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The editors liked
Its a proper
2D Mario platformer
Finally
Beautiful designed
If somewhat traditional
Platform action
Superb mulitplayer distraction
Multiplayer
New features
The editors didn't like
Might be a little too retro for anyone expecting the usual Mario innovation
Um
The musics a bit crap
The save system only allows you to save your progress every handful of stages
Published: 2006-06-22, Author: Michael , review by: pocketgamer.co.uk
Abstract: Why New Super Mario Bros.? Why not All-New and Super-Duper? Or Super Ultimate? Or the completely over the top New Incredible?Start playing, and the logic is revealed.See, New Super Mario Bros is the combination of two things – New and Super Mario Br...
Bare bones 2D platforming at its finest, as only Nintendo can deliver; perfect control mechanics; brilliant level design will make you excited just to see what they can think of next; appealing to all ages and gamers and non gamers alike; a couple of neat...
New power-ups are not very useful. The blue shell is especially disappointing; fairly short game length; the abundance of 1-up mushrooms make the game too easy; no Yoshi?
The first true 2D Mario game since Super Mario World maintains the high standard set by its legendary predecessors.
Abstract: Mario is an institution: the first home system for many gamers was an NES, and of course our plucky plumbers game came packed in with the NES for a number of years. Before that, we were fans of his work with Donkey Kong when he was simply Jumpman. Sin...
Abstract: Someone once said that everything old shall be new again. Well, somebody must have gotten an early copy of the New Super Mario Bros. game for the DS because quite frankly I havent had so much fun in 2006. New Mario Bros. takes place in the very famili...
Abstract: Reviewed May 2006 by Corbie Dillard Publisher: Nintendo Developer: NintendoRelease Date: May, 2006ESRB Rating: E for EveryoneGenre: PlatformerPrice: $34.99 Just a little over 20 years ago, Nintendo released their Nintendo Entertainment System onto t...
There are moments when it perfectly recaptures the spirit of old Mario games, but...
it tries too hard to cater to both the hardcore Mario fan and new Wii gamers, making for an uneven experience
Taking myself out of the equation allows me to see the game’s positives -- it’s a polished packaging of the Mario license that fits comfortably on the Wii-but my personal feelings are so inextricably linked to my thoughts on Mario that it&rsqu...
Abstract: When the DS was released it was pretty much a given that the plumber and his trusty friends and foes would make an appearance on the system. It took a while but the appearance is finally here in an interesting format which features both old and new con...
Plays great -- tight controls and balanced gameplay, Looks outstanding, Good nostalgia trip for older gamers
Multiplayer modes a little ho-hum, Doesnt make use of the DS full capabilities
Mario fans will be pleased to know that New Super Mario Bros is yet another winner from Nintendo. It effortlessly captures the charm and challenge of the earlier Mario games, and looks great to boot. ...
