New Super Mario Bros. 2 Gameplay Demo - E3 2012

This 2012 side-scrolling 2.5D platform adventure for the Nintendo 3DS sees Mario and Luigi rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser. The core gameplay loop involves traditional stage navigation, but the unique focus is on coin collection, with an ultimate goal of gathering one million coins. A key feature is the Gold Flower power-up, which transforms the player into Gold Mario, allowing them to convert enemies and blocks into currency, adding a layer of wealth accumulation to the classic platforming challenge.