Super Mario Maker

 Wii U
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 900 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 783 out of 900
  2. Mixed: 68 out of 900
  3. Negative: 49 out of 900
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  1. laur_650
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    it's fun dumb but fun making your own levels without Nintendo sueing you is nice and playing other levels is pretty fun I just with there was more stuff in the maker (note all this applies to the second game as well)
  2. RTCWFAN
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    This is the most creative game, Nintendo has ever released. Even though the Wii U shop is closed, you can download old courses from other players and build your own. Mario fans should definitely check this gem out. Overall rating: 9.2.
  3. bigeli
    Jul 14, 2023
    8
    Yeah it does its job pretty good. Being allowed to play other peoples courses is pretty good too.
  4. eThot
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    This is what my childhood is built on. The amount of love and effort I put into levels really started my passion for building.
  5. Lil_Caucasian
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    This was probably one of the coolest ideas of this console generation. It controls better than the sequel too.
  6. greninjaX
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    one of the best utilizations of the wii u gamepad, and a terrific new direction for 2D mario games
  7. TeaFan556
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
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    Задумайтесь, вы можете создавать уровни по Марио! Что может быть лучше? Конечно, в игре не хватает некоторых предметов, из-за чего порой трудно создать уникальный уровень, также мне не хватало мультиплеера), но игра даёт уникальный опыт, в котором вы можете быть творцом или играть в пользоватильские уровни. Рекомендую!    [RU}
    Задумайтесь, вы можете создавать уровни по Марио! Что может быть лучше? Конечно, в игре не хватает некоторых предметов, из-за чего порой трудно создать уникальный уровень, также мне не хватало мультиплеера), но игра даёт уникальный опыт, в котором вы можете быть творцом или играть в пользоватильские уровни. Рекомендую!
  8. 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'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.
  9. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Amazing tool to make your own Mario games. Wish they'd bring the Amiibo costumes from this into the sequel.
  10. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    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
  11. GreenPufferFish
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Very fun game make your own level and share them with the world jsut wished they made it 2 player split screen
  12. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    everything i've ever wanted. infinite replay value and my goodness this game is go
  13. SirArthur
    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.
  14. neehawgamer
    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.
  15. 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!?
  16. spongeswift
    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.
  17. Carp64
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Super Mario Maker is one of the best games made by Nintendo. The game has a endless amount of levels to play and you can create your own levels post them for other people to play. If you can't find a level that you want to play you can just do the 100 Mario Challenge were the game picks levels for you to play. The 100 Mario Challenge also has multiple difficulty levels so you can pick theSuper Mario Maker is one of the best games made by Nintendo. The game has a endless amount of levels to play and you can create your own levels post them for other people to play. If you can't find a level that you want to play you can just do the 100 Mario Challenge were the game picks levels for you to play. The 100 Mario Challenge also has multiple difficulty levels so you can pick the right difficulty for you. The only problem is that the level creator is missing some feature from the games the themes originate.… Expand
  18. JJTX
    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
  19. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    Even when Mario Maker 2 comes out, I will still come back to play this masterpiece.
  20. DerekSCritic
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    This is an amazing game and the best way to celebrate Mario's 30th anniversary! Super Mario Maker is a fantastic Wii U game allowing players to create their own Mario courses with four different themes, and several different items and enemies from the entire series. The level design has a very simple to learn interface that allows players to create courses and share them to the world viaThis is an amazing game and the best way to celebrate Mario's 30th anniversary! Super Mario Maker is a fantastic Wii U game allowing players to create their own Mario courses with four different themes, and several different items and enemies from the entire series. The level design has a very simple to learn interface that allows players to create courses and share them to the world via Course World. Playing other people's courses online from the course world is very fun with courses that span from easy to very difficult. There's also 100 Mario Challenge for players to play other people's courses and earn rewards. Simply this has to be one of the best games for the Wii U with heavy replay value and lots of content. Super Mario Maker is a perfect creation kit with years of Super Mario history in one game. For Wii U owners, you should definitely get this game. It's not only a fantastic game, but it's a perfect celebration of Super Mario.… Expand
  21. FNaF
    Dec 10, 2018
    10
    The Nintendo 3DS version was the worst, but the Wii U version is the best ever!
  22. SuperInkLink64
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    This game is the high point of the Wii U. While the community has its fair share of bad, difficult, or troll levels, the amount of creativity that goes into the rest is absurd. You can do things you would never see in a mainline Mario game. There is always something to do, a new level to play, or a new idea to try out. If you still own a Wii U, this game is a must-have. Unless it comes outThis game is the high point of the Wii U. While the community has its fair share of bad, difficult, or troll levels, the amount of creativity that goes into the rest is absurd. You can do things you would never see in a mainline Mario game. There is always something to do, a new level to play, or a new idea to try out. If you still own a Wii U, this game is a must-have. Unless it comes out on Switch. (P.S. - Do NOT get Mario Maker for 3DS, as it does not have the Mystery Mushroom, and online level sharing is removed.)… Expand
  23. RustyDiamonds
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Maker saved the WiiU. From the premade levels to the millions of player-made levels available online, this game will provide countless hours of amusement, no matter your skill level. Who knew a level editor could bring so many hours of fun to your life? On a lesser Nintendo system to boot?

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    Difficulty:

    Not much to say about difficulty here. The game has its premade levels which only really require an average skill level to defeat. Online, levels range from Easy to Super Expert depending on Clears VS Total Plays. 1 Play is every time you start the level or die and restart. However, this system is nowhere near perfect. It often will put annoyingly difficult levels in the Normal or Expert category because only players with high skill levels really played them. Thus, you can, unfortunately, find Kaizo levels in Normal.

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    Gameplay(Level Creator)

    The "Maker" part of Mario Maker, this mode is (duh) where you create your Mario levels. There are tons of different obstacles, enemies, and platform types to unlock, as well as the 4 different themes based on older Mario games. There are endless options for level design, so unless you're TRYING to be a copycat, your level will be unique from all the rest out there. The editor itself is fluid and well-fabricated. It is easy to make your vision into reality, though there are limits on the amounts of things you can use. You will need to keep that in mind when creating a course.

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    Gameplay(Course World)

    This is where you will be spending the bulk of your time in this game. From here, there are three different options: 100 Mario Challenge, Creators, or levels.

    Selecting Creators allows you to view the top creators based on star count. You can go from Weekly to All-Time leaderboards to find the most popular creators easily. The 'Following' tab is where you can see all the creators you followed, which is simply an easy way of keeping track of whose levels you'd like to remember.

    Selecting Levels brings you to the big world of Mario Maker. From here, you can enter specific Course IDs, check out the Highlights of the day, New Arrivals, or Difficulty-based leaderboards. Remember, though: the system is not flawless, so a level in Normal could end up having a bunch of Midair shell jumps if enough Kaizo players play and beat it quickly. You can also view your bookmarks on the official website.

    Finally, the YouTube phenomenon, 100 Mario Challenge. So many YouTubers played multiple attempts on the varying difficulties, most popularly Super Expert. These modes take random levels from the course database depending on the selected difficulty, gives you a set amount(8 for Easy, 16 for Normal and Expert, 6 for Super Expert) of them to complete with 100 lives. You can skip levels in the challenge, so unless you're doing the popular Super Expert No-Skip, you can feel free to skip any levels too difficult. This is one of the best parts of the game.

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    Mechanics

    Again, pretty short section. Its the classic Mario mechanics of jumping, running, spin jumping in World and U themes and using power-ups if any are given. This is a platforming game. If you dislike the genre, maybe move on to the next game. Unless you like the ABSURD amount of automatic and music levels. These levels are generally well made, but there are simply too many of them overshadowing the fun platforming levels available. You really need to dig sometimes to find a good level.

    This goes back to the difficulty system. Most of the time it is stable and consistent, but it isn't too long before you will get a curveball thrown at you.

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    Conclusion

    Super Mario Maker is one of the best WiiU games to date, only under a select few that really shined despite the WiiU being worse than the Switch. For old and new fans alike, this game brings Mario players together to create and play one another's levels and challenge each other. If you are a Mario fan, this game is simply a must-have.    … Expand
  24. jnorth5834
    Sep 3, 2018
    8
    Let's be honest, the Wii u was certainly a flop on Nintendo's part, with nearly all games being forgettable and rehashing insistences that were also becoming apparent that Nintendo was lacking in the creativity department.

    This is the one game that nearly turns that notion around as its saving grace. I bought a Wii U simply for the sake of accessing this game! Giving you a chance to    Let's be honest, the Wii u was certainly a flop on Nintendo's part, with nearly all games being forgettable and rehashing insistences that were also becoming apparent that Nintendo was lacking in the creativity department.

    This is the one game that nearly turns that notion around as its saving grace. I bought a Wii U simply for the sake of accessing this game! Giving you a chance to bring some ideas to life, as well as challenge to anonymous players from across the world!

    I wouldn't give too much credit though, there are some people who've single-handedly outdone this concept, such as Hello's Engine for GameMaker. And that's free!

    But, since not everybody's knowledgeable about things like that, I guess this will have to settle for the sake of ease-of-access creativity sharing.    … Expand
  25. BrettSiebenhaar
    Aug 12, 2018
    8
    The game was fun. Level design was in your hands. It was fun playing friends levels and it was fun watching friends play my levels. The game did get boring after a while. I really hope they come out with a Switch version.
  26. zabian
    Jun 2, 2018
    9
    this game is amazing if it was just Mario it would be a 8/10 but no, mystery mushrooms allow you to become characters, this brings true freedom to the player to create anything they want for 30$ this game is a masterpiece but if it was 60$ it would be above average. my 2 problem with it that people's levels are bad still this game is amazing a must buy for all Wii U owners.
  27. Hell-Sing-Champ
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    A gem on the wii u library. Instead of making yet more of the new smb game series, we got instead a game were we can make our own smb stages, picking from a gigantic variety of options.
  28. 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 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!
  29. REDMAN_GAMING
    Mar 12, 2018
    9
    super mario maker is simply a master pease the amout of creativivdy is is MIND BLOWING I HIGHLY RECAMEND SUPER MARIO MAKER TO ALL PEOPLE WHO LOVE VIDEO GANES
  30. CH513
    Jan 19, 2018
    8
    As a celebration of Mario's 30 years, Super Mario Maker does a decent job, but I find it somewhat overrated. This game is really good to test your imagination when makning Mario levels. You can post your levels online, as well as trying other people's creations, which can give hours of challenges. amiibo functionality is great, as it unlocks costumes that you can still obtain in theAs a celebration of Mario's 30 years, Super Mario Maker does a decent job, but I find it somewhat overrated. This game is really good to test your imagination when makning Mario levels. You can post your levels online, as well as trying other people's creations, which can give hours of challenges. amiibo functionality is great, as it unlocks costumes that you can still obtain in the 100-Mario challenge. You get tons of items and space to create the greatest level in Mario's history, and even choose the visual style (from the original Super Mario Bros, SMB 3, Super Mario World and New SMB U). All of this, and you get a game that is almost endless.

    However, it's drawn back by huge flaws. Some levels online are just bland and uninspired. The 10 and 100 Mario challenges feel like filler content sometimes. Your experience depends on your levels's popularity. And the biggest flaw is that, if you have Parental Controls on your Wii U, you get the most mediocre Mario game of all time (Mario Maker without online deserves a 5/10, or even a 4/10, A.K.A., the 3DS version I did not even think about playing).

    But Super Mario Maker will still give you a lot of fun most of the time. Thousands of online levels give the game HUGE replayability, which is something many Mario games lack. If you are a huge Mario fan, this is the game for you. It's a good game, and you can expect many great things about it. Just try to keep those expectations not too high, because if you expect a masterpiece from a level editor, it's quite likely that you'll feel dissappointed.    … Expand
  31. emiplaynintendo
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing. You will never get bored of playing this game because there is an infinite amount of levels that you can play,and there is the 100 mario challenge.
  32. SortOfCritic
    Dec 30, 2017
    10
    Super Mario Maker is loads of fun. Putting the creators mind into to you, Mario Maker's selections for level design are infinite, and having the ability to post your stages online helps ascend this game to god hood. Fun is to be had with Super Mario Maker, take my word for it
  33. AldoNueve
    Nov 30, 2017
    10
    A game who uses to the limit the capacity of the Wii U Gamepad, and the dream of many Mario fans. The game is more fun than using Lunar Magic for sure and the fun it offers seems endless, so many things you can do that cannot even done in the original Mario games, a great way to celebrate 30 years of jumping up.
  34. RELAYYZ
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    Perfekt !
    ! Große Level auswahl (weil es logischer weise nur Level von Usern gibt)
    ! 10 Mario Herausforderungen ist zwar Crap aber sonst nice

    ist.. ist ein tolles spiel
  35. luisflopez
    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    … Expand
  36. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    8
    If you have rich imagination and always wanted to create Mario levels give it a try. If not you can play some levels made by people, but they aren't perfect as levels stragiht from Nintendo gods of level design.
  37. Stlouzilla
    May 30, 2017
    9
    Super Mario Maker is a groundbreaking achievement for Nintendo that fully realizes the concept and potential of the Wii U platform. The game utilizes the gamepad better than any other title in the system's library and the extent of creative options in the maker mode turns a construction zone into a playground. Mario Maker's reliance on online components is simultaneously the game's biggestSuper Mario Maker is a groundbreaking achievement for Nintendo that fully realizes the concept and potential of the Wii U platform. The game utilizes the gamepad better than any other title in the system's library and the extent of creative options in the maker mode turns a construction zone into a playground. Mario Maker's reliance on online components is simultaneously the game's biggest strength and downfall - the experience is basically made or broken by the strength of the community.… Expand
  38. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    yo lo llamaría, la idea mas loca, tonta y revolucionaria, nadie esperaba un juego así de mario, este juegos tiene un potencial infinito, los mundo creados por los usuarios, son creativos, algunos muy locos y otros sacado de lo mas profundo del "infierno", y otra vez nintendo lo volvió hacer
  39. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is like Mario heaven. Not only can you make your own Mario levels, you can also play thousands of courses that other people have made. A must buy if you own a Wii U.

    One of the best ideas for a game ever. Well done Nintendo.
  40. Captain_Heropon
    Mar 4, 2017
    8
    You know what's funny, is that before this game came out I actually had dreams of something like it existing. Crazy, right? An official Nintendo-published video games for a console that allows you to make your own Mario levels. I'd been using unofficial and poor-quality programs on the Internet allowing you to do just that for the longest time, so God am I happy this game exists. It's soYou know what's funny, is that before this game came out I actually had dreams of something like it existing. Crazy, right? An official Nintendo-published video games for a console that allows you to make your own Mario levels. I'd been using unofficial and poor-quality programs on the Internet allowing you to do just that for the longest time, so God am I happy this game exists. It's so much better than what you can illegally find on search engine. In Super Mario Maker, the possibilities are endless! (Well, maybe not literally, but to the point where new level concepts are being made all the time) Sharing your very own Mario levels all across the world is an easy and fun experience, and I often found my levels being played more than I expected due to the good balancing of accessibility. Creative courses are being made by several people every day, and there's always something new to try. There's a great interface and a substantial amount of tools for plenty of gimmicks. Even if you don't consider yourself a "creative" person; give this a shot! I can promise you you'll at least put hours into the levels created by others.… Expand
  41. rosnk30
    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
  42. YesIAmAHuman
    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.    … Expand
  43. CoronzinReviews
    Oct 18, 2016
    9
    This game is amazing, My favorite Wii U game I played, and here is why

    Super Mario Maker allows you to make your own Mario Maker levels with 4 different themes and 30+ different course elements by either shaking or putting something on it, this allows people to easily get into game design and also allows malicious people to make some of the hardest Mario Maker levels ever, albeit there    This game is amazing, My favorite Wii U game I played, and here is why

    Super Mario Maker allows you to make your own Mario Maker levels with 4 different themes and 30+ different course elements by either shaking or putting something on it, this allows people to easily get into game design and also allows malicious people to make some of the hardest Mario Maker levels ever, albeit there are a few flaws but the game does make up for it, lets list them
    -Not much Nintendo takes from the community
    -Takes all stars away from people who make glitch levels
    -Very easy to copy downloaded levels

    +More than just playing levels
    +Provides kind of frequent updates
    +Easy reportation to take down Copied levels    … Expand
  44. TazmilyKoala
    Sep 21, 2016
    10
    Super Mario Maker is absolutely brilliant! Everyone knows the Italian plumber and his platforming adventures, and now you get your very own cornucopia of infinite Mario fun. Both casual and hardcore gamers of all ages will find something to enjoy here. If your a seasoned platforming expert looking for challenge, you will find it here in boatloads! You can easily sort levels by difficultySuper Mario Maker is absolutely brilliant! Everyone knows the Italian plumber and his platforming adventures, and now you get your very own cornucopia of infinite Mario fun. Both casual and hardcore gamers of all ages will find something to enjoy here. If your a seasoned platforming expert looking for challenge, you will find it here in boatloads! You can easily sort levels by difficulty and find what best suits your play style. If your a novice just starting out try some easy of normal levels. More of a veteran? Don't worry! Some expert levels will provide even the most hard-boiled gamers with decent challenge. As for the level designing aspect, it's amazing as well. Everything is streamlined and easy to learn so gamers of all ages are welcome! I think it's that broad appeal that gives Super Mario Maker it's undeniable quality. If you like platformers in some capacity, you will find enjoyment in this game. Even if you don't enjoy playing levels, there's millions of levels you still play and share with others easily. If your on the fence about this game, let me assure you, you will find so much to love in Super Mario Maker!… Expand
  45. dwoz777
    Sep 15, 2016
    9
    And that is what sums up this game: an anticipation of what’s up next. With such a vibrant community and already 1,000,000 levels uploaded, anything can be possible. That is what keeps me playing. That is what keeps me creating. It’s a drive to be a part of the community and a desire to build into such a formidable culture. Super Mario has been engrained deep into many cultures and withAnd that is what sums up this game: an anticipation of what’s up next. With such a vibrant community and already 1,000,000 levels uploaded, anything can be possible. That is what keeps me playing. That is what keeps me creating. It’s a drive to be a part of the community and a desire to build into such a formidable culture. Super Mario has been engrained deep into many cultures and with the arrival of this game comes the arrival of a deeper level of investment into who Mario is and who we get to make him to be.… Expand
  46. veedub
    Sep 6, 2016
    8
    The good:
    If you're a thoughtful, creative person, you have a fantastic medium to express yourself in this game. Creating levels is easy to do. Further, not only can you *create* the levels, you can have literally anybody in the world play the levels and critique and make comments on them. It feels great when you put your soul into creating a clever level and have someone give you    The good:
    If you're a thoughtful, creative person, you have a fantastic medium to express yourself in this game. Creating levels is easy to do. Further, not only can you *create* the levels, you can have literally anybody in the world play the levels and critique and make comments on them. It feels great when you put your soul into creating a clever level and have someone give you positive feedback.

    There are good tools available to help you fine-tune your levels to perfection, including being able to drop yourself into the level at any point and with any power-ups, and a gameplay-path tracer so you can master your obstacle/enemy positioning.

    Most of the levels you play will be pretty decent levels that feel very "Mario." That's a very good thing. Occasionally, however, you'll come across incredible, fantastic levels that make you wish Nintendo would hire those people to design levels for the actual Mario games. And then there are other great levels that aren't very long, but rely on execution of a single difficult trick to complete, that will make you feel like you've accomplished something impossible when you finally get it.

    The number of n00b-fodder levels is limited by a clever system. When you start the game, you can only upload 10 levels to share, but if your levels are acclaimed by people "starring" them, you will be allowed to upload more levels. This way, the number of levels designed by people who suck at level design are limited while people who make fantastic levels will be able to upload more, thus making better levels available to you.

    Oh, and if you don't like a level, you can skip it.

    The not-so-good:
    Play a "100 Mario Challenge" and I guarantee you that you'll come across at least one level that bothers you. While there are (rarely) some clever "auto-Mario" stages where you don't touch anything and you're bounced around on springs et al, I hate most of the "auto-Mario" style levels. There are also levels that are neither original nor very "Mario" feeling, or any good at all. And while the addition of special effects can marginally enhance a level, more often than not those special effects are abused to make super, super annoying levels.

    Also in the negative column: It's not very fun to watch your kids make levels.

    All in all:
    I recommend this game. If you don't have a Wii U, I'd recommend buying one just to get this game, and even though I don't rate it as highly as some other games, I don't usually recommend buying a Wii U just for most other games.    … Expand
  47. OldSchoolReview
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    If you are a mario brothers super fan THIS is your game my friend! Everything in game is BUILD BUILD and BUILD! I can tell you this is the game I most played on this week! You can enjoy Thousands of thousands of levels around the world makers! The servers are super stable! You don't need to worry about paying for a membership to play this game, and yes, You can make thousands of mixes inIf you are a mario brothers super fan THIS is your game my friend! Everything in game is BUILD BUILD and BUILD! I can tell you this is the game I most played on this week! You can enjoy Thousands of thousands of levels around the world makers! The servers are super stable! You don't need to worry about paying for a membership to play this game, and yes, You can make thousands of mixes in level design, your onliest limit is how crative are you? Just play this game, Seal of approval.… Expand
  48. Narigaur
    Aug 25, 2016
    10
    Super Mario Maker is one of the defining games for the Wii U. It really shows off how the Wii U GamePad is made to be more compelling compared to other systems. You can play the game without the TV, and the touchscreen being really convenient. It's presented in the same way as Mario Paint from the SNES. It may be goofy, but it's fun. The same can be said for Super Mario Maker. The UI may aSuper Mario Maker is one of the defining games for the Wii U. It really shows off how the Wii U GamePad is made to be more compelling compared to other systems. You can play the game without the TV, and the touchscreen being really convenient. It's presented in the same way as Mario Paint from the SNES. It may be goofy, but it's fun. The same can be said for Super Mario Maker. The UI may a bit silly, but it's enjoyable. For example, you can play a loaded course on the title screen! You can place nearly all types of enemies and items in your levels, and choose from 4 different themes with those from the NES, SNES, and the Wii U. There are a lot of things you can do and you can even break the rules of Mario to make your level a ton of fun.

    If you want to get the game just because you want to play other users' levels, I say go right ahead. There are literally tons of new levels uploaded every day, and from what I'm seeing, they're challenging, but fun. I don't want to deduct points from this game for levels made by players that are nearly impossible to beat because that's saying more about the user's style, not the game.

    Ever since we were kids, we wanted to make our own Mario levels. Today, you can live that dream if you buy Mario Maker for the Nintendo Wii U.    … Expand
  49. GamecubeLover
    Jul 20, 2016
    8
    Nintendo is running out of ideas but the games aren't all bad to be clear. But I think this game is just bland and nintendo just gave up besides that the game is great but I hate the community making impossible levels like don't do anything levels and other TERRIBLE levels.
  50. cadents1115
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    This is a fantastic game with fantastic ideas and variability. It is a chance to play limitless classic Mario, to express your creativity, and to experience that of others. It has it's flaws, but imperfection in a video game often does not eclipse its ability to profoundly entertain. If you're unsure if you'll like it, rent it or borrow a copy from a friend. If you like it as I did, you'llThis is a fantastic game with fantastic ideas and variability. It is a chance to play limitless classic Mario, to express your creativity, and to experience that of others. It has it's flaws, but imperfection in a video game often does not eclipse its ability to profoundly entertain. If you're unsure if you'll like it, rent it or borrow a copy from a friend. If you like it as I did, you'll find yourself buying your own copy soon.… Expand
  51. Coolamanen50
    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
  52. GameCritque
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    This shows that Nintendo still knows what they are doing. They took a simple idea being done for years and made it blossom. The maker tool is so simple and works so well. There are four styles of mario games to play with. I thought I wasn't creative enough to do anything good in the game but even then I made some pretty fun levels. Having an online server with infinite levels is great forThis shows that Nintendo still knows what they are doing. They took a simple idea being done for years and made it blossom. The maker tool is so simple and works so well. There are four styles of mario games to play with. I thought I wasn't creative enough to do anything good in the game but even then I made some pretty fun levels. Having an online server with infinite levels is great for the Wii U with a game you can play for as long as the servers are up. Sure there are troll levels which is very annoying but they are rare and you can find levels that may be even better then Nintendo designs themselves. The Maker tool gets updates every month or so and they are all free. Now there is the play side. There is 10 Mario Challenge which are simple levels using the Maker tool made by the game developers. Then there is 100 Mario challenge with 3 difficulties. I would play Normal usually because Easy is usually just spam levels and hard are a lot of instant-kill levels. Peoples levels can really shine here. Completing the 100 Mario Challenge gives you costumes each time you win the Challenge. Nintendo usually uploads levels that give you mystery mushroom costumes. This game has some of the best Amiibo compatibility on Wii U. If you have a collection you will not be disappointed. These characters are only in the original Mario style which is sad but I understand it would take a lot of work to implement them into all 4. There is also a fun fly-swatting mini game to have fun with. All-in-All this one of the best Wii U games we have and is definitely a system seller and I cannot recommend it enough.… Expand
  53. Juanes
    May 30, 2016
    9
    Being able to create own levels the Mario universe is quite fun, in addition to playing the millions of creations of other users, being able to have thousands, or even millions of hours of play testing the levels in the world, the only bad thing is that you can only publish 10 levels, and depending on your fame will go higher, but if you are not famous enough, you really asking you visitBeing able to create own levels the Mario universe is quite fun, in addition to playing the millions of creations of other users, being able to have thousands, or even millions of hours of play testing the levels in the world, the only bad thing is that you can only publish 10 levels, and depending on your fame will go higher, but if you are not famous enough, you really asking you visit your levels in the Miiverse.… Expand
  54. Maxreviews420
    May 13, 2016
    9
    I honestly love this game it is primarily a 80$ level creator but it's worth it. It has enough modes to play if you don't feel like making the courses and there's also the awesome user made levels. If you ever wanted your own unique Mario levels then get this game
  55. Dualy
    Apr 25, 2016
    10
    By far my favorite game on the Wii U. Super Mario Maker lets you make your own Mario levels and share them around the world. You can run into some amazing levels online and you can make some awesome levels as well. I would highly recommend Super Mario Maker and I think it's certainly a system seller.
    Final Score-10/10
  56. YellowKirby
    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.
  57. Pedobear987
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    Si os dijera que este juego me a hecho pasar los momentos mas horribles y divertidos de mi vida haciéndome recordar mis mejores momentos de mi infancia... ¿Como te quedas? Fuera ya la coña me encanta y vale mucho la pena, tanto si te gustaría crear tus niveles como si quieres retos difíciles y imposibles algunos.
  58. Danielsonic87
    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
  59. SaltyNoodles
    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.
  60. abraham_b
    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
  61. cubs2w1
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    Super Mario Maker is a great game that deserves your attention. If Nintendo keeps giving the game free downloadable content regularly like they are currently, then it will be hard for you to get bored. This is a great 30th birthday present for Mario, as you can play an infinite amount of courses, even though are some bad levels here and there.
  62. 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 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.
  63. huynhjd
    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)
  64. 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 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
  65. RafaelVieri
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    The best game anyone could possible ever made for this era. It's a great interactive tool and way to be connected with world, but it's also the best 2D mario game in a very long time. The only thing that limits your experience is your own brain, and Nintendo had a nice way to tell players that they don't have to create anything if they don't want to. You can just play this game for theThe best game anyone could possible ever made for this era. It's a great interactive tool and way to be connected with world, but it's also the best 2D mario game in a very long time. The only thing that limits your experience is your own brain, and Nintendo had a nice way to tell players that they don't have to create anything if they don't want to. You can just play this game for the infinite Mario levels available.… Expand
  66. Cosmozerk
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    Super mario maker is a deep game, with millions of levels to play, different graphics, incredible editor and many fun little things that make this game a beast of a game and something you just NEED to have in your wii u, it's a "must own".

    STORY:......I mean...it's an level editor, how is there going to be a story?. Unless you count the 100 mario challenge wich is basicly: Save    Super mario maker is a deep game, with millions of levels to play, different graphics, incredible editor and many fun little things that make this game a beast of a game and something you just NEED to have in your wii u, it's a "must own".

    STORY:......I mean...it's an level editor, how is there going to be a story?. Unless you count the 100 mario challenge wich is basicly: Save princess...THE END

    PRESENTATION: This game has different types of graphics when you play depending on what style of mario you want to build, there's the original 1985 Super Mario Bros, the 1989 Super Mario Bros 3, the 1991 Super Mario World and the 2012 New Super Mario Bros U. Each of these have their unique style and look, so i can't really describe them, but what i can describe is the interface, which is very intuitive and easy to use, ANYONE can play this game and feel comfortable using the creation tools and listening to all the classic mario themes with 1080p and 60fps on their TV. This presentation is fantastic and i can't imagine a way that they could make it better.

    GAMEPLAY: All the mario styles have different attributes to differentiate each one from the others, mario 1 has the slipperiest controls, mario 3 has the p meter and you can grab shells, mario world has yoshi, the spin jump and you can throw shells upwards and new super mario has that little spin to get extra air time, wall jump, the triple jump and the ground pound.

    AH! but that's not all!, i mentioned yoshi before however that's exclusive to super mario world and new super mario, so what takes the place of yoshi in mario 3?, the boot! and that's pretty much a trend in this game, many items are exclusive to certain mario styles, so you are the one to decide when you want to create your mario level.

    Speaking of the items, uuuff. I can make an entire review only on the items, because there's a lot of them in this game and some of them have never appeared in another mario game which makes them very unique, we have lots of powerups, enemies, blocks, sound effects (that you can use to make certain enemies and places say whatever you want) and many other things that make this level editor one of the best i have ever seen in my life, however it's still losing some things from the 4 games like the slopes, some powerups, enemies, etc, but with each update they add more and more content to the game so i expect this things to be in the game eventually.

    There's a number of modes to try out in this game. First is the creator mode, where you obviously, create levels, The 100 mario challenge where you choose a difficulty and run through some randomly pick levels from the community with 100 lives and depending on the difficulty, the challenge can range from easy, to normal, to fair-hard, to ******** hard, to some of the most insane levels that only the most perverse, crazy and cruel human beings could ever create!. Another mode is the "official level mode", where you play through the levels that the official nintendo employees create, it's pretty cool. Another mode is the "explore levels" one...self explanatory. Similar to the 100 mario challenge we have the 10 mario challenge, where you (again) play through randomly pick levels of the community only this time you don't choose a difficulty and you only get 10 lives. Finally we have the creators mode, where you see the profiles of the best creators and see their level masterpieces that make you say: "**** it, i give up on life, i will never create something better than this".

    By completing some of this modes you get skins of different characters like samus, link, lucas, fox, donkey kong, luigi, etc, to make the original 1985 mario look like one of this characters via a special mystery mushroom, it's pretty cool.

    In conclusion with great level editor possibilities, great classic music, very well done graphics for each style, great modes and overall being pretty much an unlimited game, Super Mario Maker gets a 10/10.    … Expand
  67. NMFreed
    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    … Expand
  68. Employee427
    Feb 2, 2016
    9
    I liked this game. Its fun. Its creative. But for $60 and 9.5 reviews around the board, its seriously overrated. The good thing is the level design system is fluid, and feels easy to use. The gamepad works perfectly with the concept, and the touch screen menu controls feel quick and efficient. Making great Mario levels isn't limited by mastery of the elements, its limited be creativity.I liked this game. Its fun. Its creative. But for $60 and 9.5 reviews around the board, its seriously overrated. The good thing is the level design system is fluid, and feels easy to use. The gamepad works perfectly with the concept, and the touch screen menu controls feel quick and efficient. Making great Mario levels isn't limited by mastery of the elements, its limited be creativity. Which makes it such a disappointment that 90% of levels are utter garbage pumped out with no thought or neatness whatsoever. What makes it even worse is that, instead of giving a fair critique system to give people constructive criticism, downvote weakly designed levels and promote creative ones, Nintendo decided to make it an "everyone wins" kiddy game. You can't comment on a level without using the sole upvote button, making criticism and by extension improvement impossible. This baffling decision is by far the game's worst feature. There are many problems with the community as well. Traditional and creative Mario levels are thrown aside so that uncreative auto and troll levels can be thrown to the top of the standings, in other words cheap gimmicks are favored over actually good mario levels and creativity. I made a single troll level that took 20 minutes, and in 2 days it accumulated more likes and stars than my other 4 actual levels I spent days on combined. Which leads me to the star feature. Its incredibly obvious the "star" is to like levels, to give people a reward for working hard, but instead its treated as a "favorite" button, even though it isn't. People are absurdly stingy with stars, and a level with 100,000 plays can have less than 1,000 stars. However, there are many fantastic levels out there, and almost enough to combat the terrible ones. Kaizo in particular are extremely fun and challenging, and provide a constant distraction. Back to the level designer, a surprising number of notable Mario features are included, but 3 times as many are left out for absolutely no reason whatsoever, which greatly takes away from the substance of the game. In conclusion, Mario Maker is a deeply flawed game, which is only saved from a 7 by its ingenuity and creativity.… Expand
  69. Ectsoplasm
    Jan 31, 2016
    10
    This is the game that doesn't end. I have heard plenty of people saying that it's a way for Nintendo to say: "Ah, screw it. We don't like making a game, you guys do it." Those people need to have some fun for once. This game, or level editor, could have some more depth but has enough to make some great levels. We have some geniuses in the gaming community. If you went online in MarioThis is the game that doesn't end. I have heard plenty of people saying that it's a way for Nintendo to say: "Ah, screw it. We don't like making a game, you guys do it." Those people need to have some fun for once. This game, or level editor, could have some more depth but has enough to make some great levels. We have some geniuses in the gaming community. If you went online in Mario Maker, you definitely find some decent levels, some awful levels, and some amazing levels. Even with the abysmal levels, there are levels to entertain any mood. If you want a creative but no too hard level, this game's got you. If you want to sit back, relax and watch a level that moves you through automatically, this game's got you. If you want a hardcore level with genius level design, this game's got you. When the amount of levels is at the mercy of the fans, you get an eternity of entertainment.… Expand
  70. rodericrinehart
    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.
  71. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 22, 2016
    9
    This definite must-have for all Mario fans and Wii U owners is once again lived up its name of old, fresh Mario with new elements from other games. A game filled with so much rage could never live up the good, old Mario with new elements.
  72. Swagnemite123
    Jan 21, 2016
    9
    I have found this game insanity entertaining since it's September release and I strongly believe it's a must have for all wii u owners. This game is basically a endless mario game with a infinite supplie of levels,but that doesn't mean every level will be a enjoyable experience which is not the games fault it's a problem shared between all level creator software . A vast majority of theI have found this game insanity entertaining since it's September release and I strongly believe it's a must have for all wii u owners. This game is basically a endless mario game with a infinite supplie of levels,but that doesn't mean every level will be a enjoyable experience which is not the games fault it's a problem shared between all level creator software . A vast majority of the levels are not traditional platforming and are in fact gimmicky auto play levels . Still with a interface that is easy to understand and still being a infinite mario experience I would rate super mario maker a solid 9/10.… Expand
  73. kinruiz
    Jan 19, 2016
    10
    hermosa sorpresa, tiene una jugabilidad infinita y vasta, no como los juegos que salen comúnmente en las otras consolas, puedes compartir mapas, puedes jugar mapas diversos en linea, genial, con el sello de garantía de Nintendo.
  74. KingKingo123
    Jan 17, 2016
    8
    Its a great game and all that, my brother and I are addicted, but there could be more. Like, why is the Mystery Mushroom only available in the Super Mario Bros style? But, really, it is a great game that you can waste hours on.
  75. headshothermal
    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.
  76. KuleDewd
    Jan 14, 2016
    10
    I'm not really much of a creative person, but I definitely love to play other player's Mario levels and see what they have created. I've created and uploaded a few levels. This is literally the best Mario game ever, and a great way to celebrate Mario's 30th anniversary.
  77. Chinogaming2018
    Jan 12, 2016
    10
    The Greatest Wii U game of all time! Millions of awesome courses online, Awesome Costumes like all the smash bros characters. creative levels by designers! Please buy this game on the wii u or go to hell!
  78. MetaCriticize13
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    Mario Maker, while perhaps making mistakes on some smaller details, is overall a wonderful way to create and play levels, with a simple and intuitive but surprisingly versatile editor, and the ability to easily share your creations with others. Its biggest flaw is probably that the system for finding levels online isn't great in some places. However, that is a small detail compared to theMario Maker, while perhaps making mistakes on some smaller details, is overall a wonderful way to create and play levels, with a simple and intuitive but surprisingly versatile editor, and the ability to easily share your creations with others. Its biggest flaw is probably that the system for finding levels online isn't great in some places. However, that is a small detail compared to the outstanding rest of the game.… Expand
  79. CWL
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    A money maker game that has substance and is incredibly fun. With easy customizability and a plethora of levels online, this game is non-stop fun and you could play for days. The only issue is that they left out some cool ideas like Charging Chucks and etc.
  80. Super_Cloud
    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!
  81. codeyen
    Dec 31, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super Mario Maker is a what people would refer to as a "Fan Service" game, or a "Sellout" because the main theme of the game is to, "Let the customer do the work". However, Super Mario Maker is a game that strives to let the user let its creativity run wild. While the system of unlocking more creation tools can seem irritating to the average audience, but it does let the player experiment with the tools they until they have mastered those items. When new items are unlocked the player would have fully utilized the previous unlockables an will be able to experiment with the new tools. The process of uploading levels is well thought out and prevents the player from uploading, "Impossible" levels. The mystery mushroom costumes can be unlocked through Amiibos, but can be unlocked without them so it doesn't force the player to buy Downloadble content (DLC) While the process of finding levels suited for the player's tastes and skill level may be difficult, this can possibly be solved with the, '100 Mario Challenge' as they have three skill choices. However, the game may not seem like much to a person who wants to instantly create a, "Masterpiece" level, but the player's patience is definitely rewarded. However, the player can be entertained with the endless flow of user-created levels. The point is, the game may seem pricey for $60, it really depends on the player's, "creativity" and "Patience", but players can still find fun elsewhere in the game. My final rating is 8.5… Expand
  82. Fireantus
    Dec 30, 2015
    9
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    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!    … Expand
  83. endermanic987
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    a good game indeed. my only complaint is sometimes,with what you have to work with, levels can get a little repeditive. but overall a great game. with 4 diffrent game styles to boot. i love that you have to use your imagination. so 9/10 for me
  84. otorino
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    excelente juego para celebrar los 30 años de Mario y para los grandes fans de nintendo, es prácticamente infinito eso significa que puedes estar pegado a el ya que no acaba
  85. MrMadMonkey18
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Nintendo ran out of ideas and made a masterpiece that would save and maybe even change the wii u.
    We call that idea super mario maker.
    Mario maker is a game where you can create and play other levels.You can unlock costumes with amiibo or 100 Mario challenge.The gameplay is smooth,The graphics are amazing and making your own levels is just downright awesome!
  86. leonardo2360
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    exelente jueoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
  87. NintendoSTART
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    Always,I want to make my Super Mario Level.And I make with this game.It's interesting make a super mario level of all ages,like a new super mario bros level and a Super Mario World Level.And we can play online levels of others players.This is Awesome.But the game dont have all itens of mario for example I want to make a level with Hammer Brothers Suit,but we cant because Super Mario MakerAlways,I want to make my Super Mario Level.And I make with this game.It's interesting make a super mario level of all ages,like a new super mario bros level and a Super Mario World Level.And we can play online levels of others players.This is Awesome.But the game dont have all itens of mario for example I want to make a level with Hammer Brothers Suit,but we cant because Super Mario Maker dont have.And we don't have the Ice Flower and I want to make some levels with it.Also it dont have the most back grounds like desert,ice,etc.And this is it.Super Mario Maker is obligatory game of Nintendo Wii U… Expand
  88. SuperMatt777
    Dec 12, 2015
    8
    Personally, a better idea for a Super Mario Bros. anniversary than the last one. The idea of creating your own 2D Mario levels almost feels like your making a game of your own. The controls for making levels is simple and fun and it is probably the most fun when you actually know what you want to make. There are a great amount of things to use and test out which overall makes for manyPersonally, a better idea for a Super Mario Bros. anniversary than the last one. The idea of creating your own 2D Mario levels almost feels like your making a game of your own. The controls for making levels is simple and fun and it is probably the most fun when you actually know what you want to make. There are a great amount of things to use and test out which overall makes for many different level designs. However, should you eventually run out of ideas, it does become a bit harder to go back to. Regardless, should you have a creative mind that doesn't run dry fast, Super Mario Maker can keep you satisfied for a long time.… Expand
  89. Jollyjoe1000
    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.
  90. sanitariusz
    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.
  91. awholenother
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    easily the game with the most content you'll ever buy. i wish nintendo would let me download a million levels to my console instead of just 120 (then i'd have infinite content without even going online), but it's all right.

    so this is a game where, apart from making levels, which is great in itself, you go online to play. however, you only go online to download the level you want, which    easily the game with the most content you'll ever buy. i wish nintendo would let me download a million levels to my console instead of just 120 (then i'd have infinite content without even going online), but it's all right.

    so this is a game where, apart from making levels, which is great in itself, you go online to play. however, you only go online to download the level you want, which takes seconds, and then you're just playing a level that's installed. i mention this because, even if your connection is too crappy or unreliable for most online games -- which, on top of that, require the connections of everybody else to hold up, otherwise the session goes to sht, -- even then it will be good enough for a perfect experience with super mario maker! and i mean perfect, because no controller and game have ever been made for each other more than the gamepad and SMM.

    this is the only $60 game in my life i've ever bought day one digital, because i knew, as long as my wii u worked, i would never stop playing it, and i didn't wanna keep switching discs between this and the mere finite games out there. now not only was i right about not getting tired of playing (i've played 1,000 levels so far; think about that), but even i, who had never dreamed of making mario levels before, have now made dozens.    … Expand
  92. tsmasher1000
    Dec 8, 2015
    8
    It's a great game that makes the players finally understand the creators of the Super Mario Bros games. It is actually quite difficult to make a good level that is both challenging, fun, and does not rely on luck. It's very fun to create your own level, but it's hard to create a decent one and sometimes you wished there was a little bit more customization for some small things. However,It's a great game that makes the players finally understand the creators of the Super Mario Bros games. It is actually quite difficult to make a good level that is both challenging, fun, and does not rely on luck. It's very fun to create your own level, but it's hard to create a decent one and sometimes you wished there was a little bit more customization for some small things. However, when you look for a decent level to play, good luck finding one. Many of them are just "broken" in the fact that it's not so much as difficult (though they can be) as it is luck-based. Some of them are very well done though, and some have creativity that blows my mind. All in all, a great game and a must have on the Wii U.… Expand
  93. ps4misery
    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!
  94. MrPandaBear
    Dec 3, 2015
    10
    This game is awesome to play. By yourself or with your family, it will leave you with a smile on your face every time you play. The level creator is extremely easy to grasp and once you do you can let your imagination run wild. I definitely recommend this game.
  95. LucasMSouza16
    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
  96. BetterThanSonic
    Dec 1, 2015
    9
    This one surprised me because, unlike Sonic games, it's a good game. I expected something mediocre but the great community this game has spawned makes you completely forget how terrible the Sonic games and their community are.
  97. BloodyRandy
    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.
  98. NikoAmii
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    Nintendo, this is a perfect example of the perfect game to make. This is direct fan service and I wish they would do it more often. If you asked any kid in the 80's or 90's who played Mario what their dream Mario game would be, this would be their answer. And now kids who grow up with Nintendo and Mario in this decade can now do what their parents dreamed of doing back many years ago. ThisNintendo, this is a perfect example of the perfect game to make. This is direct fan service and I wish they would do it more often. If you asked any kid in the 80's or 90's who played Mario what their dream Mario game would be, this would be their answer. And now kids who grow up with Nintendo and Mario in this decade can now do what their parents dreamed of doing back many years ago. This is the perfect nintendo game. My exact score for this is 96 so I rounded up to a 10 because of the restriction to user reviewers. This game lets every creative fan of Mario have there time to shine. They have the ability to make any Mario map they desire, and it's amazing. My friend who I invited to play the game with came over and had a blast. She is an artist and she easily put her creativity into the game with little to no restrictions, this is practically nintendo's version of Minecraft. For those who are not as creative as others, you have the option to play any mario level under the sun, created by other users. Heavily popular music soundtrack related levels, nearly impossible levels, extremely easy levels, levels full of bombs, levels full of bowsers, levels full of coins, levels full of stars... this game has no limit on the type of level you want to create or play.

    This game is perfect for anyone, everyone who i've played this with has only had nice things to say and smiles on there faces. Thank you nintendo for one of the best games in your library.    … Expand
  99. Babakinush
    Nov 24, 2015
    10
    What a beautiful game. I've always wanted to make my own levels, and the whole level designer just works! It works so well. Thank you Nintendo for giving us one of the best idea games of the year. Can't wait to see what the community continues to build and the future updates!
  100. zvincze
    Nov 24, 2015
    8
    When I got this game, I wondered to myself "I may like this game, but how the heck am I gonna be making any levels, I have no creativity whatsoever,". When getting the game though, I soon found out that it was nice to get into.

    The game has a weird way of getting you into it, only you giving certain items after a few days of playing. Although weird, I found it helped me a lot, I    When I got this game, I wondered to myself "I may like this game, but how the heck am I gonna be making any levels, I have no creativity whatsoever,". When getting the game though, I soon found out that it was nice to get into.

    The game has a weird way of getting you into it, only you giving certain items after a few days of playing. Although weird, I found it helped me a lot, I wasn't getting overwhelmed with different elements and I had time to master the ones I currently had. Once you get all the items, you can see the improvement you've made into making levels, each new elements spawns new ideas. Once you get all of your elements, you can bring all those ideas together.

    The level editor for this game is amazing, it went beyond my expectations. Making levels didn't feel like a chore, the editor found a way to make making levels something very enjoyable. Even if you're not a creative person as myself.

    Level creating isn't only what this game has to offer, you can also check out other people's levels in the course world. This makes it seem as though it's an unlimited Mario game to an extent. You can also try out many sample levels with the Ten Mario Challenge which can also spark some ideas. Or even feel free to use The One-Hundred Mario Challenge, a mode which gives you 100 lives and randomly chooses levels that others have posted, according to the difficulty you want of course. A new addition, Event Courses is also a pretty fun thing to check out. This allows you to play courses that are part of several different events from all around the world and allows you to unlock more mystery mushroom costumes along the way.

    There are some cons with this game though. Going back to some of the original games that the four styles were based on, you can see many different elements that you never see in Mario Maker. Of course, I didn't expect them to include every single element, but maybe more of a choice. This is something we may see in a future update to the game. One thing this game is especially missing is slants, maybe it would make the game a bit too complicated for a younger audience, but it seems as though it should be something mandatory.

    Overall though, Super Mario Maker is an amazing game. Offering creativity to minds that could never achieve such things. Although it's missing some content, it still has a lot to offer, and hopefully plenty more to come. That's why I'm giving this game an 8/10.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 85
  3. Negative: 0 out of 85
  1. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Nov 17, 2015
    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.
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  2. CD-Action
    Nov 15, 2015
    95
    Who could have expected such absurdly high quality from a level editor? [11/2015, p.62]
  3. GameCrate
    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.
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