Super Mario Run

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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. 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 near the end. Keep the mobile games coming, Nintendo! 10/10
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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 ****
  5. spongeswift
    Apr 10, 2017
    6
    I made a review on this game recently but I have changed my mind. Yes this may not be a masterpiece in anyway shape or form but for a mobile title it's not THAT bad. With 3 modes it is worth the 10 bucks but I don't believe that it should have costed 10 dollars. I think the campaign mode could have been 5 bucks and the two other modes could be packaged together for another 5 dollars soI made a review on this game recently but I have changed my mind. Yes this may not be a masterpiece in anyway shape or form but for a mobile title it's not THAT bad. With 3 modes it is worth the 10 bucks but I don't believe that it should have costed 10 dollars. I think the campaign mode could have been 5 bucks and the two other modes could be packaged together for another 5 dollars so people that wanted to do one or the other didn't have to pay for something they didn't want. But with semi good and fun mechanics this game is alright but if you aren't a platformer fan you most likely won't like this title.… Expand
  6. SketchesofPlain
    Apr 7, 2017
    7
    I don't really care much for playing games on my phone. I love Mario games. It turns out that I love Mario games more than I don't like playing games on my phone.

    What it got right: graphics, controls, music, Mario feel and style, fun. I really couldn't stop playing it until I beat it. What it got wrong: dollars to length ratio. It was far too short for $10. As with a lot of modern    I don't really care much for playing games on my phone. I love Mario games. It turns out that I love Mario games more than I don't like playing games on my phone.

    What it got right: graphics, controls, music, Mario feel and style, fun. I really couldn't stop playing it until I beat it.

    What it got wrong: dollars to length ratio. It was far too short for $10. As with a lot of modern games, there is too much focus on the multiplayer aspect (Toad Rally). When it comes to a side scrolling Mario game, I don't care about multiplayer. I would have much preferred more levels to coin-racing other people in order to "decorate my kingdom."

    The coin challenges add some replay value, but there still needed to be longer, and more, levels.    … Expand
  7. Adasc2906
    Dec 8, 2021
    6
    I remember playing this back in 2016 and actually paying 10$ for it (why did i did this idk). It is a really well made game but the problem is that it's kinda dead right now.
  8. 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.
  9. DolphinReviews
    Jul 21, 2022
    0
    Mario at it’s most basic form. If this was free it would be a 4 but 10$! Crazy!
  10. 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
  11. dmelendez34
    Jan 6, 2017
    9
    An almost perfect mobile Mario game. The coin collecting was addicting for me. I still have about 20 black coins to get to complete that challenge. Toad Rally is so much fun but frustrating too when you make a crucial mistake to lose a race. I was afraid I would run out of toad bucks to keep playing Rally but building my kingdom has helped immensely with that. Th Kingdom builder part ofAn almost perfect mobile Mario game. The coin collecting was addicting for me. I still have about 20 black coins to get to complete that challenge. Toad Rally is so much fun but frustrating too when you make a crucial mistake to lose a race. I was afraid I would run out of toad bucks to keep playing Rally but building my kingdom has helped immensely with that. Th Kingdom builder part of the game is alright but for me it isn't much fun even though I have killed a couple hours getting my kingdom to look a specific way on 3 different occasions. Unlocking items for the kingdom is dependent on how well you play in Rally so I probably won't get everything unlocked in the foreseeable future. But even with only about 3500 Toads, I have already unlocked most of the items.

    People complaining about the price of the game have a right to not like having to pay so much for a mobile game but for me I have gotten my $10 worth already and I still plan on playing it at least 30 more hours (on top of the 40 hrs I have already spent on it). That being said, Nintendo should have priced it lower to get more people purchasing the whole game...or maybe sell worlds individually to satisfy people that couldn't/wouldn't fork out $10 in one transaction.

    If you love Mario it's a must buy. If you want a game that can be played in short or llong bursts this is your game. If you have tons of friends on twitter or Facebook playing that is even more incentive to play this game.    … Expand
  12. lwnewton
    Dec 31, 2016
    10
    Do not listen to these idiots that want all there mobile games to be free. Those people have ruined gaming for a generation. This pay to play model is a **** joke and no one should be supporting it.
  13. chris74
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    Fantastic Game with the polished and deep gameplay we know and love from Nintendo! In the beginning it seems too easy and fast to appreciate the levels of the campagne. But when you start the Rallys, build your kingdom and unlock the characters the real genius of this game unravels. So keep playing and forget your first impressions...there is a huge payoff.
  14. Reidaian
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    This game is quite good. It obviously how much you like it depends on taste and I do acknowledge that one of it's main critiques, the always online thing, IS valid. There is another big one, that isn't though.

    Here is a quick guide on how to read reviews and comments - if someone complains about the price as a main problem, just ignore that review. Why? Because it seems mobile folk    This game is quite good. It obviously how much you like it depends on taste and I do acknowledge that one of it's main critiques, the always online thing, IS valid. There is another big one, that isn't though.

    Here is a quick guide on how to read reviews and comments - if someone complains about the price as a main problem, just ignore that review. Why? Because it seems mobile folk don't want to pay 10$ for a game (of which you can try a few levels for free) but they rather have free games ridden with waiting times, adds and a lot of other nonsense where you end up spending tens, sometimes hundreds of dollars in in app transactions to speed things up or other kinds of micro-transactions that seemingly have less weight than a one time 10$ purchase. This business model is as fair as they come - you can try a few levels for free, if you like it, you buy it and end of story.

    Anyway, to talk about the game itself, it is indeed a runner. All you do is jump and double jump at the right times.

    There are 6 worlds, each with 3 different levels and 1 boss level (so 4 levels per world in total). Clearing through all of them takes little time, however each level has 3 sets of 5 special coins you can collect. Once you collect one set, the next is unlocked and this changes the coin layout, ensuring that if you want to collect them you need to play the level in a different way, usually adding to the challenge. Some people may not be impressed by this and I dig, however it undeniably adds a surprising degree of replayability to the levels.

    Then there is the multiplayer, which is asynchronous, meaning 2 players are not competing live. This can be fun and addictive and it certainly adds to the game's value. Winning brings you new followers/mushroom people in your castle which you can upgrade. I will be honest, I have only spent about 60 minutes in total with the multiplayer, however adding it to the other 2 hours I spent with the first two worlds of the game, I think 10$ is well worth the asking price.

    This is a triple A game for mobile, that allows you to test it's every feature before you commit to the full asking price. If you believe this is bad business, then you my friend are part of the problem... not the solution.    … Expand
  15. VideoGameLover
    Dec 17, 2016
    10
    Fantastic, fun, frantic, new way to play Mario. I have played them all but never one like this.

    People who say the game is only an hour long (because they completed world 6-4) are lying. The game is about collected the hard to get coins. Get those and you open more levels. Additionally, Toad Rally will last dozens of hours. It's innovative, a great way of playing head to head    Fantastic, fun, frantic, new way to play Mario. I have played them all but never one like this.

    People who say the game is only an hour long (because they completed world 6-4) are lying. The game is about collected the hard to get coins. Get those and you open more levels.

    Additionally, Toad Rally will last dozens of hours. It's innovative, a great way of playing head to head Mario and uses a scoring system that I feel will change head to head gaming for Mario for years to come.

    Best $10 every spent at Itunes. Steal this and stop listening to the whiners who expect everything free in life.    … Expand
  16. Ensigned
    Dec 16, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game. People need to calm down. It is, in truth, the most fun you can have on a mobile gaming platform such as an iphone. So why the mixed reviews? Because Nintendo fans are spoiled and wanted a $60 HD mario game on their phone. The fact that Super Mario Run is free to play game for several levels and, ultimately, costs only 9.99 to unlock all content. In the end, some fan'sFantastic game. People need to calm down. It is, in truth, the most fun you can have on a mobile gaming platform such as an iphone. So why the mixed reviews? Because Nintendo fans are spoiled and wanted a $60 HD mario game on their phone. The fact that Super Mario Run is free to play game for several levels and, ultimately, costs only 9.99 to unlock all content. In the end, some fan's expectations were to high.

    The game is the best you are going to find on the iphone...period. No, it is nowhere near the game that Super Mario Maker or Mario 3d World are -- but those are $60 dollar games for a home console. Let me put it this way is it the greatest Mario game ever? Heck no. But, it is still the most fun of any game you are going to have for $10 on your iphone.

    If you are looking for the best mobile game out there -- even better than pokemon go -- then get Super Mario Run.    … Expand
  17. ITZZZPERRY
    Dec 21, 2016
    9
    Super Mario Run is fantastic. It's so addictive, and I always want to keep on playing. It's easily worth ten dollars to play Mario whenever, wherever.
  18. BigDegs29
    Dec 21, 2016
    6
    A good, fun game, but over-valued. It's designed as an endless runner, so I'm not sure why people are complaining about it being what it set out to be. Toad Rally is a nice addition, though it should be unlimited instead of hidden behind limited tickets.

    The biggest flaw with the game is Nintendo's tendency to over-value their games relative to competitors. Their "AAA" console games    A good, fun game, but over-valued. It's designed as an endless runner, so I'm not sure why people are complaining about it being what it set out to be. Toad Rally is a nice addition, though it should be unlimited instead of hidden behind limited tickets.

    The biggest flaw with the game is Nintendo's tendency to over-value their games relative to competitors. Their "AAA" console games can't compete with other AAA console games value-wise, and their first mobile game has the same problem. A more acceptable price would have been $4.99 - $5.99. Wait for the price drop.    … Expand
  19. Deathnoteados
    Dec 18, 2016
    6
    It's okay, nothing else. Fun for a while, good graphics for a mobile phone, not memorable and music is okay. The big problem is the cost, the game is too expensive, If you aren't a Mario fan I don't recommended that much.
  20. Vektoren
    Dec 29, 2016
    10
    Super Mario Run is a game full of lovely details. It leaves the competitors behind by quality not by quantity. Although the full game is somehow expensive, the user gets the known Nintendo quality and love for details. The concept, as well as the implementation of the "one button" control, is great and challenging but not annoying. Overall, the game is ideal for beginners of any age asSuper Mario Run is a game full of lovely details. It leaves the competitors behind by quality not by quantity. Although the full game is somehow expensive, the user gets the known Nintendo quality and love for details. The concept, as well as the implementation of the "one button" control, is great and challenging but not annoying. Overall, the game is ideal for beginners of any age as well as for pros.… Expand
  21. TheRavingTimes
    Dec 15, 2016
    7
    Super Mario Run is an interesting concept that has some moderate success in its execution. The game revolves around taking the elements of modern 2D Mario game and implements it into another runner game where the player can only run in a single direction. The parkour elements turns this basic game into a more fast-paced game, though it still the game experience with additional features.Super Mario Run is an interesting concept that has some moderate success in its execution. The game revolves around taking the elements of modern 2D Mario game and implements it into another runner game where the player can only run in a single direction. The parkour elements turns this basic game into a more fast-paced game, though it still the game experience with additional features. Thankfully there's different coin challenges, multiple playable characters and Toad Rally to compete for the highest score, though the lack of content could dwindle interest in the game after a span of a month, especially for a game with a price-tag of $10 using a format that $2 games have used in the past. I recommend you try the demo at first before you consider a final purchase, since the game is enticing enough for a strong recommendation.… Expand
  22. 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 are fun. Lots of rewards and unlocks.
  23. Shinjin
    Dec 16, 2016
    0
    Can't play offline. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Uygar
    Jan 8, 2017
    8
    Summary: A new kind of Mario game that you can play with one hand. In this game, Mario constantly moves forward through the courses while you use a variety of jumps to navigate. Mario will behave differently depending on the timing of your taps, so it's up to you to show off particularly smooth.
  28. Sinnuhe
    Dec 21, 2016
    6
    Mario is Nintendo and Nintendo is level design. This is a Pay For Game, free only have 3 levels but the game costs 10 euros. For me is a good gameplay, levels, graphics... but for me is expensive.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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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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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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