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- Platform: Nintendo DS
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Suitable for 12 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 12. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 12 years of age or over. - Media: Video Game
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It seems folks love those Mini Mario toys. So much so that the Mario Toy Company has expanded the line to include Mini Donkey Kong, Mini Toad and Mini Peach figures to the series. With all these toys bringing him more money than he knows what to do with, Mario decides to fulfill his lifelong dream and open a theme park called Super Mini Mario World. The opening-day crowd includes Pauline and Donkey Kong, who immediately falls head over heels for the lovely lass. The proud ape tries to show off his Mini DK toy to Pauline, but she picks the Mini Mario toy over his and the jealous Donkey Kong becomes enraged. He smashes the displays, destroys the toys and takes Pauline to the top floor of the amusement park. Players must find Pauline and save the day. Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 allows players to create their own maps with a new level editor. Once a map is created, players can send it across the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players also can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to download maps created by others, check out a player-ranking system and access special bonuses. These unique features are sure to be a smash hit with puzzle fans everywhere.
- Mario must take on his old nemesis Donkey Kong in this fun game
- The adventure requires Mini Marios to save the day
- Use stylus and touch screen to guide Mini Marios through obstacle-filled levels
- Players can create their own maps with the new level editor
- Send out or download maps, view ranking system, and more via Wi-Fi
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By J.Yasimoto
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The idea of this game is to clear levels by guiding clockwork mini marios around courses of increasing complexity. Completing the levels is relatively straight forward - you can stop and start the mini marios whenever you want - allowing you to stop and think a bit. But to get a good rating, you have to collect all the coins, get all the mini marios finishing at the same time (chaining), and what's more, do it quickly. A very different prospect! Fortunately you can unlock the next level with a poor rating.
There have been two main criticisms of this game. The first is that it is too easy. I'd disagree. There's over 80 levels and, as well as completing them, there's the added challenge of completing them with a gold rating. I've contented myself with getting a silver on all levels. That's hard enough! The second criticism is that it is repetitive. On that score I'd agree. But this is a game designed to be dipped into every now and then. The controls and rules (which are very intuitive) need no re-reading. You can pick it up whenever you want and just dive straight in.
It's not new or ground breaking. But when you throw in the level designer, you've got a well rounded game, finished with the usual Nintendo polish, that is what the DS was designed for.
Hope this review was useful.
There have been two main criticisms of this game. The first is that it is too easy. I'd disagree. There's over 80 levels and, as well as completing them, there's the added challenge of completing them with a gold rating. I've contented myself with getting a silver on all levels. That's hard enough! The second criticism is that it is repetitive. On that score I'd agree. But this is a game designed to be dipped into every now and then. The controls and rules (which are very intuitive) need no re-reading. You can pick it up whenever you want and just dive straight in.
It's not new or ground breaking. But when you throw in the level designer, you've got a well rounded game, finished with the usual Nintendo polish, that is what the DS was designed for.
Hope this review was useful.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This game is essentially a combination of two classic older games, Lemmings and The Incredible Machine. You have a group of little miniature Marios who run in predictable patterns around a landscape. You can take control of them with the stylus and can also control aspects of the environment they are in to try and get them through to the goal. It's a fascinating combination of thinking and reactions and is great fun, and the fact you can create your own levels is a superb addition.
The only two complaints I have are both about the level editor: first, you have to unlock all of the parts to build levels with by finishing the normal levels first. That might sound OK but if your main interest is in building levels you have to spend a long time playing through levels to get everything. The second problem is that the online level sharing uses Nintendo's Friend Code system where basically, every single person you want to share levels with, you have to either know in real life or contact via some other method. There is no general community like there is for other editable puzzle games (on other platforms) and this really hurts the ability to get levels noticed.
The only two complaints I have are both about the level editor: first, you have to unlock all of the parts to build levels with by finishing the normal levels first. That might sound OK but if your main interest is in building levels you have to spend a long time playing through levels to get everything. The second problem is that the online level sharing uses Nintendo's Friend Code system where basically, every single person you want to share levels with, you have to either know in real life or contact via some other method. There is no general community like there is for other editable puzzle games (on other platforms) and this really hurts the ability to get levels noticed.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderfully addictive game. The premise (as is the case for most excellent ideas) is simple - guide "unthinking" Mario toys to safety, working through progressively harder levels, then fight the Boss at the end of each set. Yet despite being a format we've seen right from the beginning of video gaming as we know it (e.g. Donkey Kong) the game works. I'm 36 and enjoy it. My 5 and 8 year olds enjoy it.
The reason I give this game 4 Stars overall rather than 5 is because it just lacks a bit of longevity. I haven't tried the multiplayer options yet, so cannot comment on those.
This game's perfect fodder for a handheld. The DS is shaping up to be a superb choice with the growing library of brilliant "pick-up-and-play" games. So recommended!
The reason I give this game 4 Stars overall rather than 5 is because it just lacks a bit of longevity. I haven't tried the multiplayer options yet, so cannot comment on those.
This game's perfect fodder for a handheld. The DS is shaping up to be a superb choice with the growing library of brilliant "pick-up-and-play" games. So recommended!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
mario game
My boy just start play and learn this game,nice good game keep him busy.But i think,price for this game little to much.
Published 15 months ago by inga
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun fun and more fun
This is a fun game. A nice continuation of Mario Vs Donkey Kong. We especially like that you can change direction as Mario goes.
Published 17 months ago by Mona
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's addictive
My husband says i am far too old to play games, (i'm 46), but i love Super Mario and Donkey Kong. It's completely addictive, i say too any young oldies "play it" it's easy to grasp... Read more
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by M. A. Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best game I've played on the DS
I have a whole bunch of games on my DS - Mario Kart, Dr Kawashima 1 and 2, Big Brain Academy, the list goes on. But this is honestly the best game I've played (and completed! Read more
Published on 16 July 2008 by Aquatica
4.0 out of 5 stars
Completely addictive!
When I first started playing this game I thought it would easily tire out and get repetitive, I was right but it's still addictive! Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2007 by H. L. T. Ha
4.0 out of 5 stars
March to your own beat
I was so hooked on this game, I even started taking it to work with me to play in my lunch hour. It's brilliantly addictive, and a long time since I remember a Lemmings style... Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2007 by A. C. Williams
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very fun game, a bit too short though.
Despite the fact that I only ever finished 2 levels with a gold star (silver for the rest) this was quite an easy game. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2007 by Inspector Gadget
4.0 out of 5 stars
A lot of miniature mayhem and fun!
I have tried every Mario game the DS has out at the moment.... I thought this game might be a cheap spin off from the classic Donkey Kong days on the NES, but I was wrong! Read more
Published on 28 July 2007 by Ms. M. L. Butterworth
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fun puzzle-skill game
In Mario vs Donkey Kong you control a group of robot Marios which you must protect from danger by avoiding obstacles. Read more
Published on 23 May 2007 by Clarity Kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great lemmings style game!
What a great way to create a puzzle based mario game!
The idea is fab, the graffics are great & the sound effects are soooo funny!!!!!
Love this game!
The idea is fab, the graffics are great & the sound effects are soooo funny!!!!!
Love this game!
Published on 14 May 2007 by CMP1985
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