New Super Mario Bros. Review DS - INCREDIBLE!

IGN have perhaps the worlds first review of Super Mario Bros. DS. They give it a huge 9.5/10 with an INCREDIBLE rating as well as a perfect 10/10 for gameplay. Presentation, graphics, sound and lasting appeal all scored 9.0's.

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.

A lot of what made Yoshi's Island so fantastic was how the designers used graphic capabilities to create and incorporate new gameplay elements into the mix. That's the same with New Super Mario Bros.-- the power of the Nintendo DS makes it possible for new elements like the deforming terrain, giant 3D enemies and obstacles, fully rotating environments, and countless other elements that are more integral to the game design than they are for "ooh neat" effect.

This game can easily be completed in a day if you simply romp through the bare minimum of New Super Mario Bros. level structure. Some levels are easier than others, and boss battles are a bit on the predictable side. To some, this will seem like a disappointment. But like games in Mario's past, there's more to this Nintendo DS game than the minimum requirements - far more levels and challenges await those who try and complete a level by snagging everything before the end.

Admittedly there aren't as many gameplay innovations in New Super Mario Bros. as compared to previous Super Mario releases, but that's mostly due to the fact that much of platforming's innovations are related to 3D designs. But that said, this Nintendo DS release still proves that Nintendo still has some great ideas brewing for its plumber in his classic setting. There's an incredible amount of fresh, fun challenge to uncover in this revival.

Read Review: ign.com

sweet, the ds lite is firmly ready to play with this game.

my psp can go take a walk for a month or so

Can Mario fly in this one? I've looked through endless screenshots and cant see anything of the sort. I hope they didn't leave it out.

Still can't wait for this one though.

Originally Posted by babb_z

Can Mario fly in this one? I've looked through endless screenshots and cant see anything of the sort. I hope they didn't leave it out.

Still can't wait for this one though.

i doubt it..but u never know....but whether its in or not, its still gonna be a pretty great game.

Originally Posted by shangrula

sweet, the ds lite is firmly ready to play with this game.

my psp can go take a walk for a month or so

same with mine..but i might use psp as audio player..and play mario on ds...however...kinda dangerous walking around where i live with two expensive handheld equipment..

Originally Posted by babb_z

Can Mario fly in this one? I've looked through endless screenshots and cant see anything of the sort. I hope they didn't leave it out.

Still can't wait for this one though.

I think they said no flying in this one Unless you count jumping on Lakitu's cloud.

Can't wait for this game. Have it preordered but not coming out in Europe til later, wonder how I'll get it then

Anyone playing it yet.

I know alittle birdie that is,lol. Great stuff!

You have wings ?

Man the sound in the game is like 100x better then most DS games. Funny how this drops the same day as Top Gun. New Super Mario Bros probably the best game for the DS and Top Gun one of the ugliest, loudest, most sicking playing games on the DS,lol. Goes to show that 2D still reigns supreme when it comes to artful graphics!

Yea it realy is,only could play the first level(have to go to work )
Its a awsome game,mebay i gonna ring that i am sick today.

Originally Posted by DeVS

Man the sound in the game is like 100x better then most DS games. Funny how this drops the same day as Top Gun. New Super Mario Bros probably the best game for the DS and Top Gun one of the ugliest, loudest, most sicking playing games on the DS,lol. Goes to show that 2D still reigns supreme when it comes to artful graphics!

Which hardware, because my m3 SD doesnt work!

Originally Posted by Henk-E

Which hardware, because my m3 SD doesnt work!

Hmm it looks like more people having the same problem!
On an M3 SD version he doesnt work!

Ya im 1up'ing with my Supercard SD. Don't worry M3 is great with updates, it shouldn't be long.

Originally Posted by DeVS

Yaim 1up'ing with my Supercard SD. Don't worry M3 is great with updates, it shouldn't be long.

Oke lets wait a bit!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by DeVS

Yaim 1up'ing with my Supercard SD. Don't worry M3 is great with updates, it shouldn't be long.

My bad, it works!!!

No trim and normal boot no reset!