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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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“
  6. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 6, 2023
    7
    Prettified reboot of the classic games that doesn't quite have the edge and inventiveness of its SNES forebears, but is a pleasing little platformer in its own right.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Ameer-x
    Apr 23, 2023
    7
    عباره عن اعاده احياء لسلسله ماريوري القديمه شو نوعيه الابعاد هذه اللعبه كانت جدا جميله كلعبه جهاز محمول كنت امضي عليها الساعات فيها تصاميم مراحل رهيبه وافكار جميله فهي لا يقل مستواها عن مستوى لعبه ماريو الجزء الثالث فهي افضل منها من ناحيه الادوات وتصميم المراحل وكثره المراحل لعبه جميله جداعباره عن اعاده احياء لسلسله ماريوري القديمه شو نوعيه الابعاد هذه اللعبه كانت جدا جميله كلعبه جهاز محمول كنت امضي عليها الساعات فيها تصاميم مراحل رهيبه وافكار جميله فهي لا يقل مستواها عن مستوى لعبه ماريو الجزء الثالث فهي افضل منها من ناحيه الادوات وتصميم المراحل وكثره المراحل لعبه جميله جدا
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. eton_gameer
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    best 2d mario game around‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  15. 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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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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