Lets Discuss Super Mario 3D Land

[supermario128]

I enjoyed 3D Land quite a bit. I really admire how it combined the best of both 2D and 3D Mario games into one great game. To me, 3D Mario games are a great experience, but 2D games are always more fun to play. This game fits right in between providing a great experience and still being a lot of fun. That being said, it isn't the longest game ever unless you go for 100%. I beat the game with 4 stars within two weeks, but still need to get all the gold flagpoles...

The game play is similar to 2D Mario games where you try to reach the end of a level while collecting star coins along the way, only this time you move along in a 3D space, while playing the game in 3D. In my opinion the 3D really does make a difference and looks great. You can especially see the difference when you are in those special 3D rooms because if the 3D is off it looks like the blocks are connected, while they are apart with 3D on. The music is great as well. The game itself is pretty easy until you get to world 8 of the "special" worlds, and even then only the last few levels are hard. Of course, for first time players I'm sure it will get tougher much earlier on. We have to remember that playing every Mario game will make them all seem easy to us. lol

As for how things will play out in the future... I'm sure Nintendo will continue to make 2D and 3D Mario games, but now they will make games like this that are a combination of the two as well. Each of the 3 provide a different experience, but they are all great games. Looking forward to the 2D game for the 3DS this year! Hopefully New Super Mario World.