When it came to creating the world of Super Mario 3D Land, Nintendo wasn't shy about ... much grand theft when it came to compiling the soundtrack for this game and it's never sounded better.

But what is it that makes Super Mario 3D Land such a satisfying new chapter in the long-running series? I'm so glad you asked! 1. You Know the Story The core mechanics of the game shouldn't ...

New Super Mario ... and visits a land made entirely of chocolate, all populated by strange new enemies and brought to life with the Super Nintendo’s vibrant pixel art and soundtrack.

The company actually delivered. 3D gaming has never been fully realized before this. Super Mario 3D Land represents the first 3DS title to fully make use of the system’s capabilities.

The last time we played Super Mario 3D Land, we came away confident that Nintendo was taking its mascot forward, as our preview explained. That was based on a four level demo but we've since ...

The music – a mixture of old and new songs ... It’s not an amazing feature, but a welcome extra touch. Most importantly, Super Mario 3D Land is just plain fun. It also makes you smile ...

Super Mario 3D Land feels like the heir to Super Mario Bros. 3, and it's moments like this that really drive that impression home. It's not just the Tanooki Suit, the music blocks, the pirate ...

The music is as spry as the plumber himself ... As a gateway drug for those reluctant to embrace Mario in three dimensions, Super Mario 3D Land should be a huge success. And if Nintendo does ...

The music is wonderful too, a mixture of great new stuff and classic themes, kindly remixed for today’s gaming scene. Aside from the special levels, Super Mario 3D Land also offers a couple of ...