Is New Super Mario Bros. 2 appropriate for children?

# New Super Mario Bros. 2 – Parent Guide New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a colorful side-scrolling platformer with an Everyone rating—no violence, language, or scary content. Your child jumps through levels collecting coins and defeating cartoonish enemies. It's ideal for younger players and offers single-player gameplay with straightforward, family-friendly fun.

What age is New Super Mario Bros. 2 suitable for?

Our verdict for New Super Mario Bros. 2 is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is New Super Mario Bros. 2 safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

None

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Platformer

Released

2012

ESRB Rating

Everyone

Available on

Nintendo 3DS

Age suitability

Under 6

Yes

Ages 6–8

Yes

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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