Super Mario Maker 2

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  1. Faxi
    Jun 1, 2020
    9
    Super Mario Maker 2 lets you use your creativity by giving you a lot of different objects, characters, etc. to create your very own unique Mario levels.

    Not only, is there a ''Course maker'' where you make your own Mario levels, but you have also got a story mode and course world. The story mode isn't quite interesting, since it's based on playing pre-made levels and earning coins to    Super Mario Maker 2 lets you use your creativity by giving you a lot of different objects, characters, etc. to create your very own unique Mario levels.

    Not only, is there a ''Course maker'' where you make your own Mario levels, but you have also got a story mode and course world.

    The story mode isn't quite interesting, since it's based on playing pre-made levels and earning coins to build Princess Peach's castle up again, after it got deleted by the ''Undo Dog''.

    The course world offers levels made from other players, an endless mode, Ninji speedruns and a world maker.

    While the multiplayer isn't the greatest, because of the connection issues.

    Not even can you create your very own unique Mario levels, but you can also create your very own worlds! While this feature doesn't have that many tools to play around with, it basically gives players the option to create their very own Super Mario game.

    Super Mario Maker 2 gives players the oppunitunity to use their creativity and share them with other people around the world. The game is definitely remarkable.    … Expand
  2. Simplified
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Sorting through the not-so-great levels and levels designed to exploit the game make it a bit tough at times, but it is easy to sink hundreds of hours into this game. Easily one of the best titles on the Switch.
  3. NGMAN1987
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    A must have for all switch owners.

    I've put 150 hours into Super Mario Maker 2. I've made two levels. The rest of my gameplay time is literally just playing endless mode and tackling amazing levels promoted by streamers and whatever is popular in the charts. Some level creators know the creation tools inside out and have created some truly marvellous levels. Since it's release, there    A must have for all switch owners.

    I've put 150 hours into Super Mario Maker 2. I've made two levels. The rest of my gameplay time is literally just playing endless mode and tackling amazing levels promoted by streamers and whatever is popular in the charts.

    Some level creators know the creation tools inside out and have created some truly marvellous levels. Since it's release, there have been two free major content updates which has kept the game fresh. You can even play as Link, sword, bow, bombs and shield all in tow.

    As I said before, I've only made 2 levels. So goes to show you don't have to get this game just for the creation side.

    It is an infinite mario maker featuring 5 distinct mario styles from the last 30 years. It completely overshadows the newer mainline 2D games. Super Mario U Deluxe for example, is just stale in comparison and I got bored very quickly.

    There are multiplayer modes which unfortunetely as per usual Nintendo service, laggy as heck. And i've avoided playing them.

    The new addition of the world creator is a much wanted feature Nintendo were kind enough to give to us in recent months.

    Would be a 10/10 but 9/10 due to laggy multiplayer.    … Expand
  4. ditrobix
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    No le puedo dar el 10, porque por alguna razón nintendo no quiere arreglar algunos bugs que aún posee el juego al armar ciertas cosas para los niveles.

    Ojalá algún día los arregle (no creo que suceda pero bueno...)
    Juego muy divertido.
  5. Franchesquin
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    Es un juego matemáticamente finito, pero divertidamente INFINITO, sin dudas hacer niveles es genial, disfrutas de saber que a la gente le gusta lo que haces y disfrutas jugar lo que la gente hace. Lo unico malo es la obligatoria necesidad de NS online para tener la mejor experiencia, y el modo historia tan irrelevante
  6. ReeceH
    Jun 28, 2020
    9
    I’d definitely suggest this to anyone who has a Nintendo switch as it’s a game of creativity and fun! Just the idea of making your own Mario level is like a dream come true
  7. Madball123
    Apr 26, 2023
    9
    This was the first game i got with my switch in 2019..
    Absolute must have for anybody who has the switch!
    The only con for me is that there is some things missing which i would like to add.
    But the rest is all good!
  8. NintendoNerd69
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    YOU HAVE TO GET THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE A SWITCH. My first Nintendo game I ever played was Mario Maker for the 3ds. I have HUNDREDS of hours on that game. When I heard they are making a sequel for the switch, I didn't have a switch at the time. So I bought An entire console For Mario Maker 2. And trust me, I do not regret that a single bit. This game is an absolute Upgrade on the Original,YOU HAVE TO GET THIS GAME IF YOU HAVE A SWITCH. My first Nintendo game I ever played was Mario Maker for the 3ds. I have HUNDREDS of hours on that game. When I heard they are making a sequel for the switch, I didn't have a switch at the time. So I bought An entire console For Mario Maker 2. And trust me, I do not regret that a single bit. This game is an absolute Upgrade on the Original, And the online (although sometimes a bit laggy and unstable) and Story mode just add the cherry to the top.… Expand
  9. NintendoFan9501
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    If you love Mario, your gonna love this game! It has a lot to do, with endless mode, story mode, and course maker! My only downside with the game, doesn't come from the game itself, but this game is filled with garbage levels, either too easy, or too messy. I recommend this game!
  10. Scr3n74pR
    Aug 4, 2020
    9
    This is the best game the switch has to offer! Sadly it has very little to do with nintendo and more so to do with the community itself. It's basically the fans creating good content in the mario universe which nintendo has proven time and time again they can no longer do. I wish they would add in more playable characters... Wario for example! Come on man show my boy some love! The mainThis is the best game the switch has to offer! Sadly it has very little to do with nintendo and more so to do with the community itself. It's basically the fans creating good content in the mario universe which nintendo has proven time and time again they can no longer do. I wish they would add in more playable characters... Wario for example! Come on man show my boy some love! The main gimmick here is you will be paying that 3.99$ a month just to be able to play the good levels of this game because they are all fan made! If your playing this offline I feel sorry for you! The community courses are the bread and butter here. Wonderful stuff. Hours and hours of fun! This one at least I felt like I was getting my money worth!… Expand
  11. deycd
    Aug 13, 2021
    9
    Jugué primero la versión de 3ds y me gustó mucho dada todas las opciones que traía, este Mario maker trae aún más opciones, aunque prefiero los niveles de Mario maker 1 en cuanto a la historia. La calidad es superior. El único problema resalta le es que el online vale dinero
  12. Ardho
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    "A transcendent experience that will only continue to improve over time" siiiu
  13. Adasc2906
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    This is a huge improvement from the original wii u game. It introduces so many items we wanted like: slopes or online multiplayer (although it's incredibly mediocre sometimes).
  14. Ihaveanopinion
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    The game can be challenging, easy, a controller torturing machine and just straight up boring And the only improvementes should have been in the original and im sorry this is just a port to me. But its still a good game
  15. IdleSpace
    Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Бесконечная игра про марио.
    Хороший редактор уровней, классические механики, бесконечный игровой процесс - маст хэв для свитча.
  16. TheVitruvianMan
    Jan 7, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game. With millions of levels to play, there's always a new level to play, and you can search by difficulty, Mario game style, popular courses, and more. Making courses is also fun and is a good outlet for creativity. This is a must buy game for Mario and platformer fans.
  17. Gam1ngH3ro15
    May 22, 2022
    9
    Great title, certainly worth picking up if you own a Switch. Designing your own levels and getting to play other people's provides endless replay value.
  18. Unkn0wn_Dev
    Aug 16, 2022
    9
    si te gusta super mario, esta es una compra obligatoria. su creador de niveles te deja hacer casi de todo y su modo historia es muy interesante. Eso es todo lo que necesitas para comprar este juegazo
  19. DoktarioMyst
    Oct 14, 2022
    9
    in het zicht van singleplayer is dit de beste van de 3. alleen wel spijtig dat er geen achievements, je kan niet eens de source code van de levels unlocken

    de wereld maker geeft mij intresse voor super mario maker 3
  20. Finncritics
    Dec 16, 2022
    9
    Very good game, but too few updates. And the hype faded away too quickly ):
  21. JJtheTexan
    May 3, 2023
    9
    As great as Super Mario Maker 2 is - and it is genuinely great - it is perhaps the only Nintendo Switch game with a direct predecessor on Wii U that somehow manages to be inferior to the original. Much of this can't be helped; no game made better use of the Wii U GamePad than the first SMM when it comes to designing and building courses. Using a controller in TV mode works well enough, andAs great as Super Mario Maker 2 is - and it is genuinely great - it is perhaps the only Nintendo Switch game with a direct predecessor on Wii U that somehow manages to be inferior to the original. Much of this can't be helped; no game made better use of the Wii U GamePad than the first SMM when it comes to designing and building courses. Using a controller in TV mode works well enough, and there's also the touchscreen in handheld if you're so inclined, but I just wish I could make courses with a mouse and keyboard.

    The built-in challenge levels are superb. The World Builder is a welcome addition. The new modes are great. All that said, I really miss the many extra characters we got with the Wii U game, like Mario-Kun and Weird Mario.

    User-created courses are very hit and miss, and mostly miss. You can avoid the all-time top 20, as they are all just identical automatic courses that make loud noises. It's best to find a few active course designers you like and follow them, or at least someone who *was* active a few years ago and made a ton of courses.

    Regardless, you'll never run out of fun new courses to play! (At least until Nintendo ends online services at some point in the future.)    … Expand
  22. Silph48
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    I think that this game is very creative and great as a first game for kids! It does have some problems, like the 32 level upload cap, but it’s got basically infinite content (endless mode), so it’s perfect for long road trips. Definitely a good purchase for someone of any skill level as it covers a wide scope.
  23. johnarbukle
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    This is a really good game. It has so much play value in it. The story is nothing special, the online games are often laggy, but Joycon Drift is not very prevalent! The worst part is playing on a tv. This game is only playable (for making stages) on handheld. Playing is bedt on handheld, and fine elsewhere. I do suggest buying the game if you have a switch! I have at least 500 hours playing it
  24. MisterWizard
    Jul 20, 2023
    9
    I have about 300 hours into this game, it is my most played game on my switch. It's really fun to make levels and play them... too unless you do endless, which is fun but give you less 'good' levels sometimes. I can be very creative in this game and made about 70 levels and even a super world. Really recommend if you're creative or want an infinite amount of 2d platformer levels!
  25. Emilio200
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
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  26. CaJrA
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    It's an awesome game but is kind of sad that it lacks some of the things that made the first Mario maker so special, like the mystery mushroom outfits, or the fly minigame... Even so, the Story is a great addition to the formula
  27. LegoLover58
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    One of the best sandbox games on the Switch.

    The community levels range from brutally difficult to surreal.

    The story is kinda mid though. Would recommend aside from that.
  28. VTL
    Sep 24, 2019
    8
    Es mario... y es clásico... por lo tanto es bueno.
    Lo que podrian poner más novedades y mejorar el modo online competitivo, que depende de algo que no se que es va muy mal. Compra obligada... porque el juego es literalmente infinito.
  29. ZeoN
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    Título de Mario que engloba varios estilos en 2D. Uno de los definitivos si quieres tener niveles infinitos de diversión.
    El sistema de creación de niveles es muy completo.
    El modo online competitivo no funciona correctamente.
  30. AsrielDreemur
    Jul 3, 2019
    8
    All I can say is that the game make a huge improvement from the previous game. Super Mario Maker 2 allows you to customize and design your own Mario platform level and download other maps that the community have built on. The game have a ton of replay value and it's just mindlessly fun to immerse yourself in hours of gameplay. After spending no less then 30 hours in the game, I would sayAll I can say is that the game make a huge improvement from the previous game. Super Mario Maker 2 allows you to customize and design your own Mario platform level and download other maps that the community have built on. The game have a ton of replay value and it's just mindlessly fun to immerse yourself in hours of gameplay. After spending no less then 30 hours in the game, I would say overall Super Mario Maker 2 is a solid game.… Expand
  31. jeffbizloc
    Sep 25, 2019
    8
    It was a lot of fun to play through Super Mario Maker 2. The story mode was beaten and played probably 100 or so user made levels.

    Game(s) like: Super Mario Bros 2D games Pros: - Glad they added a story - Loved the concept of no jump levels or you had to get so many coins - Good search capability to find online levels Cons: - I wish they had better stats on the online levels    It was a lot of fun to play through Super Mario Maker 2. The story mode was beaten and played probably 100 or so user made levels.

    Game(s) like: Super Mario Bros 2D games

    Pros:
    - Glad they added a story
    - Loved the concept of no jump levels or you had to get so many coins
    - Good search capability to find online levels

    Cons:
    - I wish they had better stats on the online levels (again Nintendo achievements would have lengthened my gameplay here)
    - The versus mode was laggy for me    … Expand
  32. Refreshment
    Mar 4, 2020
    8
    I was sceptical when this sequel got announced. I wasn't sure if it was going to be more like a port from Super mario maker for the Wii u or a brand new sequel. However, when Nintendo gave more information in the nintendo direct focused on this game, i got really hyped.
    The game editor works pleasantly as in the first game, what's more, it's been improved. It's easier to create levels,    I was sceptical when this sequel got announced. I wasn't sure if it was going to be more like a port from Super mario maker for the Wii u or a brand new sequel. However, when Nintendo gave more information in the nintendo direct focused on this game, i got really hyped.
    The game editor works pleasantly as in the first game, what's more, it's been improved. It's easier to create levels, and lots of elements that weren't before have been added. But the most important thing is that new graphics inspired in Super Mario 3D world are available to create and play with, which are really delightful and ideal for a new super mario 2D game.
    The way yo can play levels created by the community works in the same way as in the first Mario maker. In addition, it's quite simple use filters in order to find what you're looking for, so you won't get lost. The only issue i find is that the browser is old fashioned. To look for a specific level it's necessary to introduce its ID. I reckon that we should be able to introduce the name of the levels we're searching for.
    One of the new things that caught my eye was the story mode. It's a great idea for those players who don't have an online subscription and for those who just like to exploit the whole game and enjoy the experience all the gamemodes bring. Moreover, Nintendo one more time has demonstrated that is the best company creating levels; all of them have top quality.
    The main problem this game has is its online mode, which is really disappointing. I don't understand why this service works so well in games like Splatoon 2 or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and works so bad in this one. Both competitive and cooperative modes are literally unplayable due to the lag. It's a pity that a gamemode with such a big potential are not able to play in proper conditions.    … Expand
  33. Neatqt
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Cast: 6/10
    Story: 6/10
    Fun: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  34. BayEzio
    May 12, 2021
    8
    Fine game. Worth a try at discount. It’s hard to find a good level on popular , you must find good levels from internet. Story mode is fine. Making levels is fine
  35. Ghazman2019
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    This game is a blast! You can create your dream level within Mario Maker 2 and get to play thousands of levels created by anyone. its a must buy for any Switch owner!
  36. TecherFi
    Jul 6, 2019
    8
    Quality game that has a lot more to add compared to the first Mario Maker. The only concern is that the multiplayer connection and how it lags the majority of the time. Great game other than that!
  37. UwUSlayerr
    Jul 18, 2019
    8
    Super Mario Maker 2 takes the original game and expands on it and every way possible. The sequal to the acclaimed Super Mario Maker adds tons of new items, themes, and game modes. Making your own Mario levels is quite fun and requires lots of creativity and is super fun and rewarding. Playing others levels online is one of, if not, the best part! Individuals tend to be more creative andSuper Mario Maker 2 takes the original game and expands on it and every way possible. The sequal to the acclaimed Super Mario Maker adds tons of new items, themes, and game modes. Making your own Mario levels is quite fun and requires lots of creativity and is super fun and rewarding. Playing others levels online is one of, if not, the best part! Individuals tend to be more creative and experimental than Nintendo, allowing for many fresh experiences. Overall, the game is a great time but gets old rather quickly and is not quite as addicting as other Switch titles.… Expand
  38. NoahPro
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    Mario Maker 2 improves on the original Mario Maker in many ways. The inclusion of more tools and enemies like the on and off switches allow for interesting level concepts that couldn't of been achieved in the original. The new Story Mode has many levels made by Nintendo that will keep those don't want to play online levels occupied. However, the level creation in this game is nowhere nearMario Maker 2 improves on the original Mario Maker in many ways. The inclusion of more tools and enemies like the on and off switches allow for interesting level concepts that couldn't of been achieved in the original. The new Story Mode has many levels made by Nintendo that will keep those don't want to play online levels occupied. However, the level creation in this game is nowhere near as intuitive as in the original since there is no stylus this time around, so the easiest way to create a level is in handheld mode. Also, the online multiplayer option is mostly a slow mess without proper servers which makes the whole experience kind of a let down. This still does not distract from the fact that this game is perfect for those who want to bring their level ideas to life in an easy and fun way, as well as play many greatly designed levels in Course World. Overall this game is a must have for any 2D Mario fan.… Expand
  39. BetaZ
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
    This game is amazing But it has a few flaws. Some of the story levels are Frustrating as Hell Just a nitpick but some levels people make are just bad. But the game as a lot of good things to. The story is fun to play through the levels in the story most of the time are fun and playing other peoples good levels is so cool seeing what people come up with. and making levels is amazing. So iThis game is amazing But it has a few flaws. Some of the story levels are Frustrating as Hell Just a nitpick but some levels people make are just bad. But the game as a lot of good things to. The story is fun to play through the levels in the story most of the time are fun and playing other peoples good levels is so cool seeing what people come up with. and making levels is amazing. So i know what you are thinking why is your score only a 8 well for me the game gets boring after a while of playing i played for a week and started to play smash afterwards. This probably would not happen to a lot of people but it happen to me. But overall the game is a fun game experience.… Expand
  40. Bradaloop
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    Overall a large improvement from the previous game - the increased amount of items and extra game styles alongside the addition of a barebones but incredibly fun world editor make this the definitive Mario-making experience. Story mode is a good introduction to various interesting mechanics and ideas (however short it may be) and serves as an interactive part of the new tutorials added toOverall a large improvement from the previous game - the increased amount of items and extra game styles alongside the addition of a barebones but incredibly fun world editor make this the definitive Mario-making experience. Story mode is a good introduction to various interesting mechanics and ideas (however short it may be) and serves as an interactive part of the new tutorials added to this game. Detailing how to increase fun and remove frustration for a potential player, these new tutorials help less experienced players focus on making quality levels. This focus on promoting good level design to new players coupled with the ability to 'boo' a level means most levels you come across are enjoyable as opposed to the mixed bag you'd often find in the first game.

    Unfortunately the online is subpar and the transition from Wii U to Switch has been to the controls of Mario Maker 2's detriment - touch screen is practically required and even then it doesn't match the experience of the dual-screen gamepad and TV play the Wii U allowed.    … Expand
  41. Tronius
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    Sin duda era necesario que apareciera también en Switch. las novedades que trae lo hacen bastante diferente.

    En este caso se siente mucho más variado y con un filtro mucho mejor para encontrarte niveles en la dificultad que prefieras, sobre todo en el Modo desafío, donde clarisimamente separará niveles muy dificiles de los muy fáciles, haciendo que estés cómodo con tu nivel de juego.    Sin duda era necesario que apareciera también en Switch. las novedades que trae lo hacen bastante diferente.

    En este caso se siente mucho más variado y con un filtro mucho mejor para encontrarte niveles en la dificultad que prefieras, sobre todo en el Modo desafío, donde clarisimamente separará niveles muy dificiles de los muy fáciles, haciendo que estés cómodo con tu nivel de juego.

    El tema que me sorprendió fue la posibilidad de jugar online, a modo cooperativo y competitivo, pero la lástima es que a día de hoy (2 meses después) aún no hayan dado indicios de solucionar los grandes problemas de Lag que sufre cada vez que juegas sea competitivo o sea cooperativo. La idea y el formato es bueno, pero técnicamente funciona muy mal a día de hoy, quizá la próxima actualización lo arregle, pero aún seguimos esperando.

    El punto negativo de salida fue que entre esos servicios online no estuviera el jugar con amigos, aunque anunciaron que estaría, así que no me molesto por ello hasta que actualicen.

    Por lo demás, los 4 estilos típicos con sus novedades siguen expandiendo las ideas y los diferentes niveles que se pueden crear y luego el estilo nuevo de Mario 3D World dando otra vuelta de tuerca con la esperanza, además, de que aparezcan más estilos diferentes. Veremos como va en un futuro y si se actualiza de verdad dejando un juego a la altura de los mejores de creación    … Expand
  42. Maskyboo
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    Its almost everything a mario maker fan wants, and some stuff that they didnt know they wanted until they got it
  43. Akuza
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    It does what it says on the tin, my only issue with the game is that it is difficult to build levels in docked mode not impossible, but difficult.

    This is the definitive way to play mario, with infinite levels, i would always recommend this over super mario bros U deluxe.
  44. Myroyes
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Super Mario Maker 2 plays well to the strengths of the 2D Mario formula. The game provides the tools and you provide the creativity. Gameplay: Super Mario Maker 2 is arguably the definitive 2D Mario game. With a variety of game modes and the tools for boundless creation, Super Mario Maker 2 invites the player to create, play, and enjoy everything it has to offer.

    Story: The story mode    Super Mario Maker 2 plays well to the strengths of the 2D Mario formula. The game provides the tools and you provide the creativity. Gameplay: Super Mario Maker 2 is arguably the definitive 2D Mario game. With a variety of game modes and the tools for boundless creation, Super Mario Maker 2 invites the player to create, play, and enjoy everything it has to offer.

    Story: The story mode in Super Mario Maker 2 is simple but enjoyable. Your goal is to rebuild Peach’s castle by completing a series of over 100 levels specifically designed by Nintendo to showcase the tools at your disposal in the game. Multiplayer: The multiplayer aspect of the game is how you will share and play levels with players around the world. Levels can be liked/disliked, commented on, and even downloaded to play offline. The co-op and competition modes are interesting concepts in theory however are not as seamless as they should be with lag and connection drops occurring frequently.

    Visuals/Style: Simply put, Super Mario Maker 2 looks fantastic docked and undocked. The game is bright, crisp, and fun to look at.

    Conclusion: Super Mario Maker 2 is worthwhile buy for any Nintendo Switch owners that crave a good 2D platformer. Whether you want to create or just play, Super Mario Maker 2 has something for everyone.    … Expand
  45. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅86%
    A lot more fun than the first game as there is so much more to do in this one.
  46. Jax6938
    Feb 21, 2020
    8
    While the courses and toolkit are outstanding, but the online frankly does not work well at all
  47. SirSoil
    Feb 28, 2020
    8
    Super Mario Maker 2 is a great sequel with new features modes and better online, however with all of these positive features they ruined the game with some terrible handling. I’m referring to you the building levels feature the prime feature, it’s very hard and boring to control unlink the first game which was very easy. I’m happy we got more tools and ways to build but you can’t build theSuper Mario Maker 2 is a great sequel with new features modes and better online, however with all of these positive features they ruined the game with some terrible handling. I’m referring to you the building levels feature the prime feature, it’s very hard and boring to control unlink the first game which was very easy. I’m happy we got more tools and ways to build but you can’t build the way you want because it’s difficult to make levels. However the levels it self are amazing, the online is waaay better than last time big improvements were made. The single player is alright has a story mode which not bad it works, I just wish if they had more uniqueness and charm to them. Speaking of charm this game doesn’t have any which is a bummer, also the amiibo costumes are gone. The reason is because now you can play up to 4 players which is amazing, but doesn’t make sense to remove the Amiibo Costumes Feature. Super Mario Maker 2 is an incredible game with its levels online and creativity, however the absence of The charm of the last game and the terrible way to build levels make the game go down a lot I just wish they forced more on the charm and building. (Good 3/5) Give It A Try!… Expand
  48. Simoss13
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    This game has taken too many hours of my life!
    I may as well review after the final major patch update and I won't be renewing my online account which expires soon.
    I was really looking forward to this game once announced and excited to design and play. With each update the game has grown to something wonderful. I enjoyed making levels and proud on showing the world my hours of work in    This game has taken too many hours of my life!
    I may as well review after the final major patch update and I won't be renewing my online account which expires soon.
    I was really looking forward to this game once announced and excited to design and play. With each update the game has grown to something wonderful.
    I enjoyed making levels and proud on showing the world my hours of work in designing. However the game has some issues that mildly annoy me:
    - The main menu interface I feel is not over intuitive. Why my maker profile and my costume selections in completely different areas of the game? Me checking and customizing my profile should be in one spot.
    - I cannot search levels using words like "Bowser" and getting Bowser named levels as a filter option
    - I cannot copy and re-upload my levels if I want to make a change. Have to delete and re-upload the same level with a change instead of having two levels uploaded, really don't like that.
    -No 100 lives challenge. Having endless mode you don't get a finale and your progress seems empty.
    I had fun playing the game but my passion faded as I feel 90% of user levels were... less desirable, but that has little to do with the game itself.
    I recommend buying, playing and learning some mechanics. This game at least upskills you in gaming in general    … Expand
  49. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Impressive what can be done with a pair of pipes and some goombas. It may take a few hours to build a decent level, but the result and the simplicity to create them is the best of the game. Of course if you are like me, more than playing the levels that the community has created than creating them, you will have a more challenging classic super mario with infinity of levels. Essential.
  50. Garflelf
    Aug 3, 2020
    8
    While this is better than SMM1 because of its improved content, you have to pay to play other people's levels, which I cannot ignore whatsoever! Money is not always the key to success Nintendo! 8/10
    The 2/10 is for the p2p crap.
  51. PsychoJoona
    May 8, 2021
    8
    What is the deal with Nintendo and story modes? Smash story mode was bad and then Mario Maker 2? Disappointing really... But I would say Mario Maker 2 is better than Smash Ultimate. Making level is really fun and I really like how easy levels are to do so 8/10!
  52. GamePlayer77
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    A big improvement to the original game, adding fun things like a story-like mode. That story mode however, could have had more improvements. Aside from that, the editor, level hub, and challenges bring a new experience to the table.
  53. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    The free updates we got where amazing and being able to not only be able to create your own levels but turn them into a world for other to play is what all Mario kids dreamed of. theirs so much content in this game it's worth every cent
  54. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    8
    Very fun if you want to get down and dirty and make some cool levels, or just wanna shut off your brain and crank out some platforming
  55. theonelog
    May 10, 2023
    8
    A fun game that lets you express your creativity in many ways. A variety of tools have been introduced which makes it an improvement over the Wii U and 3DS games before it. A fun time to mess around. Nothing special but worth it if you have a creative mind. 8/10
  56. ND-Bringer
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    The ultimate Super Mario Bros level maker is now available on the go! I swear the only reason I didn't play it at first was because I lacked the inspiration to create new levels. Back on the Wii U, players weren't allowed to simply have all the building items in arms reach. Players had to wait nine real life days in order to unlock these items. So if you wanted to build the level of yourThe ultimate Super Mario Bros level maker is now available on the go! I swear the only reason I didn't play it at first was because I lacked the inspiration to create new levels. Back on the Wii U, players weren't allowed to simply have all the building items in arms reach. Players had to wait nine real life days in order to unlock these items. So if you wanted to build the level of your dreams, you would have to play a game of back and forth with the date and time settings. But now, ultimate power is now at your fingertips! Though I personally prefer not to use the touch screen on my Switch.

    I'd say the best addition of this game is the world map maker, currently it's only limited to having Super Mario World theming. But the fact that I have the ability to place alive icons, alternate routes, toad houses to go with my stages it takes me back to the days of my childhood, drawing my own Mario levels for fun. Their's even a solo mode if you want to search for inspiration and challenge Nintendo staff levels. Life is good!

    One of the most important elements of video game design is freedom. The more options you give your players, the more enjoyable the game becomes. So this sequel is a big step in the right direction. However I will say the best way to enjoy this game, is to have other people try out your levels. Whether they be local or online, the true joy that comes from creating levels is seeing the people enjoy themselves while playing them.    … Expand
  57. YokoHugo
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  58. Frankonmeanie
    Jul 22, 2021
    8
    The unlimited nature and great gameplay mechanics of this game makes it one of the best games you can buy from Nintendo. Mario Maker 2 allows to not only play Mario courses created and uploaded by other people from around the world but also allows you to make your own extremely easily. There are course making sessions given to you in the game itself however this is not really necessary dueThe unlimited nature and great gameplay mechanics of this game makes it one of the best games you can buy from Nintendo. Mario Maker 2 allows to not only play Mario courses created and uploaded by other people from around the world but also allows you to make your own extremely easily. There are course making sessions given to you in the game itself however this is not really necessary due to the easy to use tools for the course building. If you have a switch then you must buy this game because their is so much to do and explore.… Expand
  59. Jattaman
    Oct 8, 2022
    8
    Ottimo episodio della serie, con un editor completissimo e una longevità praticamente infinita, grazie ai livelli creati dagli utenti.
  60. Toffeltrasa
    Jan 15, 2022
    8
    Nintendo really said: If you hate the New Super mario Bros games so much, then make it yourself.
    One of the most expertly crafted games in the platforming genre.
  61. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    This concept was much more interesting the first time, but the sequel is really great in its own right with lots of new content. Most of the stages that others made are unplayable trash, but every once in a while you find a real gem of a level. The single player is also great.
  62. GamingT2009
    May 11, 2022
    8
    This game is very fun, however, it does have problems. I'm going to talk about the positives before I go over the negatives. The overall content is packed. You can make the Mario level of your dreams. However, there is more to it than making your levels, there's also a campaign that allows you to play levels created by Nintendo to rebuild Princess Peaches castle. This allows you to unlockThis game is very fun, however, it does have problems. I'm going to talk about the positives before I go over the negatives. The overall content is packed. You can make the Mario level of your dreams. However, there is more to it than making your levels, there's also a campaign that allows you to play levels created by Nintendo to rebuild Princess Peaches castle. This allows you to unlock more items for you to mess around with within the main maker part of the game. Another thing is the vast amount of levels to play in the maker world. You can upload your levels for the world to see, or play others made by other people. And, with the version 3 update, you can make your worlds, which is like making your own Mario GAME. This is got to be Mario Maker 2 biggest part. Now let's talk about the main issues with this game. The Multiplayer sucks. It is so laggy and is unplayable at times. You could have made the multiplayer single player and it would still be laggy. That's how bad it is. Plus, once you have done with the campaign. If you don't often play other peoples world, it gets kind of dull, that's the main reason why I don't play the game often. However, this game is great fun, and I highly recommend it if your a fan of Mario and sandbox type games.… Expand
  63. ImNotAngryAtVG
    May 27, 2022
    8
    This game is endless, really. I have never seen this much creativity in one game ever since minecraft. People make new levels all the time. The only nitpicks i have about this game is 2 things. Why can't i search normally? Why do i have to use codes? -1 for that There is no quality control. You can make a messy level and if you're good enough, you can submit it. -1 for that.
  64. gabrielp504
    Jul 13, 2022
    8
    The concept of creating Mario levels is genius, I really like it! its a fun game and sharing your courses with the world is fun too, I wish the online mode wasn't very laggy but putting that aside its a good game.
  65. Han_theReal
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    It's like Mario Bros, just better!
    You have the "adventure mode" where you have to complete levels created by Nintendo, or you just build your own levels or play levels from people around the world.
    CREATIVITY
  66. saplign
    Feb 2, 2023
    8
    kinda good‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  67. eThot
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Good additions to the original. On/Off blocks being the best ones. Dab on all the haters, cause this game rocks.
  68. GT9
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    I recently played Super Mario Maker 2 and I have to say, it's a fantastic game. The level design is top-notch and there's so much variety in the types of levels you can create. The controls are tight and responsive, making it easy to jump and maneuver through levels. The addition of new power-ups like the Super Mario 3D World cat suit adds new dimensions to gameplay. The only reason II recently played Super Mario Maker 2 and I have to say, it's a fantastic game. The level design is top-notch and there's so much variety in the types of levels you can create. The controls are tight and responsive, making it easy to jump and maneuver through levels. The addition of new power-ups like the Super Mario 3D World cat suit adds new dimensions to gameplay. The only reason I don't give it a perfect score is that the online multiplayer can be a bit glitchy at times. Overall, I highly recommend Super Mario Maker 2 to any fans of platformers or Mario games in general.… Expand
  69. 34elraaK
    Mar 21, 2023
    8
    must play, fun game. just stay away from multiplayer versus. filler filler filler
  70. TheNapol
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    This game in its prime was honestly 10/10, but with lack of support from Nintendo and the over abundance of the “satisfying” levels kinda made me fall off of it. This game added a whole lot to SMM1 but also kinda didn’t. It feels like just one new game style when it said “Extra Games Styles” was kinda off to me. There also wasn’t that much added if you look at it. I’m not saying it feltThis game in its prime was honestly 10/10, but with lack of support from Nintendo and the over abundance of the “satisfying” levels kinda made me fall off of it. This game added a whole lot to SMM1 but also kinda didn’t. It feels like just one new game style when it said “Extra Games Styles” was kinda off to me. There also wasn’t that much added if you look at it. I’m not saying it felt like a rip off, but I’m saying that it feels like they just put Mario maker on switch just because they had to put it on and they added some extra parts to say “Hey! This game is brand new!” But even with all of these complaints, the things that they did add was fun like link, world maker, story mode, and multiplayer. Would be 10/10 if Nintendo gave this game the splatoon treatment and added new updates all of the time.… Expand
  71. CuteDuckk12
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    Great game! You can build and explore levels! There is a great story mode! But the search feature is not that great... But there is also infinite mode!
  72. Cer2xrafa
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    Le daría un 9 o 10, pero su dependencia al online, le resta mucho a este gran título, lleno de contenido y con un sistema de creación de niveles inmejorable, un modo historia entretenido y un abanico de opciones de juego online increíble.
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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!
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. FrothySlider
    Jul 3, 2019
    4
    If you want to play Mario levels made by friends and family then you will most likely enjoy this game, however there is a staggering amount of things wrong that can't go unstated. Super Mario Maker 2 is a game so outdated that it feels odd seeing something so under featured in this decade.

    Finding and Playing courses: Super Mario Maker 2 lacks the ability to search for courses and users    If you want to play Mario levels made by friends and family then you will most likely enjoy this game, however there is a staggering amount of things wrong that can't go unstated. Super Mario Maker 2 is a game so outdated that it feels odd seeing something so under featured in this decade.

    Finding and Playing courses: Super Mario Maker 2 lacks the ability to search for courses and users based on name, and instead uses an archaic course id method. All the recommended courses are either based on mass popularity, or how new they are. Hot courses work okay as an in-between.

    Endless mode: Endless challenge is a survival mode base solely off of difficult and not popularity. This means on the harder difficulty you will be bombarded with troll levels and dev exits galore. Nothing beats the experience of being one level away from your top score with 3 lives left. Then the next 3 levels you play kill you in the first second and you lose. There are no mechanics to prevent invisible thwomps directly above spawn.

    Multiplayer: 1. No multiplayer with friends online. I don't care if it comes late, its not here now. 2. There is a tag you can add to your stage that specifies multiplayer. From what I've seen, that doesn't matter in multiplayer mode. The majority of stages I've gotten in vs mode don't have the multiplayer tag. This means you will probably be playing stages meant for 1 player with 3 other people crowding the screen. It goes without saying but the lag is terrible, as to be expected with nintendo switch online.

    Vs Mode: This one might seem nit picky but it is definitely worth bring up. To win in vs the only thing that matters is finishing first. If you get to the flags poll after 1 second the match ends. Anyone that didn't get first gets counted as losing. I have a potential fix for this. When the first player finishes a 30 second timer starts. Whoever gets 2nd place wins but gains less Elo than first. 3rd stays nuetral and 4th loses. Anyone who doesn't finish in the 30 seconds also loses. This rewards players for playing consistently well instead of the all or nothing system it has now.

    Level design: Playing this game you will most likely encounter droves of cheap troll levels. This isn't Mario Maker's fault. What is Mario Maker's fault is how it handles checkpoints. When submitting a level online you need to beat it without checkpoints. The intention is for people to be so proficient that they can beat their level without them. The reality is that no-one uses checkpoints because "If I have to beat it without checkpoints why should they get them."

    Missing content: First thing is amiibo. Every amigo costume has been cut from this game, removing potential theming and also acting as a middle finger to anyone who bought them for Mario Maker 1. An even bigger let down is a lack of level sets, or world maps. If you look at any Mario rom hacks most of them are a world or continuous levels. The ability to make a full game instead of separated, unrelated levels is something rom hackers have been doing for over a decade.

    Short list of other missing content: Dolphins, urchins, charging chucks, Thunder Chuck winged platforms, Timed platforms, Frog suit, Hammer suit (not the maker one), Penguin suit, Squirrel suit, double cherry, Mountain theme, Koopalings, Mini mushroom, Boomerangs, Blue koopa, disco shells, Fuzzies, Spike, Tethered platforms, and permeable slopes are just a few of the missing features. I don't think its much to ask for nintendo to do with Mario what fans have been doing with rom hacks for years.

    There are other major problems with this game like how it requires Nintendo Switch Online to play ANY online courses, and the clunky controls of making courses in docked mode. This game isn't good. It's carried by its community. If rom hacks were more accessible then this wouldn't exist. the biggest praise I can give this game is that many levels are better than the official Mario games. At the end of the day though, the most impressive thing about Mario Maker 2 is how under featured and out of date it is.    … Expand
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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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

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  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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