The game was a commercial success, and has sold 12.86 million copies worldwide, making it the seventh best-selling game for the 3DS. 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 2011, beginning in Japan. Software description provided by the publisher.Super Mario 3D Land is a platform video game in the Super Mario series developed and published by Nintendo for their Nintendo 3DS handheld game console.

New enemies include Goombas with tails, tall stacks of Goombas and a Piranha Plant that spits ink to obscure a player’s view.The Circle Pad gives players complete control to confidently move Mario through fun and challenging environments.Mario can perform a rolling somersault attack or run fast with a dash move.

New and familiar abilities add unique game-play strategies to the adventure.Players can more accurately judge the jump to the next platform or how far Mario is from a question block. 3D visuals make it easier for players to judge the depths and distances in their environments.These abilities help players move through the 3D environments with more confidence.

Use the Tanooki suit’s tail to attack enemies or float gently down from great heights.

Tanooki Mario returns! The fan-favorite Tanooki suit makes its first appearance on the Nintendo 3DS.

Super Mario 3D Land reinvents everything fans love about Mario™ gaming with the first platforming environment in true 3D, without the need for special glasses Players will experience an exhilarating new sense of depth, distance and speed while running, jumping and stomping on enemies throughout the levels.

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