Super Mario Land – Game Boy

We’ve been covering a lot of Wario lately, haven’t we? From his very first appearance in Super Mario Land 2 to Wario Land 4, and counting. But there’s something missing. A piece that hasn’t been covered yet. With mounting pressure to review sequels back in August, Nerd Bacon’s ZB skipped over the first Mario Land in favor of Super Mario Land 2. Now it’s time to finally tackle a game he’s been anxious to work on since before Nerd Bacon celebrated its two-year anniversary. That’s right folks, it’s Super Mario Land for Game Boy.

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – Game Boy

When you see the name “Mario” in any setting, you instantly think of Nintendo’s mascot. He has permanently secured himself a spot at the highest point in video game history, and when you go to purchase a Mario game, you know you’re getting top-shelf quality. So is there any need to gush over a title such a Super Mario Land 2 when you already know it’s going to be good? Well, what if I told you Nerd Bacon’s ZB might have a criticism or two for this portable classic? It’s time, yet again, to arm yourselves with tomatoes and blunt objects as ZB boldly expresses his opinion of Super Mario Land 2 for the Game Boy.

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – Game Boy

Platform:  Game Boy Release Date (NA):  November 2nd, 1992 Developer:  Nintendo Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  4.5 out of 10     What?  A mere 4.5 out of 10 you might say?  Well, yes, I meant to type that.  Still, by my rationale, 5 equals average, meaning there’s nothing terrible remarkable about it either… Continue reading Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins – Game Boy

Super Mario Land – Game Boy

Platform: Game Boy Release Date:  August 1989 Developer:  Nintendo Publisher:  Nintendo Genre:  Platformer Nerd Rating:  5 out of 10 I’ve had my neat little pile of Super Mario Land games lying around for quite awhile now: the first, second, and third (which is also the first Wario Land), followed by 2, 3, and 4 of the latter series.  Having had… Continue reading Super Mario Land – Game Boy

Super Mario Land – Game Boy

It’s Mario on the go! What more could you want? Nerd Bacon reviews Super Mario Land for the Game Boy!

Super Mario Bros. Deluxe – Game Boy Color

Super Mario Bros. gets the deluxe treatment on the Game Boy Color. And Nerd Bacon co-founder The Cubist gives it a deluxe rundown in this review.