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  1. 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 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
  2. Sep 14, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What makes a Mario game fun? Is it the story? Doubt it. Is it the character development? Probably not. Is it the simplistic, yet challenging, level design that allows you to think that you've "got it this time" and makes you feel a sense of accomplishment when you finally do? For me, absolutely. Now you're telling me that there's a game where I get to design my own levels in great detail in worlds that have been revered as some of the most iconic in gaming? Give it to me now!

    Mario Maker is just that, a game that allows you to play the same game you've been playing for 30 years, but with the added notion that you can literally create your own levels and played the created levels of other players worldwide. That, as a concept, is too cool to pass down.

    The game allows you to play in the game worlds from the original Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World, and Super Mario Bros U. Each world has their own physics and unique gameplay mechanics, so every level feels like you are playing it within that title. There are also an incredible number of unlocks including secret costumes in the original Super Mario Bros world and over 50 creative items for you to build your dream course. Every completionist out there will have their work cut out for them and have a lot of fun doing it.

    You, as a player, now have the opportunity to make a level as exciting as you want or as difficult as you want and share it with your friends and the world. With themes being a big part of level design in Mario history, the addition of the secret costumes, unlocked by using amiibo or simply playing the game, will allow you to create innovative and fun levels based on other characters from the Nintendo universe, like Link, Marth, Pikachu, and even Mega Man. If they have an amiibo, the (almost) always can be played in this game.

    Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest Mario experiences of all time. While it may not be without its flaws, those flaws were there when you played that game before. The idea is not to create a whole new game, but to allow you to become a part of your favorite games from the past. It's truly innovative, fun, and absolutely endless, more than giving enough unique gameplay to warrant the standard price of a game. If you own a Wii U, you should leave right now and buy this game. If you don't have a Wii U, I strongly suggest you at least consider the purchase just for this experience.
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  3. Sep 13, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing. It has a beautiful interface, and enough tools to keep you playing. I wish there were a few more themes, like snow and desert, but what's here is awesome. The menus can get confusing, but that doesn't matter when the content within is spectacular.
  4. Oct 24, 2015
    9
    This is a fun game! You get to create your own Mario levels! The graphics are good. The controls are great. The gameplay is awesome! You can even do stuff that you can't do in previous Mario games. Super Mario Maker is a fun game and I would definitely recommend this game.
  5. Sep 19, 2015
    10
    This game is my dream come true. Once you unlock everything, the possibilities are endless. Great job, Nintendo. I hope you can continue this game and expand it more and more. The game is worth the full price. In my opinion, this game is better than any Mario game to date. 10/10.
  6. Sep 16, 2015
    10
    infinity, fun , progressive

    my hours in game 50+

    an exclusive ' game for fans of mario
    the best use of the tablet
    It is the killer app for Wii U

    my first level-cfce-0000-0042-dade XD
  7. Sep 16, 2015
    9
    I went in to Super Mario Maker thinking i was gonna play for a few hours then get bored, but then i kept creating and playing levels and before i knew it i had spent hours and hours on it, and i still wanted more! There are so many great levels that the community has created. The tools and options to create levels are astounding and best of all its so EASY and SIMPLE to do. There are aI went in to Super Mario Maker thinking i was gonna play for a few hours then get bored, but then i kept creating and playing levels and before i knew it i had spent hours and hours on it, and i still wanted more! There are so many great levels that the community has created. The tools and options to create levels are astounding and best of all its so EASY and SIMPLE to do. There are a number of level themes and graphic styles from different games which is great, the amiibo costumes are a genius touch too. I can see a massive and passionate community coming out of this and i can't wait to see that unfold. Only minor gripes are no checkpoints to put in levels and no local multiplatyer!! Still, a fantastic game. Expand
  8. Sep 14, 2015
    9
    Take a bow! Nintendo have done it again. If you enjoy Mario titles this is a must have. You can create, share and play, with endless possibilites and replay value. You're given all the tools you would expect, and then some. I am holding back on the 10 due to some minor but unforgiving things, such as the fact that you cannot make checkpoints in your levels. There is also no way to easilyTake a bow! Nintendo have done it again. If you enjoy Mario titles this is a must have. You can create, share and play, with endless possibilites and replay value. You're given all the tools you would expect, and then some. I am holding back on the 10 due to some minor but unforgiving things, such as the fact that you cannot make checkpoints in your levels. There is also no way to easily play levels created by your friends. These are only minor speed bumps though. Super Mario Maker is a fantastic game in so many ways, but it really makes you wonder why it took Nintendo 30 years to give us the opportunity to make our own levels. Expand
  9. Sep 22, 2015
    10
    An outstanding level creator and incredibly intuitive. It's super easy to use, fun to play other levels, and it's always exciting when you see someone has played or starred your level using the great notification system. Super Mario Maker is a perfect match for the Wii U GamePad. The game already has a huge community that I can't imagine dwindling anytime soon. It's a great reason to buy aAn outstanding level creator and incredibly intuitive. It's super easy to use, fun to play other levels, and it's always exciting when you see someone has played or starred your level using the great notification system. Super Mario Maker is a perfect match for the Wii U GamePad. The game already has a huge community that I can't imagine dwindling anytime soon. It's a great reason to buy a Wii U and if you already have one, totally worth $60. It's a wonder this game gets any less than an 8 in some of these reviews. Expand
  10. Sep 15, 2015
    10
    An amazing game that makes perfect use of the Wii U gamepad and stylus. The online level sharing works flawlessly and has useful Miiverse integration. This game is perfect for those who wish to make levels or just play them. Unlimited replay value as new levels are always being created by others or to create new levels yourself. Awesome mix of old and new styles provide nostalgia and funAn amazing game that makes perfect use of the Wii U gamepad and stylus. The online level sharing works flawlessly and has useful Miiverse integration. This game is perfect for those who wish to make levels or just play them. Unlimited replay value as new levels are always being created by others or to create new levels yourself. Awesome mix of old and new styles provide nostalgia and fun for retro gamers and new gamers alike. Expand
  11. Sep 24, 2015
    9
    A great online Mario game finally hits the market!

    To start off, let's take a look at the different game level designs to choose from ( Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. 3, etc.). This method is actually one of the most detailed parts of the game, as each design matters depending on the course, as certain major gimmicks appear through some games, and others don't. Super Mario Maker
    A great online Mario game finally hits the market!

    To start off, let's take a look at the different game level designs to choose from ( Super Mario World, Super Mario Bros. 3, etc.). This method is actually one of the most detailed parts of the game, as each design matters depending on the course, as certain major gimmicks appear through some games, and others don't. Super Mario Maker keeps each game true to its original and that is what I found the most impressing.

    The tutorial is pretty good for new Mario players ( although boring and it could've been better).

    Another thing that I would like to point out that is so great in the game is the use of different, more complex items as unlockables. I find this to be very essential so the game isn't a freebie with everything when you start the game so you have little to no experience becoming a level designer. Once you have more experience with the basic items, how the unlockables correlate are very well done so the game isn't so confusing.

    The online mode is amazing, other than some minor missteps. The completion system is perfect, the sections you want to play are easy to reach, and the difficulty setting, especially with the 100-Mario challenge, are mostly well done (despite some issues). The comment section is good, but flawed, as the game takes a "Minecraft" approach to online play and no censorship is done for younger players. Nintendo needs to be careful of this. Invisible blocks are a broken way of posting difficult online courses. Personally, I think Nintendo needs a way to stop that.

    One minor ( but biggest) problem with the game is the lack of some really cool additives that should've been used in the game, mainly the checkpoints.

    Even though it sounds like I would give this a 7/10, the game is nostalgia-bringer for the older adults/teens and a great start for younger children. Fun for all ages and can bring a challenge, anything you wanted in a Mario world is not limited to many fun features and gameplay that this game brings. The value is a steal! $60 for many greatly designed levels and hours of fun? Therefore, I give this a medium 9/10! Buy this game if you are a Mario fan. NOW!
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  12. Sep 14, 2015
    9
    With this being Mario's 30th anniversary we needed a game for the occasion. Super Mario maker acts as that game and let me tell you it blew my mind. You can choose a game for your level to take place in spanning eras of the great 2D Mario games. Super mario bros, super mario bros 3 super mario world and New super mario bros U. When you just boot up the menu the game is filled with so muchWith this being Mario's 30th anniversary we needed a game for the occasion. Super Mario maker acts as that game and let me tell you it blew my mind. You can choose a game for your level to take place in spanning eras of the great 2D Mario games. Super mario bros, super mario bros 3 super mario world and New super mario bros U. When you just boot up the menu the game is filled with so much charm with easter eggs everywhere and to be little details like that make a game. When you start the customization, it gets intense, A huge amount of tools are at your disposal with multiple forms by shaking the object rapidly to change it. After you finish a level, you can post it for others to play and you will get ratings by other players. There is a 100 life challenge where you playthrough a series of levels with 100 lives. The only negatives I can think of are some customization is missing such as the surface of water and others. But super mario maker is in my opinion the highlight of the wii u thus far and is truly a game that will never end. Expand
  13. Sep 18, 2015
    9
    Super Mario Maker just got added to the must have Wii U games list for me. It is so much fun. The level editor is seamless and the amiibo costumes are awesome. My only complaint about the amiibo costumes is that they are limited to the Super Mario Bros theme. My only other complaints about the game are not having the ice flower and charging chucks, the latter ruined my idea of remakingSuper Mario Maker just got added to the must have Wii U games list for me. It is so much fun. The level editor is seamless and the amiibo costumes are awesome. My only complaint about the amiibo costumes is that they are limited to the Super Mario Bros theme. My only other complaints about the game are not having the ice flower and charging chucks, the latter ruined my idea of remaking Kaizo. This game is amazing and everybody who has a Wii U should get this game and if you don't have a Wii U go get one it is amazing. Expand
  14. Sep 24, 2015
    9
    Super mario bros. has been the symbol of the gaming industry and Nintendo celebrated 30 years of breaking blocks, stomping Goombas, collecting Shrooms and more by bringing us: SUPER MARIO MAKER!

    But does this fancy tool have the Shigeru Miyamoto magic? Well let's find out Presentation-9/10 I bet Nintendo was putting a lot of effort on the amazing tutorial when you load the game
    Super mario bros. has been the symbol of the gaming industry and Nintendo celebrated 30 years of breaking blocks, stomping Goombas, collecting Shrooms and more by bringing us: SUPER MARIO MAKER!

    But does this fancy tool have the Shigeru Miyamoto magic?

    Well let's find out

    Presentation-9/10

    I bet Nintendo was putting a lot of effort on the amazing tutorial when you load the game for the first time
    and the menu. The menu just shows you a random level which you could play on when you move up on the left analog stick and tapping on enemies with the sylus so yeah! the presentation is outstanding!

    Graphics- 10/10

    The color brightness,contrast,etc are absolutely perfect for 2 NES , 1 SNES and 1 WII U game styles
    unlike the exact port of all-stars for Super Mario's 25th anniversary which used the same graphics!

    Sound/Music- 9/10

    The sound effects were amazing and the music it's self is awesome and catchy to listen to!

    Options- 6/10

    Alongside the other stuff the options are a bit of a disappointment making the game rub off the magic out of Shigeru Miyamto because there are no things such as checkpoints, Blue Koopas and Chargin' chucks and the height limit is low!
    It really is missing out a lot of options! Although, hopefully the juicy DLC and updates come out as soon as possible to fix that!

    Online Functionality- 9.5/10

    The Online Function is Perfect in this game! You get too upload levels after you clear them and other people can play them too! You can also follow creators you like,star their courses,comment and download them too! The best part is that each level you upload will be posted on Miiverse automatically!
    One con is that finding courses need IDs not the course name!

    Gameplay- 9.4/10

    Just like a 2D Super Mario game: The gameplay is outstanding! The amiibo usage is amazing and the 100/10 Mario challenge is just great! The creation tool is great,especially for beginners!

    Lasting appeal- 9.5/10

    This game is worth at a lot of your gaming time!

    Verdict: Super Mario Maker may lack options and would not be a tool that miyamoto uses but it doesn't stop it for being a very nice way of celebrating Super Mario Bros.' 30th aniversary! Almost Everything about this game is outstanding! Almost everything!

    I give it a 9/10 which means Outstanding!

    Pros
    +10/100 Mario challenge
    +Clever Amiibo usage
    +Clean Creation interface
    +Neat palette
    +Level upload and troll verification
    +Perfect Graphics
    +Downloadable courses +Catchy remixed music Cons - The creation tool lacks options -The levels lack height limits -No checkpoints -Levels use ids not names
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  15. Sep 29, 2015
    10
    I waited for this for a long long time! Making your own levels and play it is very satisfying. If that is not enought you can play the levels created by your friends and other people around the world. Nintendo know what a gamer want.
  16. 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 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 WorldI'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
  17. Oct 15, 2015
    8
    I loved creating levels and playing other people's levels. I'll be playing Mario levels for months to come. But I really prefer a Mario game that you can finish.
  18. Sep 22, 2015
    10
    Nintendo combined 4 classic Super Mario Bros. game in a 1 game and surprise,you can make stages as free as you can! This game is awesome and if you want to buy a Wii U,check out this game!
  19. Sep 14, 2015
    10
    Passado 3 dias de seu lançamento e jogando intensamente o jogo me sinto mais tranquilo em fazer esse review. O jogo conta com recursos incríveis de criação que simplificam e muito o trabalho real que a Nintendo tem em fazer jogos como esse. As vezes questionamos a Nintendo pela demora de um jogo mas SMM nos da uma pequena amostra do porque dessa demora. O processo de criação de fases nãoPassado 3 dias de seu lançamento e jogando intensamente o jogo me sinto mais tranquilo em fazer esse review. O jogo conta com recursos incríveis de criação que simplificam e muito o trabalho real que a Nintendo tem em fazer jogos como esse. As vezes questionamos a Nintendo pela demora de um jogo mas SMM nos da uma pequena amostra do porque dessa demora. O processo de criação de fases não se da simplesmente em colocar os elementos e "dar o play". Você deve criar, jogar, experimentar, jogar de novo, pensar em mil e uma possibilidades que o jogador poderá tentar pra facilitar aquela determinada fase então só assim passar pra uma próxima. NSMBU tem mais de 90 fases, então imaginem a trabalheira que é. Uma das sensações mais legais que tive foi nostalgia e a possibilidade de ver a fase dos seus sonhos ganhando forma e vida. A parte negativa do jogo é um tanto contraditória. O jogo conta com bastante ferramentas e mesmo assim faltam muitos elementos pro jogo se tornar ainda mais completo. Senti falta dos cactos, do jogador de futebol americano, dos rinoceronte boss das fortalezas, dos rinocerontes azuis que aparecem em SMW entre outras coisinhas. Isso não atrapalha na experiência de jogo mas "limita" a criação. Talvez o jogo ganhe suporte futuramente com atualizações tal como vemos em Splatoon. No geral o jogo é muito bom doa a quem doer e é um jogo obrigatório pra todo fã do Mario.

    Ps: O jogo faz EXCELENTE uso do Gamepad.
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  20. Sep 17, 2015
    9
    From a simple idea an other masterpiece created by Nintendo. You can create every thing you have ever loved to do. The editor is usefull and very simple, but obviously you must have abilities and you must have played mario's game in your life, but I think only a super mario's supporter will buy it.
    The servers are good, fast. Obviusly You'll find some stupid level but you can skip it
    From a simple idea an other masterpiece created by Nintendo. You can create every thing you have ever loved to do. The editor is usefull and very simple, but obviously you must have abilities and you must have played mario's game in your life, but I think only a super mario's supporter will buy it.
    The servers are good, fast. Obviusly You'll find some stupid level but you can skip it up fastly.
    So almost perferct score, but in my opinion there is only a big missing: The checkpoints. Maybe a patch will insert them, anyhow for a mario's fan is an obliged purchase.
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  21. Sep 20, 2015
    9
    Super Mario Maker is a great celebration of the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.. It is a very accessible level creator that, in my view, could appeal to a variety of audiences, whether it be long-time Mario fans or budding game developers. The game also provides many pre-made levels for inspiration, in case you are running low on ideas. I'm not the most creative person out there, yetSuper Mario Maker is a great celebration of the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Bros.. It is a very accessible level creator that, in my view, could appeal to a variety of audiences, whether it be long-time Mario fans or budding game developers. The game also provides many pre-made levels for inspiration, in case you are running low on ideas. I'm not the most creative person out there, yet I have already sunk countless hours into this game making my own 2D Mario levels. Overall, an excellent level-creating game. Some more features would be nice (for example, checkpoints and more level themes), but Super Mario Maker is a game that I highly recommend. Expand
  22. Nov 12, 2015
    8
    Incredibly easy to use and fun to play, if you find the right levels, of course. and if you are a completionist you'll have a blast collecting all the costumes in the game. my only complaint is that it doesn't make full use of all that the super mario series has to offer, hopefully extra content will fix that.
  23. Oct 7, 2015
    9
    This is brilliant. Very addictive to both play and create and is great with the family. The only gripes are

    - no checkpoints
    - no easy link up to Friends courses
    - no multiplayer
    - some will be frustrated by the drip-feed of content

    Nothing some quality (free) DLC wont sort out :oD
  24. Nov 3, 2015
    10
    This game has many flaws and omitted features that a lot of people (myself included) have complained about. Nevertheless, any game that can capture +100 hours of my attention deserves nothing less than a 10. Creating your own levels is great fun. It's very rewarding to see stars and comments from strangers that have enjoyed your levels. It's even more rewarding to watch your friends playThis game has many flaws and omitted features that a lot of people (myself included) have complained about. Nevertheless, any game that can capture +100 hours of my attention deserves nothing less than a 10. Creating your own levels is great fun. It's very rewarding to see stars and comments from strangers that have enjoyed your levels. It's even more rewarding to watch your friends play the levels in front of you, it's a learning process to see how different people react to different challenges you've set forth and enables players to become better designers.

    When you're tapped for ideas and don't feel like designing any longer, you still have an endless amount of levels to explore from other users. Finding well made levels isn't always easy to do from within the game itself but if you surf around the web, many popular gaming forums will always have something interesting for you to play.
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  25. Feb 7, 2016
    9
    Super Mario Maker marks 30 years since the iconic plumber and his green-with-envy brother made their debut on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was blocky, straightforward and absolutely spectacular.

    The game hasn’t aged a bit. It’s been spiced and spruced and given plenty of coats of paint, but Mario is still Mario, and Super Mario Maker, a new title for the Nintendo
    Super Mario Maker marks 30 years since the iconic plumber and his green-with-envy brother made their debut on the original Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was blocky, straightforward and absolutely spectacular.

    The game hasn’t aged a bit. It’s been spiced and spruced and given plenty of coats of paint, but Mario is still Mario, and Super Mario Maker, a new title for the Nintendo Wii U, lets you play God with the Mushroom Kingdom.

    The game, billed as a do-it-yourself level creator, lets players choose between four distinct aesthetics: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros. U. Players can choose to “make” or “play” on the game’s menu. While making levels, each world has its own music and items, and every bit of the original game is intact, physics and all.

    Equipped with the Wii U GamePad, players use the touchscreen to build their levels. But in all honesty, some of us aren’t so good at making things. But that’s where the real meat of Super Mario Maker comes in: sharing.

    Players can share their levels to “Course World” or download levels made by gamers from around the globe. Give the game a few months and if you’ve got an idea for a level, chances are someone will have made it by then.

    Then there’s the “play” mode. This includes “10-Mario Challenge,” in which 10 levels are randomly selected for the player to traverse. In “Course World” this challenge gets amped up a bit to “100-Mario Challenge” and the game gives you 100 lives to make it through 10 randomly selected user-created levels. That means the level could be super-simple or gruelingly difficult. Roll the dice and take a chance.

    The game also supports Nintendo’s toys-to-life figurines, Amiibo, and they have an unbelievably addictive and wallet-damaging use. Just tap an Amiibo character to the base of the Wii U GamePad and the player can step into the shoes of 100 different icons like Link from The Legend of Zelda, Samus Aran from Metroid and even some more obscure ones like Chibi-Robo and the creepy owl from Animal Crossing.

    Amiibo usually cost $10 to $12, but the characters are completely unlockable in-game by playing the “100-Mario Challenge” mode. Relax, parents: It may be one less thing you’ll need to spend money on.
    Rest assured, Super Mario Maker is a delight. It’s a player-created wonderland packed full of content and a blast to play.

    One can only wonder what Nintendo has planned for future Mario anniversaries.

    - Nicholas Friedman, Denton Record-Chronicle
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  26. Oct 6, 2015
    10
    This is a must have if you have a Wii U. Super Mario Maker is a dream come true for fans of Mario. It allows you to finally be able to create your own Mario levels, and has a expansive and easy to use tool set. The game also allows you to play other levels online, which means if you don't want to make a level, you can play other people's levels, and since you can play levels online, theThis is a must have if you have a Wii U. Super Mario Maker is a dream come true for fans of Mario. It allows you to finally be able to create your own Mario levels, and has a expansive and easy to use tool set. The game also allows you to play other levels online, which means if you don't want to make a level, you can play other people's levels, and since you can play levels online, the experience is always different. Super Mario Maker is a solid 10 out of 10. Expand
  27. Nov 19, 2015
    10
    Super Mario Maker is a dream come true. This is the video game that if my Dad, my older brother and I had gotten 23 years ago, we would have been playing for all of the weekends. Here is a list of the pros and cons to back up my review.

    The pros: -You can make your own levels. -You can choose from four different Mario games. -You can upload the your levels to the Internet(only if you
    Super Mario Maker is a dream come true. This is the video game that if my Dad, my older brother and I had gotten 23 years ago, we would have been playing for all of the weekends. Here is a list of the pros and cons to back up my review.

    The pros:
    -You can make your own levels.
    -You can choose from four different Mario games.
    -You can upload the your levels to the Internet(only if you finish it).
    -Community is extremely friendly.
    -It has some of the biggest challenges I've ever tried in my gamer life (go and watch Pangapae videos at youtube)
    -Makes your imagination part of the brain to actually work.
    -Infinite levels to play.
    -Difficulty level modes is well divided: Easy, Medium and Expert.
    -It has checkpoints(after the last update)

    Cons:

    - Non.

    In conclusion, if you ever liked Mario games and want a tool to develop creation habits, this is the game for you.
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  28. Oct 1, 2015
    10
    Why haven't I reviewed this yet? Anyway, it's awesome. There is some sort of satisfaction in creating a level and uploading it to the servers. Each game style is similar but they all offer at least something unique. This game is a blast to play. An easy recommendation from me. 10/10
  29. Sep 29, 2015
    8
    Of course Super Mario Maker is a really great game. The only part that really stinks about this whole thing is it's an idea stolen from fans, and in the process of its making, harmed those fans and basically told them to screw themselves. But, despite the history of the games development, I must admit that this is so much fun to mess around with.
  30. Dec 30, 2015
    9
    The Sadist Architect Simulator!

    Embark on a journey to device the most horrible, blood-curdling and fury inducing traps your sickening, twisted mind can develop! Use plethora of deadly toys straight from only the highest quality nightmares of an insane mad scientist to really make a life of an adventurous plumber a living hell! But that's not enough! If it tickles you fancy to watch
    The Sadist Architect Simulator!

    Embark on a journey to device the most horrible, blood-curdling and fury inducing traps your sickening, twisted mind can develop! Use plethora of deadly toys straight from only the highest quality nightmares of an insane mad scientist to really make a life of an adventurous plumber a living hell!

    But that's not enough! If it tickles you fancy to watch your friends and beloved suffer, make some levels and with a gleeful smile drop'em on them... Watch as their patience melt and ire emerge as your clever, cunning and cruel level design strip them of their humanity!

    Want more? Of course! You are a proper monstrous maniac, so upload your death traps to the network to let masochists all over the world torture themselves! You barely have to invite them to try your horrors!

    Pain! Suffering! Endless dingle sounds of merry death!

    You will find it all in the glorious game of endlessly killing a small moustached italian in overalls and a curious fancy to the shrooms!
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  31. Oct 20, 2015
    9
    Great game, a great way to celebrate 30 years of mario. Level designing is simple to get into but can very creative based on the creator. The tools they give are great but i wish a few more tools were added and more baxkground were added as well. All in all its a great game and definetly worth 60 bucks
  32. Oct 13, 2015
    9
    It's a Mario game, it's good. The game has limitless creativity, a really good interface, and a really good community, having some of the most creative levels I've ever seen. My favorite part so far is the different variations of games you can use for the levels, such as the original Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros Wii U. The onlyIt's a Mario game, it's good. The game has limitless creativity, a really good interface, and a really good community, having some of the most creative levels I've ever seen. My favorite part so far is the different variations of games you can use for the levels, such as the original Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros Wii U. The only problem I have with the game is that there's no way to include checkpoints in levels, and the game can get boring after a while, unless you're really into a certain level and you haven't rage-quitted. Super Mario Maker is a great game, and it's certainly one of the best games i've played this year. Expand
  33. Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I speak for everyone when I say this game is the best mario game out there. so far. In the creator you can get ideas out into creative and elaborate levels, and then play the levels others have made. Slowly the good levels population is growing.
  34. Oct 14, 2015
    8
    Dafür was das Spiel bieten wollte ist es super. Hardcore-Fans werden aber wahrscheinlich Elemente wie Starcoins etc. fehlen. Durch verschiedene Kombinationsmöglichkeiten kann man aber durchaus viele verschiedene Level erstellen und sich auch von anderen inspirieren lassen.
    Der Online-Modus funktioniert schnell und problemfrei (zumindest bei mir). Die Level werden schnell geladen und es
    Dafür was das Spiel bieten wollte ist es super. Hardcore-Fans werden aber wahrscheinlich Elemente wie Starcoins etc. fehlen. Durch verschiedene Kombinationsmöglichkeiten kann man aber durchaus viele verschiedene Level erstellen und sich auch von anderen inspirieren lassen.
    Der Online-Modus funktioniert schnell und problemfrei (zumindest bei mir). Die Level werden schnell geladen und es kommt extrem selten zu Netzwerk bzw. Server-Problemen. Nur die Suchmaschine ist ein wenig umständlich. So kann man Level zum Beispiel nur nach Codes und nicht nach Namen suchen. Wenn man einen Baumeister favorisiert hat, kann man seine Level allerdings leichter finden, da sie einem direkt angezeigt werden.
    Der Amibo-Zugang ist sinnvoll und ist deswegen auch sehr gut. Dadurch, dass man auch mit Charakteren wie Link, Samua oder sogar der Wii-Fit Trainerin spielen kann, werden sehr viele Level abwechslungsreicher und haben einen eigenen Touch.
    Allen in allem kann man sagen, dass Super Mario Maker ein sehr simpler, aber guter Level-Editor ist. Auch wenn einige Elemente fehlen (die durch Updates nachgereicht werden können) bietet uns der Mario Maker mit vier verschiedenen Grafikebenen und vielen Items, Gegnern etc. ziemlich viel. Aufgrund der vorhin genannten Punkten gebe ich dem Spiel 8/10 Punkten. Außerdem eine klare Kaufempfehlung!
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  35. Oct 25, 2015
    10
    This game contains infinite replay-ability. Sharing levels between friends is insanely fun and not to mention the euphoria of completing a difficult level; you feel like you have accomplished a world record in something!
  36. Nov 15, 2015
    9
    This game is one of the surprises of the year. This is all that a fan of Mario needs: tons of hours creating and playing levels made by users. It's practically an infinite game, and the possibilites with a non-complicated editor are amazing. Totally recommended if you have the slightest interest in creating things or you are a fan of Mario since you were a child
  37. Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Super mario maker is the best wii u game out there and you should right now pick it up why? Well ofc it's cuz you can make your own mario levels isn't that your dream since you played mario for the first time? If not then get out.

    10/10
  38. 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 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 areThis 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
  39. Mar 12, 2016
    9
    Pros:
    -limitless possibliities for creating
    -if you are not creative, you can still enjoy playing other's levels
    -you can skip bad levels
    -power up costumes are great

    Cons:
    -many levels are automatic (fixed by being able to filter levels on the companion site)
    -some levels are not very good (you can skip them)
  40. JPK
    Jul 2, 2019
    10
    An Absolute Blast!
    Mario Maker is a game where, well YOU CAN CREATE YOUR OWN MARIO LEVELS!
    HOW COOL IS THAT!?
  41. Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Great game, but far from perfect. It was an awesome idea, and well executed. It has flaws, but it has lots of love put into it.
  42. Sep 12, 2015
    9
    In short. Simply an amazing idea and the game that got me to finally buy a Wii U with some games I missed until now.

    I would give this a 10 out of 10 if the game weren't missing some key components, like the ability to place slopes, water or checkpoints in levels. Combine this with the fact that you can't put searchable keywords in your level, or the fact that you cannot search by
    In short. Simply an amazing idea and the game that got me to finally buy a Wii U with some games I missed until now.

    I would give this a 10 out of 10 if the game weren't missing some key components, like the ability to place slopes, water or checkpoints in levels. Combine this with the fact that you can't put searchable keywords in your level, or the fact that you cannot search by name, only by ID. Also levels can only be 2 screens in height which limits you from creating falling levels.

    The problems above can be fixed with patches or paid DLC though, but upon the time of writing, that's not the case.

    Overall though this is an incredible fun experience both to play or create in and that has player created content that makes it last for a long long time to come.

    Mario lovers, look no further. This is a must-buy that will keep you occupied with 2d mario games for the foreseeable future.
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  43. Sep 12, 2015
    10
    What a way to celebrate Mario's 30th anniversary! At first I thought I would exclusivley play other users' creations rather than make my own, but now I realize that making your own levels is what makes the game a blast to play! I loved being able to make my own challenging levels and being able to play the hundreds of levels made by other people! If you have a Wii U, you owe it to yourselfWhat a way to celebrate Mario's 30th anniversary! At first I thought I would exclusivley play other users' creations rather than make my own, but now I realize that making your own levels is what makes the game a blast to play! I loved being able to make my own challenging levels and being able to play the hundreds of levels made by other people! If you have a Wii U, you owe it to yourself to buy this game. If you don't own a Wii U, then I would strongly recommend buying one just to play this game. It's that good. Expand
  44. Sep 12, 2015
    10
    I just played 21 hours straight I think I'm entering mania 10/10. The only think I am truly sure of in life is that I will go mad trying to beat my own levels,
  45. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Got home yesterday evening at 6:30pm. Played this game and didnt put it down until 12:00am. It is a fantastic game and if you own a Wii U it should be definitley in your collection. Making good levels is so much fun you could easily spend hours on the one level without even feeling time pass you by. A lot of the community levels are really fun and creative.You owe it to yourself to ownGot home yesterday evening at 6:30pm. Played this game and didnt put it down until 12:00am. It is a fantastic game and if you own a Wii U it should be definitley in your collection. Making good levels is so much fun you could easily spend hours on the one level without even feeling time pass you by. A lot of the community levels are really fun and creative.You owe it to yourself to own this game, its a great tool, and a great game. Very few limitations with what you can create. It will be the one of the biggest games at the forefront of our memories of the Wii U. Expand
  46. uah
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    This is just what both the Wii U and the Player needed. A masterpiece that a Mario fan will truly enjoy. Hours and hours of entertainment are assured.
  47. Sep 11, 2015
    9
    This game is pretty fun. I'd say buy it, you can build your own Mario stages. The graphics are great for the Wii U. The Amiibo feature of playing as different characters is what I loved the most. The SFX and Music are the same ones from the New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Series and let's not forget Super Mario World(which are great music)

    I actually have played all 4 of the
    This game is pretty fun. I'd say buy it, you can build your own Mario stages. The graphics are great for the Wii U. The Amiibo feature of playing as different characters is what I loved the most. The SFX and Music are the same ones from the New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. Series and let's not forget Super Mario World(which are great music)

    I actually have played all 4 of the Mario Games listed, they're fun, but Super Mario Maker is way better. There's no story in this wonderful game as far as I know of. This game really gets me to get my imagination going, and I do recommend you get this game because it is very awesome and if you don't like Super Mario Maker, you're BEYOND silly as JB.
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  48. Sep 12, 2015
    10
    This is absolute the best Simulation game i've payed in my life. I've been gaming for many years, and i've never seen such an easy to approach yet so addicting game that not only introduces the player to the world of creativity, but embraces it by rewarding the player with more content to work with! When you get bored of making, you can right off the bat fall back to some good actionThis is absolute the best Simulation game i've payed in my life. I've been gaming for many years, and i've never seen such an easy to approach yet so addicting game that not only introduces the player to the world of creativity, but embraces it by rewarding the player with more content to work with! When you get bored of making, you can right off the bat fall back to some good action platforming with your stages, or an endless wave of others made by people all over the world! The game is still never, and already there is some outstanding efforts only waiting for you to play, and even download to your own Wii U for offline play/editing! The Wii U may have few titles to play, but when Nintendo swings the bat, they come out swinging hard, and this is that effort. If you have a Wii U, this is a MUST HAVE to your collection. This game never ends, and that's what makes it special Expand
  49. Sep 21, 2015
    9
    That Friday, I went to work knowing it was gonna be tough to get through the day. Whatever day job tasks I had in front of me, I could only focus on one thing: the Mega Man-themed level I was going to make when I got out of work, bought my shiny new copy of Super Mario Maker, and scurried home. That's the kind of thing Super Mario Maker does to you: the very idea of such aThat Friday, I went to work knowing it was gonna be tough to get through the day. Whatever day job tasks I had in front of me, I could only focus on one thing: the Mega Man-themed level I was going to make when I got out of work, bought my shiny new copy of Super Mario Maker, and scurried home. That's the kind of thing Super Mario Maker does to you: the very idea of such a game-slash-development-tool, a first in the Mario franchise, and quite likely the defining Wii U gamepad-centric title, is enough to inspire obsession.

    I believe there are two kinds of people who will want this game; let's call them Teddy and Jimmy. Teddy wants Super Mario Maker because he can't wait to see what shenanigans other players will come up with. He doesn't feel particularly excited with the creative challenges of coming up with his own levels, and as such that aspect of the game doesn't appeal to him. Is Super Mario Maker a worthy buy to Teddy? Perhaps. I can't really tell, because I am no freaking Teddy. No, my friends, I'm a Jimmy. In fact, I'm the Jimmiest Jimmy you can get.

    You see, Jimmy fancies himself a creator. He likes that extremely satisfying feeling of dreaming something up and watching it unfold. Jimmy likes to write songs, to create stories, to think up ideas for video games. Jimmy spent years as a kid inventing fictional countries with his brother and a couple of friends who lived next door, and went to the trouble of coming up with every imagineable aspect of said countries, from their ancient history to their soccer teams to their musical charts. Okay, maybe it was specifically Rick who did that, but you know what? If you have any crazy creative exercises you like to go through, you're a Jimmy. And you'll love Super Mario Maker.

    The game is a surprising addition to the Nintendo catalogue and, at the same time, exactly what you'd expect from the Kyoto company. It has one of the most brilliant presentations I've ever seen in a video game, with wit and charm permeating every tiny detail, no matter how inconsequential. It has an extremely well-thought-out interface that's easy to use and get the hang of, and it offers hours upon hours of lighthearted yet challenging fun. Like I said, this is all very Nintendo. What is not is the degree of freedom the game gives you, and that is a very welcoming change of pace for the company.

    With a gradually-unlocking set of tools that covers a limited chunk (more on that later) of Mario history, Super Mario Maker allows your imagination to go wild. You can make regular Mario stages, of course, and it's very advisable that you start there. As you get the gist of how things work, however, you'll be able to think of novel ideas, interesting ideas, and yes, utterly crazy ideas. Even within its limitations, the game is a veritable blank canvas for a tireless Jimmy mind.

    The process of unlocking tools is, at first glance, kind of cruel. After fiddling with the "Make" mode for five minutes, you have to wait one full day until the next unlockable update... or do you? As it turns out, you don't. If you, like the good Jimmy you are, start obsessing over every new unlocked set, putting it immediately to good use on a new stage, you can get the next delivery in a matter of minutes. This process also helps you start by thinking small, which I hear is very advisable in order to become good in any creative craft.

    With so many possibilities to pour your hours into, it's hard to fault the game for what it doesn't do. But, my friends, I told you I'm a hardcore Jimmy. I don't merely want to make my stages and call it a day. I want to come up with my own graphic backgrounds. I want to make new enemies and bosses. I want to access more power ups, such as the ice flower or the frog suit. I want to write my own tunes in a Mario Paint-like composer. Sadly, those aren't options here. But hey, downloadable content is a thing, so who knows? Maybe Nintendo isn't done throwing us delicious creative bones just yet.

    The good news is that, by playing with the available tools, you'll be surprised at the amount of ideas you can build from the ground up. For example, that Mega Man level I wanted to make? I spent fifteen hours (I kid you not) fine-tuning what was a very ambitious idea, and even though I had to make cuts to what I originally envisioned, it worked and I'm very proud of it (it's at 9438-0000-005A-C6FA if you feel like checking it out).

    So let me flat-out say it: Super Mario Maker is the real deal. I keep occasionally lamenting the lack of a few features (and especially the half-assed music-making options), but those are immensely overshadowed by what I am, in fact, allowed to do in the game, especially on the "Make" mode. The pixel-perfect Super Mario physics, as well as the creativity of a big international community, probably make the game still worth it if the only mode you wanna rock is "Play"... but Teddy boy, let me tell you: you're missing out.

    Rating: 9.5
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  50. Sep 23, 2015
    10
    This game is probably the best Mario Game ever made.
    Could there be improvements? For sure, but all in all, it makes you want to play it constantly, and its easy to get lost in it, not realizing for how many hours you've played.
    If you are on the fence, don't be, buy a Wii U and play this, because it is undoubtedly one of the best video games ever made!
  51. Sep 11, 2015
    9
    First of all, I LOVE THIS GAME! BUT, there are a few things I have to address. First of all, a minor problem, is that you cant easily find your friends' courses. second of all, a BIG problem, is that a ton of stuff is locked from the start. Including the premade levels. you have to spend time in the editor to unlock new stuff. I had spent 3 HOURS in the editor until I unlocked my firstFirst of all, I LOVE THIS GAME! BUT, there are a few things I have to address. First of all, a minor problem, is that you cant easily find your friends' courses. second of all, a BIG problem, is that a ton of stuff is locked from the start. Including the premade levels. you have to spend time in the editor to unlock new stuff. I had spent 3 HOURS in the editor until I unlocked my first sample level. the same thing goes for editor items too, but to a lesser extent. but overall those problems effected me little from creating fun levels and sharing them with the world. it's worth it. even with the problems. Expand
  52. Sep 22, 2015
    10
    After a few day & alot of hours playing this game, I have to say nintendo hit the nail on the head because this is truly a fantastic game building your own levels is so much fun you can spend hours getting your level just right. Then there's playing other people's creations 1 can also spend hours playing through community levels some you like some you hate but thats the fun oh if you comeAfter a few day & alot of hours playing this game, I have to say nintendo hit the nail on the head because this is truly a fantastic game building your own levels is so much fun you can spend hours getting your level just right. Then there's playing other people's creations 1 can also spend hours playing through community levels some you like some you hate but thats the fun oh if you come across a level that you really like download it cause you may never see it again. Another addiction to the game is the stars & miiverse once you uploaded a level your going to want to know if your levels have gotten stared or if someone commented on it. This is truly a wonderful game magical even because friends & family will want to play your levels spend time with you going thru community levels it really is that entertaining. If you're debating getting getting this game or a wii u this is the right time & i have all next gen consoles but wii u & this game are ruling my home thank you nintendo you gave us yet another classic game. Expand
  53. Sep 15, 2015
    10
    Best idea of Nintendo a complete e funny game. the creation of a game that the players can create and play, this is for everyone since son ate grandma
  54. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Excelente juego!!!! editor de escenario en cualquiera de las "evoluciones, modos" de Mario hasta la ultima generación!!!
    esta idea tan simple se convirtió en un gran juego el el cual mis hermanos y yo nos pasamos horas junto a amigos y mis padres, Una innovación más que Nintendo nos da a sus seguidores
  55. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Un juego muy divertido, y lo que mas me gusta es que es infinito y muy rejugable. Adicional a esto, se puede decir que es muy competitivo desde hacer niveles mejor que los demás, hasta pasar niveles mejor que los demás
  56. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Great experience, unlimited levels!!! 4 super mario Games in one, exploits user´s creativity and more, you can follow your favorite Mario Maker´s level creators and great challenges! just one word! Fun!!!
  57. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Creating levels in Super Mario Maker is very fun. There is no flaw in this, but it needs new things to be add.
    If Nintendo makes a Zelda Maker it will be a big sucess.
  58. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    This is ridiculously fun, I didn't know that I wanted this so badly until I got it. I'd recommend this to anyone who owns a Wii U and is looking for a new game
  59. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    If you're here to see if you should purchase this, you should. Do it. Do it! Just do it! Don't let your dreams be dreams. Yesterday, you said tomorrow. So just do it! Make your dreams come true! Just do it! Some people dream of success, while you're gonna wake up and work hard at it! Nothing is impossible! You should get to the point where anyone else would quit, and you're not gonna stopIf you're here to see if you should purchase this, you should. Do it. Do it! Just do it! Don't let your dreams be dreams. Yesterday, you said tomorrow. So just do it! Make your dreams come true! Just do it! Some people dream of success, while you're gonna wake up and work hard at it! Nothing is impossible! You should get to the point where anyone else would quit, and you're not gonna stop there! No, what are you waiting for? Do it! Just do it! Yes you can! Just do it. Expand
  60. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    what do you want me to say the game is simply perfection from the moment you start playing it its got tons of content and tons of replay value. a game that will truly have a place in all occasions where gamers belong I love it thank you Nintendo.
  61. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    What an incredible game. If you haven't heard, Super Mario Maker allows you to create, play, and share Mario levels. To have the physics down across 4 different Mario platforms, and the huge array of assets to build with makes this sandbox Mario game feel like something I could spent months or years with. I was floored with how much content is packed into the game. There are surprises andWhat an incredible game. If you haven't heard, Super Mario Maker allows you to create, play, and share Mario levels. To have the physics down across 4 different Mario platforms, and the huge array of assets to build with makes this sandbox Mario game feel like something I could spent months or years with. I was floored with how much content is packed into the game. There are surprises and secrets around every corner. Are you in the Link costume? Push up, and you'll hold the triforce over your head. Want to shoot coins of a cannon instead of Bullet Bills? Just load it with coins. The creation tool is extremely flexible. I don't know just how great the community levels average out ot be, but they've been a blast thus far. Rarely do I hit a level I don't enjoy. If you have a Wii U, it's hard to come up with a single reason to skip this gem. Expand
  62. Dec 2, 2015
    9
    Mais uma vez a Nintendo mostra como fazer um game divertido e simples. As possibilidades de Mario Maker são extremas, criar um level é simples, mas ao mesmo tempo viciante. Jogar os níveis da comunidade, apreciar a criatividade dos jogadores é muito bacana. Contudo, seria perfeito se não precisasse esperar um dia pra desbloquear novos itens. A exigência de ter um determinado número deMais uma vez a Nintendo mostra como fazer um game divertido e simples. As possibilidades de Mario Maker são extremas, criar um level é simples, mas ao mesmo tempo viciante. Jogar os níveis da comunidade, apreciar a criatividade dos jogadores é muito bacana. Contudo, seria perfeito se não precisasse esperar um dia pra desbloquear novos itens. A exigência de ter um determinado número de estrelas para postar mais leveis também pode frustrar um pouco. No mais, é um game obrigatório para os jogadores de Wii U. Expand
  63. Oct 2, 2015
    10
    Endless Fun, especially for anyone who has a creative spirit. Most of the user made courses I've come across are very imaginative and challenging. It is a game I can see my self jumping into for years to come. This may be the first new gen game to crack my all time favorite games list. There is nothing else like it. For non Wii U owners, this game in itself makes a Wii U worth theEndless Fun, especially for anyone who has a creative spirit. Most of the user made courses I've come across are very imaginative and challenging. It is a game I can see my self jumping into for years to come. This may be the first new gen game to crack my all time favorite games list. There is nothing else like it. For non Wii U owners, this game in itself makes a Wii U worth the purchase. For anyone with a creative mind this is a must have! The only complaint I have for this game is that it wasn't released at the launch of the Wii U... This could of been the killer app at the Wii U's launch that would of highlighted what makes the Wii u unique. Expand
  64. Sep 27, 2015
    10
    10/10

    Nintendo finally lends its product to the fans in a very fashionable way in Super Mario Maker. Play Create Share

    + Easy to work with
    + 10 Mario Challenge
    + Amiibo Costumes
    + Varied art-styles
    + Online Levels
    + Very rewarding

    - No checkpoints
  65. Sep 11, 2015
    10
    un juego que realmente me ha apasionado!!. he recordado todos los momentos felices de mi infancia!!! y ahora estoy como loco junto a mi hijos!! solo por eso. grande nintendo!
  66. Sep 11, 2015
    8
    Brilliant fun game that gives you a chance to get creative. For my full review go here http://kerr9000.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/super-mario-maker-review.html
  67. Dec 3, 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 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!
  68. Nov 30, 2015
    10
    Wow the userscore matches the rankings scores. I really enjoy this game in that it's one of a kind. I'm hoping that Nintendo continues with this trend and creates a metroid type & zelda type just like this.
  69. Nov 20, 2015
    9
    Pretty much the game that a lot of people have been wanting to see from Nintendo for years! Super Mario Maker is a great tool for those who love to design levels as well as play them, and it's all too easy to spend hours and hours trying to get all of your level's gimmicks to work. Without a doubt one of the best recent games in terms of replay value. Unfortunately, it can get a bitPretty much the game that a lot of people have been wanting to see from Nintendo for years! Super Mario Maker is a great tool for those who love to design levels as well as play them, and it's all too easy to spend hours and hours trying to get all of your level's gimmicks to work. Without a doubt one of the best recent games in terms of replay value. Unfortunately, it can get a bit tedious in the beginning when you're playing purely to unlock the various parts to use in your level. But after that, it's only fun and good times to be had. Even if creating levels is not really your thing, you will have a really great time playing the creations of others. That is, if the levels you play do not involves copious amounts of enemy stacks or several hundred platforms in space. With checkpoints recently added, it would not seem unlikely for some DLC to be rolled out at some point in the future - namely slopes - which would make a lot of people very happy. Super Mario Maker is perhaps not everyone's cup of tea in terms of creating levels, but it's all great Mario goodness. And we love Mario goodness. Expand
  70. Apr 6, 2016
    10
    Simply,a killer application of WiiU.And a MUST for any player that has even a little sympathy for the genre.
    Play a level of some friend that in his childhood was an hardcore gamer of Mario,and put his experience to create some hard level,is a challenge worth of the bought of this box of dreams
  71. Oct 22, 2015
    10
    This is just an amazing game.

    I have lost my interest in 2D Mario Games since a couple of years. This one brought me back to it! Also, I have always wanted to create my own Mario Level in an official game of Nintendo! There are a lot of objects to choose from to put in your Level. Also the Object-cap is pretty big too, so you can really put lots of things in your Levels. Sometimes,
    This is just an amazing game.

    I have lost my interest in 2D Mario Games since a couple of years. This one brought me back to it!
    Also, I have always wanted to create my own Mario Level in an official game of Nintendo!

    There are a lot of objects to choose from to put in your Level. Also the Object-cap is pretty big too, so you can really put lots of things in your Levels. Sometimes, but only sometimes I wish I could put more blocks in the Level, just for the Looks.
    Still, there NEEDS to be DLC! There are so many things missing. Designs (Snow, Desert, Jungle etc) and also lots of objects.

    There are some really creative Folks out there who create awesome Levels! I love to Play them.
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  72. Nov 10, 2015
    10
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  73. Dec 18, 2015
    10
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  74. Mar 4, 2019
    10
    Even when Mario Maker 2 comes out, I will still come back to play this masterpiece.
  75. Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Amazing tool to make your own Mario games. Wish they'd bring the Amiibo costumes from this into the sequel.
  76. Jan 30, 2016
    10
    A unique game that will have replayability years into the future, regardless of whether it is on the NX or not. Even if you never make a single course, there are many Mario games worth of excellent levels from Nintendo, famous designers, and ordinary people just like you. Nintendo will really have to one-up even excellent previous 2D Mario games in the future, because this is spectacular.
  77. Jan 1, 2016
    9
    How can you not like Mario maker? Unless you don't like Mario i don't see how you can dislike this game, this is easy to learn and play, i'm removing 1 point because there is still many thing i wish was in the game. I spent already 60 hours + i'm always making new level for my friend and it's alot of fun!
  78. Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Si el primer Mario Maker en Wii U ya era maravilloso y lleno de posibilidades este lo sobrepasa de manera impresionante, Gracias Nintendo por dejarnos ser parte de tu mundo.
  79. Apr 4, 2016
    10
    A really fantastic game. Making levels is an amazing creative outlet, and even if you aren't feeling particularly creative, you still have hours and hours worth of other peoples levels you can play. It's also super fun that you can choose between several different styles of Mario, if you are into the older versions of Mario like I am.
  80. Dec 10, 2015
    8
    Something is missing here… Yes. This is the same Mario as always but my expectations are bigger. Should be something as a league. IM waiting for create whole worlds possibility etc.
  81. Mar 28, 2016
    9
    I love the presentation of the game and all the little details, such as the sounds objects make when you place them, or the fact that the music from saving the game on Mario Paint plays when you save a game here. It is a game which pleases both hard core Nintendo fans and casual gamers and that's fantastic. Only thing that scares me is whether Nintendo decide to take down levels I putI love the presentation of the game and all the little details, such as the sounds objects make when you place them, or the fact that the music from saving the game on Mario Paint plays when you save a game here. It is a game which pleases both hard core Nintendo fans and casual gamers and that's fantastic. Only thing that scares me is whether Nintendo decide to take down levels I put hours into making, for no reason at all. Expand
  82. Nov 15, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Maker is the next big milestone in the 2D Mario series after New Super Mario Bros. Going into the game with relatively low expectations, I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of fun I actually had with this title.

    Mario Maker's gameplay is clearly divided into two big facets: playing levels and creating levels. I actually got into Mario Maker because I thought playing
    Super Mario Maker is the next big milestone in the 2D Mario series after New Super Mario Bros. Going into the game with relatively low expectations, I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of fun I actually had with this title.

    Mario Maker's gameplay is clearly divided into two big facets: playing levels and creating levels. I actually got into Mario Maker because I thought playing other people's levels was going to be the really entertaining. To be honest, I've never really cared about the level creation. Being able to create my own Mario levels is something that has never got me excited, despite being a fan of 2D Mario platformers. But surprisingly, making levels ended up being my favorite part of the experience by far.

    One thing that should be noted if you’re planning to play Mario Maker is that this is a game that takes an active effort from your part to be truly enjoyable. This isn’t a game that you just put and enjoy. Well, you can do that if you only play levels, but to get the most out of Mario Maker it takes a bit of creativity and effort from the player. Initially I thought this was going to be a problem for me, believing that I would be staring at a blank level creator without any ideas on what to make at all. But fortunately, once you start messing around with the tools you’re given, fun ideas just emerge naturally. And once you get on a streak of creativity, that’s when Mario Maker realizes its full potential. That’s when the game becomes truly addicting.

    The level editor is very accessible and enjoyable to use. Some things are missing, sure, like pools of water, certain enemies, power ups and such, but overall it feels complete. It has a pretty big repertoire of tools from previous Mario games for the player to use. I wish the enemy limit would be a bit higher, but it’s still alright. Mario Maker is very self aware that people are going to create stupid and nonsensical levels, and because of this the game offers a lot of tools for doing just that, crazy levels that are pure nonsense.

    The presentation is very good. The developers clearly intended to make this game as user friendly as possible. The game is full of silly gags and secrets. Like once I got a notification with a random philosophical quote involving chain chomps. Funny things like that are all over the place.

    The online functionalities are well optimized. Uploading your courses and seeing other people give you stars and comments is always satisfying. You can even see the parts of your levels where people die, and also the clear percentage. There are also official courses uploaded by Nintendo, which are pretty good.

    But there’s a problem with Mario Maker’s online. One that anyone will notice very soon. The problem is that nobody in the world knows how to make good levels, or even decent ones. 90% of the levels are either a cakewalk made by a 5 year old, troll levels, levels that play themselves, levels full of dumb gimmicks, or in the opposite side, levels that are so hard that nobody but a hardcore Mario player can enjoy. There are good levels every now and then, and playing bad levels can be fun and even hilarious at first, but the novelty wears off quickly. There is always some fun to be had with 100 Mario challenges and such, and this is definitely a good option to have around if you feel like playing some Mario, but if you want to play good Mario levels that are actually well done, you better stick to New Super Mario Bros U.

    So overall, this is a game that never caught my attention because I didn't care about making my own Mario levels, but once I started playing it and dedicating myself to creating levels, Mario Maker finally clicked on me. I could finally see what all the people saw back in 2014 when the game was announced. Mario Maker was truly a great way to celebrate the ex-plumber's 30th anniversary, and is a game I can totally recommend to anyone interested in 2D Mario, creating platformer levels, or game design in general.

    Score: 8.5
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  83. Mar 24, 2019
    10
    There's a strong argument to be made that Super Mario Maker is the best game ever released for Wii U. If nothing else, it comes closest to fulfilling Nintendo's vision for the troubled console: it makes perfect use of the GamePad, while offering a treasure trove of content that can be enjoyed both on the big screen and in off-TV mode. Making courses is easy and fun, and you'll never runThere's a strong argument to be made that Super Mario Maker is the best game ever released for Wii U. If nothing else, it comes closest to fulfilling Nintendo's vision for the troubled console: it makes perfect use of the GamePad, while offering a treasure trove of content that can be enjoyed both on the big screen and in off-TV mode. Making courses is easy and fun, and you'll never run out of new levels to try. Just be wary of the 99 Mario Challenge; on the highest difficulty level, you'll run into a lot of troll courses that are nearly impossible to beat. Expand
  84. 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 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.
  85. Jan 16, 2016
    8
    Must have for any Wii U owners. Very fun and easy to pick up but if you're looking a more immersive creative experience I would suggest LittleBigPlanet for PlayStation.
  86. Jun 28, 2019
    8
    Mario Maker is a fun time. Yes it may lack a lot of the mechanics that make the games so great but you'll find yourself building levels for months and months. It's community and creators pushed very "non Mario" levels foward that were crazy and unbearable. It had it's audience but I was not a part of it. Overall the game was super fun, not perfect but fun.
  87. Nov 1, 2015
    10
    The last of Nintendo greatest ideas, give the players the tools the create the craziest levels ever made or sanest whatever you choose, haveing millions of levels to play everyday, and share yours its awesome, knowing someone else play yor level and lie it its very rexarding
    A Masterpiece indeed
  88. Dec 4, 2016
    9
    This game deserved be released a lot of years behind, in same time of Little Big Planet.

    Ok, the possibilities if you compare this game with LBP are less, too much less. But the Mario universe helps this game, and you can enjoy all Mario games across the years.

    Awesome game, must buy
  89. Oct 28, 2015
    9
    This is a must-have for Mario Lovers... Because who doesn't want to make their own level? But the game is not prefect. With all the content and the sandbox creativity they give you. The game still has it's flaws. Firstly, I never play other people's levels because most of the time it's one of those "impossible" levels which it's really hard to beat. And I'm not complaining about thoseThis is a must-have for Mario Lovers... Because who doesn't want to make their own level? But the game is not prefect. With all the content and the sandbox creativity they give you. The game still has it's flaws. Firstly, I never play other people's levels because most of the time it's one of those "impossible" levels which it's really hard to beat. And I'm not complaining about those types of levels but there are way too much of these levels. Also there isn't everything you can put on your level, like the enemy spike, the squirrels and etc. They have some different enemies but they don't have all of the enemies.

    Also it's not limitless... there is a limit to how much stuff you can put on a level and it's gets annoying quite frankly. Because I'm a creative person and when I want to make interesting landscapes. I cannot because I'm limited to "XX" blocks....

    But otherwise. I love this game, it stays in my top 5 Wii U games for sure.
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  90. Oct 20, 2016
    10
    I bought this launch day and over a year later it's still fun. You do have to spend some time searching online to get to the really good levels, but there are many amazing levels out there. Building levels is fun too, with a good variety of items in the palette.

    For the most part the physics and general control schemes match up with the game style. Super Mario world levels feel very
    I bought this launch day and over a year later it's still fun. You do have to spend some time searching online to get to the really good levels, but there are many amazing levels out there. Building levels is fun too, with a good variety of items in the palette.

    For the most part the physics and general control schemes match up with the game style. Super Mario world levels feel very similar to how they did on the SNES and New SMB levels feel as they did on the NSMB games previously release for the Wii and Wii U.

    Great game overall for those that are a fan of the side-scrolling Mario games and/or those who like to create things. Highly recommended.
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  91. Oct 26, 2015
    10
    This game is for all nostalgic players like me, create levels with the skins of SMB, SMB3 or SMW is just amazing! It have a lot of items and infinite possibilities to create different kind of levels from typical, easy and medium levels, to hard or also roller coasters with sound effects, time control, automatic movement and sharing online your creations and play the levels that communityThis game is for all nostalgic players like me, create levels with the skins of SMB, SMB3 or SMW is just amazing! It have a lot of items and infinite possibilities to create different kind of levels from typical, easy and medium levels, to hard or also roller coasters with sound effects, time control, automatic movement and sharing online your creations and play the levels that community create. Try this one to see an example 7A0E-0000-00B0-6FED and have some fun! Expand
  92. Nov 3, 2015
    10
    Una propuesta de creatividad que no ha parado desde su lanzamiento, más de 3 millones de niveles que es imposible jugar todos, y lo bueno del juego es la creatividad de todos, hay muchas especies de niveles hecha por todos. No ha querido dejar de venderse, un buen juego que le viene muy bien a Wii U con el que todos SI se divierten
  93. Apr 18, 2016
    8
    While not without flaws, such as the lack of backgrounds and items, Super Mario Maker is still a great Mario game, and is extremely addictive once you get into the hang of designing your own levels.
  94. Oct 25, 2015
    9
    This game is simply superb. To be honest, this is definitely one of the best ideas that Nintendo has ever had. When they first announced the game, I wasn't really that excited for it. Not that many people were. Sure, I was going to get it, but not a first-day buy. But then, when you saw the progress evolve in the game, with the extra tools and gadgets, and even online capability - you knowThis game is simply superb. To be honest, this is definitely one of the best ideas that Nintendo has ever had. When they first announced the game, I wasn't really that excited for it. Not that many people were. Sure, I was going to get it, but not a first-day buy. But then, when you saw the progress evolve in the game, with the extra tools and gadgets, and even online capability - you know that this game has got to be good. So, let's review each individual parts.

    A: Music/Sounds

    Everyone loves music in games, but Super Mario Brothers has never really been well known for its music. But in this game, the remixes during the creation of levels gets you more into the game. The way the speech goes with the tune - masterful! Though, unfortunately the music for each style/setting is locked, so you can't have New Super Mario Brothers U Castle music on a classic Super Mario Brothers Ground stage. Really limits the potential. But, with the all-new music block, you can literally create your own music. I won't really get into that, but it sure is amazing.

    7/10

    B: Gameplay

    Some of the best in Mario Games history. The jumping feels so smooth and superb, and doesn't lag a bit like in the older Mario Brothers games. Switching between gamemodes is extraordinarily easy, pretty much a tap of a button. The physics in each graphical style changes with what that game had. For example: In Super Mario Brothers U, you can Wall-Jump. In Super Mario Brothers 3, you can grab shells and throw them around. In Super Mario World, you can throw shells and even Galoombas upwards. Creating levels is also extremely easy, with a user-friendly interface and a tile-based placing system. Switching from create mode to play mode works like a charm, and there are barely no loading screens in the entire game.Unfortunately, when you start off the game, you're only given the essentials. Classical and New Graphical style, goomba, coins, koopa - stuff like that. Originally, it was extremely annoying as you had to wait 9 days to get everything, but they have now fixed that and you earn more blocks by creating more.

    9/10

    C: Online

    Seeing what other people have been coming up with is great and all, but unfortunately most of the levels are extremely horribly made, or are Automatic levels (Complete themselves without you pressing a button). I mean, an Automatic level is great and all. Seriously, some are really good. But for the 50th time, you tend to get a little bored of it. Another major problem, is the TROLL levels. Seriously, don't get me started on these guys. You can't upload a level unless you can complete it. Unfortunately, trolls are able to get around that by placing random invisible blocks that will miraculously reveal the path to the end. Not only is it a troll, but ruins the entire point of beating a level to upload it. This can make the Expert mode on the 100 Mario Challenge disappointing and impossible. Luckily though, you can get around that by skipping the level. I'm not going to get into the 100 Mario Challenge, that will be for you to discover and get rewards from.

    6/10

    Overall, Super Mario Maker is an amazing game with awesome potential. I can't wait to see all the DLC and competitions to come. My total rating, for this game is a...

    9.5/10

    This is a MUST BUY for anyone without a Wii-U.
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  95. Dec 12, 2015
    9
    The entire game is great and your creativity easily can spread. The only thing I do not like is the fact you have limited uploads please fix that nintendo, But all in all it is great.
  96. Oct 27, 2015
    10
    Simply put this game is not just a must buy but also a system seller.Mario maker is just amazing with alot of variety and a beautiful interface,the graphics are amazing with the style of Mario U,World,3 and 1.The sprites for the old styles are now revamped with beautiful colors and their also shaded.With a user friendly interface and customization beyond your imagination.Make a mario isSimply put this game is not just a must buy but also a system seller.Mario maker is just amazing with alot of variety and a beautiful interface,the graphics are amazing with the style of Mario U,World,3 and 1.The sprites for the old styles are now revamped with beautiful colors and their also shaded.With a user friendly interface and customization beyond your imagination.Make a mario is what nintendo claims and it stands uo to that title.There are 2 modes: play where you can play user made stages,my only complaint would have to be that you can't search by words.The Make option is just great,alot of customization and endless ability to place blocks.My only complaint would be no ability to put checkpoints wich has already been announced coming as dlc.The only thing I can say is buy this game if you own a wii u Expand
  97. Oct 29, 2015
    8
    Brilliant game, except:

    1. It really needs DLC. You can't have checkpoints, slopes, pools of water, deserts, fire bros and many other things in your levels. 2. It isn't obvious how to unlock more items. You have to either wait 9 days or spam coins everywhere. 3. Only about 1 in 10 levels are somewhat decent. They either consist of starmen, fire flowers and annoying sound effects
    Brilliant game, except:

    1. It really needs DLC. You can't have checkpoints, slopes, pools of water, deserts, fire bros and many other things in your levels.

    2. It isn't obvious how to unlock more items. You have to either wait 9 days or spam coins everywhere.

    3. Only about 1 in 10 levels are somewhat decent. They either consist of starmen, fire flowers and annoying sound effects everywhere, or giant walls of Bowsers and Thwomps everywhere.

    4. Say I wanted to search for a underground level in the Super Mario World style. You can't. The only way you can search is by typing in a level's unique code, which is stupid really.
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  98. Nov 9, 2015
    8
    For the 30th Anniversary of the Super Mario Brothers series Nintendo has decided to go the create, share, play route with Super Mario Maker on Wii U. Released on September 11th 2015 this game is a culmination of the series (just the 2D ones) from its beginnings Super Mario bros. (1985) to its more current offering New Super Mario Bros U (2013). Super Mario Maker is that one of a kind gameFor the 30th Anniversary of the Super Mario Brothers series Nintendo has decided to go the create, share, play route with Super Mario Maker on Wii U. Released on September 11th 2015 this game is a culmination of the series (just the 2D ones) from its beginnings Super Mario bros. (1985) to its more current offering New Super Mario Bros U (2013). Super Mario Maker is that one of a kind game that can capture that nostalgic feeling while creating something fresh and new all at the same time.

    To create levels you are given a tool set which you control using the Wii u gamepad. You will use the gamepad to sift through different game skins (there are four available Super Mario Bros NES, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros U) as well as different materials to make levels like questions blocks, enemies and power-ups, however in the beginning you’re are only dealing with baby tools so to speak like coins, blocks, goombas and koopa troopas you begin to unlock more things as you create levels and use every new piece you acquire. This was a day one patch to fix the outcry from fans that did not want to have to wait 9 days to unlock everything and thank goodness Nintendo listened. While this game technically isn’t treading new territory it does get a lot of things right. This is a game solely on creating, uploading and sharing and while there is an offline mode that offers over 100 levels I couldn’t help but feel that if I didn’t have the internet I wouldn’t have enjoyed Super Mario Maker as much and that in large part is to the community. With over 1 million plus levels uploaded at the time of writing this the community in this game is very active.

    It’s shocking how fun it is to play a level created by someone on the other side of the world and in this Super Mario Maker does something different and something right that Nintendo has never done before. While there are a lot of levels that are real snooze fests (looking at you don’t press anything and automatic Mario.) there are some really thought out and fleshed out levels.

    The devotion of some of the community in the levels and tones of their levels is absolutely stunning. An example of this would be a Mario level where Sonic is the hero. The level was titled Battery Zone and was created to mimic the level of the Sega Genesis classic. The level was very fun and totally unexpected but that is what is so great about Super Mario Maker having your expectations blown.

    As mentioned earlier yes you can use Sonic infact through Amiibo integration or completing the 100 Mario Challenge (A mode where you play through 8 or 16 random user generated levels from the Super Mario Maker community also needs online connectivity.) these characters become available through the mystery mushroom and while can only be used on the original Super Mario Bros theme they add a unique appearance to make your play/creation time more enjoyable. But that is it, unfortunately these characters are purely cosmetic as they don’t change the fundamentals of the game which is both good and bad as I wished they brought something more to the game although the specific game themes that play after you finish a game with a mystery mushroom character are a nice touch.

    The game modes offered in Super Mario Maker are Course World (their internet hub) and 10 Mario Challenge which is the part of the game that you can play offline. The difference in these two types is that 10 Mario Challenge has maps made by Nintendo so while some are easy you won’t see really awful stuff. When you clear courses in 10 Mario Challenge they go to your Coursebot (your nifty companion who helps you save, upload and create) for later playing.

    Super Mario Maker is well aware of the game that it is and isn’t trying to be anything other than a fun time to distract yourself. This game lets you get intimate with the level designer within to create some of the most outlandish levels ever seen in Mario history. My only real gripe with the game is the fact that there are no checkpoints. Some of these levels can be really long and intricate and it feels like an absolute misstep to not include some kind of checkpoint system. It can be really frustrating getting through a real tough spot only to die on the next one and have to start over and while this was the basis for the original Mario games when Mario made the jump to 16 bit he also brought with him checkpoints so why this couldn’t be implemented is something that puzzles me. Another gripe issue I have that really might not be one for other gamers is why we can’t search for levels based on names instead of 16 digit code kind of upsets me but at the same time the game keeps a really good log of all the courses you’ve played as well a very nice sleek interface where you can find your courses as well as others.
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  99. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    everything i've ever wanted. infinite replay value and my goodness this game is go
  100. Nov 5, 2015
    10
    OHHHH YEAHHH SO MANY THINGS you could not do before in Mario games, for example you can make a Gumba in a block or you can make on a carnivorous plants a carnivorous plants :). So many cool characters, for exaple Link or Samus. AND OMG so many COOOOOL Levels from other guys. You can took the graphic from Super Mario World or New super Mario bros U... Coming soon more Things in Super MArioOHHHH YEAHHH SO MANY THINGS you could not do before in Mario games, for example you can make a Gumba in a block or you can make on a carnivorous plants a carnivorous plants :). So many cool characters, for exaple Link or Samus. AND OMG so many COOOOOL Levels from other guys. You can took the graphic from Super Mario World or New super Mario bros U... Coming soon more Things in Super MArio Makers. the only problem is that you can't make a checkpoint. But I think Nintendo say that is comming soon :) Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 85
  2. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. 95
    This is an incredible tool – it lets you create and test with exceptional ease, all without sacrificing the number of possibilities or sense of professionalism in the finished product. Super Mario Maker truly offers you more or less everything you need to create the level of your dreams.
  2. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2015
    95
    Who could have expected such absurdly high quality from a level editor? [11/2015, p.62]
  3. Nov 10, 2015
    95
    Super Mario Maker is more than a just an amazing toolbox for content creation — it's also a big, beautiful toy box filled with all sorts of incredible, remarkable toys each with individual parts for you to spend hundreds of hours falling in love with. Even if you've never liked this type of game, Super Mario Maker may just win you over.