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love it!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am an old school gaming fan and this one brings back the memories with some new things to do and great new features like the giant mushroom! I love it!

Totally fun for all ages!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Like other people have said, this game is awesome. No doubt. The only thing I hate about it is you can't save just whenever you want to. It's very annoying. I can't tolerate playing a game for long periods of time so I always save and finish later. But this, you can't.

Great game with annoying save method.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I've played through about half this game and it's a fantastic platform game, if you liked any 2d SMB game in the past there's no reason you won't have a great time. The only reason I don't play it frequently is that you can't save at will between levels... you need to make a coin purchase or beat a castle mid-world. I realize this adds challenge and it's fine in any system but a handheld, but this is my DS, it's meant to play on the go, and when I get where I'm going or get interrupted I have to switch it off in a hurry. With NSMB I've wound up replaying 3 levels a couple times just because I was ALMOST to the point of being able to save then I had to stop, fun as the game is I get sick of repeating the same level for no reason. From what I read you can save at any time after you've beaten the game, I don't know why this is a feature that has to be unlocked though.

More of the same, which is good

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

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]

Fun game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

For those of us who grew up on the Super Mario Bros game, this one brings back a lot of great memories. The gameplay of the main game is very similar in style, and I was thrilled to see that they stayed so true to what I was hoping to find.

Even better, the old style of short levels works wonderfully with a Nintendo DS, since it lets you play in short bursts while you're out and just have a couple of minutes, without worrying about whether you can remember where you are in some kind of complex plotline. You can open it up, be having fun immediately, and put it on hold at any time by just closing the DS.

It also has a selection of cute mini-games that are fun and sometimes make creative use of the special qualities of the DS. There's a "whack-a-mole" style game, for example, that focuses on quickly tapping the moles with a stylus as they appear (and avoiding tapping Luigi when he does).

It's also an easy game to follow even if you can't read or execute complex reasoning. My 4-year-old nephew absolutely loves this game. He's played it for several hours a week, nearly every week, for the past 3 months and he's still eager to get his hands on it every time he thinks I might be coaxed into sharing.

COOL GAME

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

New Super Mario Bros. goes back to the original Super Mario Bros. with a new twist for the new time. Mega mushrooms and turtle shell outfits to name a few. Great game!!!!1

Needs no introduction

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The New Super Mario Bros is a game that I reccomend for anyone that has a DS. It has everything, fun gameplay, minigames, good graphics and (duh) Mario! The only beef that I have with this game is that even though it is generally easy, the saving spots are terrible and this can make that game very frustrating.

The gameplay is everything you would expect it to be. Princess Toadstool gets kidnapped, Mario has to save her, blah blah blah. We all know the deal. Another mario side scrolling adventure? I want something original! Not to worry, it's just as good as the first 3 Mario side scrollers. I had no problem with the gameplay except for the saving issue I mentioned earlier.

The graphics are pretty good, but when Mario takes off his hat at the end of each level, you can see that the details in his face are not exactly A+. It is a sidescroller so I really don't care, but a little bit more effort on the small details of Mario would be a nice bonus.

The minigames are just an extra feature, but the are fun to do after you beat the game. They are nothing special, but Wario is the only Nintendo character who I really expect great minigames from.

All in all, I had a great time playing this game. You will enjoy it weather you are 4 or 40. I had great fun playing this game, and I'm sure you will too.

Mario Justs Keeps Going!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 30, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have never had a Mario game I didn't enjoy so here's another in the long history of one of gamings best and loved characters.

Super Mario 3 -- DS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game! I bought it for my 5-year old granddaughter and she's hooked on it.

MAriO

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 16, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Its a Killer version of a classic game. I play it when my son goes to sleep!
A must have!

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