Didn't enjoy Mario 3D Land for 3DS (Am I Dead Inside ?)

Got my mates 3DS for the weekend (Im still on the edge in terms of buying one), bastard only has Mario 3D Land and Street Fighter cause he will buy a system JUST for pokemon..Anyway gave Mario 3D Land a shot I didn't really enjoy it that much IDK what it is its just not resonating with me, currently up to World 8. Game got alot of hype and praise from Fans and Critics alike am I the Odd one out or did anyone else feel the same ? perhaps Im just more Inlove with the Grand Open Worlds of Previous 3D Marios.

Got my mates 3DS for the weekend (Im still on the edge in terms of buying one), bastard only has Mario 3D Land and Street Fighter cause he will buy a system JUST for pokemon..Anyway gave Mario 3D Land a shot I didn't really enjoy it that much IDK what it is its just not resonating with me, currently up to World 8. Game got alot of hype and praise from Fans and Critics alike am I the Odd one out or did anyone else feel the same ? perhaps Im just more Inlove with the Grand Open Worlds of Previous 3D Marios.

Blake135

maybe if you actually say what you don't like about it.

oh and did you at least like the 3d?

[QUOTE="Blake135"]

Got my mates 3DS for the weekend (Im still on the edge in terms of buying one), bastard only has Mario 3D Land and Street Fighter cause he will buy a system JUST for pokemon..Anyway gave Mario 3D Land a shot I didn't really enjoy it that much IDK what it is its just not resonating with me, currently up to World 8. Game got alot of hype and praise from Fans and Critics alike am I the Odd one out or did anyone else feel the same ? perhaps Im just more Inlove with the Grand Open Worlds of Previous 3D Marios.

KBFloYd

maybe if you actually say what you don't like about it.

oh and did you at least like the 3d?

I think the 3D Slider is alittle messed up on my Mates 3DS it sorta..Flickers ? seems alittle Flimsy. Otherwise Yeah Its cool, not mind blowing but it does subtly add some depth and I recall one level that it really worked well on. Only had a few minutes of Playtime at Stores so being able to sit down for a couple of Hours and try it out is really great, I would most likely have to get the 3DS Xl the Normal one feels alittle cramped for my hands.

Im not sure what I dislike Im trying to wrap my head around it myself as stupid as that sounds, I don't outright DISLIKE IT I mean its fun but I wouldn't pay full price for it would pick it up in the bargin Bin. Feels Generic compared to the reccent 3D Mario Games I have played (Sunshine/Galaxy), its more of a Semi hybrid of the 2D mario mixed in with the 3D Mario/

Yes, you are dead inside. Sorry about that.

It can be disappointing, maybe your expectations were too high? I sold it for MK7 but I might get it back later on.

First 8 worlds are pretty mediocre, it gets a lot better at the Special worldstowny_

I thought the game was terribly boring.

I love 3D Mario, well, except for Galaxy (decent, but overrated to me), but I didn't like Mario 3D Land at all. Boring worlds, no charm, no...fun.

In my opinion, of course.

New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a better game. Super Mario 3D Land is a good game but overrated.

[QUOTE="towny_"]First 8 worlds are pretty mediocre, it gets a lot better at the Special worldsMinishdriveby

Game is awesome, you haters just have totally bad taste. :P

[QUOTE="Minishdriveby"][QUOTE="towny_"]First 8 worlds are pretty mediocre, it gets a lot better at the Special worldsBlabadon

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="Blabadon"] Exactly, some levels even have terrible challenges thrown on top of them. Trying to avoid that bigass Cosmic Mario while you're on a small piece of land that appears and disappears using the 3DS' analog nub isn't fun. It's annoying, and frustrating. Also, the practical removal of the long jump (since it's damn near impossible to pull of this game) sucks big time.Blabadon

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] your L button must be broken because the long jump is easy as hell to pull off :|Shinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="Blabadon"] No it's not, not while sprinting, and especially not compared to even the last 3D handheld Mario, SM64DS.Blabadon

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] dude, you get a running start, you press L, then press b while sliding, it's not rocket science. I can do it on the spotShinobishyguy

[QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"][QUOTE="Blabadon"] Doh ho ho, I never knew that in all my hours of playing it! :roll: It's not well implemented, it feels sluggish like the rest of the game, and it feels pointless because it goes the same distance as the normal jump does. We've had this exact same discussion before. I know this is also a selective piece, but this summarizes a lot of the issues I had with the game, though there is some hyperbole on some parts: http://seanmalstrom.wordpress.com/2011/11/18/email-i-just-beat-super-mario-3d-land/ One part of it that has some my main problems with the game: "Some idiot decided to add a run button to this game. Let me repeat that: some idiot added a run button to a 3D Mario game. Isnt that what the analog stick is for? Nintendo, hello? Anyway, I wish I could say that this is just a minor inconvenience because Im constantly holding the button down when I shouldnt have to, but theres another problem. This game has some control issues due to the aforementioned run button. Mario overreacts to a lot of mid-air controls because of that stupid button, but if I dont use it, he under-reacts and doesnt travel far enough. This game feels like it has no momentum. Even with the run button held down, Mario runs so damn slow. It feels slower than other 3D Mario games. The triple jump is also gone. Now, thats huge. The triple jump was so fundamental to 3D Mario games because it allowed you build up momentum, overcome obstacles and pull off crazy maneuvers. But here its gone. Even though it was added to the New Super Mario Bros. games, its gone here. The long jump feels almost useless. Every time I used it, it felt like it had been neutered compared to previous 3D Mario games. It just doesnt travel far enough. Also, for some reason, it feels difficult to pull off." I can't stand the run button in this game. It's fairly fine in SM64DS, but after the SMG games, it just feels like a detriment to the game.Blabadon

The game is horribly padded out. The first 8 worlds are far too easy and then the 8 special worlds are basically the same thing with slightly different rules to make them difficult. The game forces you to play through all 16 worlds twice to get the last level. NSMB2 is definitely better.

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] again making an issue out of a non issue. The run button was fine, you jusy hold it down and let go of it when you're in smaller areas where you need to move slowlyShinobishyguy

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[QUOTE="Blabadon"] Please, in a series I love as much as the 3D Mario games and have put countless hours in, and for that fantastic series to basically define the 3DS for me, I wasn't looking for issues. I was looking for unbridled fun, and instead I got a sluggish, boring mix of 2D and 3D Mario games that did neither of the two genres well.Blabadon

i had no trouble long jumping...well actually the problem for you guys is probably the size and shape of the 3DS.... you have to hold it a certain way to do it because you have to press the shoulder buttons at the same time.

oh and yea its distance is slightly neutered but still comes in handy in many sections.

Yes... yes you are.

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] I don't really give a crap how many hours you put into other 3d mario games, if you have trouble pulling off something as simple as a longjump it's time to re-evaluate your platforming skills

KBFloYd

i had no trouble long jumping...well actually the problem for you guys is probably the size and shape of the 3DS.... you have to hold it a certain way to do it because you have to press the shoulder buttons at the same time.

oh and yea its distance is slightly neutered but still comes in handy in many sections.

 you can actually do a rolling longjump that covers alot more distance. Just slide, press y, and then b before the roll finishesShinobishyguy

advanced mario techniques? i will try it.

I didn't enjoy it much either. Felt like very lazy game design.

its an alright game but nothing amazing.. maybe my least favorite mario adventure game

How do you not enjoy something but play through the first 8 worlds? So you aren't enjoying as much as you'd like to, but you're enjoying it. You wouldn't be playing if you didn't enjoy it at all. Just not as much as you wish.

It is a solid game. Maybe we all got spoiled by the greatness of the two Galaxy games. :P

[QUOTE="towny_"]First 8 worlds are pretty mediocre, it gets a lot better at the Special worldsMinishdriveby

How do you not enjoy something but play through the first 8 worlds? So you aren't enjoying as much as you'd like to, but you're enjoying it. You wouldn't be playing if you didn't enjoy it at all. Just not as much as you wish.

bonesawisready5

People can still Play A Game/Watch A Movie, even if they don't really enjoy it. As I said I borrowed my Mates 3DS and the only Game's he has Is Mario And Street Fighter (Yes I did Download Some Demo's), Kinda pointless NOT to play it don't you think ? Im getting through the game but it certainly is not a overaly enjoyable experience. 

It is a solid game. Maybe we all got spoiled by the greatness of the two Galaxy games. :P

Pierst179

Definitely.

[QUOTE="bonesawisready5"]

How do you not enjoy something but play through the first 8 worlds? So you aren't enjoying as much as you'd like to, but you're enjoying it. You wouldn't be playing if you didn't enjoy it at all. Just not as much as you wish.

Blake135

People can still Play A Game/Watch A Movie, even if they don't really enjoy it. As I said I borrowed my Mates 3DS and the only Game's he has Is Mario And Street Fighter (Yes I did Download Some Demo's), Kinda pointless NOT to play it don't you think ? Im getting through the game but it certainly is not a overaly enjoyable experience. 

But if you didn't enjoy it you would deem it a waste of your time and stop doing it. You're basically saying what I said, that you didn't REALLY enjoy (as much as you wanted to) but you still enjoyed it.

Good game but not as spectacular as some make it out to be.OreoMilkshake

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[QUOTE="Blabadon"] Please, in a series I love as much as the 3D Mario games and have put countless hours in, and for that fantastic series to basically define the 3DS for me, I wasn't looking for issues. I was looking for unbridled fun, and instead I got a sluggish, boring mix of 2D and 3D Mario games that did neither of the two genres well.Blabadon

[QUOTE="Pierst179"]

It is a solid game. Maybe we all got spoiled by the greatness of the two Galaxy games. :P

Epak_

Definitely.

How do you not enjoy something but play through the first 8 worlds? So you aren't enjoying as much as you'd like to, but you're enjoying it. You wouldn't be playing if you didn't enjoy it at all. Just not as much as you wish.

bonesawisready5

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="Shinobishyguy"] I don't really give a crap how many hours you put into other 3d mario games, if you have trouble pulling off something as simple as a longjump it's time to re-evaluate your platforming skills

Heirren