New Super Mario Bros. 2

 3DS
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7.2

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  3. Negative: 83 out of 701
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  1. Megataco2017
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    Pretty solid 2D Super Mario game for the 3ds...............................
  2. Albeirito
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    Sí, ya sé que el primer new super mario es mejor pero... acaso eso lo combierte en un mal juego? Evidentemente no. El juego puede tener sus puntos negativos, como por ejemplo; Las casetas de los toads que tienen menos interactividad, el hecho de que los jefes sean los koopalings y de que solo hayan 2 power ups, y la falta de un modo vs, pero... fuera de eso, este titulo sigue siendo un muySí, ya sé que el primer new super mario es mejor pero... acaso eso lo combierte en un mal juego? Evidentemente no. El juego puede tener sus puntos negativos, como por ejemplo; Las casetas de los toads que tienen menos interactividad, el hecho de que los jefes sean los koopalings y de que solo hayan 2 power ups, y la falta de un modo vs, pero... fuera de eso, este titulo sigue siendo un muy buen juego, muy divertido, con un buen level desing y que sabe aprovechar muy bien sus power ups.

    8.0/10    … Expand
  3. zaratti
    Aug 19, 2023
    8
    I think this is a great game overall. The platforming is smooth and fun, the level design is engaging and the visuals are also nice. My main issue with this game, however, is the boss fights. The mid-bosses are all the same in each world, which was very disappointing to me. The variety of bosses in NSMB on the DS was sorely missed by me in this one. You also can't play as Luigi right away,I think this is a great game overall. The platforming is smooth and fun, the level design is engaging and the visuals are also nice. My main issue with this game, however, is the boss fights. The mid-bosses are all the same in each world, which was very disappointing to me. The variety of bosses in NSMB on the DS was sorely missed by me in this one. You also can't play as Luigi right away, you have to beat the game first. What's up with that Nintendo?… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. Eny2505
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    More of the same stuff with the addition of the game being way to easy due to the massive ammount of coins (its not worth it to collect them all). DLC exists which ironically contains the hardest 2D Mario levels ever.
  6. jsh710
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    my best super mario ever. even than odyssey. every stage so special and excited. except only poor thing is boss battles.
  7. IloveSuperMario
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    The levels are unique and endearing, the controls are very good, the music is addictive and the game is beautiful. Perfect for travel as they are short levels. Really like the tanooki suit, the golden flower and insane amount of coins this game has.
  8. assassinader200
    Mar 8, 2021
    9
    "New Super Mario Bros 2" es la secuela, por decirlo de alguna forma de "New Super Mario Bros (2006)" y esto es así porque es prácticamente el mismo formato de juego. Un plataformero clásico e indudablemente divertido, apto para jugadores de "todas las edades". Y es que una vez jugado a la primera entrega para Nintendo DS podemos decir que es el mismo juego, ya que los mundos en los que nos"New Super Mario Bros 2" es la secuela, por decirlo de alguna forma de "New Super Mario Bros (2006)" y esto es así porque es prácticamente el mismo formato de juego. Un plataformero clásico e indudablemente divertido, apto para jugadores de "todas las edades". Y es que una vez jugado a la primera entrega para Nintendo DS podemos decir que es el mismo juego, ya que los mundos en los que nos sumergimos son temáticamente idénticos (Mundo 1- Reino Champiñón, Mundo 2- Desierto...). Obviamente el cambio gráfico y técnico es evidente, además de añadir un "ítem" que estará muy presente en prácticamente todos los niveles jugables. Me refiero a la "hoja tanooki", que con ella, Mario se transforma en ese animal (mejor dicho se disfraza), dándole un aspecto muy chulo
    y dándonos la oportunidad de planear (como Yoshi), alargando así el salto y también de poder volar por ciertos segundos (eso si, una vez esté cargado el limitador de velocidad). Otro elemento que va a estar muy presente es la cantidad enorme de monedas que nos encontraremos en los niveles, llenándolos así de mas color (dorado) y "vida" (aunque las monedas no estén vivas), y es que con ver simplemente la portada de este juego ya sabemos que este elemento es icónico en esta entrega.
    La trama, por otro lado, es icónica, muy típica; rescatar a la princesa Peach de las manos de Bowser y en esta entrega de los Koopalings, temibles esbirros o parientes de Browser. Estos últimos serán los jefes finales de cada mundo y Bowsy (Bowser Jr.) será reemplazado por una especie de dinosaurios en las torres de cada mundo. Lo cierto es que esta entrega empeora en cuanto a esto último, haciendo los encuentros con los jefes bastante fáciles, restándole algo de originalidad al juego y algo de dificultad necesaria para hacer de los encuentros o combates un reto.
    En definitiva, es un juego que renueva o refresca la fórmula clásica de Super Mario; un juego bastante divertido, inocente y original, con una banda sonora algo renovada y que sigue manteniendo un clasicismo inigualable.    … Expand
  9. DistH
    Feb 28, 2021
    10
    New Super Mario Bros 2 is the Best Mario Game. it brings the Tanooki back and new Mario power up the Golden flower that is OP. and you can play as Luigi. Bowser final boss is Cool a shame that Sonic Lost world Copied the Boss. the music is Good. and Dry bowser returns!!!
  10. Tsunowa
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    Fun adventure of Mario Bros, I only miss more complicated Boss, but really enjoyed and played the extra worlds.
  11. Superfreek
    Sep 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like money!!!! AND Mario in this Game too. It’s good that The coin has in one game more priority… Expand
  12. DairHat
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    It's just fun Mario goodness, while it may not have much challenge in the main game, the DLCs are challenging, the level design are well made, the game looks vibrant and colorful, the music is very lively, simply a must play underrated game.
  13. TealGolemGaming
    Apr 17, 2020
    10
    This game is by far the best in the New Super Mario Bros. Series. First of all, it brought the Tanooki leaf from Super Mario Bros. 3 back to a 2D platformer and created a new variant, the Golden Tanooki leaf. Second, the gimmick of collecting coins in this game is way more out of the box than other plattformers out there. Thirdly, the aforementioned coins, to quote YouTube personalityThis game is by far the best in the New Super Mario Bros. Series. First of all, it brought the Tanooki leaf from Super Mario Bros. 3 back to a 2D platformer and created a new variant, the Golden Tanooki leaf. Second, the gimmick of collecting coins in this game is way more out of the box than other plattformers out there. Thirdly, the aforementioned coins, to quote YouTube personality Scott The Woz, are "...really satisfying to collect in this game." The final thing I have to say about this game is that the rewards for getting 1,000,000 and 9,999,999 coins are not worth it, but the DLC levels are fun. fun fact if you bring a gold flower to 1-2 you can get 1,200+ coins in the level without dying.… Expand
  14. stangna
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    Juego entretenido, cumple con los graficos de la consola, buena movilidad en el control, excelente sonido, Lo unico me fueran gustado mas mundos.
  15. Bernyz
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    Es un poco fácil, pero es muy entretenido y con el plus de obtener todas las monedas posibles
  16. Davihein
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    New Super Mario Brother 2 auf dem Nintendo 3DS war mein allererstes Videospiel und hat mir viel Spaß gemacht. Bis auf die Platte Story ist es ein rundum Gutes Spiel in guter Grafik und abwechslungsreichen Levels.
  17. robertoiglesias
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. New Super Mario Bros. 2 may be the same as it predecessors, but it is quite creative and enjoyable to play. Fun levels, and some new worlds are featured here. It is a really fun game to play. I recommend this to Mario fans and newcomers. Yeah the coin gimmick can get annoying, and the level design is easy for the most part, but it's still a blast playing this.… Expand
  18. sitebender
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    For anyone who felt the Mario series got stale, this coin mechanic and silly coin based power ups add a whole new dynamic and fun to a thirty year old series. Golden enemies that leave coin trails, a block head power up that gives you coins depending on your speed, a golden flower. There's a lot of enjoyment here with fun level design as always.
  19. BasilZero
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    Game: New Super Mario Bros 2
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Nintendo EAD Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Year of Release: 2012 Length of Playthrough: 5 Hours Total Score: 84/100 Value Score: 8.4/10 • Story: 6/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 6/10 • Replay Value: 7/10 • Player Value:    Game: New Super Mario Bros 2
    Genre: Adventure Platformer
    Developer: Nintendo EAD
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
    Year of Release: 2012
    Length of Playthrough: 5 Hours

    Total Score: 84/100
    Value Score: 8.4/10

    • Story: 6/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 10/10
    • Graphics: 10/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 6/10
    • Replay Value: 7/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +6 Worlds and 3 Secret Worlds with a total combined 85 levels with multiple exits.
    +Traditional 2D Mario style gameplay with a lot of easter eggs and similar mechanics
    +Coin based gameplay that also encourages to get as many coins for leaderboard/social media purposes
    +Coin Rush Mini game
    +Boss battles have a bit more variety than older 2D mario games

    Cons
    -Can only play as Mario
    -Some key characters missing like Yoshi
    -Too similar to the original and Wii version    … Expand
  20. ZekeNitron
    Jan 1, 2019
    9
    This game is generic, there is no sugarcoating that. But that does not stop it from being a fun and enjoyable Mario plat former. The coins are satisfying to collect and each world is interesting. If you have a 3DS than you should defiantly give this game a try!
  21. nintendo-sekta
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Один из лучших платформеров на 3ds. Игра не слишком длинная и не слишком короткая. Уровни хорошо сделаны. Игра умерено трудная. Финальный босс достаточно трудный.
  22. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    Another Great Platformer
    Slightly Off From The 2006 DS Game, But This Is Another Amazing Mario Game.
  23. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 19, 2018
    9
    Coins, coins, coins, COOOIIIIIINNNNSSSS! New Super Mario Bros. 2, while not as amazing as its DS counterpart, took everything good about the first entry and stacked upon it. The level design still remains solid, and the objective of collecting a million coins is insane. And along with the new modes to allow you to play in new ways, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a fantastic game that everyoneCoins, coins, coins, COOOIIIIIINNNNSSSS! New Super Mario Bros. 2, while not as amazing as its DS counterpart, took everything good about the first entry and stacked upon it. The level design still remains solid, and the objective of collecting a million coins is insane. And along with the new modes to allow you to play in new ways, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a fantastic game that everyone should play.… Expand
  24. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    Un juego calcado al Mario anterior solo incluyendo mundos nuevos, y uno que otro nivel que era novedoso para el juego en cuestión la finalización de este no se alarga tanto dándonos solo un castillo mas, en cambio el anterior parecía que nunca ibas a llegar a rescatar a la princesa Peach, por otro lado el juego no deja de ser muy bueno contemplando un avance como de costumbre lineal y conUn juego calcado al Mario anterior solo incluyendo mundos nuevos, y uno que otro nivel que era novedoso para el juego en cuestión la finalización de este no se alarga tanto dándonos solo un castillo mas, en cambio el anterior parecía que nunca ibas a llegar a rescatar a la princesa Peach, por otro lado el juego no deja de ser muy bueno contemplando un avance como de costumbre lineal y con la posibilidad de desbloquear mundos como lo es el Mundo estrella… Expand
  25. Durand140
    May 1, 2018
    8
    In New Super Mario Bros 2,instead of just saving Peach,this game takes a new perspective,COLLECTING ALL THE MOOLA!!This is my favorite game out of all the New Super Mario Bros series since this is the only game in the series to have an alternate goal!This game also introduced one of my favorite Power-Ups in the entire franchise,the Golden Flower!This item turns almost everything it hitsIn New Super Mario Bros 2,instead of just saving Peach,this game takes a new perspective,COLLECTING ALL THE MOOLA!!This is my favorite game out of all the New Super Mario Bros series since this is the only game in the series to have an alternate goal!This game also introduced one of my favorite Power-Ups in the entire franchise,the Golden Flower!This item turns almost everything it hits into MOOLA!!If you're someone that wants a Mario game without JUST the Save Princess Peach mission,this is the game for you!… Expand
  26. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    8
    Um jogo otimo, que retorna tudo de bom de um jogo do Mario 2d para o Nintendo 3DS, seu unico problema é que ele usou quase todos as texturas e modelos do game de Wii, New Super Mario Bros Wii, e tambem as musicas, que a maioria foi reusada!
  27. deathman
    Mar 1, 2018
    8
    muy buen juego divertido buen diseño de niveles y muy buena jugabilidad
    per le pongo una nota tan baja porque no imnova mucho pero es muy buen juego
  28. reviewinggamer
    Feb 4, 2018
    8
    A good game with some okay level design, and some good level design. The textures feel decent and the controls are pretty spot on. The game is very easy and short, within under 8 hours I was on the last world. While the game lasts, it is fun and some level ideas are great and some haunted house ideas are amazing. However, due to the length and (some) level design I will give this an 8/10.
  29. Gavsonmeleck
    Jan 14, 2018
    8
    This game is my favorite new super mario game not my favorite mario game but its really good the bigest complaint i have its to easy and to much coins if your looking for a 2d mario for a kid this is the one
  30. SortOfCritic
    Jan 1, 2018
    8
    New Super Mario Bros 2, while not its predecessor, is still a wonderfully solid and fun 2d side scrolling Mario adventure. With improved graphics, controls, and stages
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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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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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