New Super Mario Bros stays true to the classic system that has made the series the greatest in video game history.
User Rating: 9 | New Super Mario Bros. DS
If you ever played any Super Mario Bros game in the past and enjoyed it this game is worth buying. The title explains itself I mean come on its Super Mario. It is much like the classic Mario games run, jump on enemies and reach the end of the level, while also uncovering all the secrets on the way to. The game follows a map system much like Super Mario Bros 3 or Super Mario World. The levels are fairly short but are still very enjoyable. There are 8 playable worlds in all with about 10 levels each. In each level there are 3 star coins in which you can find to access other areas on the map. This adds more playing time and fun because you have the urge to unlock everything. The gameplay is spectacular because it follows much the same system that has worked for twenty years. The game features three new items. There are two new styles of mushrooms, the mini shroom and mega shroom. The mini shroom sinks you to a very small size so you can squeeze into small places to access star coins and other secrets. The mega shroom take it by the name grows you very large allowing you to walk through the level destroying everything in your path. The last item is the koopa shell, all three of these items are great but are very rare, they don't occur often which is somewhat disappointing. For most of the levels you will be using your standard fire balls to take care of your enemy's. Each world features a sub castle and a main castle each castle has a boss mostly different versions of baby bowser. The bosses aren't that great because you can easily take care of them with your fireballs. However the bosses still are a fun addition to the game. The game also features a multiplayer mode, you can go up against your friends which is pretty fun. There are also many minigames most of which are features in Super Mario 64. The multiplayer and mini games are great additions but the main thing to this game is the single player mode. The gameplay in this game is the best part and any game would know that.
The graphics in this game are really good for the Nintendo DS. However this game does not use the full capabilities of the DS because it is a side scroller. Still, the graphics look very clean and are excellent.
The sound in this game is good, mostly consisting of the traditional Mario sounds. The music in this game consists of classic songs and new ones, but the new songs are not as memorable.
The game has great value because you will find your self coming back to this game to find that one secret or one star coin that you missed.
So overall this game is spectacular and should be in any DS owners collection. 
