History YMMV / SuperMario3DLand

* OnceOriginalNowCommon: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with ''VideoGame/MarioKart7'', it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''Super Mario 3D World'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the Hybrid "3D game that plays like a 2D game" series of ''Mario'' games, it's just that ''Super Mario 3D World'' is vastly considered to be an EvenBetterSequel that surpassed it every aspect.

** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEYA7JtoRVM The Castle theme]]. An epic foreboding theme that perfectly fits the fearful atmosphere of castle levels. It even got remastered and rearranged with an orchestra for ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' with and is ''even better'' there.

* OnceOriginalNowCommon: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with ''VideoGame/MarioKart7'', it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the Hybrid "3D game that plays like a 2D game" series of ''Mario'' games, it's just that ''Super Mario 3D World'' is vastly considered to be an EvenBetterSequel that surpassed it every aspect.

** Just like in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', triggering the assist block's appearance will [[PermanentlyMissableContent lock you out]] of [[CosmeticAward shining completion stars]] on your save file, even if you don't actually ''use'' the block. It's even toned up compared to that game, as you only need to die ''5'' times instead of ''8'' to cause it to appear. While the game is not particularly hard other than certain difficulty spikes, this was nearly unanimously seen as ''too'' harsh, as it's very easy to trigger even when you are careful. This would eventually be addressed in both ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'', where you'll only lose the shining stars if you actually use the block and even then you can recover them if the same course is cleared without using it.

* OlderThanTheyThink: ''[[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros1 New Super Mario Bros.]]'' introduced elements from the 3D ''Mario'' games into 2D ''Mario'' games years before ''Super Mario 3D Land'' did. Adding Wall Jumps, Triple Jumps and Ground Pounds first introduced in VideoGame/SuperMario64 to the 2D games. What ''3D Land'' did and deserves credit for is also adding Long Jumps and Backward Somersaults, as well as its main feature of putting them in a fully 3D environment instead of a 2D one.
* OnceOriginalNowCommon: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the Hybrid "3D game that plays like a 2D game" series of ''Mario'' games, it's just that ''Super Mario 3D World'' is vastly considered to be an EvenBetterSequel that surpassed it every aspect.

* OnceOriginalNowCommon: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the Hybrid "3D game that plays like a 2D game" series of ''Mario'' games, it's just that ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' is vastly considered to be an EvenBetterSequel that surpassed it every aspect.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the Hybrid "3D game that plays like a 2D game" series of ''Mario'' games, it's just that ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' is vastly considered to be an EvenBetterSequel that surpassed it every aspect.

* [[Awesome/{{Music}} Awesome Music]]:
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruHjn5y-xYo The Beach theme]], a catchy theme that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of being in a beach and relaxing in it, while also perfectly blending in with the action encountered there. It's widely considered one of the best Underwater themes in ''Mario'' games, maybe even ''the'' best. A shame that it didn't return in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', though it did however return in ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' ''for 3DS'' and ''Ultimate''.
** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEYA7JtoRVM The Castle theme]]. An epic foreboding theme that perfectly fits the fearful atmosphere of castle levels. It even got remastered and rearranged with an orchestra for ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' with and is ''even better'' there.

* [[Awesome/VideoGameLevels Awesome: Video Game Levels]]:
** For those who prefer the more open-world 3D Mario games, 3-1 is a standout level. It takes place in a massive desert to explore filled with hidden secrets and optional content.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the ''Hybrid 2D/3D'' series of ''Mario'' games but ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' is vastly considered to be an EvenBetterSequel.

** Just like in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', triggering the assist block's appearance will [[PermanentlyMissableContent lock you out]] of [[CosmeticAward shining completion stars]] on your save file, even if you don't actually use the block. It's even toned up compared to that game, as you only need to die ''5'' times instead of ''8'' to cause it to appear. While the game is not particularly hard other than certain difficulty spikes, this was nearly unanimously seen as ''too'' harsh, as it's very easy to trigger even you are careful. This would eventually addressed in both ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'', where you'll only lose the shining stars if you actually use the block and even then you can recover them if the same course is cleared without using it.

** Just like in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', triggering the assist block's appearance will [[PermanentlyMissableContent lock you out]] of [[CosmeticAward shining completion stars]] on your save file, even if you don't actually use the block. It's even toned up compared to that game, as you only need to die ''5'' times instead of ''8'' to cause it to appear. While the game is not particularly hard other than certain difficulty spikes, this was nearly unanimously seen as ''too'' harsh, as it's very easy to trigger even you are careful. This would eventually addressed both ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'', where you'll only lose the shining stars if you actually use the block and even then you can recover them if the same course is cleared without using it.

** Just like in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'', triggering the assist block's appearance will [[PermanentlyMissableContent lock you out]] of [[CosmeticAward shining completion stars]] on your save file, even if you don't actually use the block. It's even toned up compared to that game, as you only need to die ''5'' times instead of ''8'' to cause it to appear. While the game is not particularly hard other than certain difficulty spikes, this was nearly unanimously seen as ''too'' harsh, as it's very easy to trigger even you are careful. This would eventually addressed both ''New Super Mario Bros. U'' and ''Super Mario 3D World'', where you'll only lose the shining stars if you actually use the block and even then you can recover them if same course is cleared without using it.

* ContestedSequel: A common criticism of the game is how it's seen as taking a step backward from the lauded ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy'' 3D games formula to return to the ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros'' 2D formula, in order to take the 3D one and merge it with the 2D one in a Hybrid game, with a thin ExcusePlot and an overall simplistic structure. ''3D Land'' is still an acclaimed game in its own right, however, with its level design and innovative use of 3D being praised, and with many fans appreciating it precisely for its concept of taking the mechanics of the 2D games and putting them into 3D.

** [[CheeseStrategy An unintentional example]]. In 7-1, if you have the Super Leaf power up, you can get to the end of the level by jumping against the wall to your left after you jump from the ledge, then flutter your way over the fence to the flagpole.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy besides certain difficulty spikes]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline Mario]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the ''Hybrid 2D/3D'' series of ''Mario'' games but ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' is vastly considered to be a SuperiorSuccessor.

** An unintentional example. In 7-1, if you have the Super Leaf power up, you can get to the end of the level by jumping against the wall to your left after you jump from the ledge, then flutter your way over the fence to the flagpole.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] [[VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2 mainline ''Mario'']] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the ''Hybrid 2D/3D'' series of ''Mario'' games but ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' is vastly considered to be a SuperiorSuccessor.

* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: It was hugely acclaimed at launch for managing to take the 2D Mario formula and make it work in 3D, not to mention showing off just how powerful the 3DS really was. Its use of the 3DS's stereoscopic 3D was seen as proving the feature was more than just a dumb gimmick. It's even been argued that, as a KillerApp along with VideoGame/MarioKart7, it was instrumental in letting the 3DS survive and thrive after a rough early period, which 3DS sales after their release back up. Years later, it's rarely discussed--the pitch of "2D Mario in 3D" was done on a much larger scale with many more new ideas in ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'', there are countless 3DS games that outclass it graphically, and the stereoscopic 3D is really a pretty minor aspect and the game in no way needs to be played with it on, other than for helping identifying some Puzzles. Consequently, it instead gets knocked [[ItsEasySoItSucks for being easy]] and [[ItsTheSameNowItSucks lacking much of an identity, not unlike most]] mainline ''Mario'' [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros2 games]] [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU of that era]] (a derivative ''Mario'' plot and levels only set apart by a gimmick taken from an older game). Overall, it's seen as alright on its own merits and for starting the ''Hybrid 2D/3D'' series of ''Mario'' games but ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' is vastly considered to be a SuperiorSuccessor.

* OlderThanTheyThink: ''[[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBros1 New Super Mario Bros.]]'' introduced elements from the 3D ''Mario'' games into 2D ''Mario'' games years before ''Super Mario 3D Land'' did. Adding Wall Jumps, Triple Jumps and Ground Pounds introducing in VideoGame/SuperMario64 to the 2D games. What ''3D Land'' did and deserves credit for is also adding Long Jumps and Backward Somersaults, as well as its main feature of putting them in a fully 3D environment instead of a 2D one.