Nin10dude789 (2013-05-17 08:39:42)

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Hello guys! Welcome to my next review on a 3DS game. This time, I'll be reviewing a 3DS eShop exclusive game, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move. So that's pretty much it, so let's get going!

STORY

You must be wondering why the word ''Vs.'' isn't on the tittle for this installment of the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong series. Well, let me explain by telling you the story. Mario and Pauline once again opens another Mini Amusement Park. Donkey Kong, however, decided to join Mario and Pauline on their new amusement park. So, he's the nice guy now.
So the story is kind of a twist of the series. Overall, ok story line.

CONTROLS
This game mainly uses the touch screen, but it's very useful, and easy to use. Simple and great! Each game uses a different method to play this game like tapping and sliding. When playing the Main Game, you can use the L and R buttons to change the angle of the stage. Overall, easy to use controls!

GAMEPLAY

So, the objective of this game is very simple: guide the Mini Toy to the star to finish the stage. However, as you progress the game, it gets insanely harder, frustration, and crazy. The main game has 4 diffrent modes: Mario's Main Event, Puzzel Palace, Many Mini Mayhem, and Giant Jungle. Let me explain each mode:

Mario's Main Event:
Like the game's objective, guide the mini to the star. In this mode, you'll get random pieces from a pipe. You can then put them on the mini's way. However, if you place the wrong piece, the mini will fall off the stage. So you got to be careful where you place them. Bad thing, thou, you'll get bunch of useless pieces, making the mini die. Even if you're 1 piece left to win, if you don't get the piece, you die, and start the stage all over again. Theres some trash cans to place some useless pieces, but it can hold a limit of 3 pieces, in rare occasions, 4 pieces. Then theres some bombs to blow up some pieces, which make you look like a terrorist. Lol. This mode is frustrating and very hard as you progress. Overall, it's pretty fun.

Puzzle Palace

In this mode, you have to use a certain amount of pieces to guide the mini to the star. Once you place them into play, you cannot remove it or destroy it, so you got to plan how are you gonna build it before placing it. Luckily, therse a reset button in case you mess up. Overall, makes your brain work like crazy, but it's ok.

Many Mini Mayhem

In this mode, you have to control 2 or more minis at the same time. Therse no pieces to place, all you do is to change the mini's direction. Some levels, you have to twist some knobs to change the direction, move tiles, use the conveyor belts, and many more. This mode is also hard, since you have to pay a lot of attention to the minis. Overall, it's challenging, and fun.

Giant Jungle

This mode applies to all rules from Mario's Main Event. The huge difference, well, the stage is huge. You kind of have to look out for any obsticals, enemies, or any pits. Then you have to collect 10 stars. You can get 1 batch of the stars, then play it again to get the other batches of stars later. Overall, fun, challenging, and frustrating.
So the gameplay overall, it's fun.

VISUALS

The graphics in this game is pretty amazing and the best one from the series. It's very detailed, smooth, and the mini's reflections are amazing. The coins reflect as well. The blocks are cool looking, and smooth. The 3D makes the make even more detailed. Overall, great visuals!

MUSIC & SOUND
The music in this game is amazing, cool, catchy, and memorable. It has a lot of music in the game to listen. It would be cool to include a music player. Sound is also cool. Some are from the past entries, but it has more new sounds. Some of the mini's voice are the same from the past entries, too. Some have new voices, Mini Toad has a new voice, and Mini Pauline. Overall, great amount of music and sound.

CONTENT

The game has a lot of content. It has some mini games, a toy collection, and a stage builder. Let me explain to you every content:

Toy Collection

As you progress the game, you have toys to collect. Therse a total of 12 minis to unlock. You unlock a mini (yes, it's Mini Mario) as you start the game. When you unlock a mini, you have to polish it, when it's clean, it starts danci

This post has been edited one or more times, the last time was:
2013-05-30 06:47:15

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Mewtwo21 (2013-05-17 09:02:44)

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^

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pikarceus (2013-05-17 09:29:52)

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It looks okay. $10 for it isn't bad considering the rehash sequel to DRW is even more.

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THaT1GuY9001 (2013-05-17 09:43:03)

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Good review. A few mistakes here and there, and could be polished up a bit.

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Mewtwo21 (2013-05-17 12:19:50)

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i meant the 10$ bit @kisky

Nice review Nintendude. its clear that you've put a lot of effort in to this review.

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Julieta (2013-05-17 12:31:12)

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I love this game!

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Nin10dude789 (2013-05-17 22:15:08)

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Thanks guys! I'll edit it.

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Nin10dude789 (2013-05-28 20:33:33)

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Le bumpe

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Nin10dude789 (2013-05-29 23:45:59)

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^ I know. I have the game too, you smart one. Would I be reviewing it if I didn't have the game? A simple grammar mistake in the name.

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