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"Nintendo brings to Switch one of its most successful games of Wii U, although it comes already without that surprise. Multiplayer modes, new styles and tools, more intelligence in the puzzle levels ... This second Super Mario Maker is essential if you didn't have the original, and if you are excited with the challenges created by others. This game is a tribute to 35 years of jumping and Goombas."
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About Super Mario Maker 2
Nintendo released Super Mario Maker 2 in June 2019 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. This platformer shifts the focus from just playing levels to building them with a massive toolset. The game includes a Story Mode featuring over one hundred pre-made courses alongside its robust creation tools. Players can design everything from standard jumps to wild scenarios involving cat Mario or giant Goombas. It stands as a definitive entry in the 2D Mario franchise that prioritizes user creativity while maintaining the classic feel of the series.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time in Course Maker where you place blocks, enemies, and hazards onto a grid. The controls let you drag items from a menu to shape terrain or set traps for players. Story Mode guides you through specific challenges using different power-ups like the Super Bell or Tanooki Suit. Once you finish a level you can share it online or play friends' creations locally on one console. A partner can hold a Joy-Con to add blocks in real-time while you move things around. You might spend an hour tweaking a jump sequence or testing a new enemy pattern until it feels right.
What Players Think
Critics and players love this title with Metacritic and OpenCritic both giving it 88 out of 100. OpenCritic shows that 95.69% of reviewers recommend the game while IGDB lists an average score of 84.1 from 209 ratings. Nintendo Life called it the last 2D Mario game you will need with a perfect score. The community mood remains highly positive as users generate thousands of custom levels daily. Average playtime stretches far beyond the main story due to the endless user content. Reviews highlight how the toolset grows with every update, keeping the experience fresh for years.
PlayPile's Take
This is worth your money if you enjoy creating puzzles or testing others designs. The price point reflects the massive amount of content available through both the built-in courses and community uploads. You can track progress with achievements that unlock as you complete story challenges or share levels. It is not for players who only want to press start and finish in thirty minutes. The depth comes from the ability to spend hours engineering a single trap. If you have a Switch this becomes your primary 2D Mario experience.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
84.1
RAWG Rating
4.2
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ConjuredRowl
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sometimes I look back on how much I played Super Mario Maker 2's VS mode and I wonder how I did it, the lag in that game is absolutely horrendous 9 times out of 10
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