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The editors liked
There are moments when it perfectly recaptures the spirit of old Mario games
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Plays great -- tight controls and balanced gameplay
Looks outstanding
Good nostalgia trip for older gamers
The editors didn't like
It tries too hard to cater to both the hardcore Mario fan and new Wii gamers
Making for an uneven experience
Multiplayer modes a little ho-hum
Doesnt make use of the DS full capabilities
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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...
Its a proper, 2D Mario platformer, finally, Beautiful designed, if somewhat traditional, platform action, Superb mulitplayer distraction
Might be a little too retro for anyone expecting the usual Mario innovation, Um, the musics a bit crap
If you can accept Marios return to his original roots and forgive the pared-down, classic gameplay mechanics, youre in for some genuine platforming genius.
Abstract: As if the fancy pants PSP was never invented, the New Super Mario Bros game on the Nintendo DS whisks you back to the simple 2D delights of Super Marioland - and doesnt it feel good. Games rarely offer this much immediate fun anymore. OK, so it may n...
