I loved this game when I was 7 or 8. I beat all the levels though, and I never played it again. Great game though. Loved it!!! 6+, but it depends how smart your kid is, and what he's able to do with his or her hands!
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New Super Mario Bros.
(2006, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated E, Play it on: Nintendo DS)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
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New Super Mario will woo old and new fans.
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for Ages 7 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of New Super Mario Bros. was written by Jinny Gudmundsen
Parents need to know that the main game doesn't take advantage of the Nintendo DS's touch screen or its microphone, but the 18 Mini games do. Several of the levels are challenging, so parents might want to encourage their kids to carefully plan how to get through all the obstacles. Parents should also note that Mario's modus operandi is to stomp on most enemies, but sometimes he must use other tricks, including throwing fireballs.
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What’s the Story?
Mario, the world-famous Italian plumber who put Nintendo on the video gaming map, is back in mega-sized glory with NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. for the Nintendo DS. There are three main play areas: the single-player game, Mini games (single or up to four players) and a two-person wireless Mario vs. Luigi hunt-for-stars race. In the single-player games, as in previous versions, Princess Peach, the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, has been kidnapped, and it's up to Mario to rescue her. Players run through grassy terrains, over tropical islands, inside volcanoes, on top of mountains, and much more, defeating a host of familiar bad guys, including Spinies, Koopas, Goombas, Hammer Brothers, Bowser Jr., and Bowser along the way.
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Is It Any Good?
This newest version pays homage to its roots but extends the license in new, exciting ways. Our kid testers, both seasoned players and those new to the license, loved it. The game offers a variety of modes, a range of environments, and plenty of secrets to unlock.
Teen testers enjoyed the retro feel of the game and reveled in the unique play elements. New to this handheld version is a Mega Mushroom that makes Mario grow so big that he barely fits on the screen, and a Mini Mushroom that makes Mario so tiny and light that he can fit through pipes, walk on water, and do floating jumps. Players also liked exploring Mario's ability to jump off walls and his super bounce, which allows him to pound the ground from above to attack baddies or break through objects.
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Released on 6/12/2006, price $34.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E
ESRB rating: E
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- I rate this title iffy for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
GREEEEEAAAAAATTTTTT GAAAMMMEEE!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 3 and give it
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good game
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Addictive and fun, this game is a must have for Mario fans. They have done a beautiful job on remastering the original classic, with great graphics and new entertaining levels.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
a great game for some kids ages 6 and up
the game is fun and well made. boys will probably start getting intrested in mario when they are 4 or 5 but i do not recomend getting them the game at that age wate till there atleast 6. and girls (if they like video games) will probably start getting intrested in it at the age of 8,7, or maybe 6 at which time the game is age apropreat. also note that there is vilonce but saftey will never be an issue and that the game will be easy to play if your child is 6 or older.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
the best game on the any of the nintendo systems
better than gta
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