That said, playing Super Mario 3D World again now ... and is really just the icing on a pretty half-baked cake as far as bosses are concerned. In 3D World in particular they’re about as gripping ...

"Super Mario 3D Land feels like the heir to Super Mario ... by tricksy ideas the same way the stages are built from sponge cake, icing sugar, and Custard Creams - and it's just the right approach ...

Super Mario 3D World appeared to be — initially at least ... ill-advised in gender-sensitive times, as the stereotyped cake-baking kidnap victim Peach may not be the most heroic character ...