Nintendo of America, Inc. (Released May 16, 2006). Super Mario Bros. Rated: Everyone. Nintendo DS.
· Plot Summary
Mario and Princess Peach are back in this DS platform game by Nintendo. The Princess's castle is struck by lightning, and while Mario charges ahead in an effort to save the residence, Peach is kidnapped by Bowser Jr. Enlisting the aid of his brother, Luigi, and their other friends, the group sets off to rescue the Princess of Mushroom Kingdom.
· Critical Evaluation
Original storyline, with over 75 levels, and traditional side-scrolling. Various forms of tests are given (coins to collect for instance) in order to allow player to level up. A multi-layer version sets the brothers against one another in order to collect stars. Great to see the old characters in a new way, the series given a new life.
· Reader’s Annotation
DS platform. If played on a DSi, the wireless ability means only one card is needed for multi-player with a DS or DSLite. Refined version of the original graphic content.
· Genre
Game
· Booktalking Ideas
For use as part of a gaming night or engender friendly competition.
· Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 5-9/Ages 10-14
· Why did you include this book in the titles you selected?
Daughter's friends have played this game for months, though I never really caught on as to why, since I don't use the DS game systems.
