New Super Mario Bros.
by Nintendo of America
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Product Summary
Brand: NintendoRelease Date: 2006-05-15
Platform: Nintendo DS
Model: NTR P A2DE
Publisher: Nintendo of America
Product features:
- Run, jump, and stomp your way through raging volcanoes, tropical islands, snowcapped peaks, and unimaginable challenges!
- Grab a Mega Mushroom and grow to incredible proportions, or smash through your foes in a blue Koopa shell!
- There are two multiplayer modes in New Super Mario Bros. -- Mario vs. Luigi and Minigames. In Mario vs. Luigi mode, it's brother vs. brother in a race for Stars.
- New Power Ups! You'll find classic power-ups like the Super Mushroom and the Fire Flower in the game, and there are some all-new power-ups that let Mario explore the Mushroom Kingdom like never before.
- New Moves! New Super Mario Bros. expands Mario's arsenal of moves to include some very powerful advanced techniques. If you want to uncover every secret in the game, you'll have to master them all.
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Video Game Reviews of New Super Mario Bros.
Customer Review: More of the same, which is good
Summary: 5 Stars
You should already know what you're getting yourself into if you've ever played a Super Mario platformer before. Princess Peach has been kidnapped, and it's up to you, Mario, to save her. Our brave hero Mario will travel between worlds chasing after the fiend which has stolen the Mushroom Kingdom's beloved princess, and I don't think I have to tell you how the story ends.
The first thing you'll notice about this game is the updated visuals. Everything from Mario and his foes to the mystery blocks and bricks are displayed in 3D, though the world which Mario travels in still scrolls in 2D exactly like the Mario games from the NES and SNES.
The second thing you'll notice is how familiar everything feels. Sure, there are some new powers that Mario can acquire, and he's gained a few tricks from his 3D outings as well (Wall jumping and ground pounding will become second nature as you play through the game), the game is still largely the same as the other 2D Mario titles. Mario still has the perfect jump which changed 2D platforming forever, the fire flower is still extremely cheap, and the world Mario travels in is still ripe with secrets to discover.
Whether you find this game nostalgic or just a retread is going to depend on the person playing the game, but if you still get that fuzzy feeling when you play through the original Super Mario Brothers, or if you've never played a 2D Super Mario game before, I suggest you pick this game up.
Overview (1 is lowest, 5 is highest):
Fun: 5 [You'll still be frustrated when you die on the same level over and over, but that won't happen often, and the game tends to throw 1UP mushrooms at you like they're going to expire.]
Playability: 5 [You'll be stomping on Goombas like you used to the first few seconds into the game if you've ever played a Mario title before. And if you haven't, the controls are simple enough for anyone to master, while still providing a wealth of options.]
Value: 4 [The game ends before you know it, but there are a nice number of minigames and multiplayer battle options for you to keep popping this game into your DS for a while]
Overall: 5 [You might not agree with my praise of this game if you're not a Mario fan, but if you are, this most recent visit to the Mushroom Kingdom is definitely worth the trip]
Description of New Super Mario Bros.
New Super Mario Bros. for the DS lets you play an updated version of the classic Super Mario Bros. world, with all-new moves taken from other hit Mario games. When Mario and Princess Peach are taking a walk, a bolt of lightning hits Mushroom Castle. Mario goes off to investigate, but he returns Bowser has kidnapped Peach! He'll track down Bowser on the classic, original Super Mario Bros. map with all the moves he's picked up in the other games. Throw turtle shells, butt-stomp to crack open floors -- you can even use the tanooki suit from Super Mario Bros. 3. Use the DS dual screen to see where you are on a map & play fun minigames. Also includes a two-player mode where Mario and Luigi race and compete for coins.Kids & Family Games
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