Customer Ratings & Reviews

When i first had gotten the new 3ds the only game i had first bought was smash bros. It was fun, but i wamted more of a test of 3d, to see jow great this new 3ds really was in its 3d aspect. And so a few months pass by, i get the game, and so far i am so happy with my choice. The game isn't as short as many would say. The 8 worlds pass by in a week or two. And then, you gotta collect all star coins there, then you gotta go through all 8 special worlds. Then, well how bout you play it yourself to find out? All in all, for 30 bucks, this game is worth your time.

I got this game for my son and he loves it!!! Works great on his 2DS.

I'll begin by saying that this game has exceeded my expectations. Upon watching online videos, I figured this would be a watered-down Mario Galaxy title, but boy, was I wrong! The videos DO NOT do the game justice. I didn't think Nintendo would have been able to do it, but this is by far the first Mario game in a long time that has retained the uniqueness and charm of the series as I remember it on the NES. New Super Mario Bros. Wii came really close, but Super Mario 3D Land does it for me. ~ First, the power-ups: The Tanooki suit's revival in this game is genius. You can hover with Mario's tail for a while and tail-strike enemies just as you can in Super Mario Bros. 3. I'm a little bummed you can't actually fly this time around, but I'm guessing it wouldn't have worked as well in this title anyway. Fire Mario feels great, too. I haven't played far enough into the game to obtain the Boomerang Bros. suit or Statue suit, but I'm sure they will be awesome too based on what I've seen thus far. ~ Second, the levels: While at first I thought the levels in this game seemed vacuous and dull and too similar to the levels in the Galaxy series based on online videos I've seen, my first hands-on experience with this game proved my initial thoughts to be WAY incorrect. The level designs are brilliant. The designers have packed so many obstacles, enemies, warp pipes, music note blocks, and hidden areas into the levels that the game stays exciting throughout. Also, the levels are not too long since you are timed. Thus, you can get through a level in a few minutes, but if you need more time there are stopwatches you can collect along the way to add valuable seconds to your overall time limit for the level. These come in handy if you want to do some exploring for the three hidden coins in each level. If you're like me and occasionally grow tired of some of the longer levels from Galaxy, then you'll be happy with the quickness yet depth of the levels in 3D Land. The levels look AND feel like actual Mario levels in their design. To top it all off, you'll recognize remakes of some classic Super Mario Bros. 3 tunes, as well! ~ Third, the controls: Mario's signature moves are back: crouch, backflip, long jump, side somersault, wall jump, and ground pound. There is also a new move - the roll - in which Mario can roll forward from the crouching position. The only move that hasn't been brought back is the triple jump, but I don't feel as though it would've been useful in this style of Mario game anyway. The moves are easy to execute with the layout of the 3DS's thumbstick and buttons. Furthermore, controlling Mario feels completely natural. For instance, running with Y and tail-striking enemies along the way is both easy and fun to do! As I mentioned earlier, the Tanooki suit's signature moves are back, too, such as hovering and tail-striking, both of which feel great. ~ Fourth, the graphics and the 3D: The graphics in this game are on par with, if not better than, the graphics in the Galaxy series. Mario, the enemies, and the levels all look stunning. The 3D effect in the game looks stunning, too, and it's awesome to see Mario in full 3D for the first time. The 3D also helps with depth perception, and, as anyone can guess, the ability to see in 3D certainly comes in handy for a platforming title such as Mario in which you have to make perfectly executed jumps. Also, in addition to the 3D slider bar, you can also control the 3D effect by choosing from two 3D options while playing that will provide either a shallower or deeper depth of field, so the 3D is more customizable in this 3DS game than in any other. FINAL THOUGHTS If you don't own a 3DS yet but want one, then this is the time to get it. Super Mario 3D Land, maybe aside from Zelda: OoT or Star Fox 64 (both of which are remakes, anyway), is the best original game on the 3DS, hands-down, and it combines everything gamers adore from Super Mario Bros 1 and 3, and Super Mario 64. From the controls to the level design, every aspect of this game retains the fun and charm of the original NES Mario titles that I remember so fondly but have not seen in any Mario title in recent years.

This Game is overall super fun and amazing! if you are a fan of Super Mario Bros 3. or Super Mario Galaxy you will love this game because Nintendo essentially combined the gameplay elements from both which is genius and fun. This game seems to be a must have for any 3DS owned and Nintendo did a great job on making it feel fresh and on the 3D effects. The added a couple classic suits back to the game like the fire flower and the raccoon which is a joy to see and they also added some new ones like the boomerang suit which is extremely fun! The only thing i don't like about this game is the music they went from an orchestra in the galaxy games and retro remixes of new super Mario bros to just ughh i cant even explain but that's just my opinion and shouldn't be that big of a deal. To me the game is feeling to be a bit short seems like their are only 4 levels + bonus' to every world but like most Mario games it gets alot harder on the later worlds and i haven't played enough to fully judge the length of the game. Even if the game does lack length the secrets and the 3 star coins in each level will have you coming back for more which adds to the almost unlimited replayability that is Mario in the first place. In the end if you own a 3DS do yourself a favor and buy this game its one of the first true must have "Original" titles for the handheld and it doesn't disappoint.

Great 3D and graphics, very fun levels with a lot of replay-ability to master each. Fun, but limited community implementation. As usual, great sound and controls.

I wasn't sure about these new Mario games but I am really impressed on this game. The 3d graphics are amazing for such a low price and I love this game. It is not a easy game compared to the once you would play in the SNES and NES , these have challenges where you must get 3 stars and reach the top of the pole with Luigi and Mario. You must also not loose to much in order to obtain all your gold stars. Great game I would recommend it.

I don't understand the Nintendo hate. When you buy anything Nintendo it is obviously for the 1st party games. This game is just an amazing addition to the Mario franchise. The level design is superb. The new suits and their abilities are just fun to use. The 3D with this game is amazing, the way levels are laid out, the 3D just adds even more depth. Super game, great fun. This is a must own for a 3DS owner.

I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the Gameboy Advance, so I picked up a New 3DS XL and a bunch of games for it. I've played a Mario game here and there, but this got me back into the franchise. The levels are diverse and fun, possibly a little too easy. The 3D is also pretty neat. I was pleasantly surprised to want to play more Mario games after this.

I haven't owned a Nintendo console since the Gameboy Advance, so I picked up a New 3DS XL and a bunch of games for it. I've played a Mario game here and there, but this got me back into the franchise. The levels are diverse and fun, possibly a little too easy. The 3D is also pretty neat. I was pleasantly surprised to want to play more Mario games after this.

Super Mario 3D Land is great both for people who have never played a Mario game and longtime fans of the series. The controls are easy to understand and responsive and the graphics are colorful and well done. The level of challenge is good for young players but optional bonus levels add some real challenge for people looking to test their abilities.

First off I'd like to say i got this for my nephew but when he handed it over for some help i couldn't put it down. I haven't played a Mario game since the GameCube man have i been missing out. The level designs are great and gameplay is as good as i remember. Oh yeah my nephew likes it too great buy!

I got this because it was supposed to really show off the 3D. I guess that was true when it first came out, but there are more current games that show off the 3D capabilities much better. However, the game is still fun. The earlier levels don't take long to complete. Later levels become much more challenging. There is the typical replay you'd expect. Repeating levels to get all the coins, etc. I usually play in short sessions. I'll complete a level or two when I have 10 minutes to kill.

This was a great purchase. Mario games are almost always a no brainer purchase, and this is no exception. Just when you finally beat the game and rescue Princess Toadstool, you don't want to let the game go....and then it offers you even more levels after that. An excellent game.

It's Mario, you can't go wrong. This one is solid and makes great use of the stereoscopic 3D. It's done well and actually adds a lot to the game. Doesn't feel as gimmicky as it does in other 3ds titles. A must own for any 3ds owner.

Like our previous Mario 3DS game this one is also a winner. No doubt we'll spend dozens and dozens of hours playing it, both my wife and I, and it looks fantastic! The 3D effects are so cool to see and experience.

Bought this game for my son's DS not knowing much about it, but he has played it religiously since we bought it. He's only 5, but seems to have picked up the controls well, and has a ton of fun with it!

One of the best Mario games for the 3DS. Much more exciting gameplay-wise and level-wise than New Super Mario Bros 2 for the 3DS. If I was choosing between the two, I would definitely choose this one.

This game had been out awhile since I finally purchased it but I've always loved Mario games and this one was well executed. Isn't too difficult but a good casual platform game.

Super Mario 3D Land steps away from the 2d side scrolling to bring fans that love Mario a taste of that old 64 title. While the platforming environment in 3D can be clunky at times the effect when it works does draw you in even more. However, some players will experience that this new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping can be a hindrance and eye fatiguing which results in turning the 3D off.

I decided to make this the first game I played on my New 3DS. I figured a good classic looking Mario with a 3d twist would be a great introduction to the 3DS world. This game does a good job of implementing some of the cool 3d effects that the 3DS can offer. The game plays with a lot of Mario-esque platforming but with a 3d twist. I never played Mario 64 but I imagine the controls are the same. At first I thought it was kinda short. I got through all 8 worlds pretty quickly over a long Holiday weekend but I was pleasantly surprised they offered some additional special worlds after your first play-through.