Super Mario 3D Land

A New Look at Mario as He Jumps into 3D

Past Mario games have let the blue-suspendered hero roam around fully rendered 3D landscapes. Now, for the first time, players can see true depth of their environment without the need for special glasses. Super Mario is a 3D evolution of classic Mario platforming featuring new level designs and challenges.

Super Mario 3D Land features

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. Or, as Tanooki Mario, he can use his tail to hover, perform floating jumps or attacks.
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.

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The Nintendo 3DS had a troubled launch, mainly due to a lack of new quality games, leading to not only fan dismay and a price drop, but one of the few years that Nintendo's profits have declined. Thankfully, Nintendo didn't give up, and Super Mario 3D Land has started what looks...read full review

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