New Super Mario Bros. 2

 3DS
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 701 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 354 out of 701
  2. Mixed: 264 out of 701
  3. Negative: 83 out of 701
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  1. 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.
  2. Qat
    Apr 27, 2022
    0
    Ce jeu est un jeu important de mon enfance. Malgré cela, il est pour moi le pire mario auquel j’ai joué. Même PMSS est bien meilleur. Les musiques sont les mêmes que sur la wii, les powerups sont quasiment identiques, tout est copié collé. Nul.
  3. 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
  4. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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)
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. dykcio
    Mar 22, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Coolguy636
    Aug 31, 2023
    7
    good but there was to many coins
    and there was too many coin power ups
    but was fun
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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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Metascore
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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