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Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Nintendo Switch

$49.99

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WARNING: choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Highlights

  • Jump and climb your way through over 130 puzzling levels as Mario to retrieve the Mini-Marios stolen by Donkey Kong
  • Overcome obstacles like spikes, lava, and falling bricks to make it to the end of each level
  • Revisit the original challenge in Classic Style, or try Casual Style for a more relaxed experience
  • Play through two new worlds, featuring new environments, enemies, and game mechanics
  • Join the action as Toad and work together in the newly-added co-op mode
  • Enjoy updated visuals, music, and content in this enhanced version of the original Game BoyTM Advance game

Description

Donkey Kong has stolen the Mini-Marios! Solve platforming puzzles to get them back.

Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way—put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios! You’ll have to master Color Switches, Warp Boxes, and more as the difficulty ramps up across more than 130 levels, including challenging Plus and Expert levels.

Tailor the challenge to your playstyle or bring a friend along in local multiplayer!

Seeking a laid-back experience? The newly-added Casual Style removes time limits and adds checkpoints so you can relax and think. Looking for a tough puzzle-platforming challenge? Classic Style has got you covered with the timed levels and one-hit defeats of the original Game Boy™ Advance game. But that’s not all—you can bring a friend along in the newly-added Two-Player Mode, which adds an extra objective for Mario and Toad to take on together!

A classic rivalry reignites with updated visuals, new levels, and more ways to play!

With overhauled graphics, music, and cutscenes, this revitalized classic is looking better than ever. But wait—there’s more! Not only do you get new ways to play with Casual Style and Two-Player Mode, you also get two brand new worlds: Merry Mini-Land and Slippery Summit! That’s two new worlds, each with eight levels (and even more Plus levels), featuring new environments, enemies, and mechanics. And that’s not all! When you finish with those, you can test your skills in a newly-added Time Attack mode that will push your puzzle-platforming speed to the limit!

Please visit this game’s page on the official Nintendo website for the most up to date compatibility information.
Model Compatibility: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo Switch
ESRB Age Rating: E - Everyone
ESRB Content Descriptors: Mild fantasy violence
Number of Players: 1-2
Electronics Condition: New
Video Game Genre: Action
Format: Physical
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Multiplayer: Local Multiplayer
Battery: No Battery Used
Street Date: February 16, 2024
TCIN: 89968078
UPC: 045496599720
Item Number (DPCI): 207-30-4270
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 6.6 inches length x 4.1 inches width x 0.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.12 pounds

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Q: Is this digital download or the actual physical game?

submitted by Markus - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi Markus, thanks for reaching out about Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Nintendo Switch This listing is for the physical edition of this game. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMike - 2 years ago
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  • A: Physical if you click physical cuz there’s physical and digital either one you choose

    submitted byBlessN - 1 year ago

Q: Is this a good game for a 4 year old boy?

submitted by Switch - 9 months ago
  • A: Hi Switch, thanks for reaching out about the Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Nintendo Switch. Yes, Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Nintendo Switch is rated E for everyone. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.

    submitted byRena - 9 months ago
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Q: what Nintendo switch game is for 1st time beginner players ?

submitted by humbird58 - 10 months ago
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    submitted byMike - 10 months ago
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Q: If I buy a digital version will I receive the plastic game card from the store to be able to gift it to my children?

submitted by Wondering mom - 10 months ago
  • A: Hi Wondering mom, thanks for reaching out about Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Nintendo Switch When purchasing a digital version of a game, you will receive an email with instructions to redeem the game to your account. When purchasing as a gift, you can forward the email to the gift receipent's email so they can redeem the game to their account. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMike - 10 months ago
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Q: Is this strictly for the Switch or can it be played on the Switch Lite?

submitted by CrystalEO - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi CrystalEO, thanks for reaching out about Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Nintendo Switch. Yes, this will work on all versions of the switch. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 1 year ago
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