Difference between revisions of "Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis"
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| − | '''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''' is the [[Nintendo DS]] sequel to the first [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]. The game | + | '''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis''' is an action/puzzle game that acts the [[Nintendo DS]] sequel to the first [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]. The game adds to the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' homage by including the long-absent character [[Pauline]]. In this game, the player controls the [[Mini-Mario]] toys instead of [[Mario]] himself. |
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| − | The gameplay works significantly different than its predecessor. This time the players direct and control the Mini-Marios using the Stylus. | + | The gameplay works significantly different than its predecessor. This time, the players direct and control the Mini-Marios through levels using the Stylus. They have to clear stages within time limits and be kept out of danger. This makes the gamplay style similar to ''Lemmings'', or the Japan-only game ''[[Mario & Wario]]''. |
=Legacy= | =Legacy= | ||
| − | It | + | This installment changed the direction of the series from being about [[Mario]] reprising ''[[Donkey Kong GB|Donkey Kong]]''-style gameplay to being about guiding the Mini-Marios through various levels. |
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| + | ==Ports/Remakes== | ||
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| + | *''March of the Minis'' was released for download on the [[Wii U]] as part of the [[Wii U Virtual Console]] in 2015 and 2016. | ||
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| + | ==Sequels== | ||
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| + | It was followed by ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', which was released as [[DSiWare]]. The next installment to be released as a physical game was ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]''. | ||
{{Donkey Kong Series}} | {{Donkey Kong Series}} | ||
| − | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Nintendo DS Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] | + | {{Super Mario Series}} |
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| + | [[Category: Video Games]] [[Category: Nintendo DS Games]] [[Category: Mario Games]] [[Category: Donkey Kong Games]] [[Category: Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Games]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:03, 26 January 2019
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| Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis | |
| Developer | Nintendo Software Technology |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Nintendo DS, Wii U Virtual Console |
| Release Date | Nintendo DS US September 25, 2006 AU January 18, 2007 EU March 9, 2007 JP April 12, 2007 Wii U Virtual Console PAL September 17, 2015 JP August 17, 2016 US October 6, 2016 |
| Genre | Adventure / Puzzle |
| Gallery | GH Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis is an action/puzzle game that acts the Nintendo DS sequel to the first Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The game adds to the Donkey Kong homage by including the long-absent character Pauline. In this game, the player controls the Mini-Mario toys instead of Mario himself.
Story[edit]
While Mario and Pauline are showing off the Mini-Marios at the Super Mini Mario World grand opening, Donkey Kong falls in love with Pauline and offers her a Mini-Donkey Kong toy at the same time that Mario was presenting her with a Mini-Mario toy. After Pauline chooses the Mini-Mario toy and rubs it against her face, Donkey Kong's lust turns to rage. He captured Pauline and takes her to the roof of Super Mini Mario World. The door is sealed shut before Mario can enter, but he is able to send in the Mini-Marios to act in his place.
Gameplay[edit]
The gameplay works significantly different than its predecessor. This time, the players direct and control the Mini-Marios through levels using the Stylus. They have to clear stages within time limits and be kept out of danger. This makes the gamplay style similar to Lemmings, or the Japan-only game Mario & Wario.
Legacy[edit]
This installment changed the direction of the series from being about Mario reprising Donkey Kong-style gameplay to being about guiding the Mini-Marios through various levels.
Ports/Remakes[edit]
- March of the Minis was released for download on the Wii U as part of the Wii U Virtual Console in 2015 and 2016.
Sequels[edit]
It was followed by Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, which was released as DSiWare. The next installment to be released as a physical game was Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!.
| Titles in the Donkey Kong Series |
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| Donkey Kong (GB) - Jr. - Math - 3 Donkey Kong Country (2: Diddy Kong's Quest - 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble) - Land (2 - III) - Donkey Kong 64 Mario vs. Donkey Kong - March of the Minis - Minis March Again! - Mini-Land Mayhem! - Minis on the Move - Tipping Stars Jungle Beat - King of Swing - Jungle Climber - Returns - Tropical Freeze Diddy Kong Racing - Donkey Konga (2 - 3) - Barrel Blast |
| Titles in the Mario Series |
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| Donkey Kong (GB) - Jr. - Mario Bros. - Mario Clash Super Mario Bros. (DX) (Lost Levels - 2 - 3) - Super Mario World - Yoshi's Island - Super Mario Land (2) Super Mario 64 (DS) - Sunshine - Galaxy (2) - 3D Land (World) - Odyssey Super Mario Advance (2 - 3 - 4) - New Super Mario Bros. (Wii - 2 - U) - Run - Wonder Mario vs. Donkey Kong - March of the Minis - Minis March Again! - Mini-Land Mayhem! - Minis on the Move - Tipping Stars Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge - Super Mario Maker (2) |