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  1. Aug 17, 2023
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Such a creative and well made game! Building your own Mario levels is obviously an amazing concept that I'm surprised wasn't worked on properly until now. And as a plus, you get an adventure mode, and an inconsistent multiplayer mode that's still fun nonetheless.
  9. May 22, 2023
    10
    This game should be a considered a must play and is an absolute must-buy on the Switch. This game is awesome, no doubt.
    10/10
  10. May 20, 2023
    10
    A dream come true
    This game is everything a sequel to Super Mario Maker should be and went above and beyond adding online 2d Mario for the first time ever, sure it had it’s flaws, but it improved a lot over time. All of the updates were solid, none felt like let-downs or included anything that should have been there at launch like check points in SMM. This game in my opinion the best game ever.
  11. 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
  12. 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.)
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  13. 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!
  14. 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!
  15. 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
  16. Mar 21, 2023
    8
    must play, fun game. just stay away from multiplayer versus. filler filler filler
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Feb 2, 2023
    8
    kinda good‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎
  20. Jan 28, 2023
    2
    I get bored with all the boring stages.
    Not enough additional elements for 2.
    No Frog Mario or Tanuki Mario.
    Online service is now charged.
  21. Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Just a blast, infinite levels is so fun! Play this game, I really love it, spent 50 hours on it on the first two weeks
  22. 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.
  23. Dec 30, 2022
    0
    This is the worse video game... to exist. How hard is it to make a hitbox around a square box! Apparently very hard because everything thing in this game doesn't work. It's that Nintendo has given up updating this game after 1 year. If you enjoy a dead community who makes the same refreshing levels over and over. If you enjoy the worse match making and insane lag! Input delay isThis is the worse video game... to exist. How hard is it to make a hitbox around a square box! Apparently very hard because everything thing in this game doesn't work. It's that Nintendo has given up updating this game after 1 year. If you enjoy a dead community who makes the same refreshing levels over and over. If you enjoy the worse match making and insane lag! Input delay is inconsistent. Multiplayer versus games use single player levels. Even though there is a tag for multiplayer levels. This game is unfinished. This game could be great if Nintendo puts some effort into it. Fix Mario Maker 2 please! Expand
  24. Dec 16, 2022
    9
    Very good game, but too few updates. And the hype faded away too quickly ):
  25. 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
  26. Dec 4, 2022
    9
    "A transcendent experience that will only continue to improve over time" siiiu
  27. 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.
  28. Nov 2, 2022
    3
    This game simply doesn't work in a few ways. First, it just isn't well suited for the switch hardware. Making levels is tedious without the gamepad for the Wii U. Second, most of the levels you encounter are bizarrely hard nonsense. If you want to fail over and over, this is the game for you. There's a reason that game developers are the ones with jobs making games... playing random'sThis game simply doesn't work in a few ways. First, it just isn't well suited for the switch hardware. Making levels is tedious without the gamepad for the Wii U. Second, most of the levels you encounter are bizarrely hard nonsense. If you want to fail over and over, this is the game for you. There's a reason that game developers are the ones with jobs making games... playing random's levels (the main premise of this game) is a miserable experience. Expand
  29. 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
  30. Oct 10, 2022
    10
    Incroyable j'adore ,permet de libérer ta créativité.Vous pouvez jouer aux niveaux des autre,même créé des monde!!
  31. Oct 8, 2022
    8
    Ottimo episodio della serie, con un editor completissimo e una longevità praticamente infinita, grazie ai livelli creati dagli utenti.
  32. 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.
  33. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is so good, all the things you do has a purpose. i love everyhing this game offers
  34. 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
  35. Jul 30, 2022
    8
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  36. 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.
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  37. 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.
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  38. Jul 22, 2022
    0
    Mario Maker 2 is not a great game. The game has so much potential and could be an extraordinary game but Nintendo fails to add the resources needed. Me and my brother had created a Mario Maker 2 level that needed to take place across multiple worlds. Though the game only allowed us to have two worlds! In fact when we tried to make a third world it deleted half of our second world. The gameMario Maker 2 is not a great game. The game has so much potential and could be an extraordinary game but Nintendo fails to add the resources needed. Me and my brother had created a Mario Maker 2 level that needed to take place across multiple worlds. Though the game only allowed us to have two worlds! In fact when we tried to make a third world it deleted half of our second world. The game fails to give cool resources like npcs, more than two worlds, and changing the graphics between worlds without resetting your progress. The game could use way more building tools, mechanics, and enemies. The game would be cool if you could connect multiple levels as one world. If you were to build a simpler level and less care about the complexity, the game is a blast! Though I hate to say it but a great idea for a game was put at waste and I recommend Minecraft over this game until Nintendo can fix up its lack of resources. Expand
  39. 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.
  40. Jun 30, 2022
    10
    this game is so good. has so many content and the challenges is so funny yes!
  41. Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome, no doubt. When I got this game one Christmas, I was miserable because Mom told me I wouldn't get any presents. So while my brothers were rejoicing about getting theirs, I was miserable about being the only one who didn't get any. But Mom got my back and told me she DID get me my game. I was ECSTATIC.
    With all the selling-out done, though, I'd like to start praising
    This game is awesome, no doubt. When I got this game one Christmas, I was miserable because Mom told me I wouldn't get any presents. So while my brothers were rejoicing about getting theirs, I was miserable about being the only one who didn't get any. But Mom got my back and told me she DID get me my game. I was ECSTATIC.
    With all the selling-out done, though, I'd like to start praising the game for its extremely catchy soundtrack, especially its title screen should you be playing in the SMW mode onwards. It's just SO nostalgic. Now only that, there's several customization options available, proving Nintendo loves their variety.
    My only problem was that there were loads of Story Mode missions that were **** to do. But it was fun, especially when I had Luigi to lend a hand. You'll understand when YOU play the game.
    Also, Course World is amazing, as you can see other people's creations. Multiplayer Versus, in particular, is pretty damn cool, even though I barely win.
    Anyways, to conclude, it was a good concept for us to make our own levels in the first game, but THIS game blew it out of the park with TONS of content. If you want to try this game out to see for yourself, go for it!
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  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. Feb 15, 2022
    10
    I love 2D Mario, and just when I thought Nintendo wouldn't do anything interesting with it anymore, they released the original Mario Maker and completely recaptured the magic! And this is a more than worthy sequel! I want to thank everyone who provided endless amount of fun Mario action through this amazing tool!
  46. Feb 11, 2022
    10
    Great game. I think it is good because you get to make mario levels+in“worldbot” make the world
  47. Feb 5, 2022
    9
    Бесконечная игра про марио.
    Хороший редактор уровней, классические механики, бесконечный игровой процесс - маст хэв для свитча.
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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).
  52. Dec 14, 2021
    4
    A very bad game in comparison to mario maker on Wii U, I lived that game but this one doesn't fix the originals issues, loses a ton of personality and in general is just sad.
    First the campaign: the levels feel either extremely easy, extremely tedious or like troll levels. In comparison to the original, where the campaign showed of ideas for you to create.
    Onto the multi-player: The new
    A very bad game in comparison to mario maker on Wii U, I lived that game but this one doesn't fix the originals issues, loses a ton of personality and in general is just sad.
    First the campaign: the levels feel either extremely easy, extremely tedious or like troll levels. In comparison to the original, where the campaign showed of ideas for you to create.
    Onto the multi-player: The new main multi-player mode is quite terrible in comparison to the original, where it was fun to play a few stages and challenge yourself. I am not trying to say the endless mode is terrible, it would be a fine addition but it's a bad replacement for the originals 100 mario challenge. Next on the list is all the online stages still being just a bunch of clumsy crap, haven't a lot except for a boo button existing (funny how a 7+ game does have it but youtube which is like 13+ doesn't) and the mario maker bookmarks page doesn't work anymore. The online multi-player is terrible and would be better of not existing, one device co-op is also weird since you have to download the stage before playing! The final thing is the world creator, which would be amazing if it wasn't as simple as it gets.
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  53. Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Siempre he sido fan de Mario Bros y este juego me parecio casi perfecto, solo por el unico detalle de que necesitas Online para casi todo, pero me gusto mucho la mecanica de este juego que es crear tus propios niveles
  54. 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
  55. Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Есть Русский язык. Вроде все просто и ограниченно маревом, а на деле возможностей безгранично много)
  56. 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
  57. Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This game is great Mario maker was goo and this is just as good if not better. I highly recommend this not much else to say.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
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  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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!
  64. May 2, 2021
    10
    The game is very fun, it has a story mode, although this is not very large, it is fun because of the levels it has to play. In addition, the online levels, made by people from different parts of the world, are very creative, so the game is entertaining.
  65. Apr 29, 2021
    10
    Я могу назвать эту игру одной из лучших всех игр, что я пробовал на Nintendo Switch!
    В неё можно возвращаться бесконечно и играть бесконечно!
    Загруженные в Интернет уровни другими игроками поражают своим разнообразием. Очень интересно выполнен режим Истории ( Online
    Я могу назвать эту игру одной из лучших всех игр, что я пробовал на Nintendo Switch!
    В неё можно возвращаться бесконечно и играть бесконечно!
    Загруженные в Интернет уровни другими игроками поражают своим разнообразием. Очень интересно выполнен режим Истории ( Online
  66. Apr 24, 2021
    10
    How did this game die out so fast? This game is absolutely amazing, especially after the updates to it. YOU CAN MAKE A MARIO GAME. All the bashing this game gets is completely overdone, man.
  67. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    This is the best game for when your on the go or if your just board its so when your days gone bad this can just brighten your day
  68. Apr 5, 2021
    0
    It's a very creative game, with several challenging stages, and others that are easier, new mechanics and great gameplay.
    It is great for stimulating children's creativity.
  69. Apr 5, 2021
    9
    The game is amazing and is a must have on the Switch. Firstly, the story mode is so addictive with each level and I really enjoyed working my way through it to rebuild the castle. You really have a sense of success after completing the castle. Secondly, and most importantly, the community is very nice. Being able to play so many creative levels and provide feedback is awesome. I've playedThe game is amazing and is a must have on the Switch. Firstly, the story mode is so addictive with each level and I really enjoyed working my way through it to rebuild the castle. You really have a sense of success after completing the castle. Secondly, and most importantly, the community is very nice. Being able to play so many creative levels and provide feedback is awesome. I've played quite a few levels and enjoyed the majority of them, so it's nice to play through the work of talented individuals. Although I'm not creating my own levels, I think the ability to do so and now with additional content is awesome for any mario fan. Expand
  70. Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Great game. You can play together, or make your own level! Anyway, you need Switch Online for that game, and that kinda sucks. Imagine: you bought this game, but you don't have Switch Online. Anyway, game is funny.
  71. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I really love this game! It is such an amazing experience to be able to create our own levels, probably the only issue that I have with this masterpiece is making levels with the tv. We really have a lot of customization options which is awesome.
  72. 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
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  73. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best switch games, a must-play for anyone who likes creating levels or Mario platformers.
  74. Dec 23, 2020
    10
    one of my best games on nintendo switch, i played it over 300 hours
    that's enough reason to give it 10/10
    and still playing it from time to time
  75. Dec 21, 2020
    9
    A must-have for any Switch owner. It takes the basics that its Wii U version set up and perfects them. The course maker lets you make levels exactly as you can imagine them, the more recent world maker allows you to create an entire Mario game. The online gives you an almost unlimited pool of courses, the multiplayer, however, is unbearable online and almost always has intense lag. NSOA must-have for any Switch owner. It takes the basics that its Wii U version set up and perfects them. The course maker lets you make levels exactly as you can imagine them, the more recent world maker allows you to create an entire Mario game. The online gives you an almost unlimited pool of courses, the multiplayer, however, is unbearable online and almost always has intense lag. NSO takes the blame most of the time, but in my experience other online games such as Mario Kart and Smash Bros. work just fine most of the time. Sometimes there's lag, but that's rare. The opposite is true here; finding a functional online match is the exception, not the rule. But, for what it's worth, Mario Maker 2 is the best way to live your dreams of making your own Mario game. Expand
  76. Nov 23, 2020
    10
    ay it's more of the same
    good thing it's the same of the best god damn stuff ever
  77. Nov 14, 2020
    8
    ✅86%
    A lot more fun than the first game as there is so much more to do in this one.
  78. Oct 24, 2020
    9
    Really fun to make really hard levels then challenge your friends to play them and speedrun them. The level creation tools are perfect and editing with a controller is surprisingly good. The biggest problem with the game is there are a lot of garbage levels where some 5 year old got on to their big brother's switch and just spammed enemies with no effort. It is one of the best switch games.
  79. 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.
  80. Sep 19, 2020
    10
    The main game is ok. The online is there its not great...
    But thats not why you buy mario maker 2!

    Making levels and worlds for 1 -4 players.
    The community made levels and worlds.
    This game does that well.
  81. 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
  82. Sep 6, 2020
    9
    The best game for this console. Endless gameplay that gives the complexity that the player needs. You just start playing and after dozens of hours you realize that now you want to speedrun, and the game gives you this chance.
  83. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It is the only 2D Mario game you will ever need. It is so cool to see what people around the world will do.
  84. 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
  85. Aug 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Maker 2 became an important improvement from its first edition on the Wii U. It introduced many new things which made the experience entertaining enough, from new elements and a history mode to the ninji time trials, where you always try and retry just to improve your time and show your Mario-playing skills to the ranks. However, there were two things (and mainly one) which made me play the game every day for much time.

    The first one (and the main one in my opinion) is the online multiplayer feature, and more specifically, competitive multiplayer. Before the game was revealed, I was never expecting to find this on a Mario game, but one year and two months after the game release it is probably one of the best improvements the original game could have got. It is not perfect indeed, as many times you can have some bad luck and play s*** levels which I think their creator do not even know why did they publish them, but apart from that, there are many traditional short levels which can be interesting to play, or specific 4vs4 courses just for this mode. It also depends on luck many times (on the final result I mean), but when it does not, it is clearly the best feature of the game IMO.

    The second one is the world map creator, which was many times requested by the community, and it has obviously been a great addition, as you can collect game worlds to create your own Super Mario game. I did not play many worlds, but the ones I played were worth it. You can see many creative levels which you would not see normally on the most-featured published courses and which would clearly be popular if they were enoughly voted.

    Apart from those two new features, the community for Mario games is still impressive. You can proof this by playing the most popular worldwide levels. I am still impressed by how can someone make some things which for me would be impossible. But as I said, that is why the community is impressive, they can surprise you in any moment with any idea.

    In conclussion, this game is an absolute must-buy for the Nintendo Switch. I am giving it a 9/10 because I just find a problem on the game, and it is lag on online multiplayer games. Many many times, levels can be unplayable. If you want to play the game by its multiplayer, then I think this is not your game, but if you consider yourself a true Mario fan, then, go ahead.
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  86. 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.
  87. Aug 9, 2020
    10
    What An Amazing Game This Really Is. It Deserves A 10 I Don't Know Why Most Reviewers Put 9.5.Its Wonderful. It's A Must Buy Game
  88. Aug 7, 2020
    10
    The best game i've bought on the Switch, so many possibilities, and community is so creative, I just like this game.
  89. 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
  90. 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.
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  91. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This is the best game i've ever played dude. If you want a lot of fun just buy it.
  92. Aug 3, 2020
    0
    this game is a great concept, but mario. Every mario game feels like garbage to play, and this is no different
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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
  96. Jul 20, 2020
    0
    You can't play this "game" online because its P2P and lags a lot with people from another country, its innapropiate for a company like Nintendo to have P2P servers on a 2020 game. Also you have to pay Nintendo Online subcription so why P2P servers?

    Also its the same game as Super Mario Maker so i dont see the point why they just put a "2" on the name and sell the game as new
  97. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Muy pocos juegos son infinitos, pero este es el mejor sin duda de todos. Su nuevo modo historia es adictivo al igual que crear tus propios escenarios
  98. 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!
  99. Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Instead of a thousand words, it's just the best platformer with an incredibly rich level editor. It couldn't be better.
  100. 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
  101. Jun 28, 2019
    10
    This is an absolute must-buy for the Switch. It takes Mario Maker 1 and adds a huge amount of things to it. New styles, new themes, night versions of all of them, vertical levels, custom scroll, multiplayer co-op and versus both local and online, a full story mode, ...

    I could go on and on, but the tl;dr is that you owe it to yourself to get this if you even remotely enjoy platformers
    This is an absolute must-buy for the Switch. It takes Mario Maker 1 and adds a huge amount of things to it. New styles, new themes, night versions of all of them, vertical levels, custom scroll, multiplayer co-op and versus both local and online, a full story mode, ...

    I could go on and on, but the tl;dr is that you owe it to yourself to get this if you even remotely enjoy platformers in general.
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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 96 out of 98
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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.