Super Mario Maker 2

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 968 Ratings

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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
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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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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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