Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition

 3DS
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 55
  3. Negative: 8 out of 55
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  1. EvilstuffGaming
    May 23, 2015
    8
    This is one of the best puzzle games I've played in a long time. I haven't been really playing long enough to warrant a higher rating, but from how I'm doing so far, i'd say around a 9/10. with my rating here being where I predict I'll be mid-late game. The P&DZ story is about you and your friends trying to stop the evil organization Paradox from destroying the world, where P&DM... wellThis is one of the best puzzle games I've played in a long time. I haven't been really playing long enough to warrant a higher rating, but from how I'm doing so far, i'd say around a 9/10. with my rating here being where I predict I'll be mid-late game. The P&DZ story is about you and your friends trying to stop the evil organization Paradox from destroying the world, where P&DM... well you can guess what happens based on EVERY MARIO GAME EVER! The gameplay's pretty decent too, and the expansive roster of enemies from all over the Mario universe will leave you collecting. Older players might generally not enjoy this sort of genre, but younger players will most likely suck it in like a lollipop.… Expand
  2. Maddox121
    May 24, 2015
    9
    It is very fun extra fun. it is a blast. you get to fight classic mario enemies and get combo attacks. im stuck on W 3-5 thats why i didnt give it a 10
  3. dilemma
    Nov 4, 2015
    9
    This is what hand held games are all about.

    I've never played any of the previous Pad games so this is my first one and wow did I enjoy it. It's a bejeweled / RPG rolled into one. There are a TON of different characters to collect, in which you can level them all up, and even evolve them into their next stage. Here's a short pros and cons. Pro: Ton of characters Many    This is what hand held games are all about.

    I've never played any of the previous Pad games so this is my first one and wow did I enjoy it.

    It's a bejeweled / RPG rolled into one.

    There are a TON of different characters to collect, in which you can level them all up, and even evolve them into their next stage.

    Here's a short pros and cons.

    Pro:
    Ton of characters
    Many different team set ups
    Easy to pick up and play
    Combos are rewarding, you can click and drag your orbs to wherever you wish

    Cons.

    I don't really have any, perhaps the price for the game?
    I believe it's a really well polished handheld game.    … Expand
  4. s11
    Feb 25, 2019
    10
    Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition is a fun RPG/Puzzle game bundle. The story of Puzzle & Dragons Z is rather simple:

    You're a newly recruited Dragon Tamer who just passed their test. Meanwhile, an organization called "Paradox" is set on destroying the world. You and your friends must save Dracomacia from Paradox with the help of 250+ different    Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition is a fun RPG/Puzzle game bundle. The story of Puzzle & Dragons Z is rather simple:

    You're a newly recruited Dragon Tamer who just passed their test. Meanwhile, an organization called "Paradox" is set on destroying the world.
    You and your friends must save Dracomacia from Paradox with the help of 250+ different monsters/dragons.

    The story of Puzzle & Dragons: SMB Edition is, well, the classic Bowser-kidnaps-Peach Mario-must-rescue-her plot, with the Puzzle & Dragons Z mechanics thrown in.

    Pros:
    - Game bundle is cheap
    - Fun and challenging
    - Engaging story
    - Unique combat mechanic (this is the only RPG bundle that I'm aware of that uses a match-3 system)
    - Awesome music (Both PAD and the SMB Edition
    Cons:
    - RNG can be very hostile at times
    - Obscure (the mobile original: Puzzle and Dragons is available only in Japan/North America)

    If you like a fun and challenging RPG bundle that is cheap, to play on the go, on New Nintendo 3DS/2DS "Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition" would be my 1st suggestion    … Expand
  5. msp99
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    The best match-three game I ever played. Especially the Super Mario themed expansion is much fun! Really a hidden gem for the 3DS.
  6. Kingboozx3
    Sep 17, 2020
    10
    Every Puzzle game is just as boring and similar as the last one with nothing to keep you playing other than for the game play through many boring levels. Puzzle and Dragons Z changes that. This game combines the classic Puzzle and Dragons formula and adds so much onto it with a hub world, and 6 main kingdoms to explore. It's always fun to see what monsters you'll meet next and the musicEvery Puzzle game is just as boring and similar as the last one with nothing to keep you playing other than for the game play through many boring levels. Puzzle and Dragons Z changes that. This game combines the classic Puzzle and Dragons formula and adds so much onto it with a hub world, and 6 main kingdoms to explore. It's always fun to see what monsters you'll meet next and the music are phenomenal! The game also has a colorful cast of characters in a compelling story! Oh and the Mario version is cool too I guess. The main attraction is Puzzle and Dragons Z however if you just want a less story focused experience the Mario version is very good as well. The background artwork for each Mario level is really well designed and looks like a new Super Mario Bros game in 3D and the custom artwork and animations for the characters and Koopalings look pretty solid!… Expand
  7. MarkusZ
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    What a surprise! It's so much fun. I played around 150 hours until I leveled up everything and beat the final boss

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#21 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#32 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. Atomix
    Jun 30, 2015
    88
    GungHo Entertainment knew perfectly well how to make a match-three that was different from its predecessors, it added depth by using RPG elements and took advantage from tactile technology that, obviously, adapted greatly in the Nintendo 3DS.
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  2. games(TM)
    Jun 27, 2015
    50
    It provides a bit of fan fare and not much else. [Issue#162, p.103]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jun 21, 2015
    50
    A whole lot better on phones than it is on 3DS. [July 2015, p.115]
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