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  1. Sep 19, 2020
    9
    This collection has 3 of of the best 3d platformers ever made put into one. These games have never looked or played better than they do on Switch. The presentation is simplistic but effective in the menus, and it would have been nice to have a widescreen support on Mario 64. Otherwise, you are looking at the best (and legal) way to play some of the best games ever made, and on the go!
  2. Sep 19, 2020
    9
    Nunca tuve la oportunidad de jugar a estos grandes juegos de Mario, pero ahora gracias a este pack podré disfrutarlos. Son 3 joyas atemporales y aclamadas por la crítica y usuarios. No se dejen llevar por la gente que de seguro nunca han jugado ni jugarán estos juegos y les duele que muchos de nosotros disfrutemos de estos juegos.
  3. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    All 3 games looks beautiful in my 49 inch TV, many said this game is a crap just because they are emulated, but that emulation works is really goods, Mario 64 looks even better that I expected and this is the game I'm enjoying most.
    You can enjoy the soundtrack of all these 3 games with the switch screen off.
  4. Feb 22, 2022
    9
    A collection of the first three 3D Mario games.

    CONS: NINTENDO'S EXPLOITATION AT ITS WORST: This game was only available in shops and on the eShop for a limited time, creating artifical scarcity. Nintendo is not always anti-consumer, but when it is, it stoops pretty low. MARIO 64 IS MORE ABOUT NOSTALGIA THAN ANYTHING: Mario 64 was revolutionary when it came out, and it's still
    A collection of the first three 3D Mario games.

    CONS:

    NINTENDO'S EXPLOITATION AT ITS WORST: This game was only available in shops and on the eShop for a limited time, creating artifical scarcity. Nintendo is not always anti-consumer, but when it is, it stoops pretty low.

    MARIO 64 IS MORE ABOUT NOSTALGIA THAN ANYTHING: Mario 64 was revolutionary when it came out, and it's still uncanny how many new ideas this game nailed–but it didn't nail *all* of them, and today it often feels frustrating and unfriendly. That darn camera!

    SUNSHINE IS HIT AND MISS: Of the three games, Super Mario Sunshine is the most controversial. Whatever your thoughts, it's certainly a game that should have been better balanced, ridden with frustrating moments and difficulty spikes.

    PROS:

    THREE IMMORTAL CLASSICS: You can dissect each game and evaluate its strenghts and weaknesses. Still, nobody can deny that ach of these games deserves a place in the history of videogames.

    A HUGE AMOUNT OF CONTENT: Just completing these three games can keep you busy for dozens of hours. If you ever decide to 100% one or more of them… prepare to spend a very, very long time on this collection.

    SUPER MARIO GALAXY: Super Mario Galaxy is still a fantastic game. If it came out today, it would still be one of the best games of the year, and one of the highest notes ever hit by the Mario series.
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  5. Oct 12, 2020
    9
    solid game , is fun and a good collection of great games. there was room for more and improvements.
  6. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Honestly love this game, it can use a few tweaks for controllers though, other then that it's great!
  7. Sep 19, 2020
    9
    Estoy feliz con tanto entretenimiento y esta súper divertido ! Nunca termine el 64 y nunca jugué el sunshine ni el galaxy. Mario sinónimo de diversión garantizada
  8. Sep 22, 2020
    9
    Fantastic selection of 3D Mario games that show the best mario has to offer. The original style of play of super mario 64. The first time super mario sunshine has had an official release on any other console and super mario galaxy which is great to play. There are so many positives to the collection and I think it is important to point out that these are all available to play on the go,Fantastic selection of 3D Mario games that show the best mario has to offer. The original style of play of super mario 64. The first time super mario sunshine has had an official release on any other console and super mario galaxy which is great to play. There are so many positives to the collection and I think it is important to point out that these are all available to play on the go, which seems to be overlooked in many reviews.

    If you want an experience that is true to the originals, this is pretty close.

    Lots of fun and hours and hours of play. Definitely worth picking up, which you might want to do sooner rather than later
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  9. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Una gran colección, cumple con mostrar a las generaciones actuales tres de los mejores juegos de la saga principal de Super Mario en 3D. Aunque si me hubiera gustado que estuviera Super Mario Galaxy 2, pero cabe destacar que los 3 juegos (emulados o no) corren de maravilla, se ven y se oyen genial; uno de los principales factores que se conserva es el framerate (para que se mantenga fiel aUna gran colección, cumple con mostrar a las generaciones actuales tres de los mejores juegos de la saga principal de Super Mario en 3D. Aunque si me hubiera gustado que estuviera Super Mario Galaxy 2, pero cabe destacar que los 3 juegos (emulados o no) corren de maravilla, se ven y se oyen genial; uno de los principales factores que se conserva es el framerate (para que se mantenga fiel a los originales, 60fps en Mario Galaxy y 30fps en los otros). El que me interesó más fue Sunshine ya que se cambio su proporción de 4:3 a 16:9 (widescreen), se ve muy bien y tiene una configuración diferente, ya que los gatillos no son análogos. Me hubiera gustado que tuviera la opción de invertir ejes, ya que de hecho cambiaron en esta colección, pero tampoco cuesta mucho acostumbrarse. Expand
  10. Sep 30, 2020
    9
    Woohoo! Let's go Been playing Mario ever since I was a kid absolutely loved this
  11. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    These are 3 of the most iconic games of all time. Their quality is undeniable.
    Why would anyone care if they are emulated or not as long as they run totally fine? All 3 games have slight graphic improvements and the controls are good.
    You can argue that Mario 64 has 4:3 instead of 16:9, that's why I'm removing 1 point. 60€ is also a more than reasonable price for these 3(!) incredible
    These are 3 of the most iconic games of all time. Their quality is undeniable.
    Why would anyone care if they are emulated or not as long as they run totally fine? All 3 games have slight graphic improvements and the controls are good.
    You can argue that Mario 64 has 4:3 instead of 16:9, that's why I'm removing 1 point.

    60€ is also a more than reasonable price for these 3(!) incredible games.
    Just keep in mind that these are ports and NOT remasters, so people need to stop rating them like they are.
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  12. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    It’s easy to imagine what a master piece this game could of been. We got leaks up to our eyeballs But what we got was pretty bare bones. Emulated Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy. The changes to the games are very minor and all of them are good changes. Sunshine looks beautiful, Galaxy controls great, and Mario 64 is just as fun as I remember. I wanna hate on this collection because of whatIt’s easy to imagine what a master piece this game could of been. We got leaks up to our eyeballs But what we got was pretty bare bones. Emulated Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy. The changes to the games are very minor and all of them are good changes. Sunshine looks beautiful, Galaxy controls great, and Mario 64 is just as fun as I remember. I wanna hate on this collection because of what it could of been. But I cannot justify giving it anything under a 9. You can’t go wrong with Mario. These a 3 of the best games of all time. It doesn’t matter if it’s a lazy collection. These games are incredible and I’m too happy to be able to play them on Switch Expand
  13. Jan 7, 2021
    9
    All three of my favorite 3D-platformer Mario games in one collection on the Switch! If 64 and Sunshine also were in 60FPS, it would've gotten a 10.
  14. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Three classic games together in their original formats without a bunch of ridiculously unnecessary extra **** tacked on. Absolutely brilliant. Couldn't be happier, aside from perhaps a Galaxy 2 inclusion, which I believe they will give us in due time. Regardless, you still get three amazingly individual experiences in a portable package, while losing none of the original charm orThree classic games together in their original formats without a bunch of ridiculously unnecessary extra **** tacked on. Absolutely brilliant. Couldn't be happier, aside from perhaps a Galaxy 2 inclusion, which I believe they will give us in due time. Regardless, you still get three amazingly individual experiences in a portable package, while losing none of the original charm or presentation. It's the perfect way to enjoy these adventures and share a little appreciation for videogame history with your kids. Expand
  15. Sep 24, 2020
    9
    3 great PORTS for the price of ONE remastered game.

    It’s unrealistic to expect Nintendo to remaster and rebuild three great games (from the bottom up) and charge the same price as they do for one remastered game. So I don’t understand all the criticism this package is getting. Rather then remaster they included two other games and just made ports instead. Playing Sunshine (without a
    3 great PORTS for the price of ONE remastered game.

    It’s unrealistic to expect Nintendo to remaster and rebuild three great games (from the bottom up) and charge the same price as they do for one remastered game. So I don’t understand all the criticism this package is getting. Rather then remaster they included two other games and just made ports instead. Playing Sunshine (without a Switch) requires a GameCube or Wii (with game cube controller) and the game is a collectible which usually commands a higher price tag than this entire 3 game collection. At $20 USD per game, this is well worth it. For die hard Nintendo fans who have all the originals or have played them all already. The collection maybe isn’t for you. But for the vast majority of new, or casual gamers this is a great package.
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  16. Oct 11, 2020
    9
    To celebrate Mario’s 35th Anniversary Nintendo has released a brand new All Stars Compilation, and unlike their 25th Anniversary it isn’t just slapping the SNES game onto a disc. The brand new 3D All Stars contains three of the biggest 3S Mario titles in Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and the original Super Mario Galaxy. As some who grew up the original two games and thoroughlyTo celebrate Mario’s 35th Anniversary Nintendo has released a brand new All Stars Compilation, and unlike their 25th Anniversary it isn’t just slapping the SNES game onto a disc. The brand new 3D All Stars contains three of the biggest 3S Mario titles in Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and the original Super Mario Galaxy. As some who grew up the original two games and thoroughly enjoyed Galaxy, I would be kidding myself if I wasn’t going to get this.

    One of the first things you should know about this compilation is that these games are straight up ROMs. There has been nothing added outside of HD enhancements, no Luigi in 64, no Noki Bay book in Sunshine and you don’t get to meet those shadow creatures in Galaxy. What you see is what you get and what you are getting is three of the best games ever made for the price of one.

    Starting off with Super Mario 64, while the game doesn’t appear in widescreen it is still one of the best looking N64 games I have played on a modern console. It’s clear it has gone through a lot of polish with 2d elements like the on-screen icons and text being swapped out for higher quality ones and even some of the 3D models updated aswell. Anyone who played the N64 back in the day will remember just how crazy the controller was with its design, but strangely enough, it really is the one true way to play this game. Playing it with a Gamecube controller on the Wii or a 360 Controller on an Emulator just doesn’t have the same feel and even here with the Pro Controller, this is going to sound crazy but it just feels too….good? It’s weird playing Mario 64 with such a precise controller that had me misjudge my jumps and end up flying off the map. While Mario 64 was absolutely revolutionary back in 1996, its no denying that wow factor has certainly faded away, that being said the game is still very much playable almost 25 years later, which is more than I can say for most of the N64 library.

    Next up we have Sunshine and this is probably the one that benefits the most from this upgrade with its new widescreen aspect ratio and while I’m sure we will have some smartasses point out that they have had this version for years thanks to Dolphin, no amount of patches and hacks to the Gamecube version will be able to compare to what is here. (Also, I hate you). The game, for the most part, plays exactly the same as the original with one glaring difference, as you are probably all aware the Switch controllers have digital triggers, compared to the GameCube that had big squishy ones where you could press to move and spray or click down to stand in place and spray in all directions. Because the Switch triggers are either pressed or not with no inbetween, the two spray methods are split between the two right trigger buttons. It does get a bit of getting used too, especially if you played the original back in the day and just out of curiosity I plugged in my GameCube controller via the Wii U adapter but alas, while it does technically work, hold and spray is mapped to the Z Button, and admit it you almost forgot the GameCube had a Z Button.

    Galaxy however is the real mixed bag of the collection, graphically it runs at the highest with 1080p and 60fps but, and this may sound crazy, I truly believe Sunshine looks better than Galaxy. It may be because Sunshine has an actual world that is brimming with detail and life while Galaxy is mainly just planets floating in space, but I always found the detail lacking in some aspects. But the bigger issue is one I fear that is going to affect many Wii Games that relied on the Pointer and Motion Controls if they ever get ported, you are able to use the Joycons like you would the Wiimote and Nunchuck, The built-in gyros are a definite improvement to the Sensor bar even being able to centre the pointer with the push of a button. But playing with the Pro Controller, you are able to perform your spin attack by either pushing Y or flicking the controller and let it just be known that flicking a Pro Controller can get quite awkward, if that wasn’t bad enough they even use the tilt mechanisms to guide the pointer. In the case of Galaxy, I honestly had more fun playing it how it was meant to be played with the Joycons.

    It may sound like I’m harping on the controls a lot but that’s really because there isn’t much more to say about these games that hasn’t already been said a million times over. Mario 64, Sunshine & Galaxy are without a doubt some of the greatest games ever released and this compilation has brought back many childhood memories, including my own. Ignoring the issues with Galaxy 2 and the limited time availability, this collection is still the best way to play these games.
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  17. Sep 24, 2020
    9
    Truly an excellent collection , no cons, okay, well maybe 1, where is Super Mario Galaxy 2? I'm sorry but I don't care about Super Mario 64 since I own the definitive version on the DS. I really like Super Mario Sunshine (despite common aggravation at the games difficulty), I love Super Mario Galaxy, but Super Mario 64 has not aged well and has a extremely bad camera system, add SuperTruly an excellent collection , no cons, okay, well maybe 1, where is Super Mario Galaxy 2? I'm sorry but I don't care about Super Mario 64 since I own the definitive version on the DS. I really like Super Mario Sunshine (despite common aggravation at the games difficulty), I love Super Mario Galaxy, but Super Mario 64 has not aged well and has a extremely bad camera system, add Super Mario Galaxy 2 in an update and some extras then I'll give it a 10 out of 10 Expand
  18. Jul 31, 2021
    9
    I loved this collection, would give a 10 if it didn't have a limited release and had Galaxy 2
  19. Feb 24, 2021
    9
    It's a pretty good collection of three timeless classics that could've been even better.
  20. Sep 23, 2020
    9
    Great collection to have and carry around.Mario 64 was a bit hard at beginning with the controls but once you figure it out its easy.The other 2 are masterpieces.I guess snowflake kids and sony pony/xbone fans bombed the review cuz they are jealous.Only gamers that can truly appreciate a good game will understand what we have in this collection.
  21. Sep 30, 2020
    9
    I really liked the game, mainly because of having Super Mario Sunshine, a game I didn't have the opportunity to have when I was a kid. My only criticism is of Super Mario 64, as I think it should be widescreen, and the menu could be a little cooler. But in fact the game is very good!
  22. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    This game is great. It is three great games in one package. The graphics and textures have been improved on each game and it is all and all great fun. There were a few problems that could be ironed out with a patch, but until then a nine is all I will give.
    Also most people who don’t like this game are just mad about galaxy 2 not being featured and while that does suck, it would make
    This game is great. It is three great games in one package. The graphics and textures have been improved on each game and it is all and all great fun. There were a few problems that could be ironed out with a patch, but until then a nine is all I will give.
    Also most people who don’t like this game are just mad about galaxy 2 not being featured and while that does suck, it would make sense not to include it here as then it would push back the game maybe it will be added as dlc in the near future. Also some people call this a lazy attempt to sell games and make money. That is true but this game is a COLLECTION and not a REMASTER. So of course the games are going to be the same. Overall a great experience but it has a few things that could be patched out so I give it a 9/10
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  23. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    A pesar de todas las críticas me parece que es una colección muy buena, que si bien se pudo hacer mejor, la colección se hizo bien, y hablando de sunshine y galaxy se hizo un trabajo increíble, excelente colección
  24. Sep 25, 2020
    9
    3 great games for the price of one! This is a amazing collection and lots of fun. Its also cool that they added the sound tracks from the 3 games, I recommend you get this before they take off store shelfs!
  25. Sep 23, 2020
    9
    Close to being a masterpiece because you can play 3 great Mario game, In the end however, I give Super Mario 3D All-Stars a 9 due to a few bugs and issues, overall it's a great game.
  26. Sep 19, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Son geniales los 3 juegos, además puedes escuchar las BSO de los 3 juegos de manera independiente. Por ponerle alguna pega el Mario 64 viene a 4:3. Pero aún así merece la pena. Expand
  27. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Finally, I can play Sunshine and Galaxy thus wherever I want to be! I have never finished 64 so this is the best opportunity to finish it, I know they could work a little more on this collection but its everything that I have been dreaming
  28. Sep 22, 2020
    9
    Getting 3 of the best games of all time is a definite win. All three have had some improvements. They aren't remakes or remasters though. They got some extra polish and a changed control scheme to match the Switch. Do not expect graphics like in Mario Odyssey. But these games ARE fun. I've never played any of them so I have no nostalgic bias.
  29. Sep 19, 2020
    9
    Finally! It's almost perfect! Finally I can play my favourite games on my Switch in HD! The only reason I didn't give it a ten is because Mario Galaxy 2 would have been a great addition.
  30. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    3D All Stars es un gran paquete, grandes juegos clásicos. Sunshine y Galaxy incluso parecen remasters, mientras que con 64, aunque el HD le sienta muy bien, se le echa de menos una pantalla completa.
  31. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Honestly, I’d love to give this a ten, because the games in here are all stone cold masterpieces, and they look and play just as good as you could hope (unless you are a hardcore SM64 speedrunner), but there is one problem: the presentation. The menu, while clean and pleasing to look at, isn’t in any way indicative that this is a Mario collection. The font/color choices and layout don’tHonestly, I’d love to give this a ten, because the games in here are all stone cold masterpieces, and they look and play just as good as you could hope (unless you are a hardcore SM64 speedrunner), but there is one problem: the presentation. The menu, while clean and pleasing to look at, isn’t in any way indicative that this is a Mario collection. The font/color choices and layout don’t really have any style besides maybe 1920’s theatre marquee. There aren’t really any bonuses (besides the full soundtracks) or Easter eggs or any real identity to it. Expand
  32. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Una colección que no se puede perder aquel que no haya jugado alguno de estas tres joyas en su momento. Se pudo haber agregado una galería de arte, pero estos tres tienen un brillo propio.
    Indispensable para quienes posean un Nintendo Switch y que quieran viajar a una galaxia lejana, una isla paradisíaca o volar sobre mundos coloridos.
  33. Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Whatever you may think of how they did the Collection. Super Mario 3D All Stars brings Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy to the Nintendo Switch. Some of the best games of all time are wherever you go. Emulating the games wasn't really a surprise to me, and I don't really mind. the games are still there and I love them (Galaxy 2 would've been cool though). It may feel a bit lackluster, butWhatever you may think of how they did the Collection. Super Mario 3D All Stars brings Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy to the Nintendo Switch. Some of the best games of all time are wherever you go. Emulating the games wasn't really a surprise to me, and I don't really mind. the games are still there and I love them (Galaxy 2 would've been cool though). It may feel a bit lackluster, but Super Mario 3D All Stars is one of the best ways to experience these three incredible titles. Expand
  34. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    considero que en esta recopilacion se encuentran 3 de los titulos mas iconicos y maravillosos de la saga super mario y de los videjos juegos en general. si estan corriendo emulados pero eso no niega que no tengan un trabajo detras, aunque si pudo ser mejor. se trato de mantener la escencia de los juegos originales, pero hubiese sido bueno que dejaran escoger eso a los jugadores ya queconsidero que en esta recopilacion se encuentran 3 de los titulos mas iconicos y maravillosos de la saga super mario y de los videjos juegos en general. si estan corriendo emulados pero eso no niega que no tengan un trabajo detras, aunque si pudo ser mejor. se trato de mantener la escencia de los juegos originales, pero hubiese sido bueno que dejaran escoger eso a los jugadores ya que algunos sobre todos los nuevos jugadores exigen fps mas altos o en el caso de mario 64 la pantalla completa y la resolucion a 1080, y estoy de acuerdo, sin embargo eso no quita que por si solos estos juegos sean excelentes y pues juntos hacen de este titulo una autentica joya. su rendimiento es perfecto y se ven hermosos. queda de sobra decir que en lo jugable son juegazos con toda la ley. pero no es un titulo perfecto debido en mi opinion al precio. el precio sigue siendo muy alto aun despues de todo eso, sobre todo en latinoamerica. es muy dificil o imposible encontrar juegos en latinoamerica a su precio correcto. ademas del precio otro aspecto negativo es lo comentado anteriormente, cosas como la pantalla completa en mario 64 y poder ofrecer al jugador al menos la opcion de si querer o no jugar a 30 o 60 fps me parece inexplicable, ya que con sunshine si se aplico la pantalla completa y es mas que obvio que los dos primeros titulos pueden correr a 60 fps en nintendo switch. ademas como ultio punto otra cosa que hecho muchisimo en falta es mario galaxy 2 no puedes hacer un recopilatorio de juegos donde esta mario galaxy 1 sin poner mario galaxy 2, y quizas solo quizas haber incorporado este juego hubiese hecho que esos 60 dolares estuvieran mejor justificados y valdrian aun mas la pena, ya que aunque dije que me resulta caro no significa que piense que no valen al pena, es mas en lo personal para mi vale cada centavo pero eso ya es algo muy muy muy subjetivo. en resumidas cuentas, el juego ya solo por tener estso 3 titulos es un 10 pero debido a esos aspectos esque me es imposible darle de nota un 10 a este video juego, porque se que son cosas que si se podian hacer, mas sinembargo simplemente decidieron no hacerlas. espero lo disfruten tanto como yo lo estoy haciendo un titulo perfecto tanto para veteranos como nuevos en el mundo de los videojuegos y que sin duda debes jugar antes de morir.

    Posdata: por favor valoren el soundtrack, muchos diran que son rolas que pueden escuchar en youtube y todo lo que quieran pero es un gran gran tesoro ese soundtrack, ademas de que es hermoso. algo muy valioso.
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  35. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    I would give this a 10 because of historical value alone but the lack of any extras, even a manual necessitate the downgrade. The games play great but Mario 64 really needs a camera upgrade patch and would benefit from being 16:9.
  36. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    I think most people don't appreciate well the meaning of this game. Most people are mad because of nintendo giving us almost exacly the same three games but actually, wasn't that the point? Nintendo wanted to give us this three diamonds as new as they were in the day. People are annoyed because they didn't do what crash and spyro did: making a remaster of their games. What is special ofI think most people don't appreciate well the meaning of this game. Most people are mad because of nintendo giving us almost exacly the same three games but actually, wasn't that the point? Nintendo wanted to give us this three diamonds as new as they were in the day. People are annoyed because they didn't do what crash and spyro did: making a remaster of their games. What is special of this port is the fact that are our childhood brought to the new era, to new players, three masterpieces alive again. People may be disappointed with nintendo but the fact is, they know what their doing. And i think this collection diserves more love as if it were this three games in their time. This collection is a misunderstood masterpiece. Expand
  37. Sep 21, 2020
    9
    Honestly people have been complaining about this game and I just dont agree. 3 full games for 60 USD is a steal. IDC if they are roms and you can play them on your PC for free. I want to play them on the go and Nintendo lets me do that for a very decent price in my eyes. Also Super Mario galaxy looks fantastic and is worth the price alone on the switch. Get this game
  38. Sep 24, 2020
    9
    A collection of three of the absolute best 3D Platformers ever. HD graphics added so the games look phenomenal. It is a joy to get back into these games after so many years, and all on the same system and in one package! Disappointing Nintendo oddly included Galaxy but left out Galaxy 2, but still a fantastic value considering its three of the best Mario games in one game.

    The only
    A collection of three of the absolute best 3D Platformers ever. HD graphics added so the games look phenomenal. It is a joy to get back into these games after so many years, and all on the same system and in one package! Disappointing Nintendo oddly included Galaxy but left out Galaxy 2, but still a fantastic value considering its three of the best Mario games in one game.

    The only thing that keeps it from being a 10 rating is that Nintendo put almost no effort into providing extra features and goodies in the package. The first Mario All-Stars had a ton of extra work that went into it, while this 3D All-Stars are only adds a music list with no extra goodies. It's more like a straight collection rather than something deserving of the All-Stars branding, but as far as collections go its hard to beat this incredible package! If they had also included Galaxy 2 I could have overlooked the lack of extras, but as is both missing an obvious inclusion and no extras keeps it from the highest rating.

    The games look great in HD, and they play and feel exactly how you remember - which is fantastic (outside of the dated camera issues). It's an absolute blast to play back through these classics!
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  39. Oct 1, 2020
    9
    This a really good Collection. I don't know why people are complaining about the price. all three of the original games cost well over 100 dollars. 60 bucks isn't even enough for three of the greatest games of all time in HD. Most Mario games are 60 bucks. And it doesn't matter that that SM64 isn't widescreen it's an old game, it wasn't made for widescreen. the only problem i have with theThis a really good Collection. I don't know why people are complaining about the price. all three of the original games cost well over 100 dollars. 60 bucks isn't even enough for three of the greatest games of all time in HD. Most Mario games are 60 bucks. And it doesn't matter that that SM64 isn't widescreen it's an old game, it wasn't made for widescreen. the only problem i have with the game is that Sunshine doesn't work well with the Gamecube Controller Expand
  40. Oct 2, 2020
    9
    I know some game industry practices are some cuestionable, but the game mechanics of those classic jewels still are good as time ago.
    so bad that they take out the So long line...
    that's why i give 9/10
  41. Oct 8, 2020
    9
    Super Mario 3D All Stars is a great collection of 3 of Mario's most iconic adventures, and all 3 are the definitive versions of these games.
  42. May 2, 2021
    9
    For me, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is an excellent port because I haven't had N64, Gamecube, and Wii, for this reason, this is a perfect game for me, but if Nintendo had added something else to this collection, for example, the original art of each of the games, Super Mario Galaxy 2. etc. it would have been a perfect collection for everyone
  43. Jun 22, 2023
    9
    This are classics, stop the hate!!! The only reason to buy this on switch is for the advantage to play them portable. Sure maybe on an emulator is better but just stop the hate. This games are masterpieces on their own. The only thing bad as usual in this Mario 3D games is the bad camera control and some inaccurate controls l, specially flying and swimming (Mario Galaxy), water vacuumThis are classics, stop the hate!!! The only reason to buy this on switch is for the advantage to play them portable. Sure maybe on an emulator is better but just stop the hate. This games are masterpieces on their own. The only thing bad as usual in this Mario 3D games is the bad camera control and some inaccurate controls l, specially flying and swimming (Mario Galaxy), water vacuum (Mario Sunchine). Also on Galaxy the motion control works awful when in docked. That’s all. Expand
  44. May 18, 2021
    9
    This game show me what was -Super Mario 64
    -Super Mario Sunshine
    -Super Mario Galaxy

    As a Nintendo fan since 2009 I never play these games before and it's super nice to play them with the switch.
  45. Oct 17, 2021
    9
    Despite Nintendo's strange choices of making this a limited release and not including the DS version of Mario 64, this game really is a Miracle. Super Mario sunshine is my favorite Mario game outclassing odyssey by a slight amount, and galaxy and 64 aren't far behind. Every game in this collection is well worth your time, and although it is no longer available, anyone who has alreadyDespite Nintendo's strange choices of making this a limited release and not including the DS version of Mario 64, this game really is a Miracle. Super Mario sunshine is my favorite Mario game outclassing odyssey by a slight amount, and galaxy and 64 aren't far behind. Every game in this collection is well worth your time, and although it is no longer available, anyone who has already bought the game should be happy they did. Expand
  46. Feb 2, 2022
    9
    Estos fueron los primeros de mario que juegue gracias a esta coleccion, y puedo decir con certezas, que son grandes joyas que no debes dejar pasar si eres el poseedor de una nintendo switch.
  47. Nov 17, 2021
    9
    Not perfect but Great and shows why these games were beloved even though I avoided them on their respective consoles but now i get my chance to play and love them on the Nintendo Switch.
  48. Mar 17, 2023
    9
    This game deserves a lot more credit.
    Firstly, it's a compilation of three great games (two of them are the cream of crop of Super Mario series).
    Secondly, it's a fine port for The Switch. Of course, NIntendo could remastered Super Mario 64 and put it in widescreen. But the graphics of Sunshine are great and the Galaxy game are superb. For me it's not an 10/10 because of the idea of
    This game deserves a lot more credit.
    Firstly, it's a compilation of three great games (two of them are the cream of crop of Super Mario series).
    Secondly, it's a fine port for The Switch. Of course, NIntendo could remastered Super Mario 64 and put it in widescreen. But the graphics of Sunshine are great and the Galaxy game are superb.
    For me it's not an 10/10 because of the idea of give it a limited edition run. But it's a must-by Switch game for sure.
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  49. Jul 26, 2023
    9
    I feel like people are dogging a little hard because of the lack of extra content. They said we would get three legendary titles and we got three legendary titles. You can't fix what's not broken so I don't see the problem. (No excuse for Mario 64's lack of widescreen, c'mon Nintendo.)
  50. Apr 27, 2021
    8
    A collection of the three of the most notable Mario titles from the N64, GameCube, and Wii eras upscaled in HD. It doesn't offer anything in the way of improvements or new content, so the only the only real bonus you'll get from the package is the option to listen to each game's full soundtrack in its entirety any time you want. This understandably makes it a hard sell for those who haveA collection of the three of the most notable Mario titles from the N64, GameCube, and Wii eras upscaled in HD. It doesn't offer anything in the way of improvements or new content, so the only the only real bonus you'll get from the package is the option to listen to each game's full soundtrack in its entirety any time you want. This understandably makes it a hard sell for those who have already experienced these games, but if you're like me and never played them before it's not so much of a big deal. Especially since each one still carries the distinctive feel of its original console even on this new hardware.

    I was surprised how well Super Mario 64 still holds up after all these years. The restrictive camera is a constant source of frustration, but with a few exceptions (those dang slides...) the level design and puzzles are still some of the best in the genre. It's easy to see why this is considered one of the best platformers ever made. Plus it might be more playable than ever here on the Switch because you don't have to put up with the Nintendo 64's awkward M-shaped controller.

    9/10

    Shockingly the title that's aged the worst is Sunshine which originally came out on the GameCube back in 2002 making it a full 6 years younger than the game I just got finished talking about! On top of the controls being somewhat loose, Mario's movements feel too unwieldy in design for the level of precision required to make it past some obstacles. This leads to a portion of the challenges being an absolute nightmare to complete and to make matters worse this is the only game where you don't have the freedom to skip certain stages if you want to. Meaning that you have to suffer through its worst moments to see the end. The majority of the time it's still an excellent experience and I absolutely loved the visual style and bright, colorful island environments. Yet, the way it frequently shifts between being a masterpiece to reaching 3D Sonic levels of bad makes it easily the worst Mario I've played to date. Which at the end of the day is still actually pretty great.

    8.3/10

    Galaxy, being the newest and therefore the most refined, of course stands out as the best part of the package. It's unique gravity mechanics turn the platforming quite literally on its head allowing for one of a kind scenarios that remarkably haven't been replicated anywhere other than in the game's own sequel since. Plus it has so much content that in order to fully complete everything you have to play through it more than once, and nearly every aspect has been so meticulously crafted that it's genuinely worth doing so. The one quibble I have is with the motion controls. I can't attest to their quality on the Wii as I never tried that version, but I feel fairly confident in saying they didn't make the jump over to the Switch very well. Those playing in handheld mode or who own the "Lite" model must often make unsatisfactory use of the touchscreen and at its lowest points resort to things like tilting or rotating the actual console itself. Far from game breaking, but are nonetheless elements of an otherwise incredible game that I would have rather not experienced.

    9.2/10

    Due to it's time-limited release (which as of this writing has already passed) 3D All-Stars will one day make a nice collector's item, and if you've never played the games before this is probably the best way to do so as it's likely going to be cheaper the hunting them all three down individually. My overall score for the compilation itself is based on an average of the scores you can see listed above that I gave to each of the included titles themselves.

    8.8/10
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  51. Sep 28, 2020
    8
    I can't speak for those who got this having already owned the originals but I bought this to play Galaxy and Sunshine since I slept on Nintendo games back during the gamecube and wii eras. Coming from that perspective I have very little issues with the collection and wouldn't even realize there were problems with it if I didn't see all the negative reviews online talking about them. To meI can't speak for those who got this having already owned the originals but I bought this to play Galaxy and Sunshine since I slept on Nintendo games back during the gamecube and wii eras. Coming from that perspective I have very little issues with the collection and wouldn't even realize there were problems with it if I didn't see all the negative reviews online talking about them. To me this is just an HD collection, and I knew that going in so I wasn't expecting all kinds of big sweeping improvements.

    I started with Galaxy, got all 120 stars over about a week. Pretty easy game, and I feel the motion controls were pretty gimmicky and not necessary, but overall I still enjoyed it for the creativity and fun gameplay.

    Sunshine I'm still playing currently, about 3/4 of the shines collected. This one is definitely one of the jankiest Mario games I've played especially where minigames are concerned. At first I didn't like it very much but once I started playing the second level (Ricco Harbor) was when it started clicking for me, and since then I've really been liking it. I might be in the minority but I think I like this game more than Galaxy. I like the water mechanics with fludd and the location is probably my favorite I've been to thus far in the mario universe. It helps that I'm a sucker for sunny colorful water levels in videogames so the atmosphere really does it for me as well, and it's cool how the island feels like it's an actual place you're exploring where you can see other levels in the distance from the one you're currently in. It took me some time to get settled in but I can see why there are people who hold this one in such high regard despite it's rough edges.
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  52. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    I’ll give this an 8 for the quality of the product. Nintendo could of , and should packed so much more content into this anniversary limited run to celebrate Mario’s anniversary. Disappointing they didn’t honor their main guy with more to this product.
  53. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    The goods:

    - Super Mario 64 looks great with 60fps,
    - Super Mario Sunshine looks great with format 16:9.
    - Super Mario Galaxy looks great in portable mode.

    The bads:

    There are 3 masterpieces in a collection, but it is true that the remastering in HD could have been worked more.
  54. Sep 22, 2020
    8
    First thing is first; the limited availability of this item is baffling and the lack of special features or even alternate control methods (no fix for Mario 64’s mediocre camera?) is just bafflingly low effort and anti-consumer. With that said, the ports themselves are pristine and practically flawless. The upgraded resolution does wonders for all three games. The main menu for theFirst thing is first; the limited availability of this item is baffling and the lack of special features or even alternate control methods (no fix for Mario 64’s mediocre camera?) is just bafflingly low effort and anti-consumer. With that said, the ports themselves are pristine and practically flawless. The upgraded resolution does wonders for all three games. The main menu for the collection is sleek, museum like, and each game is loaded remarkably quickly. The addition of the official soundtracks for all three games, while being the games only special feature, is still a very welcome addition. Overall, this is a good collection that could have been great with the addition of more features and especially more controls methods and tweaks to iron out the few flaws these titles had. Expand
  55. Apr 2, 2021
    8
    Pack de clásicos de Super Mario en 3D

    Super Mario 64 - 9/10
    Super Mario Sunshine - 8/10
    Super Mario Galaxy 10/10

    Calificación: 9/10

    Sin embargo, debo restar algo de puntuación al pack en sí debido al poco trabajo mostrado en Super Mario 64 sin estar a 16:9 y sin la traducción a castellano.
  56. Sep 21, 2020
    8
    En su momento no pude comprarme una n64, una gamecube o una wii por lo que en mi caso fue una gran oportunidad. 3 Juegos increibles lideres de cada una de su generación en materia de innovación y plataformeo. Para mi solo no es un 10 porque se podria haber pulido mas el Mario 64 y agregado el Mario Galaxy 2
  57. Sep 27, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no doubt that those games are historical but i feel like they haven't aged very well or at least as well I expected. Nonetheless they are great games and nothing changes that. Let's talk about the individually. Super Mario 64:The nostalgia hit like a truck when I played again this game after so many years(it was the first video game I remember playing) and it's the beginning of everything. For its time, it actually has good moveset and levels but the controls and the camera have aged terribly though. Overall it's great game but definetely not for one to play on 2020 except for nostalgia or if you are a newer fan and want to try the begging of Mario 3D platformers.

    Super Mario Sunshine :This game has incredibly good colors and the overall theme is amazing. In HD it looks way better that it used too.The game though is very challenging comparing to the other 2 and generally to any other Mario 3D platformer. The controls are hard and levels even harder for those controls. Nintendo also removed the long jump in the game for some reason which is one of the most important moves of Mario in all other games. Instead they added Fludd. Overall it's good but very challenging I believe.

    Super Mario Galaxy:This game is the best I believe. It has the best levels, theme and Mario's moveset is controlled way better than the other 2(most of the times). The only con I find ,except that sometimes Mario doesn't go to the direction you want,is that (SPOILER) you have to play the game again as Luigi to 100% it. It's about 25 hours..Overall it's amazing and the best of the 3 I believe. The trilogy here is great even though Nintendo could make some improvements instead of HD ports which are made on emulators...They could fix some controls, bugs and glitches and at the same time keep the nostalgia textures and graphics. I strongly recommend this game nonetheless.
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  58. Sep 25, 2020
    8
    Ich finde die Collection gelungen, klar hätten Remakes nicht geschadet aber Grund um ganzem ist die gelungen,

    Mario 64 : Da hätten die einen 16:9 Auflösung machen können und die Kamera Super Mario Sunshine: Ich finde die alternative Steuerung gut gelungen, wobei viele nicht damit klar kommen. Den Gamecubecontroller hätten sie besser unterstützen sollen, weil der eigentlich nur einen
    Ich finde die Collection gelungen, klar hätten Remakes nicht geschadet aber Grund um ganzem ist die gelungen,

    Mario 64 : Da hätten die einen 16:9 Auflösung machen können und die Kamera
    Super Mario Sunshine: Ich finde die alternative Steuerung gut gelungen, wobei viele nicht damit klar kommen. Den Gamecubecontroller hätten sie besser unterstützen sollen, weil der eigentlich nur einen Pro Controller simuliert, aber endlich 1080p und Breitbildformat leider nur 30 FPS aber sonst ist das game gut gelungen,

    Super Mario Galaxy: 1080p, 60 FPS und Breitbildformat bestes Portiertes Game der Collection: Steuerung gut optimiert.
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  59. Mar 9, 2021
    8
    Great games. I've only had time for Mario 64 so far (which is the worst of the three). If you haven't played these classics, you should look into these games. I loved Mario 64 as a kid, but I had never collected all the stars.

    Pros Classic game (s) 3D platforming that set the standard Simple gameplay Fun characters Cons The limited timeframe to purchase the game Disappointing
    Great games. I've only had time for Mario 64 so far (which is the worst of the three). If you haven't played these classics, you should look into these games. I loved Mario 64 as a kid, but I had never collected all the stars.

    Pros
    Classic game (s)
    3D platforming that set the standard
    Simple gameplay
    Fun characters

    Cons
    The limited timeframe to purchase the game
    Disappointing extras
    The camera really needs to be fixed
    Interacting with objects was difficult

    Playing Mario 64 again on a hybrid console felt great and I will play through the other games. I don't like what Nintendo has done with the limited time to purchase the game, but I don't regret my purchase. Yes, you can play these games on an emulator for free, but that takes away from the Mario franchise. I paid to support Mario and to enjoy three games (two of which I haven't played) on a hybrid console. These games are old, but they're still fun.

    On Mario 64, the camera got frustrating at times because I couldn't look where I wanted to and I had to get creative. It also would have been nice to see it get the same love as Mario Sunshine so that it could fit the whole screen. It's a faithful remake, but I would have liked to have seen basic improvements to the game to make it more user friendly. It's annoying when you know what to do, but by golly, you either can't interact with the object immediately in front of you, or the ai doesn't move so you stand for a full minute, watching and waiting. However, that is for Mario 64. I expect that the next two games won't have the same problems.

    These games are great, clean fun. They are worth looking into, but soon won't be available (unless you buy off a third party looking to make a profit).

    I hope in the future, Nintendo offers bells and whistles for a limited time and then just the ports of the game in the future because what happened here took away from three great games.
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  60. Sep 23, 2020
    8
    I would say overall this game is worth adding to your completion . It comes with three enjoyable games that run well and even have the option to listen to some of the beautiful music tracks. Plus sunshine by itself is normally $60 so 3 well liked games for that price on a new system isn't too bad It may lack originality or or major excitement that Nintendo can offer but I don't think thisI would say overall this game is worth adding to your completion . It comes with three enjoyable games that run well and even have the option to listen to some of the beautiful music tracks. Plus sunshine by itself is normally $60 so 3 well liked games for that price on a new system isn't too bad It may lack originality or or major excitement that Nintendo can offer but I don't think this game needs that. In just happy that I can play some of my favorite games on the go .If you enjoy these games I recommend to get it ! Expand
  61. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    Super Mario 3D all-star is a simple port of three highly critically acclaimed games. While a bit wanting and pricey, these games never officially felt as polished.

    It’s easy to rate this collection based on what we wanted them to be (The exclusion of Mario galaxy 2 is an unfortunate one). For what they are, it’s a great package. The limited availability is a problem. Unless they plan to
    Super Mario 3D all-star is a simple port of three highly critically acclaimed games. While a bit wanting and pricey, these games never officially felt as polished.

    It’s easy to rate this collection based on what we wanted them to be (The exclusion of Mario galaxy 2 is an unfortunate one). For what they are, it’s a great package.

    The limited availability is a problem. Unless they plan to make these games available later on, it’s anti consumer and worrying. It’s not affecting my score since it’s more of a criticism of Nintendo
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  62. Sep 23, 2020
    8
    This is just Mario Galaxy with two games as extras.
    Very nice to see Sunshine acknowledged by Nintendo and was given widescreen. Still as bugged out as ever.
  63. Oct 25, 2020
    8
    A good port of some good games. Although I don't think Sunshine or 64 aged well, its a great introduction to the older Mario 3D platformers for younger ages and a great callback for those who played them all those years ago.

    Recommendation: If you like 3D platformers, more specifically older 3D platormers, I would recommend this to you.
    Final Verdict: 8/10 - Great
  64. Oct 13, 2020
    8
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a good deal. Not an outstanding deal. For a collection, it's pretty bare bones. 3 upscale versions of ground-breaking Mario games, including original OSTs. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is not included, and there's no promotional stuff (when I pre-ordered Paper Mario - The Origami King, I received a little paper notebook and origami sets, so it would've been nice to getSuper Mario 3D All-Stars is a good deal. Not an outstanding deal. For a collection, it's pretty bare bones. 3 upscale versions of ground-breaking Mario games, including original OSTs. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is not included, and there's no promotional stuff (when I pre-ordered Paper Mario - The Origami King, I received a little paper notebook and origami sets, so it would've been nice to get some extra content and little trinkets).

    The games play very well, they scratch that endless nostalgia itch, they look amazing in either docked and hand-held modes, I already spent 70+ hours completing all the games 100% and I'm already in the second run.
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  65. Sep 29, 2020
    8
    A sensational collection with hours upon hours of fun to be had. Few games can absorb me away from the real world like the games in this collection can. However, it would have been more ideal for remakes, remasters or even just some improvements and quality of life changes to adapt to the modern times were incorporated. However, I am mainly satisfied knowing that Mario 64, Sunshine andA sensational collection with hours upon hours of fun to be had. Few games can absorb me away from the real world like the games in this collection can. However, it would have been more ideal for remakes, remasters or even just some improvements and quality of life changes to adapt to the modern times were incorporated. However, I am mainly satisfied knowing that Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy are all available on the same console. Expand
  66. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    This collection has one of the greatest games Mario has to offer. Unfortunately, it does suffer from the idea of ports being put into one collection as well as the limited release dibacal. As much as I enjoy playing all the games again, I would've had them provide much more with this collection as they did with the 25th Anniversary collection with both the original all-stars, CD, andThis collection has one of the greatest games Mario has to offer. Unfortunately, it does suffer from the idea of ports being put into one collection as well as the limited release dibacal. As much as I enjoy playing all the games again, I would've had them provide much more with this collection as they did with the 25th Anniversary collection with both the original all-stars, CD, and artbook. Other then that if you have never played these games before, its not a bad deal for purchasing this for all three games. Ideally one of these games in the market is very expensive (sunshine); however It's recommended you buy this collection for the sake of these great games. Expand
  67. Sep 27, 2020
    8
    Lets get first things first, Yes limited edition is bad, yes full price is bad and yes, no galaxy 2 is bad. but despite all this i think this is great! Comparing this to something the crash bandicoot or spyro remakes, i think Mario takes the cake. no offense to Crash and Spyro but these are literally some of the greatest platformers and game of all time! the ports are good and Sunshine inLets get first things first, Yes limited edition is bad, yes full price is bad and yes, no galaxy 2 is bad. but despite all this i think this is great! Comparing this to something the crash bandicoot or spyro remakes, i think Mario takes the cake. no offense to Crash and Spyro but these are literally some of the greatest platformers and game of all time! the ports are good and Sunshine in widescreen is a blast! i dont think deserves all the hate since, Nintendo fan have wanting 64,sunshine and galaxy on the switch and now they're calling them lazy? i can understand but still? anyways, my main complaints are not really lots of bonus content (since its a collection) and all of the above. but i think this is still good although you're pretty much paying 20 extra bucks for 60 nintendo points and a pin set. but still, not a 10/10 but probably a 8-9/10 Expand
  68. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    I know the graphics of mario 64 probably needed a touch up but the nostalgia of it makes this port woth while for new comers and old school gamers that remember these titles for their childhood.
  69. Oct 4, 2020
    8
    Games in the collection are masterful but it’s hard to not feel disappointment by galaxy 2 being left out with no accessibility options or much improvement l, especially with 64.
  70. Oct 28, 2022
    8
    A great collection of some of the best games the franchise has to offer, including Galaxy 2 and 3D Land would have sweetened the deal.
  71. Sep 21, 2020
    8
    Even if the game was bare in extra content (such as behind the scenes development information), it was lovely to revisit some of t best games of all time, and even playing 64 for the very first time.
  72. Sep 20, 2020
    8
    Before I start this review, I've never played Super Mario Sunshine and the original Super Mario 64.
    so having said that, let's get started.
    For someone who missed the original games, this is the ideal opportunity to finally play them (legally). The games play well and look good, partly because they have remastered the games in HD and that Super Mario Sunshine is now 16: 9. Super Mario
    Before I start this review, I've never played Super Mario Sunshine and the original Super Mario 64.
    so having said that, let's get started.

    For someone who missed the original games, this is the ideal opportunity to finally play them (legally).

    The games play well and look good, partly because they have remastered the games in HD and that Super Mario Sunshine is now 16: 9. Super Mario Galaxy
    in particular looks so beautiful.

    But the point of criticism is that they have not made Super Mario 64 16: 9 and have not added / improved small things to the game. An example of this is that keeping up with the blue coins in Super Mario Sunshine is almost impossible. The camera in SMS isn't too good either.
    For Super Mario Galaxy, when you play with the Pro Controller, you have to shake hard before Mario makes his spin movement.
    And yes, too bad to see that Super Mario Galaxy 2 is not in the collection.

    Overall it is a beautiful collection with some pluses and minuses here and there, but I have a lot of fun playing them, hence a solid 8
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  73. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    Although this collection of fantastic nostalgic games isn't going to blow anyone's mind out of the galaxy, it certainly delivered upon the expectations I've built up since first hearing rumors of it 7-8 months ago. Of course I have realistic expectations, which clearly not everyone does, obviously many people just like to find things to complain about as opposed to enjoying a great tripAlthough this collection of fantastic nostalgic games isn't going to blow anyone's mind out of the galaxy, it certainly delivered upon the expectations I've built up since first hearing rumors of it 7-8 months ago. Of course I have realistic expectations, which clearly not everyone does, obviously many people just like to find things to complain about as opposed to enjoying a great trip down memory lane. Expand
  74. Oct 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For someone who never had the chance to play the three games in the package, this is a great purchase to catch up on what you've missed out. Taking the typical $60 price tag and dividing it by three means that Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy are $20 a pop, and that's a deal I can get behind. However, I understand that the bare bones of this package with nothing but a bunch of emulated remasters and soundtracks that could easily be found on Spotify do not really satisfy on the same level as a 35th anniversary. I want to blame COVID-19 on this because I imagine Nintendo wanted to do more, but the circumstances didn't allow them to really push it to the next level. In the end, the games are the stars of this All-Stars collection, and it's worth it if you view each full game as a $20 purchase and ignore everything else.

    Now on to each game individually:

    Super Mario 64
    This gets nothing but raves and adoration from the internet, but when I first started the game, I struggled with finding Bomb-Omb Battlefield. Then I was perplexed by the fact that everytime you grab a star, you are sent back to the hub world. This just shows you how little I knew about 3D Mario games, how much we take the modern gaming industry for granted, and how much of a spoiled child I was for playing Super Mario Odyssey and never being kicked out of a world for collecting one star. Because of this learning curve, the completion of this game didn't feel satisfying. Also, the camera work sucks.

    Super Mario Sunshine
    Like Super Mario 64, I was actually looking forward to playing this title, then I realized the worlds got slightly bigger, and FLUDD was a giant learning curve for a noob like me. I spent the first half trying to figure out the difference between ZR and R just to get the right movement going while spraying and mentally remembering that X is actually a big deal (unlike most titles). I don't mind the voice-acting, but the story is insane. How did we get from happy times like Isle Delfino, sunshine, and vacations, and go straight to jails, court trials, and community service? That's the last thing i think about in a Mario game. Also, when Princess Peach is finally kidnapped for real at Pinna Park, I kept screaming at her to run during the cut-scene. This character is useless, and cannot fend for herself on the smallest great ideas. Unlike Super Mario 64, once I got the hang of the controls, I found myself loving the grind of finding Shines and the Blue Coins, even though Super Mario Odyssey spoiled me again in identifying each collectible with a name and number, and where their locations were.

    Super Mario Galaxy
    This was the one I was least looking forward to because I couldn't get over how the very integrated Wii controls would work in handheld mode. I have a Switch Lite, and all I could think of was, "How am I going to collect all of those star bits that just fling on the screen willy-nilly?" And yes, the handheld mode is a little cumbersome, but that didn't stop me from collecting thousands of star bits when I got the chance. Out of the three, this is my favorite. The controls are perfected for movement. Collecting everything and anything is a blast. The challenge comets are difficult, but not impossible. And for an added bonus, each game file allows completing the game twice (once as Mario and once as Luigi). Completing is rewarding and doesn't feel like a task, and I look forward to the end of the work day where I can kick back and go get more power stars.

    TL;DR: 3D All-Stars is slim when it comes to bringing three classics for a 35th anniversary, but the games are fun to explore, and are worth the price of admission, but if you are waiting to see if they will come out individually when April 2021 rolls around, then I understand.
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  75. Sep 20, 2020
    8
    It has it's flaws, but it's a great collection of games, and anyone who has played the originals knows that there absolutely are improvements. These were never meant to be REMAKES.

    I think there's a lot of rose colored glasses here. I would suggest some of the salty people here to break out a GameCube and play Mario Sunshine on a 4:3 CRT and see if you still think they didn't fix anything.
  76. Sep 19, 2020
    8
    super mario 64 is available for 20$, super mario sunshine is available for 50$, super mario galaxy is available for 20$. 20+50+20=90$. So tell me how 60$ is overpriced

    i will admit the limited digital release is stupid though.
  77. Sep 20, 2020
    8
    This is a divisive package. Nintendo has issued 3 games in one, and those 3 games are all fantastic: the legendary Mario 64, the underrated Super Mario Sunshine, and the "out of this world" Mario Galaxy. It also includes the soundtracks for all 3 games, which is a nice touch.

    Super Mario 3D All-Stars does the job. But only just. The games are emulated, and while I've seen no graphical
    This is a divisive package. Nintendo has issued 3 games in one, and those 3 games are all fantastic: the legendary Mario 64, the underrated Super Mario Sunshine, and the "out of this world" Mario Galaxy. It also includes the soundtracks for all 3 games, which is a nice touch.

    Super Mario 3D All-Stars does the job. But only just. The games are emulated, and while I've seen no graphical glitches thus far, there are audio glitches I hope will be patched soon (but I won't hold my breath). Mario 64 looks better when sourced through unofficial channels, but this is the best these games have looked on a Nintendo console. I can't defend the absence of special features, nor the decisions to emulate the games rather than port /remaster/rebuild them. On the other hand, Nintendo is under no obligation to release any of this, and as someone who missed out on Mario Sunshine and Galaxy in their first release, I'm very happy to play them on the go and in high definition at home.

    Bottom line I can't deny this is a lazily assembled package, but when its this fun, I really can't complain.
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  78. Sep 20, 2020
    8
    It's not a remaster and Nintendo never marketed it as one. I feel like people are just hating on it because it is in. It's perfectly fun and still as much fun as it used to be. Only in HD! Of course, I wish they had done a little bit more with it, but that doesn't mean that the game is bad. These are THREE incredible games including one of the best games of all times (Metacritic Best VideoIt's not a remaster and Nintendo never marketed it as one. I feel like people are just hating on it because it is in. It's perfectly fun and still as much fun as it used to be. Only in HD! Of course, I wish they had done a little bit more with it, but that doesn't mean that the game is bad. These are THREE incredible games including one of the best games of all times (Metacritic Best Video Game List) and they are definitely worth the full price. Expand
  79. Sep 20, 2020
    8
    Compré este juego el dia de lanzamiento en formato físico y en cuestion de gráficos se ve hermoso tanto en handheld cómo en TV, pero a Mario64 le faltó un ajuste panorámico a la pantalla, fuera de ahí todo lo demás me gustó, en especial los controles que se sienten tan naturales como jugar con el control de la n64.
    Jugué muy poco sunshine pero me encantó que en esta colección adaptaran el
    Compré este juego el dia de lanzamiento en formato físico y en cuestion de gráficos se ve hermoso tanto en handheld cómo en TV, pero a Mario64 le faltó un ajuste panorámico a la pantalla, fuera de ahí todo lo demás me gustó, en especial los controles que se sienten tan naturales como jugar con el control de la n64.
    Jugué muy poco sunshine pero me encantó que en esta colección adaptaran el stick derecho para girar la cámara y galaxy se ve increíble, no lo jugué en la wii asi que no oiedo hacer la comparacion. Faltó el galaxy 2 para considerar completa esta colección. Tanto el menú como la galería para la música/soundtrack de los 3 juegos es de facil acceso y visualmente es genial. Sobresaliente a mi parecer
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  80. Sep 21, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un gran juego para los que quieran revivir estás aventuras o para los nuevos jugadores Expand
  81. Sep 21, 2020
    8
    GOOD - But needed updating

    I will start with the fact that I simply cannot play Super Mario 64 as the controls are so hard to get back to grips with in modern day gaming. Mario turns like a truck - in a big, wide arc, rather than on a dime like you would expect; the result of which is infuriating as you try to speak to characters or read signposts around the castle and worlds. I
    GOOD - But needed updating

    I will start with the fact that I simply cannot play Super Mario 64 as the controls are so hard to get back to grips with in modern day gaming. Mario turns like a truck - in a big, wide arc, rather than on a dime like you would expect; the result of which is infuriating as you try to speak to characters or read signposts around the castle and worlds.

    I bought this game however to play Sunshine again and to finally play Galaxy (I had a Wii late in the lifecycle and as such never got around to it). I am not disappointed with Sunshine at all though and the HD textures do what was already a beautiful game justice, but again, the controls are a little hard at times: especially in the platforming levels!

    Was it worth £50? Yes as there are three fantastic games present on the cart.
    Was it in need of an facelift? Certainly yes for 64, which begs the question as to why they didn't use the updated models from the DS release.
    Was it in need of some tweaking? Absolutely, and this is where it falls down as Nintendo seem to have just pulled the ROMs and slapped them on a cart. New camera controls for Sunshine and 64 would have been a must for most players asked and the control scheme itself can be infuriating at times.

    Here's hoping for some patches, but I shan't hold my breath.
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  82. Jun 22, 2023
    8
    I understand why people dislike this collection, but in my opinion the fact that it even exists is really awesome. Three of Mario's best experiences in better quality on an official Nintendo system is just amazing to me. Now even though there are graphic buffs and (in two of the games) frame buffs in this collection, I wouldn't say it's the best way to play any of these games. All of theI understand why people dislike this collection, but in my opinion the fact that it even exists is really awesome. Three of Mario's best experiences in better quality on an official Nintendo system is just amazing to me. Now even though there are graphic buffs and (in two of the games) frame buffs in this collection, I wouldn't say it's the best way to play any of these games. All of the originals feel more natural, but it's still an great experience and a must have on the switch if you're a Mario fan. Expand
  83. Sep 23, 2020
    8
    i like the games but i wold like a remake of the games
    they took meany bugs out like the blg.
    but every think together its super
  84. Sep 24, 2020
    8
    3 Mario en uno...
    Parece un emulador más que una colección pero es lo que hay, somos amantes de Mario y queremos disfrutar estas 3 joyas
  85. Sep 24, 2020
    8
    3 really good games, a little sad that its not remasterd but knowing nintendo i expected this, the only thing that i find very annoying is the limited time stuff, I get the fysical limited edition but also digital thats just very anti consumer.
  86. Oct 12, 2020
    8
    Excelente, he deseado que Mario Galaxy esté en la consola hibrida y estoy satisfecho por ello.
  87. Nov 17, 2020
    8
    I was really disappointed with this game initially, due to the camera controls and FLUDD controls, which had been changed (inverted) with no option to revert to the original controls. Having to fight against muscle memory to control the game properly was annoying, especially in Sunshine.

    The most recent update fixed this and added invert camera options so it's a lot better now. In a
    I was really disappointed with this game initially, due to the camera controls and FLUDD controls, which had been changed (inverted) with no option to revert to the original controls. Having to fight against muscle memory to control the game properly was annoying, especially in Sunshine.

    The most recent update fixed this and added invert camera options so it's a lot better now.

    In a future update, it would be good if they added button mapping options within the individual games. I would like to switch the functions of the R and ZR buttons in Sunshine; it would feel a lot more intuitive to me if it was the other way around (so ZR would be shooting water while standing still).
    (I'm aware that there is an option to change button mappings in the Switch settings, but it doesn't work with all controllers and it is a bit of a faff to turn it on and off.)

    An option for a updated, modernised camera controls in 64 would also be a good addition.
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  88. Oct 15, 2020
    8
    I like the games and all, but It would have been nice if Super Mario 64 was upscaled to 1080p, and everything could have been remastered like the original on the Super Nintendo.
  89. Oct 15, 2020
    8
    Super Mario 3d all stars is a very strange case. The 3 games included are all previous releases, and while they're all great games, there are little changes made to them. Super Mario 64 has it's textures and ui upscaled to HD and has a few bug fixes. Most notably, the patching of the infamous 'backwards long jump'. One issue is the fact that the game wasn't converted to wide-screen. SuperSuper Mario 3d all stars is a very strange case. The 3 games included are all previous releases, and while they're all great games, there are little changes made to them. Super Mario 64 has it's textures and ui upscaled to HD and has a few bug fixes. Most notably, the patching of the infamous 'backwards long jump'. One issue is the fact that the game wasn't converted to wide-screen. Super Mario Sunshine got HD upscaling and was converted to wide-screen. Finally, Super Mario Galaxy was upscaled to HD and the controls are noticeably different (whether it's better is up for debate). For some reason, Nintendo neglected to include Super Mario Galaxy 2 in the collection, despite it being a perfect choice for it. The three games included are some of the best games ever made though, but if you already own them you may feel like the small changes aren't worth it. However, if these three games aren't already in your library then I'd totally recommend this collection! Expand
  90. Dec 1, 2020
    8
    These games are some of my favorite games of all time and to finally play mario galaxy and mario sunshine portably is amazing. In my opinion to play these game portable is worth the 60 dollar price alone. But it would have been nice to see a galery or maybe just a bit more effort in the menus
  91. Dec 17, 2020
    8
    It's Mario games so its hard to go wrong with the value of the games. Taking off points since its a limited time collection, and the ports were wonky on release. Some patches have made the games smoother, but I wish there was more in the collection besides some music tracks. Feels rushed.
  92. Jan 5, 2021
    8
    I would like to give this a 10 because come on, 3 Mario games for 60 bucks. BUT.....
    I've heard of Nintendo using an emulator to emulate these games and just improving the games looks by a little. You can literally own the original games and download them onto an emulator. I heard of an emulator called dolphin where you can push the resolution up to 4 f***ing K!
  93. Feb 17, 2021
    8
    The best 3D Mario offering on the Switch IMO. Classics preserved without too much updating. Every language is available, even Korean in Galaxy! Please play this instead of Odyssey, 3DW, or Bowser’s Fury World- these games are much better.
  94. Mar 13, 2021
    8
    While I agree that this is a lazy collection and could've been so much more, I'm still gonna give this game a solid 8 out of 10 because at the end of the day. While these are lazy ports and the could've been so much more, they are still amazing games that will give you hours of entertainment even if the ports aren't ambitious. Even by how lazy this collection is I'd still recommend to pickWhile I agree that this is a lazy collection and could've been so much more, I'm still gonna give this game a solid 8 out of 10 because at the end of the day. While these are lazy ports and the could've been so much more, they are still amazing games that will give you hours of entertainment even if the ports aren't ambitious. Even by how lazy this collection is I'd still recommend to pick it up since these 3 games are so amazing and they could take up to 100 hours to 100% complete all 3 games as there is enough content in these games to keep you entertained for a long time, especially if you haven't tried one or any of these games this is the perfect time to try them out. This is the best official way to experience this retro content (although that's not saying much).

    However, this collection is a disappointment in many ways, not the games themselves but what it could've been. For one thing, Super Mario 64 isn't even widescreen when we've seen PC modders being able to do that very easily with so much less money and resources than the global billion dollar company Nintendo. There aren't many control or picture options which are features you'd expect from an anniversary collection, not even the slightest additions of textures to make the games look better. However, the thing that baffles me the most is that Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine still run at 30fps when we've seen PC mods able to run those games easily at 60. It baffles me that Nintendo didn't even take the effort to make these games 60fps ESPECIALLY when Mario Sunshine already had a 60fps build at one point for the Gamecube. Also outside of these ports, Nintendo didn't really add much of anything interesting to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Mario. No behind the scenes footage of the creation of these games, no interesting trailers or art, or much of anything at all. The only real content 3d all stars gives a soundtrack, but in the year 2021 with our smart device always connected to YT and the Internet, do you even need the soundtrack when you could just go straight to youtube and access thousands of Nintendo or video game soundtracks

    Honestly, I feel like this collection is disrespectful to gaming's number 1 icon that in the past 35 years always strived in being in the most consumer friendly and fun
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  95. BLG
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars does a fantastic job of preserving the nostalgic titles included in the bundle, but this release does not fit in 2020. In an age where remasters/remakes of beloved games and franchises have dominated sales figures, like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, it was an odd choice for Nintendo to simply release these classic games withoutSuper Mario 3D All-Stars does a fantastic job of preserving the nostalgic titles included in the bundle, but this release does not fit in 2020. In an age where remasters/remakes of beloved games and franchises have dominated sales figures, like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, it was an odd choice for Nintendo to simply release these classic games without any apparent upgrades or changes. This bundle includes Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy almost entirely in their original form. Besides the necessary Wii remote changes made for Super Mario Galaxy, these are exactly the same games you remember. Even down to the wonky camera from Super Mario 64, which should have been the first thing they changed. In addition to the odd choice to not improve these games, Nintendo is also enacting a forced scarcity model on this title by only selling it until March 31st, 2021. We are not making this up.

    This isn’t some remarkable collectors edition that comes with limited edition art or a cool steel case. This is a glorified emulator for two of the best games ever made and one okay game. Forced scarcity is a weird thing in the era of digital gaming. Do you expect me to believe that there is some bigger reason, beyond greed, that you can’t keep a digital game on your store longer than 6 months? All of this complaining and I haven’t even touched on the actual games yet, but for the most part, these are the same exact games that existed on their original consoles, good and bad included.

    The likelihood that this review enlightens you on some new aspect, of these two amazing games and one okay one, that hasn’t been covered over the last 20+ years is low. These games are markers for generations of gamers and signify the leaps we have made. They've driven the video game industry forward and laid down the framework for 3D platformers. Super Mario 64 signaled a change for what video games could be and the fact that it is included in this bundle elevates it to high levels. Even with Super Mario Sunshine trying to pull it down. To clarify, Super Mario Sunshine is not a bad game when compared to most 3D platformers. It is just an okay Mario game, especially in contrast to its successor, Super Mario Galaxy.

    Super Mario Galaxy revolutionized what a Mario game could be and it's an absolute delight to play. It's a whimsical and beautiful adventure through space that replicates a lot of the magic felt in Super Mario 64. It is worth noting that this was my first time playing Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy, and let me tell you, playing Super Mario Odyssey before these two paints them in a much different light than they were originally played in. Galaxy still has unmatched gravity mechanics and world design, but Sunshine falters significantly when it comes to creative environments and enjoyable move sets.

    The most stark realization after playing these three classics, in contrast to Super Mario Odyssey, is how unenjoyable it is to be taken out of a world after acquiring a star or shine. Odyssey beautifully maintains momentum when playing through worlds by allowing you to continue your adventure in the same location after obtaining a moon. This momentum is critical in a grueling game like Sunshine, where the difficulty level was turned up to 11, and the temptation to throw down your controller and turn off the console is high. For the most part, these three titles hold up very well, but they also highlight the masterful evolution that is Super Mario Odyssey.

    In summary, Super Mario 64 is as good as you remember, barring the camera issues. Super Mario Sunshine is still the black sheep of the Super Mario 3D family, though offering some interesting mechanics that are worth trying if you’ve never touched the title. And Super Mario Galaxy holds up pretty well as one of the best 3D Marios, even though it can feel awfully linear at times. Super Mario 3D All Stars is exactly what it is described as and nothing more. That being said, we discussed on a recent podcast episode who the demographic for this game is. We do not recommend this bundle to those who did not grow up with nostalgia for it, but would rather suggest Super Mario Odyssey for a new Switch owner. For those of us who have nostalgia for these titles, like the BLG team, we definitely recommend this. These three games are must haves for any fan of the classic 3D platforming genre. At the end of the day Busch League Gaming gives this a very nostalgic, biased 8 out of 10.

    For our full podcast review, visit https://www.buschleaguegaming.com/podcast/supermario3dallstarspodcast.
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  96. Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  97. Apr 26, 2022
    8
    It's three of the greatest platformers of all time in one mediocre emulator. Super Mario 64 is arguably the worst port of the bunch, with Sunshine being the best. Galaxy is an amazing game, but I like it better on the Wii. I really wish that you could use the music player with the screen off like in Super Smash Bros., but it doesn't bother me that much.
  98. May 27, 2022
    8
    It's a disappointingly decent port of three amazing games. I would recommend if you have no other way to play them, however, each of the games are better on their original consoles. The music player is disappointing too, because you can't play the music while the console is asleep.
  99. Jul 25, 2022
    8
    ¡Tres clásicos reunidos en una colección de ensueño!

    Super Mario 3D All Stars es una colección de los primeros tres grandes juegos de Mario en 3D remasterizados y con pequeñas mejoras en calidad de vida (menús, interfaz etc...) que a su vez incluye las bandas sonoras de los tres títulos a las que se puede acceder desde el menú de inicio. En cuanto a los títulos: El Super Mario 64 es el
    ¡Tres clásicos reunidos en una colección de ensueño!

    Super Mario 3D All Stars es una colección de los primeros tres grandes juegos de Mario en 3D remasterizados y con pequeñas mejoras en calidad de vida (menús, interfaz etc...) que a su vez incluye las bandas sonoras de los tres títulos a las que se puede acceder desde el menú de inicio. En cuanto a los títulos:

    El Super Mario 64 es el que sale peor parado, se le notan los años tanto a nivel gráfico como jugable, está remasterizado al HD pero sigue en formato 4:3 en lugar de los 16:9 que debería tener pero bueno, solo sucede en este juego, por lo demás es tan divertido como lo fue en su año de lanzamiento en Europa, 1996.

    El Super Mario Sunshine ha recibido mejor trato pasando el juego al formato de 16:9 y en completo HD, su estilo artístico cell shading se ve de auténtico lujo en la consola. También se han adaptado los gatillos de Switch para hacer un mejor uso del Acuac (el artefacto principal del juego)

    Y por último Super Mario Galaxy, he de decir que es el que más me ha sorprendido lo increíblemente bien que se ha adaptado este juego a Switch y es que a parte de verse y moverse muy bien también hace uso de las funciones especiales de la consola como son la pantalla táctil para agarrar los trozos de estrella o el sensor de movimiento para los niveles de carreras encima de la pelota de cristal o a lomos de la manta raya

    Nota y conclusión:

    Estamos ante una colección maravillosa que cumple con lo que promete trayéndonos a la plataforma híbrida las mejores versiones de la historia de estos tres juegos clásicos. La única pega sería la pobre adaptación del Mario 64 y la no inclusión de su remake de Nintendo DS, por lo demás a poco que te gusten los juegos de Mario plataformeros o la historia de Nintendo se convertirá en un imprescindible en tu colección de Switch.

    Nota: 8/10
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  100. Aug 17, 2022
    8
    Why does people give so much crap at the game? I am so sick of the MORIO GOLOXO TWO IS NOT THERE SO IT'S BAD AHHAHA UIEYHFJEIRGHFEUIRFJDUIFHDUIFYNUEFB222" The games are so good! this is what people wanted, nabnd now that they got it, they don't like it? they suck at revalorating games just because they like zelda or smash AND NOT REAL THINGS FOR MARIO'S 35TH BIRTHDAY. NOT EVERY videogameWhy does people give so much crap at the game? I am so sick of the MORIO GOLOXO TWO IS NOT THERE SO IT'S BAD AHHAHA UIEYHFJEIRGHFEUIRFJDUIFHDUIFYNUEFB222" The games are so good! this is what people wanted, nabnd now that they got it, they don't like it? they suck at revalorating games just because they like zelda or smash AND NOT REAL THINGS FOR MARIO'S 35TH BIRTHDAY. NOT EVERY videogame character is 35th years old every **** day, so stop complaining, and **** open your eyes for one **** second

    Bad things about the game: I'm kinda dissapointed in Nintendo for just emulating the game and not porting it, but it's a neat detail that you get the soundtrack and the hability to change language just for the game and not for the enitre ocnsonlke. Alltough I 100%'ed Sm64 and galaxy i never played sunshine so it was a big opportuniti and it was **** great!
    Some stages about mario galaxy are hard, and I don't have amnesia and forgot what i said of played sm galaxy before, but pòple has to know that super mario galaxy is part of the 3d all stars collection so it counts enought to remove 1 point more out of the game
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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 102 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 102
  2. Negative: 0 out of 102
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2021
    70
    Nintendo had the chance to knock this one out of the park, but they settled for a bunt. [Issue #49 – November/December 2020, p. 72]
  2. Mar 5, 2021
    80
    The classic games have been ported over to the Nintendo Switch with upscaled graphics. The old controls feel clunky compared to modern gaming standards, but if you already love these games, this makes for a great purchase.
  3. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    75
    Super Mario 3D All-Stars is three masterpiece games in a lacklustre package thanks to poor upgrades, contrived control choices and barely any extra content. [Issue #2, p. 72]