New Super Mario Bros.

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 910 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 767 out of 910
  2. Mixed: 117 out of 910
  3. Negative: 26 out of 910
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  1. AnonymousMC
    May 7, 2006
    10
    Mario is back! A must-own for every Nintendo DS owner! I've been waiting 15 years for this! I don't know why Nintendo didn't do this earlier! It must have been because the GameBoy doesn't have the 3D graphics that the Nintendo DS does. Here's hoping that they make more of these in the future! 10/10.
  2. AnonymousMC
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    This is a great game and a must have title for ALL the DS owners. With all the 3D adventure games available on different platforms this game actually feels fresh although it's a game genre we all played the most with NES and SNES. There's also some mini-games available so this game is definitely worth its price.

    All in all: It's easy enough for everyone to play but    This is a great game and a must have title for ALL the DS owners. With all the 3D adventure games available on different platforms this game actually feels fresh although it's a game genre we all played the most with NES and SNES. There's also some mini-games available so this game is definitely worth its price.

    All in all: It's easy enough for everyone to play but there's quite a challenge collecting all the star coins and finding all the secret levels too. What are you waiting for? Go and get it, NOW!    … Expand
  3. ChrisM.
    Aug 8, 2006
    10
    This game is one of the best on the ds, the problem is, once you beat it, there's nothing left do do, which makes you sad.
  4. AnonymousMC
    May 28, 2006
    10
    By far one of the best playing platformers ever. This game has pretty much all you ever loved about the Mario franchise, plus way better looking visuals. New Power-Ups, new challenges to some of the Mario style levels, and just a plain old-fashioned gaming good time. Hands down my favorite Mario game since "3"!
  5. AnonymousMC
    Jun 28, 2006
    10
    a true mario sidescroller that is hard to stop! while the gameplay is the best of any game i've played on the ds so far, the length isn't as great, but the game boasts a huge replay value and the star coins add a reason to redo levels. i was not let down by this game.
  6. AnonymousMC
    Jul 5, 2006
    10
    Why the world fell in love with two plumbers who's specialty is jumping on enemies in a place called Mushroom Kingdom, i'll never know. But I fell in love too. Now their back and better than ever. This game is one of the funnest and most addicting games i've ever played. This game brings joy to my heart like no other game.
  7. JonathanF.
    Jul 3, 2008
    10
    This game is really fun. From the opening movie, through the first levels, it's very entertaining and exciting. It gets a bit tough in the later worlds, but it's a good challenge. I think I'm going to go play right now!
  8. AnonymousMC
    Oct 5, 2009
    10
    great game -over 50 levels and cool minigames everything from card poker to catapults it starts fast at the begining then slows down as the levels get harder.i have ben stuck on the last level of the game for a month.(other levels dont take that long)It definitely deserves a ten.
  9. SaraC.
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    I just love this game, I could play it over and over for hours.
  10. AnonymousMC
    Apr 22, 2006
    10
    this game will be a perfect 10. i will bet my entire videogame collection on it ! my most wanted game of 2006. this will hit the million mark sooner than you think. takes everything from all the smb games and combines with new enemies, moves, and levels ... come on, that will be a instant classic! now lets do the same thing for castlevania series!
  11. AnonymousMC
    May 21, 2006
    10
    you cud call this game super marios brother 4, it has many simerlarities to super marios bro 3 but implyments elaments from super marios world & mario64. it is debatabel howevar if it is bettar then this games but its' defantly wrth a purchese becourse their has not been good plateformers like this for a long long tyme.
  12. AnonymousMC
    May 20, 2006
    10
    Not to fawn or be a slobbering fanboy, but this is absolutely perfect and the best DS release yet. No matter how much time you've logged with the Mario side-scrollers, you can't help but immediately love this translation of the 1985 masterpiece Super Mario Brothers (regularly voted as the greatest video game of all time, and with good reason).

    With this release, Mario Kart    Not to fawn or be a slobbering fanboy, but this is absolutely perfect and the best DS release yet. No matter how much time you've logged with the Mario side-scrollers, you can't help but immediately love this translation of the 1985 masterpiece Super Mario Brothers (regularly voted as the greatest video game of all time, and with good reason).

    With this release, Mario Kart gets bumped to second-best all-time DS cart and NSMB takes the top slot. With the DS Lite next month in North America and the Wii by Xmas, it's never been a better time to be a gamer. This cart is at the top of the DS heap - only thing missing is rumble support, as was found in the Princess Peach cart. Based on this, I can't wait for the Yoshi's Island DS release!    … Expand
  13. AnonymousMC
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    this great game has so many extras and it actually involves Luigi which offers a great variety not that this game needs it. it will leave you months of addictive and brilliant levels and challenging bosses. this will give you even longer game play with all of the minigames on offer. an all round good game that is better than the original which was impossible until now!
  14. AnonymousMC
    Jul 4, 2006
    10
    I have spent the last 10 years thinking that mario games were for kids only. What a moron i am. The is a REALLY great game. The single player is very addictive with a nice learning curve. I'm only on world 2 at the moment and i know the game will last me ages. However the real gem for me are the minigames which are AMAZING, really AMAZING. whether it be playing poker against Luigi orI have spent the last 10 years thinking that mario games were for kids only. What a moron i am. The is a REALLY great game. The single player is very addictive with a nice learning curve. I'm only on world 2 at the moment and i know the game will last me ages. However the real gem for me are the minigames which are AMAZING, really AMAZING. whether it be playing poker against Luigi or drawing trampolines using the stylus to save Mario the minigames are really first rate and worth the purchase price alone. Sorry this review is brief but i have to make up 10 years of non mario time :)… Expand
  15. ShereeC.
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    Fantastic game. Each level seems to contain a different enemy so you'll never get bored of the same one. The different power ups are great fun too. Loads and loads of mini-games too.
  16. JerreyR.
    May 26, 2007
    10
    Too easy. And that is the only negitive thing I can say about the entire game.
  17. MarkusE.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    Not only is NSMB the longest 2D Mario game to date, with 80 full length levels as opposed to SMW's 72, or SMB3's 90 but inflated by 10-second levels like hand trips, Hammer Bros., etc., it also features the best level design, the funnest gameplay, the best graphics, and provides the most challenge when it comes to time attacks. And it's portable.
  18. Jessica
    Sep 9, 2008
    10
    As the last game I played constantly before I bought my DS, this game truly made me one of the happiest people, period. It reminded me that games could be interesting. The story remains the same, save Princess Peach from Bowser and Bowser Jr. Nintendo seems to make fun of itself by sending you through about 20 castles to eventually save her and at the end of the credits, hint at a new As the last game I played constantly before I bought my DS, this game truly made me one of the happiest people, period. It reminded me that games could be interesting. The story remains the same, save Princess Peach from Bowser and Bowser Jr. Nintendo seems to make fun of itself by sending you through about 20 castles to eventually save her and at the end of the credits, hint at a new game. Nintendo adds Star Coins which unlock special items, extra lives and eventually new skins for the menu screen. Overall, amazing game!… Expand
  19. LydiaB.
    Dec 28, 2006
    10
    This game is so awesome I can't even express how much I love it. The multiplayer is the most fun I've had on a handheld system in ages.
  20. AnonymousMC
    May 19, 2006
    10
    I bought this the day it was released and have gotten around half way through it. It's definitely one of the better games for the DS, if not definitively the best. The levels are designed well (though on the short side) and the graphics are excellent.

    People have been complaining about the overall length of the game, though I feel it offers good replay value. There are 8 worlds    I bought this the day it was released and have gotten around half way through it. It's definitely one of the better games for the DS, if not definitively the best. The levels are designed well (though on the short side) and the graphics are excellent.

    People have been complaining about the overall length of the game, though I feel it offers good replay value. There are 8 worlds in total, 2 of which you need to actively seek out to get to. In other words, you can beat the game without ever visiting 2 of the worlds.
    Definitely a must buy.    … Expand
  21. AnonymousMC
    Jun 12, 2006
    10
    New Super Mario Bros. is, in fact, a redesign, or more fittingly, a sequel of the original Super Mario Bros. game for NES. The game's core gameplay comes directly from the original, and while the graphics have been brought into the 3D age and tons of new things have been added, the heart of this game is still in the original. This is the first side-scrolling adventure Mario'sNew Super Mario Bros. is, in fact, a redesign, or more fittingly, a sequel of the original Super Mario Bros. game for NES. The game's core gameplay comes directly from the original, and while the graphics have been brought into the 3D age and tons of new things have been added, the heart of this game is still in the original. This is the first side-scrolling adventure Mario's starred in since before his 3D debut in Super Mario 64, and 10 years is way too long to wait folks. Sure, it may not have quite longevity of Castlevania or Brain Age, or the replay value of Metroid Prime Hunters or Jump SuperStars, but for as awesome as all those games are, Mario just has a fun factor like no other, period.… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. Tjthegamer
    Jan 21, 2009
    10
    This game is brillent! How could someone complain about difficulty? NSMB's last level's are almost as hard as any SMW special stages. Then they complain about the length of the game. Yes, I beat this game in 1 day too, however I didn't beat it 100% for another 2 months. There's plenty of replayablity which includes unlocking worlds 4 and 7. Then you must find all the This game is brillent! How could someone complain about difficulty? NSMB's last level's are almost as hard as any SMW special stages. Then they complain about the length of the game. Yes, I beat this game in 1 day too, however I didn't beat it 100% for another 2 months. There's plenty of replayablity which includes unlocking worlds 4 and 7. Then you must find all the hidden exits and then collect 3 big coins in level. If you still want more, you can replay the game as Luigi, or play some mini-games which support mulitiplayer and some minigames can only be played in mulitiplayer. This game is awesome! I just hope they make NSMB2. P.S. To the person who said this is the longest 2D SMB game, Super Mario World had 92 levels, this game only has 80, just wanted to point that out.… Expand
  25. WillyJ.
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    A really great game with loads of good levels and fantastic minigames to play with multyplayer.
  26. CameronT.
    Nov 26, 2007
    10
    This game inspires me because it gives me choices and really cool moves to defeat enemies.
  27. 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.
  28. evanbiddulph
    Jan 4, 2011
    10
    I love this game - especially the wireless multiplayer! My brother and I laugh so hard because it is so good - the BEST multiplayer I have ever played!

    Here's my Top 50 games of all time:

    The Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past
    Super Metroid
    The Legend of Zelda
    Metroid Prime (Trilogy)
    Banjo-Kazooie
    Resident Evil 4
    Tetris DS
    Words with Friends (Scrabble)
    Super Mario Galaxy
    Mike Tysonâ
  29. TamantaX
    Oct 7, 2010
    10
    Amazing. Super mario bros.on DS. Best DS game of all DS games. I may have sold it two years after i bought it which makes sense to me, but I had a great time with it.
  30. Luigibarqs
    Oct 30, 2011
    10
    The Legacy of great 2D Mario platformers of the 80s and 90s lives on through New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS. All of Mario's classic moves and power ups are back as well as more modern moves and unique new power ups to mix things up. The Game consists of a large variety of levels with some that pay tribute to the games of the past as well as others that capitalize on new uniqueThe Legacy of great 2D Mario platformers of the 80s and 90s lives on through New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS. All of Mario's classic moves and power ups are back as well as more modern moves and unique new power ups to mix things up. The Game consists of a large variety of levels with some that pay tribute to the games of the past as well as others that capitalize on new unique concepts within the game. The music is fun and rather enjoyable to listen to while the sound effects for the most part consist of the same set of pre-recorded stock sound effects used in other Mario releases but fit in perfectly fine. The difficulty curve within the game is balanced so that it can satisfy the needs of both beginners and experts well at the same time. Bonus content within the game consists of an alternate playable character and special game modes can be accessed by inputing a code, in-game wallpapers and infinite-use Toad houses to access power ups that need to be unlocked, A multiplayer Mario vs Luigi mode and a Mini-game mode for both single player and multiplayer through wireless that can be access from the main menu at any time. For fans of the classic Mario 2D platforming games or newcomers curious to see what Mario is all about should consider taking a look at this game if they want a fun portable Mario adventure on the go, it is well worth the price you pay.… Expand
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Metascore
89

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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