New Super Mario Bros.
About the Game
Mario is back with a fresh new game, this time you will control a 3D Mario in a 2D world! In New Super Mario Bros, your objective is to collect as many coins as you can and unveil all the secrets! It is very simple to eliminate your enemies, simply stomp on their heads and the deed is done. There are a total of 8 worlds, and each one of them feature their own special theme with 10 available levels as well. You have to make sure you survive all the challenges, dodge all the obstacles and reach the black flag at the end of each level. Like always, Mario needs your help to bring back Princess Peach from the hands of Bowser Jr. and his father.
๐ Key Highlights
- Official Nintendo DS Mario platform game.
- Features eight worlds filled with platforming stages.
- Introduces Bowser Jr. as a major antagonist.
- Includes new power-ups and transformations.
- Contains secret exits and hidden paths.
- Supports local multiplayer modes.
- Uses both traditional Mario gameplay and modern visual effects.
๐ The Story
The adventure begins when Mario and Princess Peach are walking near Peach's Castle. A sudden lightning strike hits the castle while Mario investigates the situation. During the confusion, Bowser Jr. kidnaps Princess Peach and escapes.
Mario sets out across the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue her and confront Bowser Jr. and Bowser at the end of the journey.
๐ Explore Eight Different Worlds
The game is divided into eight worlds.
These include:
- World 1
- World 2 (Desert)
- World 3 (Water)
- World 4 (Giant World)
- World 5 (Jungle)
- World 6 (Mountain)
- World 7 (Sky)
- World 8 (Bowser's Castle)
Several worlds contain secret routes that unlock alternate paths and hidden stages.
โญ Power-Ups and Transformations
New Super Mario Bros. introduced several power-ups that were new to the Mario series at the time.
| Power-Up | Effect |
|---|---|
| Super Mushroom | Makes Mario larger |
| Fire Flower | Throws fireballs |
| Blue Shell | Allows Mario to slide inside a shell |
| Mini Mushroom | Shrinks Mario and grants special movement abilities |
| Mega Mushroom | Turns Mario into a giant character for a short time |
The Mega Mushroom became one of the game's most recognizable features.
๐ฐ Familiar Enemies Return
Many classic Mario enemies appear throughout the adventure.
You will encounter:
- Goombas
- Koopa Troopas
- Piranha Plants
- Bullet Bills
- Lakitu
- Dry Bones
- Hammer Bros.
Several bosses also appear at the end of key worlds.
๐ฎ Game Controls
EmulatorJS Controls
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Move | Arrow Keys |
| Jump (A) | X |
| Run / Attack (B) | Z |
| Start | Enter |
| Select | Shift |
| L Button | A |
| R Button | S |
Mobile Controls
- Use the virtual D-Pad to move Mario.
- Tap the jump button to clear obstacles and enemies.
- Tap the action button to run and use power-up abilities.
- Use Start and Select through the emulator interface.
