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Super Mario 3D World

2013 saw the release of Super Mario 3D World for the Nintendo Wii. This release helped to bring the series back to its roots by providing fun and cooperative play for up to four players in the series' iconic side-scrolling platforming style.

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Platformer
Released
November 22, 2013
ESRB
E for Everyone: Mild Cartoon Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer

Pounce and climb through dozens of colorful courses! Multiply the fun by teaming up with or competing against friends locally* or online** to reach each stage’s goal. Work together to explore and uncover collectibles, or compete for the crown by earning the highest score, making for a friendly frenzy! Mario (and his friends) can use a variety of power-ups like the Super Bell, which grants catlike abilities like climbing and scratching. Power up to complete stages and take the crown!

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