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With New Super Mario Bros. in 2006, Nintendo returned to its roots and gave the classic 2D platformer gameplay a modern twist. In the role of Mario - or occasionally Luigi - you once again embark on a mission to free Princess Peach from the clutches of Bowser and his son Bowser Jr. in New Super Mario Bros. This time, however, you can expect a completely new look, new abilities and fresh ideas in New Super Mario Bros. that enhance the old gameplay in an ingenious way.

The eight worlds of New Super Mario Bros. are varied and take you through green meadows, dry deserts, gloomy ghost houses, underwater landscapes and seething volcanic regions. Every level in New Super Mario Bros. is full of secret turns, hidden coins and clever challenges. In addition to classic enemies such as Gumbas, Koopas and Piranha Plants, there are also many new obstacles and surprises.

What makes New Super Mario Bros. so special is the successful mix of nostalgia and innovation. In addition to the familiar power-ups such as the Super Mushroom or the Fire Flower, there are new transformations, such as the Mini Mushroom, which Mario can use to slip through tiny passages, or the Mega Mushroom, which briefly makes him huge and allows him to destroy entire level sections. The blue armor also brings new strategies to the game and gives Mario a spinning protective function at full speed.

Graphically, New Super Mario Bros. uses the strengths of the DS: classic 2D levels with lovingly animated 3D characters, fluid movements and colorful backgrounds. The controls of New Super Mario Bros. remain as precise as ever - direct, fast and ideal for speed runs or casual gameplay. The whole thing is supported by a catchy soundtrack with charming new pieces of music that are instantly catchy.

In addition to the single player mode, New Super Mario Bros.l also offers a multiplayer mode in which you can duel locally with a friend: Who collects a certain number of coins first or defeats more opponents? You can also play mini-games - small games of skill that are also great fun in multiplayer.

New Super Mario Bros. is more than just a return to the classic platform game - it's a lovingly modernized adventure with creative ideas, fluid gameplay and lots of fun. Perfect for Mario fans of all ages, whether newcomer or veteran.