An innovative Mario title that is great for passing time.
Review 207
Released: May 24, 2004
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Genre: 2D Platformer
ESRB Rating: E for Everyone
ESRB Descriptors: Mild Animated Violence
Story: 30%
Gameplay: 40%
Graphics: 20%
Durability: 10%
Story (7/10)
An old nemesis returns to the Mario world. Donkey Kong has captured all of the mini-Mario toys and has conveniently placed them throughout some tricky puzzles.
Gameplay (8/10)
The gameplay is closer to Super Mario Advance than to any other Mario game. Jumping on enemies doesn't kill them, but you can pick them up and throw them at other enemies. Each level is split into two parts. In the first part, you have to navigate through a puzzle to grab a key, and then carry the key back to the door. The second part is similar, but instead of a key, you're grabbing a mini-Mario toy, which ends the level.
Graphics (9/10)
Very, very good for a Gameboy Advance title.
Durability (7/10)
Overall Score (7.8/10)
Rounded Score (8/10)