Players control Mario or Luigi through side-scrolling stages, jumping over hazards, defeating enemies by stomping on them, and reaching the goal pole at the end of each level. The game emphasizes item use and movement tech, including Super Mushrooms, Fire Flowers, the Blue Shell power-up, triple jumps, and wall jumps. Stages feature hidden routes, secret exits, and collectible coins, while map progression opens up more areas and bonus content.
New Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo DS
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Controls
These are the emulator defaults. You can remap them from the emulator menu.
PC Keyboard
Game Button
↑
UP
↓
DOWN
←
LEFT
→
RIGHT
Z
A
X
B
A
Y
S
X
Q
L
W
R
Enter
START
Shift
SELECT
Game-specific controls
No verified game-specific inputs or combos are available for this version yet.
Gameplay
Characters
Mario
The main hero who travels through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Peach.
Luigi
A playable character with a similar move set, often used as an alternate run.
Princess Peach
The kidnapped princess whose rescue drives the story.
Bowser
The recurring villain who masterminds the abduction plot.
Bowser Jr.
Bowser's son and a supporting antagonist who interferes throughout the journey.
Strategy
Learn wall jumping and triple jumps early, as they make it much easier to cross gaps and reach hidden routes. Keep a power-up whenever possible, since being big or having fire attacks reduces the risk of losing progress. Watch for suspicious bricks, pipes, and upper paths, because many secrets are tied to alternate exits. If a stage is giving you trouble, stock up on extra lives before pushing forward.
Cheats
No cheats or unlockables available
Tips
Tips and tricks
- Try to stay powered up so one mistake does not end the run immediately.
- Use wall jumps and enemy bounces to reach ledges and shortcuts.
- Explore branching paths and hidden pipes for secret exits.
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Before you play New Super Mario Bros. online
Find the Nintendo DS game
This is the Nintendo DS entry, separate from New Super Mario Bros. Wii and later releases with similar names. Keep both DS screens visible so you can see the level view and the information on the other screen.
Try running and jumping together
Check the directional, run and jump buttons before the first level. Test holding run while jumping; on a phone, make sure you can reach both actions comfortably. Open the player controls if the default layout makes simultaneous inputs difficult.
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