Mario can go in and certain bosses if beaten with mini Mario will unlock new things . If Mini Mario is hit he'll die . The normal mushroom turns Mario into big Mario . Where if Mario is hit once he will die , if big Mario is hit he will go down a size into normal Mario . Fire Flowers turn Mario into Fire Mario . As Fire Mario he can shoot fireballs at enemies which make it much easier to beat them . When Fire Mario is hit he turns into big Mario . The shell turns Mario into Shell Mario . As shell Mario when he crouches he hides inside the shell , and although he can't move , he is invincible to enemy attacks . When shell Mario gets hit he turns into big Mario . Invulnerability well , it makes Mario invulnerable .
Multiplayer and Minigames :
The minigames that come with this game are incredibly fun . Unfortunately there aren't very many and many of them are the same as the minigames and Super Mario 64 DS . There are a few new games though and they are very entertaining . They also make great use of the stylus which makes up for the single player's lack of touch-screen usage . There are also a set of multiplayer minigames . Most of them are fun , although a couple are boring and dull . They are mostly simple , but do make for a pretty good multiplayer experience .
A solely multiplayer mode is Mario vs . Luigi . In this you compete with a friend to get stars in one of five different courses . This is also like a multiplayer mode in Super Mario 64 DS , except in a flat environment . If you jump on your opponent's head they will lose a star . This mode is shallow and gets old pretty soon . All five stages are similar and soon it gets boring and repetitive . This mode quickly loses its shine and does not add anything good to the overall game .
Overall :
Level Design : 9.5 / 10
Music and Sound Effects : 8.5 / 10
Storyline : 7 / 10
Minigames : 8 / 10
Touch Screen Use : 7 / 10
Control : 9 / 10
Replay Value : 10 / 10
Enjoyment Level : 10 / 10
Overall : 9.0
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This game is classic mario style but with all of his cool new moves and some new power ups like the Giant mushroom . Game play is fun and easy for kids ( platformer ) . Colors are vibrant and shading is flawless . Also features vs . mode and mini games that are especially fun to play with the stylus . My son and I really liked this one . To bad he lost it just one month later . Downside to such small cartridges .
091 4 This game is classic mario style but with all of his cool new moves and some new power ups like the Giant mushroom . Game play is fun and easy for kids ( platformer ) . Colors are vibrant and shading is flawless . Also features vs . mode and mini games that are especially fun to play with the stylus . My son and I really liked this one . To bad he lost it just one month later . Downside to such small cartridges .
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This is a standard mario game . The DS double screens allow for some fun extra features like back up items and a scale of how far through a level you are . The game only takes about 8 hours to beat , but it is still very fun . If you love Mario you'll love this . If you want a game thats hard to beat you maybe disappointed .
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New Super Mario Bros . has been one of the most anticipated games for the Nintendo DS . It has been 14 years since the last 2D traditional Mario game ( Super Mario Land 2 , not Super Mario World , as many think ) , although many spin-offs and two 3D games have appeared . New Super Mario Bros . tries to have classic 2D gameplay combined with 3D characters , but how well does it play ?
Presentation 8.5 / 10
There are 80 levels , only 10 less from Super Mario Bros . 3 . That sounds very promising , but we'll get to that later . There is a competitive multiplayer mode , in which your Mario brother has try to collect the most stars . I found this to be very addictive , but some may find it repetitive . There are also minigames from Super Mario 64 DS with a few new ones . They are fun , but there are only two new single-player minigames . Fortunately , there are much more new minigames for multiplayer , which can get very addictive , but can it also , once again , be very repetitive .
Graphics 9.0 / 10
The graphics are great . While Mario and the main villains are animated in 3D , many enemies and objects are pre-rendered sprites . The backgrounds are also in 2D , but there is parallax scrolling in the backgrounds giving you a feel of depth . The result of all these graphical features is what many call a 2.5D effect ( 3D or 3D-like graphics , but 2D gameplay and part 2D graphics ) .
Gameplay 7.8 / 10
This is the heart of the every game , as graphics are not everything . However , New Super Mario Bros is rather disappointing in this category .
One reason is that the game is called NEW Super Mario Bros , so everything should have been NEW . While the level designs are NEW , there aren't many NEW elements .
The NEW power-ups include the Mega and Mini Mushrooms , and the Blue Shell . The Mega Mushroom makes you huge and is fun to use , but it is often useless because you will get stuck in places because you are so big . The Mini Mushroom makes you tiny to access secrets areas in the game , but you will die more easily . The Blue Shell essentially turns you into a Koopa , but it isn't very helpful except for getting into some secret areas . All these power-ups are very uncommon and once you have one , they are often useless . Even though there is a Lakitu Cloud you can fly , there should have been some real flying power-ups .
Another reason is that the game is simply too short . While defenders may argue that the developers were designing the game with non-gamers in mind , but many gamers are now very disappointed at the game's replay value . Even worse , Takashi Tezuka , one of the game's designers , said in a Nintendo Power interview that there would be lots of replay value , but he lied . Even with a clunky save system that only allows you to save after you clear a tower or a castle , you can zip though the game in just a few hours . While collecting and spending Star Coins does encourage replay value , you can save when you spend Star Coins , spoiling the difficulty of the game even more . And while there are 80 levels in total , many are just too short .
This game doesn't use the much of the Nintendo DS's special capabilites . They could have modified it a tiny bit and make the graphics 2D to design this game for the Game Boy Advance , The Mario series has often defined new standards in gaming , but what's the new standard in this Mario game ? There simply isn't any new standard set by this game .
Additionally , if such video game review sites such as IGN or GameSpot existed at the time of the older Mario games , they would give most of the games a perfect 10 / 10 . This game simply does not live up to its predecessors .
If this were the best Mario game , it would be DS Game Of The Year on IGN or Best DS Game of 2006 on GameSpot . But no , they gave the awards to Elite Beat Agents , showing that this is not the best game on the system .
Lasting Appeal 6.9 / 10
With the lack of replay value , and the developers lying about there being lots of replay value , this game is very disappointing for me . Non-gamers , however , will find that there is lots to explore .
Conclusion
With criticism aside , however , this game can still let you relive good memories of the 1980s and 1990s ( If you were born at that time ! ) , but shows you that too much nostalgia can be bad , although it isn't that bad in this case . It does capture the spirit of the original Super Mario Bros . and is quite addictive for some , but repetitive for others . However , non-gamers would be very pleased with this game . However , this is not the best Mario game ever , and in the next five years , many may think this is one of the worst Mario games ever due to its lack of defining a new standard in gaming .
Final Score : 8.9 / 10 , recommended for non-gamers , but not the best Mario game .
095 4 New Super Mario Bros . has been one of the most anticipated games for the Nintendo DS . It has been 14 years since the last 2D traditional Mario game ( Super Mario Land 2 , not Super Mario World , as many think ) , although many spin-offs and two 3D games have appeared . New Super Mario Bros . tries to have classic 2D gameplay combined with 3D characters , but how well does it play ?
Presentation 8.5 / 10
There are 80 levels , only 10 less from Super Mario Bros . 3 . That sounds very promising , but we'll get to that later . There is a competitive multiplayer mode , in which your Mario brother has try to collect the most stars . I found this to be very addictive , but some may find it repetitive . There are also minigames from Super Mario 64 DS with a few new ones . They are fun , but there are only two new single-player minigames . Fortunately , there are much more new minigames for multiplayer , which can get very addictive , but can it also , once again , be very repetitive .
Graphics 9.0 / 10
The graphics are great . While Mario and the main villains are animated in 3D , many enemies and objects are pre-rendered sprites . The backgrounds are also in 2D , but there is parallax scrolling in the backgrounds giving you a feel of depth . The result of all these graphical features is what many call a 2.5D effect ( 3D or 3D-like graphics , but 2D gameplay and part 2D graphics ) .
Gameplay 7.8 / 10
This is the heart of the every game , as graphics are not everything . However , New Super Mario Bros is rather disappointing in this category .
One reason is that the game is called NEW Super Mario Bros , so everything should have been NEW . While the level designs are NEW , there aren't many NEW elements .
The NEW power-ups include the Mega and Mini Mushrooms , and the Blue Shell . The Mega Mushroom makes you huge and is fun to use , but it is often useless because you will get stuck in places because you are so big . The Mini Mushroom makes you tiny to access secrets areas in the game , but you will die more easily . The Blue Shell essentially turns you into a Koopa , but it isn't very helpful except for getting into some secret areas . All these power-ups are very uncommon and once you have one , they are often useless . Even though there is a Lakitu Cloud you can fly , there should have been some real flying power-ups .
Another reason is that the game is simply too short . While defenders may argue that the developers were designing the game with non-gamers in mind , but many gamers are now very disappointed at the game's replay value . Even worse , Takashi Tezuka , one of the game's designers , said in a Nintendo Power interview that there would be lots of replay value , but he lied . Even with a clunky save system that only allows you to save after you clear a tower or a castle , you can zip though the game in just a few hours . While collecting and spending Star Coins does encourage replay value , you can save when you spend Star Coins , spoiling the difficulty of the game even more . And while there are 80 levels in total , many are just too short .
This game doesn't use the much of the Nintendo DS's special capabilites . They could have modified it a tiny bit and make the graphics 2D to design this game for the Game Boy Advance , The Mario series has often defined new standards in gaming , but what's the new standard in this Mario game ? There simply isn't any new standard set by this game .
Additionally , if such video game review sites such as IGN or GameSpot existed at the time of the older Mario games , they would give most of the games a perfect 10 / 10 . This game simply does not live up to its predecessors .
If this were the best Mario game , it would be DS Game Of The Year on IGN or Best DS Game of 2006 on GameSpot . But no , they gave the awards to Elite Beat Agents , showing that this is not the best game on the system .
Lasting Appeal 6.9 / 10
With the lack of replay value , and the developers lying about there being lots of replay value , this game is very disappointing for me . Non-gamers , however , will find that there is lots to explore .
Conclusion
With criticism aside , however , this game can still let you relive good memories of the 1980s and 1990s ( If you were born at that time ! ) , but shows you that too much nostalgia can be bad , although it isn't that bad in this case . It does capture the spirit of the original Super Mario Bros . and is quite addictive for some , but repetitive for others . However , non-gamers would be very pleased with this game . However , this is not the best Mario game ever , and in the next five years , many may think this is one of the worst Mario games ever due to its lack of defining a new standard in gaming .
Final Score : 8.9 / 10 , recommended for non-gamers , but not the best Mario game .
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To be honest , despite the fact that Mario is probably THE most well-known and popular character in Nintendo's repertoire and probably in gamedom period , I always had an inkling towards stuff like Legend of Zelda or Final Fantasy . Like many game franchises , there's enough familiarity and basic gameplay that anyone can pick up but in the end you want to feel like that was one of the best Marios ever . In that regard , New Super Mario Bros is enjoyable in a way but it's also a bit too familiar and certain things are kind of all over the place .
Story : Oh , do I have to say this ? Okay fine , here goes : Princess got kidnapped and Mario has to go save her and in order to do so he has to keep travelling to different worlds to get there . I mean , Mario plots have never been about this so if you're thinking something even remotely in-depth as far as Mario is concerned like its Paper series , check your head .
Graphics : This is where the game shines . While it's still 2D graphics , they're pretty attractive , well-animated and incredibly colorful . The overworld graphics resemble the board game look of Mario Party which gives it a better immersive quality rather than a yellow circle ( Super Mario World ) or a black square ( Mario 3 ) .
Sound / Music : Surprisingly it's kind of forgettable . The music fits the world but it feels somewhat detached as if playing the game makes you tune out what you're hearing . Despite the fact that it's fine in the game , I call this a stereo game : I just put on a cd rather than listen to the game itself .
Gameplay : Same as always : jump button , special button such as getting a flower you can shoot fireballs . The one problem is that the special button also acts as a sort of run but strangely Mario just feels sluggish which I've never had a problem with in a Mario game . There were times that I died simply because Mario didn't run fast enough to leap a ledge or simply he would just . . . slip off . I named it Butterfingers syndrome when I was young .
The main selling point I guess is that Mario can nab a Large Mushroom and he essentially becomes Mariozilla where he just rampages through the level with a meter showing his escalading destruction . It's a neat idea but it either doesn't last long enough or it's just something that's not as fundamental to the gameplay . Think back to when Leafs and Feathers brought about new level exits and secrets but here it's just fun in a destroy ! destroy ! kinda way .
Is it challenging for the young ones ? It can be . Couple stages bugged me but whether that was my bad abilities ( doubt it ) or the game itself ( maybe ) but it's still one of the better DS games you can find but it's probably not its best .
097 4 To be honest , despite the fact that Mario is probably THE most well-known and popular character in Nintendo's repertoire and probably in gamedom period , I always had an inkling towards stuff like Legend of Zelda or Final Fantasy . Like many game franchises , there's enough familiarity and basic gameplay that anyone can pick up but in the end you want to feel like that was one of the best Marios ever . In that regard , New Super Mario Bros is enjoyable in a way but it's also a bit too familiar and certain things are kind of all over the place .
Story : Oh , do I have to say this ? Okay fine , here goes : Princess got kidnapped and Mario has to go save her and in order to do so he has to keep travelling to different worlds to get there . I mean , Mario plots have never been about this so if you're thinking something even remotely in-depth as far as Mario is concerned like its Paper series , check your head .
Graphics : This is where the game shines . While it's still 2D graphics , they're pretty attractive , well-animated and incredibly colorful . The overworld graphics resemble the board game look of Mario Party which gives it a better immersive quality rather than a yellow circle ( Super Mario World ) or a black square ( Mario 3 ) .
Sound / Music : Surprisingly it's kind of forgettable . The music fits the world but it feels somewhat detached as if playing the game makes you tune out what you're hearing . Despite the fact that it's fine in the game , I call this a stereo game : I just put on a cd rather than listen to the game itself .
Gameplay : Same as always : jump button , special button such as getting a flower you can shoot fireballs . The one problem is that the special button also acts as a sort of run but strangely Mario just feels sluggish which I've never had a problem with in a Mario game . There were times that I died simply because Mario didn't run fast enough to leap a ledge or simply he would just . . . slip off . I named it Butterfingers syndrome when I was young .
The main selling point I guess is that Mario can nab a Large Mushroom and he essentially becomes Mariozilla where he just rampages through the level with a meter showing his escalading destruction . It's a neat idea but it either doesn't last long enough or it's just something that's not as fundamental to the gameplay . Think back to when Leafs and Feathers brought about new level exits and secrets but here it's just fun in a destroy ! destroy ! kinda way .
Is it challenging for the young ones ? It can be . Couple stages bugged me but whether that was my bad abilities ( doubt it ) or the game itself ( maybe ) but it's still one of the better DS games you can find but it's probably not its best .
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Overall a great Mario game with all of the old and alot of new . Also if you get tired and need to take a break from the game , there is a large selection of mini-games . whak-a-mole , some memory games , a few action games , and my fav . and extremely addicting is the bomb game .
This was the game that I purchased with my DS and I'm glad it was my first selection , although it may prove difficult for younger kids , and new gamers .
099 4 Overall a great Mario game with all of the old and alot of new . Also if you get tired and need to take a break from the game , there is a large selection of mini-games . whak-a-mole , some memory games , a few action games , and my fav . and extremely addicting is the bomb game .
This was the game that I purchased with my DS and I'm glad it was my first selection , although it may prove difficult for younger kids , and new gamers .
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hi .
I share a DS with my brother ( boo hoo ) and this was the first game we got . We both love it . The game length is great , and so is the music . I LOVE the mini games .
My brother has the old mario game for nintendo 64 , and we still play that sometimes .
Anybody would fall in love with this game , as it is addicting . Once I start playing , I can't stop until my brother snatches it out of my hands !
Great game for any age . I wonder waht Yoshi's Island 2 is like ? ? ? ? ?
101 4 hi .
I share a DS with my brother ( boo hoo ) and this was the first game we got . We both love it . The game length is great , and so is the music . I LOVE the mini games .
My brother has the old mario game for nintendo 64 , and we still play that sometimes .
Anybody would fall in love with this game , as it is addicting . Once I start playing , I can't stop until my brother snatches it out of my hands !
Great game for any age . I wonder waht Yoshi's Island 2 is like ? ? ? ? ?
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Nintendo has done it again . I have been a Mario fan since the NES days . I never enjoyed any of the other ones more than Super Mario Bros . I was sure I would like this game , but not as much as the original . If I don't though , it is a very tight race . The graphics are wonderful ( my previous handheld was a GBC - so you can only imagine . ) The colors are vivid and the sound is good . And it is also easy to control . I now own 8 DS games and this one is my favorite . Also , you will never get bored with all the mini games included . I would highly recommend this game .
103 4 Nintendo has done it again . I have been a Mario fan since the NES days . I never enjoyed any of the other ones more than Super Mario Bros . I was sure I would like this game , but not as much as the original . If I don't though , it is a very tight race . The graphics are wonderful ( my previous handheld was a GBC - so you can only imagine . ) The colors are vivid and the sound is good . And it is also easy to control . I now own 8 DS games and this one is my favorite . Also , you will never get bored with all the mini games included . I would highly recommend this game .
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I've been playing only a few hours , and although for a moment I was thinking oh no , I'm halfway through and I'll be done soon I realised that I still would need to go back and get all of the coins , not to mention there are some rather engrossing mini-games .
All in all , a great game .
105 4 I've been playing only a few hours , and although for a moment I was thinking oh no , I'm halfway through and I'll be done soon I realised that I still would need to go back and get all of the coins , not to mention there are some rather engrossing mini-games .
All in all , a great game .
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With a new updated , this game seems to be more fun to play . Especially when mario can become very big one and destroy everything . ( that's so cool )
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Nintendo has hit another grand slam with New Super Mario bros !
This is the best game i have and i just got it a few days ago .
I cant believe that i didnt get it earlier ! Although most of the mini games are repeats , they still are good with better graphics than the gameboy versions . The story is good , and takes a while to get through , so you wont have to buy another game to soon.There is also an amazing multiplayer mode that i havent gotten to try yet.If your looking for an awesome adventure in Mario form , GET THIS GAME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
109 4 Nintendo has hit another grand slam with New Super Mario bros !
This is the best game i have and i just got it a few days ago .
I cant believe that i didnt get it earlier ! Although most of the mini games are repeats , they still are good with better graphics than the gameboy versions . The story is good , and takes a while to get through , so you wont have to buy another game to soon.There is also an amazing multiplayer mode that i havent gotten to try yet.If your looking for an awesome adventure in Mario form , GET THIS GAME ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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This is such a fun and addictive game . I never thought I'd say this , but Nintendo made the original Mario Bros . game BETTER ! Better graphics , cool new powers and levels , without bastardizing any of the original awesomeness .
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this is definatly the best game i have ever palyed on the ds . it is like the old one ecxept for the graphics which are 50 times better on the ds . i highly recomend this game . there is only one thing i dont like . you cant save at any level . you have to play through like 5 levels before you can save . i still love the game though . it is the best of all of the games that i own .
113 4 this is definatly the best game i have ever palyed on the ds . it is like the old one ecxept for the graphics which are 50 times better on the ds . i highly recomend this game . there is only one thing i dont like . you cant save at any level . you have to play through like 5 levels before you can save . i still love the game though . it is the best of all of the games that i own .
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Challenging and deeply emerging gameplay that only nintendo can bring . Updated graphics with the old school play mechanics of the original Super Mario Brothers series on the original nintendo entertainment system .
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This game is so much fun . It would be a plus if there was more cool features but it had plenty , i guess i am just being greedy because this is a game i played when i was growing up and now its nice to play it again with better graphics and other improvements . oh and most importantly , you can play with your friends multi player game option thats going to keep you guys busy for hours - laughing and screaming , its great ! - its too much to explain in terms of what makes the multi player so awesome but it is , it really really is .
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This game is so much fun . It would be a plus if there was more cool features but it had plenty , i guess i am just being greedy because this is a game i played when i was growing up and now its nice to play it again with better graphics and other improvements . oh and most importantly , you can play with your friends multi player game option thats going to keep you guys busy for hours - laughing and screaming , its great ! - its too much to explain in terms of what makes the multi player so awesome but it is , it really really is .
118 4 This game is so much fun . It would be a plus if there was more cool features but it had plenty , i guess i am just being greedy because this is a game i played when i was growing up and now its nice to play it again with better graphics and other improvements . oh and most importantly , you can play with your friends multi player game option thats going to keep you guys busy for hours - laughing and screaming , its great ! - its too much to explain in terms of what makes the multi player so awesome but it is , it really really is .
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I'm a 30 - something-year-old Mom . Having grown up with the ORIGINAL Mario Brothers on NES and Super Nintendo , I found the game was still just as entertaining to play as when I was a teenager . Excellent choice .
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I'm a 30 - something-year-old Mom . Having grown up with the ORIGINAL Mario Brothers on NES and Super Nintendo , I found the game was still just as entertaining to play as when I was a teenager . Excellent choice .
121 4 I'm a 30 - something-year-old Mom . Having grown up with the ORIGINAL Mario Brothers on NES and Super Nintendo , I found the game was still just as entertaining to play as when I was a teenager . Excellent choice .
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My 5 1 / 2 year old son is absolutely smitten with this game . Although his favorite is still the version for the Wii , this makes both short and long trips in the car a pleasure .
Great game play ( yeah , he has let me go at it ) and very close to the big-screen version .
Get it .
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My 5 1 / 2 year old son is absolutely smitten with this game . Although his favorite is still the version for the Wii , this makes both short and long trips in the car a pleasure .
Great game play ( yeah , he has let me go at it ) and very close to the big-screen version .
Get it .
124 4 My 5 1 / 2 year old son is absolutely smitten with this game . Although his favorite is still the version for the Wii , this makes both short and long trips in the car a pleasure .
Great game play ( yeah , he has let me go at it ) and very close to the big-screen version .
Get it .
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My kids love this game more than any other . The whole family gets in on the fun when they will let us ! ! Great purchase . . .
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My kids love this game more than any other . The whole family gets in on the fun when they will let us ! ! Great purchase . . .
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My husband and I purchased this game along with the nintendo dsi for our daughter's 7th birthday . After needing a little bit of guidance from her daddy and how to get through a certain part of the game he has completely taken over lol , which is odd because my husband is SOOO NOT a gamer ! But here I am , by request , to buy him his very own copy so he and my daughter will have their own and no one misses out on game play . By far the best ds game we have ever purchased !
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My husband and I purchased this game along with the nintendo dsi for our daughter's 7th birthday . After needing a little bit of guidance from her daddy and how to get through a certain part of the game he has completely taken over lol , which is odd because my husband is SOOO NOT a gamer ! But here I am , by request , to buy him his very own copy so he and my daughter will have their own and no one misses out on game play . By far the best ds game we have ever purchased !
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New Super Mario Bros . is like a supercharged mixture of Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World . There are so many extras , so many secrets , and so many alternate paths inside and out of actual game levels that you can really have a different experience each time you play . This game certainly ranks as one of the most fun .
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It's an ok game for those interested in platforming games . Somewhat frustrating when you have to go all the way to midpoint in order to save your progress .
Overall , it's a fun game and good for those who loved the Mario series throughout the console's history .
134 4 It's an ok game for those interested in platforming games . Somewhat frustrating when you have to go all the way to midpoint in order to save your progress .
Overall , it's a fun game and good for those who loved the Mario series throughout the console's history .
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Our six-year old daughter loves this game . With a little help from her cousin , she was able to go really far . I enjoy the game also . It brings back fond memories of playing Mario when gaming was still a novelty . Buy it ! It won't dissapoint you .
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Mini games are kind of fun , they rely on different skill sets , one even uses the microphone .
The overall game itself is a combination of elements from Mario Bros 1 - 3 , Super Mario World , and Mario 64 . The stylus isn't used much for the normal game , but the controls are easy enough . You basically have the same controls as Mario Bros 1 . The most frustrating part of the game is the save system . Granted , most of the levels are very easy and short . But many people have normal lives outside of games , so we tend to rely on frequent saves . In New Super Mario Bros , you can only save after major milestones or after you beat certain areas of the map ( castles are one example ) . The graphics and sound are top notch , typical of all Super Mario games . Again , there are elements of all the previous Mario games in the DS version . Some of the sounds and moves are directly from Mario 3 and Mario World , while the audio sound bytes reminded me of Mario 64 .
There's no Yoshi or any way to fly / float / glide . These are major drawbacks to the game .
Overall , the game gets 4 / 5 stars .
Pros : Mario fans rejoice , you get a nicely made Mario game for the DS . Easy controls for all ages , lots of familiar elements from previous Mario games . Excellent graphics and sound .
Cons : Frustrating save system , easy levels , short game , no Yoshi , no way to fly .
Overall : 4 / 5 stars because it is still worth buying for the DS .
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New Super Mario Brothers DS
Mini games are kind of fun , they rely on different skill sets , one even uses the microphone .
The overall game itself is a combination of elements from Mario Bros 1 - 3 , Super Mario World , and Mario 64 . The stylus isn't used much for the normal game , but the controls are easy enough . You basically have the same controls as Mario Bros 1 . The most frustrating part of the game is the save system . Granted , most of the levels are very easy and short . But many people have normal lives outside of games , so we tend to rely on frequent saves . In New Super Mario Bros , you can only save after major milestones or after you beat certain areas of the map ( castles are one example ) . The graphics and sound are top notch , typical of all Super Mario games . Again , there are elements of all the previous Mario games in the DS version . Some of the sounds and moves are directly from Mario 3 and Mario World , while the audio sound bytes reminded me of Mario 64 .
There's no Yoshi or any way to fly / float / glide . These are major drawbacks to the game .
Overall , the game gets 4 / 5 stars .
Pros : Mario fans rejoice , you get a nicely made Mario game for the DS . Easy controls for all ages , lots of familiar elements from previous Mario games . Excellent graphics and sound .
Cons : Frustrating save system , easy levels , short game , no Yoshi , no way to fly .
Overall : 4 / 5 stars because it is still worth buying for the DS .
139 4 New Super Mario Brothers DS
Mini games are kind of fun , they rely on different skill sets , one even uses the microphone .
The overall game itself is a combination of elements from Mario Bros 1 - 3 , Super Mario World , and Mario 64 . The stylus isn't used much for the normal game , but the controls are easy enough . You basically have the same controls as Mario Bros 1 . The most frustrating part of the game is the save system . Granted , most of the levels are very easy and short . But many people have normal lives outside of games , so we tend to rely on frequent saves . In New Super Mario Bros , you can only save after major milestones or after you beat certain areas of the map ( castles are one example ) . The graphics and sound are top notch , typical of all Super Mario games . Again , there are elements of all the previous Mario games in the DS version . Some of the sounds and moves are directly from Mario 3 and Mario World , while the audio sound bytes reminded me of Mario 64 .
There's no Yoshi or any way to fly / float / glide . These are major drawbacks to the game .
Overall , the game gets 4 / 5 stars .
Pros : Mario fans rejoice , you get a nicely made Mario game for the DS . Easy controls for all ages , lots of familiar elements from previous Mario games . Excellent graphics and sound .
Cons : Frustrating save system , easy levels , short game , no Yoshi , no way to fly .
Overall : 4 / 5 stars because it is still worth buying for the DS .
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Got this for my daughter's 11th birthday and she loves playing it . It is the classic Mario Bro . ' s but with added features that we really enjoy , like the Mini Games that my 5 and 3 year old are able to play also .
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This game is a lot of fun ! It takes the original platformer , updates the graphics , and the game mechanics , and makes it even more fun . It falls into that easy to learn , hard to master category .
It is also really cute - my wife really likes the new tiny Mario that can run on water .
I think this is a definite must buy for DS / DSi owners .
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This game is a lot of fun ! It takes the original platformer , updates the graphics , and the game mechanics , and makes it even more fun . It falls into that easy to learn , hard to master category .
It is also really cute - my wife really likes the new tiny Mario that can run on water .
I think this is a definite must buy for DS / DSi owners .
144 4 This game is a lot of fun ! It takes the original platformer , updates the graphics , and the game mechanics , and makes it even more fun . It falls into that easy to learn , hard to master category .
It is also really cute - my wife really likes the new tiny Mario that can run on water .
I think this is a definite must buy for DS / DSi owners .
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I'm 10 years old and believe me , it's great , but I found myself stuck in a lot of places and tore-up about 10 couches till ' I got past one ! Though , don't let this review stop you from getting it , it's one of the best games I ever played ! !
146 4 New Super Mario Bros .
I'm 10 years old and believe me , it's great , but I found myself stuck in a lot of places and tore-up about 10 couches till ' I got past one ! Though , don't let this review stop you from getting it , it's one of the best games I ever played ! !
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I was trying this game while my daughter was watching a DVD in car . Next thing you know , I get hooked . This is similar to Super Mario Brothers that I played on the Super Nintendo as a teenager . There are some interesting twists like the ability to shoot your opponents and a super mushroom that allows you to just destroy everything in your path . It does a great job incorporating the touch screen .
What I also found entertaining were the mini games , when you want to take a break from the frustration of the main game . I admit , some levels are easy , but there are some levels that are a bit challenging . There is a good entertainment factor but certain sections have a high level of difficulty that needs to be planned out .
Overall , for a ' retro-type ' game , it is well done and will entertain all ages .
I highly recommend this game .
148 4 I was trying this game while my daughter was watching a DVD in car . Next thing you know , I get hooked . This is similar to Super Mario Brothers that I played on the Super Nintendo as a teenager . There are some interesting twists like the ability to shoot your opponents and a super mushroom that allows you to just destroy everything in your path . It does a great job incorporating the touch screen .
What I also found entertaining were the mini games , when you want to take a break from the frustration of the main game . I admit , some levels are easy , but there are some levels that are a bit challenging . There is a good entertainment factor but certain sections have a high level of difficulty that needs to be planned out .
Overall , for a ' retro-type ' game , it is well done and will entertain all ages .
I highly recommend this game .
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I got this game when I was in the hospital 2 years ago . Now , I still have the castle level in world 7 and a level in world 5 to complete . This is my all time favorite game for my favorite system , the DS .
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It's a pretty fun game but only for a little while . I actually wish I rented this or borrowed it from a friend first because I completed it in several days ( which is a total shock for me because I have always been terrible at Mario ! Love Mario but terrible at it . ) .
What really put me off in the beginning was that in order to save the game , you had to defeat a tower , defeat a castle , or spend star coins to open paths to Mushroom houses . You're forced to play a lot of levels in one sitting or put your DS on sleep mode if you absolutely have to walk away from the game at the moment . At least after you complete the entire game , you're able to save at any time .
There's a lot of frustration that comes with it as well . For example , to enter World 4 or World 7 , you have to defeat the bosses in World 2 or World 5 as Mini Mario .
Other than that , once you finish the main game , there's nothing left to do but figure out alternate routes on a couple levels and collect star coins you missed the first time around . I just think [ . . . ] + was a tad too much to pay for this game .
152 4 It's a pretty fun game but only for a little while . I actually wish I rented this or borrowed it from a friend first because I completed it in several days ( which is a total shock for me because I have always been terrible at Mario ! Love Mario but terrible at it . ) .
What really put me off in the beginning was that in order to save the game , you had to defeat a tower , defeat a castle , or spend star coins to open paths to Mushroom houses . You're forced to play a lot of levels in one sitting or put your DS on sleep mode if you absolutely have to walk away from the game at the moment . At least after you complete the entire game , you're able to save at any time .
There's a lot of frustration that comes with it as well . For example , to enter World 4 or World 7 , you have to defeat the bosses in World 2 or World 5 as Mini Mario .
Other than that , once you finish the main game , there's nothing left to do but figure out alternate routes on a couple levels and collect star coins you missed the first time around . I just think [ . . . ] + was a tad too much to pay for this game .
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154 4 buenos dias saludos le informo que todavia no les puedo decir como esta el producto debido a que el casillero aqui en caracas no me ha entregado el juego pero si me informaron que ya esta aqui en cuanto lo recibo evaluo el pedido gracias por su atencion
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If you love Mario , you'll love this game . Like the original Super Mario except modernized . You can grow huge and destroy almost anything or shrink down tiny and can fit in super small tunnels . I was playing it at work one night and two of my coworkers totally took it over , we all loved it : ) .
158 4 If you love Mario , you'll love this game . Like the original Super Mario except modernized . You can grow huge and destroy almost anything or shrink down tiny and can fit in super small tunnels . I was playing it at work one night and two of my coworkers totally took it over , we all loved it : ) .
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This is a terrific game . I have always loved playing Mario Bros . since the first Nintendo came out in the 80 ' s .
My kids grew up on Mario and now I have the Nintendo lite and I love it and play Mario now with my grandkids . I do wish they would resurect the original Mario Bros . for use with the Nintendo lite .
160 4 This is a terrific game . I have always loved playing Mario Bros . since the first Nintendo came out in the 80 ' s .
My kids grew up on Mario and now I have the Nintendo lite and I love it and play Mario now with my grandkids . I do wish they would resurect the original Mario Bros . for use with the Nintendo lite .
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I have two daughters , 8 and 10 , that love video games and have really enjoyed this one . The DS Lite system is great for trips or any time the kids are stuck in a place where they need to keep quiet for a little bit .
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The game invokes childhood memories of playing the original super mario bros . , infused with new memories hours of fun . Once you start the game , it becomes addicting until you get every star in the game .
Nintendo did a great job at making an entertaining video game anyone can enjoy .
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The game invokes childhood memories of playing the original super mario bros . , infused with new memories hours of fun . Once you start the game , it becomes addicting until you get every star in the game .
Nintendo did a great job at making an entertaining video game anyone can enjoy .
165 4 The game invokes childhood memories of playing the original super mario bros . , infused with new memories hours of fun . Once you start the game , it becomes addicting until you get every star in the game .
Nintendo did a great job at making an entertaining video game anyone can enjoy .
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This game is so fun , if you are a fan of the original . Its very similar to that just updated . You won't be disappointed if that's what your looking for . I love it .
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i liked all the super mario games i've played , but i don't have any emotional attachment to the series . before i started this review , i read some of the bad reviews given by others . a couple of the issues that were mentioned are totally valid - yes , the levels and boss fights seem to repeat themselves visually . yes , a lot of the levels are pretty easy , especially for a hardcore gamer . the thing is , none of this occurred to me until i read it here . that's how fun this game is . yes , there are elements borrowed from previous mario games - but i thought that was acceptable , seeing as how this is presented as a remix of the first super mario bros .
anyway , the gameplay is intense and incredibly fun for the most part . the graphics are exciting . the giant mushroom is awesome . the total , mindless destruction that ensues when you are giant mario is blissfully gratifying . that is , unless there are holes large enough for mario grande to fall into . then you have to keep your thinking cap on while you destroy stuff . the water levels are pretty difficult . finding 3 stars for each board is challenging . the mini-games are fun , but once you play them all once they are pretty useless . the sand / desert boards kinda suck . they are the most dumbed down thing i've noticed on this game .
overall , this game is just straight-forward fun for the casual gamer . i think it was worth the money i payed for it .
169 4 i liked all the super mario games i've played , but i don't have any emotional attachment to the series . before i started this review , i read some of the bad reviews given by others . a couple of the issues that were mentioned are totally valid - yes , the levels and boss fights seem to repeat themselves visually . yes , a lot of the levels are pretty easy , especially for a hardcore gamer . the thing is , none of this occurred to me until i read it here . that's how fun this game is . yes , there are elements borrowed from previous mario games - but i thought that was acceptable , seeing as how this is presented as a remix of the first super mario bros .
anyway , the gameplay is intense and incredibly fun for the most part . the graphics are exciting . the giant mushroom is awesome . the total , mindless destruction that ensues when you are giant mario is blissfully gratifying . that is , unless there are holes large enough for mario grande to fall into . then you have to keep your thinking cap on while you destroy stuff . the water levels are pretty difficult . finding 3 stars for each board is challenging . the mini-games are fun , but once you play them all once they are pretty useless . the sand / desert boards kinda suck . they are the most dumbed down thing i've noticed on this game .
overall , this game is just straight-forward fun for the casual gamer . i think it was worth the money i payed for it .
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Mario games have been around for years , but you know , none of them can compete with the original side-scroller adventure games that focused on moving forward , collecting coins and powerups , and no confusion whatsoever compared to these big , lengthy 3D environments that todays Mario games have . Nintendo used to make Mario games so exciting and focused each one on quality back on the NES and Super NES days . Oh how I long for those creative days when the sky was the limit with advancing technology and creativity .
This game does a good job reminding us of the past games such as Super Mario World , but honestly , it can't compete with those old NES and Super NES games which will be classics forever because , back then , they were brand new adventure-type games in a world of video gaming that didn't have anything quite like it at the time . This game , while good , is just another Mario game .
173 4 Mario games have been around for years , but you know , none of them can compete with the original side-scroller adventure games that focused on moving forward , collecting coins and powerups , and no confusion whatsoever compared to these big , lengthy 3D environments that todays Mario games have . Nintendo used to make Mario games so exciting and focused each one on quality back on the NES and Super NES days . Oh how I long for those creative days when the sky was the limit with advancing technology and creativity .
This game does a good job reminding us of the past games such as Super Mario World , but honestly , it can't compete with those old NES and Super NES games which will be classics forever because , back then , they were brand new adventure-type games in a world of video gaming that didn't have anything quite like it at the time . This game , while good , is just another Mario game .
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My husband , son and myself enjoy playing this game . We haven't taken this game out to play another one in at least a month . My son is 5 and loves to play this on car rides and at home . It's easy enough for him to play . There are also fun little games besides Super Mario Bros which we enjoy to play . I would definitely recommend this game to anyone .
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My husband , son and myself enjoy playing this game . We haven't taken this game out to play another one in at least a month . My son is 5 and loves to play this on car rides and at home . It's easy enough for him to play . There are also fun little games besides Super Mario Bros which we enjoy to play . I would definitely recommend this game to anyone .
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I bought this for my 8 year old daughter and she loves it ! I was looking for a fun game that wasnt hard.This game is the classic Mario with awesome graphics . We fight over who gets to play the game.We want all the Mario games ! ! ! ! !
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I bought this game for my son who is 4 years old and he loved it . He plays it every day . I would recommend this to any kid 4 and up .
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I grew up with super mario brothers the game . I really enjoyed playing this new version of the original game . Its a must have for Mario fans .
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This version is so much like the old nintendo version I always used to play as a kid . In my house we all have our own DS's so our favorite part of this game is mario vs . luigi where you can play against someone else on their DS . It is sooooo much fun ! ! I highly recommend this one . I just wish I could finally get through level 5 . lol .
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This version is so much like the old nintendo version I always used to play as a kid . In my house we all have our own DS's so our favorite part of this game is mario vs . luigi where you can play against someone else on their DS . It is sooooo much fun ! ! I highly recommend this one . I just wish I could finally get through level 5 . lol .
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My 8 , 6 , and 4 yr old all love and can play this game with confidence . Some of the other ds games are more difficult and my younger children become more frustrated . The Super Mario game is a perfect game for young children !
187 4 My 8 , 6 , and 4 yr old all love and can play this game with confidence . Some of the other ds games are more difficult and my younger children become more frustrated . The Super Mario game is a perfect game for young children !
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This was one of the first games I got for my DS , and it's still one of the best I've played on the system so far . It lasts a long time , and it never gets boring . Plus , there are the minigames that you can play when you aren't busy with the main game . I would definitely recommend it to anybody who has a DS ( and for those of you who don't have a DS , you should get it just so you can play this game )
189 4 This was one of the first games I got for my DS , and it's still one of the best I've played on the system so far . It lasts a long time , and it never gets boring . Plus , there are the minigames that you can play when you aren't busy with the main game . I would definitely recommend it to anybody who has a DS ( and for those of you who don't have a DS , you should get it just so you can play this game )
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This game is as close as I can remember to the original Super Mario Brothers game on the original Nintendo . It is quite fun .
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This new super mario bros game is the best . If you play the original part of the game , it gets boring after a while . It is still fun though . The mini games are a blast . I actually like them more than the original part . I like the mini games because it involves the touch screen alot . The bad thing is that it is hard to get past some levels in the game . But it is still worth the price .
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It's an excellent game . I play it all the time with my son an d remember when I played it with my sisters long tieme agoooo ! ! ! !
195 4 It's an excellent game . I play it all the time with my son an d remember when I played it with my sisters long tieme agoooo ! ! ! !
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Reviewed for Big Boss Games by : Tim
New Super Mario Bros . for the Nintendo DS by Nintendo .
Well look what we have here , a new Super Mario Brothers game . The Super Mario Bros . franchise is 20 years old and they still are making fun and innovative games .
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Mario and Princess Peach are having a nice stroll around the Mushroom kingdom when the castle falls under attack . Mario , being the hero that he is , runs to help out at the castle . Leaving Princess Peach all alone to be kidnapped yet again . Thus starts your wonderful quest to rescue Princess Peach . ( She needs self-defense classes )
To describe this game in one word WOW !
Witty , thought provoking puzzles .
Outstanding music . And graphics .
Wonderful gameplay . Great use of humor , like when you defeat the mini-castles and you see Princess Peach get dragged off to the main castle .
There are lots of secrets to discover on your quest to save the princess yet again .
Multi-player mini-games are great !
Now the complaints , I have 3 .
1 . Too short ! I beat the game in less than 15 hours ! Come on Nintendo !
2 . Single player mini-games are not as good as the multi-player ones .
3 . You cannot unlock any more games . What you start with is what you get .
Graphics / Music / Gameplay - 10 / 10 - What a great experience !
Overall 9 / 10 - It could have been perfect , if it was 15 more hours of Mario Goodness !
RUN fast and get this game . HOT title !
197 4 Reviewed for Big Boss Games by : Tim
New Super Mario Bros . for the Nintendo DS by Nintendo .
Well look what we have here , a new Super Mario Brothers game . The Super Mario Bros . franchise is 20 years old and they still are making fun and innovative games .
- Story -
Mario and Princess Peach are having a nice stroll around the Mushroom kingdom when the castle falls under attack . Mario , being the hero that he is , runs to help out at the castle . Leaving Princess Peach all alone to be kidnapped yet again . Thus starts your wonderful quest to rescue Princess Peach . ( She needs self-defense classes )
To describe this game in one word WOW !
Witty , thought provoking puzzles .
Outstanding music . And graphics .
Wonderful gameplay . Great use of humor , like when you defeat the mini-castles and you see Princess Peach get dragged off to the main castle .
There are lots of secrets to discover on your quest to save the princess yet again .
Multi-player mini-games are great !
Now the complaints , I have 3 .
1 . Too short ! I beat the game in less than 15 hours ! Come on Nintendo !
2 . Single player mini-games are not as good as the multi-player ones .
3 . You cannot unlock any more games . What you start with is what you get .
Graphics / Music / Gameplay - 10 / 10 - What a great experience !
Overall 9 / 10 - It could have been perfect , if it was 15 more hours of Mario Goodness !
RUN fast and get this game . HOT title !
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This is one of the most fun Mario games I've played in a while ! Basically , the name describes it perfectly - - it's a newer version of the original Super Mario Bros . The levels aren't the same as the original , but they have the same feel of simplicity and pure fun in general .
This game is great for long-time gamers , lovers of Mario , AND people who just bought their first video game . It's very accessible , and not too complicated , but still lots of fun . Get it !
199 4 This is one of the most fun Mario games I've played in a while ! Basically , the name describes it perfectly - - it's a newer version of the original Super Mario Bros . The levels aren't the same as the original , but they have the same feel of simplicity and pure fun in general .
This game is great for long-time gamers , lovers of Mario , AND people who just bought their first video game . It's very accessible , and not too complicated , but still lots of fun . Get it !
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I like it . . . I'm not a hardcore gamer , by any means . I purchased my ds lite , a month ago , or so . This was the first ds game I bought , the others , so far , gba mario brothers games . I'm addicted to this game . The first area of world 8 is kicking my tuchus and I can't stop playing . I look forward to when I , finally , win the game . Then I can go back and replay it , going to the worlds I skipped ( 2 of them , I believe ) , being able to save at every junction . The saving is activated once you win the game .
If you like mario games , buy it , I don't think you'll be dissapointed . If you know how to beat world 8 with the stupid sniffing bees , let me know .
203 4 I like it . . . I'm not a hardcore gamer , by any means . I purchased my ds lite , a month ago , or so . This was the first ds game I bought , the others , so far , gba mario brothers games . I'm addicted to this game . The first area of world 8 is kicking my tuchus and I can't stop playing . I look forward to when I , finally , win the game . Then I can go back and replay it , going to the worlds I skipped ( 2 of them , I believe ) , being able to save at every junction . The saving is activated once you win the game .
If you like mario games , buy it , I don't think you'll be dissapointed . If you know how to beat world 8 with the stupid sniffing bees , let me know .
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I sent to my granddaughter who is 12 and she loves it . Says it is alot of fun to play . It was a great gift at a great price !
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My son just got this game as a gift from Santa , and already the entire family has had a turn playing it ! This includes my 10 - year old son , my 5 - year-old daughter , and myself .
The classic Super Mario Bros . game is there , with the same never-tiring Mario and Luigi . The same stages are there , with the classic flagpole at the end . The mini-games are great fun , even though I believe some are repeats .
For the true Mario & Luigi fan , for the Nintendo fan , for the good-clean-fun fan - - this is a well spent $35 .
207 4 My son just got this game as a gift from Santa , and already the entire family has had a turn playing it ! This includes my 10 - year old son , my 5 - year-old daughter , and myself .
The classic Super Mario Bros . game is there , with the same never-tiring Mario and Luigi . The same stages are there , with the classic flagpole at the end . The mini-games are great fun , even though I believe some are repeats .
For the true Mario & Luigi fan , for the Nintendo fan , for the good-clean-fun fan - - this is a well spent $35 .
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New Super Mario Bros is a great game that incorporates elements from the entire Mario franchise , making for a nostalgic and fun gaming experience . New Super Mario Bros is also notable for being Mario's return to his origins of 2D side scrolling , and it sure is a great return to form ! New Super Mario Bros also sports colorful vibrant graphics , excellent music , various levels , some new innovations , some hidden surprises , and some suprisingly fun mini-games . Here are some pros and cons of the game :
Pros :
+ Incorporates elements from the entire Mario franchise ( level designs are inspired by earlier Mario games , particularly Super Mario 1 and 3 )
+ Graphics are excellent , very vibrant and colorful
+ Various worlds and diverse level designs
+ Great in-game music ( including music from previous Mario games that have been remastered and remixed )
+ Fun nostalgic gameplay , with new innovations
+ High replay value , there are secret pathways to find , and three star coins in each level that you can strive to collect .
+ Mini games are a nice touch ( though they are the same minigames included with Super Mario 64 DS )
Cons :
- The difficulty of the game is not especially challenging , especially to more experienced gamers , though the later levels do get progressively more difficult .
Ultimately , I highly recommend this game to anyone , to kids or adults . Kids can enjoy the colorful graphics and the fun side-scrolling gameplay , while adults can relive the fun and nostalgia of Mario in 2D . I also highly recommend this as the first game that DS owners play / own ; though the game doesn't really take advantage of the DS touch screen , New Super Mario Bros returns to the franchise's original formula , and its just a blast to play !
209 4 New Super Mario Bros is a great game that incorporates elements from the entire Mario franchise , making for a nostalgic and fun gaming experience . New Super Mario Bros is also notable for being Mario's return to his origins of 2D side scrolling , and it sure is a great return to form ! New Super Mario Bros also sports colorful vibrant graphics , excellent music , various levels , some new innovations , some hidden surprises , and some suprisingly fun mini-games . Here are some pros and cons of the game :
Pros :
+ Incorporates elements from the entire Mario franchise ( level designs are inspired by earlier Mario games , particularly Super Mario 1 and 3 )
+ Graphics are excellent , very vibrant and colorful
+ Various worlds and diverse level designs
+ Great in-game music ( including music from previous Mario games that have been remastered and remixed )
+ Fun nostalgic gameplay , with new innovations
+ High replay value , there are secret pathways to find , and three star coins in each level that you can strive to collect .
+ Mini games are a nice touch ( though they are the same minigames included with Super Mario 64 DS )
Cons :
- The difficulty of the game is not especially challenging , especially to more experienced gamers , though the later levels do get progressively more difficult .
Ultimately , I highly recommend this game to anyone , to kids or adults . Kids can enjoy the colorful graphics and the fun side-scrolling gameplay , while adults can relive the fun and nostalgia of Mario in 2D . I also highly recommend this as the first game that DS owners play / own ; though the game doesn't really take advantage of the DS touch screen , New Super Mario Bros returns to the franchise's original formula , and its just a blast to play !
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I got the New Super Mario Bros . with my DS about a month ago and have finished it since . The game had very nice graphics and many features like mini game mode which I will talk about later but right now , I am talking about the main game .
Pros :
Great graphics
Many different forms of Mario
Interesting new characters and objects
Fun , can play one part over and over again .
Cons :
Easy
Annoying music
Sometimes unclear
No Luigi
Hard to get power-ups using stars
Over all , the main game part is good for all players but will be much easier for experienced players , ( Super Mario Bros . 3 is good to get background on the characters and how to play . Also , that game takes longer . ) so be aware .
My favorite part of buying this game was the 1 - 4 player mini game modes . There are many mini games , but be aware , some of the directions for the mini games aren't that clear . With the mini games you mainly use the bottom or touch screen , which is a nice change from the mainly non-touch screen main game . Another thing that I really liked about the mini games is that you didn't need to go serching for another person to play the mini games . Yes , there are more mini games available to play if you play against other players but if you play by yourself you can have just as much fun beating your own scores and being able to practice so that when the time comes to link up , you will be a pro !
The last feature is the wireless Mario vs . Luigi mode . I have only used this mode once and it is really fun but can get repetitive . This is a nice link up change from the mini games .
Over all , this is a very good but not great game . I would still buy it , though , for entertainment .
211 4 I got the New Super Mario Bros . with my DS about a month ago and have finished it since . The game had very nice graphics and many features like mini game mode which I will talk about later but right now , I am talking about the main game .
Pros :
Great graphics
Many different forms of Mario
Interesting new characters and objects
Fun , can play one part over and over again .
Cons :
Easy
Annoying music
Sometimes unclear
No Luigi
Hard to get power-ups using stars
Over all , the main game part is good for all players but will be much easier for experienced players , ( Super Mario Bros . 3 is good to get background on the characters and how to play . Also , that game takes longer . ) so be aware .
My favorite part of buying this game was the 1 - 4 player mini game modes . There are many mini games , but be aware , some of the directions for the mini games aren't that clear . With the mini games you mainly use the bottom or touch screen , which is a nice change from the mainly non-touch screen main game . Another thing that I really liked about the mini games is that you didn't need to go serching for another person to play the mini games . Yes , there are more mini games available to play if you play against other players but if you play by yourself you can have just as much fun beating your own scores and being able to practice so that when the time comes to link up , you will be a pro !
The last feature is the wireless Mario vs . Luigi mode . I have only used this mode once and it is really fun but can get repetitive . This is a nice link up change from the mini games .
Over all , this is a very good but not great game . I would still buy it , though , for entertainment .
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I have thoroughly enjoyed playing this game . It has a lot of the feel of the old Super Mario Brothers 3 game from Nintendo 64 with some new twists . It has some puzzles to figure out as well as just straight skill playing . It's a perfect game for a temporary escape from everyday drudgery . I haven't played very many of the mini games , but my kids seem to enjoy them .
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The best battle going is the one between the kids and myself . This game is excellent . It is as fun to play as the original T.V . Nintendo 64 version . There have been a few reviews about the game being pretty easy . I would agree for the most part ; however , there are some levels that are pretty tough . This game is great fun and I highly recommend it . 5 stars . Or 5 mushrooms !
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I was so happy to see Mario back where he belonged , in side scroller . The new features were great , such as the super sized Mario and the micro mini Mario , and the minigames were great as well . After I beat the regular game , I mainly just kept playing the minigames , which has kept me entertained for months .
217 4 I was so happy to see Mario back where he belonged , in side scroller . The new features were great , such as the super sized Mario and the micro mini Mario , and the minigames were great as well . After I beat the regular game , I mainly just kept playing the minigames , which has kept me entertained for months .
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Pure simplicity is what is so fun about this game . It is very much like all the other ones except the graphics are way better , and sadly , there is no cape . You don't learn how to play as Luigi until the end , which made me kind of sad . There's no difference between the two which got me bummed .
So , if you have the other games , this one isn't very different . . . Maybe you shouldn't buy it if you were not into the games very much .
219 4 Pure simplicity is what is so fun about this game . It is very much like all the other ones except the graphics are way better , and sadly , there is no cape . You don't learn how to play as Luigi until the end , which made me kind of sad . There's no difference between the two which got me bummed .
So , if you have the other games , this one isn't very different . . . Maybe you shouldn't buy it if you were not into the games very much .
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Bought this for granddaughter for Christmas , and everybody fights for it . Mario Rules Again ! ! !
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This game is grea with a little touch of the old school feel . Mario at his best .
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This game is lots of fun . You wont regret it ! : - )
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I LOVE this game ! I won't bother giving it a detailed review since over 100 people have already given it good reviews . I've been playing it daily ! Great graphics & colors !
The only downside is the ' save ' part . How do you save after you're done playing ? I had to keep playing and playing and everytime I wanted to ' quit ' , it would tell me I would lose my unsaved data ! I found out you can save only if you complete a castle , tower , spend your coins OR BEAT THE GAME ! I finally beat the game ! And I can save anytime I want to ! That's your reward ! I suggest you go try beat the game , then once you're done , you can go back , take your time collecting the coins and save everytime you do . The ending of the game was great !
In order to get to worlds 4 and 7 , you need to beat the browser in the last castles as a tiny mario in worlds 2 and 5 .
Wonderful game ! Kids and adults love it !
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Lots of fun for all ages . I love it and so do my grandchildren ! ! ! A lot of challenges and a lot of secret exits keep us all busy .
229 4 Lots of fun for all ages . I love it and so do my grandchildren ! ! ! A lot of challenges and a lot of secret exits keep us all busy .
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Another great game , based on the original Mario except a whole new set of worlds . Great fun , well worth the money .
231 4 Another great game , based on the original Mario except a whole new set of worlds . Great fun , well worth the money .
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my son really lives this game.he spends hours playing it.really glad we bought it for him for christmas
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I bought this game for my daugher's Nintendo DS and it is fabulous ! A friend told me it was really similar to the old Super Mario Bros and that his daughter can't put it down . Honestly I didnt mind if for some reason my daughter didnt like the game because I play it all the time ! It turns out she does love it and I can help her because a lot of the things in this game are the same as the original version . I remember when we first got our Nintendo and my brothers and sister and I would play for hours . This game is awesome . I love it !
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My son received this for Christmas and loves it ! ! Thanks for the timely delivery . Item is great !
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My son received this for Christmas and loves it ! ! Thanks for the timely delivery . Item is great !
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well remember like in 82 where super mario bros came out ? do you remember how cool and fun it was ? well this one you can take it anywhere and have better graphics of course and some niu items and it follows that good old game style , its fun , its mario , its nintendo .
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This game was so much fun for me and my children it has three save profiles and well the DS just keeps getting recharged . . . .
242 4 This game was so much fun for me and my children it has three save profiles and well the DS just keeps getting recharged . . . .
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This is the first game purchased for my 7 year old and it is a big hit . The main game is full of challenge and surprises . The mini games are varied and great fun and she especially loves the ability to play some of these classics with other kids using her single card download play .
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Out of all the games my seven year old got this Christmas , this is the one he plays all the time . I guess that merits five stars !
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My daughter got this for Christmas and loves it . I'm hoping she doesnt spend every moment of the day on it . ha ha . I even had fun playing it .
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My daughter got this for Christmas and loves it . I'm hoping she doesnt spend every moment of the day on it . ha ha . I even had fun playing it .
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If you liked the original nintendo ( NES ) you will love this game . Nintendo kept their 2D atmosphere , but inhanced it with new and exciting things . Mario eats a magic mushroom that turns him BIG ! If you crush everything in your path , you get 1ups ! A great games for that mario lover in your life ! I have so much fun with this game , and so does my boyfriend , and my friends .
I highly recomend it !
251 4 If you liked the original nintendo ( NES ) you will love this game . Nintendo kept their 2D atmosphere , but inhanced it with new and exciting things . Mario eats a magic mushroom that turns him BIG ! If you crush everything in your path , you get 1ups ! A great games for that mario lover in your life ! I have so much fun with this game , and so does my boyfriend , and my friends .
I highly recomend it !
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It's a fun game . If you like Super Mario don't miss . It wasn't as good as previous classic games like SMB , SMB 3 , or SMBW but it sure is fun . I played every level except the last one is too hard . I looked up the video on YouTube and decided that was good enough . I hate , hate , hate , when levels are too hard and you have to be a computer to pass them . The last level is the only hard one . I tried about 25 times and gave up and watched the video online . If a game is too hard I'm not going to sit there all day doing the same thing over and over again . This is a great game . . . except for that last frustratingly repetitious level .
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The New Super Mario Bros . for the Nintendo DS is a super fun game . I am a huge fan of classic video games . And this is definently just like the origional Super Mario Bros . It is so much fun and a game everyone should have . One of the best Nintendo DS games I own . I wish Luigi's Character apeared a bit more but that is the only , and very slight problem . This game gets 5 stars from me !
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Being a remake of perhaps the most famous game ever , you might expect that it can't live up to it's ancestor . Or maybe you think the concept of the game is too old in this age of video gaming . Well , you'd be wrong . The new mario game is excellent . Still a helluva lot of fun to play , plus many more challenges than the original , improved play control , and brighter and better graphics without sacrificing the quality of the game . Plus , how can you not love a supersized Mario just smashing everything in sight ? Awesome game .
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My kids were so excited to get this game . They are both Mario fans . They really enjoy playing against each other through the wireless connection . They both have thanked me several times for getting it for them .
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This game has got to be one of the best Nintendo games ever . It's really fun and easy to play . It keeps me wanting to play everyday . I highly recommend this as a first time DS buyer's first game . You will enjoy it .
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This is one of those top five DS games out there.It's like your playing a classic with a whole new feel.Tons more powerups ( like Mega Mario ) . Great graphics ( espeially for a handheld . ) Any one with a DS should buy this game.It's bright and vivid and so much fun.It's the classic Mario you love with with a whole new twist .
265 4 This is one of those top five DS games out there.It's like your playing a classic with a whole new feel.Tons more powerups ( like Mega Mario ) . Great graphics ( espeially for a handheld . ) Any one with a DS should buy this game.It's bright and vivid and so much fun.It's the classic Mario you love with with a whole new twist .
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I loved the game and the side scrolling was a nostalgic step back in time for me . The game play was difficult at times . Honestly , I beat the a game in less than 2 weeks ( with a grad student schedule and immunology test in the middle ) . Finishing everything completely ( all levels and all star coins ) was a challenge in and of itself . But it reminded me of the GTA series because after you beat the game there is really nothing to do anymore in the mushroom kingdom .
The minigames are amazing time wasters . I find myself playing them when waiting 5 minutes for other people etc . I have had limited experience with the multiplayer , but it was VERY fun of you have a friend with a DS .
Best feeling - seeing the 3 stars next to my saved game and getting to level 176 of the ' where's waldo ' minigame .
267 4 I loved the game and the side scrolling was a nostalgic step back in time for me . The game play was difficult at times . Honestly , I beat the a game in less than 2 weeks ( with a grad student schedule and immunology test in the middle ) . Finishing everything completely ( all levels and all star coins ) was a challenge in and of itself . But it reminded me of the GTA series because after you beat the game there is really nothing to do anymore in the mushroom kingdom .
The minigames are amazing time wasters . I find myself playing them when waiting 5 minutes for other people etc . I have had limited experience with the multiplayer , but it was VERY fun of you have a friend with a DS .
Best feeling - seeing the 3 stars next to my saved game and getting to level 176 of the ' where's waldo ' minigame .
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. . . which is ok . I think if they made this game fully controlled by the stylus and touchpad it would make it a bit wacky . Sort of like Mario 64 DS . And like Mario Kart , you have the 2nd screen as your map . But you can also use it to use items whenever you like and also jump from area to area whenever you want .
That's really the jist of this game when it comes to NEW features .
Someone wrote loosely based off the old 2D side scroller Marios , but actually this is very much based off them entirely . The only difference is that the environments and characters are in full 3D yet still side scrolling view . Which is a nice touch watching the 3D models move around like that . Other then that it's a nice update to the old classics .
Especially big Mario which you never do get much to play with thanks to the use of a giant mushroom . And vice versa a mini mushroom that causes Mario to shrink ( and the only way to access the other levels by defeating the enemy bosses as Mini Mario ) . There's also a new shell costume of which Mario dons , but can quickly get out of control if you run to fast and he spins all over .
All in all it's a very fun game , entertaining , but not very hard , which is good for the young folks but those reminiscent of the old days know how hard it was to beat a Mario game back then , and this was surprisingly easy .
Luckily the game is packed with mulitplayer features and mini games to add to the value and they do . Not all are entirely fun , but the majority do make use of the touchpad and make up for not using it much throughout the game . Playing 2 player will always be fun of course , unfortunately it's not WIFI so you have to be within range of someone else with the game .
269 4 . . . which is ok . I think if they made this game fully controlled by the stylus and touchpad it would make it a bit wacky . Sort of like Mario 64 DS . And like Mario Kart , you have the 2nd screen as your map . But you can also use it to use items whenever you like and also jump from area to area whenever you want .
That's really the jist of this game when it comes to NEW features .
Someone wrote loosely based off the old 2D side scroller Marios , but actually this is very much based off them entirely . The only difference is that the environments and characters are in full 3D yet still side scrolling view . Which is a nice touch watching the 3D models move around like that . Other then that it's a nice update to the old classics .
Especially big Mario which you never do get much to play with thanks to the use of a giant mushroom . And vice versa a mini mushroom that causes Mario to shrink ( and the only way to access the other levels by defeating the enemy bosses as Mini Mario ) . There's also a new shell costume of which Mario dons , but can quickly get out of control if you run to fast and he spins all over .
All in all it's a very fun game , entertaining , but not very hard , which is good for the young folks but those reminiscent of the old days know how hard it was to beat a Mario game back then , and this was surprisingly easy .
Luckily the game is packed with mulitplayer features and mini games to add to the value and they do . Not all are entirely fun , but the majority do make use of the touchpad and make up for not using it much throughout the game . Playing 2 player will always be fun of course , unfortunately it's not WIFI so you have to be within range of someone else with the game .
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I had to write a review for this game specifically because it is the only game everyone in my family plays , including my 60 year old mom .
The main game plays similiar to the original side-scroller mario , with a few additions familiar to Mario 64 : Slamming down on your butt to destroy blocks below you , and wall jumping to hop from wall to wall to reach new heights . The main goal is simple : Get to the end of each level , and save princess . Each level has 3 large coins for you to find to unlock alternate paths and shops , and many levels feature secret paths to reach shortcuts and alternate areas .
The only flaw in this is that replayability is lower than I expected ( one of the few reasons to replay levels is just to get the large coins you missed ) , lives are VERY easy to come across ( everyone i know with this game has obtained 99 lives , the maximum ) , and bosses seemed particularly easy , especially the final fight . Most bosses you can eliminate in seconds if you have flower power as well . For these reasons I gave the game a 4 overall instead of a 5 .
One of the features that draws many people to this game is its mini-games . There are many fun minigames , including a whack-a-mole , poker , card matching , bomb color sorting , tile-flipping puzzles , and the list goes on . The minigames feature 2 - 4 player multiplayer using wireless download play as well , some games only playable with 2 + people . These can be very addicting by themselves .
There is also a 2 - person multiplayer mode available for the side-scroller game , where players fight to obtain stars from the environment and each other in a side-scrolling ( and looping ) level of their choice . This can be fun , but usually gets old pretty fast . The minigames are the more popular multiplayer feature .
I would still definately recommend this game to any DS owner , or at least borrow it from a friend to play the single player , since you only need one game in the end to play multiplayer .
271 4 I had to write a review for this game specifically because it is the only game everyone in my family plays , including my 60 year old mom .
The main game plays similiar to the original side-scroller mario , with a few additions familiar to Mario 64 : Slamming down on your butt to destroy blocks below you , and wall jumping to hop from wall to wall to reach new heights . The main goal is simple : Get to the end of each level , and save princess . Each level has 3 large coins for you to find to unlock alternate paths and shops , and many levels feature secret paths to reach shortcuts and alternate areas .
The only flaw in this is that replayability is lower than I expected ( one of the few reasons to replay levels is just to get the large coins you missed ) , lives are VERY easy to come across ( everyone i know with this game has obtained 99 lives , the maximum ) , and bosses seemed particularly easy , especially the final fight . Most bosses you can eliminate in seconds if you have flower power as well . For these reasons I gave the game a 4 overall instead of a 5 .
One of the features that draws many people to this game is its mini-games . There are many fun minigames , including a whack-a-mole , poker , card matching , bomb color sorting , tile-flipping puzzles , and the list goes on . The minigames feature 2 - 4 player multiplayer using wireless download play as well , some games only playable with 2 + people . These can be very addicting by themselves .
There is also a 2 - person multiplayer mode available for the side-scroller game , where players fight to obtain stars from the environment and each other in a side-scrolling ( and looping ) level of their choice . This can be fun , but usually gets old pretty fast . The minigames are the more popular multiplayer feature .
I would still definately recommend this game to any DS owner , or at least borrow it from a friend to play the single player , since you only need one game in the end to play multiplayer .
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This game is F-U-N ! But you can only save when you beat a certain level , and where is the place where you buy mushrooms with your coins like in the original Super Mario Bros . ? I was a little disappointed , but its fun , dont get me wrong ! But I was expecting a little more from Nintendo . So if you beat like 4 levels , but die on the next one , you will have to do all the levels over again from the last point that it lets you save . So that could get you really frustrated . I reccomend you buy it , because it is fun , but you might get a little mad over it !
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Grandson's birthday , and he needed a few games . I was informed by his mother that he wanted Super Mario Bros . , so I ordered it for him . From what my daughter
tells me , he loves the game , and can't put it down . As soon as he gets home from school , he starts playing the game . Now he wants more Mario Bros . games . Have to wait for Christmas .
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Grandson's birthday , and he needed a few games . I was informed by his mother that he wanted Super Mario Bros . , so I ordered it for him . From what my daughter
tells me , he loves the game , and can't put it down . As soon as he gets home from school , he starts playing the game . Now he wants more Mario Bros . games . Have to wait for Christmas .
276 4 Grandson's birthday , and he needed a few games . I was informed by his mother that he wanted Super Mario Bros . , so I ordered it for him . From what my daughter
tells me , he loves the game , and can't put it down . As soon as he gets home from school , he starts playing the game . Now he wants more Mario Bros . games . Have to wait for Christmas .
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There are few things in the gaming world that could be referred to as a must play but this is one of them . Doesn't matter if you are a Nintendo fan or a Mario fan . If you are a gaming fan then you owe it to yourself to play this game .
278 4 There are few things in the gaming world that could be referred to as a must play but this is one of them . Doesn't matter if you are a Nintendo fan or a Mario fan . If you are a gaming fan then you owe it to yourself to play this game .
279 4 First let me explain that this isn't a remake of the original Super Mario Bros . Instead , it's a try into revitalizing the once great Super Mario Bros . series . This game is influenced by Super Mario Bros . with the each stage's gameplay and finish pole . It's influenced by Super Mario Bros . 3 with it's map layout of each world , along with it's toad houses and hammer dudes walking around . It's influenced by Super Mario World with some stage's backgrounds and gameplay elements including the climbing on the fences .
The graphics for this game are very nice . All the characters are rendered in 3d as well as some of the backgrounds . They blend nicely together . No complaints . Mario and Luigi look different from each other this time around . Just as they should .
I didn't pay too much attention to sound , but one thing that did annoy me was what Mario said after finishing each level . Well . . what is sounded like he said was , Thank you so nice ! which is irritating to hear so many times . The english is so bad , that it's unbearable .
Now onto the lackluster part . The gameplay . The game is easy . Not only that , but they provide you with a crap load of power ups beyond the ones in the stages , making it even easier . If that weren't enough , they also keep 2 out of the 8 worlds as an unlockable secret . But wait , if you're lucky enough , you might also accidentally discover a way to only do 3 worlds before getting to world 8 . So , chop the game in less than half and that's it's length . And you're done . It's way too easy and it seems like they don't even want you to play through the game . And then on top of that , there's a lackluster ending . Is there any motivation to complete the other worlds ? No ! The levels aren't even challenging . I had 50 lives after 3 worlds . Nintendo knows how non-challenging the game is . That's why you can't save when you want , just every time you complete a castle or spend star-coins . And that's annoying . So much for a pick up and play game .
To spice things up , each stage has 3 stars-coins to collect , some of which require some thinking , but most are easy . And what do they do , give you powerups to make the game even easier . You don't have to collect the stars , it's pointless . You could collect them only for collecting's sake . There are also red coins to collect . They give you powerups as well for collecting them within the given time limit . It can't get any easier .
This game features 3 power ups not included in any other mario game . First you can grow to super size . They give you this way too often and what does this do , it gives you up to 5 lives , the amount depending on how much destruction you cause . Save those for levels filled with bricks it's easy lives . The 2 other power-ups are worthless . One that makes you really tiny , useless against enemies makes this one just for finding secrets . The problem is that they almost never give this power-up to you in the level where the secrets are at . So you'll have to go find one where there is and play that level to get it . This becomes quickly annoying . The other powerup gives you a turtle shell so you can slide like a turtleshell against enemies . Since the flower is much easier to play with , this powerup goes to help acquire secrets in stages that , also don't provide the powerup . Fetch it boy . This one's rare . Super annoying .
The castle boss battles are also easy . If you get to the boss with fire powerup , which is super easy to do , since you can always carry a spare poweup with you , that you can't lose by dying , and call upon it whenever you need it , the boss becomes very little of a challenge . Even the final boss battle at the end of the game was easy . Sometimes all you need is super mario so that you don't die crossing the bridge to the other side to drop the bridge .
The mini games are recycled from Super Mario 64 DS and so is the multiplayer from every other mario game . So this should last you a bit ( sarcasm ) . Great extras Nintendo ! ( more sarcasm ) . It would have been nice if you included the original super mario bros as a nice extra . But what am I thinking , that would've been a good idea .
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This game is Disappointing . It's short and easy . It seemed nice in the first world , until it got too repetitive and easy . If you want to play a Mario game better than this , go play super mario advance 4 : Super Mario Bros . 3 . The game looks , feels , sounds , and breathes like a super mario game . In fact , the game is fun to play , but its flaws are too much for me and that's why I wouldn't buy it . Otherwise it would be a great game . You know it's easier to find the secret to skipping the game than it is to find the secret to unlock the hidden 1 / 4 . Doesn't that suck .
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This past week I have been playing the New Super Mario Bros . I must say it is rather superbly crafted , but it seems a bit short overall . SOme of the stages seem too short , but there are plenty of stages . An interesting game that is an excellent homage to most of the Marios in the series ; not just a rehash of been-there done-that gameplay , though . There were also some elements of exploration .
The game is beautiful overall , and not just from a graphical standpoint . The game uses 3D modeled sprites in a 2D setting ( So Mario and other characters are made of polygons , while the background are standard , 2D backgrounds ) . This makes for some very interesting effects , and I like how the programmers actually incorporated the flexibility of the sprites when making gameplay ( e.g . gigantic mario , giant versions of some enemies , more flexibility in the way characters are modeled , making logs roll , & c . ) It's a rather interesting design , and it's not so much a gimmick as it is essential to some of the gameplay . ALso included were some nods to the lighthearted nature of the Mario series : enemies move in tune with the music that's playing , for example .
The gameplay , again , is very much a Mario game , and the difficulty is definitely there , especially in the latter areas of the game . Finding all the coins in every level , as well as all the alternate routes , is really what makes this game fun . Albeit , I found this not as fun at times because of the way one could save at almost any point . While Mario has no abilities to fly ( except grabbing a Lakitu cloud ) , the new powerups make for interesting effects . Shell Mario seems primarily a defensive power-up , as he is impervious while crouched ( in his shell ) . Likewise , he can spin like a koopa shell on the ground , but controlling him is difficult . Gigantic Mario is an interesting power-up that's fun to play with in more closed areas : Mario plows through his surroundings without hindrance , but the effect lasts temporarily ; afterwards , Mario is awarded so many 1 - Ups based on how much he destroyed . Finally , Mini-Mario is an interesting form . I've found navigating stages much more fun using Mini Mario , but he's super-vulnerable in this form , and attacking enemies requires a correctly timed ground-pound . The fact that using mini mario for a few areas in the game is necessary made the experience more interesting .
The biggest complaint I have with this game is length . It's way too short . Some levels are definitely too short , and sometimes seem uninspired because of this . Though there are 80 stages , sometimes it feels like you're only playing them JUST to play them . The existence of alternate routes made getting to and beating the final boss a really easy feat ( I did it in the first night of playing ) . After that , it was just beating levels . The fact that two of the Worlds in the game are optional ( found only by a certain trick ) also makes playing through the levels seem a bit forced . Indeed , the alternate routes seemed a bit linear to find , and really had too much of an exploration type element to them . In Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World , I recall actually having to go out of the way I was going to the exit to find an alternate route , and often this new route was more difficult than the regular one . The lack of subtlety in finding most of the alternate routes ( which , too often , led only to Mushroom Houses ) made me dislike the way they set this up . If they could have made the game longer , with a greater level of difficulty , I would have enjoyed it more . There was a decent amount of themed levels , but I think there could have been more of them , which would help to distinguish levels from each other . Finally , it would be cooler if the player were rewarded for completing the game enitrely , and indeed , I would have liked to see some challenging levels , to the effect of SMW's Special World .
Overall , this game is fun , but really lacks some depth and breadth that I would have liked to see in it . I give the game a 7.5 / 10 ( with 5 / 10 being an average game ) .
281 4 This past week I have been playing the New Super Mario Bros . I must say it is rather superbly crafted , but it seems a bit short overall . SOme of the stages seem too short , but there are plenty of stages . An interesting game that is an excellent homage to most of the Marios in the series ; not just a rehash of been-there done-that gameplay , though . There were also some elements of exploration .
The game is beautiful overall , and not just from a graphical standpoint . The game uses 3D modeled sprites in a 2D setting ( So Mario and other characters are made of polygons , while the background are standard , 2D backgrounds ) . This makes for some very interesting effects , and I like how the programmers actually incorporated the flexibility of the sprites when making gameplay ( e.g . gigantic mario , giant versions of some enemies , more flexibility in the way characters are modeled , making logs roll , & c . ) It's a rather interesting design , and it's not so much a gimmick as it is essential to some of the gameplay . ALso included were some nods to the lighthearted nature of the Mario series : enemies move in tune with the music that's playing , for example .
The gameplay , again , is very much a Mario game , and the difficulty is definitely there , especially in the latter areas of the game . Finding all the coins in every level , as well as all the alternate routes , is really what makes this game fun . Albeit , I found this not as fun at times because of the way one could save at almost any point . While Mario has no abilities to fly ( except grabbing a Lakitu cloud ) , the new powerups make for interesting effects . Shell Mario seems primarily a defensive power-up , as he is impervious while crouched ( in his shell ) . Likewise , he can spin like a koopa shell on the ground , but controlling him is difficult . Gigantic Mario is an interesting power-up that's fun to play with in more closed areas : Mario plows through his surroundings without hindrance , but the effect lasts temporarily ; afterwards , Mario is awarded so many 1 - Ups based on how much he destroyed . Finally , Mini-Mario is an interesting form . I've found navigating stages much more fun using Mini Mario , but he's super-vulnerable in this form , and attacking enemies requires a correctly timed ground-pound . The fact that using mini mario for a few areas in the game is necessary made the experience more interesting .
The biggest complaint I have with this game is length . It's way too short . Some levels are definitely too short , and sometimes seem uninspired because of this . Though there are 80 stages , sometimes it feels like you're only playing them JUST to play them . The existence of alternate routes made getting to and beating the final boss a really easy feat ( I did it in the first night of playing ) . After that , it was just beating levels . The fact that two of the Worlds in the game are optional ( found only by a certain trick ) also makes playing through the levels seem a bit forced . Indeed , the alternate routes seemed a bit linear to find , and really had too much of an exploration type element to them . In Super Mario Bros . 3 and Super Mario World , I recall actually having to go out of the way I was going to the exit to find an alternate route , and often this new route was more difficult than the regular one . The lack of subtlety in finding most of the alternate routes ( which , too often , led only to Mushroom Houses ) made me dislike the way they set this up . If they could have made the game longer , with a greater level of difficulty , I would have enjoyed it more . There was a decent amount of themed levels , but I think there could have been more of them , which would help to distinguish levels from each other . Finally , it would be cooler if the player were rewarded for completing the game enitrely , and indeed , I would have liked to see some challenging levels , to the effect of SMW's Special World .
Overall , this game is fun , but really lacks some depth and breadth that I would have liked to see in it . I give the game a 7.5 / 10 ( with 5 / 10 being an average game ) .
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It's a great game , but i just want to point out that you can be Luigi in the campaign by holding down L and R and then pressing A to select a saved game . ALso , to unlock worlds 4 and 7 you must beat the final level of worlds 2 and 5 with mini mario
285 4 It's been a really long time since we've seen Mario in his 2D roots . I remember back in the good ol ' days when 8 - bit graphics were king , save points were a rarity , MIDI tunes were the bomb , and games that froze could be fixed ( temporarily ) by literally blowing the dust out of them ; those were the glory days of video games . Although things are fun now , and with the next gen systems including the Wii on the way , nothing nowadays equates to that feeling that you had when playing old school 2D sidescrollers . Mario 64 was a blast , don't get me wrong , but this is how Mario became a video game household name .
GAME CONCEPT : Back to the basics folks ; this is the good ol ' sidescrolling , get to the end of the level while stomping on goombas before the time runs out , finding secret warp pipes , and trying to get the timer's last digit to read 6 when you get to the finish flag Mario . Think of the feel of all of the Mario All Star games ( 1 , 3 , and World , anyway ) rolled into one , but with a lot more horsepower behind it . Essentially , it plays like Mario 1 and 3 , with the overworld level selection similar to 3 . Each world has multiple levels , and each with a tower where you will fight Baby Bowser , and a castle to mark the end of the World where you will fight different bosses . The super mushroom and fire flower have returned for powerups , along with a few new ones as well . The one item that most people who have been keeping an eye on this game have noticed , and are aware of by now , is the Mega Mushroom , which grows Mario to the size of the screen and you can obliterate pretty much anything in your path , warp pipes and blocks included . There is also the Mini Mushroom , which allows you to navigate pathways that are too small for even normal Mario . These are actually required to find some of the secrets in the levels . Finally , there is Shell Mario , where he'll don a costume similar to the Hammer Brother outfit from Mario 3 , but his maneuver is to roll into a shell ( a la ' a stomped and then kicked shell ) and take out anything in your way . One nice feature is the ability to save items , like you could in Mario World , if you were already maxed out on power , but rather than pulling into the screen after getting hit , you have to manually bring them in by touching the item's icon on the touch screen .
At face value , the levels are very similar to the ones found in Mario 3 . However , to keep up with the times , there are a lot of secrets stored in each stage , so hardcore gamers who can't help but complete every possible thing in the game will be pleased . One of the secrets that is common to every level are the Star Coins . Each level has 3 of these coins that you can collect , which is optional , but definitely adds to the replay value . Rather than being there for the potential for a 1 - up , as the Yoshi Coins were in Mario World , these coins will allow you to unlock different pathways in the overworld maps , allowing you to take alternate pathways to get to the World's end level castle , or to other levels that are isolated from the main path . These items are similar to Yoshi coins in their placement , and you will need to use your head as well as have a keen eye to find them . The good thing is that when you collect one ( and you haven't died afterwards in that level ) you never have to find that one again , so the frustration factor is kept to a minimum . Another thing that keeps the levels going is the hidden exits , which aren't totally new to Mario games , but they are really well hidden this time around , and this always gives gamers reason to come back for more .
The touch screen is rarely used in the game itself , only to be used for pulling in the item from your saved item box , and selecting a different World from the main map screen . Other than that , it really only serves the purpose of the level's map , so you can see how far along you are , and what Star Coins you have collected in the level . It is used extensively in the minigames , however . A note on the mini-games that come with the game . . . they are pretty much pulled straight from Mario 64 DS . Nothing new there .
GRAPHICS : 2D Mario has never looked this good ; obviously since it's been so long since a 2D Mario , but since all the characters are 3D models on the stage , rather than sprites , the animation is far more fluid . I have yet to see the game's frame rate drop at all .
SOUND : Many of the basic sounds , like the jump and the coins and the fireballs , seem to be pulled directly from the first Super Mario Bros . Definite nostalgia factor with that , and a definite plus in my book . If you finish a level and hit the pole at the right time so you get fireworks , it will play the Super Mario Bros end level theme that we all know and love ( it sounds direct too , not a remake of it . . . ah , that brings back memories ) . Some more recent sounds show as well , such as Mario 64 ' s Feather Hat music for the Invicibility Star . The music is typical Mario fare ; catchy , but not obnoxious .
CONTROLS : Another thing I miss about Mario games are the simple controls . You should know what to do within the first three seconds of the game . The only new things that you should really be aware of is the triple jump ( dash and jump three times ) , the butt-stomp ( press down while in the air ) , and the wall jump ( hold the direction of the wall you're on , and press jump ) . Just a note , I felt that the wall jump was kind of odd at first , because I've played almost all Metroid games to death , and the wall jump in those games required you to push AWAY from the wall you were on , not towards it . If you think that will be a problem , you'll get over it quickly . I did .
OVERALL : This is a must own , no question . If you're thinking about it , just get it . Rarely do I feel that way about games unless I read other reviews first , but being the Mario fan that I am , I just had to pick it up for old times sake . I'm glad I did , and you'll be glad you did .
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My seven year old daughter loves the game and its easy enough for her to understand and play .
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My seven year old daughter loves the game and its easy enough for her to understand and play .
288 4 My seven year old daughter loves the game and its easy enough for her to understand and play .
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This game is really fun you need a D.S to play it . if you have a D.s . order it right naw don't bother to think , just order it . It's awesome . there is so many levles . You can never stop playing ! ! if you like it put a review .
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This game is really fun . One thing that is sort of bad about this game is that you can't save it until you get to a castle or tower course in the game .
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When I started out on this game I thought it was really fun . And it
is still fun throughout the game . But once you get to the last level in the game it's not fun . I don't know what to do , it's hard and the level
is sort of retarded .
Despite my negetivity of the last level I think the game is awesome . I
Really like some levels , and some levels make you really emotional . That
is really all I have to say about this game .
294 4 When I started out on this game I thought it was really fun . And it
is still fun throughout the game . But once you get to the last level in the game it's not fun . I don't know what to do , it's hard and the level
is sort of retarded .
Despite my negetivity of the last level I think the game is awesome . I
Really like some levels , and some levels make you really emotional . That
is really all I have to say about this game .
295 4 When i saw the ad for this game i knew it would rock , and some of it did . I bought this game a month after it was released and I was really happy to own a fourth Mario Bros game . Here are my Pros and Cons .
Pros .
1 . Graphics are perfect
2 . Kept the old charm
3 . Story is always the same but with Bowser Jr .
4 . Items and villans are new and old
5 . a good challenge
Cons
1 . Can't save unless you buy a Toad house or finish a Boss or get a new world
2 . Can't be Luigi ( only in VS mode )
3 . Needs more minigames
4 . Hard to unlock stuff ( they give no hints )
5 . Overdid the music sometimes
I know there's alot but other than that if you just got your Nintendo DS lite get this game !
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This game combines all the best mario moves , enemies , power-ups , and story concepts of the five great previous mario installments : Super Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 3 , Super Mario Bros . The Lost Levels , Super Mario World , and Super Mario 64 . Also , it borrows some the top features of Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 2 , and Super Mario Sunshine . It combines all these great things nintendo players have come to love about Mario into one great game , while making its own mark in all these categories with well designed levels , pleasent sound effects and theme songs , and innovative game play . If there is a flaw , it is that the save feature ( which is designed to allow for short bursts of game play ) is wasted , as you'll find yourself never wanting to stop playing .
297 4 This game combines all the best mario moves , enemies , power-ups , and story concepts of the five great previous mario installments : Super Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 3 , Super Mario Bros . The Lost Levels , Super Mario World , and Super Mario 64 . Also , it borrows some the top features of Mario Bros . , Super Mario Bros . 2 , and Super Mario Sunshine . It combines all these great things nintendo players have come to love about Mario into one great game , while making its own mark in all these categories with well designed levels , pleasent sound effects and theme songs , and innovative game play . If there is a flaw , it is that the save feature ( which is designed to allow for short bursts of game play ) is wasted , as you'll find yourself never wanting to stop playing .
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After so many years , a new series of Super Mario Bros finally return onto the new platform . This new game doesn't bring disappointment at all . I like this game . And now , I have already beaten the game . I felt so enjoyable while I was playing it . This game is by far one of the best Super Mario game so far . However , some stages are hard so you must try a few times in order to get through it .
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I got home after getting this and was so excited to play it . I started and saw that there were only so many worlds and got worried . I thought this is going to be so easy and i'll finish it by tomorrow . Well I didn't it gets harder as you move along and I have 2 saves now one I just see how fast I can get through the game and the other I try to get all 3 stars . This game is so fun and if you like mario or games like it you will love this game . I have 4 games for ds . Mario and Luigi Partners in Time , Mario Kart DS , New Super Mario Brothers , Wario Ware Inc . and madden 2005 so mario is keeping me loving the DS . Now if only new original games would come out from sony I wouldn't feel like I wasted my cash on a PSP .
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I played Super Mario Bros . years ago and loved it then . I was a little skeptical about playing it on the DS but the reviews were positive so I bought it . I LOVE this game ! It's challenging but not so much that I give up . I love that they stayed true to the original and I'm still enjoying this game after owning it for a while now . I recommend it ! !
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I played Super Mario Bros . years ago and loved it then . I was a little skeptical about playing it on the DS but the reviews were positive so I bought it . I LOVE this game ! It's challenging but not so much that I give up . I love that they stayed true to the original and I'm still enjoying this game after owning it for a while now . I recommend it ! !
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I'm really pleased with this purchase - although not sold as new - when it arrived at my daughter's house she was surprised to see it still in it's original case complete with instructions etc in excellent condition . The children - 8 and 4 - are thrilled with it . What a cost saver too !
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I'm really pleased with this purchase - although not sold as new - when it arrived at my daughter's house she was surprised to see it still in it's original case complete with instructions etc in excellent condition . The children - 8 and 4 - are thrilled with it . What a cost saver too !
307 4 I'm really pleased with this purchase - although not sold as new - when it arrived at my daughter's house she was surprised to see it still in it's original case complete with instructions etc in excellent condition . The children - 8 and 4 - are thrilled with it . What a cost saver too !
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This game was a nice refresher , as it was the first 2D game in the series since the old games . one of the things I liked most about it was the fact that not only was it multi-platformed , but the game also featured new power-ups ( which you can carry multiple at once , like on Super Mario World ) such as the Super Mushroom . Another neat little trick is the fact that you can also play as Luigi ( because we all know that green is cooler than red ) . On the Wii version , which I've yet to play , you can also play in 4 player co-op at once , which is also a first . Mario , Luigi , Yoshi , and those little Toady Guys , as I call ' em , are all playable . The story is the same old , same old , Peach gets kidnapped , Mario's the hero , Bowser is the bad guy . . . whatever . Anyone who'd call themselves a true Mario fan's definitely gotta get this . I'd recommend it to anyone . Did I mention that it had 80 levels , plus mini games , and that you could store at least one power up ?
309 4 This game was a nice refresher , as it was the first 2D game in the series since the old games . one of the things I liked most about it was the fact that not only was it multi-platformed , but the game also featured new power-ups ( which you can carry multiple at once , like on Super Mario World ) such as the Super Mushroom . Another neat little trick is the fact that you can also play as Luigi ( because we all know that green is cooler than red ) . On the Wii version , which I've yet to play , you can also play in 4 player co-op at once , which is also a first . Mario , Luigi , Yoshi , and those little Toady Guys , as I call ' em , are all playable . The story is the same old , same old , Peach gets kidnapped , Mario's the hero , Bowser is the bad guy . . . whatever . Anyone who'd call themselves a true Mario fan's definitely gotta get this . I'd recommend it to anyone . Did I mention that it had 80 levels , plus mini games , and that you could store at least one power up ?
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To keep this short and sweet . New Super Mario Bros for the DS is the Mario game you've come to love him by . With this game being on the DS you can play this game on the go and enjoy the Goomba stomping , shell kicking , mushroom power ups till your heart is content . Also when your done with the story , there are plenty of mini games to play . Overall New Super Mario Bros . is an awesome game .
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To keep this short and sweet . New Super Mario Bros for the DS is the Mario game you've come to love him by . With this game being on the DS you can play this game on the go and enjoy the Goomba stomping , shell kicking , mushroom power ups till your heart is content . Also when your done with the story , there are plenty of mini games to play . Overall New Super Mario Bros . is an awesome game .
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After getting addicted to New Super Mario Bros for Wii , I was excited to see it available for my DS and hoped it would match up for on the go Mario . It does ! It is lots of addictive fun and very much like the Wii game with a few minor changes . Still has similar worlds to conquer and a few fun differences like when you get a giant Mario who can take care of everything . If you like Mario Bros . . . and you liked the NEW one on Wii , you will love this !
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After getting addicted to New Super Mario Bros for Wii , I was excited to see it available for my DS and hoped it would match up for on the go Mario . It does ! It is lots of addictive fun and very much like the Wii game with a few minor changes . Still has similar worlds to conquer and a few fun differences like when you get a giant Mario who can take care of everything . If you like Mario Bros . . . and you liked the NEW one on Wii , you will love this !
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This game is for my wife who orignially bought a game off of ebay and it ended up being bootleg . It not only wouldn't work it messed up her DS lite . This game was a little more but it works great and she loves it !
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This game is for my wife who orignially bought a game off of ebay and it ended up being bootleg . It not only wouldn't work it messed up her DS lite . This game was a little more but it works great and she loves it !
318 4 This game is for my wife who orignially bought a game off of ebay and it ended up being bootleg . It not only wouldn't work it messed up her DS lite . This game was a little more but it works great and she loves it !
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Bought this game for my 7 1 / 2 year old grandson for Easter . Great game he loves it . Highly recommend this game .
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
It's been a really long time since we've seen Mario in his 2D roots . I remember back in the good ol ' days when 8 - bit graphics were king , save points were a rarity , MIDI tunes were the bomb , and games that froze could be fixed ( temporarily ) by literally blowing the dust out of them ; those were the glory days of video games . Although things are fun now , and with the next gen systems including the Wii on the way , nothing nowadays equates to that feeling that you had when playing old school 2D sidescrollers . Mario 64 was a blast , don't get me wrong , but this is how Mario became a video game household name .
GAME CONCEPT : Back to the basics folks ; this is the good ol ' sidescrolling , get to the end of the level while stomping on goombas before the time runs out , finding secret warp pipes , and trying to get the timer's last digit to read 6 when you get to the finish flag Mario . Think of the feel of all of the Mario All Star games ( 1 , 3 , and World , anyway ) rolled into one , but with a lot more horsepower behind it . Essentially , it plays like Mario 1 and 3 , with the overworld level selection similar to 3 . Each world has multiple levels , and each with a tower where you will fight Baby Bowser , and a castle to mark the end of the World where you will fight different bosses . The super mushroom and fire flower have returned for powerups , along with a few new ones as well . The one item that most people who have been keeping an eye on this game have noticed , and are aware of by now , is the Mega Mushroom , which grows Mario to the size of the screen and you can obliterate pretty much anything in your path , warp pipes and blocks included . There is also the Mini Mushroom , which allows you to navigate pathways that are too small for even normal Mario . These are actually required to find some of the secrets in the levels . Finally , there is Shell Mario , where he'll don a costume similar to the Hammer Brother outfit from Mario 3 , but his maneuver is to roll into a shell ( a la ' a stomped and then kicked shell ) and take out anything in your way . One nice feature is the ability to save items , like you could in Mario World , if you were already maxed out on power , but rather than pulling into the screen after getting hit , you have to manually bring them in by touching the item's icon on the touch screen .
At face value , the levels are very similar to the ones found in Mario 3 . However , to keep up with the times , there are a lot of secrets stored in each stage , so hardcore gamers who can't help but complete every possible thing in the game will be pleased . One of the secrets that is common to every level are the Star Coins . Each level has 3 of these coins that you can collect , which is optional , but definitely adds to the replay value . Rather than being there for the potential for a 1 - up , as the Yoshi Coins were in Mario World , these coins will allow you to unlock different pathways in the overworld maps , allowing you to take alternate pathways to get to the World's end level castle , or to other levels that are isolated from the main path . These items are similar to Yoshi coins in their placement , and you will need to use your head as well as have a keen eye to find them . The good thing is that when you collect one ( and you haven't died afterwards in that level ) you never have to find that one again , so the frustration factor is kept to a minimum . Another thing that keeps the levels going is the hidden exits , which aren't totally new to Mario games , but they are really well hidden this time around , and this always gives gamers reason to come back for more .
The touch screen is rarely used in the game itself , only to be used for pulling in the item from your saved item box , and selecting a different World from the main map screen . Other than that , it really only serves the purpose of the level's map , so you can see how far along you are , and what Star Coins you have collected in the level . It is used extensively in the minigames , however . A note on the mini-games that come with the game . . . they are pretty much pulled straight from Mario 64 DS . Nothing new there .
GRAPHICS : 2D Mario has never looked this good ; obviously since it's been so long since a 2D Mario , but since all the characters are 3D models on the stage , rather than sprites , the animation is far more fluid . I have yet to see the game's frame rate drop at all .
SOUND : Many of the basic sounds , like the jump and the coins and the fireballs , seem to be pulled directly from the first Super Mario Bros . Definite nostalgia factor with that , and a definite plus in my book . If you finish a level and hit the pole at the right time so you get fireworks , it will play the Super Mario Bros end level theme that we all know and love ( it sounds direct too , not a remake of it . . . ah , that brings back memories ) . Some more recent sounds show as well , such as Mario 64 ' s Feather Hat music for the Invicibility Star . The music is typical Mario fare ; catchy , but not obnoxious .
CONTROLS : Another thing I miss about Mario games are the simple controls . You should know what to do within the first three seconds of the game . The only new things that you should really be aware of is the triple jump ( dash and jump three times ) , the butt-stomp ( press down while in the air ) , and the wall jump ( hold the direction of the wall you're on , and press jump ) . Just a note , I felt that the wall jump was kind of odd at first , because I've played almost all Metroid games to death , and the wall jump in those games required you to push AWAY from the wall you were on , not towards it . If you think that will be a problem , you'll get over it quickly . I did .
OVERALL : This is a must own , no question . If you're thinking about it , just get it . Rarely do I feel that way about games unless I read other reviews first , but being the Mario fan that I am , I just had to pick it up for old times sake . I'm glad I did , and you'll be glad you did .
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In the beginning Nintendo created Mario , and he was good . So good in fact that he's often credited with saving video gaming in the mid 80 ' s . Mario wrote the book on side scrolling platformers but after years of ruling the roost decided to move on to the realm of 3D leaving others to carry on the tradition . Some pretenders to the throne were good and some not so good but in the back of our collective minds we all knew that Elvis had left the building . Well , the King is back and it's as if he never even left .
The oddly named New Super Mario Bros launches players ' right into the action . After a short 10 second cut scene of the princess being kidnapped ( AGAIN ) ` World 1 - 1 ' is ready to go and it feels so right after 15 years of waiting . There are Goomba's and Koopa Troopa's , toadstools and green pipes , swimming levels and fire plants and coins galore . To all those people who think that the graphics are only a slight improvement on Mario's previous side scrolling adventures I would urge them to pop Mario 2 or 3 into the DS and be amazed at the difference . The new adventure is much more vibrant , colorful and organic with toadstools that dance and sway and water graphics that are absolutely stunning . Mario has some new snazzy moves including the ability to bounce of walls and my favorite , the [ . . . ] stomp . Instead of smashing bricks from the bottom Mario can now drop from above and in the case of multi-coin bricks Mario can smack down on it and coins just pour out . Both of these are awesome additions that open up all new playing potential .
I have a few slight issues with the game . First , the side to side movement doesn't seem as tight as I remember from previous Mario games . Mario doesn't stop on a dime anymore , he kind of slides to a stop as if the levels were coated in a thin layer of ice . I suppose this is more realistic but it gave the game sort of a loose , floaty feel until I got used to it . The other issue I have is with saving . Rather than saving after every level you save intermittently when you cash in coins or finish a tower or castle . I'm not sure why they made this change but it seems like a rather poor decision on a system that's intended to be played in potentially short bursts .
Despite a couple of griping points NSMB may well be the greatest side scroller ever and a welcome addition to the Mario legacy . I can't tell you how much joy it brought me to play a new side scrolling Mario game and this has definitely been one of the toughest games on the DS to peel myself away from . Go get it and relive the glory years of Mario with an all new adventure .
010 4 In the beginning Nintendo created Mario , and he was good . So good in fact that he's often credited with saving video gaming in the mid 80 ' s . Mario wrote the book on side scrolling platformers but after years of ruling the roost decided to move on to the realm of 3D leaving others to carry on the tradition . Some pretenders to the throne were good and some not so good but in the back of our collective minds we all knew that Elvis had left the building . Well , the King is back and it's as if he never even left .
The oddly named New Super Mario Bros launches players ' right into the action . After a short 10 second cut scene of the princess being kidnapped ( AGAIN ) ` World 1 - 1 ' is ready to go and it feels so right after 15 years of waiting . There are Goomba's and Koopa Troopa's , toadstools and green pipes , swimming levels and fire plants and coins galore . To all those people who think that the graphics are only a slight improvement on Mario's previous side scrolling adventures I would urge them to pop Mario 2 or 3 into the DS and be amazed at the difference . The new adventure is much more vibrant , colorful and organic with toadstools that dance and sway and water graphics that are absolutely stunning . Mario has some new snazzy moves including the ability to bounce of walls and my favorite , the [ . . . ] stomp . Instead of smashing bricks from the bottom Mario can now drop from above and in the case of multi-coin bricks Mario can smack down on it and coins just pour out . Both of these are awesome additions that open up all new playing potential .
I have a few slight issues with the game . First , the side to side movement doesn't seem as tight as I remember from previous Mario games . Mario doesn't stop on a dime anymore , he kind of slides to a stop as if the levels were coated in a thin layer of ice . I suppose this is more realistic but it gave the game sort of a loose , floaty feel until I got used to it . The other issue I have is with saving . Rather than saving after every level you save intermittently when you cash in coins or finish a tower or castle . I'm not sure why they made this change but it seems like a rather poor decision on a system that's intended to be played in potentially short bursts .
Despite a couple of griping points NSMB may well be the greatest side scroller ever and a welcome addition to the Mario legacy . I can't tell you how much joy it brought me to play a new side scrolling Mario game and this has definitely been one of the toughest games on the DS to peel myself away from . Go get it and relive the glory years of Mario with an all new adventure .
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This is by far one of the best Mario games ever ! It does everything right . This is one of the best examples of creating a game with phenominal graphics while still maintaining the classic feel . I'll try to give you the basic feel of the game without going into too much details or spoiling any surprises .
Gameplay : Perfect ! Honestly couldn't be better . There are still just the right amount of glitches to keep the nerds guessing how to get perfect in the level , and also has the same amazing response time as every other Mario game . Platformers don't get much better than this . It's a wonder why Nintendo doesn't make a Metroid game like this . Two new moves are added to this game , [ . . . ] stomp and wall jump , both of great use . Also in this game are two new mushrooms , one that increases your size to fit the screen so you can dominate everything , and one to minimize you to fit into small crevaces and pipes . Both are rare appearces , but exciting when you get them . Also new is the ability to have a secondary item , similar to Super Mario World . All in all , it's an exciting experience .
Graphics : Beautiful . Engaging worlds , great 2D AND 3D effects , great / smooth framerate , and bright , vivid colors . There isn't more you could want . Character models are great , as well as vehicles , mushrooms , and bosses . One of the best looking DS games to date !
Sound : CLASSIC . Using 3 types of sound , Surrond , Stereo , and Mono , you can choose what type of sound you want to get out of your speakers or headset . Every crisp and clear and those old tunes never get old . Very appropriate for each level , and very familiar .
Replay Value : EXCELLENT ! ! ! Especially if you didn't play Super Mario 64 DS . There are tons of minigames to play if you get tired of playing the regular mode . But then again , the regular mode is so fun , I don't know how you'd ever get to the minigames . You can also do vs mode via Wi-Fi hook-up . There is PLENTY to do in this game , you won't get bored .
BOTTOM LINE : If you own a DS , this is the game you've been waiting for ! The Best 2D Mario game since Super Mario Bros 3 . 16 years later . . . 2D is REVIVED !
027 4 This is by far one of the best Mario games ever ! It does everything right . This is one of the best examples of creating a game with phenominal graphics while still maintaining the classic feel . I'll try to give you the basic feel of the game without going into too much details or spoiling any surprises .
Gameplay : Perfect ! Honestly couldn't be better . There are still just the right amount of glitches to keep the nerds guessing how to get perfect in the level , and also has the same amazing response time as every other Mario game . Platformers don't get much better than this . It's a wonder why Nintendo doesn't make a Metroid game like this . Two new moves are added to this game , [ . . . ] stomp and wall jump , both of great use . Also in this game are two new mushrooms , one that increases your size to fit the screen so you can dominate everything , and one to minimize you to fit into small crevaces and pipes . Both are rare appearces , but exciting when you get them . Also new is the ability to have a secondary item , similar to Super Mario World . All in all , it's an exciting experience .
Graphics : Beautiful . Engaging worlds , great 2D AND 3D effects , great / smooth framerate , and bright , vivid colors . There isn't more you could want . Character models are great , as well as vehicles , mushrooms , and bosses . One of the best looking DS games to date !
Sound : CLASSIC . Using 3 types of sound , Surrond , Stereo , and Mono , you can choose what type of sound you want to get out of your speakers or headset . Every crisp and clear and those old tunes never get old . Very appropriate for each level , and very familiar .
Replay Value : EXCELLENT ! ! ! Especially if you didn't play Super Mario 64 DS . There are tons of minigames to play if you get tired of playing the regular mode . But then again , the regular mode is so fun , I don't know how you'd ever get to the minigames . You can also do vs mode via Wi-Fi hook-up . There is PLENTY to do in this game , you won't get bored .
BOTTOM LINE : If you own a DS , this is the game you've been waiting for ! The Best 2D Mario game since Super Mario Bros 3 . 16 years later . . . 2D is REVIVED !
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
What can I say ? If Nintendo had made a fourth game in the Super Mario Bros . series for the Original Nintendo Entertainment Center , this would be it . That's the best way I can describe it . Think of all the fun you had playing SMB 1 - 3 and you can get just an idea of what the New SMB is .
This game brings me back to the days when I used to run into Toys'R'Us ( way before the internet days ) and spend 8 months allowance on a NES game . I absolutely could NOT believe it when I popped the cartridge into my DS Lite . It was like a time warp but with new levels , new characters , and new features .
If you liked SMB 1 - 3 even a LITTLE , you'll LOVE this game . BUY IT ! BUY IT ! BUY IT !
My ONLY complaint is that its TOO darn short ! I wish they would have added on another 8 levels ! I could play this game forever . Really !
I have an XBox 360 with 9 games - complete with a High Definition TV set . I have everything from sports games to first person shooters , racers to role playing games . What do I play the most ? The New Super Mario Bros . on my DS Lite .
Sure , the XBox , PS2 , 360 , etc . all have better graphics - but when it comes to SHEER FUN , Nintendo has always been King of the Hill . I only regret not getting an original DS when they FIRST came out - just thinking about all the hours of fun I've missed .
If you're even JUST THINKING about buying this game , trust me - you will NOT regret it !
Three Cheers to Nintendo and I cannot WAIT until the Wii comes out later this year !
054 4 What can I say ? If Nintendo had made a fourth game in the Super Mario Bros . series for the Original Nintendo Entertainment Center , this would be it . That's the best way I can describe it . Think of all the fun you had playing SMB 1 - 3 and you can get just an idea of what the New SMB is .
This game brings me back to the days when I used to run into Toys'R'Us ( way before the internet days ) and spend 8 months allowance on a NES game . I absolutely could NOT believe it when I popped the cartridge into my DS Lite . It was like a time warp but with new levels , new characters , and new features .
If you liked SMB 1 - 3 even a LITTLE , you'll LOVE this game . BUY IT ! BUY IT ! BUY IT !
My ONLY complaint is that its TOO darn short ! I wish they would have added on another 8 levels ! I could play this game forever . Really !
I have an XBox 360 with 9 games - complete with a High Definition TV set . I have everything from sports games to first person shooters , racers to role playing games . What do I play the most ? The New Super Mario Bros . on my DS Lite .
Sure , the XBox , PS2 , 360 , etc . all have better graphics - but when it comes to SHEER FUN , Nintendo has always been King of the Hill . I only regret not getting an original DS when they FIRST came out - just thinking about all the hours of fun I've missed .
If you're even JUST THINKING about buying this game , trust me - you will NOT regret it !
Three Cheers to Nintendo and I cannot WAIT until the Wii comes out later this year !
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
I must be the only parent on earth who has never played these games . My son grew up on them ( he's now 16 ) and has always beat them . Me ? I'm STILL in World 1 level 5 and cannot get through it and have played it all week ! I know . . I know . . . . it's pathetic . . My hand and eye coordination is truly lacking ! I jump when I should dash , I dash when I should jump , I jump farther than I should , or not far enough , jump at the wrong time ( timing is very important in this game ) . . . I'm so bad . I've had to get my son to figure out where to go / what to do to move to a different spot when I'm seemingly stranded . He can do it in 2 minutes flat . I think I'm just too old for this game . ; )
The graphics are AMAZING ! The giant mushrooms are so much fun and beautiful ! . . . . even though I die every time . The spinning tops are a blast ! That was one place I was stranded . . . . on a mushroom and couldn't figure out where to go and my son got me through it in minutes . I'm bad . . . oh so bad at this game , but if you're a Mario fan , you will probably love it .
I bought my DS Lite to do puzzle games and decided I'd get one Mario game to play . They always looked like so much fun . It IS fun , but very frustrating for a novice video game player . I beat Diabolical box in a few days . . and 7 Wonders of the World in 2 days . . . . . Mario ? I'll NEVER beat this game . I already know that . There's no way I will ever go through the 8 worlds and 8 different levels in each world . I am guessing that each World and their levels get harder and harder . . . . if that's the case , I'm DOOMED !
If you're new to Mario games and know nothing about them , you will be challenged by this . . . no doubt about it . Just be prepared to be extremely frustrated ( I am ) and if you're on blood pressure medicine . . . . keep it close by . : ) Though I refuse to give up just yet ! I am that stubborn . I'll keep on trying and hopefully won't throw my beloved DS Lite against a wall . LOL ! ( I would never do that ; ) )
058 4 I must be the only parent on earth who has never played these games . My son grew up on them ( he's now 16 ) and has always beat them . Me ? I'm STILL in World 1 level 5 and cannot get through it and have played it all week ! I know . . I know . . . . it's pathetic . . My hand and eye coordination is truly lacking ! I jump when I should dash , I dash when I should jump , I jump farther than I should , or not far enough , jump at the wrong time ( timing is very important in this game ) . . . I'm so bad . I've had to get my son to figure out where to go / what to do to move to a different spot when I'm seemingly stranded . He can do it in 2 minutes flat . I think I'm just too old for this game . ; )
The graphics are AMAZING ! The giant mushrooms are so much fun and beautiful ! . . . . even though I die every time . The spinning tops are a blast ! That was one place I was stranded . . . . on a mushroom and couldn't figure out where to go and my son got me through it in minutes . I'm bad . . . oh so bad at this game , but if you're a Mario fan , you will probably love it .
I bought my DS Lite to do puzzle games and decided I'd get one Mario game to play . They always looked like so much fun . It IS fun , but very frustrating for a novice video game player . I beat Diabolical box in a few days . . and 7 Wonders of the World in 2 days . . . . . Mario ? I'll NEVER beat this game . I already know that . There's no way I will ever go through the 8 worlds and 8 different levels in each world . I am guessing that each World and their levels get harder and harder . . . . if that's the case , I'm DOOMED !
If you're new to Mario games and know nothing about them , you will be challenged by this . . . no doubt about it . Just be prepared to be extremely frustrated ( I am ) and if you're on blood pressure medicine . . . . keep it close by . : ) Though I refuse to give up just yet ! I am that stubborn . I'll keep on trying and hopefully won't throw my beloved DS Lite against a wall . LOL ! ( I would never do that ; ) )
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From the perspective of a kid . . . . . ITS GREAT !
It does make me remember 6 years ago on our old console games . . . ah sweeeet !
Anyways my bro and I love playing multiplayer I'm always mario and he's lugi we always crack our heads up when one of us gets a big mushroom and we tear down the lvl we are playing on .
Though like all super mario games you can get frustrated like you can't make that jump .
But no matter what you won't stop till you make it ( sometimes you might cuss at mario . . . we all do once in a while ) . Then once you finally make maybe a koopa comes by and kills you . . . AND THEN YOU HAVE TO TRY TO MAKE THAT JUMP ALL OVER AGAIN !
Sorry getting off track . .
Good :
Very colorful
New powerups
Now in 3D
Addicting like crack
New multiplayer play . ( connect with friends )
Mini games
New levels
And much much more !
156 4 From the perspective of a kid . . . . . ITS GREAT !
It does make me remember 6 years ago on our old console games . . . ah sweeeet !
Anyways my bro and I love playing multiplayer I'm always mario and he's lugi we always crack our heads up when one of us gets a big mushroom and we tear down the lvl we are playing on .
Though like all super mario games you can get frustrated like you can't make that jump .
But no matter what you won't stop till you make it ( sometimes you might cuss at mario . . . we all do once in a while ) . Then once you finally make maybe a koopa comes by and kills you . . . AND THEN YOU HAVE TO TRY TO MAKE THAT JUMP ALL OVER AGAIN !
Sorry getting off track . .
Good :
Very colorful
New powerups
Now in 3D
Addicting like crack
New multiplayer play . ( connect with friends )
Mini games
New levels
And much much more !
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I GOT THIS GAME 2 YEARS AGO AND IT IS JUST AS GOOD AS SUPER MARIO BROS .
MAYBE EVEN BETTER . I STILL LOVE THIS GAME AFTER 2 YEARS
171 4 I GOT THIS GAME 2 YEARS AGO AND IT IS JUST AS GOOD AS SUPER MARIO BROS .
MAYBE EVEN BETTER . I STILL LOVE THIS GAME AFTER 2 YEARS
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
Out of all the Nintendo DS games , this is right up there at the top as far as the one that is the best and is the most fun ! There are easy levels for children and more challenging levels for more experienced gamers . Being an adult and having actually finished the game , some might argue that it might not be challenging enough but all in all , there is a very wide spectrum of difficulty levels and challenges within the game such as collecting star coins , finding secret pathways , et cetera .
There is HUGE replay value . This game can be literally played for hours . Graphics are outstanding and the new items can be a lot of fun ( GIANT sized mushroom , mini mushroom , turtle shell , et cetera ) . Another challenge is figuring out what item is ideal for which level .
Another nice part of this is that once cleared , a level can be played repeatedly . This is good for the little ones .
Watch out though ! You may be tempted to throw the game when you try a level for the upteenth time and get hit at the same spot ! ( definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over the same way and expecting a different result ! ) .
Let's talk about the worlds a little bit :
World 1 - Very easy , basic super Mario level that most players will recognize from past games . This level is good for the little ones . This world will get the player used to the Mario way of doing things .
World 2 - Desert world . Obviously , a little more challenging . Some of the new skills required for the game such as wall jumping can come in handy , especially in the tower where one must wall jump repetatively in order to secure a star coin . Hint here : in order to open up world 4 , one must defeat the castle enemy as mini mario . Alternatively , opening up a warp cannon will also do it . This can be done in level 2A and is a bit tricky insofar as timing ( bounce up on the turtle to gain access to yellow pipe - timing must be perfect ! ! ) .
World 3 - Water world . About the same level of difficulty . Lots of carribean style entertaining music . Finding the secret exit in the ghost house will lead to a warp pipe ( to world 6 ) . Again , to do so , the player must be FAST with perfect timing ( instead of leading through the traditional exit door after triggering p switch , go backwards and back down the stairs ( without touching them ) and go into the FIRST door instead of the second . The first door will disappear once the time runs out so the player MUST be FAST - may be a tad easier with a turtle shell ) .
HINT : To this end , once the warp cannon in world 3 is open , a player can get a power-up item . Enter the warp pipe world but instead of climbing in the warp pipe , continue to the right and there will be a roulette type box where a player can acquire a power up . The player can go back and do this as many times as desired whenever desired . After the first time , the player can simply hit start and return to map if the desired power-up is not acquired .
World 4 - A grassy world that can be challenging to the youger set although no doubt teens will have it down in nothing flat . Gaining secret exit in the ghost house ( must bring a mini mushroom in order to accomplish this ) , warp pipe to level 7 will open .
World 5 - Ice world . Probably this reviewer's least favorite because of the sliding . Again , finding secret exit in level 5 ghost house can get player to a warp pipe to level 8 . The ice factor renders this level very challenging although again , teens will get the hang of it pretty quickly . Alternate way to get to world 7 is to defeat boss in level 5 castle as mini mario .
World 6 - A little bit of everything in this level . These upper levels are more challenging and may take a little more time to the average person to defeat , especially if all the star coins are desired . Interestingly , no ghost house in level 6 .
World 7 - Again , gets a little difficult . There is a secret exit in the ghost house to open a alternative path - Timing and speed are key but not as critical in earlier level . Speed and timing of jumps are key to get the third star coin , however !
World 8 - AKA nightmare world ! Obviously , this world gets easier with practice but can be very difficult at first , especially for younger players . Obtaining all star coins in this level is the ultimate challenge ! After defeating the first castle , when the player thinks it's all over - a new path is constructed and there is more yet to go . This is a nightime and spooky world and the spiders are VERY annoying .
The minigames are a fine addition to an already outstanding game . Readers of my other reviews may recall that I enjoy the brain games . With that said , some of the minigames can possibly be classified as little brain sharpeners / teasers with memory games and reflex games .
Overall , a terrific game with lots of replay value ! I give it an A + for fun !
201 4 Out of all the Nintendo DS games , this is right up there at the top as far as the one that is the best and is the most fun ! There are easy levels for children and more challenging levels for more experienced gamers . Being an adult and having actually finished the game , some might argue that it might not be challenging enough but all in all , there is a very wide spectrum of difficulty levels and challenges within the game such as collecting star coins , finding secret pathways , et cetera .
There is HUGE replay value . This game can be literally played for hours . Graphics are outstanding and the new items can be a lot of fun ( GIANT sized mushroom , mini mushroom , turtle shell , et cetera ) . Another challenge is figuring out what item is ideal for which level .
Another nice part of this is that once cleared , a level can be played repeatedly . This is good for the little ones .
Watch out though ! You may be tempted to throw the game when you try a level for the upteenth time and get hit at the same spot ! ( definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over the same way and expecting a different result ! ) .
Let's talk about the worlds a little bit :
World 1 - Very easy , basic super Mario level that most players will recognize from past games . This level is good for the little ones . This world will get the player used to the Mario way of doing things .
World 2 - Desert world . Obviously , a little more challenging . Some of the new skills required for the game such as wall jumping can come in handy , especially in the tower where one must wall jump repetatively in order to secure a star coin . Hint here : in order to open up world 4 , one must defeat the castle enemy as mini mario . Alternatively , opening up a warp cannon will also do it . This can be done in level 2A and is a bit tricky insofar as timing ( bounce up on the turtle to gain access to yellow pipe - timing must be perfect ! ! ) .
World 3 - Water world . About the same level of difficulty . Lots of carribean style entertaining music . Finding the secret exit in the ghost house will lead to a warp pipe ( to world 6 ) . Again , to do so , the player must be FAST with perfect timing ( instead of leading through the traditional exit door after triggering p switch , go backwards and back down the stairs ( without touching them ) and go into the FIRST door instead of the second . The first door will disappear once the time runs out so the player MUST be FAST - may be a tad easier with a turtle shell ) .
HINT : To this end , once the warp cannon in world 3 is open , a player can get a power-up item . Enter the warp pipe world but instead of climbing in the warp pipe , continue to the right and there will be a roulette type box where a player can acquire a power up . The player can go back and do this as many times as desired whenever desired . After the first time , the player can simply hit start and return to map if the desired power-up is not acquired .
World 4 - A grassy world that can be challenging to the youger set although no doubt teens will have it down in nothing flat . Gaining secret exit in the ghost house ( must bring a mini mushroom in order to accomplish this ) , warp pipe to level 7 will open .
World 5 - Ice world . Probably this reviewer's least favorite because of the sliding . Again , finding secret exit in level 5 ghost house can get player to a warp pipe to level 8 . The ice factor renders this level very challenging although again , teens will get the hang of it pretty quickly . Alternate way to get to world 7 is to defeat boss in level 5 castle as mini mario .
World 6 - A little bit of everything in this level . These upper levels are more challenging and may take a little more time to the average person to defeat , especially if all the star coins are desired . Interestingly , no ghost house in level 6 .
World 7 - Again , gets a little difficult . There is a secret exit in the ghost house to open a alternative path - Timing and speed are key but not as critical in earlier level . Speed and timing of jumps are key to get the third star coin , however !
World 8 - AKA nightmare world ! Obviously , this world gets easier with practice but can be very difficult at first , especially for younger players . Obtaining all star coins in this level is the ultimate challenge ! After defeating the first castle , when the player thinks it's all over - a new path is constructed and there is more yet to go . This is a nightime and spooky world and the spiders are VERY annoying .
The minigames are a fine addition to an already outstanding game . Readers of my other reviews may recall that I enjoy the brain games . With that said , some of the minigames can possibly be classified as little brain sharpeners / teasers with memory games and reflex games .
Overall , a terrific game with lots of replay value ! I give it an A + for fun !
227 4 I LOVE this game ! I won't bother giving it a detailed review since over 100 people have already given it good reviews . I've been playing it daily ! Great graphics & colors !
The only downside is the ' save ' part . How do you save after you're done playing ? I had to keep playing and playing and everytime I wanted to ' quit ' , it would tell me I would lose my unsaved data ! I found out you can save only if you complete a castle , tower , spend your coins OR BEAT THE GAME ! I finally beat the game ! And I can save anytime I want to ! That's your reward ! I suggest you go try beat the game , then once you're done , you can go back , take your time collecting the coins and save everytime you do . The ending of the game was great !
In order to get to worlds 4 and 7 , you need to beat the browser in the last castles as a tiny mario in worlds 2 and 5 .
Wonderful game ! Kids and adults love it !
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
EVERYBODY THINKS THIS JUST THE OLD MARIO FOR N.E.S . WITH ONE CHANGE . . . HIGH QUALITY GRAPHICS . WELL , IT'S NOT ! IT'S A REMIX AND A MIXED UP VERSION OF THE FOLLOWING GAMES : S.M.B .1 , S.M.B .2 , S.M.B .3 , S.M.W , AND A FEW OTHERS . GET THE ADDED TWIST OF BOWSER JR . FINALLY MAKING HIS LONG AWAITED RETURN IN THE SERIES AND FACE COMPLETLY NEW ENEMIES LIKE : MUMMY POKEYS , THUNDA-FIED LAKITUS , HUGE GOOMBAS AND MANY OTHERS . IN MINI-GAME MODE PLAY REMIX VERSIONS OF THE MINI-GAMES FROM MARIO 64 DS AND BRAND NEW ONES ! ALSO THERE'S MULTIPLAYER MODE WHERE YOU CAN FIGHT A FRIEND TO GET THE MOST STARS MUCH LIKE MARIO 64 DS JUST A 2 - D VERSION , OR PLAY THE NOT SO COOL MULTI-PLAYER MINI-GAMES . GOOD-LUCK WITH THE GAME !
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New Super Mario Bros . ( Video Game )
It's been a really long time since we've seen Mario in his 2D roots . I remember back in the good ol ' days when 8 - bit graphics were king , save points were a rarity , MIDI tunes were the bomb , and games that froze could be fixed ( temporarily ) by literally blowing the dust out of them ; those were the glory days of video games . Although things are fun now , and with the next gen systems including the Wii on the way , nothing nowadays equates to that feeling that you had when playing old school 2D sidescrollers . Mario 64 was a blast , don't get me wrong , but this is how Mario became a video game household name .
GAME CONCEPT : Back to the basics folks ; this is the good ol ' sidescrolling , get to the end of the level while stomping on goombas before the time runs out , finding secret warp pipes , and trying to get the timer's last digit to read 6 when you get to the finish flag Mario . Think of the feel of all of the Mario All Star games ( 1 , 3 , and World , anyway ) rolled into one , but with a lot more horsepower behind it . Essentially , it plays like Mario 1 and 3 , with the overworld level selection similar to 3 . Each world has multiple levels , and each with a tower where you will fight Baby Bowser , and a castle to mark the end of the World where you will fight different bosses . The super mushroom and fire flower have returned for powerups , along with a few new ones as well . The one item that most people who have been keeping an eye on this game have noticed , and are aware of by now , is the Mega Mushroom , which grows Mario to the size of the screen and you can obliterate pretty much anything in your path , warp pipes and blocks included . There is also the Mini Mushroom , which allows you to navigate pathways that are too small for even normal Mario . These are actually required to find some of the secrets in the levels . Finally , there is Shell Mario , where he'll don a costume similar to the Hammer Brother outfit from Mario 3 , but his maneuver is to roll into a shell ( a la ' a stomped and then kicked shell ) and take out anything in your way . One nice feature is the ability to save items , like you could in Mario World , if you were already maxed out on power , but rather than pulling into the screen after getting hit , you have to manually bring them in by touching the item's icon on the touch screen .
At face value , the levels are very similar to the ones found in Mario 3 . However , to keep up with the times , there are a lot of secrets stored in each stage , so hardcore gamers who can't help but complete every possible thing in the game will be pleased . One of the secrets that is common to every level are the Star Coins . Each level has 3 of these coins that you can collect , which is optional , but definitely adds to the replay value . Rather than being there for the potential for a 1 - up , as the Yoshi Coins were in Mario World , these coins will allow you to unlock different pathways in the overworld maps , allowing you to take alternate pathways to get to the World's end level castle , or to other levels that are isolated from the main path . These items are similar to Yoshi coins in their placement , and you will need to use your head as well as have a keen eye to find them . The good thing is that when you collect one ( and you haven't died afterwards in that level ) you never have to find that one again , so the frustration factor is kept to a minimum . Another thing that keeps the levels going is the hidden exits , which aren't totally new to Mario games , but they are really well hidden this time around , and this always gives gamers reason to come back for more .
The touch screen is rarely used in the game itself , only to be used for pulling in the item from your saved item box , and selecting a different World from the main map screen . Other than that , it really only serves the purpose of the level's map , so you can see how far along you are , and what Star Coins you have collected in the level . It is used extensively in the minigames , however . A note on the mini-games that come with the game . . . they are pretty much pulled straight from Mario 64 DS . Nothing new there .
GRAPHICS : 2D Mario has never looked this good ; obviously since it's been so long since a 2D Mario , but since all the characters are 3D models on the stage , rather than sprites , the animation is far more fluid . I have yet to see the game's frame rate drop at all .
SOUND : Many of the basic sounds , like the jump and the coins and the fireballs , seem to be pulled directly from the first Super Mario Bros . Definite nostalgia factor with that , and a definite plus in my book . If you finish a level and hit the pole at the right time so you get fireworks , it will play the Super Mario Bros end level theme that we all know and love ( it sounds direct too , not a remake of it . . . ah , that brings back memories ) . Some more recent sounds show as well , such as Mario 64 ' s Feather Hat music for the Invicibility Star . The music is typical Mario fare ; catchy , but not obnoxious .
CONTROLS : Another thing I miss about Mario games are the simple controls . You should know what to do within the first three seconds of the game . The only new things that you should really be aware of is the triple jump ( dash and jump three times ) , the butt-stomp ( press down while in the air ) , and the wall jump ( hold the direction of the wall you're on , and press jump ) . Just a note , I felt that the wall jump was kind of odd at first , because I've played almost all Metroid games to death , and the wall jump in those games required you to push AWAY from the wall you were on , not towards it . If you think that will be a problem , you'll get over it quickly . I did .
OVERALL : This is a must own , no question . If you're thinking about it , just get it . Rarely do I feel that way about games unless I read other reviews first , but being the Mario fan that I am , I just had to pick it up for old times sake . I'm glad I did , and you'll be glad you did .
