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'''''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''''' is a downloadable game for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems. It was released in Japan on January 28, 2016, and was released in April 2016 internationally, making it the only installment so far in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] to not be released in North America first. In the United States, it was available for early access between March 25, 2016 and April 27, 2016, with the purchase of any [[amiibo]] figure at Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop. It is the seventh installment in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series and the first to feature amiibo support.<ref>https://twitter.com/GameXplain/status/687107258824654848</ref> New toys are featured in the game, such as [[Mini Rosalina]], [[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]], [[Mini Bowser Jr.]], [[Mini Yoshi]], [[Mini Diddy Kong]], and [[Mini Spek]], while returning toys include [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]], [[Mini Luigi]], [[Mini Donkey Kong]], [[Mini Peach]], and [[Mini Toad]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ESC_Se-Tmg&t=0m35s</ref><ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ap5j/chara/index.html</ref><ref>http://nintendoeverything.com/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-coming-to-wii-u-and-3ds/</ref> The Wii U version of this title requires 318.6 MB to be installed, and the 3DS version requires 2,338 | '''''Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge''''' is a downloadable game for the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] systems. It was released in Japan on January 28, 2016, and was released in April 2016 internationally, making it the only installment so far in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]] to not be released in North America first. In the United States, it was available for early access between March 25, 2016 and April 27, 2016, with the purchase of any [[amiibo]] figure at Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop. It is the seventh installment in the ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series and the first to feature amiibo support.<ref>https://twitter.com/GameXplain/status/687107258824654848</ref> New toys are featured in the game, such as [[Mini Rosalina]], [[Mini Bowser (toy)|Mini Bowser]], [[Mini Bowser Jr.]], [[Mini Yoshi]], [[Mini Diddy Kong]], and [[Mini Spek]], while returning toys include [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]], [[Mini Luigi]], [[Mini Donkey Kong]], [[Mini Peach]], and [[Mini Toad]].<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ESC_Se-Tmg&t=0m35s</ref><ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wiiu/ap5j/chara/index.html</ref><ref>http://nintendoeverything.com/mini-mario-friends-amiibo-challenge-coming-to-wii-u-and-3ds/</ref> The Wii U version of this title requires 318.6 MB to be installed, and the 3DS version requires 2,338 [[Memory Card|block]]s (299.2 MB). However, the game was later removed from the Wii U and 3DS eShop services after their discontinuation on March 27, 2023, making it no longer possible for players to purchase the game, but players who purchased the title before this date can still play it as long as any version is on their Wii U device, their 3DS device, or both. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
[[File:MM&FaC gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The top screen (monitor) shows the entirety of a level, while the bottom (Wii U GamePad) only shows a portion of said level. The player can move the camera around to see more of the level on the bottom screen. The portion currently shown on the bottom screen is marked by a frame on the top screen.]] | [[File:MM&FaC gameplay.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The top screen (monitor) shows the entirety of a level, while the bottom (Wii U GamePad) only shows a portion of said level. The player can move the camera around to see more of the level on the bottom screen. The portion currently shown on the bottom screen is marked by a frame on the top screen.]] | ||
The main game is largely similar to previous installments in the series, in that the player controls a Mini Toy trying to reach the end of the stage. By scanning a compatible ''Super Mario'' franchise-related amiibo, the player can receive the corresponding toy to play as, while the Mini Spek is received by scanning any other amiibo. Each Mini Toy (with the exception of the Mini Spek) has a special ability that allows it to clear stages easier. At the end of each stage, players are given a score based on their performance, and by clearing it with a high enough score, the player earns a Gold Trophy for that stage. Instead of a regular level selection screen like in previous games, the player now navigates a ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''-styled map with the chosen Mini figure. Another difference is that the player only has to guide a single Mini to the end of each stage, unlike in other games where multiple had to be managed in order to complete a level. | The main game is largely similar to previous installments in the series, in that the player controls a Mini Toy trying to reach the end of the stage. By scanning a compatible ''Super Mario'' franchise-related amiibo, the player can receive the corresponding toy to play as, while the Mini Spek is received by scanning any other amiibo. Each Mini Toy (with the exception of the Mini Spek) has a special ability that allows it to clear stages easier. At the end of each stage, players are given a score based on their performance, and by clearing it with a high enough score, the player earns a Gold Trophy for that stage. Instead of a regular level selection screen like in previous games, the player now navigates a ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''-styled map with the chosen Mini figure. Another difference is that the player only has to guide a single Mini to the end of each stage, unlike in other games where multiple had to be managed in order to complete a level. | ||
Within certain main stages are [[amiibo Door]]s, which can only be accessed by the corresponding character on the door and unlock special stages themed around that character. Some stages also feature [[amiibo Token]]s, which do not work in any other game and can only be obtained by using the abilities of the amiibo on the token. | Within certain main stages are [[amiibo Door]]s, which can only be accessed by the corresponding character on the door and unlock special stages themed around that character. Some stages also feature [[amiibo Token (Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge)|amiibo Token]]s, which do not work in any other game and can only be obtained by using the abilities of the amiibo on the token. | ||
The sound is in stereo, with no support for 5.1 surround in the Wii U version. | |||
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*[[Circus Kong]] | *[[Circus Kong]] | ||
*[[Fire Piranha Plant]] | *[[Fire Piranha Plant]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Boo]] | ||
*[[Piranha Plant]] | *[[Piranha Plant]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Shy Guy]] | ||
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*''[[Super Mario 64]]'': Mini Peach's levels are based on her castle from this game, and use an arrangement of "Inside the Castle Walls" as the background music. In addition to this, Mini Bowser's levels use an arrangement of his battle theme from this game as the background music. Mini Mario's ability originated in this game. The [[Warp Pipe]] sound is the same as this game. | *''[[Super Mario 64]]'': Mini Peach's levels are based on her castle from this game, and use an arrangement of "Inside the Castle Walls" as the background music. In addition to this, Mini Bowser's levels use an arrangement of his battle theme from this game as the background music. Mini Mario's ability originated in this game. The [[Warp Pipe]] sound is the same as this game. | ||
*''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'': Mini Luigi's levels use an arrangement of this game's main theme as the background music. | *''[[Luigi's Mansion]]'': Mini Luigi's levels use an arrangement of this game's main theme as the background music. | ||
*''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'': Mini Rosalina's levels are based on this game, and are set in the [[Comet Observatory]]. The background music is an arrangement of the observatory and [[Baby Luma]]'s theme music. | *''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'': Mini Rosalina's levels are based on this game, and are set in the [[Comet Observatory]]. The background music is an arrangement of the observatory and [[Baby Luma]]'s theme music. | ||
*''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': Mini Mario's levels are based on this game, with the background resembling this game's [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 1]]. Mini Bowser Jr.'s levels are based on this game's airship levels as well, and use an arrangement of Bowser Jr.'s battle theme as the background music. | *''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'': Mini Mario's levels are based on this game, with the background resembling this game's [[World 1 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 1]]. Mini Bowser Jr.'s levels are based on this game's airship levels as well, and use an arrangement of Bowser Jr.'s battle theme as the background music. | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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|align="left"|"''As a free app that provides an incentive to explore amiibo, Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge is a good effort. It offers a nice taster for those with non-Mario-themed toys, with 12 levels to tackle, and adds enjoyable twists and extra content for those with the correct figures. It's a fun if not premium experience, with some rather uninspired level designs mixed in with moments of greater quality - for amiibo fans it's well worth a look.''" | |align="left"|"''As a free app that provides an incentive to explore amiibo, Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge is a good effort. It offers a nice taster for those with non-Mario-themed toys, with 12 levels to tackle, and adds enjoyable twists and extra content for those with the correct figures. It's a fun if not premium experience, with some rather uninspired level designs mixed in with moments of greater quality - for amiibo fans it's well worth a look.''" | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|JapR=Mini Mario ando Furenzu Amiibo Charenji | |JapR=Mini Mario ando Furenzu Amiibo Charenji | ||
|JapM=Mini Mario and Friends: amiibo Challenge | |JapM=Mini Mario and Friends: amiibo Challenge | ||