New Super Mario Bros. 2

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  1. Kdog152
    Jan 10, 2023
    5
    This game is just mediocre. The whole point is to collect 1 million coins. and what do you get for reaching that goal? nothing. no new game mode, no new character, no new power up, no, just a stupid useless statue of gold Mario. And if you reach the other goal of 999,999,999 coins, all you get is the same statue but with Mario in the Raccoon suit. So, it's pointless doing it in the firstThis game is just mediocre. The whole point is to collect 1 million coins. and what do you get for reaching that goal? nothing. no new game mode, no new character, no new power up, no, just a stupid useless statue of gold Mario. And if you reach the other goal of 999,999,999 coins, all you get is the same statue but with Mario in the Raccoon suit. So, it's pointless doing it in the first place. (And only people who literally no life or friends would spend time doing it anyway). Nintendo may have well as just taken lives away as you will constantly get them with the over abundance of coins. You will never get a game over, which takes away the value of lives. This just wasn't worth the £45. mind you, Nintendo are know for over pricing their games, so it doesn't surprise me at all.
    There is still fun to have in this game and the level design is alright, but it does get boring quickly.
    Coin rush mode is call as it's like a speed running mini game and that's where I spent most of time with. The DLC packs were also good. The introduction to world mushroom and world flower was cool idea, but both worlds were empty (huge emphasis on the word empty). there's nothing in them, apart from the stage circles. They are literally just coloured glass platforms.
    I will say though, that this game does have a decent final boss fights. But that's the only good boss fight as the only others are against the Cooperlings, and they are way too easy and are just really not creative. Oh, and Bowser Jr isn't in this game either. That's another problem with this game, It's just too easy.
    The new gold flower power up in this game is just useless. turns block into coins, as if we didn't already get enough of them.
    the story is exactly the same as the other two games as well, which is just lazy and disappointing.
    over all, this game isn't terrible, just hugely mediocre. The soundtrack ain't great either. There's a lot of repeat. 5.5/5.    … Expand
  2. RidleayRomero
    Sep 26, 2012
    6
    After Playing for about a week, the game seems to be nothing more than one of Nintendo's marketing ploys. "Coins, Coins and more Coins" I get it! Mario's world revolves around coins as currency and gaining extra lives-which by the time I type this I have over 500- so you can complete the game! But here's the thing, Mario isn't all that greedy. Mario is mostly a hero that saves the girl inAfter Playing for about a week, the game seems to be nothing more than one of Nintendo's marketing ploys. "Coins, Coins and more Coins" I get it! Mario's world revolves around coins as currency and gaining extra lives-which by the time I type this I have over 500- so you can complete the game! But here's the thing, Mario isn't all that greedy. Mario is mostly a hero that saves the girl in the end. I think that maybe this game would have been more appropriate if Wario was the protagonist instead. Wario Land's game play was always about "It's good to be Greedy" and "You have infinite lives". I mostly had to look up how to get to the secret exits, I usually found the secrets in Super Mario World easily and unexpectedly; now I needed help even finding the Star coins. I'd still be willing to see a new Wario Land game, the amount of coins in the old games were limited and it seems that the counter in New Super Mario Bros. 2 is in the millions.… Expand
  3. b00lpr0p
    Oct 18, 2018
    6
    Lazy and not so well designed as the previous games. Doesn't worth the full price.
  4. TheBlueBadger
    Aug 24, 2012
    6
    NSMB2 is a very fun game, there'a no denying that. But it's probably the laziest Mario game so far. All of the music is just stuff from the wii game with added "bah"'s here and there, and the only new boss fight is used in every tower in the game (by the way, it's a toned down easier super mario world boss). It also feels a lot less substantial than the DS version; no 2 player battle mode,NSMB2 is a very fun game, there'a no denying that. But it's probably the laziest Mario game so far. All of the music is just stuff from the wii game with added "bah"'s here and there, and the only new boss fight is used in every tower in the game (by the way, it's a toned down easier super mario world boss). It also feels a lot less substantial than the DS version; no 2 player battle mode, no minigames, only 6 worlds, and the bonus worlds are small collections of levels, as opposed to full worlds like in the DS one. The new powerups are a lot of fun. The gold flower and gold block are surpzizingly satisfying, and it was nice of Nintendo to let us fly as Raccoon Mario again. One thing that saddened me about the new powerups is the fact the Mega Mushroom can only be used once or twice. You can only get it in stages and the houses that give you them are now gone. Did Nintendo forget how fun it was to rampage through stages as giant Mario? Overall, it's a fun game, but nothing "new" as the title suggests. If you didn't play the wii one I'm sure you won't get bored with this game as quickly as I did… Expand
  5. StallStallStall
    Aug 22, 2012
    5
    Given the dry spell of 3DS titles and lacklustre offering on the E-Shop, I was really looking forward to this game. It was only when I bought it that I realised I already owned this game; on Wii and DS. Of course I was mistaken, and just confused the games, due to the rigid and formulaic 'worlds' (Grass, desert, water, snow etc) and recycled music tracks I was treated to from the get go.Given the dry spell of 3DS titles and lacklustre offering on the E-Shop, I was really looking forward to this game. It was only when I bought it that I realised I already owned this game; on Wii and DS. Of course I was mistaken, and just confused the games, due to the rigid and formulaic 'worlds' (Grass, desert, water, snow etc) and recycled music tracks I was treated to from the get go.

    This title really disappointed me, I really needed something to sink my teeth into and Mario is usually reliable in this department, but once again, the champs at Nintendo have mistaken 'recycling game content' for innovation. I personally wasn't so excited to see the return of raccoon suit flight. Raccoon suit flight has been done, and it was fun, now give me something new.

    Ah, but the gold flower, fairly fun, but just a tad too rare. You can count on your hand the number of times you pick it up, and are treated to a level of coin-blasty fun. The rest of the time you just take one in your inventory, and if you're like me, struggle to bring yourself to use it for any purpose other than secret areas.

    Speaking of coins, in the trailers, I was really looking forward to some contextual point to collecting one million coins, but no. No there isn't. It's an arbitrary and tacked-on addition which wasn't used to its full potential. Why not gambling mini-games, shops, toll-gates, and hungry-luma-style challenges? There's nothing driving me to get those coins except the polite little blurb on the back of the box.

    This game isn't bad, but it just seems like they were working to a deadline and rushed the game out for a release date (which makes no sense at this point in the year). It seems like so much more could have been done, like online-multiplayer, perhaps some minigames and even some bottom-of-the-barrel scrapings of story.    … Expand
  6. WaluigiOverlord
    May 14, 2018
    6
    This game is mediocre, at best. All the levels feel uninspired and the same, and there is next to no difficulty, since there are coins everywhere, resulting in way too many lives. The entire game reuses old levels and themes from the previous two in the series. The Climax is also extraordinarily uninspired, with one of the worst Bowser fights to date. In the end, this may provide you someThis game is mediocre, at best. All the levels feel uninspired and the same, and there is next to no difficulty, since there are coins everywhere, resulting in way too many lives. The entire game reuses old levels and themes from the previous two in the series. The Climax is also extraordinarily uninspired, with one of the worst Bowser fights to date. In the end, this may provide you some enjoyment if you haven't played any other games in the NSMB, but otherwise it's just more of the same.… Expand
  7. Incarta
    Feb 16, 2014
    7
    Solid enough but this is a lazy lazy game as far as trying to push the series up. This game is a cash in by Nintendo. It's more of the same. If that's what you want go for it. But I found this disappointing
  8. XXDragoNXX
    Jul 10, 2013
    7
    I don`t play Mario game so often. Heck, the only other one I own is the First one for the Wii.

    But it`s fun. I don`t get why the 3D makes the background blurry though, and also the music is quite similar to NSMB Wii, which I feel is kind of lazy. And although the game says to "collect coins, blah blah blah", you can`t really do anything with them. Nothing. But although I haven`t    I don`t play Mario game so often. Heck, the only other one I own is the First one for the Wii.

    But it`s fun. I don`t get why the 3D makes the background blurry though, and also the music is quite similar to NSMB Wii, which I feel is kind of lazy.
    And although the game says to "collect coins, blah blah blah", you can`t really do anything with them.
    Nothing.
    But although I haven`t tried it the multiplayer looks fun, maybe I`ll try it with my brother sometime.
    All in all; 7. It could of been better, but it`s good. Maybe wait till a price drop because 40$ seems a bit much for it.    … Expand
  9. TemplarGR
    Sep 10, 2016
    5
    The first New Super Mario bros was fun. This, was not that fun, for some reason i can't exactly pinpoint because it was so boring i don't care to revisit it again. A very lazy sequel with a coin gimmick to somehow extend playtime, it is insulting to Nintendo and Mario fans. Nintendo, if you want to ask 40$ for a 3DS game, begin by investing some more money producing it first. Thank you.
  10. 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 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.
  11. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 30, 2014
    7
    Not really a BAD game, but it could be better. I think I'm just comparing it to the perfection of Super Mario 3D Land, so I had high expectations (I know that's a weird comparison, but c'mon, they're both Mario platformer games) The secrets are really cryptic, its too easy, and the graphics aren't that nice either. I also HATE how there is only 6 worlds instead of 8, even 3D Land had 8Not really a BAD game, but it could be better. I think I'm just comparing it to the perfection of Super Mario 3D Land, so I had high expectations (I know that's a weird comparison, but c'mon, they're both Mario platformer games) The secrets are really cryptic, its too easy, and the graphics aren't that nice either. I also HATE how there is only 6 worlds instead of 8, even 3D Land had 8 worlds, and even 16 special worlds. Despite all of that, this game is still better than ok.… Expand
  12. MrWhiggy
    Aug 20, 2012
    7
    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a good game, but I think the "New" should be taken out of the title. This game doesn't bring a whole lot of new features to the table and the game suffers from not feeling all that fresh. Previous Mario games have been able to re-invent themselves while also feeling like Mario, but NSMB2 fails to do that effectively. If you've played previous titles in the "New"New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a good game, but I think the "New" should be taken out of the title. This game doesn't bring a whole lot of new features to the table and the game suffers from not feeling all that fresh. Previous Mario games have been able to re-invent themselves while also feeling like Mario, but NSMB2 fails to do that effectively. If you've played previous titles in the "New" series, this isn't a must buy. The gold collecting is a nice side addition, but the one million coin goal has a less than stellar reward and this features feels only made for completionists. Speaking of completionists, if you don't like collecting everything - avoid this game. The game is 5 hours through all the levels. This game is made for replayability, something that isn't too bad with the addition of Coin Rush. Overall, this is a good game but only a mediocre Mario game.… Expand
  13. Graminthesalmon
    Sep 7, 2012
    6
    Well, I have to say, This was one of the most disappointing games Nintendo has made in a LONG time. There was so little innovation I felt like I was playing a dumbed down version of the wii predecessor , which is basically what this is. Everything is right about this game, but when I get down to how much time and over all enjoyment I got out of it, I'd say it's not worth the money. TheWell, I have to say, This was one of the most disappointing games Nintendo has made in a LONG time. There was so little innovation I felt like I was playing a dumbed down version of the wii predecessor , which is basically what this is. Everything is right about this game, but when I get down to how much time and over all enjoyment I got out of it, I'd say it's not worth the money. The story is the same as ever (Shocker) And it's really getting old. I just wish nintendo would stop relying on their trump card of their mario fanbase. I am a huge mario fan, really, but this game felt so lifeless and boring and REALLY way too easy. I felt almost as if I was playing a toddler game. The wii game had everything right. Nintendo, would it be possible for you guys to start being an innovative company in your games again? Also a longer, harder experience would be nice too. Possibly a difficulty option? I miss games like super mario world 2 , where you get difficult creative innovative levels that aren't impossible, but actually take more than 5 minutes to do. I'm just tired of lazy game making.… Expand
  14. Beejor
    Sep 30, 2012
    7
    Who can complain? It's more of the same old Mario everyone loves! Or so Nintendo would have us think. They should've went with the "Mario Kart 7" naming convention and called this one "Super Mario 238", since it's the 238th Mario game. Along with removing "New" from the title, it would describe the game a bit better. Yet another Mario game from the same "if-it-ain't-broke" 1983 NintendoWho can complain? It's more of the same old Mario everyone loves! Or so Nintendo would have us think. They should've went with the "Mario Kart 7" naming convention and called this one "Super Mario 238", since it's the 238th Mario game. Along with removing "New" from the title, it would describe the game a bit better. Yet another Mario game from the same "if-it-ain't-broke" 1983 Nintendo mold, New Super Mario Bros. 2 does have some nice little puzzles and the standard Nintendo polish. Compared to the DS prequel, it's a little more challenging, but not in the best ways. For example, to get some secrets you need to hit a randomly cycling item block, so be prepared to commit Mariocide multiple times to get that coveted third star coin in some areas. The gameplay is otherwise identical except for the addition of the somewhat disappointing two-plane (background and foreground) 3D graphics and a few new (old?) power-ups. The levels are pretty easy to complete, and in the end you'll have a million coins and hundreds of extra lives. NSMB2 a fun little romp, but if Nintendo wants to play up the nostalgia factor while maximizing profits, I'd rather they just re-release Super Mario All-Stars in 3D and be done with it. It would be far less embarrassing for them, and far more enjoyable for the fans.… Expand
  15. VidsRule
    Apr 1, 2013
    6
    It was just over too fast. And then right when I started getting into the coin-collecting option, that got boring; discover the 2 secret worlds, finished them in one sitting; Started finding the large coins, had fun for a while, found most of them (and the ones left are on levels I hate). And, there's no way a game that is this similiar to games which I've been playing since the 80's canIt was just over too fast. And then right when I started getting into the coin-collecting option, that got boring; discover the 2 secret worlds, finished them in one sitting; Started finding the large coins, had fun for a while, found most of them (and the ones left are on levels I hate). And, there's no way a game that is this similiar to games which I've been playing since the 80's can possibly get a great score.… Expand
  16. BlogDog123
    Sep 30, 2012
    7
    I really enjoy this game, but I'm sad to see that Nintendo has reused graphics, sound effects and music from New Super Mario Bros and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Even the final boss theme is recycled from the Wii game, which is inexcusable. Nintendo, please don't do what EA does with Madden; think of a more creative idea.
  17. dharma
    Sep 2, 2012
    7
    Enjoyable platforming but this is essentially the same game that you've played before on the DS and the Wii. Nintendo seemed to be releasing this game just to cash in. Well, since the past two installments sold in excess of 20 million units each, you can't really blame Nintendo for releasing this sequel.
  18. SylarHRG
    Nov 26, 2012
    7
    Incredibly fun but just a little bit short. How much I loved the first one on DS, I really expected a bit more for the sequel. A great game if the price is right!
  19. KuRiCobbY
    Aug 22, 2012
    7
    While New Super Mario Bros. 2 falls short of the bar set by last year's Super Mario 3D Land, it's hard to give this game a below average score. The controls are pretty much flawless, the graphics look great, and the whole game has a nice charm to it...it's just unfortunate that for the most part I've seen it all before.

    It also doesn't help that the game is devoid of any challenge. Some    While New Super Mario Bros. 2 falls short of the bar set by last year's Super Mario 3D Land, it's hard to give this game a below average score. The controls are pretty much flawless, the graphics look great, and the whole game has a nice charm to it...it's just unfortunate that for the most part I've seen it all before.

    It also doesn't help that the game is devoid of any challenge. Some are quick to point out the amount of lives players get and the option of using the white-raccoon suit as examples of how easy the game is; however, the difficulty (or lack thereof) problem is much worse than that. Lives are fairly outdated at this point and limiting them won't really affect the difficulty of the game and you can simply choose to not use the white-raccoon suit. The game is easy simply because it's easy. Levels offer little platforming challenge and you are -constantly- getting more power-ups.

    ...but I digress. While the game's difficulty might be a turn-off for many (myself included), I couldn't help but enjoy my time with this game. I even see myself playing it in short bursts from time to time (everyone's got time to kill on the toilet).    … Expand
  20. Fulle
    May 6, 2013
    5
    If you've played a 2D Mario before the NSMB series, you'vep layed a superior 2D Mario. What we have here is a cheaply made shameless cash grab with no soul.

    They basically pulled art assets from a previous NSMB game, didn't bother to include more than 2-3 pieces of background music, and then built some of the most easy, boring, and uncreative levels you've ever experienced. For an    If you've played a 2D Mario before the NSMB series, you'vep layed a superior 2D Mario. What we have here is a cheaply made shameless cash grab with no soul.

    They basically pulled art assets from a previous NSMB game, didn't bother to include more than 2-3 pieces of background music, and then built some of the most easy, boring, and uncreative levels you've ever experienced.

    For an experienced gamer, this is a bad buy. Terrible, actually... but it does do a decent job of filling the roll of "baby's first Mario game" for a very young audience. The difficulty level is set very very low, it's very forgiving, coins are everywhere for practically infinate lives, infinite continues, and just in case that's not easy enough for you, if you fail a level enough times you get a special powerup that make you invincible.    … Expand
  21. BlatantInnuendo
    Apr 24, 2013
    6
    The gameplay is easy enough to get into and coin rush is worth spending a couple of hours on, but this game suffers from a syndrome many games today suffer, way too easy. If you fail five times on the same level you get a support block with a golden tanooki suit which makes you invincible. I am someone who is bad at platformers, I never used a assist block but still managed to make itThe gameplay is easy enough to get into and coin rush is worth spending a couple of hours on, but this game suffers from a syndrome many games today suffer, way too easy. If you fail five times on the same level you get a support block with a golden tanooki suit which makes you invincible. I am someone who is bad at platformers, I never used a assist block but still managed to make it through the game with over 100 lives, that combined with the fact that the game is far to short make it subpar to the other games in the series… Expand
  22. indoGAMER
    Dec 11, 2012
    7
    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a good sequel to its first predecessor, New Super Mario Bros.! Collecting a million coins and saving Princess Peach at the new side-scrolling view! Not too recommended, but it'll be good for New Super Mario Bros. fans!
  23. WhiteTalpa
    Feb 3, 2013
    6
    What a shame.. I've waited 6 years for new super Mario bros 2 and this is what we got... Nintendo let a lot of people down with this game. The bad level design and amount of bugs as well as other things make this no of the worse Mario games to date.
  24. spogne3
    Mar 1, 2013
    7
    [FR] Ce jeux est bien sauf que les boss sont trop facile Il y a aussi le mario magique [je ne sais plus le nom] Qui plombe le jeux part exemple au monde finale ta le mario magique et tu destroye tout On ne dirait plus mario. Ce jeux et quand meme Merveilleux surtout a la fin. Je vous le conseille malgrés tout.
  25. CrimsonWolfen
    Feb 6, 2013
    7
    This is... interesting for Nintendo to do. Kind of like how they just copy-pasted Super Mario Galaxy to Super Mario Galaxy 2 except with Yoshi, New Super Mario Bros 2 is copy-pasting New Super Mario Bros and New Super Mario Bros Wii... except nothing that New. While the gameplay is still enjoyable, the story feels the exact same as NSMBW, and the feel is all around NSMB. Not the worstThis is... interesting for Nintendo to do. Kind of like how they just copy-pasted Super Mario Galaxy to Super Mario Galaxy 2 except with Yoshi, New Super Mario Bros 2 is copy-pasting New Super Mario Bros and New Super Mario Bros Wii... except nothing that New. While the gameplay is still enjoyable, the story feels the exact same as NSMBW, and the feel is all around NSMB. Not the worst Mario game, but when it comes to New, it falls flat.… Expand
  26. 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 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 sameMore 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
  27. BDarius213
    May 10, 2013
    6
    If you were looking for a portable version of New Super Mario Bros. Wii with less features, then this is it. Same exact music, w/ some added sounds. There are no Yoshi's, no blue/yellow toads, less items, no extra worlds when you beat the game, (Unless you count the star world, where it's kinda really hard getting all the star coins), and lastly, the Coin Rush mode is ok, not thatIf you were looking for a portable version of New Super Mario Bros. Wii with less features, then this is it. Same exact music, w/ some added sounds. There are no Yoshi's, no blue/yellow toads, less items, no extra worlds when you beat the game, (Unless you count the star world, where it's kinda really hard getting all the star coins), and lastly, the Coin Rush mode is ok, not that exciting. And there's no reason at all, whatsoever to collect a million coins. You'll be disappointed.… Expand
  28. unusualwhale
    Jun 13, 2013
    5
    This is just another Mario game like all the others. run around get coins stomp on bad guys and YOUR DONE!! this i only i kids game i don't recommend for adults this is a boring poor excuse for a Mario game thanks nintendo
  29. jakethesnack
    Oct 20, 2013
    6
    While the coins add a new element to game play, it's not that different from New Super Mario Bros. Its alright on its own but it is disappointing to wait 6 years to play a game that could have just been dlc.
  30. pocky
    Jul 13, 2013
    7
    Enjoyable music and gameplay as usual, but the 3d effect was pointless on this one so don't buy it for that. I was also pretty disappointed at the end boss of the secret world, it was the same fight as the normal world, exactly. I felt genuinely disappointed at that part.
  31. knifeandfork
    Jul 18, 2013
    7
    First, let me make something clear. This is not an entirely new Mario game. Yes, there is a coin gimmick, but other than that it’s virtually the same- 8 worlds, including, a plain world, a jungle world, a volcano world e.t.c.
    There are some ‘new’ power-ups. There’s the racoon suit, oh wait that’s not new, it’s from super Mario bros 3. This lets you fly and glide. Then there’s the gold    First, let me make something clear. This is not an entirely new Mario game. Yes, there is a coin gimmick, but other than that it’s virtually the same- 8 worlds, including, a plain world, a jungle world, a volcano world e.t.c.
    There are some ‘new’ power-ups. There’s the racoon suit, oh wait that’s not new, it’s from super Mario bros 3. This lets you fly and glide. Then there’s the gold flower, which is new, except it isn’t- it’s basically a fire flower than can also turn blocks into coins upon contact with the fire. And as usual, the good ol’ fire flower returns. Not Nintendo at its most creative, but the design of the levels is great, and that’s what keeps you wanting more, even though it is too easy. You can play through the whole game with two players, but player 2 will need another copy of the game.
    Then there’s the coin gimmick. Basically all the levels in New Super Mario Bros 2 are bursting with coins and different ways to get them. This is where Nintendo get creative, placing all sorts of new ways to collect coins, and that’s where that rare gold flower comes in useful too. Just like any other Mario game, Bowser kidnaps Peach, and saving her is the goal. As usual, on top of that is star coins- three in each level, you know the story by now, and also secret exits. But now there’s also the goal of collecting 1 million coins. This takes a long time, but levels are overloaded with coins, and the more skill you have, the faster you’ll reach the goal of 1 million coins. What’s the prize, I hear you ask. I can tell you: a new main menu screen. That’s it. Coin redemption can be found in coin rush mode, though, when you play three randomly selected courses in a row and try to collect as many coins as you can, and reach the goal in a 100-second time limit. One death and it’s game over. You can trade high scores via streetpass, but there are no online leaderboards, which is disappointing. However, coin rush is a simple, addictive experience and I’m surprised nobody’s thought of it before.
    In conclusion, this is the first Mario platformer ever that isn’t essential. I’d recommend it, but it stays too true to Mario’s roots.    … Expand
  32. classicgamer321
    Oct 11, 2013
    6
    New super mario bros 2 is an okay game, but it's not as good as the original new super mario bros. but it's still fun, but this time, it's a little different, bowser did not kidnap princess peach this time, the koopalaings did. and it's up to mario or luigi to travel through 8 worlds to save her. one problem I have with this game is that these are the exact same worlds from the originalNew super mario bros 2 is an okay game, but it's not as good as the original new super mario bros. but it's still fun, but this time, it's a little different, bowser did not kidnap princess peach this time, the koopalaings did. and it's up to mario or luigi to travel through 8 worlds to save her. one problem I have with this game is that these are the exact same worlds from the original new super mario bros there's no difference at all, there's the mushroom kingdom, the egyption world, the tropical/jungle world, the ice world, the mountain world and the final world. Why can't they just be original and bring different worlds, this is a SEQUEL not a REMAKE. another thing is that this game has a coin collecting theme that comes literally out of nowhere. there's this coin meter that counts how many coins you have collected and the game challenges you to collect one million coins. This does nothing and it does not add any replay value, I got a super mario game to go on an adventure through 8 worlds and defeat bowser at the end, not to search everywhere for hidden coins or power ups that help you get coins. there are some classic power ups like the fire-flower, or the or the tanoki suit, but this game has some new power ups, like the gold enemy power up which turns all of the enemies and most of the hazards into gold and you get coins for defeating them, or the coin block, with the coin block, the faster you run, the more coins you get, one hit and you lose the coin block. and then there's gold mario, with this power up, mario can shoot gold fireballs and turn everything the fireballs hit into coins. the graphics are okay, when the 3D is off, if you turn on the 3D the backgrounds get blurry, the higher you rise the 3d slider, the blurrier the backrounds get, this does make it look like the backgrounds are far away, but it makes the backgrounds look awful, this is the only 3DS game that I have ever played where I hate the 3D effect. the level design is great, and it does feel like some classic mario platforming, and, there's the tanoki suit power up, now it really feels like super mario bros 3 on the NES. there's also a 2 player co-up mode where you and another player can play through the entire game together, this is a very cool addition. another thing they added is a coin rush mode, this mode really is nothing special, you just go through the levels and collect as many coins as possible before the timer runs out. this mode can also be used for 2 players. New super mario bros 2 is not as good as new super mario bros, but it's still a great game to play to make time go faster like on a long car trip.… Expand
  33. Globox_ARG
    Sep 22, 2013
    7
    Jugabilidad(10): el control es facil de usar y el juego es super adictivo. Tecnologia(8.5): muy buenos graficos, muy buen espacio de juego. todo muy colorido. Graficos(10): los graficos son excelentes. Sonido(10): se escucha muy bien y las canciones no son para nada repetitivas, son muy buenas. yo las tarareo por que me encantan. Innovacion(9): es muy buena la idea de coleccionarJugabilidad(10): el control es facil de usar y el juego es super adictivo. Tecnologia(8.5): muy buenos graficos, muy buen espacio de juego. todo muy colorido. Graficos(10): los graficos son excelentes. Sonido(10): se escucha muy bien y las canciones no son para nada repetitivas, son muy buenas. yo las tarareo por que me encantan. Innovacion(9): es muy buena la idea de coleccionar monedas, te dan ganas de agarrarlas todas. tambien revive el traje tanooki que es muy divertido usarlo.… Expand
  34. alecalger
    Oct 9, 2013
    7
    This is one of the most disappointing sequels to video games. It had boss battles ripped from the Wii version, a disappointing, unrewarding coin hype, and the elimination of on-map enemies (where are the Hammer Bros.?). Other than that, the level design is overall flawless and some replay value for getting the Star Coins. However, it would only take three days to beat so do yourself aThis is one of the most disappointing sequels to video games. It had boss battles ripped from the Wii version, a disappointing, unrewarding coin hype, and the elimination of on-map enemies (where are the Hammer Bros.?). Other than that, the level design is overall flawless and some replay value for getting the Star Coins. However, it would only take three days to beat so do yourself a favor and borrow it from a friend.… Expand
  35. justagamer123
    Nov 14, 2014
    6
    i love Mario games but this game is one of my least favorite ones,

    to start off with the good things in it, the game play is great the bringing back of the raccoon leaf is great, the worlds look nice and ten times better then the first game and nothing in the game is too hard but the best part of the game is that's its fun for the short time of playing it now for the bad the biggest    i love Mario games but this game is one of my least favorite ones,

    to start off with the good things in it, the game play is great the bringing back of the raccoon leaf is great, the worlds look nice and ten times better then the first game and nothing in the game is too hard but the best part of the game is that's its fun for the short time of playing it

    now for the bad the biggest issue with the game is content i cant name one other Mario game that has a lack of content i mean there are 6 main worlds and 3 special worlds that may seem like a lot but each world only as 6-10 levels which brings me to the next issue that it took me less then four hours to beat the game and that includes the 3 special worlds now i did enjoy every part of the game but when it came to an end i felt ripped off 30 bucks for 4 hours of content?i can think of indie games that are not even half that price but offer ten times more hours of content next the power ups feel the same and really there in not one new one the golden flower is new but the issue with it is that its only in 3 to 5 levels and you lose it after completing the level meaning that you only get maybe 10 minutes of using it (it is fun but needs to be used more)

    but having this being my most played game on my 2ds (with 20 hours clocked in) i would only tell die-hard Mario fans to get this game the game is fun but the only way to really get out all the content is re-playing it for all the stars/secrets and if that's not what you enjoy doing i would say get NSMB from 2006 on your ds/3ds/2ds or go and get one of the older Mario games on the virtual console    … Expand
  36. Gurnett
    Jul 12, 2015
    6
    First off, let me start by saying that I LOVE Mario. I've played every 2D Mario game that has been released (including spin-offs like the Yoshi and Princess games). All that said, this might be my least favorite of every Mario game I've ever played. Is it fun? Sure. It's always fun looking for secret stuff and killing goombas. But it does everything else wrong.

    Collecting coins is    First off, let me start by saying that I LOVE Mario. I've played every 2D Mario game that has been released (including spin-offs like the Yoshi and Princess games). All that said, this might be my least favorite of every Mario game I've ever played. Is it fun? Sure. It's always fun looking for secret stuff and killing goombas. But it does everything else wrong.

    Collecting coins is usually fun, but when you're bombarded with them at every corner (I had levels where I had up to 600 coins on one run), it kind of saps the fun out of it. It's not fun if you're going to give it to me with no challenge; which brings me to the difficulty. This was EASILY the easiest Mario game I've ever played. I blasted through it in less than 6 hours, and finished with 184 lives. I may have had 2 or 3 levels that slowed me down, but none of the rest of it was cake.

    It gets a 6 because it's always fun being Mario, even if it was super easy. The graphics were nice and the sound was good. There's just no challenge behind it.    … Expand
  37. ThisMustBeHalo
    Jan 4, 2014
    6
    When you see a sequel to New Super Mario Bros, you probably imagined it being better than the first one. It's not. The gameplay is nearly the same, although the addition of the Gold Flower, which allows you to turn regular blocks into coins, is actually pretty cool. However, the concept of limited lives goes out the window. Every 100 coins is another life, as usual, but with all the coinsWhen you see a sequel to New Super Mario Bros, you probably imagined it being better than the first one. It's not. The gameplay is nearly the same, although the addition of the Gold Flower, which allows you to turn regular blocks into coins, is actually pretty cool. However, the concept of limited lives goes out the window. Every 100 coins is another life, as usual, but with all the coins literally everywhere, you will have over 100 lives in no time. The difficulty is almost non-existent for any seasoned Mario player. I can see it being a small challenge for younger audiences, but even then, you get the Invincibility Leaf, which gives you the ability to basically skip a level. It's a fun game nonetheless, and I did enjoy the hours I spent beating the game. But this game isn't catered towards Mario fans.… Expand
  38. bearbishop
    Jul 22, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review contains a very minor spoiler at the end so be warned. This game is okay but it is kind of a disappointment in some ways. The art style and graphics kinda suck. I know it is supposed to look simplistic and old school because its Mario, but it still looks bad to me. My main complaint would be that many levels have a horrible ugly blur filter over most of the background for no apparent reason. Maybe Mario is supposed to be near sighted or something. Another thing is that almost all the haunted house levels are just some stupid level gimmick like a giant boo that scrolls the level for you and stuff that just isn't fun. Thirdly the boss was lame and annoying. Oh wow its giant Bowser swatting at your platforms from the background! I kinda suck at Mario so I died twice to the final sequence and each time you attempt it again you have to watch Bowser get turned giant by the koopalings in a sequence that cant be skipped. Its only like 20 secondsish but it still bothers me that it can't be skipped because there is literally no good reason for that. If you want to play a platformer for 3DS just get Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D its way better in every way.… Expand
  39. itsthecritic
    Dec 10, 2014
    7
    It was too hard and I quit after a few days of playing it. The DS version was simplistic but fun compared to this. Plus, if you're thinking of getting it and already have 3D Land, you're just playing Super Mario 2D Land.
  40. how_are_u
    Apr 19, 2015
    7
    I enjoyed this game very much, I just found it to be too easy. After playing some of the other Mario games and seeing how difficult they are, I'm actually a little disappointed with this game's difficulty. Other than that though, it's more or less perfect in every other aspect, but it is obviously a very easy game. If you're a beginner to the genre I recommend, but if you're a pro maybe goI enjoyed this game very much, I just found it to be too easy. After playing some of the other Mario games and seeing how difficult they are, I'm actually a little disappointed with this game's difficulty. Other than that though, it's more or less perfect in every other aspect, but it is obviously a very easy game. If you're a beginner to the genre I recommend, but if you're a pro maybe go for one of the older games.… Expand
  41. Tylercolins
    May 13, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sequel of New Super Mario Bros. on the DS doesn't look as great as the first two games in the series. They just reused many things from its predecessors, like music, enemies, overworld map, and many more. That's just lazy and uninspired, Nintendo. Also the coin gimmick just felt pointless for me.

    This game had some good points (It's not completely bad), like precise controls, great level designs, fine graphics, and catchy remixes. Hey, I didn't say the music is bad. I mean, it's good, but it's getting repetitive.

    Overall, this game is actually fun to play. I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  42. TFFANBOYYY
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    Fun and exciting, but I got bored of it pretty quickly. The people who made this were really lazy too. If you really like Mario, I recommend you get this. Fun, but for me it got boring soon.
  43. Marco_AGJ
    Feb 1, 2015
    7
    Graphically this is a very improved version of the original, though it feels a copy from the Wii version. If you asked me whether I'd be happy to play any decent Wii game in a handheld or not my response would be instant; yes. So we have New Super Mario Bros 2. Comparing with the original DS release the improvement is absurd, especially graphically. Gameplay-wise it's all the same withGraphically this is a very improved version of the original, though it feels a copy from the Wii version. If you asked me whether I'd be happy to play any decent Wii game in a handheld or not my response would be instant; yes. So we have New Super Mario Bros 2. Comparing with the original DS release the improvement is absurd, especially graphically. Gameplay-wise it's all the same with Mario moving around in that loosy style opposed to the tight controls of Super Mario World and the NES titles.

    I'll advocate this until the end of time, Mario must have tight controls, the wall slamming should be well executed to work. Learning curve on some advance techniques should be extended, Another derivative game like this from Mario I won't be able to endure. The bonus mini-games are fun, for like 10 minutes, That's all.    … Expand
  44. jmorris724
    Dec 9, 2014
    6
    this game came with a special edition 3ds XL on sale. it's OK. the first several worlds have a pretty boring design, though it does get interesting later. the mushroom houses dont leave you a sense of reward like they did on the 3rd NES game. and just a lack of powerups in general. there's a complete lack of innovation on this game------lots of mario bros, nothing "new" about it.
  45. SonicDude
    Jun 26, 2016
    7
    New super Mario bros 2 is as an entire package a good game. Positives: good controls , good levels, nice amount of power-ups, fun, coin rush, music and overall presentation. Though they are quite a few good things there is also bad stuff in the game. Negatives: Nothing that new in "new" super Mario bros 2, plenty of reused music, only one new power-up, looks uninspired, only 6 worlds andNew super Mario bros 2 is as an entire package a good game. Positives: good controls , good levels, nice amount of power-ups, fun, coin rush, music and overall presentation. Though they are quite a few good things there is also bad stuff in the game. Negatives: Nothing that new in "new" super Mario bros 2, plenty of reused music, only one new power-up, looks uninspired, only 6 worlds and on the easy side. Overall: Though the game has only 6 worlds it does have a special world and two unlockable worlds. The game is super fun to play and if you don't own this game than it's worth a try.… Expand
  46. UltraTektite
    Mar 30, 2016
    6
    New Super Mario Bros. 2 is good, but I would only recommend it to diehard Mario fans (though it might honestly be more of a disappointment to them). The game's central point, using various methods to collect a ton of coins, might shiny and attractive on the outside, but in actuality doesn't really add anything to the gameplay. It more or less just means you'll have way more lives than inNew Super Mario Bros. 2 is good, but I would only recommend it to diehard Mario fans (though it might honestly be more of a disappointment to them). The game's central point, using various methods to collect a ton of coins, might shiny and attractive on the outside, but in actuality doesn't really add anything to the gameplay. It more or less just means you'll have way more lives than in other Mario games. Since what could have been turned into cool new powerups was instead wasted on this gimmick, it's more or less just the fire flower and the tanooki leaf, which seems pretty lame considering all the awesome powerups we've seen in other recent Mario games. In conclusion, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a good platformer at heart, but ultimately fails to bring anything new to the table, and feels like a watered-down version of New Super Mario Bros. Wii.… Expand
  47. MaxiRE123
    Dec 11, 2016
    7
    This is pretty like any other New super marios bros in the series. Same worlds design, same story, same ways to reach the Princess, with not much add to the gameplay.. Only this time we got WAY more coins on each levels, and the game want us to collect as many as possible because...? It's not even explain! Also, this is by far the easiest Mario game ever! The boss barely do anything, andThis is pretty like any other New super marios bros in the series. Same worlds design, same story, same ways to reach the Princess, with not much add to the gameplay.. Only this time we got WAY more coins on each levels, and the game want us to collect as many as possible because...? It's not even explain! Also, this is by far the easiest Mario game ever! The boss barely do anything, and are over within 10 seconds! I also got 100 lifes by the middle of World 3! In the end. It's still Mario, It's still fun. If you've never played Mario, start by this!… Expand
  48. notadrone523
    Oct 31, 2015
    7
    Easily the worst in the series. You just play through levels, some aren't actually that bad, but a lot aren't up to Nintendo's usual standards and have coins spammed everywhere. It's a bit like Mario Maker, really...
  49. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    This one feels the same as the ds one but little bit more this version lacks a lot but still is good but I can't bare the mistakes it has to offer. This game didn't need a rehash. The 3rd one should of.
  50. shootinstah
    Aug 14, 2017
    5
    It's Mario, alright, but it's extremely bland. If you've played NSMB1 or Wii, you'll get sick of this pretty quick. It's the same game but with a stupid coin gimmick. Basically, you just want to collect as many coins as possible, that's it. Also, raccoon leaf is back. That's all they really add aside from the gold flower or whatever and some other weird coin earning add-ons. Also, you knowIt's Mario, alright, but it's extremely bland. If you've played NSMB1 or Wii, you'll get sick of this pretty quick. It's the same game but with a stupid coin gimmick. Basically, you just want to collect as many coins as possible, that's it. Also, raccoon leaf is back. That's all they really add aside from the gold flower or whatever and some other weird coin earning add-ons. Also, you know how collecting 100 coins in a Mario game earns you an extra life and how the game stayed balanced because you would get that bonus and die in return a few times? Well, 100 coins still does this in this game, so guess what, you'll be getting the max amount of lives fast. This would've been fine if the game was challenging at all, but it really isn't. You'll barely die. The games assets and environments go through the lame motions the past two games did, grass world, desert world, beach world, snow world, jungle world, whatever, it's the same garbage each time, and no original music is provided either, it's all from NSMBWii. It's incredibly lazy, all the bosses are shockingly, the Koopalings and Reznors from SMW and nothing new like Yoshi's Island or Galaxy. The whole thing is so run of the mill and lazy I really can't recommend it. I'm happy Mario is straying away from this in the newest game, finally, but even if you don't mind this and enjoy the NSMB games, this won't interest you much. There's three secret worlds, dragging the experience even further on. Only play this if you have just run out of games to play, honestly.… Expand
  51. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    It's an okey game. But it really lacks soul. The level design isn't the best and it's just really another new super mario bros game. But it's still a Mario game, if you really want you can play it and have fun. But it won't change anything.
  52. joehi1
    Dec 12, 2017
    7
    New Super Mario Bros 2 is a solid entry in the Mario franchise that feels a bit too much like an easier version of its predecessor. New Super Mario Bros was by no means a difficult game, it was a proper difficulty, and if anything it should have been a bit more difficult. That being said New Super Mario Bros 2 seems to water down the gameplay of the first one a bit while creating new levelNew Super Mario Bros 2 is a solid entry in the Mario franchise that feels a bit too much like an easier version of its predecessor. New Super Mario Bros was by no means a difficult game, it was a proper difficulty, and if anything it should have been a bit more difficult. That being said New Super Mario Bros 2 seems to water down the gameplay of the first one a bit while creating new level designs using the levels of its predecessor as templates. While this isn't necessarily a bad thing New Super Mario Bros 2 feels more like New Super Mario Bros +. The game is still good and the visuals and sound hold up great on the 3DS, but to call this a great sequel is definitely a stretch. New Super Mario Bros 2 stays true to the Mario formula, and if you liked New Super Mario Bros and wished it was easier you're going to really enjoy New Super Mario Bros 2, for fans hoping for a Mario title similar to the classics, search elsewhere.

    Cons
    Game is much easier than most Mario titles
    Level designs feel too similar to New Super Mario Bros
    Not enough new content to justify a brand new game    … Expand
  53. Naruto78909
    Mar 30, 2018
    6
    This game is very dissapointing this game is bascally a more barebones version of mario bros 3 and is so easy but the gameplay is still the same as the ds one but it needs less coins
  54. Sebascr12
    Jul 3, 2018
    6
    The game is fun, yes but is another New super Mario Bros, this game have a new things like the coins goal or new "power up" but in the game desing this mario have not personality, comparte to the Mario saga is fun yes. But in the standards of Nintendo is very generic.
  55. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    6
    Okay i like this game but there are some flaws too easy TERRIBLE resolution and feels like a let down compared to NSMB wii. Good level design tho
  56. TeaFan556
    Dec 21, 2021
    7
    [RU]
    Ну типо, просто хорошая часть с Марио. Не сильно цепляет, но в свободное время можно и позалипать
  57. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    It's the other two but they gave you a lotta coins which makes you never lose
  58. skeith
    Oct 24, 2019
    6
    If you have 3DS/2DS, and wondering if you should get this or Super Mario 3D Land, definitely get Super Mario 3D Land. While this is not a bad game, this game can only be mediocre at best. Still if you want some Mario platformer and have already finish 3D Land, this is not a bad choice, just very mediocre.
  59. weskergamer
    Apr 5, 2023
    5
    The same game all over again, but this time very easy and with no real reason why to play it since theentire purpose of this game is just collect coins. Very disappointing game
  60. Mahmus
    Oct 26, 2020
    6
    While not technically bad by any means, its just more of the same, and the coin gimmick doesn't really change anything.
  61. Janek1907
    Dec 27, 2019
    6
    Definitely the worst New Super Mario bros. I don’t want to say that the game is bad, because it isn’t, but it isn’t the typical WOW Nintendo game.
  62. GameBoy66
    Feb 11, 2020
    5
    This game is so bland and oversaturated that it makes the game worse when it's the THIRD "NEW" GAME. It has a meh gimmick and the stages are boring. It does have pretty-good graphics and ok stage design. I much rather play the original "new" game and that game is over 13-years-old. That's sad...
  63. CabbageMetal
    Apr 6, 2020
    5
    I love me some Mario. This however, felt like a boring slog from the moment I entered world 2 and thought, "oh... So it's just more of that huh...?". Unless you have a ridiculously high need to pick up coins, this is the most "meh" 2D Mario in existence. Very much recommend a pass.
  64. 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
  65. sacrificeyoshis
    Sep 5, 2020
    7
    This game is just as good as the first game in this series! But not innovative enough! 3D land invented traditional (linear) Mario games in 3D! The original Mario invented 2D platformers, Mario 64 invented 3D platformers!

    Positives: This game contains tons of bonus world's and optional challenges to unlock, which is a nice optional things for completionist (like me)! This game however    This game is just as good as the first game in this series! But not innovative enough! 3D land invented traditional (linear) Mario games in 3D! The original Mario invented 2D platformers, Mario 64 invented 3D platformers!

    Positives:
    This game contains tons of bonus world's and optional challenges to unlock, which is a nice optional things for completionist (like me)! This game however isn't innovative as the previous New Super Mario Bros (NSMB) game but it isn't bad on its own, there are lots of secrets to find and everything you expect from a normal Mario game! The multiplayer works very well though it's 2 player only! I also love the collect as many coins as you can concept! It is really neat! There's even a coin rush mode that is well implemented into this game! This is a neat game. The DLC for this game is AWESOME! Giving good players harder content is always welcome! I remember having fun racing my friends in the hard levels of the DLC! It is an AWESOME game, but releasing it at the wrong time brings it to the negatives.

    Negatives:
    The game's music, world map, backgrounds and a lot more things feels like it's ripped from the original NSMB and barely remixed/edited. It just felt the same and it's bad/not innovative/uninspired! Another problem I have is that the world theme is tied to level themes! This means if I'm at a desert world, every level will be desert themed! All the themes are the same because there's really not too much new themes in this NSMB game! Unlike 3D world/land we saw many new gameplay mechanics and new themes which makes the game fresh again! Speaking of gameplay mechanics, it's literally the SAME as previous games, nothing "new". there's only a few enemies that is new but only featured in a couple of levels and then abandoned, I didn't really like the golden fire flower power up, it's not that exciting! The level design lacks imaginations, you don't really get excited for the next level because you know it's know it's pretty much going to be the same as the one you're currently on. Didn't implement the 3D for the 3DS very well. It was also released at the wrong time, because at the time NSMB for the Wii U came out like 6 months later, people were confused on which one to buy or to waste their money on both.

    Overall:
    The game itself is a: 100/100
    Compared to other games at the time: it's around 70/100 sitting at a between B and C tier
    Compared to other games now: 2/100 because Mario Maker 2 is out so there's no reason to buy this game anymore! If you really want to, just get an emulator and get the ROM for free! So AVOID this game!    … Expand
  66. AbeFiletti
    Nov 28, 2020
    5
    New Super Mario Bros 2 is exactly what we have seen before. This was the third time they had copy and pasted the so called ''New'' series. This series should have ended at Wii, or they could have taken time to make a new and original game. No, that is definitely not what we got. This game is just so forgettable! Everything about it is forgettable from the levels, bosses, enemies, powerups,New Super Mario Bros 2 is exactly what we have seen before. This was the third time they had copy and pasted the so called ''New'' series. This series should have ended at Wii, or they could have taken time to make a new and original game. No, that is definitely not what we got. This game is just so forgettable! Everything about it is forgettable from the levels, bosses, enemies, powerups, everything. Now this is still a fun game, but it is the same game as the DS and Wii entry. I prefer this over U though, but that is a different story for a different review. The only thing this game ads is the coin gimmick, which makes an all ready easy game to one of the easiest games ever! I don't mind easy games and I don't really mind it here but still. This is not worth the original price. In fact I would say this is a 5 to 10 dollar game. I give New Super Mario Bros 2 a 5.5/10 and a very low C-.… Expand
  67. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    7
    Creo que ni yo ni nadie entendió por qué lo de la sobreexplotación de las monedas. No se siente como un juego de Mario original sino como un fanmade.
  68. clickbaiter247
    Jan 29, 2021
    7
    The game is really just ok. This one is the least unique in the New series, a lot of the music is pretty much reused. Also, some of the star coins/ secret exits suck to find and it is really generic. But this is really fun with the coin collecting, looking for coins is actually fun this time, and I had fun trying to 100% this game. Worth a buy for the 3ds
  69. Ayt3
    Dec 27, 2020
    6
    This game is too generic. The mechanics are all right, the graphics are fine, the 3D effect is fine but unnecessary, and the main feature of lots of coins makes the game ungodly easy. It’s more Mario, and if you like that, then get this, but almost every single other Mario game gives you more reasons to play than this one.
  70. BeeSting1
    Nov 26, 2021
    5
    Every game that has me collecting things, NEEDS to also give me a good reason to collect it. A work and reward system. I collect machine parts in Horizon Zero Dawn in order to craft better weapons. I collect herbs in Resident Evil 4 to fuse full heals. I collect coins in New Super Mario Bros 2 for...for what? For a higher number on the counter? Grabbing coins in a Mario game is of courseEvery game that has me collecting things, NEEDS to also give me a good reason to collect it. A work and reward system. I collect machine parts in Horizon Zero Dawn in order to craft better weapons. I collect herbs in Resident Evil 4 to fuse full heals. I collect coins in New Super Mario Bros 2 for...for what? For a higher number on the counter? Grabbing coins in a Mario game is of course nothing new, but this is the first one to put so much emphasis on it. Yet the game provided no strong incentive to do so. I could grab all the coins in a level, but did I get a special upgrade? A bonus level? Nothing. There are already star coins. What’s the point of putting so much focus on regular coins? There’s a mode called “coin rush” where players collect as many coins as possible in 3 levels, then have their high score put on a leaderboard. It also lazily reused levels from the single player mode. Why would I want to play through the exact same levels again? Repetitive. Boring. I personally don’t give two **** about a leaderboard in a Mario game, so coin rush felt like all work no reward for me.

    Aside from that, this game is virtually a carbon copy of New Super Mario Bros Wii. Same physics, same visuals, same upgrades, same everything except level layout. In world 6, there was a really cool level that I wish the devs would’ve used in other worlds. While I was platforming, the Koopa Clown Car would be in the background flashing its eyes every 5 seconds or so. If I was caught in the open, I’d be petrified. My goal was to scramble my way from one cover to the next. It was nice to experience something different for a change. I feel the devs are getting very lazy with the 2D Marios. I’m getting tired of the same enemies, same boss fights, the same obstacles, the same hub world, and the same DAMN blocks over and over. I know how the saying goes, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But time is starting to really wear on this formula. Innovate Nintendo! I know you’re good at it, so do it.    … Expand
  71. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    6
    way too easy and im not a fan of the coin gimmick. the first game on the original ds is miles ahead
  72. grimreapersims
    Jan 6, 2022
    7
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  73. ashmaster667
    Sep 19, 2021
    7
    New Super Mario Bros 2 is a solid, but somewhat lackluster entry into the 2D mario lineup. Being a Nintendo game, it is extremely polished. I encountered no bugs during my playthrough. Mario also controls well, none of his actions feel awkward (although all the actions Mario can do in this game are from previous games). The Super Leaf makes a nice return, it's integrated really well intoNew Super Mario Bros 2 is a solid, but somewhat lackluster entry into the 2D mario lineup. Being a Nintendo game, it is extremely polished. I encountered no bugs during my playthrough. Mario also controls well, none of his actions feel awkward (although all the actions Mario can do in this game are from previous games). The Super Leaf makes a nice return, it's integrated really well into the levels and shows up about as frequently as the fire flowers do. A white variant of the leaf is used when you die repeatedly, it makes you invincible, able to stand on water, and able to fly faster. This powerup is optional and only lasts for the level you get it, making it a nice boost for players that are less experienced with platformers. The final new powerup is the Gold Fire Flower, which lets Mario shoot gold fireballs that turns bricks into coins and empty any item blocks. This doesn't really feel like a powerup though, as it shows up once in a blue moon and also only lasts for the level you get it. It ties in to the game's theme of coins. The idea of "everything is coins" that the game pushes, while fun, does barely enough to make the game distinct. The main changes that add to this theme are coin roulette blocks, enemies dropping coins when killed by a fireball, and gold rings that make all enemies spew coins. The lackluster art style and world design don't help with making the game distinct either. Wile graphically it's a step up from NSM1, the art style doesn't change. It all feels like generic, inoffensive mario, and the only areas that touch creativity are the secret levels. The tower levels all have the same boring miniboss, triceratopses that scream and shoot fireballs. The koopalings come back as the bosses of each level, and the fights against them are alright, but not particularly memorable or difficult. The game's difficulty is made to appeal to all players. To get from one end of the level to the other is easy, but the game has plenty of opportunities for experienced players to use their skill with star coins and secret levels/exits. There are 2 secret worlds, and a star world to encourage you to collect star coins. I enjoyed all these secrets, and they add a lot of replay value to what would otherwise be a straight forward and somewhat easy game. On it's own, NSMB2 is a fun game, the level design is definitely on par, and I wouldn't call any of the levels boring. However, compared to the other recent mario games, it certainly blends in with the crowd, the volume of coins being the only thing that makes it distinct. I can understand why people wouldn't like it when it first release, as people were getting tired of NSM games with few artistic/mechanical changes. If you have a 3DS and are looking for a fun and polished platformer, this game is certainly top of the line, but in terms of the entire mario franchise, it's pretty mediocre.… Expand
  74. sosuke1121
    Dec 3, 2021
    7
    The sequel game is not that bad, but the main goal being to collect 1M coins just numbs me a bit.
    I love the fact that this game brought back the super tail from Super Mario Bros 3, but overall the items in this game is OP and therefore makes the game easy.
    Also, the main story has only 6 worlds you can explore, being the original game, New Super Mario Bros DS, had 8.
  75. VincentKirby
    Jul 9, 2022
    7
    Decentlly fun game but it's to easy and the levels are soooooooooo uninspired even tho they're fun to go through
  76. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  77. TKSwiz
    Jul 15, 2023
    5
    This game isn't bad, and I don't really see it as being much worse than its DS prequel. It suffers from a lot of the same problems that that game does, such as being uninspired and lacking the great level design that made Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros. 3 shine. This game isn't a bad time playing through once, but it's the type of game that I will never ever revisit. It isThis game isn't bad, and I don't really see it as being much worse than its DS prequel. It suffers from a lot of the same problems that that game does, such as being uninspired and lacking the great level design that made Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros. 3 shine. This game isn't a bad time playing through once, but it's the type of game that I will never ever revisit. It is painfully average and quite forgettable, but you can definitely do much worse.… Expand
  78. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    5
    + de coin gimmick doet niet veel op zich zelf maar komt ver in de level design

    +/- de theming is niet origineel (met uitzonderingen) maar mixed het wel samen + de muziek remixed de New Super Mario Bros. DS/ Wii ost met "bahs". persoonlijk zie ik niet hoe het irritant is - de final boss is te gemakkelijk en te lang conclusie: de game is tof maar het is niet speciaal vergeleken    + de coin gimmick doet niet veel op zich zelf maar komt ver in de level design

    +/- de theming is niet origineel (met uitzonderingen) maar mixed het wel samen

    + de muziek remixed de New Super Mario Bros. DS/ Wii ost met "bahs". persoonlijk zie ik niet hoe het irritant is

    - de final boss is te gemakkelijk en te lang

    conclusie:
    de game is tof maar het is niet speciaal vergeleken met de andere New Soup games    … Expand
  79. VpDx
    Nov 12, 2022
    7
    The game is good enough for the handheld, even if it´s the "i only own this device but i want to play SOMETHING in the series" but, you should give it a try if you are on the mood to play a good nsmb game (or just a good 2d Mario platformer)
  80. Pizi
    Feb 10, 2023
    7
    Super mario bros 2 is a good mario game but not the best. On the same console you can buy super mario maker thats in my opinion is a lot better game.
  81. dykcio
    Mar 22, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)… Expand
  82. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    7
    Un bajón de calidad respecto a la primera entrega, debido a su bajo nivel de dificultad, por lo que se completa en muy poco tiempo. Lo peor es el reutilizar el soundtrack de New Super Mario Bros Wii.
  83. AlfProGamer
    Jul 13, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FOLLOWING TEXT IN SPANISH, PLEASE TRANSLATE!!! Este juego es... raro
    Empecemos con lo primero, el nombre: "New Super Mario Bros. 2" Lo que más destaca es que no es el segundo juego, sino el tercero, pero ok... El juego no sólo va de rescatar a la princesa (y no es un spoiler porque es un Mario de toda la vida) también va de hacerse millonario, dándote recompensas cuanto más dinero consigas.

    El juego trae de vuelta a la hoja tanooki (que ya hacía falta) y a la Flor Dorada así como la Flor Plateada para, una vez más, ganar dinero.

    Este juego es básicamente el primer juego de la saga con un poquito más de historia y mejores gráficos. En general, es un buen juego para una tarde que estés aburrido o para un extensible en Twitch.

    Cabe destacar que este juego cuenta con el nivel más difícil de toda la franquicia, este actualmente ya no se puede jugar ya que pertenecía a un DLC, aunque siempre puedes comerte un limón... que tiene cítricos ejem, ejem Citra ejem...

    Pero sí, es un buen juego pero nada más.
    Yo personalmente le doy un 7,5 que redondeando es un 8.    … Expand
  84. Jacob143
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    This game is fun and all and it is a good game no doubt but the problem with this game is that there is literally nothing new here. They bring back the same bosses from New Super Mario Bros Wii, they reuse the same level themes from the past 2 games, the "new" enemies are literally just reskins of enemies already in the game that were taken from past games and they slap gold and bone onThis game is fun and all and it is a good game no doubt but the problem with this game is that there is literally nothing new here. They bring back the same bosses from New Super Mario Bros Wii, they reuse the same level themes from the past 2 games, the "new" enemies are literally just reskins of enemies already in the game that were taken from past games and they slap gold and bone on them like how lazy can you possibly be?, there are no new powerups besides the gold flower which you can't even keep after one level and ig the tanooki suit is new but its just taken from Super Mario Bros 3. The only new content are the level packs and the coins gimmick which the level packs suck to get because instead of unlocking them from secrets or playing the game you have to purchase them with money. The coins gimmick is pretty addicting but it will take you months to get 1 million coins because you basically need the level packs or you will have to grind the main story levels which really sucks. The impossible pack is actual trash tho those are byfar the worst levels in any 2D platforming video game. Also goodluck getting 9,999,999 coins because without the level packs that is basically impossible to do, and by the way what do you get for getting 1,000,000 coins in this game? A golden statue of Mario that is literally it all that grinding for a statue not anything cool like lost levels or new worlds nope a pointless statue and that is the same for 9,999,999 its a golden statue of Mario except he has the tanooki tail now. So this game is good but very bland so if you wanna play it go ahead but I recommend the original New Super Mario Bros on DS that game is a 9/10 literally almost perfect.… Expand
  85. Coolguy636
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    good but there was to many coins
    and there was too many coin power ups
    but was fun

Awards & Rankings

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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

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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 29, 2012
    70
    Long-lasting and entertaining Mario-platformer has got a new spirit thanks to coin collecting but its design is nothing to be proud of. [Oct 2012]
  2. Gamer.no
    Oct 27, 2012
    60
    New Super Mario Bros. 2 isn't really all that new anymore. What you get is basically the same game as the first one for the Nintendo DS, but with less engaging levels, fewer surprises in terms of power-ups and gameplay, and a boring gimmick set on capturing your inner kleptomaniac.
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  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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