Mario vs. Donkey Kong

"Mario Vs Donkey Kong is a nice time for all, but those seeking major challenge or wholesale changes to the original might not find what they need here."

"A great return for a great GBA game. The number of new things and quality of life improvements makes this remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong a must have."

"Starting with a video game released in 2004 and intended for the handheld market, Nintendo has done an excellent job, producing an intriguing and incredibly rich remake that provides hours of entertainment."

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong offers a notable step up in visual quality from its 20-year-old source material, but the same can&s;t be said for the gameplay mechanics, which remain largely unchanged. While it will no doubt appeal to purists who …"

"Throughout 130 levels, Nintendo&s;s puzzle-filled platforming game has just the right amount of increase in challenge as the game goes on, and plenty of surprises for players to discover. The variety of game mechanics and ways to solve puzzles are …"

"Nintendo&s;s latest remake is good fun but asking $65 for a remake of a short 2D puzzle game is asking a lot in these troubled times. Read on."

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a simple game, but as is the case with Mario&s;s best titles, there&s;s an elegance to that simplicity. Nintendo has done a stellar job adding features to make it more palatable to a modern audience, …"

"Donkey Kong has swiped some mini Mario&s;s from the toy factory, it&s;s your job to get them back."

"This charming puzzle-platformer makes a welcome return."

"It&s;s a very faithful remake in terms of gameplay, with all the good and all the bad that comes with it. But the level design is still excellent, and the new worlds that this version brings are a breath of …"

"Not a platformer but a puzzle-platformer dating back to the now distant Game Boy Advance era, polished on Switch. This time, Mario will take you on a slightly different adventure, one that will test your jumping skills as much as …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a nice remake of one of the most special and fun games in Nintendo history. The graphical and sound revamp and the co-op mode are fantastic. It may lack some incentive for veterans, but this …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong has been remade nearly perfectly, and it&s;s certainly great for any forgotten title to get an update and a facelift. The platforming is still tight, but the simple truth is that puzzle games as a genre …"

"I could see myself blasting through levels of Mario vs. Donkey Kong while waiting for a flight at the airport, or on the train to work, and that’s the best-case scenario for this package, brimming with bite-sized platforming challenges. It …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a fun, if unremarkable way to kill time while you wait for the Nintendo Switch 2."

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a great remake – implementing a strong shift in artistic direction, engaging co-op options and well-crafted puzzle and platforming elements. Co-op is an especially clever inclusion, and combined with difficulty options, broadens the appeal of …"

"The puzzles in this game are clever, well-constructed, and satisfying to solve. At the same time, the platforming can be frustrating. The jump mechanics take some getting used to, and the controls don’t have that Mario feel. But this too …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a solid remake of the original Gameboy Advance game that successfully modernizes it for today’s audience. The overall puzzle experience is interesting and the addition of new features plus its co-op mode helps round out …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a splendid remake. The updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements add plenty to this already-fun title. The puzzles are interesting and challenging, with plenty of variety to keep you hooked."

"Mario Vs. Donkey Kong is an excellent little pocket puzzler that is sure to please fans and newcomers alike."

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a serviceable Nintendo Switch remake of an excellent Game Boy Advance puzzle-platformer that could use more content for its price."

"What changed and what remains the same in Mario Vs. Donkey Kong on Switch is a little confusing at times, and it raises the question of why a remake was the best choice and not a full new game. Still, …"

"Perhaps the biggest surprise of all is what sheer simple fun Mario vs. Donkey Kong really is. It&s;s so simple in concept, but never really gets old or tiresome as they keep building up new ideas along the way. It&s;s …"

"Somersaulting through bite-sized puzzle rooms in search of Mini-Marios is even more of a treat than it was back on the GBA. While I’ll miss the dialogue that didn’t make it into the remake, I fully welcome the added stages …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong may lack the razzle dazzle of its stars’ more recent games, but this remake still has the power to hook players with its tried-and-true retro platforming and a finely-tuned difficulty curve that culminates in some challenges …"

"Given that it can be comfortably completed within a few days, even with the heightened difficulty of later levels, Mario vs. Donkey Kong can’t help but feel like a featherweight experience. That, though, is consistent with my experience of the …"

"Mario vs Donkey Kong serves up a slick return to the 2004 GBA adventure that finds fresh fun in cooperative play. Yep, the new co-op mode really is the star of the show this time out and, alongside two new …"

"Mario vs Donkey Kong on the Nintendo Switch is a satisfactory update of a great and often overlooked entry on the Game Boy Advance."

"Mario vs Donkey Kong for Switch is the perfect example of what 2D Mario means. A game that feels current despite already being 20 years old thanks to a completely renewed version graphically and with elements that favor its replayability. …"

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a good remake of a great classic."

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a great looking remake of an already fun game, which is made better by the inclusion of two new worlds to complete. Unfortunately, the game is quite easy, and the entire experience ends too quickly, …"

"Overall, Mario Vs Donkey Kong is a capable remake of a game whose identity crisis between platformer and puzzler can&s;t survive the journey from handheld to TV. Enjoyable enough but not that taxing - aside from rare spikes when it …"

"While it&s;s been pleasing to see Nintendo revitalise certain parts of their back catalogue, Mario vs. Donkey Kong feels a bit dated, despite the modern graphics. I just wish there had been a slightly grander effort to modernise the feel …"

"Mario Vs. Donkey Kong brings the puzzle-platformer spin-off back to its roots, with clever improvements and a beautifully toyetic facelift."

""Mario vs Donkey Kong... is an absolutely fantastic little puzzler.""

"Mario vs. Donkey Kong might not be as polished as a Mini-Mario toy fresh off the assembly line, but it&s;s just as full of charm and fun to play with."