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FranchiseMario Bros.MarioSeriesSuper Mario 3DSuper Mario

Super Mario 3D Land

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First release
Nov 03, 2011
Publisher
iQue, Nintendo
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS

Super Mario 3D Land is the second 3D Super Mario platformer for a handheld device, and the successor to Super Mario Galaxy 2. The game is closely based on side-scrolling Mario games, as it combine elements from both traditional 2D Mario games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games. It also introduces elements into the series, including power-ups and gameplay mechanics.

Also known as Super Mario 3DS, SM3DL, 超级马力欧 3D乐园, 삼디랜드
… See more, Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu 3D Lèyuán, Chāojí Mario 3D Lèyuán

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Storyline
In the Mushroom Kingdom, there stands a mysterious tree. It has a branch in the shape of a tail and is known as the Tail Tree. One night, a fierce storm assails the Mushroom Kingdom. Worried for the Tail Tree, Princess Peach goes to check on it, but when morning arrives, she has yet to return. Accompanied by Toads, Mario rushes to the Tail Tree only to find its leaves are gone. All that remains is the bare Tail Tree and an envelope. Inside the envelope, they find a photograph of Princess Peach in Bowser’s grasp! The Toads are beside themselves. Bowser is up to his dirty deeds again, so Mario rushes off to rescue Princess Peach!Read more

In the Mushroom Kingdom, there stands a mysterious tree. It has a branch in the shape of a tail and is known as the Tail Tree. One night, a fierce storm assails the Mushroom Kingdom. Worried for the Tail Tree, Princess Peach goes to check on it, but when morning arrives, she has yet to return. Accompanied by Toads, Mario rushes to the Tail Tree only to find its leaves are gone. All that remains is the bare Tail Tree and an envelope. Inside the envelope, they find a photograph of Princess Peach in Bowser’s grasp! The Toads are beside themselves. Bowser is up to his dirty deeds again, so Mario rushes off to rescue Princess Peach!

Release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 03, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 12, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 13, 2011
All 6 release dates
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 18, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Nov 24, 2011
Nintendo 3DS
Dec 07, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
46h
Completionist
60h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
ghosts, multiple protagonists, time limit, high score, boss fight
… All 33, digital distribution, platform exclusive, super-ness, protagonist's name in the title, polygonal 3d, game reference, motion control, collectibles, touch controls, sprinting mechanics, stereoscopic 3d, moving platforms, leaderboard, harder versions of earlier levels, water level, auto-scrolling levels, mii support, temporary invincibility, linear gameplay, boomerang bros., donut block, petrification, behind the waterfall, p wing, interactive achievement awards 2012, pax prime 2011, playable character - luigi, streetpass support

At a Glance

Critic Score
90
Main + Extras (IGDB)
46h
Completionist (IGDB)
60h
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IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026
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Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026