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'''''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!''''' is an action [[Genre#Puzzle|puzzle]] game for the [[Nintendo DS]] and the fourth game in the ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' series. Notably, it is also the last ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' game released for the console, being first launched in late 2010. The base gameplay and objectives of this game are mostly the same as in the previous titles, being centered on bringing all the [[Mini]] toys safely to the goal in each level. However, the gameplay is now focused on tracing paths and bridges for the Minis to use, more so than simply toggling blocks and buttons to determine their path as in the previous games. Most future titles in the series, such as ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' and ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', would also feature this construction-based gimmick. [[Mini Pauline]] toys make their debut with this game, joining the cast of Minis as the highlight of Mario's new theme park despite appearing late in the game as playable characters. Alongside the main game, a level editor is also present in a mode called the [[Construction Zone]], where players can design their own levels. A significant feature of the game was its [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] compatibility, using the same system as in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Every two weeks, Nintendo held challenge contests where the player could submit a level that was subsequently judged by other players, with the top-rated level being announced as a winner candidate at the end of a contest. | '''''Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!''''' is an action [[Genre#Puzzle|puzzle]] game for the [[Nintendo DS]] and the fourth game in the ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' series. Notably, it is also the last ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' game released for the console, being first launched in late 2010. The base gameplay and objectives of this game are mostly the same as in the previous titles, being centered on bringing all the [[Mini]] toys safely to the goal in each level. However, the gameplay is now focused on tracing paths and bridges for the Minis to use, more so than simply toggling blocks and buttons to determine their path as in the previous games. Most future titles in the series, such as ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]'' and ''[[Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge]]'', would also feature this construction-based gimmick. [[Mini Pauline]] toys make their debut with this game, joining the cast of Minis as the highlight of Mario's new theme park despite appearing late in the game as playable characters. Alongside the main game, a level editor is also present in a mode called the [[Construction Zone]], where players can design their own levels. A significant feature of the game was its [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] compatibility, using the same system as in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]''. Every two weeks, Nintendo held challenge contests where the player could submit a level that was subsequently judged by other players, with the top-rated level being announced as a winner candidate at the end of a contest. | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
[[Mario]] is opening his [[Super Mini Mario World|new theme park]] with his honored guest [[Pauline]], and as an opening gift he is giving [[Mini Pauline]] toys to the first 100 guests to arrive at the park. [[Donkey Kong]] desperately wants a Mini Pauline and charges through the line of [[Toad (species)|Toads]] to get to the front, only to find out that he is the 101st guest to arrive and Mario informs him they are all out of stock. Donkey Kong loses his temper and kidnaps the real Pauline in a fit of rage, leaving Mario and his force of [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]]s to rescue her. | [[Mario]] is opening his [[Super Mini Mario World|new theme park]] with his honored guest [[Pauline]], and as an opening gift he is giving [[Mini Pauline]] toys to the first 100 guests to arrive at the park. [[Donkey Kong]] desperately wants a Mini Pauline and charges through the line of [[Toad (species)|Toads]] to get to the front, only to find out that he is the 101st guest to arrive and Mario informs him they are all out of stock. Donkey Kong loses his temper and kidnaps the real Pauline in a fit of rage, leaving Mario and his force of [[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]]s to rescue her. | ||
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===Main Game=== | ===Main Game=== | ||
[[File:MvsDKMLM gameplay.png|frame|The player can move and trace various objects with the touchscreen in order to create a way for the Minis, as exemplified with a [[Purple Conveyor]] in this picture. While placing certain objects, every element stops in place, including the timer, and the background becomes gray-scale.]] | [[File:MvsDKMLM gameplay.png|frame|The player can move and trace various objects with the touchscreen in order to create a way for the Minis, as exemplified with a [[Purple Conveyor]] in this picture. While placing certain objects, every element stops in place, including the timer, and the background becomes gray-scale.]] | ||
The game inherits the basic gameplay of its two closest predecessors, ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', in which the player has to complete levels by guiding a number of automated [[Mini]] toys to the [[Goal Door (Mario vs. Donkey Kong series)|exit door]], under a time limit of 300 seconds (five minutes). The Minis move by themselves and rely completely on the player dragging and moving objects such as girders, springs, conveyor belts, pipes, and ladders to modify their path using the touchscreen. In most levels, Minis can be initiated by tapping on them individually, and their course can be set both before or after initiation. Minis are also set marching if other toys bump into them. If a Mini touches an enemy, falls onto | The game inherits the basic gameplay of its two closest predecessors, ''Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis'' and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', in which the player has to complete levels by guiding a number of automated [[Mini]] toys to the [[Goal Door (Mario vs. Donkey Kong series)|exit door]], under a time limit of 300 seconds (five minutes). The Minis move by themselves and rely completely on the player dragging and moving objects such as girders, springs, conveyor belts, pipes, and ladders to modify their path using the touchscreen. In most levels, Minis can be initiated by tapping on them individually, and their course can be set both before or after initiation. Minis are also set marching if other toys bump into them. If a Mini touches an enemy, falls onto [[Spike Trap|spike]]s, touches any damaging obstacle, or falls from a height of ten or more blocks, it breaks and causes a [[Game Over]], forcing the player to restart or exit the level. | ||
Most levels end in a single exit door that all Minis share. Once the door is entered by a Mini, a timer is activated on it. If the door is not entered in time by another Mini, it will lock itself, leaving any other toys out and resulting in a Game Over. As such, the toys have to head for the exit in close succession. Other levels, designated as Multi-Door, contain multiple doors that are only used by Minis shown on them and which do not activate a timer upon being entered. In these levels, most Minis are trapped in capsules which can only be broken by a free Mini. | Most levels end in a single exit door that all Minis share. Once the door is entered by a Mini, a timer is activated on it. If the door is not entered in time by another Mini, it will lock itself, leaving any other toys out and resulting in a Game Over. As such, the toys have to head for the exit in close succession. Other levels, designated as Multi-Door, contain multiple doors that are only used by Minis shown on them and which do not activate a timer upon being entered. In these levels, most Minis are trapped in capsules which can only be broken by a free Mini. | ||
Some areas contain enemies or [[Crumble Block]]s that may prevent access to points of interest, such as doors or collectibles. To remove these obstacles, the Minis can use [[Hammer]]s picked up along the way or shoot from a [[ | Some areas contain enemies or [[Crumble Block]]s that may prevent access to points of interest, such as doors or collectibles. To remove these obstacles, the Minis can use [[Hammer]]s picked up along the way or shoot from a [[cannon]]. Many levels feature sloped ground of varying angles; if the angle of a slope is steep enough, it will cause Minis to slide down on it uncontrollably, which can also be done to destroy obstacles but may likewise hinder the Minis from accessing certain elevated platforms unless a workaround is found. | ||
Levels are laid across eleven attractions of the [[Mini-Land]], two of which are extra attractions whose levels are unlocked under certain conditions. An [[M-Token]] is found alongside a [[Mini Mario Card]] in each level. Collecting M-Tokens is necessary to unlock levels in [[Rainbow Summit]], a bonus attraction, while Mini Mario Cards enable the player to play minigames in each attraction. | Levels are laid across eleven attractions of the [[Mini-Land]], two of which are extra attractions whose levels are unlocked under certain conditions. An [[M-Token]] is found alongside a [[Mini Mario Card]] in each level. Collecting M-Tokens is necessary to unlock levels in [[Rainbow Summit]], a bonus attraction, while Mini Mario Cards enable the player to play minigames in each attraction. | ||
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*"Let's get going!" | *"Let's get going!" | ||
*"Here we go!" | *"Here we go!" | ||
====Minigame==== | ====Minigame==== | ||
There is an optional level in every attraction that consists of a minigame. It is unlocked after all nine Mini Mario Cards are collected in that attraction. With regard to gameplay, these minigames are similar to {{wp|pachinko}} machines. The player must use objects such as Red Girders and conveyor belts to lead Minis from the top into [[Toy box (object)|toy boxes]] located at the bottom. The player scores points for each Mini that reaches its goal. There is also a time limit of 60 seconds (one minute), however, the remaining time can be increased with ten seconds by leading the Minis into clock items that occasionally spawn on the screen. The layout of each minigame varies from one attraction to another. | There is an optional level in every attraction that consists of a minigame. It is unlocked after all nine Mini Mario Cards are collected in that attraction. With regard to gameplay, these minigames are similar to {{wp|pachinko}} machines. The player must use objects such as Red Girders and conveyor belts to lead Minis from the top into [[Toy box (object)|toy boxes]] located at the bottom. The player scores points for each Mini that reaches its goal. There is also a time limit of 60 seconds (one minute), however, the remaining time can be increased with ten seconds by leading the Minis into clock items that occasionally spawn on the screen. The layout of each minigame varies from one attraction to another. | ||
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[[Mario]], one of the titular characters, only plays a role in the story cutscenes. In cutscenes that play between attractions, he is seen chasing Donkey Kong and Pauline in a locomotive, the Super Mini Mario Express, where he is accompanied by a few [[Mini]]s. After dropping at a station, Mario demonstrates the elements of the new attraction with the Minis. Meanwhile, Pauline cries for help in Donkey Kong's arms. Aside from cutscenes, [[Donkey Kong]] also appears in boss levels, where he is fought. [[Pauline]] is always kept beside him, where she watches the actions of the Minis as they unravel. [[Toad (species)|Toads]] appear as visitors of Mario's newly opened theme park, but they are only figurant characters. | [[Mario]], one of the titular characters, only plays a role in the story cutscenes. In cutscenes that play between attractions, he is seen chasing Donkey Kong and Pauline in a locomotive, the Super Mini Mario Express, where he is accompanied by a few [[Mini]]s. After dropping at a station, Mario demonstrates the elements of the new attraction with the Minis. Meanwhile, Pauline cries for help in Donkey Kong's arms. Aside from cutscenes, [[Donkey Kong]] also appears in boss levels, where he is fought. [[Pauline]] is always kept beside him, where she watches the actions of the Minis as they unravel. [[Toad (species)|Toads]] appear as visitors of Mario's newly opened theme park, but they are only figurant characters. | ||
Only the Minis are directly used in gameplay, the help of which Mario uses to rescue Pauline. Although they are miniature versions of various characters from the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, Minis do not act differently from each other. Being automated clockwork toys, they simply walk from side to side and are likewise able to jump over blocks to continue their march. However, they turn around when encountering a wall of two or more blocks, a tight entrance, or a [[Conveyor Belt|conveyor belt]] going in the opposite direction. They are destroyed on contact with obstacles such as [[Spike Trap| | Only the Minis are directly used in gameplay, the help of which Mario uses to rescue Pauline. Although they are miniature versions of various characters from the ''[[Mario (franchise)|Mario]]'' franchise, Minis do not act differently from each other. Being automated clockwork toys, they simply walk from side to side and are likewise able to jump over blocks to continue their march. However, they turn around when encountering a wall of two or more blocks, a tight entrance, or a [[Conveyor Belt|conveyor belt]] going in the opposite direction. They are destroyed on contact with obstacles such as [[Spike Trap|Spike]]s, [[Shy Guy (toy)|Shy Guy]]s, [[Pokey (toy)|Pokey]]s, and [[Thwomp]]s, but can fight back with a pair of [[Hammer]]s or a [[Slope Slide]]. | ||
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MiniMario MvsDK4.png|[[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]] | MiniMario MvsDK4.png|[[Mini Mario (toy)|Mini Mario]] | ||
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|align="left"|Red Girders are girders that can be drawn using the stylus. | |align="left"|Red Girders are girders that can be drawn using the stylus. | ||
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|align="center"|[[File:MLM Spike.png]]<br>[[Spike Trap| | |align="center"|[[File:MLM Spike.png]]<br>[[Spike Trap|Spike]]s | ||
|align="left"|Spikes are obstacles that destroy the Minis if they are touched, causing the player to have to restart the level. | |align="left"|Spikes are obstacles that destroy the Minis if they are touched, causing the player to have to restart the level. | ||
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