The Mario Game That Deserved BETTER | New Super Mario Bros DS

[@Mysterio1010]

man, i grew up with this game. i still remember freaking out when i accidentally figured out how to play as luigi.

[@DuoStuff]

Yeah that was a big secret at the time. I remember telling a lot of people and them subsequently having their minds blown.

[@sheehan3204]

that was the shit back there

[@SpaceCore2053]

Greenfire I loved, and always will love, Luigi.

[@DuoStuff]

Luigi is genuinely my favorite Mario character,

[@funny_man4315]

Actually my sister showed ne hiw to do it

[@starrydaze_]

People will claim this is "just one of the NSMB games" when in reality it is THE NSMB game.

[@davidthecommenter]

it ain't one of the, it's T H E

[@robymammon610]

@@davidthecommenter Nothing replaces this (except maybe Wii, but they're both equally good).

[@TunamanProductions]

I think you're just being nostalgia blind or just haven't played the other games

[@robymammon610]

@@TunamanProductions I have played the other games, and they're pretty decent (U had it's moments and was just as good as Wii).

[@Mqstodon]

@@TunamanProductions i mean, not really It's just a known thing at this point, it's the most original and one of the most creatives so far still

[@mobcrafter731]

FINALLY! SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY APPRECIATES THIS GAME! NSMBds is my favorite mainline mario game ever. Also, the castle theme in NSMBds is my favorite out of any Mario game too!

[@DuoStuff]

That castle theme is so ridiculously underrated and I hate how no one ever talks about it. XD

[@funny_man4315]

We need to get NSMB Ds to run for president

[@JrIcify]

I've seen a quite a few other people talking about this game lately. It's like there's been some kind of awakening.

[@19Szabolcs91]

Well, I listen to the castle theme a whole bunch :D It's a great forgotten track. Actually I also really like the underwater theme from NSMBWii (and onwards), nobody talks about it, but it's awesome. Anyway, this first one is still my favorite out of the whole NSMB series.

[@Aquarirus]

300th like tho owo

[@williamrodabaugh4315]

Going with the name Mario, even though you're playing Luigi is a ok man, Luigi's full name is Luigi Mario.

[@DuoStuff]

You know what, that's actually fair. XD

[@SBMBMPSPPS69]

That's why they're called the Mario Brothers, MY GOD!

[@williamrodabaugh4315]

@Mr.Dibujines Yep

[@shayray8764]

@Mr.Dibujines Nah his name is Jumpman Mario

[@-AirKat-]

Shayella Reyes Chapter I: A Creator of Content It’s Mario Jumpman Mario

[@levihoevers489]

I liked how alle the bosses were different and had a boss that matches the biome now we got all these koopa bosses that are basically the same concept

[@sonicmeerkat]

NSMB DS was such a good game that nintendo felt they could just rip it off instead of innovating. it's just ashame the people group the first game as part of the cash grabs despite it literally inventing the formula from the ground up.

[@DuoStuff]

This is legit how I feel about the situation. The game was such a game-changer at the time, but because Nintendo knew they could make easy money off the formula, they really didn't try that hard with the others. And now people hate the first one despite it genuinely being really great.

[@garrettandgaming4776]

I honestly thought new super Mario Bros Wii was pretty good. Sure not all ideas were super original, but they intrudeced some cool power ups and new level gimmicks so I think that it isn't really the best game but I think the power ups kinda make up for it. The gold power ups and squirrel power up (and I guess the peach crown but that one is really dumb) are not very good and I think the gold power ups are really the worse

[@sonicmeerkat]

i'll admit 2 mixed things up by having a gimmick, it was mostly the console releases that simplified the level design due to 4 player co-op which lead to the main perception of the series, that and the near back to back releases of the sequels, 2 and U literally released a year apart and wii released towards the end of the consoles lifespan.

[@DuoStuff]

Don't get me wrong, I still like the other NSMB games. I just dislike how little they added to the formula. I'll probably make videos on each of the games down the road, Luigi U included, so I'll get deeper into it then. =D

[@garrettandgaming4776]

@@DuoStuff yeah I can agree with that. In new things they added yeah there isn't too much, but there all pretty fun to play.

[@real_abender]

Despite the fact that this game fills me with UNBRIDLED amounts of rage, it's a really fun game that is still unique to its successors. Really wish this game wasn't as underrated as it is.

[@coffin7904]

Yeah I've been playing it alot lately. I slam the ds shut more often than I care to admit

[@shiningstars9601]

Let me guess.....the 8th world thé little castle with this FREACKING GREEN THING WHO GO EVERYWHERE LIKE IF IT WAS A GOD DAMN BAD MARIO MAKER LEVELS DO BY A CHILD WHO PLAYED WITH IT!!!! ......sorry i was going to far......

[@michaelhockaday6474]

Seriously? I find this game quite easy.

[@alpine190mc]

@@shiningstars9601 alright everybodys gonna kill me but on my most recent playthrough i didn't find that level that bad, not fun, but not frustrating (i used to find it annoying though) but i did find many of this games tasks frustrating (mainly the third star coin on 8-4). fun game nonetheless

[@alpine190mc]

@@michaelhockaday6474 when your playing normally it's not that hard, but i tried to 100% this game and oh my gosh only god knows how frustrated i was in a lot of the levels. i did manage to complete it, though

[@TacoFusion]

I love this game coming from a kid who grew up with DS lite and yes I 100% agree that Super Paper Mario is the most underrated Mario game

[@DuoStuff]

First: #DSLiteGang Second: Super Paper Mario deserves way more love than it gets honestly. =D

[@TacoFusion]

@LUC HARTWELL I would defend both Super Paper Mario and New Super Mario Bros ds to my grave I would say both games are extremely under rated

[@DuoStuff]

I guess the difference for me is that New Super Mario Bros was loved at the time, and only in the last 10 years did that change. Super Paper Mario is the reverse: people HATED it when it released, and now people are finally starting to come around on it. (Partially because Sticker Star and Color Splash have made people re-evaluate it.)

[@peludo5126]

YES ITS SO GOOD

[@xskywalkerx9441]

@@DuoStuff nah i always loved it from the start

[@OracleLSTV]

Finally someone understands. This great start to the series was outshone by its Wii counterpart because, well, it was the Wii. It deserves more love. (Also, I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves the castle theme in this game.)

[@DuoStuff]

The funny thing is Wii really didn't add much to the formula anyways, so it's really strange that it always get more recognition.

[@OracleLSTV]

@@DuoStuff The likely reason is just that the Wii was a console that reached across many audiences and was a console that practically anyone could get into, so it just got more attention in the process (It's the 4th best selling game on the system).

[@tahamohammad8842]

Oracle [LSTV] but the odd thing about that is the ds game sold noticibly better

[@Gnidel]

@@DuoStuff Wii added multiplayer. That's a big addition.

[@allthegoodnamesweretaken3965]

"this is just a cookie cutter new super mario bros game" no, this one made the cutters

[@dairhat]

NSMBDS had the best final level, that stage rotating mechanic is so cool.

[@sweetsugarystars2378]

My grandmother and I used to play this together so much! I'm really happy to see you talk about it.

[@DuoStuff]

I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. This game is also special to me, so I spent a lot of time on this video to make it right. Though technically, we're not done yet... ;)

[@sheehan3204]

Ur grandma is epic

[@DuoStuff]

Actually yeah that's kinda nuts that your Grandma actually played New Super Mario Bros.

[@sweetsugarystars2378]

@@DuoStuff She also had a ds so we'd play the multiplayer mini games and sometimes she'd ask to borrow it in her down time. Honestly the game just has a lot of good memories when I pop it into my 3ds ^w^

[@sweetsugarystars2378]

@@sheehan3204 She is, especially since she taught me so many good life lessons and I honestly see her as a second mom of sorts

[@franciss2529]

My first ever videogame, and still one of the best I remember. My cousin had it first and I was so jealous. My parents said they wouldn't get me a DS for Christmas, but they got some money together and bought me one. When I got a Wii later the Wii version came with it and I still loved that one years later. So simple yet so fun and creative.

[@edgelord8337]

This is one of my favorite games of all time truly It's about time someone is giving it the love it DESERVES!

[@DuoStuff]

Glad you enjoyed it. =D

[@petfama4211]

Trying to get through every level while in blue shell mode was the most fun i had as a kid

[@lazyperson7343]

I freaking loved this game. Especially the competitive mode. I spend a LOT of hours playing with my siblings that mode.

[@jackaboyee6911]

Bruh I can’t believe this game is so underrated it has amazing original bosses great levels good mini games fluent mechanics and it’s my favourite out of all since it was my first ds game even though I was around 6 or 7 when I got it and I just found out challenge mode and it’s extremely replayalbe

[@Demonskunk]

I didn't know everyone ignored this one, I thought the consensus was the as the NSMB was really good and it got super stale with the other entries.

[@sheehan3204]

This was the first video game I played My mom was asleep and I was too but the my dad came with a ds and New super Mario bros ds at first I was like "What the hell dad I'm try'in sleep" but he showed me that the 4 arrows control mario and the A,B,Y,X makes him dash or jump it was nice Canadian night and we just moved here from New York and I was about to go to school soon in my mind I thought "Fuck It why not" and I got immediately hooked (for years on end) and what happened well I guess you can say I lost hours of sleep

[@DuoStuff]

That story is genuinely fantastic, and man having this as your first game is actually really neat. =D

[@sheehan3204]

@@DuoStuff Another good game that went underappreciated was "Sonic Colors"

[@DuoStuff]

Sonic Colors is going through a bit of a weird phase right now where people are complaining about it because it doesn't match the tone or feel of their personal era of Sonic. (Which is probably Adventure since it's gotten a bit of a resurgence. Ironically, Adventure is also my favorite.) Colors is genuinely really good though, and I adore its soundtrack. Aquarium Park Act 1 is gorgeous.

[@Kyzr_Signal]

What a cool dad

[@sheehan3204]

@@Kyzr_Signal thanks bruh

[@kangelenjoyer]

Dude ngl the fact that you opened with "Super Paper Mario" has earned you my sub

[@psycane8462]

I played this game so many times, and while I haven't played U, the others definitely aren't the same as this one. Hell, I've seen more praise for Wii which is my least favorite. And the final castle level? One of the best 2D Mario stages. Glad to see it get some love cause it really deserves it. It's yet another Mario launch title that set the bar high, even if it didn't necessarily get the recognition it deserved at first (like Sunshine). Also, the minigames, wow. That mode is what deserves a spin-off for the Switch!

[@DuoStuff]

First: U is still really solid, but honestly I'd say Luigi U is actually so much better that it kind of makes it weird to go back to. Second: I agree completely. It's a fantastic game, and it really deserves more credit. (Though it wasn't technically a launch title. It came out in 2006. Super Mario 64 DS was a launch title though.) Third: Oh boy I have an entire video on the minigames coming after this. I genuinely love them that much. =D

[@AmbienceOfficial]

I mean, I agree with everything else, but how do you like Wii less than 2? That just doesn't make sense to me.

[@psycane8462]

@@AmbienceOfficial I mean, it's just my opinion. I find Wii more frustrating in it's game design and that it didn't well balance levels being both single player and multiplayer friendly. 2 is shorter and I guess considered "lazier" (the final boss in Wii is certainly far superior) but I just overall enjoyed the classic Mario platforming more even if it was very familiar and the amount of coins made lives redundant.

[@AmbienceOfficial]

@@psycane8462 Yeah, I can understand that I guess.

[@harnessedcomic4381]

The mini games are literally a mini Mario party and I love them

[@maloyy3216]

one of the MOST IMPORTANT GAMES IN SUPER MARIO HISTORY, this game revolutionized the new super mario designs

[@julianlived]

By far my favorite NSMB series, this game introduced me to one of my favorite videogame franchise (well I did for already with older Mario games, but this game I got the most fun out of it). It’s genuinely sad that many people considered the overrated Wii version the best version of all this game series, being talked about the game so much, having a large amout of theme songs being remixed, etc. I’ve always felt that NSMBDS was some sort of a 2D version of 64 (probably how Nintendo implemented perfectly 64DS’ soundfont and models). I do still have my game card on it’s respective case, I still play it up to this date. And so much passion I do have for it, I’m working on a unofficial tribute as a form of a remake of NSMBDS by editing most of the levels of NSMB2. Obviously it won’t have the amount of creative enemies, level mechanics from the original game, due for how different NSMB2 is compared to the DS game.

[@froggyranger]

KZbin recommended me one of your Metroid videos when I was havin' a big ol' mental breakdown. I have begun binge watching your content since. Something about it makes it hard to feel any negativity after watching. This channel is criminally underrated! Thank you for existing~

[@DuoStuff]

I'm going to be real, this is probably the most meaningful comment I've ever gotten. The fact that my weird videos geeking out about video games helped you at all makes me immensely happy.

[@implantgames]

Great video as always! Narration is smooth as butter. And yeah... 6th gen Finding Nemo...

[@DuoStuff]

First: I'm actually surprised you watched this. I didn't know if you got around to this one. Second: I revisited it recently and uh... I am not a fan at all. It's got a lot of problems, the biggest of which being that it's really boring. XD

[@zackblade3856]

Finally someone stands up for this game i get very agitated when people just say “its the same game just older” that is just not the case

[@ahmeliuh]

nsmb was a great re introduction to the classic mario i love it sm (also, great spm reference. its amazing)

[@DuoStuff]

Glad someone else also loves Super Paper Mario. =D

[@ahmeliuh]

@@DuoStuff its so criminally underrated storywise, the gameplay imo is creative, people hate it because it dared to be different from the rpg style of paper mario

[@thebigexist4380]

I've personally always thought the powerups shined best in their use in the Mario Vs Luigi sidemode. The mega mushroom was given to players in last, giving them a way to catch up, the mini mushroom being mostly a detriment given to players in the lead. And the blue shell was always fun to zoom around the looping levels in, and was an absolute menace to the person you were playing against. Shame they've never brought it back, because I feel there's so much more they could do with Mario Vs Luigi. Luckily, there's a good fan recreation called Mario Vs Luigi Online, which adds a couple new maps and powerups (though you can turn them off).

[@SolarBeingAsh]

This needs so many more views! Everything you said is soooo right! :D

[@DuoStuff]

I'm glad you enjoyed it then. =D

[@megaKstudios]

“Whoa Mario can be in 2D???” Made me audibly laugh

[@SweeterNova]

14:14 FINALLY, someone agrees with me! Addition to the comment: This was my first game. I still remember the day, when my mom came home with a DSi with NSMB. I actually almost beat it to 100%, but then there was the final castle, where I didn't understand anything and a friend of my mom had to help me beat the castle. And oh boy, I was Mind blown, when I found out how you play as Luigi, I said: "Look, it's that green person from Super Mario 64 DS!". Then 3 Years later, I found a video on KZbin, wich shows, how you play that secet SMB1 mode (wich I don't know the english name, because I'm german) and that's the moment, when I loved the game even more. The new NSMB games don't have secrets like that, exept NSMB2 with Luigi. And don't even get me started on Mario v.s Luigi!

[@DuoStuff]

That castle theme is genuinely amazing.

[@poohwithtimbs7027]

This NSMB and NSMB Wii were my favorites. Something about these games showed love and dedication when it came to it's gameplay, visuals, poweups, level design, etc ...

[@DuoStuff]

Well I have my opinions on Wii, but it's definitely more original than its followups.

[@MRSprings]

this game is one of my all time favorites, even though after it sold so well nintendo kind of milked nsmb to death, but this game is one of my best examples of a perfect game,

[@thedepresseddonkey9675]

This was my first video game I ever played when I was 3 or 4 years old. I still have the exact same ds and copy of the game which I still sometimes play. This in my opinion is one of the best games ever made and that is a hill I will gladly die on

[@venusurbina666]

Old “New” super Mario bro’s is the blue print for all the other “new” ones I 100% agree

[@Dalvory]

Amazing video. Perhaps the first one I've seen that does this game true justice. It was the second game I ever owned, so trust me, if all I had for this game was nostalgia, I wouldn't still love it. I've returned to games and figured out they weren't as good as I thought. This isn't one of those cases. Taking a deeper look into your channel, it's like I'm opening a treasure chest of DS Mario nostalgia. Instant sub.

[@KrispyKrabby]

This game was the first game I ever got for my DS when I was 6, and I'm really confused as to why everyone bunches it in together with the later titles. Maybe I'm biased because I'm also nostalgic for it, but hey, I wouldn't be surprised if the critics were just hating on the game because it "wasn't like the ones before it". 🤷‍♂️

[@DuoStuff]

For some reason any game that game out after 2000 cannot be good in certain people's eyes. XD

[@blackcat_064]

4:35 That fish is pretty scary but the thing that scared me the most was the punching guys you find in ghost houses (I think they're called broozers?)

[@DuoStuff]

The Broozers also freaked me out honestly. It was just that the fish freaked me out even more. XD

[@aaron8342]

I've agreed with pretty much every opinion stated in your videos so far. Great stuff.

[@DuoStuff]

Glad to hear! Hopefully eventually more people come around. =D

[@cincoln2829]

My favorite part of this game probably was the power ups, or the lack thereof. With no overpowered flying power ups, the game becomes more focused on the platforming.

[@dead-aaa623]

I'm finally gonna say it, I think Nintendo doesn't really give any love to the original NSMB, Most things from Wii including the soundtracks, bosses, and more are used in the sequel and you don't see much in the original, why I think NSMB 2 isn't 3, is because Nintendo doesn't care about the Original as much as Wii, I wish Nintendo would care more about the original

[@wiltedcordypetals]

This was a straight up nostalgia trip for me, dude. I played this game all the time as a young kid

[@DuoStuff]

I'm glad I could bring you back man! Hopefully the next video on the minigames also continues that. =D

[@wiltedcordypetals]

@@DuoStuff oh, I played the shit out of those as a kid! Probably because i was bad at the actual game, lol, but yeah. That'll be interesting to watch, for sure :p

[@DuoStuff]

It's funny because I've gotten better at some minigames, like Wanted, and way worse at others. XD

[@ashlingunderson8285]

I think the frequency with which my sisters and I played the versus mode really shaped us into who we are today

[@cartoondude1999]

This was my very first Mario game on my very first Nintendo system and to this day it is one of my favorites games. I'm glad you have the same appreciation towards it that I do!

[@kobythetater]

I hate how 4 of the 8 bosses are never seen again Mummipokey, Monty Tank, Lakithunder, and Cheepskipper. They appear here and never appear ever again

[@SophisticatedGoat222]

This was the first video game I ever owned, and I still enjoy going back to it occasionally. It's probably my favourite 2D Mario, due to how inventive and unique it is.

[@theedgynerd3115]

This game was not only my childhood but the highlight of my high school years. Two of my best friends would go to robotics events and would play using all of the complicated tech and we would either try to speedrun it or play multiplayer. I probably spent thousands of hours into the game just playing multiplayer. Poker was also always fun.

[@3neoexodus]

this was my first Mario game alongside Galaxy, and having those side by side as an introduction to the franchise is surprisingly impactful.

[@lukesoler6697]

This game was my first game ever. (I also had an old 64 from my uncle, but my brother gave it to a friend and we never got it back) I remember a Christmas in Grandma's house, opening the present and seeing a DS with this game called "New Super mario bros DS" oh boy, this sure got me into videogames. Rest in peace my original DS, it was broke in half by some friends from my old best friend, I don't even remember what happened there and why did the broke it, but the memories will stay forever.

[@DuoStuff]

Man that's rough about the DS. Not sure why your friends would actually do that to something you liked.

[@lukesoler6697]

@@DuoStuff Not actually my friends but friends of my old best friend. I didn't ever know those people and also my old best friend unfriended them a little bit after.

[@ThreeEyedFish]

15:50 honestly so true. That whole section when you compare it to the other ones is totally irrelevant because THIS WAS THE FIRST ONE.

[@mulligator222]

HONESTLY tho the DS game's soundtrack deserves so much love and it's great you highlighted just that...like a weird hybrid of mario 64 and dkc but it just works amazingly

[@TheDiggityDarnMyth]

super mario bros ds was my childhood. i played it tons and i loved it. i still have the game now

[@AcidIncen]

Another thing that is unappreciated is this channel. How do you not have more subs?!?

[@REALsnstruthers]

7:09 “vastly increased jump height” _cuts footage before it shows you failing to get back onto the platform after jumping_

[@jukes4499]

Hey man, I'm loving your content! Your vid on the minigames and Mario Party DS stroked a nostalgia string in my heart haha. But I've noticed you say the word "genuinely" and phrases like "this game's level design is unique! OK, I know there are SOME similarities, but they're few and far between" quite a lot. You don't have to defend your opinions as much! I like watching your videos to see how you feel about the game in question, and these kinds of linguistic modifiers actually serve to dull the impact of your script. Keep up the good work, I really see this channel taking off 😁

[@angus9874]

WEOAAH. That ps2 Nemo screenshot just.. uncovered memories I forgot I had. That was mental.

[@Bruce-yv9tm]

The beach world theme is a bop and I actually listen to it regularly outside the game because its so catchy. Also I personally love the art style. Had so much fun on this game.

[@fernando98322]

This is a great game, and it's more original than its sequels. Great introduction to 2D Mario, the idea that saved and revolutionized the industry in the 80s. My first 2D Mario was SMB Deluxe for the GB Color (another underrated game!) but this will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@Synathidy]

Well that's an interesting perspective. You make good points, and as someone who hasn't played a main series Mario game since Sunshine, I may have overlooked this one in particular. I grew up playing Super Mario World and All-Stars on SNES, so when more 2D Mario games came out after the series moved to 3D, my initial reaction was like... extreme skepticism that any subsequent 2D Mario games could be as good as the classics. At the time, I was also thinking how much I wished Nintendo would just make more 3D games since the hardware limits preventing 3D were finally overcome by then. Basically, I spent my childhood years dreaming about the magical possibility that there could be 3D games on a lit-screen handheld console someday, so when all we got for DS was a port of 64 and some new 2D games, I felt incredibly let down. I started tuning out of the series without giving it a chance. Didn't help that I was a very bitter and angsty teen at the time.

[@Plasmoo]

Got this game 10+ years ago, my first DS game and my favourite. I have the best memories of playing Co-op with my sister.

[@lukeshioshio]

The tiny shroom is such a cool game changer, the fact that it makes you so vulnerable while letting you access hidden areas and worlds. I loved this game so much it was my favorite DS game as a teenager.

[@train4292]

Honestly, i feel like the entire NSMB series is underappreciated. Yeah they’re all very similar to each other sure, but they’re some of the levels are quite distinct and fun. And speaking of fun: *They’re fun games*

[@bluelumagaming]

This game was a HUGE part of my childhood. I'm so glad you and many others here love what this game was. Plus I also agree that the castle theme was great.

[@aquaticcatto2320]

This was my first game. I remember one of my older cousins teaching me how to play it. I eventually got my own copy, and played it to no end. The mini mushroom and blue shell were probably my favorite powerups in the series, and still are to date. I lost the cartridge one day, but the game still lingered in my mind. About a year later, I had been wearing an old jacket, and you can probably guess what I found in one of it's pockets. Popped the game back into my DS, and spent the next few days running back through the game. I still have that copy, and it's still my favorite.

[@l.r9443]

Agreed. I liked the Blue Shell power up however I will admit it was kinda OP considering it's fire proof and enemies can't hurt you when in your shell. I do want it back though.

[@DuoStuff]

That's honestly quite a neat story. Surprised the game still worked all that time later after being in a jacket. XD

[@aquaticcatto2320]

Suprised me too, but I'm not one to complain. Probably the mothballs.

[@starseekernate7244]

The amount of happy memories I have that involve this game are immeasurable. As a 7 year old, this game helped me through such tough times, and when times weren’t tough, it was the biggest source of fun.

[@Muetzi]

The first Mario Game I ever played. Got it for christmas when I was like 5 years old and I still love it to this day.

[@jazjo33_43]

This was my first video game all those years ago. And I'm lucky enough to still have my cartridge.

[@DuoStuff]

Man I was dumb when I was a kid and traded my original into Gamestop. T-T

[@ramoslomas2220]

I loved this game, i spent hours upon hours and was the first game i completed 100% and now i want to play again, thank you!

[@hylianbran7273]

This game feels more slippery and floaty to you compared to the new games because you're playing as Luigi.

[@adrianlennon8791]

I don't remember how I got the game or my first encounter with it, but I do know that this game was the main game of my childhood. I loved it. And heck, I still do to this day! Like you I feel it was really underrated, like not many people were talking about it. But I'm happy to see someone talking about this game, especially multiple years after it came out

[@go7milk322]

I agree with this video heavily. This was my childhood game and i still play it over and over again. this is honestly my favorite game.

[@dearsirdearyou4153]

oh man I still remember this was my first Nintendo DS game I got for Christmas and it came with a original Nintendo DS

[@DuoStuff]

Do you mean the ORIGINAL original DS? The phat? Man, those were rare to come across. I remember after my Lite broke, I bought a red one of those. XD

[@dearsirdearyou4153]

I had a Nintendo DSi it was black

[@DuoStuff]

Oh okay. The DSi was also neat. I remember using Flipnote Studio on it a whole lot.

[@KingKosar]

This game is what introduced me to Nintendo and kickstarted my interest for gaming as a whole. Man i miss those times i would play Mario vs. Luigi with my friends.

[@Mystic-Aidan]

The blue shell is absolutely amazing, and it saddens me they haven't brought it back. Same goes for Mario Vs. Luigi, it's so fun!

[@DMTInfinity]

I wish you had more videos. I've been binge-watching your videos all day while working on my new video, and I'm starting to come to an end and need more of your content to binge..! 😭

[@Chillyxz]

The multiplayer versus mode was a masterpiece and I honestly wish they brought it back. I spent hours playing that mode with my friends. This and Mario Party DS were my childhood

[@faux3113]

Shoutout to your *cultured* taste in power metal

[@DuoStuff]

Thank you. XD

[@uselessbastard661]

this game is the first memory that i had of games in general and was what hooked me on to games

[@DuoStuff]

Dude this is a pretty wonderful place to start actually. =D

[@SeekerLancer]

Holy shit I can't believe this game is so old. The gap between now and New Super Mario Bros. is almost as big as the gap between New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario World. I remember buying this at launch because I was so hyped that they were finally bringing 2D Mario back. People forget this game was a big deal when it came out. I actually like that they took away flying power ups for this one because it put the focus back on platforming and tightened level design. Thanks for this video, it was really cool to see how someone who grew up with this game felt the same kind of things old guys like me felt growing up with the NES games. Nintendo really did manage to recapture the magic of those titles for a new generation.

[@joshi3334]

Oh boy do I love the blue shell power up, but oh boy do I hate it when it automatically puts me inside the shell and I bump into a wall and fall down a bottomless pit behind me.

[@DuoStuff]

Pretty much my thoughts on the blue shell. XD

[@ThePokemonChampionRe]

This isn't just a New Super Mario Bros game, this is *the* New Super Mario Bros. A great game that should be recognized as such.

[@BlazedKiller308]

this was the first ds game i ever played, and was one of the reasons I ended up getting a DS for myself because at the time I only had a GBA. this game has a special place in my heart, i played it so much as a kid

[@BlazedKiller308]

gonna replay it because of this video, great video btw!

[@doofusboy7054]

I honestly kinda like the whole series anyway, never seems to get too boring for me cause they made a formula that works. But DS is the one I’ve played the most and for the longest time, a lot of nostalgia but it was just so good anyway. I got my DSi when I was 6 and I’m nearly turning 18 now, and I STILL pick it up every once in a while. Great memories, great game and a great video to remind me and inform other people of the recognition this game deserves!

[@jess648]

I remember playing this game for ages because my friend gave it to me because he didn’t like it but I played for ages and absolutely loved it. I played it enough that after a few years I 100%d and I was sad there was nothing left to do made me sad booting up this game makes me nostalgic

[@raulmorales7862]

13:48 Yes I too remember when Nintendo made megalovania with a skeleton mario boss fight then proceeded to make the undertale soundtrack for the newer games complete with fish mario, lizard mario, and goat mario.

[@joniivee]

You bring up some great points here! This game gets slept on way too much just because it belongs to a franchise that ended up over saturated. The blue shell powerup is one of the best in the franchise and I will die on this hill.

[@jeper3460]

This was the first game I ever owned, and me and my sister played it on our shared DS. I recently discovered how great the game actually is and got it on a DS emulator and I've played it lots ever since.

[@TheKraaaze]

this game was my childhood my first ever finished mario game this game has a special place in my heart :)

[@hudsonhamilton354]

"Justice for NSMB 1" post it every where you can please

[@nadinedepelteau7959]

To answer your question at 2:00 , of course you're not fighting alone! you are right to every aspect, even at your first sentence, that SPM was underappreciated as well as NSMBDS!

[@milcmilk]

New Super Mario Bros DS will always have a special place in my heart.

[@redthemonster0861]

I thought I was the only one who ever thought this was a good Mario game. I personally think this is one of the best Mario games EVER. It was saddening to me that no one ever talks about it. I thought it was forgotten. This was the first Mario game I've ever played, and it took me 2 years to beat this. Yeah, I used to really bad at video games, but despite me being bad at it. I was having a lot of fun with it. When I first beaten it, It felt like my life was complete. It was really amazing how this game got me to be so obsessed to the Mario series. I will never forget about this game.

[@KohenWizard]

When I started watching this video: kalm We’re playing as Luigi: WTF

[@KohenWizard]

*What the frig*

[@nickyaboi]

I still play this game to this day, almost like every year I do a full 100% playthrough. Actually in the middle of one rn

[@ianespinal9679]

This was my first Mario game along with Mario 64 DS. These games were my life and I can’t imagine a life without them

[@Plickplick.]

When i was a kid i only had my nintendo DS and played this game so much you can't even imagine. I've memorized a lot of things like how to get the blue shell easily and beat 1--2 in less than a minute. Every time i played multiplayer with my brother i crushed him in almost everything.

[@cyrus6550]

This is easily my number 3 most favorite game on the DS. With Pokemon heart gold and Super Mario 64 DS being the tops. Really great memories with this game. Love it a lot and brings back a lot of nostalgia

[@Crazydarkside]

Im completly agree with you, I do have bias here as well, as i also grew up with this game, but it always hurts to see it clumped in with the other games when really, it stands out! Keep up the great content

[@breadcore445]

Don't worry, I'm on your side. I first got this game when I was 6 and it's always been one of my favorites.

[@DuoStuff]

Glad I'm not alone on this.

[@Raptor-vs7wb]

This was the first video game I played that wasn’t an educational game, I loved this game when I was younger and I am so nostalgic for this. When my friend showed me how to play as Luigi I freaked out