For anyone who grew up with the original mario games (myself included) this game is an absolute must have. New super mario bros combines the classic side-scrolling action of the old days with the sprites and abilities of super mario 64. Peach has been kidnapped again (big suprise) by bowser and his son jr. Travel through the 8 worlds to rescue peach and thwart the koopa king in this old/new classic, using items old and new as the mini and mega s are introduced to the side-scrolling world.