: The DS title includes a variety of touch-screen minigames categorized into Action, Puzzle, Table, and Variety.
: Shrinks Mario to a tiny size, enabling him to run on water, jump higher, and enter small passageways. New Super Mario Bros.
: Levels feature dynamic elements like ropes to swing on and wires that stretch or bend under Mario's weight. : The DS title includes a variety of
The series, which revitalized 2D Mario platforming starting in 2006, is characterized by its "2.5D" graphics—featuring 3D models on a 2D plane—and a blend of classic and modern mechanics. Core Gameplay Features The series, which revitalized 2D Mario platforming starting
: Allows Mario to slide like a shell to attack enemies and move faster through water.
: Grows Mario to a screen-filling size, allowing him to destroy blocks, enemies, and pipes in his path.