Super Mario Maker

 Wii U
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 900 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 783 out of 900
  2. Mixed: 68 out of 900
  3. Negative: 49 out of 900
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  1. 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.
  2. Sliggs
    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
  3. JHango
    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.
  4. MiOdd
    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.    … Expand
  5. rdekoch
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    I've always wanted to like games with level editors but could never get into them. Nintendo gives users a surprisingly granular level 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
  6. piloy85
    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. EFYevan
    Sep 11, 2015
    10
    Simply the best idea Nintendo has ever had! Super Mario Maker is a masterpiece that can be played and created for years to come! If you 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. MIDP
    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!
  13. huskobon
    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
  14. Luigifan10
    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.
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. Bernadet
    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.
  18. snow_
    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
  19. patrickres9
    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
  20. Tavi88
    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.    … Expand
  21. Tbone413
    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
  22. DBPirate1129
    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
  23. Stroot
    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
  24. PedroVicious
    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
  25. Bjolley35
    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
  26. takoDGO
    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!
  27. chuydavid
    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!!!
  28. SerDilly
    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
  29. Trainzfan333
    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.
  30. 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
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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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