A Fond Look Back at New Super Mario Bros. 

My favorite part of Mario bros DS is that it actually has unique and interesting bosses and it is like the only 2D Mario game to have that. It’s really sad that super princess peach has better bosses than 90% of 2D Mario games

Aw man, you’re a blue shell hater. There’s nothing better in this game than completing a level entirely inside of the blue shell. Pure bliss

While I see people’s points I still feel like each new super Mario bros game had an identity and were all good games, honestly I think the only problem with the series is how close each game came out and that nsmbU was pretty much the Wii U’s only launch title

I still remember beating the final boss as mini mario just to see what would happen, and if Peach would crouch down or something for the kiss because of how short he is. (My disappointment was immeasurable when he just randomly turned into small mario for it)

No other game could replicate the feeling of New than the original DS

I still remember playing this game for the 1st time. One thing I can say about this game that sets it aside from it's later releases is that at least NSMB was the 1st to try all of these gimmicks out. For this reason; I still think that it is easily better than a lot of the games that released after it (with the 'New') title. Also, this was one of those games that you _had_ to play on the DS when it came out. If you had this game in school; you were definitely one of the cool kids for sure

10:24 And the fact that a star coin is located there makes it obvious that it was purposefully made to be easy to find.

Words can't express how much this game means to me. I've 100%ed it so many times and it always just feels like revisiting an old friend every time. I remember getting my first ever red ds lite with this game already in it and just having my mind blown playing it for the first time. A true classic that has passed the test of time.

I love how NSMBWii Overworld plays over the NSMB one at around 4:20 lol

You can instantly stop your momentum with the blue shell by letting go of the run button, then quickly press down then up on the d pad. This should start a ground pound, stopping all your forward momentum, and pressing up cancels the ground pound so you now can maneuver normally all in a blink of an eye. The blue shell has its ups and downs for sure but once you have a good grip on the maneuverability in this game you can definitely minimize its downsides as well as amplifying its strengths

Super Mario Bros DS, aka our generation first introduction to gambling

When Mike goes outside, the NSMB snow music plays. Minigames were such a w by the way

It's nice to see some love for this game, as I remember it incredibly fondly. A lot of people seem to nostalgically laud NSMB Wii as the greatest in the series, perhaps because of the Wii's more widespread popularity, but even Wii removed and changed a lot of the things that made DS unique. I remember when it was brand new, and it was an absolute blast--finding new secret exits, figuring out how to get to the extra worlds (which he didn't really mention in this video), the overall atmosphere, the amazing levels in World 8, the incredible boss fights, the great level design, and the new power-ups really made it a memorable and stand-out experience. Future entries repeat a lot of the things that they shouldn't have (exact same world order, plot, and gameplay loop), while messing up things that made the original great (no original bosses, worsening level design, re-used music, excluding the koopa shell and mini mushroom (which were totally awesome). Not to disrespect NSMB Wii, which is also a great game. It was just the start of them ruining the uniqueness and individuality that made the original NSMB so magical.

I like how unique DS was, really disappointed that the sequels never followed up with that. At least U had some great level design

The first NSMB game I played was NSMB2. I got the game for Christmas in 2012 and i really enjoyed it. In 2013 i saw a friend that had the Original NSMB for the DS, i gave it a try and i really enjoyed it causing me to want my own copy of the game. In 2021 i downloaded the game on emulator, i completed it and it was far enjoyable than NSMB2 and NSMBU. NSMBWii was also awesome but it was basically NSMBDS with updated stuff and newer features. I remember NSMBWii was the first NSMB game i saw in 2011 because i noticed people playing it. NSMBDS, NSMBWii and NSMB2 are my childhood NSMB games.

This. Is a crowning accomplishment. It might seem simple, but this deep dive is honestly one of your best videos. Ironically, despite talking about a usually generic game, your word choice was varied, your ideas unique, and your editing and music PHENOMENAL and I immediately took out my DS to go back to the game. WELL DONE MIKE! Also ps. MOUNT WARIO!

Was never into the handhelds, so it was a huge gap for me from Mario World to NSMB Wii. This first entry in the series looks amazing though, wish they would remake it for Switch or Switch 2.

As someone who started playing NSMB DS for the first time, this video came out at the perfect time. Another great video Mariomikester, keep it up

If you really like it, you can always play ROM hacks like Newer Super Mario Bros DS. I currently play it on my DS using a R4. It's incredible how amazing it is, but also how underrated, because of how much ROM hacks are still a small niche.

Was my first video game, and one of my favourites too. I didn't even play the game when Mario Vs. Luigi was still playable, the servers were shut down when I first played it. And I still loved it.

I eat the cotton candy from my walls

This is actually one of my favorite Mario games. It’s actually unique compared to the other NSMB games.

Ah one of my first games I got when I got my first gaming device, the ds. Genuinely was a joy back in the day.

23:31 that low quality ds voice nostalgia goes hard 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

It would be nice if a mainline Mario game would have another villain besides Bowser again. Even bringing back someone like Wart or even Tatanga would be quite the Refresher. It would be so cool if there was a new Mario game where we got to return to Sarasaland and get to see what it looks like with color

This is probably the most special game to me it was the first game I ever played and I love it to bits listening to the music makes me feel like I’m a kid again.

What’s interesting for me is that NSMB was my first ever Nintendo game I played yet it’s one of the ones in the series that I go back to the least. I really need to play this genuinely great game again.

Your vids are great!! I’m gonna sit down and watch the video rn :D

You can quickly release the dash button and then press it again while running in the shell to make him leave it, or to mostly run without him entering it.

Yep. This game definitely sparks memories. It was one of the first DS games I owned.

I always LOVED playing Mario Bros DS and SM64DS when i was younger and i remember beating Mario Bros DS literally once a month which now whenever i touch it, it gives Nostalgia and love for the 2000's Gaming. I still play SM64 DS and speedrun it now, but Mario Bros DS hits hard whenever i play it.

I’ve never been a member before and I’m so happy! Thx

your videos are actually so entertaining,please never stop

This was one of the games I spent the most time with on my DS back in the day. Right up there with Kirby's Canvas Curse and Pokémon Gen 4!

To be honest, this is the best new super Mario Bros game not only do the levels have good consistency but also I love the new power ups the blue shell was honestly really fun, same with the mega mushroom I also love the games bosses and it’s a great 2d Mario game it also makes good use of the ds’s controls, considering that Console only had a D pad and this is the perfect game for it. And it’s just a great Mario game this game and super Mario wonder are my favorite to the Mario games

Newer smb really fixed the issue of automatically entering the shell while running

Happy 18th anniversary to this game!! One of my favorite and one I happen to share a birthday with! =)

I really love this games, just simple and fun

1:30 Actually NSMB's development started back in 2004, not 2005.

Also the world 2-3 theme returned in nsmbWii

The mikester releasing a vid on the national holiday of 420 is superb

the koopa shell is so fun

The blue shell is easy to use you just have a major skill issue and the world 1-2 secert exit wasn't a copy paste it's called a reference, but other than that neat video.

21:55 i wonder if that mechanic was inspired by the original princess peach game. There are levels in Bowser's villa that you had to flip rooms like that to navigate around

Brilliant video!

You shall do a classic mario retrospective (like yoshis island,super mario world,mario 3 etc) I'd love to hear your opinions on these games

I'm glad you're back It's beem a while

In terms of personal preference, I much prefer the later titles like New super mario bros wii & U because of their vastly improved level design. Newer mario wii being my absolute favorite. This game still marked a significant improvement over previous games like Super mario bros 3 & world, with new creative ideas, bosses, & better graphics. I feel like the level design in New mario ds is close to what it would become, but alas, these levels are still a bit on the short side. A bit too basic for my taste. I've come to love the larger levels.

Makes me sad to think that Nintendo will likely never use these characters for boss battles again considering they'll either rehash the ones from the wii or just carry some of them over from 3d land or 3d world which yeah they are also fun battles but they don't hold a candle to the DS versions as to how fun they are. I still have this game for my 3ds and out of all the games that I have from PlayStation xbox and Nintendo this is the very first mario game I ever played from start to finish and it still holds up very well and it's controls are amazing

Great day when mike uploads

The way he goes down the list of the worlds in the game is the exact same order as in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. It’s so clever and well hidden if you’ve never played it before. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, play the game and you’ll understand.

I 100% it about 2 days ago. I love this game. Even though it came out a year after I was born. Still loved it as i played it on my DSI to death

This was my childhood mario game along with mkwii.

After years of watching a video with the person who has a different personality while streaming 😊

any chance you’ll do a video on Donkey Kong as well?

i used to love playing super mario so much... good times

I love New Super Mario Bros DS it is one of the best games ever. the vs mode and the minigames are making it compleet

Because you didn't mention: The morty tank is a inspired by the morty tank in sunshine

I LOVE this game so much.. so nostalgic 🫶🏻

grew up with these games but Wonder smashed them honestly, still have fun with them but Wonder is levels ahead of these games

Banger game

the ammount of content this game has is crazy like they didn't have to make some of the stuff but they did and that's why i love this game tho i wish we say fire bros more their attack pattern was interesting and they looked cooler than boomer bro

amazing video

Great and deep video! Nowadays looks like every opinion is in extremes (Love or Hate). The New series is not a trash and Wonder it is not perfect.

NSMB on ds was pretty good. Hell, it was great for a return to 2d Mario. I have no idea why the following games were heavily based on its graphics and art style. None of the following games couldn't work on ds with a few tweaks.

You cant really give points to NSMB for the side modes because those are ripped straight from 64DS.

hey Mike it's me, nice video!

7:02 glazing

Playing on “official hardware” again Mike?

It's funny how Sonic can put out more mainline releases more frequently than mario despite the quality struggle

9:21 wasn’t there something in Mario odyssey

This game is not my favorite in the "new" series but it was an okay game. At least the boss battles were good in this one. The game is too easy and it's one of the only Mario games with no secret world.

8:22 funny coin number

You've already done a new super Mario bros DS retrospective....

Blue shell it's really fun

if the new super mario series was just the ds game and maybe new super mario bros 2 it would have been viewed much better today

I like it because I played it as a lid

One of the best games ever

mario world had both the jungle and mountain themes, so there’s no original world themes in this game. it’s fine though, they weren’t done to death yet

Mario vs luigi doesn't work anymore 😢

This was my first 2d mario as a 2000’s kid and the only thing I disagree with is that the mario mushroom was lame and the blue shell is the power up ever

New super Lincoln bros

Ur cooking

The leaks where true 😊🐡✈️🏙️🏙️🐶🥰

🐡 Mike when emote

16:13 💀✈️🏙️🏙️

Papa Mike ita meee

NSMB and NSMB Wii are great; NSMB2 and NSMB-U are mostly a snoozefest, despite U being the first HD Mario game. Plus, the "New" theme in Mario Maker doesn't have all the cool gimmicks like the giant mushroom or the huge wiggler, many of the enemies like boxing ghosts, etc.

8:39 nsmbw has a level like this, but this level is better

Do you not play the old mario games? You make all these mario videos but you don’t seem to play any games from the first twenty years

Dunno why this was recommended but lets give it a shot

nowadays mario legit doesn't support any gameplay style other than go cherry slow on top. kizu mario is good, just get good at the game. (the japanese mario 2 is literally DLC before DLC for mario 1.)

I can still go back to NSMB DS and Wii and have a great time, whereas after playing Mario Wonder, I have no desire to play NSMB2 or U. They’re just so bland, unoriginal, and boring

6:19 it’s average

poor ol nsmbw, its irrelevent now

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It is fun that you can play as Luigi by pressing L and R.

to me super mario 1 and 2 were good but above that the 2D games are trash, they all have good stuff but the problem is that you skip gameplay by using the overpowered power ups, pariah literally explains my opinion, I prefer mario 64 because you can go fast.

483 views in an hour bro fell off