Super Mario Run

 iOS
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 333 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 165 out of 333
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 333
  3. Negative: 107 out of 333
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  1. 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 due to the F***ing always on DRM, and the subway lacking phone reception.

    GODAMMIT NINTENDO
  2. Moo-vies
    Dec 15, 2016
    2
    A runner that costs 10 dollars.
    For that price, you actually pay the Mario Intellectual Property for a mediocre game.

    Shame on both Nintendo and Apple.
  3. Antonios12
    Dec 15, 2016
    0
    I sincerely expected more from the game, I was disappointed, bored and the same as always, $ 10 in the trash. Nintendo can contribute more things than this ****
  4. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    0
    Mario at it’s most basic form. If this was free it would be a 4 but 10$! Crazy!
  5. Kdog152
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    I usually can rely on Nintendo to give us a good game, but mobile games obviously aren't their forte, because this game is awful. I mean you get 4 levels for free and then the rest you have to pay ridiculous amounts for and there aren't that many levels to begin with. Just another example of Nintendo's greed and in the past decade, laziness. And as usual with Mario games, the levels areI usually can rely on Nintendo to give us a good game, but mobile games obviously aren't their forte, because this game is awful. I mean you get 4 levels for free and then the rest you have to pay ridiculous amounts for and there aren't that many levels to begin with. Just another example of Nintendo's greed and in the past decade, laziness. And as usual with Mario games, the levels are too easy. The game controls fine and can be fun on odd occasions but is slow. I'd rather play sonic runners quite frankly. Better luck next time Nintendo. It's just good that the game is free on Android. (Cough, cough... bc android is better :) )… Expand
  6. Shinjin
    Dec 16, 2016
    0
    Can't play offline. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. gianx
    Dec 16, 2016
    2
    mi aspettavo di più, si ok, It's Mario! ma il gioco non li vale 10€, corre da solo, evita gli ostacoli da solo, si salta solo per prendere le monete ed evitare di cadere.. bah, con quei soldi compro tanti altri giochi più divertenti. Paghi 10€ perché si chiama Mario, solo quello.
  8. AJCk19
    Jul 21, 2021
    1
    I feel a zero is too harsh. But a One, is right up this games alley. Why play Super Mario Run, when you can play any other Mario Classic game? I just completely disagree with Run's game design compared to other Mario games because it felts like a step back. Didn't have fun at all.

    PS: Even giving us nintendo rewards can't redeem this game.
  9. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    4
    Fun for a while, but it felt incredibly repetitive for a while. Plus the $10 price tag is way too expensive.
  10. BrushedRed
    Dec 16, 2016
    3
    $10? Really? I mean I was enjoying the first 3 levels but it seems way too short to be $10. I had been looking forward to this since the keynote but this just disappoints me majorly. And for something that is online-only, it doesn't really offer any online experience. Potential is there but I'm not paying $10. Should be longer to be worth that. The potential keeps me from giving it a 0.$10? Really? I mean I was enjoying the first 3 levels but it seems way too short to be $10. I had been looking forward to this since the keynote but this just disappoints me majorly. And for something that is online-only, it doesn't really offer any online experience. Potential is there but I'm not paying $10. Should be longer to be worth that. The potential keeps me from giving it a 0. $5.... maybe but it's just a runner, a seemingly short one at that. Temple Run is free. Come on Nintendo.… Expand
  11. mirant
    Dec 17, 2016
    0
    there is nothing from Mario Classics in this game.

    it's a rhythm game in disguise, and it features all the frustrating dynamics of pay-to-win wait-to-play so called "mobile games"

    Oh well... there have been awful Mario games already, we'll cope with this without too much drama.

    vote: ZERO.
  12. faircritic
    Dec 18, 2016
    0
    After Nintendo Wii U crisis they have to jump to the mobile market,but they did it good or they are still learning in that business area yet? Looks like they are still learning on transition. Super Mario run is only as good as much you are fan of Mario. There´s nothing new that this mobile game have to offer as a typical casual runner. It remembers Flappy Bird with better graphics and aAfter Nintendo Wii U crisis they have to jump to the mobile market,but they did it good or they are still learning in that business area yet? Looks like they are still learning on transition. Super Mario run is only as good as much you are fan of Mario. There´s nothing new that this mobile game have to offer as a typical casual runner. It remembers Flappy Bird with better graphics and a little more intricate jumping system.High and not so high. But the cours of early classics leave me wondering,why this and now. Furthermore than requires permanent internet connection thing that many hates most. The void simplicity, short longevity, linearity and no innovation in this mobile game just not worthy the money not now not later after a discount. 0 just to cool down the hype of many fanboys expectations to realize that Mario havent reached success in the mobile market,yet.… Expand
  13. PaulOkrema
    Dec 16, 2016
    0
    I expected much more from nintendo. Boring game, not a real mario and of course playing online makes this game useless. Very strange and not usable game menu
  14. C3realkillah
    Dec 19, 2016
    0
    I grew up playing Mario so when I originally heard it was getting a mobile runner style game i was excited. However after playing it and seeing that basically the game playa itself and how you only get to play 3 levels before the game locks you out and insists you pay $10 for only six worlds, I instantly deleted it. It's a joke Nintendo wants you to pay $10 for a freaking runner game whenI grew up playing Mario so when I originally heard it was getting a mobile runner style game i was excited. However after playing it and seeing that basically the game playa itself and how you only get to play 3 levels before the game locks you out and insists you pay $10 for only six worlds, I instantly deleted it. It's a joke Nintendo wants you to pay $10 for a freaking runner game when so many other food runners are free! This game isn't worth $10 and if you pay that just to play a runner you are just wasting money honestly. Like I said I love Mario but this runner game is a cruel joke by Nintendo that I'm not buying and you shouldn't either.… Expand
  15. TheDahaka
    Dec 20, 2016
    1
    - This game is not free. It's a tiny shareware demo, that you have to pay a relatively high price to unlock.

    - This game requires a constant Internet connection. Forget about playing this in a car, on the subway or anywhere with patchy service. On top of that it's bugged and will often not detect your connection even when it's fine with other apps.

    A real missed opportunity :(
  16. Luigibros
    Dec 16, 2016
    4
    This morning my friend was making fun of me for play super Mario 3D land and said that I need to play super Mario run, personally I'm not a fan of endless runners, I played the first few levels for free and didn't enjoy it very much, and before iwata died he said "we have no plans to make games for iOS, if we did, Nintendo wouldn't be Nintendo" miyamoto, your become everything iwata didn'tThis morning my friend was making fun of me for play super Mario 3D land and said that I need to play super Mario run, personally I'm not a fan of endless runners, I played the first few levels for free and didn't enjoy it very much, and before iwata died he said "we have no plans to make games for iOS, if we did, Nintendo wouldn't be Nintendo" miyamoto, your become everything iwata didn't want you to be… Expand
  17. Daborgon
    Dec 15, 2016
    0
    One of the worst games ever, I hope nintendo goes bankrupt.

    Right from the start, the game messes with a lot of tutorials, this game was intended for casuals that barely know who mario is.
  18. wiskani
    Dec 15, 2016
    0
    Pésimo es como si el control de tu nintendo se hubiera averiado y la tecla de adelante estaría bloqueada. El formato de speed run fue una muy pero muy mala decisión, espero que recapaciten y saquen un mario decente.
  19. askeptic
    Dec 29, 2016
    4
    Some reviews are good, others are bad. So what really makes this game only a sub-par game at best? It should come as no surprise that the answer is, Nintendo. This is your typical Nintendo game, meaning it is fun to play, but ultimately is killed by a very poor implementation. For starters, this $10 game is likely priced too high, but that is opinionated. What makes it feel like it isSome reviews are good, others are bad. So what really makes this game only a sub-par game at best? It should come as no surprise that the answer is, Nintendo. This is your typical Nintendo game, meaning it is fun to play, but ultimately is killed by a very poor implementation. For starters, this $10 game is likely priced too high, but that is opinionated. What makes it feel like it is prices extremely high is the fact that you CAN NOT play this game on all your devices once you purchase it. Family sharing, etc does NOT apply. You must shell out $10 for every device you own in order to play it on them. The second thing Nintendo gets wrong, and possibly the worst thing they could of done, is require an Internet connection at all times to play. Yep, you heard right, they REQUIRE you to be online to play a game about running and collecting coins. So, you just paid $10, possibly multiple times for multiple devices, and now you are on a plane, or on a tablet in a car, etc. Yep, your screwed! The game will simply not function without an Internet connection. Lastly, the game is very short and some of the levels feel rushed or as if Nintendo did not make them their selves. All in all, buyer beware for the reasons I mentioned above, but if this game would of nailed the implementation, it would of got a 4/5 easily. Shame on Nintendo for requiring an Internet connection to play the single player mode, and for also not allowing family accounts access to the game once the ridiculous app price of $10 has been shelled out one time. Cheers!… Expand
  20. dragonfirees
    Dec 16, 2016
    0
    40 years later Nintendo is still doing exactly the same crap as before. And this is the company everyone says is innovative? It's 2016, do we still need to rescue that stupid princess again?
    'Hey Mario, I am baking a cake' - Really Nintendo??? What kind of rubbish is this? Are you aware you are not releasing this game for Japan only?
  21. CheloElChef
    Dec 26, 2016
    0
    Trash .... It's a robbery ... 10 dollars for a game is an armed robbery ... it's rubbish, a lot of smoke, pure hype ... all very nice but too expensive ...
  22. Bostonterrier
    Dec 23, 2016
    2
    Truly boring garbage. I don't get the appeal. Played it on my friend's phone. I get more enjoyment playing with my "wii" ;) But hey, to each his/her own.
  23. weskergamer
    Apr 8, 2017
    4
    No es q el juego sea malo sino q si eres un tipo pobre q solo quiere jugar a Mario pues entonces te vas decepcionar mucho. Le doy 4 sobre 10 porq simplemente no tenia dinero ni iba a gastar mi dinero en 20 niveles de un juego.
  24. Xxdaniels751xX
    May 13, 2017
    4
    I've been testing the trial version, and I certainly do not see that magic that I should throw off anywhere. Very simple, you just have to touch any button. The only fun is to take the colored coins, which do not have much difficulty. If you think I'm going to pay almost 10 bucks more micropayments, you're an ****
  25. RatedRForReview
    Feb 25, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo's Choice Of Putting A Mario Game On IOS Was Very Terrible. It Hooks You On Thinking It's Free, But It's Just 3 Levels And Races After, The Game Is Really Short And EVEN SHORTER If You Don't Wanna Spend Money. The Fact That All You Need To Is Tap Is Really, Really Boring! That's It, Tap, And Guess! Not Much Of A Game If That's All You Do, I'm Just WISHING There Was More! Nothing Happened! This Deserves My Rating, Not Best, Not Buy, Not Bad, BUT BARTER. You Can Even Find Better Stuff Than This! Who Wants To Waste 10 Dollars On Just Tapping For 20 Minutes?… Expand
  26. Bitbat
    Aug 3, 2019
    2
    I don't consider this a true mario game at all. Although this game can be played with one hand (which is great for gamers with disabilities) , it only lets you unlock the first 3 levels and the rest are behind a paywall. The game is repetitive and boring, and is quite disappointing. Whatever you do, do not download this game. Also, if you don't have internet you cannot play. This is aI don't consider this a true mario game at all. Although this game can be played with one hand (which is great for gamers with disabilities) , it only lets you unlock the first 3 levels and the rest are behind a paywall. The game is repetitive and boring, and is quite disappointing. Whatever you do, do not download this game. Also, if you don't have internet you cannot play. This is a huge problem considering most of the players are going to be playing it on a bus ride or a road trip as a quick game.

    I now understand why it was a huge failure.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#100 Best iOS Game of 2016
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#3 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2016
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#3 Most Shared iOS Game of 2016

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 59
  3. Negative: 1 out of 59
  1. Vooks
    Apr 8, 2017
    80
    Super Mario Run is a Mario game on your phone, get over it already. Because if you don't you're missing out on a great Mario experience. Like any other Mario game, practise and precision is key; just because you use one hand to play it doesn't make it any less skillful. The game feels like a Mario game but at the same time it also feels like a more modern title on a phone. World Tour rewards you for grinding and Toad Rally is the pay off, Nintendo's managed to make the entire game balanced no matter how you like to play. Nothing takes longer than it has to, it's a game on your phone and Nintendo's fully managed that. Super Mario Run is addictive, charming and fun and well worth the full price. You like fun right?
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  2. Games Master UK
    Feb 18, 2017
    77
    An accomplished transition to mobile that should appeal to novices and mario veterans alike. [Feb 2017, p.74]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Feb 15, 2017
    70
    It's not quite vintage Mario, but this long-awaited mobile debut demonstrates an ingenuity and a keen appreciation of format that is quintessentially Nintendo. [Feb 2017, p.123]
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