Mario vs. Donkey Kong free demo available

In the Mario vs. Donkey Kong™ game, you’ll guide Mario to run, jump, and backflip through levels that will also test your puzzle-solving skills. See, this isn’t just about speeding your way through a level. You’ll need to be mindful of puzzling doodads like Color Switches and Warp Boxes, and be careful of treacherous obstacles. The script will then flip for the Mini-Mario levels—in these levels, you’ll guide around the adorable Mini-Marios and make sure they reach the safety of their Toy box. Each world will then culminate in a showdown with Donkey Kong himself!

To get started, please watch the video for a look at some of the contraptions and levels you’ll find in the game. Or you can always just try it out yourself …

Yes, it’s true—you can try the game out today! Just click the link down below to head to the game page where you can download the demo or pre-order the game.

While you’re at it, don’t forget that you can change each stage to Casual Style at any time to lower the difficulty. Oh, and you can play all the levels with a friend (or soon-to-be-friend) via couch co-op.

The full game comes out Feb. 16. Good luck on your toy-saving quest!