Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (DS)

81%
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Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem (DS) (2010)
genre: platformer

score: 81%

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'If you're looking for casual puzzling that gives you plenty of game time for your buck, Mini-Land Mayhem is decent for fans and great for newcomers. Let's just hope that next time, Nintendo does a major overhaul instead of a tiny tune-up.'
Read more » GamePro
'In the end, Mini-Land Mayhem isn't that different from the previous games in the series, and those looking for a spiritual Donkey Kong sequel should instead download Super Meat Boy on XBLA.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'If you were looking for a traditional Mario vs. Donkey Kong platformer, or something beyond some solid level editing tools and 70 or so on-cartridge levels to puzzle over, you're not going to be into this one.'
Read more » Destructoid
'Those with a keen eye for the nuts and bolts of puzzle composition will walk away moderately enriched by this effervescent anthology of game design haikus.'
Read more » GameTrailers
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'The only real problem with Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem is that it feels too much like the last two games in the series--both in terms of aesthetics and gameplay. That's not much of a complaint, considering how much content is loaded into this hefty little package, but it is hard to stave off the feeling that this is just another tweaked round of the same stuff.'
Read more » Gamespot
'It's expertly paced, with bite-sized levels that walk a tightrope between pull-your-hair-out maddening and knowingly easy – and while it can be overwhelming and cause you to doubt yourself, it's always worth it for that moment of relief where it all slots into place.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Mini-Land Mayhem outperformed my expectations.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'The ability to create your own levels, share them online, and compete in Nintendo sanctioned design contests gives Mini-Land Mayhem major replay value.'
Read more » IGN
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