- Chrono_Cross
20120227
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After completing Super Mario Land twice, I can clearly see why I've never picked this game up beforehand. Like Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Land differentiates itself from the traditional Mario experience. With its quirky enemies, unusual bosses, and overall terrible level design, Super Mario Land is difficult to recommend.
First thing you'll notice after starting up the game, is the utterly clunky controls. It feels as if I was sliding on ice the entire way through this game and ultimately felt like a step back from Super Mario Bros. The hit detection is a little off where a few instances I barely even came into contact with an enemy and it killed me. Enemy placement is another thing. Some levels nail it on the head whereas others make you want to rip your hair out.
![Super Mario Land (GameBoy) Super_Mario_Land](https://2img.net/h/poparma.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Super_Mario_Land.jpg)
The difficulty as a whole got quite tedious the further I progressed. From off screen enemies rushing me, to platforms I narrowly missed landing on. Specifically the last boss was a pain.
The new element Super Mario Land introduces is the sidescrolling shoot'em up levels. Whether you're in a submarine or an airplane, (only a few levels do this), you navigate through a Gradius-like level, overcoming walls and waves of enemies.
The music is also a step back from previous installments. While the soundtrack is limited, the few tunes that play, are utterly repetitive.
![Super Mario Land (GameBoy) 36811266192023](https://2img.net/h/www.homemademech.com/Uploads/Greview/36811266192023.jpg)
Conclusion-
With only twelve levels, no multiplayer and no replay value to be found, Super Mario Land fails to surpass its predecessors. Level design feels like a step back. The controls are out of this world clunky with unfair hit detection and repetitive music, puts Super Mario Land in a tough situation even for fans of the series.
5/10
5- Average The game either has many flaws or the game is simply meh, purchase with caution.
Last edited by ViewtifulJoe on March 22nd 2012, 9:30 pm; edited 3 times in total
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![Chrono_Cross](https://2img.net/u/1414/12/80/00/avatars/147-60.jpg)
February 27th 2012, 9:55 pm
Once I get another eShop card I will be sure to write the review as soon as possible! ![Smile](/users/1414/12/80/00/smiles/2421216325.png)
And I really couldn't praise this game. The sliding ruins the platforming.![Sad](/users/1414/12/80/00/smiles/1371890812.gif)
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And I really couldn't praise this game. The sliding ruins the platforming.
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![Jnes5](https://2img.net/u/1414/12/80/00/avatars/52-24.jpg)
February 29th 2012, 12:25 pm
It's too bad that this game got an average score, but you did a good job at expressing your dislikes with it !
Since, after all, reviews are supposed to be all about opinions !
Since, after all, reviews are supposed to be all about opinions !
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![RyanNerdyGamer](https://2img.net/u/1414/12/80/00/avatars/68-63.jpg)
May 27th 2016, 7:53 pm
I remember playing this so much back in my youth. It was the very first Game Boy game I ever owned, and I still remember how excited I felt when, after many failed attempts, I finally defeated Tatanga and saved Princess Peach Daisy. ![Happy](/users/1414/12/80/00/smiles/3494830187.png)
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![KeAfan7](https://2img.net/u/1414/12/80/00/avatars/1-96.jpg)
May 28th 2016, 4:06 pm
Great review, my friend. ![Wink](/users/1414/12/80/00/smiles/816866652.gif)
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![Aqua Cherry Blossom](https://2img.net/u/1414/12/80/00/avatars/105-92.jpg)
May 30th 2016, 9:38 pm
Nice review lol. ![Smile](/users/1414/12/80/00/smiles/2421216325.png)
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June 1st 2016, 2:10 pm
Awesome review! ![Very Happy](/users/1414/12/80/00/smiles/23120809.png)
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Will you review the sequel? I'm curious what you think of that.