CheatCC says: "It's hard to call the Mario and Donkey Kong (or Mario vs. Donkey Kong) games a series, as each one seems to feature completely different gameplay from the last. While the previous Mario vs. DK game was a Lemmings clone, Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move has completely different (and I'd argue superior) gameplay. It's being released unceremoniously on the 3DS eShop, but don't be fooled by its downloadable nature and low price. This is a full-fledged puzzler that puts most smartphone games to shame."
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.
