Super Mario Run

1. EFYevan

   Dec 15, 2016

   10

   Fun game for all ages! Everyone should check out this game - Nintendo has done it again! Starts out easy, but the challenge ramps up nearFun game for all ages! Everyone should check out this game - Nintendo has done it again! Starts out easy, but the challenge ramps up near the end. Keep the mobile games coming, Nintendo! 10/10… Expand

   • 28 of 40 users found this helpful
2. ahamling27

   Jan 8, 2017

   10

   This is a full fledged Mario game. Full stop. Enough said. To the people saying it's too expensive, all I will say is that you probably haveThis is a full fledged Mario game. Full stop. Enough said. To the people saying it's too expensive, all I will say is that you probably have no idea what it takes to make a video game and actually make it profitable, so they can keep making games and pay the people making them a livable wage. A full fledged Mario game on a home console is $50-60, on 3DS it's $30-40, so to me, $10 seems just about right for Nintendo to release a full game on mobile.
   
   Is it maybe inconvenient to need an internet connection to play it? Yes, but it's the best way they can defend against piracy. In my experience, I've got cellphone reception 99% of the time my phone is on, so the always-on connection is not a problem.
   
   The gameplay itself, is superb. This is Mario as you know him from New Super Mario Bros. and the level of control and special moves makes controlling Mario extremely intuitive. A quick tip I have though, is to use two thumbs/fingers, one to jump and hold, and while holding for a high-jump, use your other thumb/finger to tap to extend your jump farther and collect the movement stars in Toad Rally. You can also slow down in the air by sliding your finger back while in the air to slow down your fall. All the staples of wall jumping and bouncing off enemies feel great and have that classic Mario feel.
   
   To me, a kid who grew up with Mario on NES and SNES, Super Mario Run is a home run. It's Mario, in my pocket and on-demand. I'm just now over 4k in Toad Rally and I don't see myself quitting anytime soon. I only hope for future updates with more levels, but I do not feel ripped off one bit for this game at $10 and would gladly pay more for more levels.
   
   Easily a 10 out of 10.… Expand

   • 1 of 3 users found this helpful
4. Phil_Panteleit

   Dec 17, 2016

   9

   My dream came true! Mario on my iPhone. For the hardcore Mario fan, $13.99 is nothing. The game campaign is great and the Toad Rally's areMy dream came true! Mario on my iPhone. For the hardcore Mario fan, $13.99 is nothing. The game campaign is great and the Toad Rally's are fun. Lots of rewards and unlocks.… Expand

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5. TheQuietGamer

   Apr 5, 2017

   7

   Nintendo brings their flagship character over to the mobile gaming arena. The results are mostly satisfying. The series core 2D-platformingNintendo brings their flagship character over to the mobile gaming arena. The results are mostly satisfying. The series core 2D-platforming makes the transition well. With running being taken over automatically, players are left to control Mario's jumps. Something that controls well thanks to a simple control scheme that is basically nothing more than tapping the screen. A little more depth is added to this by how the game takes into consideration the length of your taps. The longer you hold your finger on the screen, the higher Mario will jump and vise, versa.
   
   Yeah, it's not the most complex thing in the world, but thankfully the strong level design keeps things entertaining. You'll still dodge Goombas, smash Koopas, and battle it out against Bowser like you've been doing for years. However, there's a little more going on than just the standard platforming levels. There's a multiplayer element to the game that will have you racing against the runs of other characters through levels. Not only is it a cool way to test your skills against other players, but winning will grant you Toads which in turn unlocks more content for things like the game's village building elements. Turns out when Bowser kidnapped beach he also decided to level the Mushroom Kingdom on his way out. It's up to you to rebuild things.
   
   I'll be honest, that's probably the least interesting part of the package. This kind of thing has been done to death in mobile gaming. Truth be told, so have infinite runners, but unlike the game's main levels the village building doesn't have the benefit of the Mario series' always strong platforming.
   
   Unfortunately, there is one pretty big flaw to Super Mario Run; there just isn't that much content. Especially if you are trying to go the free-to-play route. Only by purchasing the game can you have access to all the levels. But even then it's not a very lengthy experience. After you've breezed through the campaign, all that will keep you coming back are the multiplayer matches and the hope of some new content on the horizon.
   
   Nintendo does a great job of merging the infinite-runner and 2D-platofrmer genres. It's just a shame that there isn't all that much going on. Still, the content is good enough to warrant the download for longtime Mario fans or just those looking for a well-made mobile game to keep them busy on the go.
   
   7.5/10… Expand

   • 0 of 2 users found this helpful
6. Arey100

   Jun 16, 2023

   5

   As basic and bare-bones you can get with a Mario game. It's only okay, and not at all worth 10 dollars.

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
7. Daveisonline

   Dec 15, 2016

   3

   Love the aesthetics, love the Toad Challenge, controls take some getting use to.
   
   BUUUTTT I can't play this game on my daily commute dueLove the aesthetics, love the Toad Challenge, controls take some getting use to.
   
   BUUUTTT
   
   I can't play this game on my daily commute due to the F***ing always on DRM, and the subway lacking phone reception.
   
   GODAMMIT NINTENDO… Expand

   • 15 of 26 users found this helpful
8. DolphinReviews

   Jul 21, 2022

   0

   Mario at it’s most basic form. If this was free it would be a 4 but 10$! Crazy!

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful

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