Super Mario Run

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6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 333 Ratings

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  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. 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 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 seemsThis 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
  3. 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
  4. danmorim
    Dec 15, 2016
    10
    Ganhou meus 10 dólares.
    Nem quis saber, já senti a vibe do vício entrando na minha alma no tutorial.
    Provavelmente será tão bom quanto os Raymans.
  5. camoguard
    Dec 20, 2016
    10
    This is a short convenient Super Mario game. I've been having more fun on my iPhone than ever. I like the rally mode. I like the kingdom builder mode.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. AmoNintendo
    Dec 24, 2016
    10
    muy bueno tiene la esencia de los arcade me encanta''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
  10. MikeDeRucci
    Dec 16, 2016
    10
    It is great to play such a polished game on my iPhone! It fits the mobile format, but still feels like a Mario game as opposed to the usual mobile fare. It is not too difficult to get through each level (though the challenge definitely ramps up), but the real challenge is unlocking the different characters and getting the special coins. These challenges give the game a huge replay value.It is great to play such a polished game on my iPhone! It fits the mobile format, but still feels like a Mario game as opposed to the usual mobile fare. It is not too difficult to get through each level (though the challenge definitely ramps up), but the real challenge is unlocking the different characters and getting the special coins. These challenges give the game a huge replay value.

    Because the monetization is so upfront, the gameplay is not oriented towards pushing you to microtransactions, as is the case with so many other mobile games. It is definitely worth it to buy the full version, but there's a lot of stuff to see in the free content. I spent a couple of hours on the first three levels and Toad rally before buying the other levels.    … Expand
  11. wariothelegend
    Aug 2, 2018
    10
    "What, a Mario Running Game? Pretty unoriginal..." is what most people have said at first, but there's much more to it than that. Mario not only saves the Princess but also helps rebuild the Mushroom Kingdom.

    The story as standard as can be. It's a Mario game, don't expect much. But the gameplay is absolutely solid and fun to play. Mario takes on more of a parkour move-set and does    "What, a Mario Running Game? Pretty unoriginal..." is what most people have said at first, but there's much more to it than that. Mario not only saves the Princess but also helps rebuild the Mushroom Kingdom.

    The story as standard as can be. It's a Mario game, don't expect much. But the gameplay is absolutely solid and fun to play. Mario takes on more of a parkour move-set and does loads of tricks when you tap on the screen. And he's not the only one. Luigi, Yoshi and more characters join Mario's running adventure, each with their own unique specialty. Unfortunately, playing the main mode doesn't last long, as it is super easy to beat. I beat it in less than an hour. But what keeps you going for the Main Mode is the Building Mode.

    Building Mode allows you to customize the Mushroom kingdom (so long as you have coins to afford houses, statues, etc.) and Nintendo is always adding new stuff to put in your kingdom every month.

    Toad Rally is where you run an appeal to the crowd of Toads to come into your kingdom. Again, lots of fun but really difficult.

    Then there's my favorite part: Remix 10. Remix 10 is where you play random courses endlessly, and constantly earning prizes and items to build your kingdom. Not to mention, you can listen to your own music while playing this mode, which is amazing.

    The only real downfall of this game is you have to cough up 10 bucks to purchase the game. But, for me at least, was definitely worth it. "Super Mario Run" is awesome!    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Andsernz
    Nov 29, 2017
    10
    Es un juego de Mario para el móvil, ¡Y funciona bien! Por 10 euros puedes jugar a un juego 2D moderno de Mario completo. El publico no esta acostumbrado a pagar estas cantidades por juegos en los móviles. Si el juego es de este nivel de calidad y tu móvil lo suficientemente potente no dudes en comprarlo.
  15. amutechnologies
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    One of the best game.. I play this game..It's a wonderful game..Fun and enjoy game for all ages..AMU Technologies is an award-winning India based Mobile Application Development and Web Development Company, providing mobile app, game application and web development services end to end solutions.
    Read more: http://www.amutechnologies.com/
  16. OldschoolNES
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    I'm 35, have been playing Mario games since I was a kid, I'd have to say this is one of my favorite Super Mario game ever. I think it's a fresh spin on the Mario series, and plays very well on my iPad. My only beef is the game should focus more on the Toad Rally (which is what makes the game very replayable., and have leaderboards, competitions, Etc.
  17. loricritic845
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    This game is the reason I bought an Iphone 6 S. I finally got what I wanted. Mario on phone with no emulator. This game has great graphics, awesome music and responsive controls. Nintendo did an awesome job on this.
  18. kedireturns
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Absolutely loved this! Nostalgia in my veins xD

    Also, damn Super Mario Run game looked SO GOOD on HD on iPhone. We are truly missing out on High quality graphics and resolution in Nintendo games on Nintendo Switch. Hoping Switch 2 will finally get the graphics update! cos from a technical pov I never played a Mario game in such crystal clear HD quality, graphics and presentation with    Absolutely loved this! Nostalgia in my veins xD

    Also, damn Super Mario Run game looked SO GOOD on HD on iPhone. We are truly missing out on High quality graphics and resolution in Nintendo games on Nintendo Switch.

    Hoping Switch 2 will finally get the graphics update! cos from a technical pov I never played a Mario game in such crystal clear HD quality, graphics and presentation with high quality audio like I did on on an iPhone, which is crazy lol

    Special shoutout to Nintendo for essentially giving away 90% of the world stages for free daily when Mario movie released, through which I realised this game is worth the price! Well worth the price for Mario fans!

    Now to continue playing the never ending remix 10, toad rally etc modes which i’ve been playing for a long time :D    … Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. FYGGAMINGYT
    Dec 19, 2016
    9
    Super Mario run is a great mobile game on IOS that is created by nintendo, and Nintendo delivered on this one handed fun mario experience on mobile devices. I love the fact that you can fully play the game on your Iphone with just one hand. The level design is not the most complicated I have seen from a mario game but from what I have seen and played from the game, the farther you get intoSuper Mario run is a great mobile game on IOS that is created by nintendo, and Nintendo delivered on this one handed fun mario experience on mobile devices. I love the fact that you can fully play the game on your Iphone with just one hand. The level design is not the most complicated I have seen from a mario game but from what I have seen and played from the game, the farther you get into the levels specific coins, the more complicated it get to gather thoses coins. The levels that I have played are fun and I'm still stuck on the 3rd level of the game with the third level of coins to gather. I have tryed for the past day to get them with some but not a lot of progress. The kingdom builder is a fun section of the game where you can get these special building that give you more things like bonus levels each day. Overall, the game is one of the best I have seen on the IOS platfor and I hope to see more levels from nintendo or if they could give way for people who love the game to create levels of their own for the world to play, like super mario maker of the 3DS and WII U. And the best part about this game is that you are able to try the game and most of it's feature with the one easy payment of 0 dollars. If you own a IOS device ilke the IPhone or Ipad, I would reccomend you play play this game as soon as you can.… Expand
  23. gfguarnieri
    Dec 15, 2016
    9
    Excellent gameplay, even with non-standard mechanics, the game manages to surprise by the difficulty and modes available. Just think the game should cost a maximum of $5
  24. Ziggy93
    Sep 25, 2017
    9
    This game had great style, music and gameplay. Good level design and nice additional features like the kingdom designing.
    It’s a very creative game made by Nintendo.
    Some features like live local races would have been fun to play with friends and would have been better with an endless mode. But it’s still great. Despite what people say about it being expensive, that doesn’t detract    This game had great style, music and gameplay. Good level design and nice additional features like the kingdom designing.
    It’s a very creative game made by Nintendo.

    Some features like live local races would have been fun to play with friends and would have been better with an endless mode. But it’s still great.

    Despite what people say about it being expensive, that doesn’t detract from it being a bad game or having a bad review. Plus Games don’t cost nothing to make, and free to play games are terrible with the pricing model.    … Expand
  25. livelovelaugh22
    Apr 18, 2020
    9
    Great Mario game for handheld devices, and a steal for 10 bucks. It is so worth it. It is similar to a New Super Mario Bros game, but with more content and is on a portable android, phone, or tablet. The lack of controls is sad, but the game is still fairly hard with perfectly timed jumps. I would see myself paying 20 bucks for this on the switch, or maybe 30. Quality game, and you canGreat Mario game for handheld devices, and a steal for 10 bucks. It is so worth it. It is similar to a New Super Mario Bros game, but with more content and is on a portable android, phone, or tablet. The lack of controls is sad, but the game is still fairly hard with perfectly timed jumps. I would see myself paying 20 bucks for this on the switch, or maybe 30. Quality game, and you can stretch 10 bucks far on this one.… Expand
  26. Sadikusama
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    This is a wonderful game, Mario platforming at its heart. I thought that the always running mechanic would be terrible, alas it is not. The game feels smooth and the gameplay is pretty much New Super Mario Bros all over again.

    Be warned though. You need to buy the game in order to experience it fully, and $10 might seem too much for mobile gamers (well, it is...). Also, you need to be    This is a wonderful game, Mario platforming at its heart. I thought that the always running mechanic would be terrible, alas it is not. The game feels smooth and the gameplay is pretty much New Super Mario Bros all over again.

    Be warned though. You need to buy the game in order to experience it fully, and $10 might seem too much for mobile gamers (well, it is...). Also, you need to be always online to play this game. If you can really work around both these things I suggest you give it a chance... if not... well, let's say there's a whole bunch of platforming options out there.    … Expand
  27. Digibutter64
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    This is how mobile games should be; simple, clean fun devoid of scummy things like microtransactions and loot boxes. 2D Mario translates surprisingly well to a mobile device, and the full game is worth the asking price (though the main story is a bit short).
  28. 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.
  29. Creeper3455
    Mar 27, 2017
    8
    Super Mario Run wasn't as great as i thought, but it was funny and adorable to play. The story took 1 or 2 hours to complete (yes, this is the time you'll take if you have also bought the additional levels.), but you'll enjoy it more when you play on line against other players. The controls are easy to remember, the graphics are just like any other 2D Mario game and, while it lasts, theSuper Mario Run wasn't as great as i thought, but it was funny and adorable to play. The story took 1 or 2 hours to complete (yes, this is the time you'll take if you have also bought the additional levels.), but you'll enjoy it more when you play on line against other players. The controls are easy to remember, the graphics are just like any other 2D Mario game and, while it lasts, the different worlds with other levels were tricky. In the end, Super Mario Run is the same old Mario game, but with some smooth updates and a good start for what will be Nintendo 's finest run in the vast mobile world.… Expand
  30. crotch
    Mar 7, 2020
    8
    The purpose of this game is to allow people to enjoy a side-scrolling Mario platformer using a single finger (the thumb). This game succeeds at that. This game is not revolutionary, but it’s a good value for 10 bucks.
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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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Metascore
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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