Chris Kohler from Wired previews Super Mario 3D Land. Nintendo has a great idea to make the 3D functionality a game-changer. What better than to implement it in their flagship game?:
For example: everybody loves 1up mushrooms, those green fungal givers of extra life. When you see one sitting tantalizingly across the room, you make a beeline for it. But when I took 3D Land (to be released November 13) for a test drive, I encountered lots of fake 1ups painted on wooden boards, like theatrical backdrops. If the system was set to 2D display, you couldn’t tell. In 3D, you can better see the depth, or lack thereof, of the ersatz toadstools.
So, the 3D slider isn’t just for looks — it is actually an integral part to experiencing the game.