Super Mario 3D All-Stars

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  1. daveyboy1_2
    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. Bori_Gamer89
    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. Jacknew
    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. nusco
    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.    … Expand
  5. FluffySpartan
    Oct 12, 2020
    9
    solid game , is fun and a good collection of great games. there was room for more and improvements.
  6. RyanElliott
    Dec 4, 2020
    9
    Honestly love this game, it can use a few tweaks for controllers though, other then that it's great!
  7. Alexcs7
    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. Cuffycool
    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    … Expand
  9. DVitreous
    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. Floydmayweather
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    Woohoo! Let's go Been playing Mario ever since I was a kid absolutely loved this
  11. puressea
    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.    … Expand
  12. Starfree
    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. Nautendo
    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. ELPRES1DENTE45
    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. GarethC
    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.    … Expand
  16. EnigmaXtreme
    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.    … Expand
  17. Skullchip947
    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. Tobster3657
    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. Skalgar01
    Feb 24, 2021
    9
    It's a pretty good collection of three timeless classics that could've been even better.
  20. M4jin
    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. TheBeast11
    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. PoyoPoyo123
    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    … Expand
  23. Tr4wtek
    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. NintendoFan9501
    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. MinePlay512
    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. rafaeliras
    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. Flopp
    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. Mockba_bt378
    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. Deemgamez
    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. MasterQuecho
    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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 102 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 102
  3. 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. iMore
    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.
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  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]
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