Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

 Wii U
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 78 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 78
  3. Negative: 0 out of 78
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  1. Kill Screen
    Dec 2, 2014
    73
    By the pound, what Captain Toad offers most is interactive charm.
  2. games(TM)
    Feb 17, 2015
    70
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker may not be Nintendo Japan’s best work, then. But it’s testament to the consistently high bar that their platform developer’s internal teams have set over the past few years.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    Jan 19, 2015
    70
    A great expansion on the concept of the mini-games from Super Mario 3D World. Unfortunately, despite a lower starting price it never offers enough new elements to become truly great. You'll still enjoy every second you spend in this bright and colorful world though.
  5. Gamestyle
    Jan 12, 2015
    70
    Another good title from Nintendo, but with a bit more content, could have been a great one.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Jan 9, 2015
    70
    There's much to admire and to enjoy, but we've come to expect more from a developer of EAD Tokyo's calibre. [Jan 2014, p.114]
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  7. Level7.nu
    Jan 8, 2015
    70
    Captain Toad isn’t the deepest game in history, but it’s filled with charming graphics, clever design and a bunch of fantastic puzzles. The camera is annoying, and it tends to be a bit repetitive after a while. In any other way Captain Toad is a good choice for the puzzle fan.
  8. We Got This Covered
    Dec 30, 2014
    70
    A polished little gem, but the word "little" is key. While not brimming with content (it clocks in at about 7 hours), its brain-bending stages are a welcome dose of EAD Tokyo goodness, even if it does lack co-op.
  9. JeuxActu
    Dec 5, 2014
    70
    Captain Toad : Treasure Tracker is a cute and simple way to bring in the New Year. Although they won't keep you busy too long, Toad's adventures are well-finished, colorful and efficient enough to be worth a try.
  10. VideoGamer
    Dec 1, 2014
    70
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker isn't the most taxing puzzle game in the world, but it's well-paced and enjoyable all the same.
  11. GamesRadar+
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    While it's good to see Nintendo stepping out of its Mario comfort zone, Captain Toad just isn't versatile enough to compete in the big leagues. What would be a budget eShop no-brainer is a little too slight at a higher price.
  12. Giant Bomb
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    The little mushroom man finally gets his name on the marquee, and the result is a charming, unique, and puzzle-heavy adventure.

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Wii U Game of 2014
7
#7 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#7 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 479 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 413 out of 479
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 479
  3. Negative: 26 out of 479
  1. EFYevan
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    The BEST game for all ages of 2014! This game screams charm and never lets go for its almost 100 stages! If you love Mario games, puzzle orThe BEST game for all ages of 2014! This game screams charm and never lets go for its almost 100 stages! If you love Mario games, puzzle or platforming games, or games like Pushmo and Crashmo, this is the game for you! It's a game I can play with my 6 year old and 4 year old in the room! Well done Nintendo! 10/10… Full Review »
  2. Fancyson
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    What an amazing game! The puzzles are interesting and clever, the artwork is gorgeous (especially in HD), and the gameplay is fun andWhat an amazing game! The puzzles are interesting and clever, the artwork is gorgeous (especially in HD), and the gameplay is fun and addictive! Oh yeah, and Toad is **** adorable.… Full Review »
  3. Zilcell
    Dec 5, 2014
    10
    LMAO this $40 game is more polished and more fun than most of the $60 releases that have come out this year. People will dismiss this game forLMAO this $40 game is more polished and more fun than most of the $60 releases that have come out this year. People will dismiss this game for being a full game version of the Toad levels from 3D World, and that's a shame because this is one of the most high quality games of the year. Not quite on the level of smash bros. wii U or bayonetta 2, but the puzzles and other gameplay elements have simply been executed perfectly.… Full Review »
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