New Super Mario Bros.

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 910 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 117 out of 910
  3. Negative: 26 out of 910
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  1. PalomaL.
    Nov 25, 2007
    10
    New Super Mario Bros. is really fun because you you go past levels and collect star coins and you can spend them on things that will help you on the way. HINT: When your at the menu when you chose what file you want to go on if press L and R down then click on the file you can be Luigi.
  2. TracyC.
    Mar 28, 2007
    10
    This is the best game on the DS. Advance Wars DS is great, Dragon Quest Rocket Slime is awesome as well but New Super Mario Bros. plays wonderfully, looks incredible, sounds incredible. The nailed it.
  3. WilliamT
    Dec 1, 2008
    9
    It's charming, funny, intense yet relaxing, colorful, bright and a heck of a lot of fun playing against a friend. In short, an essential game for any sort of Mario fan or Nintendo DS owner.
  4. WillyJ.
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    A really great game with loads of good levels and fantastic minigames to play with multyplayer.
  5. CameronT.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    This game inspires me because it gives me choices and really cool moves to defeat enemies.
  6. DJT
    Dec 15, 2007
    9
    Another great nintendo DS game! An instant classic for this system. Old school action. Great looking levels. Easy to pick up and play. Lots of bonus stuff to keep you coming back to unlock. A lot here for every DS fan!
  7. andrewl
    Dec 25, 2008
    10
    This is my favourate game of all time and iw ill neve stop playing i have completed it got all the stars on all the worlds and i'm still not bored. With most games i get bored after i complete them such as mario kart adn sonic rush. Best game ever.
  8. RoverT
    Dec 27, 2008
    9
    A very fun game. The Mario games never get old and this is a good example. Each level is unique, and there are extras in the game that keep you playing until your completely done such as secret worlds 4 and 7, alternate routes in almost every level, and hidden coins that add some excitement. The designers did a good job of making each level's difficulty just above the players ability A very fun game. The Mario games never get old and this is a good example. Each level is unique, and there are extras in the game that keep you playing until your completely done such as secret worlds 4 and 7, alternate routes in almost every level, and hidden coins that add some excitement. The designers did a good job of making each level's difficulty just above the players ability level, allowing room for improvement. The game is also very long (definitly not a "buy it, finish it in a day, sell it" game).… Expand
  9. luisflopez
    Apr 9, 2017
    9
    My personal favorite 2D Mario platformer, and the very first one I played. After 15 years without a classic 2D Mario game, New Super Mario Bros. marks the return of the king to the 2D platforming genre, with a new fresh look and the same excellent gameplay everbody came to love in the 8-bit and 16-bit era.

    Mario controls as great as he did back in the day. NSMB features 8 different    My personal favorite 2D Mario platformer, and the very first one I played. After 15 years without a classic 2D Mario game, New Super Mario Bros. marks the return of the king to the 2D platforming genre, with a new fresh look and the same excellent gameplay everbody came to love in the 8-bit and 16-bit era.

    Mario controls as great as he did back in the day. NSMB features 8 different worlds, each with a distinct theme. Nowadays everyone is sick of seeing the same 8 world-themes in 2D Mario games, but this is the game that introduced them, and I think it was a good idea. As for the levels, most of them are really fun and well designed. Each levels holds 3 optional Star Coins, which are the main collectables in this game. Most of them are pretty easy to get though. The whole game is a bit on the easy side, actually. This might bother some of the old-school Mario fans, and it might be the game's biggest flaw. The amount and variety of levels is satisfactory to me. The game is bit short, but I think the overall quality and replay value make up for that

    NSMB introuduced some really cool power-ups. The giant mushroom, the mini mushroom and the blue koopa shell are among my favorite Mario power-ups of all time. They're very fun to use. As for the bosses, all of them are OK, but once again, they are way too easy. The game has also a bunch of multiplayer modes, but I didn't play them very much, so I won't comment about them.

    Visually, the game is colorful and has a good level of polish. It mixes 2D backgrounds with 3D models, and the result looks just fine. The melodies are as catchy and happy as ever. Overall, this is a very lighthearted and happy game, one that will put a smile on your face for the time you are playing.

    Some people criticize this game for being too simplistic and not really innovate in any area, like Super Mario World did in 1990. But the truth is that NSMB is pure 2D Mario greatness, it's a return to the more traditional style of the NES Mario titles, which is just perfect as it is. So whether you are a fan of the series, or platformers in general, you need to give this game a try. I would even say it is the best of the new generation 2D Mario games, despite being the worst technology-wise.

    Score: 9.0    … Expand
  10. rooneyback
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    this game is the first game I've ever played and I have insane memories with it I love this game and it and the company will always stay with my heart
  11. Diegochocho
    Jul 8, 2018
    8
    Hermoso juego de Mario que vuelve a sus orígenes, es muy entretenido con buenos diseños de los niveles y mundos.
  12. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    New Meets Old
    New Super Mario Bros Is An Extremely Unique Game Because Of It.
  13. Dragonfly44
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    Truly a spectacular game and a big leap forward for platformers. Rating - 87%
  14. hl2episode2
    May 26, 2018
    9
    I played this a lot in my younger days, and if it was as popular as ocarina of time back in 98 it would certainly be remembered just as fondly. The visual charm/aesthetic are unique compared to smb 1 2 and 3. It doesn't change the core Mario game but the new gameplay features and abilities like ground pound, sliding (which were exclusive to 3d mario) and new power ups are great. I wouldI played this a lot in my younger days, and if it was as popular as ocarina of time back in 98 it would certainly be remembered just as fondly. The visual charm/aesthetic are unique compared to smb 1 2 and 3. It doesn't change the core Mario game but the new gameplay features and abilities like ground pound, sliding (which were exclusive to 3d mario) and new power ups are great. I would say that although the platforming and level design is great, combat is a little easy and boring. The level design is not quite as good as SM 3 or World. Excellent game overall… Expand
  15. Kick454
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Every day before I got SM64DS I would play it every weekend and try my hardest to get through every level, but is it as good as I remember it?

    Pros: + Gameplay: It's basic SMB gameplay modernized, and it's fun. + Level Design: While the worlds did feel long, the levels were fun and had some variety within them. + Collectables: Star Coins were pretty great and had actual uses, unlike    Every day before I got SM64DS I would play it every weekend and try my hardest to get through every level, but is it as good as I remember it?

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: It's basic SMB gameplay modernized, and it's fun.
    + Level Design: While the worlds did feel long, the levels were fun and had some variety within them.
    + Collectables: Star Coins were pretty great and had actual uses, unlike Yoshi Coins in Mario Worlds.
    + Difficulty: While it's far on the easy side, it still offers a lot of challenge in the game (especially in the hidden challenge mode).

    Cons:
    - Enemy Variety: It's just Goombas, Koopas, Bullet Bills, Dry Bones, and Wigglers.

    Overall, New Super Mario Bros., which was actually my first video game, is my favorite 2D Mario game and warrants a 9.3/10.    … Expand
  16. reviewinggamer
    Feb 19, 2018
    9
    Sure, the levels may be too easy for you and hardcore gamers, but you have to admit, the level design is GENIUS for its time, graphics are great, powerups (oh lord) are amazing! You definitely need to try this game out, even in 2018!
  17. Naruto78909
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    This is one of the best mario bros games and ds games and this is a comback to the old 2d games this game is very fun
  18. Fruggstrix
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    This is the game of my childhood, fun min-games - awesome single-player. While SMB3 Was too hard for me as a kid this was the game that I consumed my life in. If you have a DS this is a must have.
    One of the easiest games that I 100%ed but I had a blast while playing it.
  19. SonicSpeedo92
    May 22, 2018
    10
    This is really the best Mario game I've ever played. Innovative level design and themes, the right amount of challenge, many things to unlock by spending Star Coins, the multiplayer is super, and if all that wasn't enough, the F**KING MINIGAMES!
  20. MovieReviewer45
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is very easy especially the Bowser grand fights which is not a good quality for my taste. But the graphics are lively, colorful and imaginative. Some of the graphics though looked raw and quite old but is still accepted because overall, the graphics design is still great.

    The highlights of this game is the top-notched background music and the beautifully laid miniboard platform games (such as World1-1, World2-2, World3-5). Those platform games are the most enjoyable within the game. I like here the realism of some aspects of the game like the CANNON PLATFORM, which when you entered the platform, you will see what kind of world you will be "thrown" or "flown" by the cannon blaster in the game.

    I finished this game more than 3 times if I can recall my childhood and early teenage years. This has left a satisfying impact to my wonderful childhood.

    Again, this is a wonderful and a great remake to the classic Super Mario bros game. I am proud that the company has created this game.

    Overall, enjoyable, catchy, and still classic!

    Rating: 4.5/5 -> 9/10 stars    … Expand
  21. mr123
    May 21, 2018
    8
    I Love this game. It was the return to the 2-d mario games and is as solid as mario world. It has good graphics, great music and most of all great levels. I do not recall a single time where I got bored with this game because it was that fun. But I have two problems with this game. 1. Is that the game is too easy and 2. if you want to go to world 4 and 7 you have to be mini mario. Which isI Love this game. It was the return to the 2-d mario games and is as solid as mario world. It has good graphics, great music and most of all great levels. I do not recall a single time where I got bored with this game because it was that fun. But I have two problems with this game. 1. Is that the game is too easy and 2. if you want to go to world 4 and 7 you have to be mini mario. Which is one of the worst powerups in the game. And so are all of the powerups like the shell. You need to run and you curl in a ball and it sucks. And this game spawned 3 other games just like it. But like it because it is fun. And it gets 8/10… Expand
  22. MrGreenBanana
    Sep 17, 2018
    10
    This has got to be the best 2D Mario game ever made. The levels are well designed. The bosses aren't just "hit a turtle on the head three times and win" like the other New Super Mario Bros games. All the bosses (besides Bowser) are really fun to fight, not to mention pretty original. The soundtrack is one of the best in the entire Mario series, especially the final boss and castle music.This has got to be the best 2D Mario game ever made. The levels are well designed. The bosses aren't just "hit a turtle on the head three times and win" like the other New Super Mario Bros games. All the bosses (besides Bowser) are really fun to fight, not to mention pretty original. The soundtrack is one of the best in the entire Mario series, especially the final boss and castle music. Overall, New Super Mario Bros is easily the best 2D Mario game I've ever played.… Expand
  23. okayokay
    Oct 10, 2018
    8
    rrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaadddddddddddiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllll
  24. Landoncgaming
    Oct 22, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is great and awesome ds game i remberd to 100% the game i got my first copy on chirstmas day i wished i still had that copy.… Expand
  25. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 1, 2018
    8
    Игра вроде средняя но и хорошая. Самая большая проблема игры это её сложность. Игра очень лёгкая и из-за этого затянутая. Всё трудность на самом последнем уровне и это печально.
  26. Moony545
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    Ну это эталон платформер строения! Каждый фанат платформеров когда то играл в платформеры с этим водопроводчиком. А эта игра собрала весь опыт предыдущих игр.
  27. SuperInkLink64
    Dec 2, 2018
    9
    This was easily the best NSMB. It is actually innovative, unlike the rest. (That doesn't mean they are necessarily bad, though.) There are so many ways to play the game, several worlds being completely optional. Plus, Star Coins actually have a use. Apart from the base game, there is also the BEST Two-Player versus mode, and it also has the minigames from Super Mario 64 DS! NSMB is one ofThis was easily the best NSMB. It is actually innovative, unlike the rest. (That doesn't mean they are necessarily bad, though.) There are so many ways to play the game, several worlds being completely optional. Plus, Star Coins actually have a use. Apart from the base game, there is also the BEST Two-Player versus mode, and it also has the minigames from Super Mario 64 DS! NSMB is one of the best DS games you can get, and I have had a great time with it.… Expand
  28. Kross466
    Dec 19, 2018
    8
    The New Super Mario Bros DS is a very good game, about the steps, about the puzzles to get the big coins, about the new power-ups, those are so goods and innovate a lot and about the enemies. But I didn't like so much some points of the game, like the duration, the game is too short, even if you get all big coins and play all the worlds. Other "bad" point about the game is the innovationThe New Super Mario Bros DS is a very good game, about the steps, about the puzzles to get the big coins, about the new power-ups, those are so goods and innovate a lot and about the enemies. But I didn't like so much some points of the game, like the duration, the game is too short, even if you get all big coins and play all the worlds. Other "bad" point about the game is the innovation in the movement points, I wish the game innovated about the movements with new ones.… Expand
  29. Bitbat
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a great game with follows the same style as the games before. The multiplayer is engaging and fun especially because each player gets their own individual items. The regular storyline is great and the levels are fun, quick and easy .

    However I would complain that the game is a bit too easy for most people. At the end when you defeat bowser, i’m Surprised that there’s no second stage, it makes the game a bit disappointing on that matter.    … Expand
  30. jiorl
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    The return of the 2d mario platformers is a very underrated game. I think this is due to the overload of 'New' Super Mario Bros games in recent years. If you (somehow) forget all of those and the legacy they created, this games is really enjoyable. I think the artisic choice works, especially for this game being a handheld platformer. The level design could provide a bit more challenge,The return of the 2d mario platformers is a very underrated game. I think this is due to the overload of 'New' Super Mario Bros games in recent years. If you (somehow) forget all of those and the legacy they created, this games is really enjoyable. I think the artisic choice works, especially for this game being a handheld platformer. The level design could provide a bit more challenge, but in saying that there are some tough levels as the game goes on. The soundtrack is the best in the 'new' series and had an original feel before the other 'new' games came out - the bowsers castle/boss theme song is an underrated gem. It also had some fantastic, memorable minigames and multiplayer modes which really gave this game some more life and worth. So, even though this game isn't as good as past 2d Mario platformers such as Mario bros 3 and Mario world, it still holds up today and is a great purchase for the DS system… Expand
  31. good-critic-yea
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    this game is good to this day i love the minigames and it has multiplayer vs mode and multiplayer minigames
  32. Sneky
    Sep 22, 2019
    8
    If you own a DS and need a quick, accessible and fun adventure, this is the game for you. It's charming levels and worlds mix for a fun experience along with collectibles that enhance the satisfaction of completing the game fully. The extras that add on to this game is what adds to the fun and charm of this mildly long adventure.

    My Review: Between 7.4 and 8
  33. Mutty99
    Nov 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first Mario game ever. Not too easy neither too hard, it's pretty well balanced and has a spot on soundtrack; i even remixed the overworld theme, and it became one of my most successful covers. Level design is interesting and with tons of original mechanics and bosses (i particularly liked the World 7 Castle Boss, Lakithunder), and the final castle was so satisfying to finish, to the point i consider the victory fanfare one of the best ever made. Great the idea of adding touch screen background customization as well, since it keeps the post-game experience vivid and bright. The multiplayer side is really well projected as well, for both VS and minigame modes, taking back some minigames from Super Mario 64 DS, but adding some new exclusive ones as well.
    Definitely a go-to for the Nintendo DS, recommended!    … Expand
  34. Heskitor
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    This game is so good, the levels are very creative and interesting, the multiplayer and the mini games are so funny and I think this is one of the best ds games
  35. samuelmarca
    May 5, 2020
    10
    EL JUEGO. El mejor juego de DS. Junto al Mario Kart DS. Toda la esencia de nintendo en esta obra.
  36. Sr_PuXiToPuiG
    Jan 3, 2021
    8
    Piola. . .
  37. Aspect_Phoenix
    Jul 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game somehow finds a way to be super original and nostalgic at the same time! Theres a perfect mix between nostalgic things and original things jn the game! You got the original you know, go to world 8 castle save the princess but this time around Bowser Jr is the main boss in my opinion because he’s in every mid castle and progressively gets harder throughout the game, AND he is at the final boss battle and gets bowser to help him. Not to mention, literally EVERY castle boss, (except world one being Bowser, and world 8 being bowser and Bowser Jr,) is new, like you got this desert wiggler guy called Mummy Poki for world 2, you got a large Cheep Cheep for world 3, you got a giant Goomba for world 4, you got Peety Piranha for world 5, you got a monty mole in a literal TANK for world 6, and a Lakitu with LIGHTNING for world 7! If thats not cool then I don’t know what is! Also, I like how you have to unlock world 4 by beating Mummy Poki with a mini mushroom, because its a cool new little addition and it challenges you to beat the boss while its 2x harder to unlock the other world, that may sound bad but there not forcing you to do it, you can beat the boss normally, go to world 3, and proceed to world 5 IF YOU WANT, you have options, another reason why I love this game so much, this game was a true throwback to the older games at the time while being the most innovative 2D Mario game to EVER be released, for example, adding moves that are iconic to the 2D Mario of today like wall jump, and ground pound. Originally no one thought those 3D moves from Mario 64 would make themselves into 2D games, but Nintendo found a way like they always do.… Expand
  38. TheRBXGamers
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    Surely Recommended If You Need A 3DS Game But Only Have 10 Pounds
    If You Want Do Have A Good Mario Game With No Reused Stage Layouts
  39. ItsDaDoc
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    A great return to the classics with interesting new powerups and an intriguing level design that makes for a fun end enjoyable game all the way through. The multiplayer is fantastic, and the minigames are fun and addicting. Definitely the best of all of the New Super Mario Bros. games.
  40. hector_bcn98
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    Si no has jugado a este juego, o estabas muerto en su día o eres el tipo más raro que nunca conocí.
  41. ZetaTiki45
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In short, New Super Mario Bros. is an excellent return to form for the 2D Mario series! First, gameplay, controls are very smooth, they are perfectly responsive and you probably won't be experiencing any trouble with controlling Mario, the story is pretty basic, but personally, I don't think it's much of an issue, because I don't expect my Super Mario Bros. games to have a final fantasy level story. Peach gets captured again, go rescue her, it works for this game, especially due to this game being not much more than a return to form, the level design is phenomenal, and you'll get a lot of fun out of the main campaign, I think the new power ups are great too! Sure, the mega mushroom isn't much more than a controllable cutscene, which makes it only fine, but everything else is amazing, the mini mushroom has great utility, being able to use enemies as platforms, running on water, and accessing smaller areas. Finally, the loops shell is a nice powerup as well, it can be a bit irritating in some cases, but just the idea of becoming a koopa troopa is fun to me. Now, if everything in the main campaign doesn't do it for you, even the side content is awesome! Now, the fact that some minigames are reused from 64 DS is a tad disappointing, however, there are some new games thrown in as well, which are all addicting and super fun time wasters. So, in all, New Super Mario Bros. is an excellent return to form for the 2D mario series as a whole, with a fun main campaign, great controls, fun new powerups and addicting side content! This is a title I strongly reccomend!… Expand
  42. assassinader200
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    Cuando pensamos a que se dedican los hermanos con gorra roja y verde, deduciremos que son fontaneros. Sin embargo, su principal "trabajo" es dedicarse a rescatar a la "Princesa Peach" de las sucias manos de "Bowser". Es una fórmula que nunca falla y es por eso que Nintendo sacó en 2017 también un juego con la misma trama (pero con una calidad espectacular). En 2006 vio la luz este juego enCuando pensamos a que se dedican los hermanos con gorra roja y verde, deduciremos que son fontaneros. Sin embargo, su principal "trabajo" es dedicarse a rescatar a la "Princesa Peach" de las sucias manos de "Bowser". Es una fórmula que nunca falla y es por eso que Nintendo sacó en 2017 también un juego con la misma trama (pero con una calidad espectacular). En 2006 vio la luz este juego en 2D para DS y creo que se trata de uno de los primeros juegos que habré jugado, junto a Mario Kart.
    Se trata de otro juego de entretenimiento de Nintendo, divertidísimo y clásico, con mejoras respecto a los anteriores Super Mario. Recientemente volví a jugarlo y la verdad es que lo encontré fácil (de pequeño era un juego imposible de pasar xd) pero al mismo tiempo redescubrí una joyita de Nintendo.
    Los cambios de mundos, con diferentes temáticas y al final de ellos un enfrentamiento final con un "boss" hacen de este juego un clásico pero al mismo tiempo contemporáneo. La banda sonora es icónica, creo que muchas de las pistas se me han aparecido incluso en sueños (como las del Super Mario 64).
    Sin duda el apartado de los mini juegos es también un punto retro pero muy interesante (especialmente el del "Póker" xd) que complementan el juego. Sin embargo el multijugador, en mi opinión no tiene sentido, es bastante aburrido.
    Resumiendo esto, creo que se trata de el juego de la infancia de miles de jóvenes, divertidísimo y clásico. Nunca fallará en la lista de juegos imprescindibles que debes jugar antes de morir.    … Expand
  43. Cube6gamer
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This, bar none, is my favorite game of all time.
    It may be just nostalgia, but New Super Mario Bros introduced me to video games and I owe it the world for that. It also has great multiplayer.
  44. IloveSuperMario
    Apr 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing levels, unique characters and beautiful graphics for a ds game. It still holds up the test of time even to this day. Really enjoyable and controls very well.
  45. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    9
    great level design, the best handheld platform game ever made. its a mario game, what do you expect
  46. Ardho
    Apr 29, 2022
    9
    graphics are really good for nintendo ds, the gameplay is smooth, the difficulty level is balanced, i like it, it's not as difficult as mario bros nes which is really hard to finish
  47. dddiv_4
    Jun 2, 2021
    9
    I spent so much time on this as a kid. I decided to play it again before reviewing as to not let nostalgia take over. What can I say, the game holds up!
  48. Danielife02
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    This game is almost perfect. The level design is awesome. The enemies make the levels indistinguishable from each other. Even the bosses are great (even though they're too easy to defeat). What's the problem? The new powerups. The Mega Mushroom is a bit messy. It is not designed for every level (sometimes you might just stuck somewhere, where you have to wait until the effect ends). MiniThis game is almost perfect. The level design is awesome. The enemies make the levels indistinguishable from each other. Even the bosses are great (even though they're too easy to defeat). What's the problem? The new powerups. The Mega Mushroom is a bit messy. It is not designed for every level (sometimes you might just stuck somewhere, where you have to wait until the effect ends). Mini Mushroom is just annoying. You cannot know where you have to use it. And it's a rare power up, so if you want it, you just have to repeat the level 1-4, where you surely get it.
    The shell is... ok, I guess, but let's just talk about it as a bonus power up, that is needed like 4 times in the game... other than this, the game is perfect. Multiplayer is fun, too.    … Expand
  49. NabbitReviewer
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    This is one of the best 2D games ever. The level design, the length, the music, the power ups, the multiplayer. If you want to play a 2D Mario game, this is a must play.
  50. grimreapersims
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
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  51. TSNintendogamer
    May 20, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. It came out during the start of my adolescence. I remember being so excited for the game and telling my neighbor about it and I forgot to say what the commercial was about but he said yeah when I asked him if he saw the AD and he was just as excited as me about the game. When I got the game, I ended up beating it in a month with my brother's help. I loved the graphics to the game. The controls felt very smooth too. It was a big twist when dry bones bowser was a boss. Speaking of bosses, I love how the bosses are all original unlike the other new super mario bros games. The music is varied too which is cool. The game may be a bit easy for my taste but it does have its challenge. Also the level design is cool like you got shooting pipes, new enemies that surprise you, and tiny areas. I think the biggest issue with the game was that you rarley use the new power ups but other than that the single player is good. Multiplayer is good too but I don't like the pipe stage because you can camp to avoid your big opponent by going up and down that one pipe.… Expand
  52. CreepyPaulus
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Brilliant game! It's clearly the best game of the series and it's a classic. Nice music and lovely level design.
  53. Navimaximoff7
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    I just love this game, is just fun and I have many good memories related to this game.
  54. NickLovesCoke
    Nov 8, 2021
    9
    Great game. Actual bosses, cool secrets, fun power ups. all the others, while fun at times, are pretty corporate in their design and execution. It's just boring at times.
  55. sosuke1121
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    The Best game you could get for a Nintendo Ds, New Super Mario Bros DS has modes that others don't have.
    I loved the Mario vs Luigi mode, and also some of the minigames.

    The levels are creative, some are unique, and of course new items like mega/mini mushroom, blue shell is fun to use with.

    If you want to get started on platforming, start with this one.
  56. yckee
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    I love this game. New levels, worlds and power ups. Mini-games is good too. But world 8 is TOO hard. I don't play multiplayer, so I won't write about it.
  57. nintendofan721
    Apr 25, 2022
    8
    This was the start of the New Super Mario Bros series, and back when it was actually “new”! It re-invented 2D Mario platformers after so long and did a stellar job at it! The core gameplay is great and brings in some moves from 3D Mario games like the ground pound and triple jump, which worked super well here! The levels are fun to play through, with the traditional grass, desert, water,This was the start of the New Super Mario Bros series, and back when it was actually “new”! It re-invented 2D Mario platformers after so long and did a stellar job at it! The core gameplay is great and brings in some moves from 3D Mario games like the ground pound and triple jump, which worked super well here! The levels are fun to play through, with the traditional grass, desert, water, forest, snow, rock, sky and volcano themes for each world. The overworlds could have been a bit better and not as linear as they are. The main bosses are all very creative and interesting, including Mummy Pokey, Lakithunder, Mega Goomba, Petey Piranha and a few more. There were some cool ideas for new powerups. We got the Mega Mushroom which lets you smash anything in your path and it’s super satisfying, the blue Koopa shell which is fun to slide around in, and the mini mushroom which makes you tiny and is only good for certain levels. The graphics are a bit too pixelated and outdated, but it’s still an upgrade from previous 2D Mario platformers. The soundtrack is pretty good but I wish there were more world specific themes because the default athletic theme gets repetitive as you progress. In Mario vs Luigi, you connect to someone else’s DS and battle it out to collect the most stars. This mode is kinda dated now but it was fun at the time the DS was still alive! The minigame mode returns from Super Mario 64 DS with mostly the same ones, but some new ones included. This is still the most unique out of the New Super Mario Bros games to this day. It’s a great game but of course, it sold so well that it caused the series to get stale afterwards.… Expand
  58. ronkers
    Apr 10, 2022
    8
    my first ever game on the DS! quite fun and it was a lot harder than i expected. mario's slippery mechanics took me a while to get used to. the bosses are trivially easy if you bring a fire flower with you. the rng on some of the levels like the meteor one was annoying. nice platformer which introduced me to mario
  59. PipPenrod
    Apr 26, 2022
    8
    This is a great game, despite what anyone may say about the New Super Mario Bros. series. The levels are phenomenal, and there's just enough collectibles to keep you playing for a while. It does get pretty difficult at times, but it is just difficult enough. I would recommend this to anyone who owns a DS.
  60. Pip_Penrod
    May 27, 2022
    8
    This game deserves to be counted as one of the great 2D Mario games, up with Super Mario Bros. Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World. It gets a lot of undeserved hate, simply because of it being a "New" Super Mario Bros. title, but this was a really great game.
  61. Easheff
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    it's a good platformer i love it a classic mario game for all ages it has fun levels and powerups
  62. Satsoku
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    An amazing Nintendo DS classic. Like any Mario game, you will find yourself coming back here.
  63. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    9
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  64. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    8
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  65. Derpcat
    Sep 1, 2022
    9
    A lot of people say that New Super Mario Bros, turned what’s old new, and then old again. This was when it was new. At this point, there was no 2d Mario for 14 years. The last one could barely play in color. But this one, is a gem. It has the same story it’s always had, which wasn’t so bad back then, but it’s not good now. Story doesn’t mean a ton in a platformer, though. The new gimmicksA lot of people say that New Super Mario Bros, turned what’s old new, and then old again. This was when it was new. At this point, there was no 2d Mario for 14 years. The last one could barely play in color. But this one, is a gem. It has the same story it’s always had, which wasn’t so bad back then, but it’s not good now. Story doesn’t mean a ton in a platformer, though. The new gimmicks are lots of fun. The mega mushroom is an utter blast, the mini mushroom is the worst power-up ever created, and the blue shell is the best power-up ever created. Water levels are still bad though, and mansions aren’t much better. That’s just how it is. Each level tries to do something new, and usually succeeds at doing that. The bosses can be hard, but are very creative. Mummipokey is fun to say, but also difficult and fun. There are 2 other game modes: Mario vs. Luigi and mini games. Mario and Luigi pits Mario and Luigi (by the way, you can play as Luigi normally by holding L and R and pressing A when selecting a file) and they have to get stars. It’s a lot of fun when you can play it, but by now you can’t. Mini games use the touchscreen and are “oodles of fun”. They’re even funnier with friends. I learned to play Poker from it.

    This game is utter gold and probably my favorite DS game. It’s so sad to see New Super Mario Bros as the platforming series which will never change, but this was a good beginning for it.    … Expand
  66. SonicFan20
    Sep 16, 2022
    9
    Multiplayer Is Top Notch, Music Is Nostalgic, New Super Mario Bros Is A Masterpiece!
    Story Is Simple. There Is Thunder In Peach's Castle, Mario Checks It Out, Bowser Junior Kidnaps Peach. Controls Are Very Good! Just Like Super Mario World (1991) But With The Wall Jump, And Ground Pound From Super Mario 64 (1996) You Will Be Running, Jumping And Sometimes Climbing In This Exiting    Multiplayer Is Top Notch, Music Is Nostalgic, New Super Mario Bros Is A Masterpiece!
    Story Is Simple. There Is Thunder In Peach's Castle, Mario Checks It Out, Bowser Junior Kidnaps Peach. Controls Are Very Good! Just Like Super Mario World (1991) But With The Wall Jump, And Ground Pound From Super Mario 64 (1996) You Will Be Running, Jumping And Sometimes Climbing In This Exiting Platformer, Buy It, Its Very Good! This Game Gets A 9/10    … Expand
  67. elliot5
    Oct 6, 2022
    8
    (8.5/10) - I can't remember if I ever beat this one but I remember playing this all the time. The minigames and re-done soundtrack are highlights.
  68. Kdog152
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    This was one of the first games I ever owned as child and I can remember the smile on my face when i unwrapped it on Christmas day 2010 and it never disappointed. The level design is amazing and the best in the 2D series. This game is a masterpiece, there's no doubt about that. The multi player is soo good in this game as well. I used to play it all the time with my older sister and myThis was one of the first games I ever owned as child and I can remember the smile on my face when i unwrapped it on Christmas day 2010 and it never disappointed. The level design is amazing and the best in the 2D series. This game is a masterpiece, there's no doubt about that. The multi player is soo good in this game as well. I used to play it all the time with my older sister and my friends and created some really great memories. The graphics, for a ds game, were great. 10/10.… Expand
  69. Eny2505
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Perfect DS-Game and probably the best of the New Super Mario Bros. series. It has unique bosses and a diverse level design. It captures the feeling of the classic games while staying „new“
  70. Sonicfam
    Apr 5, 2023
    9
    New super Mario bros is a great experience for the series as Mario is saving princess peach a simple plot and it's gets better this game They remade the Mario series in a amazing way to get Mario fans really happy the levels are incredible the graphics are great too look at and the gimmicks are good and the bosses are impressive one of my favorite 2d games
  71. luigi8
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    This game basically made my childhood. Great in terms of gameplay and graphics, would recommend to a Super Mario fan.
  72. TehWaffl
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    The best experience the New Super Mario series can offer. On top of unique levels with little empty space, there a bunch of side modes that give the game extra value. Star Coins are a well designed collectible, as are most of the secret exits; though the game does occasionally get pretty specific and obscure with a few of its secrets.
  73. ZackH25
    Mar 31, 2023
    9
    Not really much wrong with this game. All the levels are amazing although I do find the water levels most boring. The ship and castle levels are probably the most fun. The variety of levels make this game amazing. The variety of enemies if also impressive. Bowsers castle is also an amazing level. It's just an iconic game that has so many amazing levels to play.
  74. lemos1898
    May 29, 2023
    8
    A real great game for a mario renew, a lot of elements will remember classic games, the giant mushroom makes it kinda too much easy (i literally defeated bowser in seconds without taking damage using it), all said, it's still a must-play DS game.
  75. Jacob143
    Aug 1, 2023
    9
    This game is literally perfect. It revived 2D Mario and it did it well by making the game look and feel fresh with all the new level mechanics, secrets, controls, and they even implemented some 3D Mario abilities in the game to make it feel more modern aswell such as the walljump, double and triple jumps, ground pound, etc, new powerups, new and unique bosses, and the 3D Mario abilitiesThis game is literally perfect. It revived 2D Mario and it did it well by making the game look and feel fresh with all the new level mechanics, secrets, controls, and they even implemented some 3D Mario abilities in the game to make it feel more modern aswell such as the walljump, double and triple jumps, ground pound, etc, new powerups, new and unique bosses, and the 3D Mario abilities aren't just slapped in they were used to make brand new and unique levels that are required for you to use these abilities. The only problems with this game is the mid tower boss is exactly the same throughout all the worlds all you do is fight bowser jr and he slowly gains more abilities as you progress, the final boss sucks, and it created a who series with this "New" brand that completely killed 2D Mario because of how bad the later games are like New Super Mario Bros 2 and U good thing Super Mario Wonder will revive 2D Mario again. Lets just hope they don't milk it dry like they did with the "New" series.… Expand
  76. Natanoksi
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games on the DS system no joke. This game has such cool bosses comapred to the basic ass koopalings thay ate used in every game after Super Mario World. Easy 10/10 becuase thos game introdiced 2 of the greatest power ups ever to exist.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. IGN
    95
    Before New Super Mario Bros. entered my life, "Yoshi's Island" was, to me, the greatest platformer ever created. That title may now have to go to New Super Mario Bros.
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  2. GamerFeed
    90
    The kind of game that makes hardcore Nintendo fans get on their knees and weep in sheer joy over the eighty new levels of new 2D Mario action...The visuals come in scorching hot, with gorgeous 3D bringing the old school into a new school setting. Sprinkle in some minigames and multiplayer modes, and you have a system seller.
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  3. GameBrink
    91
    While it lasts, it’s some of the best platforming to date and features what I consider to be the best Nintendo DS graphics to date. While it’s a shame the new power-ups are frills and the length of the main game is ridiculously short, it’s hard not to recommend it.
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