Super Mario

Super Paper Mario
$49.99
My son begged for Super Mario Bros. Unfortunately, he asked a year too early. I got him this game and it was not a wise choice. He was 5 and just learning to read. This game is FULL of reading. The story line is narrated through word bubbles; the characters talk to each other through word bubbles; the directions from signposts are in bubbles. If you can't read, you can't play this game. It's a fun game. I enjoy flipping between dimensions. The plot is fun and the scenes change in the spirit of the original Super Mario Bros. Older players will enjoy this game in the spirit of the original adventure.

New Super Mario Bros.
$34.99
I know that this game has been out for a little while now but I just got around to playing it. I have always been a fan of the Mario games but this one was disappointing. First, I will say that it is too short. I was able to finish this game from start to finish in about 10 hours (over 2-3 days). I felt like I could not thoroughly enjoy it because it was short. Second, it was a little too easy. I will say that I am basing this off of my age so that means that it may be a little more difficult for a child. I was looking for Yoshi and he wasn't there and neither were any costumes. The only power ups you get are big mushroom, small mushroom, fire flower, turtle shell and the star. I will say that it was fun to be a giant Mario (big mushroom) and a micro Mario (small mushroom) but you don't get those power ups often. Another pointless feature is the coins that you have to collect. At the end of the game, with the extra 20 coins you have, all you can get is a background for your menu screen. The bosses are also extremely easy. If you are expecting to get the same feeling as you got when you played Super Mario World (SNES or Advance) or Super Mario 3, you will be disappointed. If you are big Mario fan and are just looking for something new with all the classic characters you may enjoy it otherwise, just rent it, beat it and return it.

New Super Mario Bros
$49.99
I didn't purchase the game from Amazon (although I originally had planned to) because my boyfriend's birthday was two days after the release date. This was at the top of his "wish list". He's been playing Mario since the early 80's and has beaten each version several times over, myself since the early 90's and I never got further than world 3 on my Game Boy. Needless to say, he's more of a "Gamer" than I am. But let me tell you, I absolutely love this game.
We have played it for at least a couple hours a night since his birthday and it goes by so fast. It is easy, I suppose, for someone who is actually coordinated. But for people like me who would tilt to the side while playing Mario Kart on the N64 (or any game on any system before the Wii-era, actually) it gives a perfect blend of comfort and modern touches. Same typical Mario style with some shakes and dancing turtles. The multi-player option REALLY makes the game, loads of fun for the entire family. I highly recommend this game.

New Super Mario Brothers Know Your Enemies Bandages
$2.85
Cure the ouchiest of owies with these super cool, throw-back to the early 90's, bandages! Each tin contains 15 assorted bandages that include enemy characters Bullet Bill, Goomba Mushroon and Piranha Plant. Note: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.