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Developer: Nintendo EAD
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: NES, PlayChoice-10, SNES, GBA, Wii, 3DS, Wii U
Size: 2 Mb
Price: $4.99/€4.99/£3.49
Release Date: May 16, 2013 (America, Europe)

Well, here it is, the long awaited sequel to the adventure that really changed the video game industry. It seems...quite a bit different. Good, but different.

Story:

One night, Mario had a strange dream. He found himself climbing a long staircase leading up to a mysterious door. Opening the door, Mario's eyes fell upon an incredible world unlike anything he'd ever seen. A quiet voice spoke to Mario, saying,

"Welcome to Subcon, the land of dreams. Our once-beautiful world now suffers at the hands of the evil Wart. Please help us! Only you can free us from his tyranny. Oh, and remember one thing: Wart hates vegetables."

However, before Mario could figure out what was happening, he suddenly awoke on his bed and realized that it was all a dream. The next day, while heading out to a picnic with his friends Luigi, Princess Toadstool, and Toad, Mario told the tale of his strange dream. Hearing this was quite a shock to his friends, who all had the very same dream the night before.

Upon arriving at their picnic spot, the group noticed a small cave. Inside was a long staircase that led up to a door. At the top, the four friends opened the door and stood shocked by what they saw. It was Subcon - the world of their dreams!

Mario discovers that Subcon has been taken over by Wart, and that the events of his dream are true. Mario and co. are now on a quest to defeat Wart and restore peace to the dream world.

Spoiler

At the end of the game Mario, Luigi, Toadstool and Toad are seen being chanted on by the inhabitants of Subcon, who are carrying Wart across the room. Mario then wakes up and wonders about whether the events were really true or just a dream. He then continues sleeping and the game ends.

Screenshots:

Interview:

Wired: http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2011/04/super-mario-bros-2/

Videos:

American Commerical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMFdeYwPEQQ
Japanese Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YE6Zy1Xaiw
Speedrun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TlKmLiWcCo

Reviews:

Gamespot: 8/10
NintendoLife: 8/10

Artwork:

OP Note: SHAMELESS RIPOFFS ARE FUN AREN'T THEY

 

[Talladega Knight]

what's the price of this to transfer over to the wii u if i already own it on the wii?

 

[GulAtiCa]

I don't know, I don't like change.

Spoiler

I look forward to beating this again

 

[Sianos]

Despite being so different from its predecessor, I've always enjoyed this game. <3

It's a quaint little title, unique in its own special way.

 

[Like the hat?]

As the years have gone on, this has become my favorite NES Mario game.

 

[tiggerkiddo]

I liked the music for this game, it was always cool to listen to.

 

[BassForever]

what's the price of this to transfer over to the wii u if i already own it on the wii?

$1 I believe

 

[Effect]

If anyone is curious as to what PlayChoice-10 is here you go.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayChoice-10

 

[Raptomex]

Never a huge fan of this game. Lost Levels (SMB2 Japan) is superior. Although Birdo is pretty kickass.

 

[Talladega Knight]

$1 I believe

thanks

 

[NathanMcMahon]

My secret favorite and goddamn that ending song made the entire journey worth it.

 

[DaBoss]

I don't own a Wii U, but just wanted to say this is my least favorite Mario platforming game. I'm outta here.

 

[GAMERG0D]

what's the price of this to transfer over to the wii u if i already own it on the wii?

NES - $1.00
SNES - $1.50


Looking forward to Super Metroid and this on Thursday.

 

[Rodney McKay]

First GBA game I ever bought. So good.

I should pick this up for my 3DS.

 

[UnlovedJew]

Hated the bs plot twist at the end of the game. Great fun throwing vegetables at enemies though. Mario and Toad for LYFE.

 

[zroid]

I don't own a Wii U, but just wanted to say this is my least favorite Mario game. I'm outta here.

I'm not a big fan either, but I still prefer it to Super Mario Land 1 and 2.

 

[Drago]

Release Date: May 15, 2013 (Japan)

No it's not

Japan gets Pac Man, Mappy, Super Metroid this week

 

[Talladega Knight]

NES - $1.00
SNES - $1.50


Looking forward to Super Metroid and this on Thursday.

here's a question, does the wii u automatically detect if you've purchased these games before? for instance, if i log on to the eshop tomorrow, will it show a discounted price or is there a separate place i need to go to?

 

[TheBear]

I don't think I have ever gotten past the first boss. I think it's time I finished this game.

 

[oatmeal]

I will be buying this...

 

[zroid]

here's a question, does the wii u automatically detect if you've purchased these games before? for instance, if i log on to the eshop tomorrow, will it show a discounted price or is there a separate place i need to go to?

You just need to system transfer. If the games are on your Wii U in Wii Mode, then you'll be good to go.

 

[sphinx]

Hated the bs plot twist at the end of the game. Great fun throwing vegetables at enemies though. Mario and Toad for LYFE.

but there's Luigi's super jump.... he reaches unreachable places

 

[serplux]

No it's not

Japan gets Pac Man, Mappy, Super Metroid this week

Thanks for the catch. I of all people should know this.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

One of a kind game in the series.

 

[daxy]

Spoiler

Along with Super Mario World,

my favorite 2D Mario game, as much as you can count this as a Mario game anyway.

/runs

 

[Electivirus]

I appreciated that this game tried something different, but... yeah, I'm really, REALLY glad that the series didn't stick with that direction. >.>

 

[Slamtastic]

wtf at that japanese commercial

 

[Rickenslacker]

Best NES Mario game.

 

[NotLiquid]

Better than the original.

 

[TreIII]

It's an oddball, but much like Zelda 2: AOL, it's actually on my top 30 list of all time fave games.

With all the "New" stuff Nintendo has done in the last few years, it's always boggled my mind that they never re-visited the 2/USA/DokiDoki formula.

 

[NotLiquid]

It's an oddball, but much like Zelda 2: AOL, it's actually on my top 30 list of all time fave games.

With all the "New" stuff Nintendo has done in the last few years, it's always boggled my mind that they never re-visited the 2/USA/DokiDoki formula.

I can forever dream ;_;

 

[KaYotiX]

Will buy!!

AGAIN!! Always loved SMB 2

 

[bryehn]

Really? Awesome! Happy birthday to me! I beat this game when it first came out on a week I stayed home with chicken pox. Man, this game is the ultimate nostalgia for me. I know it inside and out.

 

[daxy]

I can forever dream ;_;

Such a heartrending image should not exist. Now I too will be haunted forever with the hope of this game.

 

[TreIII]

I can forever dream ;_;

Just one question.

...Why is there a Timer in the corner? 8D

 

[BasilZero]

7.3 out of 10 score for me on this game ;o.

It was OK but not great compared to the other games cause of its style of gameplay being of another Nintendo game.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL127A1EC559F9B43B

^ My playthrough list - replayed the game on the SNES Super Mario All Stars ;o.

Never finished it until I replayed it after so many years later lol.

 

[Chopper]

Is this already on 3DS in Europe? Or is it not and instead coming out on Wii U? Or is it not announced for Europe at all? I don't want NES games on Wii U. Virtual Console is confusing.

 

[entremet]

If anyone is curious as to what PlayChoice-10 is here you go.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayChoice-10

Play choice smb2 looked awesome due to the scanlines.

 

[Aaron Strife]

Just one question.

...Why is there a Timer in the corner? 8D

That was a mockup for a 3D Land sequel in the style of this game.

SMB2 is fucking sweet, maybe I'll pick this up. I never bought the Wii VC version so it'll be full price for me.

It's odd that they're releasing SMB2 before 1, which would make it awesome if they were hinting at something big for the next 3D Mario or something...

 

[TreIII]

That was a mockup for a 3D Land sequel in the style of this game.

SMB2 is fucking sweet, maybe I'll pick this up. I never bought the Wii VC version so it'll be full price for me.

Ahhh, I see.

Anyway, my idea for a "sequel/successor" to SMB2/USA has been the same since NSMBW came out. Now that we have the Koopalings and Junior acting together as a set, and each of them have different attributes that could work within the context of a platformer? Why not have them carry a successor to SMB2?

I mean, 8 different characters with different playstyles, ranging from the "Mario" (Junior), somebody with flutter-jumps (Ludwig), the heavies (Roy, Morton), expert swimmer (Wendy) and etc. This practically writes itself.

Give it some nice co-op, and this could easily be a new game that could give the NSMB series a nice rest for a couple of years on the Wii U or 3DS, I say.

 

[Gorilla Shark]

Mario 2 may not be my favorite Mario game, but it was the first game I was ever all aboard the hype train for.

I asked for it for Christmas in '88 and as a 7 year old was losing my mind waiting for Santa to bring it.

Stayed up as late as I could to play too. Love the game til this day. Can't wait to download it on Friday.

Also, I found out years later that my parents ran around all over town to find me a copy. I wish I would be known enough to tell my pops "please understand"

 

[Rainbow In The Dark]

I have played this game many times, but never could finish it because I always got bored at some point. Still a decent game, though. Also the music of the first level has been stuck in my head since I clicked this thread, thanks OP. :|

 

[Jake Tower]

This is my favorite Mario game. I still have my NES cart.

ProTip: the best character is Toad

 

[ffdgh]

Ahh how I loved to use peach and her floating ability...now if only nintendo would make her playable again for freaking once.

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Some of the best platforming action nintendo has ever made. 6-2 is marvelous.

 

[marc^o^]

As a Master System kid, this was the game I was most jealous about. My cousin had it and I just loved sleeping at her house just to play it.

 

[Darryl]

As a Master System kid, this was the game I was most jealous about. My cousin had it and I just loved sleeping at her house just to play it.

same here, something about this game just made me really jealous as a kid. it played super smooth and it felt like there was so much hidden stuff to explore when i did get to try it out. i've only managed to get just past Birdo. guess i'll have to pick this one up.

 

[Grinchy]

I love this game. I really have only ever used Peach. I'm shocked that people play any of the other characters, except switching to Toad for the sand digging levels.

 

[LeleSocho]

Fuck the haters this game is awesome, SMB2USA>SMB2JP

 

[Monty Mole]

Awesome. Better than all that Gears of Killzone nonsense.