New Super Mario Bros. 2 Guide 2012 · 2D platformer Guides At a glance Characters Quick answers Pictures Game guides Find the guide you need Guide What you will find Getting started Separate the coin counter from Star Coins and world routes. Characters Understand Mario, Luigi and the shared-camera rules. Power-ups Compare the suits and temporary effects that shape coin routes. Coin Rush Plan a three-course run around survival, time and coin chains. Worlds and coins Distinguish optional worlds, hidden exits and special collectibles.
At a glance Three useful starting points Focus What to know Keep ordinary coins and Star Coins distinct The big coin total does not replace course collectibles. Protect a Coin Rush run One failure can end a promising three-course attempt. Use gold effects together Gold Rings and the Gold Flower create different opportunities.
Key characters and their roles Character Role At a glance Mario Playable hero Main solo character and local co-op partner. Luigi Playable partner Playable in local two-player co-op and unlockable for solo play. Peach Princess The rescue objective. Bowser Main antagonist Waits at the final castle. Koopalings Bosses Guard the adventure’s fortress routes.
Mario and Luigi greet Peach outside her castle in the opening scene. A Gold Ring glows above mushroom platforms and coins. The Coin Rush menu displays a Gold Rush Pack record. Official artwork of Gold Mario holding up a coin. References 
Getting started
Characters
Power-ups
Coin Rush