Super Mario 3D Land

Mario returns in another family friendly adventure, this time for the Nintendo 3DS system. It has the usual basis for Mario games, the altruistic protagonist, goes on a grand adventure to save those in need. It is bright, colorful and engaging for your tweens, but don't expect your teens to be too impressed with it, as it's aimed at younger players. The game requires multiple replays to unlock all the hidden items, and should give your tweens a good amount of playtime. As with some 3DS titles, and with the 3DS itself, the online aspect can pose some privacy issues if you don't watch your kids. Remember, the 3DS has an internet browser and can even access online movie services if you subscribe, so be sure to set up your parental blocks. PETA has recently made a stink about the fact there is a 'Tanuki Suit' in the game, in which Mario dresses up in a mascot-like tanuki suit to gain the power of flight. It is all for publicity and there is absolutely no tanuki or animal related violence in the game. PETA, on the other hand, made their own version which you should under NO circumstances allow your children to play or see.

It is pretty good for my age (6 1/2) if 3D is always off.

I have a 3DS and I got this game about a week ago. Why did I rate it seven and up? Because the 3D is not good for seven and under eyes. The levels are really easy some of the time, but world 8 is sometimes hard. Star coins are hard to find on some of the levels and you have to buy some of the levels. You might need to look up on youtube how to find some of them, but overall I would give it five stars.