New Super Mario Bros 2 announced for 3DS - August 2012

I find it hilarious that alot of you guys have a negative vibe towards this series. NSMBWii was actually an improvement over the DS version. I expect improvements for this game as well. The "New" series is one of Nintendo's top selling franchises. They would be stupid to just stop making them now. In a way they are smart to release these games with this art style. The assets are easily transferable from one system to another. That does not mean copy and paste levels either. I mean character designs, enemy designs etc. They can introduce new enemies and new levels without redoing all the "basic" assets all over again. This gives Nintendo time to concentrate on gameplay improvements instead of worrying about graphics. They can create the game faster and provide real improvements such as better level design, better play mechanics etc.

What your saying is...this is a lazy game designed for quick ports?

No sale.
 
At first glance, SMG2 was "just an expansion". NSMBWii was "the DS game with rushed multiplayer". SM3DL was "not SMG and not NSMB". All those turned out pretty damn good. If at first glance, NSMB2 is "more of the same", then I'll take it.
 
So much stupid in this I'm not going to argue. Have fun playing recycled shit.

We will. Thanks.

Only interested if there's local co-op (online would be a bonus). Unless of course there's some amazing new features that differentiate it from the last two games.

I would kill over if it supported 4 players in some way. I really loved that aspect of the Wii game. Some serious fun playing that.

At first glance, SMG2 was "just an expansion". NSMBWii was "the DS game with rushed multiplayer". SM3DL was "not SMG and not NSMB". All those turned out pretty damn good. If at first glance, NSMB2 is "more of the same", then I'll take it.

Yep, fact of the matter is I loved them. More is a fantastic thing to me, and the masses of others that will buy it. I dont have a problem with someone else not being a fan, just don't get upset if I dont have the same tastes as you. Deal with it.
 
Nintendo would cause mass confusion if they released games titled "New Super Mario Bros. 2" and "Super Mario Bros. 4" even remotely close to each other.

It's been roughly 24 years since SMB3. Bringing out a number 4 now would probably confuse those not aware of the original three. Wouldn't be surprised if Mario Bros 4 was more of an internal name for this game.
 
Did you quote the wrong post or did you not comprehend anything it said?

Jist of it was "I love it cos the crap art style means we can get loads of similar looking mario games fast!!!"

I want 1 mario platformer every couple of years and each one vastly different and vastly better than the last....like they used to be!

I don't want this boring Flash series. It's only benefit is big sales for nintendo and pushing 3ds sales.
 
Jist of it was "I love it cos the crap art style means we can get loads of similar looking mario games fast!!!"

I want 1 mario platformer every couple of years and each one vastly different and vastly better than the last....like they used to be!

I don't want this boring Flash series. It's only benefit is big sales for nintendo and pushing 3ds sales.

I find it hilarious that alot of you guys have a negative vibe towards this series. NSMBWii was actually an improvement over the DS version. I expect improvements for this game as well. The "New" series is one of Nintendo's top selling franchises. They would be stupid to just stop making them now. In a way they are smart to release these games with this art style. The assets are easily transferable from one system to another. That does not mean copy and paste levels either. I mean character designs, enemy designs etc. They can introduce new enemies and new levels without redoing all the "basic" assets all over again. This gives Nintendo time to concentrate on gameplay improvements instead of worrying about graphics. They can create the game faster and provide real improvements such as better level design, better play mechanics etc.
oh no how horrible
 
Yeah NSMB was good, light-hearted Mario entertainment, NSMBWii quite a lot better with playful level designs, more challenge, more to do. Hopefully this takes it even farther in the crazy level department. Don't care what Mario looks like.
 
Everything someone doesn't like is a Flash game. FFIV PSP? Flash game. Super Meat Boy? Flash game. Minecraft? Flash game IN JAVA.

The kids of today and their kooky slang. Well at least it's moved away from just 2D games being accused of being made in Flash.
 
NSMB was a quality game, but nowhere near the older Mario games in my opinion.

However, Mario games of all sort just fit portables so fucking well it's already bought.
 
The kids of today and their kooky slang. Well at least it's moved away from just 2D games being accused of being made in Flash.

Flash = soulless bland art style.

Look at that Mario 3esque screen shot....they took something timeless mario and made it look like a fan project complete with peache's castle in the background.

When the Mario 4 rumors came out, I thought Nintendo had moved on and realised after 3DLand where they should be going, but I was wrong!
 
Seems very lazy. I like the fact that the P-wing meter is back as it means the level design will have to change but on the screen-shots they showed, you can see the terrain is pretty much flat and the world themes are the same AGAIN. Change at least that FFS! NSMBWii was a huge improvement on the DS version, so there's still hope, but this being on a handheld...wait and see.
 
well it looks like new super mario bros., but wii was way better than the first ds one so this will probably still be alrig-

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is that a p-meter and bolted on block


mother of god

A p-meter. Holy fucking yes!
 
I still would much rather prefer a 3DS version of Mario Sunshine/Galaxy, but this looks decent...I guess. Hopefully the music is better than NSMB's was.

Kinda disappointed, though. Tired of NSMB -- now I'm expecting even less from the Wii U version.
 
So as usual, 3D mario and Kirby gets all the risks and production value and NMB gets the "let the level designer play with old assets" treatment... I didn't like the level design of the two first (feels too forced, not mario for me) so i'll probably pass!
 
Flash = soulless bland art style.

Look at that Mario 3esque screen shot....they took something timeless mario and made it look like a fan project complete with peache's castle in the background.

When the Mario 4 rumors came out, I thought Nintendo had moved on and realised after 3DLand where they should be going, but I was wrong!

A bit loosey goosey with that one.
 
Is it me, or does it looks like almost exactly like NSMBWii? Holy crap at the laziness of Nintendo. Dunno if I'll buy it AGAIN.
 
Whole use of the term is just so wrong. The medium doesn't measure the quality of the art style, talented people have made great-looking stuff even in Flash.

A mario game should even be considered even flashesque.

NSMB is just a really lazy bland cash grab for Nintendo.

I'm just sad that after a decade of no 2D mario....we got this.

It's like SMW and Yoshi's ISland never existed. The best goddam mario games are forgotten and SM3 is just raped for shits and giggles to keep the hardcore happy.
 
A mario game should even be considered even flashesque.

NSMB is just a really lazy bland cash grab for Nintendo.

I'm just sad that after a decade of no 2D mario....we got this.

It's like SMW and Yoshi's ISland never existed. The best goddam mario games are forgotten and SM3 is just raped for shits and giggles to keep the hardcore happy.

You need to take a break and stop posting about this game.
 
On a side note, has anyone thought about the implications of Mario 2D launching in August?

Pretty all of us were expecting it to be scheduled for November/December, on top of that now we know Animal crossing will be out in October, so now it seems there are potentially several other big unannounced games for 3DS that should arrive by the end of the year, we only have to wait till E3 to know what tricks Nintendo has got in its sleeve.
 
A mario game should even be considered even flashesque.

NSMB is just a really lazy bland cash grab for Nintendo.

I'm just sad that after a decade of no 2D mario....we got this.

It's like SMW and Yoshi's ISland never existed. The best goddam mario games are forgotten and SM3 is just raped for shits and giggles to keep the hardcore happy.

You, sir, are a angry person
 
On a side note, has anyone thought about the implications of Mario 2D launching in August?

Pretty all of us were expecting it to be scheduled for November/December, on top of that now we know Animal crossing will be out in October, so now it seems there are potentially several other big unannounced games that should arrive by the end of the year, we only have to wait till E3 to know what tricks Nintendo has got in its sleeve.

They are really packing the year pretty tightly. I suppose I shouldnt be too surprised, but still, theres a lot coming this year that I want.
 
Hopefully the Wii-U Mario is something absolutely fresh and amazing looking. This kinda sequel makes Mario games feel entirely played out to me. Looks like theyve just re-used previous backgrounds. Terrible.
 
A mario game should even be considered even flashesque.

NSMB is just a really lazy bland cash grab for Nintendo.

I'm just sad that after a decade of no 2D mario....we got this.

It's like SMW and Yoshi's ISland never existed. The best goddam mario games are forgotten and SM3 is just raped for shits and giggles to keep the hardcore happy.

...Really?
 
A mario game should even be considered even flashesque.

NSMB is just a really lazy bland cash grab for Nintendo.

I'm just sad that after a decade of no 2D mario....we got this.

It's like SMW and Yoshi's ISland never existed. The best goddam mario games are forgotten and SM3 is just raped for shits and giggles to keep the hardcore happy.

You forgot we got Yoshi's Island DS, hm?
 
I think a few tears need to be wiped away!

I was a fan of NSMB, despite how little of a challenge it provided, so I'll be there Day 1 for this.
 
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