If you can watch the latest Super Mario 3D Land trailer without being overcome by waves of profound, heart-swelling joy and nostalgia, then congratulations. You are now prepared for a career in politics.
If you can watch the latest Super Mario 3D Land trailer without being overcome by waves of profound, heart-swelling joy and nostalgia, then congratulations. You are now prepared for a career in politics.
Reader Comments (42)
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 5:54AM Brained said
This looks close to mario 64 in terms of greatness.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 5:54AM Nolan North said
Don't care what anybody says about Nintendo's business practices, the stuff they do release is still amazing and I cannot WAIT for this game.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 8:05AM dragunrising said
@Nolan North
I'm flipping a coin between getting this one or Mario Kart 7. I might be flipping this coin for a while...
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I'm flipping a coin between getting this one or Mario Kart 7. I might be flipping this coin for a while...
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 5:57AM Titsious said
This looks pretty fun to me. I Love the boomerang Mario.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:00AM sparkster said
I guess, I'll be president... It looks like it plays like these isometric GBA platformers even though the camera can be moved at times. I don't know. I guess I'm just not as impressed by this game as I hoped I would be.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:19AM ScruffyTheJanitor said
@sparkster They had a huge booth set-up in my city centre with demo's for Mario Kart and Mario Land and luckily I tried both. The camera wasn't an issue for me but I don't think it swayed me to pick up a 3DS just yet, I'm still going to wait in the hope that a "Lite" is released sooner or later.
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Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:24AM Oddgirl said
Wow, now that you mention it, all I can think about is isometric games when I see it. As sour a taste as that puts in my mouth though, it's still not enough to diminish all my initial excitement.
I take solace in the fact that isometric viewpoint games control worlds better with analog input at least. Guardian of Light, for example, felt a hell of a lot more fluid than Super Mario RPG ever did.
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I take solace in the fact that isometric viewpoint games control worlds better with analog input at least. Guardian of Light, for example, felt a hell of a lot more fluid than Super Mario RPG ever did.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:13AM imadogg said
I haven't played Mario in a long time... but hearing this music still makes me happy :).
I need to get back into Nintendo - Mario and Zelda.. I miss em :(
I need to get back into Nintendo - Mario and Zelda.. I miss em :(
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:22AM DekuTree said
I can't believe they're releasing this game on the same day as Skyward Sword in Europe. It's craaaazy.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:28AM killerjuice said
This actually looks pretty awesome. I just don't know if I'll have time to play it when it comes out. This October / November have been overloaded with great games. Now I just have to decide which ones to play first.
I think I'll play them in the order: BF 3 -> Uncharted 3 -> Skyrim --(many hours lager)--> Super Mario Land -> The other half dozen big titles I missed
I think I'll play them in the order: BF 3 -> Uncharted 3 -> Skyrim --(many hours lager)--> Super Mario Land -> The other half dozen big titles I missed
Posted: Oct 22nd 2011 1:37AM soniccar said
@Greippi
???
I don't know about the person you replied to, but I stopped being excited for Zelda games a long time ago. I've still not played TP, and Phantom Hourglass was dumb because of the touch only controls. Spirit Tracks just seems too stupid because of the train angle.
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???
I don't know about the person you replied to, but I stopped being excited for Zelda games a long time ago. I've still not played TP, and Phantom Hourglass was dumb because of the touch only controls. Spirit Tracks just seems too stupid because of the train angle.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:44AM Undulation said
I rarely get this excited about games, and when I do it's almost always a Nintendo game.
They're a foolish company and make constant stupid mistake after constant stupid mistake. But dammit Janet they occasionally show me why they're on top of all gaming markets.
They're a foolish company and make constant stupid mistake after constant stupid mistake. But dammit Janet they occasionally show me why they're on top of all gaming markets.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:51AM theodj said
I bought a 3DS at release and actually had the most fun with the included street pass games. I keep hoping for something "new" from Nintendo, but I personally keep getting let down. I will certainly take a look at this game when it's released but I'm just not all that excited.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:51AM rajendra82 said
my dad says its blocky but i say its fun
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 6:52AM rajendra82 said
my friends say that not my dad
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 8:02AM dragunrising said
Games like this will always keep dedicated gaming handhelds relevant. You won't find an experience to match. Glad I own a 3DS (and iPhone for "lite" gaming). :-)
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 8:18AM (Unverified) said
@dragunrising GTA3 will be the big test for iPhone/android gaming.
it's good to see they caught up to psp year 1.
now they just need to announce the new pokemon game and theyll be set.
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it's good to see they caught up to psp year 1.
now they just need to announce the new pokemon game and theyll be set.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 9:08AM A Sandwich said
Oh man, I am so excited for this game.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 9:28AM Tappybot said
Hm, I guess I'm the only one who feels Super Mario Land 3D looks a bit too simplified. (?)
I mean it looks like a joy to play, but I think they threw challenge and action out the window for this one.
I mean it looks like a joy to play, but I think they threw challenge and action out the window for this one.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 9:29AM gevenstaines said
looks casually easy, but damn furry mario is cute.
lol pic 11
lol pic 11
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 9:44AM EIranzer said
A boomerang... just seems like a natural weapon for Mario. Would have thought he would have gotten it earlier, like the Hammer Bros did in SMB3.
Actually, I guess this replaces the Hammer Bros Suit with the Boomerang Bros Suit, in keeping with the SMB3 theme, since a boomerang makes a better 3D weapon than hammers do.
Also... did I see Goombas with the Tanooki tail?
Actually, I guess this replaces the Hammer Bros Suit with the Boomerang Bros Suit, in keeping with the SMB3 theme, since a boomerang makes a better 3D weapon than hammers do.
Also... did I see Goombas with the Tanooki tail?
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 10:01AM BizarroPunisher said
I have my $30 K-Mart coupon from buying Arkham City saved for this game. Can't wait, the only 3DS game I own right now is Splinter Cell 3D, which is a letdown and very difficult to play in any lighted area.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 10:44AM Basevi said
Now there's a boomerang flower?! You can grow anything in the world of Mario!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 11:25AM stewartjsly said
This could be the best mario they have ever created...a brilliant mix of old and new!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:14PM Kado said
This is actually Boomerang Mario's second appearance. You could unlock that power-up in the GBA version of Super Mario Bros. 3 using an e-reader card.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:24PM ZXREYES said
I want a boomerang
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 12:54PM Rocket Raccoon said
Goombas with Racoon tails and Fireball Piranha plants (with different colour schemes) blew my mind!
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 1:57PM Afoo said
Mario should swallow enemies and gain their abilities. Also he should roll into a ball and drop bombs.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 8:18PM Magnux said
Yay for Mario... but where oh where is poor Luigi? He gets to get scared in an old spooky house, what fun is that, while his brother is out having a blast. Can we get Luigi back with Mario and do two players like before?!
Already have this bad boy on pre-order along with Mario Kart 7 and Paper Mario for 3DS. Oh and Skyward Sword as well for the Wii... WiiU next summer hope they dont make the same mistake and come out with first party games sooner than 8 months later.
Already have this bad boy on pre-order along with Mario Kart 7 and Paper Mario for 3DS. Oh and Skyward Sword as well for the Wii... WiiU next summer hope they dont make the same mistake and come out with first party games sooner than 8 months later.
Posted: Oct 21st 2011 9:54PM CrashMan said
the power of the tanooki suit shall be mine once agaaaaaaaaaaain!!!
also, boomerang is cool.
also, boomerang is cool.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2011 3:48AM HiberN81 said
This is the reason why I bought a 3DS. I CANNOT WAIT TO PLAY IT!
Posted: Oct 22nd 2011 1:35PM Timerider said
Wait for new 3DS model, or buy one now for this and Mario Kart?
Don't make me choose!
Don't make me choose!
