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Dec 20, 201096If you like puzzle games, Mario games, Donkey Kong games, games you can pick up any time on the go and jump into without missing a beat, adorable games, or even if you just like a good brain-teasing challenge, you will absolutely love it.
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Feb 17, 201190Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is by far the most comprehensive of the four entries into the action puzzle series. Nintendo has gone the extra mile to pack in as many new elements as possible, whilst bulking up and tweaking the existing aspects to near perfect levels.
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Feb 1, 201190Not a major overhaul of Mario vs. DK, just a few tweaks to make this the best in the series yet. [Feb 2011, p.88]
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Dec 20, 201090It's a splendid casual game for commuters or for people who simply wish to pass the day faster than a flip of a Mario coin.
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Dec 19, 201090Lots of gameplay, great graphics, a wonderful soundtrack and flawless touchscreen controls make Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! a worthy addition to an often-overlooked franchise.
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Dec 19, 201090The ability to create your own levels, share them online, and compete in Nintendo sanctioned design contests gives Mini-Land Mayhem major replay value.
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Feb 27, 201188Even better than the prequel, the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an addictive little gem with compelling gameplay, exceptional music and a Creator Mode which boosts the not-so-incredible longevity. One of the best games on the DS, period.
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Jan 3, 201188There may not have been too many changes to the series since its GBA inception, Mario vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is an incredibly enjoyable puzzler that will keep you occupied for hours on end.
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Feb 2, 201186The new Mario vs. Donkey Kong is extremely addictive, a game that shows the Nintendo's skills to create superb gameplay dynamics.
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Mar 21, 201185Mario vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is an impressive entry into the platform puzzling genre on the DS and a fantastic follow-up to previous entries in the series.
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Feb 18, 201185You already know the characters by heart, and gameplay is undoubtedly funny, yet it's the level editor that makes this game really shine.
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Feb 8, 201185More of the same stuff, but this time slightly improved. This particular way of understanding the strategy under Mario's eyes is quite entertaining, but's lacking some new features. A worth-buying game for fans of the genre.
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Dec 20, 201085Play for a little, get a hit of Mario nostalgia, challenge your brain, and continue with the rest of your day. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem makes for a great gaming fix.
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Mar 8, 201183Be warned, mind: there's a slight tendency towards random outcomes. [Jan 2011, p.62]
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Dec 20, 201083"Quotation Forthcoming"
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Dec 19, 201083Despite some reluctance to simple management gameplay, Mini-Land Mayhem outperformed my expectations. Play it on the go, at home, or on the toilet seat. Just don't clog the drain.
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Apr 14, 201182Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is fun and challenging. Everybody who's into die red cap plumber will have fun with this one. I love those minis trembling around to hit good old Donkey Kong.
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Mar 1, 201181Miniland Mayhem is one of those games whose mechanics get into your brain. Although it doesn't evolve in graphics and sound in comparison with previous versions, its gameplay does, and that is what really matters.
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Jul 18, 201180If you are looking for something cheap, cheerful but downright fun, this is definitely worth a look-in.
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Feb 25, 201180Although its lacks of significant innovations, Miniland Mayhem proves to be an excellent product that will surely guarantee hours of fun to anyone willing to test his skills with a challenging and addictive puzzle/platform adventure.
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Feb 18, 201180Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is a worthy farewell of this saga to the DS. Though not proposing new features, this new chapter is highly recommended to all lovers of puzzle game and fans of Super Mario.
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Feb 8, 201180Those looking for a one-stop masterclass in elementary game design could do a lot worse than study this.
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Feb 2, 201180Mario Vs Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is the sort of title Nintendo does very well. It's charming, fun and cleverly constructed. And even if it's not what I expected, it's a reminder that I should endeavour to make the portly plumber more of a fixture on my gaming landscape.
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Feb 1, 201180It takes a little while to get going, but once it hits its stride, this clever Lemmings-inspired puzzle game will leave you glued to your dual screens. With 200 levels the longevity should be in place, and so we'll heartily recommend Mario vs. Donkey Kong to any puzzle loving DS owner.
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Jan 31, 201180The level design is superb and the overall mood is pure Nintendo.
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Jan 26, 201180It's one of those games that can quickly get stuck in your head if you let it.
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Jan 17, 201180Whimsical Mario remixes fill the background as you work and play. New downloadable puzzles and challenges offer continuing content to extend the title, giving you something to come back to when the main game is eventually over.
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Dec 20, 201080Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is another strong puzzle game in the MVs.DK series.
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Dec 20, 201080It may be a relatively small improvement but this is definitely the best of the series yet, and as a result one of the DS's best puzzle games.
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Dec 19, 201080Although the bite-sized puzzle play of Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! initially seems no more enthralling than what you could find on a free Flash game site, it takes only a few minutes for the game's quality to shine through.
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Dec 19, 201080It's expertly paced, with bite-sized levels that walk a tightrope between pull-your-hair-out maddening and knowingly easy – and while it can be overwhelming and cause you to doubt yourself, it's always worth it for that moment of relief where it all slots into place.
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Dec 19, 201080Another great round of Mario-themed mini-puzzler fun awaits.
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Dec 19, 201079Those with a keen eye for the nuts and bolts of puzzle composition will walk away moderately enriched by this effervescent anthology of game design haikus.
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Feb 18, 201178It's fun and polished, but it's just a bit too similar to previous versions. [Feb 2011, p.89]
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Dec 19, 201076Good, simple fun, although there's not much to it. If you've played Mario vs. Donkey Kong before, you know how it works. If you haven't, you will after two minutes.
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Dec 20, 201075"Quotation Forthcoming"
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Dec 20, 201075Although Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! is a well-executed title, it's also saddled with outdated mechanics in a genre that doesn't really have that many adherents in the modern gaming world.
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Dec 19, 201075The more challenging aspects take a bit to get to, but when players do reach the Plus Mode and Special Levels, it's worth every second.
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Mar 23, 201170It's certainly a solid addition to the franchise, just not as memorable as previous instalments. [Issue#107, p.113]
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Mar 9, 201170It's a concept explored for the third time in Nintendo DS, but still, there are enough reasons to fight again against Donkey Kong.
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Feb 24, 201170It shows that Nintendo tried their best to do something new with the Mario vs. Donkey Kong franchise, which didn't pan out as hoped for due to a lack of a decent challenge. The level-editor makes up for a lot though, because it allows other players to challenge you with their creativity.
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Feb 22, 201170Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem delivers exactly what it should, and is yet another challenging puzzle games for the Nintendo DS. Fun and well made, but without much innovation.
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Feb 3, 201170Really smart puzzle game with lots of ideas and an easy to use create-a-puzzle mode. A bit too similar to the last game, far too easy in the first hour and a bit repetitive in the end though.
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Feb 2, 201170A title that will be worth a look, therefore, especially for those who take the train.
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Dec 23, 201070In taking away direct control Miniland Mayhem has intensified the appeal to players' protective instinct which exists at the heart of the series. [Jan 2011, p.103]
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Dec 20, 201070Overall, the puzzle gameplay is well-designed and it takes some strategy and a bit of mind flexing to get your Mini Marios going in the right direction.
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Dec 19, 201070A consistently fun time filler that keeps the series' above-average quality streak alive. It may not be the best Mario or Donkey Kong game this year, but out of the few big DS releases this holiday, it's one of the better ones.
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Dec 19, 201070For me, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! scrapes by.
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Mar 14, 201160As a game to stick into your DS and play from time to time, Mini-Land Mayhem will not disappoint. It really does the basics right - very right in fact. Keen puzzle-goers, though, may feel that if it had the charm of Mario and the simple touch controls stripped away, then the game would be a bit too forgettable.
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Feb 5, 201160Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is the worthy successor of the previous episode released on the DS. A fine puzzle game to pick your brains with. Short at first, it still fulfills its goal with additional challenges in the "+" mode, and the editor. It may not be revolutionary concept-wise at all, and even become a little tedious for some, but fans of the genre will be satisfied, thanks to great production values and a solid level design.
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Dec 20, 201060If you're looking for casual puzzling that gives you plenty of game time for your buck, Mini-Land Mayhem is decent for fans and great for newcomers. Let's just hope that next time, Nintendo does a major overhaul instead of a tiny tune-up.