"Five games in and you'd think NST would have run out of ways to mix Mini-Marios with Lemmings-style puzzling, but it has pulled at least one more from behind DK's bow tie for Mario And Donkey Kong: Minis On The Move.
In addition to borrowing elements from DMA Design's side-scrolling critter bloodbath, this time the developer has been inspired by Pipemania, by Tetris and probably by an incident at a brainstorming session in which Pipemania and Tetris cartridges hit the lead designer on the back of the head. We're very glad that happened - sorry about the bump - because it's resulted in another compelling, cleverly realised and challenging set of wind-up puzzles.", writes OfficialNintendoMagazine.
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.
