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New Super Mario Bros. (Nintendo DS) | 
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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
List Price: £29.99
Buy New: £17.99
You Save: £12.00 (40%)
New (31) Used (16) from £10.99
Rating:  101 reviews
Sales Rank: 64
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): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
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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Product Description
The first all-new 2D Mario platformer since Super Mario World has arrived! Boasting incredible 3D graphics to accompany classic 2D gameplay, this fast-paced adventure will have Mario fans cheering as they make their way over fields, under water, through castles, and into the air. The power of the DS is used to great effect, and the result is that the Mushroom Kingdom looks more alive than ever. Backgrounds are beautifully layered and every character on screen is presented in gorgeous 3D, with Piranha Plants baring their teeth with wild abandon and Goombas looking almost too cute to stomp on. Just below the surface you will find hundreds of hard-as-nails mini-missions that will force you to reconsider your supposed Super Mario supremacy. The real challenge of the game is tracking down its 240 Star Coins, which allow you to open up paths on the eight world maps. Each level hides three of those shiny collectibles: sometimes they're in plain sight but require a special skill in order to be reached. Other times they're cleverly hidden, and sometimes you will need one of the game's special new power-ups to find them. Nostalgic and new in equal doses, New Super Mario Bros. is, quite simply, a gem of a game.
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: Read 96 more reviews...
 Letsa Go! June 5, 2007
35 out of 37 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
18 out of 19 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.
The true Mario is back March 23, 2007
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This game sees the return of Mario in all his side scrolling platform glory! As much as i like the 3D Mario games they never quite acheived the same brilliance as the simpler 2D outings.
This game however is not just some rehash of an olden days version of Mario repackaged this is a genuine NEW Mario game.
There are loads of varied and fun worlds to see and plenty of enemies to be beaten or avoided.
Although completing the main quest is fairly simple and is more a matter of time than anything else the real challenge comes from replaying beaten levels to collect the 3 special coins on each level and to find the different routes not just through each level or world but through the overall game. By beating certain bosses as mini Mario you are able to open up whole new worlds for exploration.
Simply put this game is a lot of fun wether you are an experienced Mario fan that loved the original outings (or there modern day remakes) or new to the Mario phenomenon.
If you own a DS you should definately have this in your collection!
First and by far Favourite June 17, 2007
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
Super mushroom fun! December 26, 2006
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
Nintendo have done an excellent job on the New Super Mario - loads of fun and great 2 player even if the other player doesn't have the game!!!
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