New Super Mario Bros. 2

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  • Summary: New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and loads of other favorite characters from the popular Mario series. The game was created specifically as a pick-up-and-play experience that can be instantly enjoyed by players of all skill levelsNew Super Mario Bros. 2 is a traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and loads of other favorite characters from the popular Mario series. The game was created specifically as a pick-up-and-play experience that can be instantly enjoyed by players of all skill levels on the Nintendo 3DS system… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. Videogameszone.de
    Aug 2, 2012
    91
    With its well-balanced gameplay and the high long-term play value, New Super Mario Bros. 2 offers a nearly perfect Jump & Run experience. The levels and boss fights could be much more difficult.
  2. IGN
    Aug 3, 2012
    85
    It is impossible not to be drawn in by the simple perfection of New Super Mario Bros 2's mechanics and level design – this is as pleasurable and effortless as 2D platforming gets. But it's also impossible not to be disappointed that it's over so quickly, and doesn't offer anything really new.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 14, 2012
    85
    New Super Mario Bros. 2's tricks may be old, but they are still some pretty darn good tricks. Length is one of the game's rare shortcomings. [Sept 2012]
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  4. Cubed3
    Aug 1, 2012
    80
    Whatever the case, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is an ideal second course for 3DS owners that enjoyed Super Mario 3D Land so much.
  5. Universo Nintendo
    Sep 5, 2012
    75
    Of course, New Super Mario Bros. 2 contains many elements at its core that are worth gold, but due to conformism, sometimes latent, is satisfied with not taking advantage of opportunities to worth more.
  6. Eurogamer Germany
    Aug 26, 2012
    70
    Nothing on offer here is bad per se. It is very competent in all of the disciplines you'd expect a title with this pedigree to be competent in. But somewhere along the fast track into store shelves Mario's magic got lost. Coming out shortly after the much fresher and more inventive 3D Land didn't do it any favors. And as a successor, six years after the first NSMB, these little updates don't do enough to justify the '2' in the title. This might just be the first Mario game that has you playing it mostly because of twenty year old automatisms.
  7. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 8, 2012
    60
    This New Mario is more than ever a gold-hungry race. There's not much novelty there, but an almost shoot'em up like approach to patterns and skill in order to reach the goal of 1 million coins. But the game remains easy, and with the addition of a DLC policy, it seems like even Nintendo itself doesn't care that much anymore for pushing the boundaries of game design and appearing different.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 215
  2. Mixed: 85 out of 215
  3. Negative: 24 out of 215
  1. alan1991
    Aug 21, 2012
    10
    This is really the definition of fun, through the entire game you are experiencing pure joy until the sad day when you beat the game and thinkThis is really the definition of fun, through the entire game you are experiencing pure joy until the sad day when you beat the game and think well this really was a one in a life time experience, though it won't because thanks to the dlc you could get more juice out of the awesome gem called NSMB2.… Expand
  2. AuraKing95
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    I think it's a really fun game in my opinion. I had a lot of nostalgia with this game too.
  4. CanadianAce
    May 12, 2013
    9
    I enjoyed the first NSMB, so when I heard there was a sequel, I had to buy it. Turns out, people had complained about the first game's lack ofI enjoyed the first NSMB, so when I heard there was a sequel, I had to buy it. Turns out, people had complained about the first game's lack of coins... well, this is what you get. COINS! COINS! COINS! The game is all about coins, and while it sounds repetitive, it's actually a fun little game. There are lots of secret levels, bonus worlds, and even shout-outs to older games.
    I can't speak for the 3D, since I don't use it. But the graphics look good even in 2D mode, and there are no areas that require you to turn on the 3D. Overall, it's a great game for anyone: you can just pick it up and play, or you can sit for hours trying to unlock all the secret levels. So go out and buy it you won't be disappointed!    … Expand
  5. GoombaJMR
    Jul 5, 2015
    7
    More of the same thing on another handheld. Well, if it aint broke - don't fix it, right? Well, in this case, I'd say doing absolutely nothingMore of the same thing on another handheld. Well, if it aint broke - don't fix it, right? Well, in this case, I'd say doing absolutely nothing but adding a ton of coins into levels isn't really making it another game worth playing. I mean, yeah the level design is pretty good, and the levels are all nice looking (NOT in 3D), but the 3D effect blurs the beautiful backgrounds and the same rehashed music is there. Since I'm not a big fan of rehashed music that takes up at least 50% of the soundtrack, I was particularly disappointed with this title. On the other hand, I applaud nintendo for giving DLC a try and not killing us with the deals. Also, it's just pure platforming, so you have to buy this if you're REALLY into that genre. If not, then consider it!
    Gameplay: 8.5/10
    Story: 3.5/10
    Music: 5/10
    Presentation: 9/10
    Length: 5/10
    Overall: 7/10    … Expand
  6. tdunster
    Jun 17, 2014
    7
    Super Mario Bros 2 is a competent platform game for the 3ds. While it's not a bad game it never really captures the imagination or compelsSuper Mario Bros 2 is a competent platform game for the 3ds. While it's not a bad game it never really captures the imagination or compels you to play it for hours on end. Overall, it's just too similar to previous games and in many respects not as good as Mario 3D or for that matter Donkey Kong Country.
    Hard to recommend to anyone other than fans that simply must play every Mario game.    … Expand
  7. N1Vee
    Jun 1, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is for sure the worst "New" title. It's like they took every improvement made in the Wii title from the first "New" game for the DS away, and added filling content so it would sell better. The coin system is also just for marketing but plays really bad. Half of the game is just for collecting coins, and there's nothing new in the game itself except that. Of course, we got the raccoon back from SMB3, but other than the fire flower (or that bigger radius gold flower) there aren't any interesting items at all, which is weak for a game like this. What annoyed me the most, was definitely the usage of the mini-shroom. They used it badly in the first game. Fixed it in the Wii title, and then went back to the stupid old ways again by requiring to take that shroom from another level or a toad house, into one level to get a starcoin or a secret exit. This even happens with the raccoon-leaf! No for real, items as well as the new "coin system" really disappoint in this game. And if that wasn't enough we got more boring and way to easy koopaling fights, as well as boring fights again the new bosses (which I don't know the name of right now) that are way to similar. They don't get harder at all. The music is just stolen from the Wii title, and you can't even rotate yourself midair anymore. Overworld is also pretty much a straight line, with again, music from the Wii-title but at least they did well with level designing and dlcs.… Expand
  8. Qat
    Apr 27, 2022
    0
    Ce jeu est un jeu important de mon enfance. Malgré cela, il est pour moi le pire mario auquel j’ai joué. Même PMSS est bien meilleur. LesCe jeu est un jeu important de mon enfance. Malgré cela, il est pour moi le pire mario auquel j’ai joué. Même PMSS est bien meilleur. Les musiques sont les mêmes que sur la wii, les powerups sont quasiment identiques, tout est copié collé. Nul.… Expand

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#15 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#1 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#3 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012