Newer Super Mario Bros. DS

Newer Super Mario Bros. DS is a fan-made ROM hack of New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo DS. It was created by the Newer Team and released in December 2017. The hack includes around 80 completely new levels, 8 original worlds, custom graphics, new music, redesigned maps, and updated gameplay ideas while keeping the familiar controls from the original Nintendo DS game.

🍄 A Completely New Mario Adventure

Instead of reusing Nintendo's original stages, every level in this ROM hack was built from scratch. You travel across eight original worlds, each with its own visual style, map layout, enemies, and obstacles. Every world follows its own theme, so the adventure stays interesting from beginning to end.

The story remains simple and follows the traditional Mario formula. Bowser Jr. kidnaps Princess Peach, and your goal is to rescue her by clearing every world and defeating the bosses along the way.

🌍 What Makes This ROM Hack Different?

The Newer Team spent years creating content that goes far beyond simple level edits. Some of the biggest highlights include:

• Around 80 completely original levels
• Eight brand-new worlds
• Custom overworld maps
• New backgrounds and tilesets
• Original soundtrack alongside remixed Mario music
• Hidden Star Coins throughout the adventure
• Secret exits that unlock alternate paths
• New boss encounters
• Improved visual presentation
• Updated interface and engine improvements

Many members of the Nintendo DS ROM hacking community consider it one of the highest-quality Mario hacks ever released.

🎮 Platforming That Rewards Exploration

Every stage has its own layout. Some levels focus on careful jumping, while others include moving platforms, vertical climbing sections, underwater areas, castles, underground caves, snowy landscapes, or lava-filled stages. You can also search for:

• Hidden Star Coins
• Secret exits
• Optional routes
• Bonus areas
• Unlockable paths on the world map

Exploration often rewards you with extra lives or access to additional stages.

⭐ Familiar Power-Ups Return

Most of the classic power-ups from New Super Mario Bros. remain available throughout the adventure. Some examples include:

• Super Mushroom
• Fire Flower
• Blue Shell
• Mini Mushroom
• Mega Mushroom

Several levels were designed specifically around these power-ups, so each one has practical uses throughout the game.

🎵 Graphics and Music

The presentation received a major overhaul. You will notice:

• New environmental artwork
• Updated backgrounds
• Animated scenery
• Improved world maps
• Custom music across different worlds

Many visual assets were created specifically for this project, while others were adapted from various Mario games.

🏰 Boss Battles

Castle stages end with boss encounters that are more varied than those in the original Nintendo DS release. Several battles use different attack patterns and arena designs, so you cannot rely on the same strategy every time.

📈 Difficulty Progression

The adventure starts with relatively simple stages. Later worlds require better timing and more accurate platforming. The overall progression remains fair, and the difficulty increases gradually instead of changing suddenly.

🎯 Why Many Mario Fans Recommend It

This ROM hack receives consistent praise from Mario communities because it offers much more than visual edits. Popular reasons include:

• Professional-quality level design
• Large amount of original content
• High replay value
• Well-balanced difficulty
• Excellent visual improvements
• Creative world themes
• Plenty of hidden secrets

Many fans describe it as one of the closest experiences to an unofficial sequel for New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS.

🕹️ EmulatorJS Game Controls

Keyboard Controls

• Arrow Keys – Move
• Z – Jump
• X – Run / Fireball
• Enter – Start
• Right Shift – Select
• A – L Button
• S – R Button

Mobile Controls

• On-screen D-Pad – Move Mario
• A Button – Jump
• B Button – Run / Fireball
• Start – Pause
• Select – Select