



Super Mario 3D Land utilizes the Nintendo 3DS ‘s autostereoscopic technology, allowing players to perceive depth when viewing the game screen. After clearing the game once, a set of “Special” levels are unlocked, some of which contain additional challenges, such as a second time limit. The invincibility leaf and the P-wing are only available in regular worlds. Other items include the Boomerang Flower, which allows Mario to throw boomerangs that can collect out-of-reach items and attack enemies the Propeller Box, which allows Mario to reach high places and the rare Prize Box, which gives Mario extra Coins while walking around in it. The game offers a number of traditional Mario items, such as the Super Mushroom, Fire Flower and Starman, along with new power-ups that bestow special suits onto Mario and grant him new abilities.

Super Mario 3D Land utilizes a similar level objective to the aforementioned side-scrolling games, in which the point of each level is to reach and grab the “Goal Pole” at the end of the level, within the time limit. Nintendo re-released the game as a downloadable title via Nintendo eShop in Mario has also learned two new moves: a barrel roll and a roll jump, the former of which can be used to break blocks in a similar manner to jumping at blocks from below or ground pounding, and the latter allowing Mario to cover much horizontal ground in one jump. The game was a commercial success, and has sold It was also the first 3DS game to sell over five million copies. The game was released to critical acclaim, with gaming critics praising the amount of creativity and technical design presented within the game, though the utilization of 3D in the gameplay was met with a more mixed reception. The main story is similar to previous Super Mario titles, centering on Mario ‘s efforts to rescue Princess Peach, who has been kidnapped by Bowser. It also introduces new additional gameplay mechanics and power-ups. Super Mario 3D Land is unique from other games in the Mario series, as it combines elements from both traditional 2D Mario side-scrolling games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games. It was the first Mario game to be released for the 3DS. It was released worldwide in November, beginning in Japan.
