Super Mario 3D Land facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Super Mario 3D Land |
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| Developer(s) | Nintendo EAD Tokyo |
| Publisher(s) | Nintendo |
| Director(s) | Koichi Hayashida |
| Producer(s) | Yoshiaki Koizumi |
| Composer(s) | Asuka Hayazaki Mahito Yokota Shigetoshi Gohara Takeshi Hama Yuya Takezawa |
| Series | Super Mario |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release date(s) | Original release:
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| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Super Mario 3D Land is an exciting platformer released by Nintendo in 2011. It was made especially for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console. The game first came out in Japan on November 3, 2011. It then arrived in America on November 13, 2011, and in Europe on November 18, 2011.
In this game, players control Mario as he goes on an adventure. You can use cool power-ups like the Tanooki Suit, which lets Mario float. There's also the Boomerang Flower, which gives Mario a boomerang to throw. You'll also find classic power-ups such as the Super Mushroom, Fire Flower, and Super Star. A follow-up game, Super Mario 3D World, was released for the Wii U in November 2013.
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Gameplay Basics
Super Mario 3D Land mixes classic 2D Mario gameplay with 3D exploration. This means you get the best of both worlds! You run and jump through levels, trying to reach the flagpole at the end. The game uses the 3D features of the Nintendo 3DS to make levels feel deeper. This helps you judge jumps and find hidden secrets.
Power-Ups and Abilities
Mario has many special abilities to help him on his journey.
- Tanooki Mario: This popular power-up lets Mario float gently after a jump. He can also do a tail whip attack.
- Boomerang Mario: With this power-up, Mario can throw a boomerang. It's great for hitting enemies from a distance or collecting coins.
- Super Mushroom: Makes Mario bigger and stronger.
- Fire Flower: Lets Mario throw fireballs at enemies.
- Super Star: Makes Mario invincible for a short time. He can run through enemies without taking damage.
Game Story
The story in Super Mario 3D Land begins when a strong storm blows away all the leaves from the Tail Tree. This tree is very important to the Mushroom Kingdom. Princess Peach then sends Mario to investigate. He soon finds out that Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach! Bowser is using the leaves from the Tail Tree to give his minions Tanooki powers. Mario must travel through many worlds to save the princess and stop Bowser's plans.
Critical Reception
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Super Mario 3D Land was very popular with video game critics. Many praised its fun gameplay and clever level design.
- IGN, a well-known gaming website, gave the game a high score of 9.5 out of 10.
- Official Nintendo Magazine rated it 94%.
- GameSpot gave the game a good score of 8 out of 10.
Overall, the game earned a score of 90 out of 100 on Metacritic. This website collects many reviews to give an average score. This shows that most critics really enjoyed the game.
Images for kids
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Mario jumping in World 1-1. The player's extra lives and reserved power-up can be viewed and accessed from the touchscreen.
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Super Mario 3D Land screenshots shown at GDC 2011
See also
In Spanish: Super Mario 3D Land para niños
