Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars

 3DS
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. God is a Geek
    Mar 5, 2015
    90
    A superb puzzle game that has the added bonus of being cross-buy.
  2. Game Revolution
    Mar 5, 2015
    90
    But hey, for what they were building, Tipping Stars does a lot of things right.
  3. XGN
    Mar 5, 2015
    85
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is another fun puzzle game to add to the 3DS library. If you are done with the creative levels Nintendo made for you, there is still the level creator. Add to that the cross-buy feature and this game is tons of fun.
  5. DarkStation
    Mar 19, 2015
    80
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is a good new game in the series. Nothing more, nothing less.
  6. GamesVillage.it
    Mar 5, 2015
    80
    Do not expect nothing more than the usual, consolidated formula of Mini-land Mayhem!, that will possibly offer so much more in the future. This spiritual successor is really fun and engaging, but it's high time Nintendo came up with some new ideas.
  7. Game Informer
    Mar 5, 2015
    80
    While Tipping Stars could use a few more new elements to freshen things up overall, the levels remain enjoyable nonetheless. The lack of extraneous minigames and boss battles keeps the focus where it should be – right on the puzzles.
  8. Meristation
    Mar 17, 2015
    75
    One more time, the 11 years young Mario Vs Donkey comes back with a lemming-esque challenge that has been its signature since the first sequel on Nintendo DS. We have new elements, a return to its 2D roots, a generous quantity of levels, extras, cross-buy between 3DS and Wii U, the long-term promise of new levels made by Nintendo and a community that's already making new challenges, but the game itself takes a lot of levels to increase its difficulty, and the series trademark formula obviously needs a more intense refresh, and not just new elements here and there.

Awards & Rankings

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#26 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#31 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 9 out of 53
  1. EFYevan
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    This game is really clever! I love the infinite possibilities with the sharing of levels - this gives it a perfect score for replayability!This game is really clever! I love the infinite possibilities with the sharing of levels - this gives it a perfect score for replayability! Reminds me of Pushmo with all the possibilities for unique ideas. The tipping feature is a nice touch - I think Nintendo should do some sort of contest where the person who gets the most "tipping stars" receives a job offer to work on their next game! Love the cross-play and that this can be portable or in my living room - please include this in the future as well! 10/10 Well done again, Nintendo!… Full Review »
  2. Razzomataz
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    A cute puzzler with about 90 unlockable Nintendo made levels. These levels range from relatively easy to pretty challenging so it has a niceA cute puzzler with about 90 unlockable Nintendo made levels. These levels range from relatively easy to pretty challenging so it has a nice difficulty curve. The real reason to get this game (aside from the price/ cross-buy) is the level sharing. Already have played many user created levels and created some of my own. Truly a blast!!… Full Review »
  3. patrickres9
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    A fantastic puzzle game akin to Lemmings! Very polished! The level design and screen tipping elements add a lot of value, too. For 20 bucks,A fantastic puzzle game akin to Lemmings! Very polished! The level design and screen tipping elements add a lot of value, too. For 20 bucks, you can't go wrong!… Full Review »
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