Super Mario 3D Land

 3DS
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1428 Ratings

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  1. Epic_gamer236
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    Mario 3D land was the best game from my childhood. Something about it just felt right it was a great game and I would play it again it was just. so. fun.
  2. BL4D3M45TR
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    This Game is Fun, Pick up and play, goodness, offering tight controls, memorable levels and set pieces, and nice music. The Main game is easy, but the post game picks up the challenge for more experienced players. With 16 full worlds to explore, Any 3DS owner need this game in their collection. Its a Must Buy!
  3. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Pretty enjoyable but, like 3D World, not a patch on the "true" 3D games. Still worth a play though.
  4. janwe04
    Apr 10, 2022
    10
    Back when i was a kid, it was my fav. Mario Game. I Love everything about it. Its cute and has everything you want
  5. Slic3y
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    This game is quite good as it fits the 3ds perfectly.
    The level designs are simple and short which is perfect for portable game-play. The graphics are also great as it is among the best looking 3ds games.
    The only problems i have with this game is the skill, the game feels a slight bit to easy but that just be my opinion.
    Overall one of the best 3ds games.
  6. nirkumi
    Jun 13, 2022
    9
    This game is a lot of fun. It's not fancy at all. On the surface, it is a standard 3D platformer, pretty much the original Mario game in 3D. But it's executed in such a charming and polished way that you'll get hooked. It's like a simple hamburger with fries, but the best possible version of that meal. It's a shame that the game is only about five hours long, I'd like to play it much longer.
  7. DarioKalen
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    The best 3D Mario game imo, though it's practically tied with 64 and Galaxy 1/2 too. Wonderful use of 3D and outstanding level creativity.
  8. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooddd
  9. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
    ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎
  10. Kalev158
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    I remember, that i played it in my childhood. But it‘s gettin‘ harder and harder. (but u know this ig.)
  11. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 13, 2022
    10
    + dit is een nieuwe take op 2D

    +/- ze hebben 8 werelden en 8 bonus werelden gemaakt. de bonus werelden hergebruiken oudere levels wel - de Super Mario Bros. 3 Athletic theme remix word te veel gebruikt - om de game op 100% te spelen moet je ook de levels met Luigi spelen. hij speelt niet veel anders dan Mario +/- de bazen worden veel hergebruikt maar het zijn de obstakels die    + dit is een nieuwe take op 2D

    +/- ze hebben 8 werelden en 8 bonus werelden gemaakt. de bonus werelden hergebruiken oudere levels wel

    - de Super Mario Bros. 3 Athletic theme remix word te veel gebruikt

    - om de game op 100% te spelen moet je ook de levels met Luigi spelen. hij speelt niet veel anders dan Mario

    +/- de bazen worden veel hergebruikt maar het zijn de obstakels die het intresant maken

    + de game heeft minigame boxen waar je 10 seconden hebt om een star coin te verdienen

    conclusie:
    als je 2D Mario tof vind is dit zeker iets voor jou. het feit dat het in 3D is maakt de game echt anders    … Expand
  12. TortoiseGuy
    Dec 26, 2022
    9
    Super Mario 3D Land is a really good little platformer but it's hardly about to knock your socks of, the game has good level design a interesting throwback to Mario 3 in the Tanooki suit which grants him the ability to stall his landing, but I do think the game does market itself a bit too much of of this.

    This game is a fairly generic Mario game, not New Super Mario Brothers U generic    Super Mario 3D Land is a really good little platformer but it's hardly about to knock your socks of, the game has good level design a interesting throwback to Mario 3 in the Tanooki suit which grants him the ability to stall his landing, but I do think the game does market itself a bit too much of of this.

    This game is a fairly generic Mario game, not New Super Mario Brothers U generic but not Super Mario Sunshine unique. Your general Mario Enemies are all here such as Goombas and Piranha Plants and any original enemies are all most likely variations of these pre-established Mario staples. The camera can be a bit awkward sometimes but not very often from my experience. So yeah it's hardly reinventing the wheel.

    But the games positives far outweigh the negatives in my opinion, such as the fact the game feels amazing play as you only have 12 directions to turn and considering the linear level design this works perfectly as it is quick and simple. The game is clearly inspired by the Mario Galaxy series which we can see through the linear level design and the star coin collectable being taken directly from Super Mario Galaxy 2.

    The level design is amazing! The game offers loads of bite sized levels instead of only a few massive levels which works perfectly for the 3DS's pick up and play nature. There is a twist at the end where it reveals that you are only half way through the game and that there is a lot more that the game has to offer. The second half serves as a harder version of the first half with remixed levels and ideas reworked to increase the difficulty and this is still a walk in the park for Mario veterans but I can definitely see someone struggling with this if they were less experienced.

    The game is one of the only games on the 3DS to use the 3D feature well as it can be useful for bonus rooms and judging the distance of things in game. This game is a hidden gem and it doesn't get talked about nearly enough. I would highly recommend this game to someone who wants a nice relaxing game to play.    … Expand
  13. MrBowser
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    The best game on 3ds. It is a pity that the next part came out only on Nintendo Switch
  14. SatinFoil
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite 3d mario games! Unlike the previous ones, 3d land and world sticks to the traditional 2d mario game level types, rather then have objectives, like sm64, sunshine, etc.
    I think I like both this and sm64 level types.

    This review also is the same for sm3dw
  15. FunkyPopMan
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    This game is basically a miniature version Super Mario Galaxy 2 and is also basically Super Mario Bros. 3D. It includes the standard mario design of mario shrinking as he gets hit and requring a super mushroom to become "Super" Mario again. Unlike the other 3D games, this game has a more mario-ish vibe to it and includes regular mario enemies from super mario bros and New Super Mario brosThis game is basically a miniature version Super Mario Galaxy 2 and is also basically Super Mario Bros. 3D. It includes the standard mario design of mario shrinking as he gets hit and requring a super mushroom to become "Super" Mario again. Unlike the other 3D games, this game has a more mario-ish vibe to it and includes regular mario enemies from super mario bros and New Super Mario bros while adding new things that were never seen in the previous games before.… Expand
  16. aaronnmp96
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Great remake of a Gameboy classic, a short but strategic game, for how small it is it is effective.
  17. epislog
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Solid game however I feel that the bonus worlds would be much better if they were linear
  18. ZackH25
    Apr 15, 2023
    9
    One of the best Mario games I have ever played. Its level design and level variety was amazing. From deserts to Lava areas there was so many different types of levels and enemies to get pass. There were also a lot of fun power ups to utilise. The Bowser was also a great final boss with him chasing you as a massive monster was very tense. Overall an amazing DS game.
  19. Meme_
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    i would like to say that the gameplay is great and is a mustplay because of that, but there is barely a story.
  20. Jaidenbrkl1
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    Even if I played it a little bit, and a standard Mario game as usual, on 3DS it is very very impressive for 2011 players who had a 3DS at the time. The levels are unique, the power ups are varied especially the invisibility leaf, and overall for a 3DS game in 2011, it is fantastic for its time.
  21. Nevbear1206
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    A must-have for any 3DS owners, classic 3D Mario gameplay is more unique and refined than ever with level after level of creativity, especially concerning the use of the 3D feature.
  22. Diregames
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Muy buen juego, lo jugué 1 día en casa de mi amigo y me lo pasé de maravilla: con niveles muy buenos. Aplica muy bien las novedades de la consola. La única pega que le he encontrado es que es casi obligatorio (y digo casi porque se puede jugar bien igual) el uso del efecto 3d, porque sin el efecto se vuelve difícil calcular la profundidad del entorno y no sabes muy bien donde estás. PeroMuy buen juego, lo jugué 1 día en casa de mi amigo y me lo pasé de maravilla: con niveles muy buenos. Aplica muy bien las novedades de la consola. La única pega que le he encontrado es que es casi obligatorio (y digo casi porque se puede jugar bien igual) el uso del efecto 3d, porque sin el efecto se vuelve difícil calcular la profundidad del entorno y no sabes muy bien donde estás. Pero para mí este juego es el mejor juego de la 3ds (amor a simple vista). Y sus controles estupendos… Expand
  23. romapavlov
    May 15, 2023
    8
  24. Kilyan
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    Super Jeu meme le meilleur de toute la 3DS ! Trop bien !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Kept up with Mario 64 and Galaxy, did a 100% of the game and had so much fun, great music of course and very pretty for a handheld game.
  26. Jacob143
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    This game is pretty great! It's the original 2D Mario games in a 3D form where you carefully platform to the flagpole! The level design is great and both Mario & Luigi are very fun to play as! The only issues I have with this game is that some of the star coins are pretty annoying to get, there are no level themes so all the levels are just random which means after you play a level youThis game is pretty great! It's the original 2D Mario games in a 3D form where you carefully platform to the flagpole! The level design is great and both Mario & Luigi are very fun to play as! The only issues I have with this game is that some of the star coins are pretty annoying to get, there are no level themes so all the levels are just random which means after you play a level you don't really remember what you just played and you move on, the cutscenes between worlds are annoying and repetitive, the levels start to feel bland and the same in the middle of the game, and having to play every level + the special world as Mario AND Luigi just to unlock special 8 crown is absurd. Other than those issues this game is a must play!… Expand
  27. Pantherapfel180
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    Schöne Abwechslungsreiche schön gestaltete Level, sehr angenehme Steuerung und die Spezial Level die man freischaltet, wenn man das Spiel durchgespielt hat mit der Möglichkeit Luigi freizuschalten sind sehr cool. Ich gebe keine 10 von 10, weil ich persönlich fand das die Story echt kacke umgesetzt war. Ich erwarte nicht eine mega gute Story von einem Mario Game, doch Mario 3D LandsSchöne Abwechslungsreiche schön gestaltete Level, sehr angenehme Steuerung und die Spezial Level die man freischaltet, wenn man das Spiel durchgespielt hat mit der Möglichkeit Luigi freizuschalten sind sehr cool. Ich gebe keine 10 von 10, weil ich persönlich fand das die Story echt kacke umgesetzt war. Ich erwarte nicht eine mega gute Story von einem Mario Game, doch Mario 3D Lands Storytelling war wirklich selbst für ein Mario Spiel Kacke. Ebenfalls hätte ich mir gewünscht, das bei den Luftschiff Leveln vor den Bosskämpfen Checkpoints gewesen wären, damit man nicht das ganze Level noch mal ganz von vorn spielen muss. da das nicht sonderlich cool ist. Aber das sind nur kleine Punkte und ich kann dieses Spiel nur jedem empfehlen, da es sehr sehr sehrt gut ist.… Expand
  28. GameMan2005
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    An excellent Super Mario game, especially on the 3DS. Makes good use of 3D.
  29. Megataco2017
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    Really great game, the first video game I ever got, one of the best games on the 3ds.
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#2 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#2 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#3 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Gamer.no
    Feb 6, 2012
    80
    Mario is back! In a classic Mario-fashion you jump your way througheight worlds, where you battle goombas, koopas and the main meaniehimself, Bowser. This game is never particularly difficult, butgradually advanced to a challenge that feels just perfect. Fun, varied and guaranteed to make you smile.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 19, 2012
    90
    Lifesaver for all Nintendo 3DS owners. Super Mario 3D Land delivers flawless design and perfect use of 3D effects during the whole game. [Christmas 2011]
  3. DarkStation
    Jan 11, 2012
    90
    The Nintendo 3DS has had a slow start, but I feel this marks one of the first important games to come out on this system. I can't say it's a must buy, but is really close for those who have already picked up a 3DS. The amount of content in this game along with the varying degree of gameplay makes this one of the best Mario games I've played in a while.
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