Super Mario 3D Land

Platforms

• Nintendo 3DS

  Nov 13, 2011

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  9.1

  playscore

  8.8

  30 Critics

  9.8

  273K Players

30 critic reviews · 39 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Games Radar+

  9.0

  Again, compared to the depth of Galaxy that sounds lacking, but the quickness to the levels makes 3D Land more addictive, as you’ll feel like completing just one more stage before closing your 3DS and returning your attention to whatever is happening in real life. Unlike the running mechanic, this change in styles with the level design didn’t leave us wanting.

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  Nintendo Insider

  10

  Super Mario 3D Land is an embodiment of what the Nintendo 3DS has been lacking since launch. Whilst many decry Nintendo for falling back upon their tried and tested franchises, it is the arrival of Mario – the consumer familiarity of his blue dungarees, red cap, and that magnificent moustache – that will, at last, provide the much-needed boost to turn the handheld’s fortunes around, and through one of the most enjoyable handheld releases I’ve ever encountered.

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  COGconnected

  10

  Overall, Super Mario 3D Land alone is one of the best reasons to buy a 3DS. The gameplay is fun, creative, friendly, but also challenging at times. At this point, it is THE 3DS game that everyone was hoping for and it did not fail expectations. In fact, it is so good that it really makes me look forward to what other first-party games Nintendo will offer in the future but I don’t see how they can top this one at this time.

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  Giant Bomb

  8.0

  I don't know that I'd go quite that far--the slow start burns up a lot of levels with areas that aren't particularly challenging or effective as tutorial sequences to prepare you for the rest of the game. But if you've already made the investment in a 3DS and you're looking for something--anything--that resembles a must-own game, Super Mario 3D Land is precisely that.

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  Game Trailers

  9.2
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  The Escapist

  9.0

  Despite a few odd quirks, Super Mario 3D Land is a great 3DS game that goes back to its roots in being a solid platformer that's a blast to play, even if there's the occasional bout of dying a dozen times due to a misjudgment of leaping distance. While it would've been nice to see Mario and company in a new story other than the standard "rescue Princess Peach" plot we've seen before, the extras and secret stages more than enough make up for it.

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  Edge

  8.0

  It homes in, with a clockmaker’s precision and a playful gleam in its eye, on what Mario does best.

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  Video Gamer

  9.0

  It is, then, a step back and a leap forward. As a gateway drug for those reluctant to embrace Mario in three dimensions, Super Mario 3D Land should be a huge success. And if Nintendo does manage to convince that audience, that's something for us all to be excited about. After all, next time, he won't have to wait around for anyone to catch up.

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  CVG

  9.0

  Conflicted throughout, but still an undeniable 3DS achievement. Wait for it to get its act together and the game soars. Well, flutters.

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  GameSpot

  8.0

  The gyrometer is used at binocular stations in certain stages. These stations let you search out hidden toads that shriek with delight and throw star coins or other power-ups at you. Despite the fact these features lack the imagination seen in the game’s level design, Super Mario 3D Land is still a delight. With well-realized stages and responsive controls, it's an easy recommendation for all action-loving 3DS owners.

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