Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis

 DS
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. GrantD.
    Apr 1, 2007
    9
    This is one of the most entertaining games on the DS that I've ever played, I recommended it to everyone that I know.
  2. DreeO.
    Sep 27, 2006
    8
    I like the game very much. Think its better than part I. The problem is that it is too easy to run through the first time. I played all levels within 1 day. The only thing left is getting gold medals on all levels, and opening the few extra levels. Nice feauture is smooth the level creator. Levels are exchangable online, friendcodes.
  3. MeganH.
    May 14, 2007
    10
    superb game. I like the bit were you can make your own level and play it!
  4. Sean
    Sep 28, 2006
    9
    The gameplay is great, and with 8 floors (worlds) with 9 levels, a minigame, and a boss fight each, there's a lot of value here. Not to mention that players can create their own levels, download levels from their friends and from Nintendo. Besides all the value packed into this game, the graphics and sound are very polished, not unlike the original Mario vs Donkey Kong.
  5. KungFuFurby
    Feb 24, 2007
    8
    This game is good, and it's good for your mind. I love to create levels, so that create-a-level feature really helped! Hey, this gives me enough of a challenge for one day, or several, or more than a month about.
  6. nonnikchief
    May 28, 2011
    4
    I am sorry, but this game isn't that great. It starts off great, with beautiful graphics, a nice cutscene, and really solid gameplay and level design. Then at about world three, things get stupidly complex, and all the fun goes right out of it. This is really only for those people who love both frantic scrolling, tapping and rubbing, rigorous level memorization, and replaying a levelI am sorry, but this game isn't that great. It starts off great, with beautiful graphics, a nice cutscene, and really solid gameplay and level design. Then at about world three, things get stupidly complex, and all the fun goes right out of it. This is really only for those people who love both frantic scrolling, tapping and rubbing, rigorous level memorization, and replaying a level repeatedly until you beat it. For me, it really wasn't fun. It was just too complex.… Expand
  7. GoombaJMR
    Mar 23, 2013
    7
    A great solid game. The ability to make your own levels and the high amount of puzzles/aka levels in the game give this a solid 8

    Replay Value: High: You want to make your levels often and play some worlds again to unlock secrets
    Story: A decent, but good story.
    Extras: Awesome level building
  8. wegie125
    Dec 10, 2017
    5
    Nothing spectacular, it may be just because this is a strategy game and those generally don't resonate well with me just because I find them to be pretty boring. This game was ok I guess? Nothing really stood out to me and honestly it took me a while to even remember that I ever played this game. The one thing that really boosted the already low score of this game was the make your own mapNothing spectacular, it may be just because this is a strategy game and those generally don't resonate well with me just because I find them to be pretty boring. This game was ok I guess? Nothing really stood out to me and honestly it took me a while to even remember that I ever played this game. The one thing that really boosted the already low score of this game was the make your own map and share them online. It seemed like a miniature version of mario maker. Which I find to be pretty cool even though you can't go back and play it now. I don't think this game deserves a higher score but I see that it tried to match up against some larger titles… Expand
  9. Pardoow
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    Great concept, well executed. Good enough was that they brought something to the mario universe, but not expected it to be this fun
  10. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 5, 2023
    6
    More of the same trap-filled levels through which you must guide the mini Marios. Little difference from the first game but the few tweaks they have made actually decease the puzzle element in favour of platforming which I personally think was a mistake. Still a fun, undemanding little puzzler nonetheless.

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best DS Game of 2006
32
#32 Most Discussed DS Game of 2006
49
#49 Most Shared DS Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. GameSpot
    82
    The new touch-screen controls, level creator, and colorful presentation make March of the Minis an even better puzzle game than its predecessor.
    Read full review
  2. eToychest
    87
    A fun, challenging, and addictive game. The levels are short, and easily digestible, making this the perfect game to pick up and play for a few minutes on the go, while this very nature makes it difficult to put down.
    Read full review
  3. GameDaily
    80
    It's not the most challenging of games, but I think it's cute and very entertaining.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »