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[[Bowser]] has kidnapped [[Princess Peach]], and [[Mario]] sets off to rescue her once again. This time, a a storm has stripped a tree near [[Princess Peach's Castle|the castle]] of its [[Super Leaf|Super Leaves]], empowering various enemies with [[Tanook Suit|Tanooki]] abilities.
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[[Bowser]] has kidnapped [[Princess Peach]], and [[Mario]] sets off to rescue her once again. This time, a a storm has stripped a tree near [[Princess Peach's Castle|the castle]] of its [[Super Leaf|Super Leaves]], empowering various enemies with [[Tanooki Suit|Tanooki]] abilities.
  
 
=Gameplay=
 
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Unlike the preceding [[New Super Mario Bros.|''Mario'' handheld]], this game followed a three-dimensional gameplay style that is evocative of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', which is simplified using linear stage design elements from the side-scrolling games such as the usage of time limits and flagpoles. Mario is controlled using the circle pad and can use a number of acrobatic moves that are already familiar to players of the other 3-D games. ''3D Land'' also takes several cues from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', including the return of the [[Tanooki Suit]]. New power-ups include the [[Propeller Box]], [[Boomerang Flower]] and [[Question Box]]. Most of the usual ''Mario'' enemies are featured with new traits to further obscure the player, such as [[Piranha Plant]]s that spit screen-covering ink and tall [[Goomba]] stacks.  
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Unlike the preceding [[New Super Mario Bros.|''Mario'' handheld]], this game followed a three-dimensional gameplay style that is evocative of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. ''3D Land'' consists of briefer stages employung linear stage design elements from the side-scrolling games such as the usage of time limits and flagpoles. Mario is controlled using the circle pad and buttons, and he can use only a few of his acrobatic jumps that are familiar to players of the other 3-D games. ''3D Land'' also takes several cues from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'', including the return of the [[Tanooki Suit]]. New power-ups include the [[Propeller Box]] and [[Boomerang Flower]]. Most of the usual ''Mario'' enemies are featured with new traits to further obscure the player, such as [[Piranha Plant]]s that spit screen-covering ink and tall [[Goomba]] stacks.  
  
Although the level goals are more linear, each level has [[Star Medal]]s hidden within them, and collecting them will unlock more courses. This game also utilizes the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D elements which help to make it easier to judge distance and uncover secrets. It is compatible with StreetPass features which allow players to exchange ? Boxes that contain items.
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Although the level goals are more linear, each level has [[Star Medal]]s hidden within them. Certain amounts of Star Medals are needed to unlock courses, both optional and mandatory. Some are not full stages, as the game includes [[Toad]] Houses and special areas called Mystery Boxes. The Mystery Box is a small room in which the player must perform tasks within brief time limits to win a Star Medal and multiple coins. It is compatible with StreetPass features which allow players to exchange Mystery Boxes. This game also utilizes the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D elements which help to make it easier to judge distance and uncover secrets
  
 
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Revision as of 19:07, 3 January 2012

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Super Mario 3D Land
Developer EAD Tokyo
Publisher Nintendo
System Nintendo 3DS
Release Date JP November 3, 2011
US November 13, 2011
EU November 18, 2011
AU November 24, 2011
Rating ESRB: E

Super Mario 3D Land is a Mario adventure that was produced for the Nintendo 3DS.

Story

Bowser has kidnapped Princess Peach, and Mario sets off to rescue her once again. This time, a a storm has stripped a tree near the castle of its Super Leaves, empowering various enemies with Tanooki abilities.

Gameplay

Unlike the preceding Mario handheld, this game followed a three-dimensional gameplay style that is evocative of Super Mario Galaxy. 3D Land consists of briefer stages employung linear stage design elements from the side-scrolling games such as the usage of time limits and flagpoles. Mario is controlled using the circle pad and buttons, and he can use only a few of his acrobatic jumps that are familiar to players of the other 3-D games. 3D Land also takes several cues from Super Mario Bros. 3, including the return of the Tanooki Suit. New power-ups include the Propeller Box and Boomerang Flower. Most of the usual Mario enemies are featured with new traits to further obscure the player, such as Piranha Plants that spit screen-covering ink and tall Goomba stacks.

Although the level goals are more linear, each level has Star Medals hidden within them. Certain amounts of Star Medals are needed to unlock courses, both optional and mandatory. Some are not full stages, as the game includes Toad Houses and special areas called Mystery Boxes. The Mystery Box is a small room in which the player must perform tasks within brief time limits to win a Star Medal and multiple coins. It is compatible with StreetPass features which allow players to exchange Mystery Boxes. This game also utilizes the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D elements which help to make it easier to judge distance and uncover secrets