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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
List Price: £29.99
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Rating:  96 reviews
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: platformer-games
Rating: To Be Announced
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 3 - 18 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.7 x 0.8
MPN: NTRPA2DE
Model: NTR P A2DE
UPC: 045496737313
EAN: 0045496737313
ASIN: B000ERVMI8
Release Date: June 30, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In a nutshell:
It's been over fifteen years since the last Super Mario Bros. but finally Mario is back in a proper 2D platforming adventure. Just because it's old school though doesn't mean it's old hat...The lowdown:
Considering the last Super Mario Bros. game is still the best selling video game of all time (17.28 million copies and counting) this has a lot to live up to, but it almost effortlessly captures the action and charm of the old games. The basics of the game are the same as always as you run and jump through mostly horizontally scrolling levels. New to the game are power-ups that turn Mario into a giant or make him really tiny, as well as one that gives him a Koopa shell on his back to attack enemies with. Although the gameplay is all in two dimensions the graphics are 3D, with all new moves such as the triple jump and wall jump added in as well. Most exciting moment:
As well as the single player mode there's also a wireless multiplayer mode where you get to battle a friend (as Luigi) across a whole bunch of specially designed levels. Since you ask:
As Super Mario World on the SNES (since re-released as Super Mario Advance 2 on the GBA) was subtitled Super Mario Bros. 4 in Japan that name couldn't be used for this new game, although that's secretly whatever everyone's calling it - behind Nintendo's back. The bottom line:
The impossible has happened: Nintendo have created a worthy follow-up to Super Mario Bros. 3!
Harrison Dent
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| Customer Reviews:
 Think Mario, Think Quality. June 1, 2006
Mrs. K. Horne (Scotland)
37 out of 47 found this review helpful
Mario's back on another adventure! Leap, bounce and jump your way through 8 awesome worlds.
Plot= It's Mario so don't expect a blockbuster story line, Bowser Jr. captures Peach, Mario runs and jumps like mad trying to save her. 2/10
Graphics= Quality stuff for what the DS can pull of, the best use of it's graphics yet. 9/10
Gameplay= Execllent gameplay , a joy to play, controls are spot on. 10/10
Sound= Those old Mario tunes are back that you know and love and thers also a few new ones thrown in for good measure. One of the greastest things about a Mario game. 10/10
Lifespan= 8 worlds to explore, secret exits to find, minigames (Although no where near as fun as the main game ) 9/10
Fun=10/10
Overall, the game you need for your DS!
Letsa Go! June 5, 2007
Phill (London)
33 out of 35 found this review helpful
The Mario franchise is one of the most beloved and respected within the gaming world with it's bright,camp,colourful and totally addictive game play with more prequels,sequels and spin-offs you can shake a stick at. Super Mario Bros. DS is a great game when I first got my DS this came with it. I was slightly disappointed I gotta say I actually thought this was just a remake but I got more and more into the game and totally fell in love with it I loved the genius of using the generic 2D formula with the 3d twist which is utterly gorgeous. As always moving further into the game is gains increasingly difficult once i got to world 8 and defeated Bowser for the umpteenth time over the last 15 years I realized I missed two of the stages worlds 4 & 7 I grew increasing frustrated with not knowing how to unlock them cut a long story short and managed to get them up and was satisfied.
After the I had completely finished the game with all gold star coins acquired I checked out the mini games not really expecting much and found myself playing them for hours on end totally unlike me the one that got me addicted was the poker game which a card game I love one night i found myself glancing at the clock one night and seeing 4:21am I kinda knew it was time to stop.
Kids won't just love this I'm 21 and I got my mum into this, my brother and a few of my cousins who all have DS' and occasionally play against each other in the Vs. mode.
I recommend this to anyone who loves Mario, new people to the wonderful DS and anyone else who want's to give it a go.
Graphics: 10/10
Story: 5/10
Gameplay: 10/10
Extras: 10/10
It gets better with age December 29, 2006
S. I. Hancock (Manchester, England)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful
This is just the type of game I used to enjoy as a kid, so addictive you can play it for hours. It's not just the main game that's fun there are lots of mini games on the cartridge as well.
Go on buy it there are no questions to ask it is the game to have.
A RETURN TO FORM August 27, 2006
Alan Eccles (Wolverhampton, West Midlands)
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
With all the emphasis on 3D immersive gaming I've been finding most modern video games lack the sense of fun of yesteryear. Now all that has changed with the release of New Super Mario Bros for DS.
Quite simply if you own a DS it is your right to buy this game. Some people will tell you it is too short - well yes it can be finished quickly - but that misses the whole point of the game. With many items to find and extra worlds to unlock not to mention the replayability of it all this game just won't disappoint.
Know someone who owns a DS? Know someone who loves video games? Or do you match this description yourself? If so just please buy it. This game deserves to be recognised.
First and by far Favourite June 17, 2007
Gamegirl (England)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
It's simple- if you own a Nintendo DS then you deserve to give it the New Super Mario Bros. game. This game was my first game for my DS and since then I have purchased a fair few others; but this shall always be my favourite.
Dash, jump, climb and swim your way through eight incredible worlds rich in marvellous areas. Once you own New Super Mario Bros. you won't want to put it down for hours. Trust me- I was setting my alarm an hour early before school to play on it in the morning!
Boasting brilliantly inventive games, beautiful colours and amazing graphics this is by far one of Nintendo's greatest achievements. I can assure you that you won't regret buying it.
Even diehard Mario Fans will still find this game fresh and exciting- in no way is it just sponging off it's previous successes.
Okay, so some big fans may say that it is too easy and you finish it quickly but I think that it is replayable as there are always hidden extras you miss the first and second time round. I have finished it and it took me several months!
Also the ace minigames are very addictive and fun and make full use of the DS's stylus.
The Mario Vs. Luigi setting is equally marvellous and fun. All in all, New Super Mario Bros. on DS is well worth your time and money. If you have a spare 25- buy it! And if you don't- beg, borrow and steal until you get this wonderful game.
K Mall, age 13
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