New Super Mario Bros. Apr 2026

: Grows Mario to a screen-filling size, allowing him to destroy blocks, enemies, and pipes in his path.

The series, which revitalized 2D Mario platforming starting in 2006, is characterized by its "2.5D" graphics—featuring 3D models on a 2D plane—and a blend of classic and modern mechanics. Core Gameplay Features

: Levels feature dynamic elements like ropes to swing on and wires that stretch or bend under Mario's weight. New Super Mario Bros.

: Offers specialized trials like Time Attack, Coin Collection, and "1-Up Rally". Series Evolution New Super Mario Bros. (DS) New Super Mario Bros. Wii New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (Switch) Max Players 2 (Competitive only) Playable Characters Mario, Luigi Mario, Luigi, Blue Toad, Yellow Toad Mario, Luigi, Toad, Toadette, Nabbit Key Power-up Mega Mushroom Propeller Mushroom Super Acorn Unique Feature Touch-screen minigames Motion-controlled platforms Playable Nabbit (invincible)

: The DS title includes a variety of touch-screen minigames categorized into Action, Puzzle, Table, and Variety. : Grows Mario to a screen-filling size, allowing

: Home console entries (Wii, Wii U, Switch) support up to four players simultaneously.

: Players can store a reserve power-up to be activated via the touch screen (DS) or buttons (console versions) during a level. : Offers specialized trials like Time Attack, Coin

: Introduced 3D-era moves to 2D for the first time, including Triple Jumps , Wall Jumps , and Ground Pounds .