Super Mario Maker

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  • Summary: Play a countless number of intensely creative Super Mario levels from players around the globe. It’s easy enough to create your own levels with the Wii U GamePad controller that it may feel like you’re simply sketching out your ideas on paper, but you can now bring enemies and objects into aPlay a countless number of intensely creative Super Mario levels from players around the globe. It’s easy enough to create your own levels with the Wii U GamePad controller that it may feel like you’re simply sketching out your ideas on paper, but you can now bring enemies and objects into a playable course in ways you could only consider before. Violate the conventions of traditional Super Mario gameplay by blending enemies, traps and items into unexpected twists, like Piranha Plant-shooting cannons, power-up-tossing Lakitus, or even Hammer Bros. riding on Bowser while bouncing on trampolines. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. The Daily Dot
    Nov 2, 2015
    100
    Super Mario Maker is a construction tool bundled with the kind of online community Nintendo fans have always wanted.
  2. USgamer
    Sep 2, 2015
    100
    Whether you're a serious student of game design, looking to kill a few minutes with your friends' creations, or an avid enthusiast of sadism through game design, you'll find something to love in Super Mario Maker.
  3. Games Master UK
    Oct 15, 2015
    92
    There are more flexible and expansive creative tools, but none as joyous or accessible as this. [Oct 2015, p.51]
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  4. GamesRadar+
    Sep 2, 2015
    90
    Brimming with positivity and encouragement, Super Mario Maker's brilliant toy box gives you everything you need to easily create and share some truly fantastic levels.
  5. XGN
    Sep 2, 2015
    90
    Mario Maker is a must play for Wii U owners, whether they just want to make or play Mario levels. The interface is inviting and straightforward, and the way the game introduces its possibilities is amazing.
  6. Gamer.nl
    Sep 9, 2015
    85
    Super Mario Maker is a crazy fun way of taking your own spin on thirty years of Mario. It is very easy to use, you can switch between building and playing in an instance and the online experience of sharing levels with other people will keep you busy for an endless period of time.
  7. Washington Post
    Sep 15, 2015
    50
    Super Mario Maker is primarily an engine for circulating bad ideas and broken gimmicks as if there weren’t already an overabundance of them.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 173 out of 202
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 202
  3. Negative: 6 out of 202
  1. EFYevan
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Simply the best idea Nintendo has ever had! Super Mario Maker is a masterpiece that can be played and created for years to come! If you stillSimply the best idea Nintendo has ever had! Super Mario Maker is a masterpiece that can be played and created for years to come! If you still don't own a Wii U and consider yourself a gamer, now is the time to switch over to pure gaming bliss! I can't give a higher recommendation - a must own! Well done Nintendo! 10/10… Expand
  2. ViniOfficial
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Certamente foi a melhor maneira de comemorar o aniversario de uma franquia tão otima como Mario, afinal não é todo dia que um jogo faz 30Certamente foi a melhor maneira de comemorar o aniversario de uma franquia tão otima como Mario, afinal não é todo dia que um jogo faz 30 Anos, é muito facil de editar e criar fases, até os menos experientes vão saber usar, e esta cheio de coisas para fazer no jogo! Um dos melhores jogos do Wii U!… Expand
  4. rdekoch
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I've always wanted to like games with level editors but could never get into them. Nintendo gives users a surprisingly granular level ofI've always wanted to like games with level editors but could never get into them. Nintendo gives users a surprisingly granular level of options using intuitive controls. It's immediately addictive. The content unlock schedule was frustrating but I think it helped me learn. Even with that constraint, I continued to learn after everything was unlocked. It's a great experience! Course World is awesome, too! There's lots of creation and lots of playing. It's awesome that you have to complete each level before uploading. I can't stress how much fun this game is for Mario geeks!… Expand
  5. Smash_RedRyu
    Mar 21, 2016
    9
    There are a few features I wish this game had to help improve on the aspects of designing your own levels. A lot of this changes based on theThere are a few features I wish this game had to help improve on the aspects of designing your own levels. A lot of this changes based on the game style you choose, Original, Mario 3, World, Wii U. Wish it would mishmash more of these but it is a wonderful sandbox Mario making game. I highly recommend this game I suggest if you own a WiiU you go out and buy it.… Expand
  6. SpyHawk403
    Mar 6, 2016
    9
    This is game is fun. It was a great move for Nintendo. All people, young and old, will have fun with this game. Making your own stage from 4This is game is fun. It was a great move for Nintendo. All people, young and old, will have fun with this game. Making your own stage from 4 different Mario games and adding whatever you like was an amazing idea. The only things that are wrong with this game is, you need to unlock items and level styles for your courses, and some people online make some of the courses impossible. Those are my only complaints with this game. I hope Nintendo can make more great games in the future! :D… Expand
  7. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    8
    This is a good game, but what may upset you is that if you upload a course, after a few weeks it WILL be taken off. Another thing they don'tThis is a good game, but what may upset you is that if you upload a course, after a few weeks it WILL be taken off. Another thing they don't tell you is that you can shake some things and they change to something else. And despite a few flaws, it still is fun to make your own Mario levels.… Expand
  8. NotSoLongShlong
    Nov 5, 2015
    0
    Super Mario Maker cant really be considered a game but more Nintendo trying to squeeze a couple more pounds from the big plumber. ThisSuper Mario Maker cant really be considered a game but more Nintendo trying to squeeze a couple more pounds from the big plumber. This laziness shows in lack of lack of freedom and gets boring fast. the community don't help either as most levels are extremely difficult and consist of hundreds of enemies and a secret hidden block so the creator can publish it. Or you stand still and watch Mario bounce from spring to spring until he reaches the flag. If you think that sounds fun be my guest pick it up but prepare to play most of the game with out touching the game pad… Expand

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#2 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#3 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#4 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015