Today Nintendo released its first ever bit of paid DLC, in the form of three new Coin Rush packs for New Super Mario Bros. 2. They each feature new levels to rush through, and will run you $2.50 per pack ($7.50 for all three - yay for math!).
Interested? Skeptical? Confused? Then take a look at the guide below for everything you need to know to decide whether you want to throw a few extra bucks Mario’s way.
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What is Coin Rush Mode?
Coin Rush mode is a feature of New Super Mario Bros. 2, where you’re challenged to collect as many coins as possible as you race through three randomly chosen levels. The catch is that you only have one life for all three levels - if you die, you have to start all over from the beginning. If you’re into bragging (and you know you are), you can activate StreetPass for Coin Rush mode, allowing you to share and receive Coin Rush Challenges from friends. Keep in mind that these DLC packs feature three levels in a specific order, rather than three random levels. You still only have one life though, so good luck with that.
Which DLC Pack is For Me?
If you’re looking for some extra levels to master in New Super 2, one or all of these packs are probably right up your alley. The three choices offer a range of options, so check out the details below to decide which one is right for you. Keep in mind that these new courses are only available in Coin Rush mode - you cannot play them in the main game. And you while you can use the funds from your eShop wallet to pay for them, you cannot purchase these packs through the eshop. To download these packs, go into your game, select Coin Rush mode, then click the Shop icon on the bottom of the page.
Gold Rush Pack
Difficulty: 1 out of 5 stars
Target: 30,000 coins
Price: $2.50
The Gold Rush Pack, as you might expect, is all about the coins. There’s not much challenge here, so it will likely bore anyone looking to really flex their jumping skills. But if you delight in nabbing as many coins as humanly possible, these levels present plenty of opportunity for that, with more coins for the taking than probably any level yet. Golden Flowers, Golden Mushrooms and Golden Loops are all over the place, so if you buy this pack, prepare to go for the gold.
Coin Challenge Pack A
Difficulty: 3 out of 5 stars
Target: 10,000 coins
Price: $2.50
This pack offers more of a challenge than the Gold Rush Pack, but still nothing too crazy. The levels here a bit larger, with more enemies and obstacles to get through. These courses are also more of a scramble for time. You'll need to grab as many clocks as possible to extend your time so you can grab more coins and make it to the end. The cool thing about this pack is that Nintendo will be tracking scores on the New Super Mario Bros. 2 website, so if you get it you'll be able to see how your coin count ranks against the rest of the world.
Nerve-Wrack Pack
Difficulty: 5 stars out of 5 stars (!!)
Target: 15,000 coins
Price: $2.50
This pack is deliciously merciless - definitely not for the faint of heart. Seasoned gamers will love the wicked challenges these levels offer, as each requires spot on platforming and forward thinking to even make it to the end (much less come close to the target coin count). Seriously, one mistake and it’s all over. Just make sure you don’t throw your 3DS in a Mario-fueled rage. You would regret it.
That’s it for the first set of DLC for New Super Mario Bros. 2. Do any of the new packs strike your fancy? Which, if any, do you plan on buying? Tell us all about it in the comments below! And if you can’t get enough New Super, remember that more DLC packs are on the way at the end of October and November.
Audrey Drake is an Associate Editor at IGN and a proud member of the IGN Nintendo team. She is also a lifelong gamer, a frequent banisher of evil and a wielder of various legendary blades. You can keep track of her wild adventures by following Aminka on IGN or @GameOnAminka on Twitter. Game on!
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