Super Mario 3D Land is a platform game developed by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS, released in 2011. It is the first 3D Mario title designed for handheld consoles and features a blend of 2D and 3D gameplay mechanics. Players navigate through various levels using classic power-ups and new gameplay elements, enhancing the traditional Mario experience while introducing innovative challenges.
Super Mario 3D Land is the second 3D Super Mario platformer for a handheld device, and the successor to Super Mario Galaxy 2. The game is closely based on side-scrolling Mario games, as it combine elements from both traditional 2D Mario games and modern free-roaming 3D Mario games. It also introduces elements into the series, including power-ups and gameplay mechanics.