Hey guys 

I was was almost ordering New Super Mario Bros. 2   but then wondered how different it is from the Wii or DS game? So I hesitated (it wont even be out untill later thiis month in europe)

Does anyone already have it and can share impressions?

Do the coins actually have a game changing purpose? Or can you ignore them? 

How does it stand agaisnt the other 2 games ?  Better worse? 

Is it easier harder? Is more happening?

can I finally kick turtle shells again upwards ;)?

Thanks.

Lots of questions!

Well, it's almost the same as the Wii and DS game. If you like it to be different, it's not for you.

I have it and I love it. If you have the chance you might want to try a demo (if available) before buying.

You'll gather lots of coins even when you ignore them. :P When you gather 1 million coins the start screen changes. Apart from that there's not much purpose to them.

I like it about the same as the other 2 games.

Difficulty level is subjective... I found it to be very easy. I beat Bowser after less than 4 hours. It gets a bit more challenging if you want all Star coins and Moon coins (In the special Star World you collect Moon coins instead of Star coins. :P)

Turtle shells cannot be kicked upwards. :/

Hope this helps.

You can also read some impressions here:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=146017
and here:
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=145815