Afterthoughts & Lasting Opinions

With the game being released only a few days ago, it gives ample time to think about the what could have been, and what's actually there in New Super Mario Bros. 2. Whether you praise every aspect of the game or criticize even the smallest of details, the game is bound to be a highlight not just for the 3DS, but the general category of handhelds.

So far, what's your opinion of the game? Did it live up to the hype, and what should have been added to meet these expectations? I'm only on World 1, and I'd say I'm pretty content with how it turned out. Collecting all of these coins is something I have to get used to however.

One very lucky person here. Just finished 2-Ghost House( and that ghost was SCARY!)

Whoa, that was pretty fast. Up to World 3 already.

For those that have the game, is it 3DS Game of the Year worthy?

quote canderson

For those that have the game, is it 3DS Game of the Year worthy?

Not in the least! It's entertaining, but for too easy and similar to be considered as a game of the year. Paper Mario will probably take that title eventually. But for now, Super Mario 3D Land is miles in front for 3DS game of the year. It's a hybrid of the positives of side scrolling games + 3D capabilities that's utilized perfectly. (Keep in mind I'm not counting remakes here.)

quote Virtue

quote canderson

For those that have the game, is it 3DS Game of the Year worthy?

Not in the least! It's entertaining, but for too easy and similar to be considered as a game of the year. Paper Mario will probably take that title eventually. But for now, Super Mario 3D Land is miles in front for 3DS game of the year. It's a hybrid of the positives of side scrolling games + 3D capabilities that's utilized perfectly. (Keep in mind I'm not counting remakes here.)

But Super Mario 3D Land came out in 2011. Overall, I do actually prefer this over Super Mario 3D Land.

Fail Virtue.

3D Land is still miles better than NSMB2 and 3D Land was possibly my game of the year for 2011. This game will not be my game of the year for 2012 and might not be top 10. Now don't get me wrong, NSMB2 is a very fun game and it is good. It does a great job as a handheld Mario game with the short but fun levels and an addicting mode in Coin Rush but I've played a lot of new games this year that are better. If we're going by 3DS Game of the Year, that goes to Kid Icarus: Uprising though Tales of the Abyss 3D or Kingdom Hearts: DDD are closing in. I'd get a better opinion on those two games with I finish them.

quote Kokoro

quote Virtue

quote canderson

For those that have the game, is it 3DS Game of the Year worthy?

Not in the least! It's entertaining, but for too easy and similar to be considered as a game of the year. Paper Mario will probably take that title eventually. But for now, Super Mario 3D Land is miles in front for 3DS game of the year. It's a hybrid of the positives of side scrolling games + 3D capabilities that's utilized perfectly. (Keep in mind I'm not counting remakes here.)

But Super Mario 3D Land came out in 2011. Overall, I do actually prefer this over Super Mario 3D Land.

Ohhhhhhhh! Haha, my fault. Shut up Gotenks

In that case, I currently don't even have a favorite 3DS game of 2012. I'd have to wait until the holiday season is over to make a choice. So far, I cant really say there's been seldom "great" games, but rather a large group of good ones. If that makes any sense.