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It wasn't easy for me to review New Super Mario Bros. because it was hard to separate myself from the process. It's easy to take yourself out of the picture with most games because rarely do you have a deep-seeded connection to it; at worst, you may go into a review with preconceived expectations because you've been following the franchise since its inception or you were a huge fan of a related title. But this is Mario we're talking about. For people of a certain age group and proclivity, Mar...
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...
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T3.com Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:18
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Its a five-star game. There you go, you can stop reading. Just whip out your wallet and buy the bloody thing. Okay, theres a caveat so, because its you, well keep on writing.You see, as loopy a name as it sounds, theres a very good reason why Ni...
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.
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The best handheld title of the year so far...
Multiplayer, new features...
The save system only allows you to save your progress every handful of stages, not quick enough some times...
The best handheld title of the year so far...
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shinyshiny.tv Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:18
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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...
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tweaktown.com Updated: 2014-03-20 04:55:38
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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...
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gameobserver.com Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:17
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The Mario series must hold the dubious record of being the most milked franchise across any platform, ever. Nintendo’s famous mascot has appeared in over a hundred games, spanning genres as varied as kart racing, party gaming, golf, tennis, RPG’s, and...
If players choose to rush through, it really is their own loss, because New Super Mario Bros. is a wonderful game that strikes a fine balance between the old and the new, the fresh and the nostalgic, that provides a meaningful experience to both vetera...
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New Super Mario Brothers is one of the most addictive portable games to have ever been released.
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Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and the Bowsers are back in New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS. DS-specific mini games that use the touch screen and microphone are present, and though the game is rendered in 3D, the gameplay is the same old side...
Its got Mario! Universal appeal. Great graphics. Familiar gameplay. Mini-Games and Wi-Fi connected games.
It might be a little short compared to previous Mario games.
This is the Mario game to buy if youre giving a Nintendo DS this holiday season. Its a lot of fun and will please players from ages 9 to 90...
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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...
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OCModShop Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:18
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Title:New Super Mario Bros.Rating:E (Comic Mischief)Developer:NintendoPublisher:NintendoRelease Date:May 19th, 2006Platform:Nintendo DSGenre:PlatformerExtra Features:2-person multiplayer, 1-4 player minigames. Mario is back in yet another game. Yes...
Many people will be thinking at this point, “Well why the hell should I lay down $35 for a Mario game that is the same as the old ones?” Don’t get me wrong; although Mario is mostly the same, it is fun to play. If you like the preceding...
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If you've been following Mario since the glory days of the NES, most of what you really need to know is in the title. This is the first new Super Mario game since 2002's Super Mario Sunshine, and the first new 2D Mario game – not counting updates or remak...
A storming new 2D Mario that holds up to the legacy of its legendary predecessors, and another good reason why the DS is the games machine of the year...
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Businessweek.com Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:18
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The intrepid plumber comes full circle, two decades after his debut -- and his latest adventures will win over gamers, new and old alike...
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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...
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gwn.com Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:18
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HighsBare 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...
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.
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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...
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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...
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gamepro.com Updated: 2012-01-25 05:39:18
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Mario gets super in his first 2D adventure since the SNES.
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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...
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Get ready for some new-fangled, yet old-fangled Marioing! by Colin ThamesMay 17, 2006 - He's been reincarnated in various forms and formats but this time the Mario that we all know and love has been resurrected in true classic, plaforming action in...
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