New Super Mario Bros.

New Super Mario Brothers

Strengths: Great Throwback, Great All Around Platformer,Lots of Replay Value, Great Game

Weakness: A bit on the short side (but that comes with it being a platformer)

From the moment I started the first level, I remembered back to when I was a kid playing Mario Brothers on the NES. I enjoyed the simplistic gameplay then, and I still do now. New Super Mario Bros. is a basic platformer, but can be ranked among the best platformers out there. Everything from the music, to the sound effects, to the boss battles scream Mario. I'd highly reccommend buying this if...
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From the moment I started the first level, I remembered back to when I was a kid playing Mario Brothers on the NES. I enjoyed the simplistic gameplay then, and I still do now. New Super Mario Bros. is a basic platformer, but can be ranked among the best platformers out there. Everything from the music, to the sound effects, to the boss battles scream Mario. I'd highly reccommend buying this if you are looking for a good game, or just a throwback to your child hood.

By jshidler - May 17, 2006

What we've been waiting for

Strengths: -Classic 2D Mario Gameplay -Multiple paths, play as much or little as you choose -Extra collectibles in each stage increase replay value -Entire host of single-cart 2-4 player mini-games

Weakness: -No online Wi-Fi mode -Regular adventure over too quickly

Welcome back Mario, we missed you. A spiritual sucessor to the original Super Mario Brothers, NSMB combines the original old-school formula with all the great improvments that have been made in the series to date. Mario has added a host of new moves since the last time we saw him in 2D as well as a few new enemies since then. And firepower is once again the end-all be-all of power. The stages are...
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Welcome back Mario, we missed you.

A spiritual sucessor to the original Super Mario Brothers, NSMB combines the original old-school formula with all the great improvments that have been made in the series to date. Mario has added a host of new moves since the last time we saw him in 2D as well as a few new enemies since then. And firepower is once again the end-all be-all of power.

The stages are varied with very few new gimmicks being used more than once, twice at most. Levels progress in challenge in an even fashion. Some may find it easier than past Mario outings, but it seems to be challenging enough without becoming frustrating (I'm looking at you Lost Levels).

I was able to play this through, unlock everything and then turn around and do it again and enjoy it just as much the second time if not more. You'll definitely get your money's worth out of this one.

By Troa11 - May 17, 2006

Mario Returns

Strengths: The graphics in this game are fantastic and the control is easy to get the hang of.

Weakness: I have yet to find any.

New Super Mario Bros. is one of the best titles available for the Nintendo DS. The main single-player Mario game should take you about a weekend to complete. There is more when you're done. Mario vs. Luigi turns the game into a one on one race to the finish line, and it's a pretty great time. There are also mini-games for single and multiplayer. All you need is a single game card to set up a...
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New Super Mario Bros. is one of the best titles available for the Nintendo DS. The main single-player Mario game should take you about a weekend to complete. There is more when you're done. Mario vs. Luigi turns the game into a one on one race to the finish line, and it's a pretty great time. There are also mini-games for single and multiplayer. All you need is a single game card to set up a multiplayer game. Playing New Super Mario Bros. is like taking a trip down memory lane . New Super Mario Bros. is a must have game for any Nintendo DS owner.

By Tricky02 - May 17, 2006

Best Platformer!

Strengths: Colorful visuals, Controls, Music, Gameplay

Weakness: NONE!

I've been waiting for this super mario game in ages! Finally it came out and it is just what I expected it to be, perfection! You will play again as mario to save princess peach from Bowser. This time, mario has some new moves, a nice 3d engine though still side scrolling, new power ups and more. I like this game a lot, this game alone convinced me to buy a Nintendo DS!

By metalgearss - May 18, 2006

New Super Mario Brothers

Strengths: Nod to past SMB titles with enough twists to earn the "New" in the title

Weakness: save feature

I’m almost through world one and it’s been fun so far. The graphics are really good and the developers definitely gave it a feel of the past SMB titles in their layouts and designs. The stylus/touch screen doesn’t seem to play a huge part in the first world other than being able to tap the extra item (shroom, flower) and make it available for use. I like the feature of being able to carry...
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I’m almost through world one and it’s been fun so far. The graphics are really good and the developers definitely gave it a feel of the past SMB titles in their layouts and designs.

The stylus/touch screen doesn’t seem to play a huge part in the first world other than being able to tap the extra item (shroom, flower) and make it available for use. I like the feature of being able to carry an extra item, but it could have been incorporated in the buttons leaving out the touch screen element. It’s kind of awkward if you try to use the stylus and me, not wanting to oil up the touch screen, I don’t want to put my thumb on it to release the item. I have to put in an order for those Hori screen protectors soon.

The second map screen is a nice feature which lets you know where you are currently.

The only thing I don’t like so far is the lack of a “save anywhere” feature that was available in most of the previous SMB titles. As it stands now, you have to have a least 5 coins to open up a mushroom house to save. I haven’t figured out any other method to save your game after clearing one area. I suppose you could just close your DS and let it “sleep” but I don’t like leaving my electronics on.

By bob330i - Jul 17, 2006