Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: [DSiWare] Thanks to the runaway success of Super Mini Mario World, Mario and Pauline have expanded their toy-filled theme park and invited everyone to the opening celebration – everyone, that is, except Donkey Kong, who was too late to get in. Donkey Kong decides to crash the party and[DSiWare] Thanks to the runaway success of Super Mini Mario World, Mario and Pauline have expanded their toy-filled theme park and invited everyone to the opening celebration – everyone, that is, except Donkey Kong, who was too late to get in. Donkey Kong decides to crash the party and kidnaps Pauline along the way. Can Mario and his Mini Marios rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong’s clutches yet again? Make sure to explore the Construction Zone, where you’ll find all the tools needed to make your own original levels. You can then share your masterpieces or download levels created by others, via a local wireless connection or with broadband Internet access and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    90
    Without a doubt the most notable game on DSiWare to date and probably the best. It is full of fun and strategy and has tons of replayability, even without the level editing and sharing. If you own a DSi, this is a must.
  2. Everyeye.it
    90
    One of the best DsiWare: a complex add-on that includes more than 100 levels and a rich editor.
  3. GameFocus
    89
    Without a doubt, this is the first true ‘must-own’ DSiWare title available. Mario vs Donkey Kong: Minis March Again is a simple and fun title that will have you spending hours enjoying the gameplay involved.
  4. 1UP
    83
    A so-called sequel that doesn't really look or feel much different from the last one. However, that just means it fits perfectly on DSiWare, where casual, quick-hit software is the focus. And regardless, there are plenty of new, fun levels.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    82
    There’s a ton of levels and bonus content to explore for the reasonable price tag.
  6. Modojo
    80
    Despite the fact that you'll need to pick up a DSi to play it (there's no plan for a cartridge version), Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! is an outstanding game.
  7. Edge Magazine
    70
    Granted, this is hardly the most drastic of sequels, but it didn’t need to be: instead, it stands as an indicator that, even as the DSi heads ever deeper into the online space, on some level at least, it’s still business as usual.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
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  1. JasonPilcher
    Jun 11, 2009
    10
    The game isn't getting a ten because it's revolutionary or anything of the sort. The game is getting a ten because this is exactlyThe game isn't getting a ten because it's revolutionary or anything of the sort. The game is getting a ten because this is exactly the game the DSiWare service needed from the start. I feel like I got more value from this release than I have since any game I've purchased since MadWorld.… Expand
  2. ItsAllOgre5
    Sep 23, 2017
    9
    This was the best DSiWare game. I spent many, many hours on the level creator, crafting devious puzzles. A lot of the other user levels wereThis was the best DSiWare game. I spent many, many hours on the level creator, crafting devious puzzles. A lot of the other user levels were great, too. Even though the servers are dead, I still recommend this title for its fun campaign. Plus, I'm sure some people are working on some homebrew method to revive the stage sharing community.… Expand
  4. mmadnessgames
    Nov 14, 2016
    6
    After completing every level on Tipping Stars, this was pretty underwhelming.
    The puzzles are less clever and they're much smaller / easier.    After completing every level on Tipping Stars, this was pretty underwhelming.
    The puzzles are less clever and they're much smaller / easier.

    It seems like most of the reviews on here are positive because the game is a DSiWare title.
    But, to me, that doesn't make it any better than if it happened to be a full retail release.
    It may have been substantially cheaper, back in the day, but it isn't much cheaper now.

    This game cost me AU$12 to download on Nintendo eShop and I just bought a copy of Mini-Land Mayhem with manual and box on eBay for AU$15, including postage. So, there's no reason to rate this higher because of the DSiWare factor.

    Tipping Stars was criticized for not introducing any new mechanics. But, at least TS did new things with old mechanics. Not to mention the crazy monkey that possesses mini-Mario.

    Minis March Again offers nothing new. It is basically just a bunch of new levels for Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis. And, much like it's predecessor, the puzzles require very little strategy. The solutions are almost always straight-forward. It rarely took me more than a minute or two to figure out a level.

    There isn't much thinking involved. Instead, the difficulty revolves around remembering an exact sequence of events and being able to rapidly tap the screen according to the path you are creating. Playing Minis March Again reminds me of playing Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution; it is (somewhat) challenging and addictive, but it isn't very stimulating. Having said all that, it is (probably) more stimulating than most video games.

    If it wasn't for one particularly frustrating boss level (3+ / Donkey Kong), I might have given it a seven instead of a six.    … Expand

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#16 Best DS Game of 2009
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#54 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009