Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars

 Wii U
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 11, 2015
    90
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is very reminiscent of Lemmings, as the goal is to guide Mario and friends through levels by manipulating objects around them, instead of directly controlling them. Creating inventive ways to avoid hazards and collect coins make each level a challenging, but endearing, experience.
  2. Attack of the Fanboy
    Mar 4, 2015
    90
    A perfect cross-buy option for puzzle lovers, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is the next great entry in the long running series. This time adding new mechanics and the online level sharing to create near infinite possibilities.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    Apr 29, 2015
    80
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is enjoyable but rather easy, even in later stages.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Mar 10, 2015
    80
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is a hugely enjoyable action puzzler with some really fantastic ideas and mechanics. The sharing feature is easily the biggest draw, and the possibility of fresh content being available for years to come is enormously exciting.
  6. GamesRadar+
    Mar 5, 2015
    80
    Although it remains a simple - and for the most part unchanged - concept, the Mario vs. Donkey Kong formula has been honed to near-perfection over the years. Tipping Stars is far from revolutionary, but for quick bursts of action-puzzling, there’s little better. While the cast of robotic minis might be brainless, the game they star in is anything but.
  7. Hobby Consolas
    Mar 23, 2015
    78
    Donkey Kong Tipping Stars is a great game for beginners but it has low difficulty for hardcore players. It may be short, but its Bonus Levels and the Editor Mode can give a lot of funny moments. Anyway, it's not a revolutionary game.
  8. IGN Italia
    Mar 11, 2015
    75
    A smart and solid game, with a lack of levels that will probably be filled by the community shared creations.
  9. Gamer.nl
    Mar 11, 2015
    75
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars! is again a Lemmings - like game from Nintendo, but it adds cross-buy, a level editor and online functionalities. The solid puzzle game franchise is a bit more modern that way, but the additions are not really inventive.
  10. InsideGamer.nl
    Mar 11, 2015
    75
    As always it is a great feeling to puzzle your cutesy Mini's all the way to the end door. It is solid puzzle-gameplay with a happy feel to it, but it does not really excite us. Nothing new is added to the franchise and the TV does not add anything to the game besides better graphics.
  11. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Mar 5, 2015
    75
    Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars insures us that this series is still just fun and addictive as ever. Its new online ‘tipping’ system is original, and gives gamers more incentive to keep building.

Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best Wii U Game of 2015
20
#20 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
27
#27 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 73
  3. Negative: 11 out of 73
  1. EFYevan
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    This game is really clever! I love the infinite possibilities with the sharing of levels - this gives it a perfect score for replayability!This game is really clever! I love the infinite possibilities with the sharing of levels - this gives it a perfect score for replayability! Reminds me of Pushmo with all the possibilities for unique ideas. The tipping feature is a nice touch - I think Nintendo should do some sort of contest where the person who gets the most "tipping stars" receives a job offer to work on their next game! Love the cross-play - please include this in the future as well! 10/10 Well done again, Nintendo!… Full Review »
  2. patrickres9
    Mar 5, 2015
    10
    I wonder if "mainstream" video game media outlets are angry that the other console's AAA titles are flopping, and are trying to paint a moreI wonder if "mainstream" video game media outlets are angry that the other console's AAA titles are flopping, and are trying to paint a more sour light around the big N. That's really the only way to explain giving this game anything less then an 8. Anyway:

    It's a nifty puzzle game, akin to Lemmings. You're trying to use the environment to funnel your ally to the end, all the while collecting stars and other things along the way. It's a very crisp game with extremely fun puzzle mechanics. The tipping feature adds a very nice touch as well.

    But alas, we could be playing "blockbuster titles" that are essentially 5 hour games, with 4 hours consisting of cut scenes and quick time events, all the while sites like IGN convince us at that $60, its the cat's meow.    … Full Review »
  3. wariano
    Mar 12, 2015
    10
    because I love this game because this very well at first levels are easy but some are increasing the difficulty and what iso that this gamebecause I love this game because this very well at first levels are easy but some are increasing the difficulty and what iso that this game would give a closed 10 is that you can create levels and share with others the world… Full Review »
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