Chris Buffa (Modojo): Mario and Donkey Kong have starred in quite a few memorable video games that often pit the two iconic characters against each other. Aside from the arcade original, nowhere is this more evident than in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, which tasks players with manipulating adorable Mario Minis through numerous puzzles to thwart the gorilla's schemes. Apparently, the icons squashed their beef in Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, hence the use of "and" instead of "vs." in its title. The lack of a rivalry notwithstanding, this eShop only 3DS game includes just enough to make it a winner.
TGH Writes: "Mario and Donkey Kong may well not be the first thing you think of when someone mentions a puzzle game. But if you’re familiar with previous Mario Vs. Donkey Kong titles, then Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move will make you realise just how well the duo can fill the puzzle genre. Minis on the Move is a simple, yet superbly enjoyable, puzzler that just about anyone who likes a good challenge can have fun with."
From the review: "Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move is a great addition to the series. The fact that it’s different than the usual side-scrolling games of the series is a plus as it keeps things fresh, and the level editor gives you the creativity to make your own levels if you get tired of the one-hundred eighty plus levels the game already offers. This is one I’d definitely recommend giving a shot if you’ve enjoyed past games in the series."
Nintendo Insider writes:
Within this latest Nintendo 3DS exclusive Donkey Kong joins Pauline to run a game arcade within the Mini-Land carnival, for which players must guide small wind-up robots called Minis – guised as Mario, Toad, Peach, Donkey Kong – across a tile-based puzzle adventure. If you think of it as a Mario-skinned “Pipe Mania,” you’ll most likely understand the idea.
another above average game for the 3DS? shihh h