Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006)

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis cover

Developer: Nintendo Software Technology
Publisher: Nintendo
Platforms: Wii U, Nintendo DS
Genres: Platform, Puzzle
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 22 player ratings
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A clever puzzle-strategy game where you guide Mini Mario toys through traps across a theme park to rescue Pauline from Donkey Kong.

puzzlecasualstrategicnostalgiccuteactionfamily-friendly

About

It seems folks love those Mini Mario toys. So much so that the Mario Toy Company has expanded the line to include Mini Donkey Kong, Mini Toad and Mini Peach figures to the series. With all these toys bringing him more money than he knows what to do with, Mario decides to fulfill his lifelong dream and open a theme park called Super Mini Mario World. The opening-day crowd includes Pauline and Donkey Kong, who immediately falls head over heels for the lovely lass. The proud ape tries to show off his Mini DK toy to Pauline, but she picks the Mini Mario toy over his and the jealous Donkey Kong becomes enraged. He smashes the displays, destroys the toys and takes Pauline to the top floor of the amusement park. Players must find Pauline and save the day. Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 allows players to create their own maps with a new level editor. Once a map is created, players can send it across the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players also can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to download maps created by others, check out a player-ranking system and access special bonuses. These unique features are sure to be a smash hit with puzzle fans everywhere.

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