Super Mario 3D Land - Nitro Rad

[@theothertored]

9:14 "It does feel watered down" *shows a water level* Here, have my like

[@ApprenticeNick]

Tored 11:43 "a blocked path *shows some blocks*"

[@propottsie6672]

no sir, u have my like

[@jameslawrenson1208]

Puns.

[@the13throse]

I never understood how PETA interpreted the Tanooki suit as a dead raccoon's pelt. What raccoon is perfectly human-sized so that someone could conceivably fashion a fursuit from its pelt? Did the idea that it was a costume made from fake fur just not occur to them?

[@GrosvnerMcaffrey]

Lobsters being saltwater animals didn't occur to them either.

[@ilikecurry2345]

Then again, they claim that eggs and milk betray the idea of feminism.

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

Maybe they WERE aware of the fur being fake and just wanted to make a controversial statement

[@----5247]

I agree with your intent, but Mario is very small. As seen in Mario oddysey metro kingdom. Regardless, I think they just wanted controversy in a "no such thing as bad press" move.

[@TheSuperSmashBros01]

@@----5247 That might’ve been the whole point of that fan game’s existence: Stirring up some controversy

[@Afrohawk512]

I know it's small but I chuckled at the slight laugh when you tossed those games behind you. It's little things like that that make me enjoy just how genuine these reviews are hahaha

[@NitroRad]

They were supposed to land on my bed but NONE of them did, and briefly I was like "oh no" but I finished the take anyway lol

[@Afrohawk512]

Hah! That's great. Great review dude, can't wait for the 3D World review!

[@pigmeatatinlay]

@@NitroRad your face lit up when those games hit the ground lol

[@PSVitaat2am]

Despite what some fans say, I think this is a fantastic game!

[@asparagusnoodle]

PSVita at 2am yep

[@argonauts56au1kera6]

@PSVita at 2am are you a PS Vita?

[@tahamohammad8842]

Especially for handheld standards

[@requiem165]

Agreed

[@moose-mancer]

It's decent.

[@PixelatedPerfection]

"Game. Good." -Nitro Rad 2018, everybody

[@patriciadecant184]

Perfection

[@clashmanthethird]

"It's been about 6 years since I last played this" what the fuck this game is over 6 years old

[@obi-wankenobi1514]

Yeah its like, almost 8 years old

[@Odinsday]

I feel fucking old now.

[@vasheal]

Clashman The Third so..?

[@Steven-xw3hi]

I haven't played it In about 7 years

[@hewhomainsness9189]

Okay ?

[@hobodefender3476]

"Let's boot it up and see if game... good..." 1 minute earlier: "Wouldn't be very good at my job if I cheaped out on you guys." This is the professionalism I subscribe for.

[@moose-mancer]

Asshole.

[@robertwyatt3912]

@@moose-mancer I agree. Nitro Rad is an asshole. But like, the good kind of asshole. The “cooler asshole”, if you will.

[@marche800]

There is also a secondary long jump called the rolling long jump that's performed by pressing jump during the roll maneuver, which gives you way more distance than a standard long jump and is great for speed running stages.

[@mspeter97]

It's just a bit wonky to execute tho.

[@PresStar2Play]

I wanted to say this but didn't wanna make a third comment, lol.

[@ConsoleWarriors]

Marche800 R, Y, B for the win! By the way, really apreciate your trivia on NicoB's videos.

[@MyDropShipHasCrashed]

yeah, the rolling long jump is my favorite part of 3d land! i'm kinda sad he didn't mention it

[@Calikid331]

Not _way_ more distance, maybe like, a foot of more distance

[@NetNerdy]

14:51 I believe, again with SMB3, if you find a warp whistle, it sounds like the flute from Zelda 1

[@pinkpools]

Link also made a cameo in SMRPG

[@slashtheporcupine6746]

@@pinkpools Also Super Mario Sunshine. If you take off Il Piantisimo’s mask, you see that he’s actually the running man from Ocarina of Time.

[@Rountree1985]

@@pinkpools Mario RPG is a side game though, which is why he said “mainline Mario game”.

[@MrOnepiecem7]

@@Rountree1985 Still Mario Sunshine.

[@CazTheGamerGuy]

It always bugged me that the Tanooki, at least until late-game, didn't let you turn into a statue in 3D Land. That was the main reason to use it in Super Mario Bros. 3. Why bring back that unique power-up and not include its most iconic ability throughout the majority of the game?

[@realestAG]

+Caz I had the same nitpick. They misrepresented the tanook suit in the game and it kind of bothered me.

[@jooglebob]

It's actually in the game as a "statue leaf" that is only obtainable in the Special World. You can turn into a statue by ground pounding.

[@tombraider200571]

"Main reason to use it" I never even knew it existed till years after the fact.. So i kinda by principle have to disagree

[@PSVitaat2am]

In my opinion, Super Mari 3D World surpassed this

[@SketchSpooks]

Variety? Honestly just to cap on nostalgia

[@AitorMolina.]

NitroRad is slowly becoming one of my favorite youtubers.

[@callmemac6643]

Aitor Molina quickly *

[@AitorMolina.]

In my case, it was more like start watching just the games I cared about, but nowadays I don't miss a single video!

[@markwatson3248]

I found myself liking his videos more and more. Like only a few weeks ago I sorta liked him, kinda liked his stuff. Now, I get hyped when he uploads his videos are awesome!

[@veronicadiaz764]

What about antdude?

[@user-vo6xf1fp2w]

Same

[@dry2267]

L e t s s e e i f g a m e g o o d .

[@runeman00]

o o o o o

[@deesgames1016]

You need and deserve more subscribers. Someone needs to promote you like they did with ‘Scott the Woz’. That guy gained about 60,000 subs within a couple of months. You have far more content which I’ve spent he last couple of weeks binging, 99% of it being top tier quality. Carry on the excellent work my friend, hope you read this. Dan

[@TheYoungSandwichfilm]

If you roll before you long jump, you jump a good bit further

[@Calikid331]

Hardly

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Yes but the height isn't different, trust me, he's right about that run jump

[@isaacness2647]

The Zelda reference was in Mario 3 (1988) , when you play the flute, it's the exact same tune from the flute in first Zelda (1986)

[@jacksonnintendo3ds]

He meant 3d titles tho.

[@markerikson7423]

@@jacksonnintendo3ds Il Piantisimo is the running man from ocarina

[@OffAirProductions]

3D Land isn't my favorite Mario game, but if I pick up 3D Land, I usually play through it from beginning to end as fast as I can, usually in one sitting. I actually really enjoyed how the game tracked the fastest time you beat a level in. Finding all the cool ways to cut corners off my time occupied at least one or two of my high school years.

[@LogoFreak93]

I associate this game with my senior year of high school and my freshman year of college. Thanks for the nostalgia. Oh and the circle of boos is a returning enemy from Super Mario World, the circling boo buddies from Super Mario World's ghost houses.

[@Especis]

It's nice to see that, since youtube is your job now, the blank between every videos is shorter and your work has improved too. ^^

[@Swaglordfawful]

This game was my childhood and I loved it to death, this made me want to go back. So thanks Nitro!

[@miniclip13sa]

It feels like every review is just a layer to reach the Odyssey cake. I am so excited for that review you don't even know

[@PresStar2Play]

Also a tip in case you didn't know, but hold Start and Select while booting up DS games on your 3DS and they'll be displayed in their original resolution. By default, they're stretched out and quite blurry, and it's especially noticeable in this video on a big PC screen. It'd make them look a lot crisper, but you'd have to crop out the black areas of course.

[@Rountree1985]

You don’t have to hold start and select, just start.

[@МаркТарасов-л7к]

Man, I remember to have this game, I used to play it all the time, it’s so nostalgic to see this game again

[@nickk3077]

6:48 You say of course 3 times to represent how the game has 3D. I am on to you Nitro Rad!

[@Einsiety]

I'm definitely psyched for the 3D World review. It seems you have a lot to say about the game, sure, but it's still my favorite Main Series Mario game honestly.

[@nicknackue]

Am i the only one that screencapped BoomBoom on the toilet?

[@DrakeShaw04]

Nicky3824 hopefully, I really hope so

[@artdecade2275]

uhh no

[@halationmaster9224]

I screencapped the Mario Deforestation picture.

[@Zance21]

Nicky3824 Boom Boom goes boom boom

[@TheIceCreamWizard]

Nicky3824 more like screencrap hahaha

[@duoreview7492]

I'm terrified for the next review. I adore 3D World, but as of late it seems like everyone hates it. I really don't get it.

[@finalhunter6177]

DuoReview me nether to be fair some things he complained about the lack of here were more prominent in 3D world so i guess we will just see

[@Pain_Pen]

I love 3D world !

[@1beatcher]

I think people were getting burned out of Mario

[@Connorgallus]

1beatcher It's less beening burnt out of Mario, more that 3D World was kinda dissapointing compared to other console 3D Mario games.

[@beardedmario6414]

It's a good game and fun to play. It's just a little heartless for a Mario game to me and maybe others

[@ObsidiusFan]

As much as I love Super Mario 64 DS & Super Mario Land 2, 3D Land is my favorite handheld Mario game. It's a perfectly simple pick up & play game on the go and the best blend of 3D and 2D Mario. It's only major flaw is, like you said, it lacks innovation or at least something to make it stand out. I wished 3D Land or 3D World used assets and characters from Super Mario Land 1 and 2. You know, Sarasaland, Daisy, Tatanga, the weird yet fun stages & bosses from those games. That would've helped making 3D Land more memorable but I guess they were too worried on making it more similar to Super Mario Bros 3 instead of being a follow-up to the Mario Land games.

[@jessescollection485]

I know this comment is a little late but, you’ve got to be one of the only types of these type of youtubers were I can sit down and listen to with genuinely good opinions and interesting yet fair arguments, keep it up!

[@maretama]

Your videos are so enjoyable to watch, they feel... comfy. Also what a nice review, it lets me decide whether I want to play it or not, I think I'll get it anyway, since I miss the Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 mechanics and OST and I can't play Nintendo home consoles for now

[@pando218]

This was a game I 100% and stayed up all night playing on my 3DS. Special world 8 music will always be part of my memory.

[@zelectrode3337]

You're gonna love 3D World man. Your favorite enemies return!

[@drzal1221]

Gotta say 3d land and world are underrated comparing the 3d games made they're just fun to pick up and play. I could just restart and just enjoy it

[@othermarioland958]

Same here!!

[@SfinxVid]

I actually played 3D Land again today, and I still love this game. Compared to 3D World (since it's quite the same Mario series) I think 3D Land is much better. The levels felt really creative and balanced out over the game. The fact that it was like a 2D Mario in a 3D environment didn't bother me, it felt good this way. Maybe because I already expected it wouldn't be as the Galaxy series for example. The game isn't challenging though, but there are some okay challenges post-game. Bowser battles are quite amazing, and I love what they did with the final boss. This is the perfect example of an 'escape Bowser instead of fighting him' concept which is actually very good. And I still think the graphics for a 3D portable Mario game are nice and still holds up today. Yup, I love 3D Land lol

[@SHYKOOPA]

I don't know if you get commented on this a lot, but you have pretty good video editing skills. Like when you talk about movements and jump options you actually showcase situations where those things become necessary. You manage to show everything you want to explain and that's pretty cool

[@nobody4821]

Yoo. Trace Memory. I found that for like $3 at a store here and keep meaning to play it.

[@nate9962]

It’s definitely just nostalgia talking, but this game is really underrated imo. I used to play it so much years back, and was one of my favourite games

[@somebadbatter]

I really Like how they brought Back yoichi kotabes drawings in the cutscenes

[@Xmanant03_Mr03]

I still play this game to this very day! And I completed this game about 100 times over time since Nintendo released this back in 2010- ish!

[@Composty_lol]

9:15 "Watered Down". The footage is of a water level. Was that intended?

[@jesfest]

I really liked this game honestly, for level speed running. with streetpass, completing a level let's you see who's the fasted of the people you have passed. It became somewhat of an addiction to get first place on each stage, Which is where long jumping comes in handy.

[@TheGrammarPolice7]

It's lets, not let's. The abbreviation "let's" means "let us," as in "let us go to the movies," while "lets" is simply a conjugated verb. Please learn grammar and you'll avoid unnecessary key presses.

[@ProgChannel123]

Funny thing about this game as I would have never played if it wasn't for the fact that I found a copy one day in the parking lot of my local mall

[@coolcapricorn2296]

Lol someone hated it that much

[@ProgChannel123]

@@coolcapricorn2296 Well one mans trash is another's treasure I suppose

[@coolcapricorn2296]

@@ProgChannel123 True lol. I personally enjoy the game

[@coolcapricorn2296]

@@ProgChannel123 Can't believe you replied so quick. Kudos to you

[@ProgChannel123]

@@coolcapricorn2296 I'm right their with you blew my mind back then, as I was more or less playing a game on par with Galaxy on a hand held. That and Dream drop distance. Still waiting on Megaman legends 3 tho...

[@michaeloettinger2683]

Always had a lot of fun with this game. I agree that it's not the most memorable experience but a polished and enjoyable one end to end. I always loved how much end game content there was it felt like another game in itself. Thanks for the upload NitroRad!

[@BlueDavrial]

EVERYTHING PETA does is in poor taste. It's poor taste to even acknowledge them at this point honestly

[@galaxymew5138]

It really is though

[@foxmccloud9106]

They honestly suck tbh

[@christrontherobot4100]

they shit talked the late Steve Irwin on his fucking birthday

[@LogoFreak93]

PETA is so awful that even most vegans hate them.

[@frauleinzuckerguss1906]

They have kill shelters because they think keeping pets is animal abuse and it would be better for them to die

[@googleacc7115]

This is my first video I’ve seen on your channel and I’m definitely gonna watch more! This a great review and you’re funny!

[@RedheadButNotReally]

2:40 I love how real that was.

[@alienhatz3265]

thank you for the commitment to quality in your videos :D

[@Sil3ntLynx]

That immediate look of concern when he throws the other 3DS games and hears them hit the ground or whatever else. Just screams "don't think about it too much, just finish the take and check on them in a minute"

[@TheGrammarPolice7]

Why that period in the middle of your sentence? That "immediate look" is the subject, and "just screams" is the action that it does. You don't separate a subject from its predicate by anything, let alone a period. It's actaully illegal.

[@Based_schizo]

Feels good to be watching you're videos again bro.

[@RowsieFox]

I grew up with this game but nobody gives this game any love anymore

[@AlPootis]

50000 players

[@Irraptured]

I replay it like twice a year

[@Hugelag]

I didn't think that you'd cover this one. Great review!

[@kavajarrace]

“So let’s boot it up and see if game...good”. -Nitro Rad, 2018

[@elliot3751]

I remember getting a 2DS and Super Mario 3D Land with it and I was busy for EVER. I have that game completed. It was a fun time of my childhood!

[@cryptopix2201]

You deserve WAY more subscribers

[@Dynastone]

Of Course

[@teeveeee]

This came out when I was in the first grade, and was my first exposure to playing my own video games and my first game system....

[@nicknackue]

This is actually the first game i 100%ed btw

[@MatthewSmart]

Same actually.

[@DarkyBoy]

Idem

[@nicknackue]

Nivada Stars Then I did it for you

[@ragnaros.]

same with 3d world

[@mosspa]

Dito

[@RecruitofApollo]

Looking forward to your reviews after this Mario Marathon, but damn I remember getting 3D Land last year and playing it almost nonstop. Beat the first run in about 3 sessions, each lasting about 1 to 3 hours. Pretty fun, but I don't know if I'd want to go and 100% it.

[@TheTangaMandapium]

Jesus christ your shirt is amazing

[@StarrySkiesWolf]

I got here quick lol. Happy you're reviewing this game, nobody really wants to talk about it outside of shitting on it in comparison to 3D world.

[@PresStar2Play]

The special worlds of this game was definitely my favorite part of it. I just found the game okay when I played the regular worlds, but the special worlds are more challenging, and it made the game more fun to me. It's not as amazing as the Super Mario Galaxy games of course, but it's still fun.

[@adamboy7777]

Having never played 3D Land and jumping straight to 3D World, I always thought the 3DS version was just a watered down version of the Wii U game with worse graphics. I'm pleasantly surprised to see it's strong enough to be a standalone title, independent enough that you didn't even compare it to 3D World once. Very well crafted review, I respect the decision to go for the capture card.

[@louismartin7608]

Wow really good review dude ! I remembered playing this game when I was at High school. Honnestly it didn't really affect me. It was fun but nothing mindblowing. In my opinion this game is too wise, they didn't implement any really good new ideas, it's just a bunch of gameplay ideas from previous episodes mixed together. By the way, I follow your channel for quite a while now, and I really love your work. You made me discover a whole lot of games such as the Lisa serie, whiplash, yumme nikki and many other. Moreover your reviews are comprehensive and really well constructed. I mean you clearly explain why you like or dislike a game by explaining the gameplay mechanics and the level design, and why in your opinion it's good or bad. It's nice to see someone giving his own feel on a game even if it is opposed to the general opinion. Keep the good stuff ! Oh also it would be awesome to see you work on a video in collaboration with Caddicarus. You both propose very high quality reviews on the internet and having your two opinions on a game would be awesome. Also i'm sure it would help you grab some new subscribers. I talked to my friends about how good your channel is to help your channel but doing collaboration with famous youtubers could be way more effective. Greetings from France

[@raphaelkgh218]

yeah!!!! 😍😍😍😍😉

[@randomassguy]

Great review I feel like this is the most in depht review of this game! Also didn't expect that boom-boom in the toilet xD

[@gamersinacontainer]

My favourite portable mario game.

[@lugyd1xdone195]

you like it more than SM ODYSSEY ? WTF

[@1beatcher]

LugyD1xd ONE It's only portable half of the time

[@gaspardsavoureux8680]

So it's not 64 DS? It's okay, even the most intelligent of people can be wrong once.

[@gamersinacontainer]

LugyD1xd ONE I don’t have odyssey yet. Don’t jump to conclusions.

[@gamersinacontainer]

Young Fox 2 or there’s such a thing as somebody liking a game more than someone else. I like 3D land because it has actual analog support. You can actually move around in that game. Playing 64ds with 8 directions can get extremely frustrating in the later levels with more tricky platforming.

[@memelord7116]

It's honestly ridiculous how you only have 64k subscribers.

[@TheCartoonGamer8000]

3d World is next, eh? Hoo boy, that's gonna be a good one!

[@raiandox]

I liked 3D World back then

[@alfonshedstrom9859]

What is the problem with 3d World..

[@jacksonnintendo3ds]

Alfons Hedström It was pretty boring. Wasn't true 3D. Too easy, even if you 100% it. Very little exploration. Had a timer. Etc. I'd rather just play Mario Bros 3. Just my opinion tho.

[@TheChefBoo]

Ah yes, 3D world. Or as I call it, MURDER EXTRAVAGANZA.

[@EllieMiller510]

I love how he chuckles after throwing his games behind him as if he’s saying “oh shit I might’ve damaged those”

[@gamernation1829]

Gosh. I was playing a good set of 3DS titles before they were Nintendo selects.

[@JustAdam123]

When you see Nitro's heart break throwing those DS games at the beginning.

[@blockeontheleafeon]

6:49 Take a Shot every time he says "And Of Course."

[@tackywackymariobros6720]

Sup

[@nick-cepticon782]

Let’s be serious, 64 DS was awesome!!! It didn’t have that many missions where you had to use precise controls to get somewhere Nitro. Except for getting inside the volcano and walking across the bridge over Windswept Valley in Tiny Huge Island and walking across the bridge to get into Wiggler’s cave in Tiny Huge Island. That’s it!!

[@factualopinion8849]

I really wish Nitro reviews Pokémon Uranium in the future.

[@sloppyjoe9156]

Tbh I love this game entirely because it combines my three favorite Mario games of all time into one hand held title. It's purely built for me and I get that.

[@FormulaFanboy]

"Let's see if game... good..." XD

[@samking4704]

Somehow stumbled across your channel and it's great. You deserve more subs

[@diegomayoral6222]

Saludos desde México, muy buenos vídeos.

[@NeoBlueCD]

I know it's gonna be a REAL good day when I see a new Nitro Rad video in my sub box. Great vid, like always!

[@thegamefreak1296]

Super Mario 3D land was actually my first Mario game. You see, I avoided it because everyone was all about that Xbox and Sony and that kinda spread on me, so I avoided Nintendo for a while. I was like 12 when it came out, and after years of disliking it, I started to wonder: Why is Nintendo bad? Why does everyone prefer Xbox or Sony? So that Christmas, I decided to get a Blue Nintendo 3DS with Super Mario 3D land as my first game. This was a huge risk because I never touched Nintendo before and no one in my grade(as far as I know) tried it, so I got it. And let me tell you: I had a BLAST. I played that game nonstop, and the entire experience jut blew my mind! After that my Xbox started collecting dust as I tried out more Nintendo games like Pokemon and had some of the best gaming experiences I have ever had! This game kinda is the reason why I am a Nintendo fan at all. It introduced me to, Nintendo! Mario Kart 7, Pokemon ultra moon, Pokemon Y, Legends of Zelda: orcarina of time(3DS version), all some of my favorite video games of all time! While I never got the Wii, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, for reasons, I will always love my 3DS and Nintendo overall, because of this game! Even watching let's plays of games like Super Mario Maker or Pikmin 3 were way more fun then playing Xbox games! Yeah, people made fun of me, but I didn't care! I kept on playing Nintendo games on the 3DS and watching gameplays of ones I couldn't play. And since the Wii U is way cheaper then before(I saw on at $120!), I hope I can experience the games I missed out on the first time! I am talking Kirby return to dreamland, Super mario galaxy, Mario kart 8, all of it. Thanks to this game I love Nintendo as much as I do, and while I do agree with the flaws of this game, I will always be grateful to this game!

[@doremi4531]

Recently picked this game up again. Got it at a Walmart in its “Nintendo Select” state. It was just as great as I remember it 7 years ago.

[@TheGuy-ql9kq]

Nostalgia

[@ronaldmcdonald2344]

I like how you stray away from what other game reviewing KZbinrs by not pulling in some stupid story within the episode.

[@Isaccp]

Were that Mario odyessy review

[@HibiscusFox]

Amazing video, it was really nice to hear someone else's opinion of this game. It was in depth and straight forward, Can't wait to see the 3D World review!

[@NanaKyoto]

I really want to get a 3DS capture card someday, but it's not very likely however...

[@datenshiluka]

In an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, it was said that they opted for the full Tanuki suit rather than just the ears so that it would be easier to see his transformation.

[@Itsumi456]

What's your thoughts on first person in The Evil Within 2?

[@NitroRad]

Looks cool but I haven't tried it yet

[@chimaeraarts]

Really loved that Karate Joe shirt cant take my eyes off of it when ever it shows up.

[@andrewollmann304]

PETA often makes games im poor taste.

[@andrewollmann304]

Foster Wood Too true. They had a problem with Cooking Mama....the most innocent game in the world!

[@andrewollmann304]

HyperTwister I have fat fingers....sorry.

[@gameboy2573]

*Very* poor taste. Pokemon Black & Blue/Pokemon Red, White & Blue had me personally offended.

[@PaperAiden]

I love this game, it was one of my introductions to video games. I loved it, and i loved the levels. Fast forward now and i just got Super Mario 3D World for switch and i loved it! It reminded me SO much of this game. Im thinking of picking this game up again soon

[@mekh834]

13:17 cappy beta edition

[@chair448]

The portability of 3d land makes it my most played Mario game, and god it just might be my favorite, despite how simple it is

[@realestAG]

It’s a 7/10 for me. While the level design was admittedly tight and the game was pretty fun, everything else was just...bland. The music is easily the weakest in the series, the worlds are generic, the game barely does anything interesting, and Mario’s controls are boring. Although I will admit, the after content in this game is pretty great. I know it consisted of rehashed levels, but the challenge from them was pretty admirable. Same thing with the final stage. I, personally think 3d world was a step up from this game.

[@somebadbatter]

AwesomeG46 3d world was worse imo

[@realestAG]

+WindowsMaster As a black guy, this joke was golden.

[@realestAG]

+WindowsMaster PFFFT

[@realestAG]

+WindowsMaster The darkest one yet XD. Great jokes man but can we finish them in this comment chain?

[@toadrules4658]

I honestly never liked how you can't be happy with super Mario 3d land, but yet you LOVE super Mario 3d World!

[@Chrismeek005]

My comments will never be pinned Cmon reverse psychology please work It didn’t get pinned

[@Chrismeek005]

HyperTwister ikr that was so disappointing

[@mr.greenii9113]

This was the first game I 100%ed, and in fact it is my 2nd favorite 3ds game and one of my top Mario games. I honestly love it. I love it more then 3D world. There was just some charm to it. There was charm back around the 2000's for Mario games.

[@Seafoamgaming]

This was the start of a dark age for Mario games, honestly. Following the Mario Bible to a T (Generic worlds, enemies, story and all that) and being a very boring game until the later half where it doesn't even feel that fun. The stupid padding with the flagpoles was what killed it for me. 3D World felt like a better game overall but both games are awful as 3D Mario games and I honestly don't even count the two as 3D Mario games. They feel like 2D games in a "What if 64 didn't exist" scenario, and thus play like a major, generic step back. It was really awful being a Wii U owner and having this as the second 2D Mario game while a true 3D adventure didn't come out at all for the system. (Though Captain Toad was a lot more fun and charming to the point I'd consider that game to be the Wii U's hit Mario exclusive)

[@poopoogigolo]

Exactly. After Galaxy, we haven't had anything worthwhile to play until Odyssey.

[@OnEiNsAnEmOtHeRfUcKa]

Odyssey is one of the WORST Mario games for filler content and recycled content tbh.

[@metashade4218]

I gotta admit, some of the moons can get pretty repetitive at times, which is a pretty valid complaint & there are some moons in the game that did not need to be there like in the cloud kingdom & ruined kingdom, however to play devils advicot past 3D Mario games had its fair shares of repetitive tasks & filler post game content like most of the star tasks in 64 & the Galaxy games or the Green stars in Galaxy 2, so those issues aren't really exclusive to Odyssey, it's just that its more noticeable in Odyssey than it is in other 3D Marios. Though personally I think Galaxy 2 did a MUCH worst job with its filler content with the green stars than the filler moons in Odyssey. At least the moons in Odyssey doesn't kick you out of the level every single time you get a moon like the green stars does in Galaxy 2, which was just the worst...

[@Odinsday]

+Meta Shade Ruined Kingdom was the biggest waste of a level I've ever seen.

[@metashade4218]

TheUltimateSucc Honestly I don't even consider the Ruined Kingdom as a level, I just see it as a glorified boss arena, same goes for the Cloud Kingdom, & And honestly I don't think the game itself considers them to be levels, since those Kingdoms don't have purple coins to collect like the other Kingdoms do, with the Dark Side levels being the exception.

[@desynemartinez3173]

I just want to say your camera quality is AMAZING great video btw.

[@metashade4218]

As a long time Mario fan, I personally really hate this game...In my opinion this is easily the worst of the 3D Mario game. To me it's the Sticker Star of the 3D Mario games. This game just feels so lifeless, soulless, barebones & uninteresting to play. Bland & uninspired level designs, lazily made boss fights, even by 3D Mario standards, mediocre soundtrack, lack of wow factor & imagination, & the game focusing WAAAY too much on Mario 3 nostalgia pandering rather than coming up with fresh new ideas. Of all the 3D Mario games I played, this is the only 3D Mario game that left sour taste in my mouth...I'll take 64, Sunshine, the Galaxy games & especially Odyssey over this game anyday. Hell I'll even take 3D World over this game. At least 3D World attempted to be a little more unique with its level designs & gameplay, even though it isn't done that much, not to mention having a MUCH better soundtrack.

[@Gamesforus1]

I found this more like the Mario Land of the 3D games. (Quite literally too.) Just small, unintrusive, showing off the systems capabilitys and I actually like the level design as it takes a hint from Mario Galaxy 2 and, I actually like the soundtrack as simple as it is. Its not my favorite 3D game, yeah, but I never felt like I wasted my money or that it was in poor taste and laziness. I found that the second half of the game pretty amazing, the only thing I'd say I don't like about this game is the style, and the fact to unlock the final level you have to touch all of the tips of flagpoles with both mario and luigi. I would actually reccomend this game if you enjoy the Galaxy games.

[@xcalibur64]

I don’t hate this game personally, but I just think it’s very mundane and very uninspired. I used to think it was great, but now it’s just.....meh. It’s a good thing I traded it in for more better games.

[@russellnorton4670]

You what I hate???? This REALLY LONG comment

[@j.j.tomlin3272]

The reason I hate this game and 3d world is because you think it's just next level over and over again..which I'm fine with *nope apparently!!!* I FREAKING HATE THE STAR MEDALS AND GREEN STARS! I remember just searching for hours and hours searching for enough to get to the next level, so if you simply beat a level in the hunt for star medals/green stars..... You don't feel congratulated any way

[@necrodeus6811]

Man I love this game. I 100% it during a rough time in my life and boy did it work as an escape. Funny mario man good

[@fokii9880]

I have to say that for being released on a handheld system at the beginning of the decade, this game still plays and looks really good.

[@MACZ2021]

I remember back in 2013 I was at somebody's house and I got to play 3D Land for a few hours. Managed to get up to World 5 but I never got to finish it since that one time. But now that it's part of the Nintendo Selects lineup for 3DS games, I won't have to spend as much on it. Really looking forward to getting the game and finishing it finally.