SummaryNew Super Mario Bros. 2 is a traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and loads of other favorite characters from the popular Mario series. The game was created specifically as a pick-up-and-play experience that can be instantly enjoyed by players of all skill levels on the Nintendo 3DS system
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Nintendo
New Super Mario Bros. 2
3DS
Released On:
Aug 19, 2012
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
66% Positive
46 Reviews
46 Reviews
34% Mixed
24 Reviews
24 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Aug 2, 2012
91
With its well-balanced gameplay and the high long-term play value, New Super Mario Bros. 2 offers a nearly perfect Jump & Run experience. The levels and boss fights could be much more difficult.
Aug 23, 2012
85
While it doesn't offer anything new and innovative, the new adventure of Mario is by all means faithful to the high quality standards set by its predecessors.
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
48% Positive
474 Ratings
474 Ratings
41% Mixed
404 Ratings
404 Ratings
10% Negative
100 Ratings
100 Ratings
Jun 30, 2026
10
Ce jeux est excellent et les pièces rajoute vraiment quelque chose de satisfassent
Feb 25, 2026
10
I like this ****'s my second favorite.Well, I know everyone's going to say things like, "Oh man, but New Super Mario U is better, dude. I haven't played that game, I prefer this one."
Aug 27, 2012
80
Mario and Luigi return to their 2D home and the end result is a work that will appeal both to veterans and newcomers.
Aug 1, 2012
80
Whatever the case, New Super Mario Bros. 2 is an ideal second course for 3DS owners that enjoyed Super Mario 3D Land so much.
Aug 20, 2012
74
Don't get me wrong. New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a good game. It just doesn't seem infused with quite the right mix of Mario magic to make it a great game.
Aug 14, 2012
70
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a single-player construct through and through, and tossing in an extra player doesn't do it many favours, particularly in the limited confines of a handheld screen.
Aug 8, 2012
60
This New Mario is more than ever a gold-hungry race. There's not much novelty there, but an almost shoot'em up like approach to patterns and skill in order to reach the goal of 1 million coins. But the game remains easy, and with the addition of a DLC policy, it seems like even Nintendo itself doesn't care that much anymore for pushing the boundaries of game design and appearing different.
Mar 6, 2025
10
A game that suffers from its reputation like no other. New Super Mario Bros differs fatally from its comrades in some respects. Points that are rarely considered. These include the game's brilliant graphics, which look just too enchanting on the 3DS. It's definitely a good game, which is perfect for playing on the handheld from time to time.
Jul 1, 2025
7
New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a fun game, but I feel bad whenever I play it. It's like a bag of chips. I'm excited going in, but when I finish, I feel like a piece of human garbage. It's a junk food game.
Sep 10, 2026
4
My wife is crying, her boyfriend is glaring at me from across the room, all while they’re trying to console the kids and tell them that this monster will melt away when he gets an angry C&D from daddy Nintendo
Apr 5, 2024
4
Thoses bad sounds clips are too repetitive. I do not like about it on Castle Levels
