Super Mario Strikers

 GameCube
User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 117 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 117
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 117
  3. Negative: 3 out of 117
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  1. EthanR.
    Jan 5, 2006
    10
    This game is absolutly incredible! The only con is that you can't really pick your own sidekicks and goalies. But none the less my favourite mario sports game to date. Also very funny at times. Great job nintendo!
  2. MichaelA.
    Mar 30, 2006
    8
    This game is very fun and can be quite challenging if you get far enough. Even though the game would be considered very short for those who are very skilled with soccer games, this is a game you will love to play for many months to come.
  3. JoeC.
    Jan 8, 2006
    9
    It's fun. "Mario cash-in"?? That's like saying disney only makes money off it's characters. weak gameplay? If "Easy to learn but hard to master" is weak, then yes. "Zero Depths" not really sure what he is talking about. I think depths is actually singular, and "standard mario gimmicks". Right lets make a mario game that doesnt have the look or feel of a mario game. It's fun. "Mario cash-in"?? That's like saying disney only makes money off it's characters. weak gameplay? If "Easy to learn but hard to master" is weak, then yes. "Zero Depths" not really sure what he is talking about. I think depths is actually singular, and "standard mario gimmicks". Right lets make a mario game that doesnt have the look or feel of a mario game. It's a fun game.… Expand
  4. MPA.
    Dec 10, 2005
    9
    Really great gameplay, extremely fun with friends. I think this is about as good as a sports game can get.
  5. Sander
    Dec 29, 2005
    10
    Superb! As told, don't expect realism, but in which game you see 50 shots on goal in 5 minutes!?? Easy and fun to play, fine graphics.
  6. MaxM.
    Mar 30, 2006
    9
    Definitely good, the Mario sports games keep on goin strong!
  7. JackB.
    Jul 30, 2009
    9
    A 9-mark for a really short game? Well, yes, but only if you play it with friends, then it's a really great and fun game. If you play this game alone, you van give it a 7, as it is short and repetitive.
  8. TonyG.
    Jan 14, 2006
    10
    pick up and play soccer is best to describe it. great smooth animations, control is perfect, graphics cool as mario himself. I love nintendo, brings out the kid at heart! they have my support in every way. this game just confirms it.
  9. ps
    Nov 24, 2005
    10
    This game is simply fun. It might not have a billion playable characters or stadiums as the reviews state but you can sit anyone down to play and in ten minutes they are hooked. Five year olds could enjoy the game at novice difficulty and I have had a tough time beating All-Star difficulty not to mention there is still legend to conquer. This is not football but it reminds me of NBA Jam This game is simply fun. It might not have a billion playable characters or stadiums as the reviews state but you can sit anyone down to play and in ten minutes they are hooked. Five year olds could enjoy the game at novice difficulty and I have had a tough time beating All-Star difficulty not to mention there is still legend to conquer. This is not football but it reminds me of NBA Jam for its easy to play hard to master twitchy gameplay. Don't believe the hype simply play it for 10 minutes (hopefully with friends) and you will love MSF… Expand
  10. AMORE148
    Sep 12, 2015
    9
    Excellent gameplay of this game, it's extremely addictive, the weakness is the lack of modes, roster and stages to play, but the mechanic is incredible, better than the wii version.
  11. JakG.
    May 6, 2007
    7
    Its a good game but i miss the old mario games where you have to defeat bowser and all that, the sports games have taken the plot completly out of mario games.
  12. J.L.T.
    Jul 19, 2006
    5
    Another Mario game, i dont know why the nintendo company dont give this character a rest, they really did an awfully try of making a more mature look to the characters, they will be always being childish. The game is pretty easy, you will always win with those super shots.
  13. CobraJ.
    Jun 15, 2007
    6
    If you played this game for an hour a day, you'd have beat the game in 2 weeks. This game is really short, and there's barely any characters.
  14. CharlieM.
    Nov 27, 2005
    1
    Yet another Mario cash-in. Weak gameplay, zero depths, and the standard Mario Universe gimmicks all around. Nintendo is becoming EA
  15. WaluigisRevenge
    Jun 17, 2022
    0
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  16. MattMatt
    Dec 14, 2005
    8
    I wish EA made games as naturally playable as this. Sure, it may well fall between two stools, being too Mario-y for football fans and too football-y for platform cravers, but as a fan of both, I love it. There's a palpable learning curve and working on your build-ups to attacks reaps great rewards. Back of the net! Or something.
  17. Blakenator
    Jan 19, 2013
    7
    Although it is a game that lacks complexity and a lengthy playthrough, Super Mario Strikers offers players a fun experience that is best shared with others and retains the signature Mario style.
  18. alwaysright
    Apr 24, 2013
    10
    This game only needs one word to describe every single thing about it, it is nothing but amazingly FUN. It is undesputibly enjoyable. You can't not enjoy it. Although bowser, and the super strikes which give 2 goals were unfair, you can trun them off
  19. FogCityRoller
    Sep 11, 2013
    10
    This might be one of the only accessible soccer games for people who aren't already hardcore fans. You don't even have to be a Mario fan. It's colorful, creative, combative, and creates an environment different than what is seen in your run-of-the-mill sports titles. The controls are crisp and on target, giving the player(s) the best opportunities to organize a high percentage play.This might be one of the only accessible soccer games for people who aren't already hardcore fans. You don't even have to be a Mario fan. It's colorful, creative, combative, and creates an environment different than what is seen in your run-of-the-mill sports titles. The controls are crisp and on target, giving the player(s) the best opportunities to organize a high percentage play. Storylines in sports games often come off forced, and Nintendo made the wise decision of passing up that formality. It's an enjoyable "pick up and play" game that gives the player a release from the day with their favorite Nintendo characters, without requiring the mental commitment of an over-arching story.… Expand
  20. wegie125
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    It's hard to decide scores for games that I have so many good memories for and as much as I didn't know what to give this game I just had to give it a perfect score . Playing this game with friends is unlike any other soccer game i will ever witness. My family was too fast paced for something slow like fifa but also wanted a game we could compete at that anyone could pick up. Nintendo hasIt's hard to decide scores for games that I have so many good memories for and as much as I didn't know what to give this game I just had to give it a perfect score . Playing this game with friends is unlike any other soccer game i will ever witness. My family was too fast paced for something slow like fifa but also wanted a game we could compete at that anyone could pick up. Nintendo has managed to bring fun party games that anyone can play to the table over and over. They know this market better than anyone else and I feel like each game they release just adds to their mastery of this. Well done Nintendo, you have brought so many memories to people like myself… Expand
  21. MiguelEsquivel
    May 23, 2016
    10
    Un excelente juego de futbol es super divertido. con amigos es la hostia jugarlo. Recomendado al 100% para cualquier persona que aun tenga su hermosa GameCube... o un wii
  22. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    This game is better than the sequel to it. This game has smooth graphics and amazing gameplay! The character selection is good but the game can get repetitive and get annoying with the sound effects but overall I love this game!
  23. Captain_Faramir
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    9.2 - Awesome coop, and really unique way of making a sports game. Tournament mode is amazing and very re-playable, and the power-ups just add more fun to game play overall.
  24. shang-chi_VG
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    A gamecube classic, they managed to take Mario characters and actually changed their style in a way that's "cool" while still keeping their goofiness. Great gameplay and fun to do multiplayer
  25. DarrionVale
    Aug 19, 2019
    7
    My personal rating for "Super Mario Strikers" (GC): 6,7/10 - Good
    Gameplay: 7,5
    Video: 6
    Audio: 5,5
    Scope: 4
    Balance: 7,5
    Story: -
  26. ProCon
    Mar 18, 2019
    10
    I have no idea how this game can have under 80% review success. It is easily one of the most entertaining, funny and yet strategic sports games ever. Even today - in a strange world of reptetitive NFL and NBA games - this is different, huge fun and if they re-released it today, I am sure gamers would be grateful for something innovative like mario striker.
  27. Parowake
    Jul 5, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego multijugador de Gamecube, un auténtico juegazo divertidísimo. Los gráficos son buenos y muy fluidos. Pero sobre todo es el mejor de la saga Mario Football, con un control mucho más sencillo y eficaz que el de Wii o el de Switch. Un absoluto imprescindible en Gamecube.
  28. panama2838
    Aug 9, 2021
    9
    Jeu gyu la race mais si vous pourriez faire un mode 100% chance et aucun skills parce que mes amis sont incapable de me battre dans les tournois
  29. nintendofan721
    May 9, 2022
    8
    Mario tries his hand at soccer to add to the many sports he’s played, and it’s quite a unique experience. It’s a game of soccer but without referees, which lets you get away with so much more! The amount of players on a team has gone down from 11 in regular soccer to five, which makes it more playable and less cluttered. The amount of characters is a bit low but it does include the mainMario tries his hand at soccer to add to the many sports he’s played, and it’s quite a unique experience. It’s a game of soccer but without referees, which lets you get away with so much more! The amount of players on a team has gone down from 11 in regular soccer to five, which makes it more playable and less cluttered. The amount of characters is a bit low but it does include the main characters, as well as some sidekicks including Birdos and Hammer Bros, and a Kritter as your goaltender. There is a total of seven stadiums and even though they all play the same, they all feel different due to visuals. You can use power-ups to screw over your opponents, with many including shells, bananas, chain chomps and more. You only get them when someone tries to score, so that balances it out. Your captain can use a special strike which will release a super powerful shot and if you score, you’ll get two goals at once! The game is visually different from the typical Mario game in a good way, and the artwork for the characters is unique and well done! The soundtrack is a blast and a lot of the music is quite dramatic and intense. There are a good amount of game modes, but they are all just variations of the main mode, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing in this case. There is so much craziness happening throughout this game, and it’s got a lot of personality which every Mario sports game needs!… Expand
  30. BannerSiamang15
    Mar 10, 2022
    7
    Ok pretty good Reggie, but you forgot Diddy kong, how you gonna put Donkey Kong but not diddy. Don't know what they were thinking there but still pretty good I guess.
  31. Angelfuk83
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    El juego con mejor Gameplay de toda la saga con diferencia, para mi mucho más divertido que sus dos secuelas de wii y switch.
  32. MajoraBoy
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The best mario striker game of all of the series.Striker charged almost the best but with the glitches and bugs make the cheaters to goal very easy and battle league the worst mario striker game.

Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best GameCube Game of 2005
8
#8 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
6
#6 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    It's charmingly designed from the ground up to be as fun and accessible as possible, yet despite its astonishing simplicity, it still managed to hold our interest well beyond our expectations.
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  2. Games Radar
    70
    Invite some pals over and you'll have a multiplayer dream session.
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  3. NTSC-uk
    70
    Super Mario Strikers is an evolutionary step beyond Soccer Slam, and gives the small-team football game a new breath of life, trumping its predecessor and stamping other similar games such as FIFA Street into the ground.
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