Super Mario 3D Land 3DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2011
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Metascore
90 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 82 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 434 Ratings

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  • Summary: Get Ready for a New Spin on a Familiar Tail. Super Mario 3D Land reinvents everything fans love about Mario gaming with the first platforming environment in true 3D, without the need for special glasses. Players will experience a new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping and stomping on enemies throughout the levels. Tanooki Mario returns: The fan-favorite Tanooki suit makes its first appearance on the Nintendo 3DS. Use the Tanooki suit’s tail to attack enemies or float gently down from great heights. These abilities help players move through the 3D environments with more confidence. 3D visuals make it easier for players to judge the depths and distances in their environments. Players can more accurately judge the jump to the next platform or how far Mario is from a question block. New and familiar abilities add unique game-play strategies to the adventure. Mario can perform a rolling somersault attack or run fast with a dash move. The Circle Pad gives players complete control to confidently move Mario through fun and challenging environments. New enemies include Goombas with tails, tall stacks of Goombas and a Piranha Plant that spits ink to obscure a player’s view. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. GameShark
    Dec 19, 2011
    100
    There's no question – if you own a 3DS, this is the best game on the platform, and instantly worthy of a purchase. It's one of the best portable platformers I've ever played (and I've had my fair share), and an almost shockingly good Mario title on any platform.
  2. Eurogamer Sweden
    Nov 22, 2011
    100
    Super Mario 3D Land is a perfect blend between the new and the old. It's a near perfect piece of Nintendo entertainment and the best game in the series since the masterpiece Super Mario 64.
  3. Machinima
    Jan 9, 2012
    85
    Those looking for a solid platforming experience probably won't find a better one on the 3DS.
  4. Gamekult
    Nov 10, 2011
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 166
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 166
  3. Negative: 10 out of 166
  1. Dude45
    10
    The Absolute best Mario I have played in years and the best platformer at that. The begining levels are easy enouph to let you get the hang of it, but is easily made up for by the challenge of the special levels, the graphics look very well and polished like Nintendo quality
    Great game everyone should own    … Expand
  2. Kirby-Force
    8
    The Graphics Are Great, The 3D Works Really Well, And The Gameplay Is Smashin' Though The Game Seems A Little Too Easy, As I Got To World 3 In Just Under An Hour.… Expand
  3. zackzeeper
    7
    I loved this game for all of the 2 hours of game play. The game play its self is great. The controls are fantastic the maps look beautiful with the 3d on and it is just generally fun to play. The only problem is that it is so short. Finishing the first 8 worlds took me about 2 hours. Still worth the purchase just a bit disappointed with the length.… Expand
  4. Zelda-not-waifu
    0
    It's just the same thing we've seen one million times before, no innovation,no challenge,no excitement. Just the same game as before with same added 3D ooooh! In summary a boring tedious platformer that adds nothing new to the table.
    Wait for something good.    … Expand

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