Super Mario Maker 2

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8.5

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  1. chrischaos
    Nov 16, 2021
    5
    I was quite disappointed with Super Mario Maker 2. it's often cited that you can play "Unlimited Mario levels" with this game, but most of the levels aren't worth playing. I prefer traditional style Mario games, and it's difficult to find the levels that I like to play since most of the highest ranked levels are flashy "auto runner" levels. It's also quite disappointing to spend a lotI was quite disappointed with Super Mario Maker 2. it's often cited that you can play "Unlimited Mario levels" with this game, but most of the levels aren't worth playing. I prefer traditional style Mario games, and it's difficult to find the levels that I like to play since most of the highest ranked levels are flashy "auto runner" levels. It's also quite disappointing to spend a lot of time making a level, only to upload it and never have anyone play it. Maybe i got into MM 2 too late to truly enjoy it the way people enjoyed it at launch.… Expand
  2. Quadratica
    Jul 2, 2019
    5
    Update to a wonderfully fun game from the Wii U. The core concept is hard to bring down, but Nintendo tries. There are a number of poor decisions made. First, no one will ever see your level unless you get someone to play it or someone chances upon it in the new courses list. This is a list of several dozen of the newest courses. Refresh after a few seconds and you get an entirely newUpdate to a wonderfully fun game from the Wii U. The core concept is hard to bring down, but Nintendo tries. There are a number of poor decisions made. First, no one will ever see your level unless you get someone to play it or someone chances upon it in the new courses list. This is a list of several dozen of the newest courses. Refresh after a few seconds and you get an entirely new list, because people are uploading courses at break neck speed. And this list is the only place anyone can discover your level. It does not enter the regular level pool until someone finds it here, plays it, and upvotes it. Unbelievable - other people playing your levels is the whole point!

    The netcode makes the multiplayer unplayable. I have no idea why they did it the way they did, but (and keep in mind you are paying for this service) it's peer to peer and for some reason they decided not to go with rollback netcode or anything that would provide a smooth experience for any given player. Instead you get obscene slowdown, I've seen as bad as one frame a second. This feature may as well not be in the game.

    They have a hard upload limit of 32 levels. In the first game this started at 10 and increased to 100 if you uploaded courses that people enjoyed. This encourages good levels, because if you're stuck at the 10 cap and no one is liking your levels, you're encouraged to replace them, and people who make good levels get to upload more. They simultaneously gave trolls and bad designers 3 times the space while cutting the limit for good makers to a fraction of what it was. Why? Who knows.

    The story mode is fun, and mostly a showcase of neat stuff you can do with the level maker, except for the mechanics they included that cannot be used there. Why? Who knows. These include a stone item that makes Mario heavy. Coupled with a clear condition requiring it be brought to the end, it made for some neat levels in the story - but you won't be able to experiment with it. There's also an escort mechanic with toads that you cannot use in the maker. Isn't that the whole point?!

    You can no longer open other people's courses in the level editor. Want to see if a troll has hidden a door? Too bad. Want to practice a tough section on a kaizo level? You're out of luck. Why did they change this? Who knows.

    The new stuff they added is fun and people have been making so much creative stuff. But there could be plenty of creative levels out there that zero people will ever play because of the way this game handles discoverability. The decisions they've made with this game are basically incomprehensible. Nintendo needs to hire someone to tell them when they're making bad decisions, because clearly no one there has the job already. They are heavily dragging down what should be a fantastic experience.    … Expand
  3. puganj
    Jun 28, 2019
    7
    Just ignore the 10 from nintendo fanboys, and the 0 from the nintendo haters, this game is good but not great, i would say it is almost an 8, why not an 8? or maybe more? here is why,
    - why would nintendo remove de amiibo costumes???
    - where are the dolphins? - charging chuck? - fishing boo? - ICE FLOWER????? - Penguin suit / frog suit - tiny mushroom? - ballong power - dino    Just ignore the 10 from nintendo fanboys, and the 0 from the nintendo haters, this game is good but not great, i would say it is almost an 8, why not an 8? or maybe more? here is why,
    - why would nintendo remove de amiibo costumes???
    - where are the dolphins?
    - charging chuck?
    - fishing boo?
    - ICE FLOWER?????
    - Penguin suit / frog suit
    - tiny mushroom?
    - ballong power
    - dino rhyno?
    - ninjis??
    THere are a lot of features that shouldve been in the game, i mean read them, are they in any way unknown or obscure features ??? NO, everyone knows all the things i listed and nintendo decided to ignore em, the game would certainly turn into and 8 or more if they add several of the things i listed in new updates, just like they did with mario maker 1    … Expand
  4. askeptic
    Jun 28, 2019
    6
    As with everything on metacritic, ignore 10's and 0's. This game is more of a 6. Between the annoying level creation due to the switch and overly large UI, the troll levels, the lack of any functioning online play, the lack of playing with friends, and so much more... it is hard to rate this game any higher than 6. If you find the sweet spot and have patience designing levels correctly, orAs with everything on metacritic, ignore 10's and 0's. This game is more of a 6. Between the annoying level creation due to the switch and overly large UI, the troll levels, the lack of any functioning online play, the lack of playing with friends, and so much more... it is hard to rate this game any higher than 6. If you find the sweet spot and have patience designing levels correctly, or for the one or two you may get out of 100 user created levels that isn't designed by trolls, you will be rewarded with a smile. Sad fact is, Nintendo hasn't produced a complete game in a very long time, and this is no exception. I guess it is true when people say Nintendo's second rendition of any new style game is, well.. never done again and so far in left field people can't stand it. Leaving the truth in the form of super Mario maker 1 was way WAY better than 2 in just about every way possible.… Expand
  5. MedusaMadman77
    Jul 9, 2019
    5
    Probably my biggest disappointment on Switch to date. Somehow worse than New Super Mario 2 on DS. It just feels old and dull.
  6. Deinxceriis
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I loved MM1, but this game is awful - why? Because of the Boos. My kid felt so down when she she realized her levels were buried because of boos. MM1 was so much better for the young kiddos. They turned MM into a streamers day job.
  7. Drspear42
    Jul 9, 2019
    6
    Take everything you can see in Mario Maker 2, give it a graphical and content based update, and put it on the switch; This is Mario Maker 2. It has many new features, and the level editor is very simple to understand yet hard to master. The single player story mode features incredible level design and many fun and unique challenges. The game is simply better than mario maker 1 in everyTake everything you can see in Mario Maker 2, give it a graphical and content based update, and put it on the switch; This is Mario Maker 2. It has many new features, and the level editor is very simple to understand yet hard to master. The single player story mode features incredible level design and many fun and unique challenges. The game is simply better than mario maker 1 in every way, and its portable!

    Now to the issues I currently have the game... (keeping it from being a 9 or even a rare 10/10 for me.)

    The main problem currently with the game is that there is NO online lobby play, and it requires you to pay for nintendo's online service to play online. It is embarrassing and unnecessary for nintendo to continue to disappoint gamers with its shoddy online. This makes playing with friends online impossible, unless you match randomly with them.

    The online play's main features are it's Versus and Coop mode, both of which are ruined by terrible unending lag. Even if YOU have perfect ethernet connection, if one player does not, it ruins it for all four players. The reason it does not run smooth is due to Nintendo having NO DEDICATED SERVERS, or very minimal at best.

    The game has a 32 level cap (uploads that is, offline levels can be preserved) that cannot be surpassed; for many players this is no matter, but for some very avid level creators this can be a very problematic situation.

    There are certain problems that can never be fixed, of course the levels you randomly come across will more than likely be very annoying to play, or even just total garbage. Sometimes, you'll find a hidden gem among the random heaps of levels, but most of the time you'll find a bad level.

    Another problem that is related to the last part is that you can no longer download people's levels. If you make a level designed to irritate people, such as hidden blocks and easy hidden paths, nobody but you will know unless they randomly come across it, and coupled with the new Win Conditions mechanic, this can lead to levels having a 0% clear rate due to one hidden block.

    The online multiplayer even ignores the tags they themselves designated! for example, you can set your level up for multiplayer versus, and put the specified tag for it, but the actual versus mode chooses levels randomly anyways!

    I would love to give this game a very high rating. I really would! Ive loved nintendo games for many years; but i must be fair in my reviews and not base them from nostalgia or love for a company. ALL nintendo has to do to fix this game is fix a small list of things

    1. Add Online Lobby play, let us play online with our friends nintendo, We are already PAYING FOR IT NOW.
    2. make the servers dedicated, this cuts the lag and only makes the person with the shoddy internet suffer, not everyone else.
    3. change just a few more minor things, like being unable to download levels, the level cap removed or increased for creators, and thats it.

    If the first 2 of these 3 things are added, fixing the online, i will re review the game, and likely give it a much more positive review, but until then i must say it has gotten stale and is very similar to the previous game. Have fun paying 60 dollars for a new game, 20 dollars for the online, only to be wildly disappointed by the near complete lack of online support.

    i do love the new powerups though.    … Expand
  8. thetommybar
    Jul 24, 2019
    5
    This is the most overrated game on the Switch. The stock levels are boring as hell and the user created levels are either set up like domino runs where you do nothing / go as fast as possible / die til you give up. Not my idea of fun. If you want a good platformer with fun levels go for Odyssey or DCK Tropical Freeze. I'm selling this as there is so much more I'd rather play and I feelThis is the most overrated game on the Switch. The stock levels are boring as hell and the user created levels are either set up like domino runs where you do nothing / go as fast as possible / die til you give up. Not my idea of fun. If you want a good platformer with fun levels go for Odyssey or DCK Tropical Freeze. I'm selling this as there is so much more I'd rather play and I feel like I've just spent time on this to justify my purchase! I've not tried multiplayer but that looks dreadful. Avoid!… Expand
  9. ElSmasher
    Aug 3, 2020
    7
    Update 3.0
    [Finally, Mario Maker 2 does good things, koopalings are there and especially since 2015 I have been waiting for a world creator, they have done more than that, A GAME CREATOR, that you can put online, THE BIG NEW, it is a pity that these features are not there from the start of the game, of course this opus keeps its problems, but we go from an opus with gaps (7/10), to an    Update 3.0
    [Finally, Mario Maker 2 does good things, koopalings are there and especially since 2015 I have been waiting for a world creator, they have done more than that, A GAME CREATOR, that you can put online, THE BIG NEW, it is a pity that these features are not there from the start of the game, of course this opus keeps its problems, but we go from an opus with gaps (7/10), to an episode with gaps, but removing forever 2d opuses.]
    Does this sequel do honor to its predecessor.
      The answer is unfortunately No! Mario Maker 2 adds, admittedly rather acceptable functionalities, but adds problems where there were none. Indeed, a wobbly story mode, an online game still not mastered for Big N, missing easter eggs, playability without a free stylus. Too bad, Mario Maker 2 had completed some details of the 1.    … Expand
  10. Lorack
    Apr 27, 2020
    6
    Pro
    +Some user levels are incredible
    +Building your own levels is fun
    +Allows you to get really creative

    Con
    -Not enough additions compared to Mario Maker 1
    -Players of the first one probably get bored really quick
    -Limitations in stage building that don't need to exist
  11. Dracoshi
    Jul 26, 2022
    7
    Super Mario Maker 2 is a fun game, and definitely an improvement from Super Mario Maker on the Wii U. It adds a bunch of new features which makes creating and playing levels much more enjoyable. It also adds a single-player campaign, and although it's short and relatively uninspired, it's still something new to play around with.

    I have a problem with some of the cut features, like the    Super Mario Maker 2 is a fun game, and definitely an improvement from Super Mario Maker on the Wii U. It adds a bunch of new features which makes creating and playing levels much more enjoyable. It also adds a single-player campaign, and although it's short and relatively uninspired, it's still something new to play around with.

    I have a problem with some of the cut features, like the amiibo costumes, as these were such a great feature in the original game, which many people adored. However, regardless of this, the game is still worth picking up if you're feeling creative, or even if you just want to play some platforming levels.    … Expand
  12. UncleEd
    Feb 14, 2021
    6
    This was a letdown. For a game that relies on the community to create maps, it is unacceptable that the netcode is so bad. You can literally not play this online with a friend without suffering lag. It is also not acceptable that it comes with such a **** mission filter. Whatever mission you create, it will probably never be played by anyone. The story mode is also very barebones.

    Yes,    This was a letdown. For a game that relies on the community to create maps, it is unacceptable that the netcode is so bad. You can literally not play this online with a friend without suffering lag. It is also not acceptable that it comes with such a **** mission filter. Whatever mission you create, it will probably never be played by anyone. The story mode is also very barebones.

    Yes, the core game is good. After all, it is Mario that everyone loves. But if you have such good quality ingredients, you should serve a nice dinner that actually tastes good, not some overpriced junk food.

    5.5/10    … Expand
  13. joselv94
    Dec 4, 2019
    7
    The videogame is very good but what makes its rating worse is the lag of online games that is impossible to play.
  14. caronte69
    Aug 30, 2019
    7
    lag lag y mas lag siempre lo mismo con nintendo no se para que pago suscripción si la conexión va a ser tan mala, pero bueno, eso no quita que el juego sea divertido
  15. MegaPlayboy
    Jul 16, 2019
    7
    Un juego que brilla y agrega funciones bastantes interesantes, sin embargo decepciona con:

    - On Line con constante lag. - La falta de amiibo en el modo clásico que aportaba al momento de crear escenarios temáticos. - El sistema de puntuación de creadores que no aporta mucho, porque, tus escenarios pueden pasar semanas publicados y nadie los jugara. - Lo incomodo que resulta el    Un juego que brilla y agrega funciones bastantes interesantes, sin embargo decepciona con:

    - On Line con constante lag.

    - La falta de amiibo en el modo clásico que aportaba al momento de crear escenarios temáticos.

    - El sistema de puntuación de creadores que no aporta mucho, porque, tus escenarios pueden pasar semanas publicados y nadie los jugara.

    - Lo incomodo que resulta el modo televisor.

    - Y que la versión en America venga sin el lapiz o algún raspe de siga participando.    … Expand
  16. haloha
    Aug 4, 2019
    7
    This game is fun, but it could be a lot better. I have played some good levels, but I have also seen some awful levels made by children. This game is ruined by kids who make horrible levels and dislike actual good levels just because it isnt in 3d world or because it is too hard. Also, the multiplayer is so slow and laggy, I wouldn't recommend it. The maker mode is very nice, all there isThis game is fun, but it could be a lot better. I have played some good levels, but I have also seen some awful levels made by children. This game is ruined by kids who make horrible levels and dislike actual good levels just because it isnt in 3d world or because it is too hard. Also, the multiplayer is so slow and laggy, I wouldn't recommend it. The maker mode is very nice, all there is to say. Overall, it's a good game, but just get the little kids and the lag out. Also, we don't want to look up a nine digit code. Make it to where we can look the levels up.… Expand
  17. Coconutnut
    Sep 7, 2019
    7
    Not as fun of a level creator as the first one. Terrible online gameplay most of the time as of the time of writing. No amiibo support isn't a problem (for me as I don't own any), but they removed the hundreds of different mushroom transformations the first game had, which is a huge bummer really. Other than that, the game is a better Mario Maker than the first.
  18. SpartanYoshi
    Feb 19, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bastante contenido en esta entrega de mario maker, pero practicamente dependes del modo online ya que lo que mencione esta alli mismo.… Expand
  19. MazdoTechno
    Nov 19, 2019
    7
    It does what it says on the box and does it well
    Almost endless fun can be had making your own levels (especially if you have family or friends who can play them)
    The only way I would improve this game is to go all the way and let us make full custom worlds
    This probably gets a 7.5 from me
  20. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    6
    A ideia do jogo é bacana, porém me irrita saber que é mais um ''Mario''. Sério, por que a Nintendo continua insistindo no mesmo personagem toda hora, vamos tentar inovar, tem pessoas se cansando já disso.
  21. JoeQ_
    Mar 24, 2020
    7
    The Nintendo Switch was missing one important game when dealing with ports and sequels from previous Wii U games. Now, Super Mario Maker 2 fills in that hole and follows up one of the greatest and most memorable games from the Wii U. One of the great things about the Super Maker games is that they feel almost like Little Big Planet, giving players the range to do whatever they want andThe Nintendo Switch was missing one important game when dealing with ports and sequels from previous Wii U games. Now, Super Mario Maker 2 fills in that hole and follows up one of the greatest and most memorable games from the Wii U. One of the great things about the Super Maker games is that they feel almost like Little Big Planet, giving players the range to do whatever they want and share with the world but with Mario. SMM2 adds new items, mechanics, online multiplayer, a brand-new story mode with levels made by Nintendo themselves. Although the Story Mode is nothing remarkable or memorable, the levels by Nintendo are very interesting and teach players about the many items and mechanics that will be sure to give creators ideas when making their own levels. Speaking of level creating, the whole level creation system just feels like a downgrade from the Wii U game. Yes, I realize that the Wii U had a gamepad with a stylus and also acted as a second screen, but Level design in Mario Maker 2 feels clunky and unorganized with the analog stick or touchpad with a finger. A level that could be made in 30 minutes in the original game could take an hour or two in this game. Also, this game loses all Amiibo functionality so the cool character costumes from the first game are completely gone. The addition of Link as a character in the game opens up to more creative level designs, but it doesn't fill the void of losing all the costumes in what was a pointless removal. The next gripe about the game I have to bring up is Online Multiplayer. The Multiplayer is unstable and can be borderline unplayable at times. I've always dreamed of playing Online Multiplayer with people, but it seems as I will have to keep dreaming as the unbearable lag in some games keeps me from playing it. Playing with friends online is much more stable and a better experience, but it doesn't fix that overall the Online is just unplayable at times. Although the game isn't as great as the first title, it does bring some of the spirit back and playing levels by the community can make a good time.… Expand
  22. Hazman
    May 26, 2021
    7
    Mario maker is a great game, with many creative levels, and loads of tools to create your own. The online multiplayer is extremely laggy and I wouldn’t recommend playing it, however, everything else is great. Would not recommend if you do not have nintendo online, because you are limited to making your own levels and the story mode. A solid game, 7/10
  23. Haeder
    Jul 29, 2020
    7
    For me the game at least didn’t feel good to play as it felt good watching someone else play it.
  24. Daisuk
    May 26, 2020
    7
    This game is a lot of fun. There is however too difficult to find actually interesting levels to play - there are way too many gimmicky levels shared by people, in my opinion, so you need to trawl through a lot of mundane stuff to find the odd good level. Still, the concept is great, and with a better search engine - would be even better!
  25. cfc1998
    Sep 5, 2022
    7
    Overall not my kind of experience, I like more to play games and levels made by real developers. The online is bad and I would like a better way to search for levels.
  26. Silverfish003
    Jul 30, 2022
    5
    Ok, sure. The editor is very powerful and you are unlimited with what can you create. You can create the craziest Super Mario Bros. scrolling airship you can possibly imagine, you can add power-ups, checkpoints and stuff... though, it still has its flaws - maximum of one checkpoint per sub-world, only two sub-worlds per level, limited level lengh...

    You can play levels made by others!    Ok, sure. The editor is very powerful and you are unlimited with what can you create. You can create the craziest Super Mario Bros. scrolling airship you can possibly imagine, you can add power-ups, checkpoints and stuff... though, it still has its flaws - maximum of one checkpoint per sub-world, only two sub-worlds per level, limited level lengh...

    You can play levels made by others! Cool! The problem is that 90% of the levels (especially in Endless Challenge) are garbage and pure unplayable from start to the very flagpole. Popular level tab is completely flooded with some... "refreshing" levels which are all the same (and they all suck), plus they can be potentially dangerous for players with epilepsy. All other levels are some crap minigame levels and the rest is blue platform challenges, all the same. Other nice levels do not get a chance to get played.

    Story mode levels are the only decent levels in the game.

    So just to finish this off, the game is very promising, but very disappointing. A great game ruined by players and small children.

    EDITED, 30th of July, 2022: removing one point for the extreme lag in online matchmaking.    … Expand
  27. ZYMROD
    Jan 23, 2023
    7
    Una gran secuela que aporta el modelado 3D y nuevas herramientas de edición. Lamentablemente, se abandono el uso de amiibos que le daba personalidad a los mapas de la comunidad, el nulo desarrollo de nuevas actualizaciones que alarguen vida útil del juego y el horrible modo online que es un verdadero lastre, dado su potencial perdido.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#8 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#10 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    100
    A transcendent experience that will only continue to improve over time. [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 68]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 19, 2019
    85
    Nintendo will surely need to work on new artistic and mechanical styles to make its future 2D Mario games attractive, as Super Mario Maker 2 takes all the best from Super Mario Maker 1 and boosts the game with new options, a better interface, more customization, themes, night mode, interesting enemies and wraps the whole package with a fun new story mode and an online mode that even with its flaws, is competent.Super Mario Maker 2 offers the ultimate experience for Mario 2D fans and certainly yields much more fun than the 60$ what it is charged for.
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  3. Games.cz
    Aug 19, 2019
    100
    Another masterpiece by Nintendo. Super Mario Maker 2 is a delight for every creative soul out there - and yet also cares about players with no interest in designing their own levels. There are dozens of hours of pure fun for both of those groups.
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