E3 2006: Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2 Details
Posted 09 May 2006 at 20:39 by Tom Phillips
It's up to all the Mini Marios to save the day, in Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis! Plus - the return of Pauline!
In the original Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Mario was trying to find all the Mini Marios ... but this time, it's up to them to save the day. Players use the stylus and the touch screen to guide Mini Marios through mind-boggling, obstacle-filled levels.
It seems folks love those Mini Mario toys. So much so that the Mario Toy Company has expanded the line to include Mini Donkey Kong, Mini Toad and Mini Peach figures to the series. With all these toys bringing him more money than he knows what to do with, Mario decides to fulfill his lifelong dream and open a theme park called Super Mini Mario World.
The opening-day crowd includes Pauline and Donkey Kong, who immediately falls head over heels for the lovely lass. The proud ape tries to show off his Mini DK toy to Pauline, but she picks the Mini Mario toy over his and the jealous Donkey Kong becomes enraged.
He smashes the displays, destroys the toys and takes Pauline to the top floor of the amusement park. Players must find Pauline and save the day.
The title also allows players to create their own maps with a new level editor. Once a map is created, players can send it across the world via Nintendo� Wi-Fi Connection. Players also can use Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to download maps created by others, check out a player-ranking system and access special bonuses. These unique features are sure to be a smash hit with puzzle fans everywhere.
The game also marks the return of Pauline, who appeared in the original Donkey Kong as the woman that Mario was attempting to rescue. One of the first recognizable characters created by Nintendo, she is set to return after a decades-long hiatus as the object of Donkey Kong's misplaced affections. It looks like players will be rescuing her all over again...