This is the first game I played on the 3DS and still easily my favorite. I also own Paper Mario Sticker Star and Pokemon Battle Rumble. This one is still my favorite, even though the Pokemon series is my favorite. The levels are well-designed and gradually get more difficult. I like to go back and try to get all three stars on each level. You use those stars to unlock other levels. After you beat the final level, you unlock the special levels with are sort of like alternate, more difficult versions of the original ones. The only thing that I'm not particularly fond of is that after you fail so many times in a level, they give you specific leaves that make it too easy to pass. It's kind of like a reward for failing. On the other hand, that's probably what would make ... MoreThis is the first game I played on the 3DS and still easily my favorite. I also own Paper Mario Sticker Star and Pokemon Battle Rumble. This one is still my favorite, even though the Pokemon series is my favorite. The levels are well-designed and gradually get more difficult. I like to go back and try to get all three stars on each level. You use those stars to unlock other levels. After you beat the final level, you unlock the special levels with are sort of like alternate, more difficult versions of the original ones. The only thing that I'm not particularly fond of is that after you fail so many times in a level, they give you specific leaves that make it too easy to pass. It's kind of like a reward for failing. On the other hand, that's probably what would make it perfect for children. This game will keep you interested for hours. Both children and adults will likely be delighted with it. The 3DS is a truly incredible system and this game showcases its potential. I also like that it has a little 3D symbol on levels that you will need to have the 3D turned on to beat. It gives you a nice little break when your head starts to hurt.

This game quickly went to my husband. It's fun for a while but grows both boring and frustrating. I imagine it will sit in our game collection never to be touched again. Neither of us finished. However, it did satisfy a childhood dream of my husbands to play the game again, which is as good as I can ask for. From a design aspect, Nintendo did a great job and I love the world design. It just wasn't my cup of tea.

is an okay Mario game. It combines aspects from both 2D and 3D to create a great game for the Nintendo 3ds, and uses many of its features as an advantage. It also reintroduces classic power ups like the tanooki leaf and new power ups like the boomerang flower, and it is very fun to use them! The problems I have are that the game is too short and the bosses are abysmal, being easy to beat and having no variety. should be a 3ds game to get if you want a new Mario adventure or if your collecting.

Awesome game and it is just how I remember it back then

I had lost this game a few years back and I was disappointed for such a long time. I recently found my 3DS hidden in my couch and this game came back to my thoughts. The game is immersive and I love that it doesn't frustrate you too much. It isn't too hard or too easy. It is just right. I like how it gives you an invincible tanooki suit if you fail too many times in a level. Overall, great game and definitely worth the price and my package came quick and with packaging.

Fun New Take on Traditional 2D Mario Platformers, But Notably Easier

4/5 stars on 2DS/3D turned off, 4.5/5 stars with 3D on for those who have it. I really appreciated how fast the game arrived - I got it because I've been laid up in bed not feeling well so getting it a few days after ordering was a nice surprise and has kept me entertained. The price was very competitive and the box has minimal wear and tear for a second-hand game. I agree with other reviews that the gameplay for New Super Mario 3D Land is quite a bit easier than any of the older or original mario bros games, but there's some awesome new mechanics and powerups, as well as it just being so fun to have a 2D style mario platformer but in 3D at last, and portable. I love Mario64 etc but I love the 2D soundtracks and gameplay for their nostalgia and just prefer the ... More4/5 stars on 2DS/3D turned off, 4.5/5 stars with 3D on for those who have it. I really appreciated how fast the game arrived - I got it because I've been laid up in bed not feeling well so getting it a few days after ordering was a nice surprise and has kept me entertained. The price was very competitive and the box has minimal wear and tear for a second-hand game. I agree with other reviews that the gameplay for New Super Mario 3D Land is quite a bit easier than any of the older or original mario bros games, but there's some awesome new mechanics and powerups, as well as it just being so fun to have a 2D style mario platformer but in 3D at last, and portable. I love Mario64 etc but I love the 2D soundtracks and gameplay for their nostalgia and just prefer the mechanics over the older 3D Mario Platformers, so this was a wonderful game for me to explore. I haven't played New Super Mario 3D World or any other new 3D mario games (my most recent was sunshine) so a lot was fun and new to me. I love the changes to the tanooki (racoon) mario power up, it was a favorite of mine in the old games, and the new game mechanics and enemies fit well in the series. So as a long time/retro mario fan, I think this was a respectable continuation of the franchise. So far one of my favorite detailsin this game is the inclusion of modern/different takes on the classic mario soundtrack. With the exception of a handful of tracks, I love how the soundtrack is recognizable and evokes nostalgia but is distinct and has some fun and unexpected twists. Mario's audio was always a huge part of why it's so iconic - especially how Mario's actions in game affect the music, and this game is true to form in that sense. As cons, It is definitively easier than earlier 2D games, and if you play 2D mario for extremely skill dependent platforming, this is not the game for you. I'm not a speed-runner by any means but I do play a lot of platformers, and I had 58 lives by world 3's end, which I believe is 15 levels. Yes, 58. For comparison, my last playthrough of the OG Super Mario Land, which has 12 levels, I ended with 13 lives. This game definitely is more enjoyable for younger kids and doesn't require the same level of mechanical skill, but for me that didn't remove any of the fun, it just made it a much shorter experience than a more difficult game with the same number of levels would be. I do think the ease of gameplay will decrease the replay value for me, however. There's a part of me that wishes I had bought a 3DS instead of the 2DS, the 3D was a bit of a gimmick and I didn't thinkit was worth the price increase, but as someone who struggled in geometry and is not a visual learner, the puzzles without 3D can be confusing. It isn't a deal breaker by any means - most 3D dependent puzzles are short and there are mechanics to help for those of us using 2D, but it is noticable to me for sure.Would happily buy again! I'm in World 4 presently and will update if needed once I've completed the game. Overall, a really fun experience and I'm glad I picked this up finally.

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I received this game in such a timely manner. Always about 2 days after I order a product from you guys, I receive it. It was in great condition. This game is so much fun, and my daughter loves it as well. DKOldies will always have my trust!

Mario 3d land is worth owning.

Super Mario 3d land could be called the first killer app for the 3ds, it's the first game that is not a port from nintendo that fells like it was made ground up for the 3ds. The 3d works great and is defintley needed in some of the trciker platform jumps and a few puzzles The story is the same has usual Bowser has kidnapp Princess Peach and Mario has to rescue her. Other then a letter with a 3d picture telling of the Princess plight you get at the end of every level there is no real story. What is nice about Mario 3d land is it's the first 3d mario game to incoporate the elements of 2d mario. What does that mean unlike Mario Galaxy where you have a health meter and power ups our time limited, Mario 3d land the power ups our yours once you grab them, and won't be ... MoreSuper Mario 3d land could be called the first killer app for the 3ds, it's the first game that is not a port from nintendo that fells like it was made ground up for the 3ds. The 3d works great and is defintley needed in some of the trciker platform jumps and a few puzzles The story is the same has usual Bowser has kidnapp Princess Peach and Mario has to rescue her. Other then a letter with a 3d picture telling of the Princess plight you get at the end of every level there is no real story. What is nice about Mario 3d land is it's the first 3d mario game to incoporate the elements of 2d mario. What does that mean unlike Mario Galaxy where you have a health meter and power ups our time limited, Mario 3d land the power ups our yours once you grab them, and won't be taken away until your hit. There is a flag pole at the end of each level. The levels our fun and unique and they brought back the Tanooki suit for some extra power. Also your battles with Bowser will be similer to SMB 1 but super size getting cross all the obasacles on these bridges so you can dunk Bowser in lava won't be has easy has in the 1985 classic. The game can be borken up into two sections there is the first primary game where you are out to rescue Princess Peach, these levels our easy to begin with. But if you find yourself dying a golden leaf will appear to give you an invicible tanooki suit. However after you rescue the Princess the speical world unlocks, in order to unlock stages in this extra hard special world you have to collect star coins found in every level. Unlocking these levels brings some extra replay, and a whole lot of challenge. While it may dispoint some gamers that the rescueing the Princess is super easy to me all the best Mario games our that way. Super Mario World can be beaten in 13 stages, Mario 64 60 stars is easy, and lets face it world 7 on SMB 3 was a whole lot harder then world 8. But getting 96 exits in Mario World was hard, Mario 64 120 could be diffcult, and stage 7 was the B word to complete. So this is on par with all the great Mario games.

Mario's first major outing on the 3DS is familar and yet fresh.

Whenever a new Nintendo console comes out, it's expected that a new Mario game will come out shortly afterwords. Aside from the original Gameboy, for the handhelds the first Mario games out are generally remakes. The Gameboy Color had Super Mario Bros DX (the original NES title), the Gameboy Advance had Super Mario Bros Advance (basically the SNES version of Super Mario Bros 2), and the DS had Super Mario 64 DS (Super Mario 64 with more playable characters and more missions). I'm happy to say that Super Mario 3D Land is a game changer. Not only is it a completely original game but it is easily the best portable Mario game released so far. If you've played a Mario game, you know the story. Bowser has captured Princess Peach and Mario runs off to try to rescue her. ... MoreWhenever a new Nintendo console comes out, it's expected that a new Mario game will come out shortly afterwords. Aside from the original Gameboy, for the handhelds the first Mario games out are generally remakes. The Gameboy Color had Super Mario Bros DX (the original NES title), the Gameboy Advance had Super Mario Bros Advance (basically the SNES version of Super Mario Bros 2), and the DS had Super Mario 64 DS (Super Mario 64 with more playable characters and more missions). I'm happy to say that Super Mario 3D Land is a game changer. Not only is it a completely original game but it is easily the best portable Mario game released so far. If you've played a Mario game, you know the story. Bowser has captured Princess Peach and Mario runs off to try to rescue her. The story is old hat but, like any other Mario game, the focus is the gameplay and it's very enjoyable. The game plays like a mix between Super Mario Galaxy and New Super Mario Bros. Each world has about six stages and there are 16 worlds in all (8 in the regular story and 8 "secret" ones after beating the game once) and, truth be told, you can beat a world in about 20 minutes if you're familiar enough with Mario games. This isn't to say that the game is overly easy though. Like the last couple of major Mario titles, it's very easy to get 1ups into the triple digits but if you want to beat the game 100% by collecting all three star coins in each stage, you will probably end up losing close to 100, especially in the later "secret" worlds. The game can be frustrating at times but it's never enough to ruin the experience. Like other Mario titles, this game has its fair share of power ups. The tanooki suit from Super Mario Bros 3 makes a comeback, allowing you to hover to reach hard to reach star coins and making some of the more difficult obstacles courses in the game more manageable. The classic fire suit also comes back. There are two new powerups in this game with one being the boomerang suit, allowing Mario to throw boomerangs, and the other being the box propeller, which works like the propeller suit in New Super Mario Bros Wii. They all fit nicely into the gameplay and they are all essential for getting some of the star coins in the game. One of the most refreshing things about this game is how much content it has compared to past portable Mario platform games. Not only will this game take more than a couple of sittings to get through, but it will probably take you at least a week to get everything. Each stage in the 16 worlds has its own unique spin on it and many of the stages are worth replaying just because of how fun they are to get through. Many say that this was the first original game for the 3DS and I would agree because you can tell that this game was built from the bottom up to for this system. This is even one of the few games on the 3DS where the 3D feature isn't merely a gimmick and they actually incorporate it into the gameplay in some parts. In the end, I would say that this is the most satisfying portable Mario title since Super Mario Land 2: the Six Golden Coins. It's simple but with enough complexity to keep you interested until you beat it 100%. It's classic Mario gameplay with enough new content to make it feel like a new experience. If you own a 3DS, this title should definitely be in your collection.

Super Mario - Super Game!

Super Mario 3D Land is such a good game that once you start playing you just can't stop! There are lots of new power-ups, the graphics are great, the colours vibrant and the music very catchy. Like all Super Mario games I personally find the all challenging but highly entertaining! This is a game that will offer you hours days and years of fun, therefore I recommend it! :)

Super Mario: 3D Land (Nintendo 3DS)

The timeless platforming fun of the Super Mario video game franchise expands into a new dimension with the Super Mario 3D Land game. Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, this new game places Mario and his friends in immersive environments that players can enjoy in true 3D without the need for special glasses. The game's remarkable 3D visuals make it easy for players to judge depth and distance as they run through levels, collecting coins and bumping question blocks in search of interesting power-ups. Players also can play as Tanooki Mario, using his tail to hover or perform floating jumps and attacks. The game's level design makes use of the Nintendo 3DS system's 3D capabilities; some levels require players to progress from top to bottom, while ... MoreThe timeless platforming fun of the Super Mario video game franchise expands into a new dimension with the Super Mario 3D Land game. Created exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system, this new game places Mario and his friends in immersive environments that players can enjoy in true 3D without the need for special glasses. The game's remarkable 3D visuals make it easy for players to judge depth and distance as they run through levels, collecting coins and bumping question blocks in search of interesting power-ups. Players also can play as Tanooki Mario, using his tail to hover or perform floating jumps and attacks. The game's level design makes use of the Nintendo 3DS system's 3D capabilities; some levels require players to progress from top to bottom, while others challenge them to move forward into the spatial depths of an environment. This is truly the next evolution in Mario game play.