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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
Super Mario Maker 2 is a platformer released by Nintendo in June 2019 exclusively for the Switch. It acts as the sequel to the original Wii U title but brings the experience to a portable console with significant upgrades. The core concept remains simple: you build, share, and play user-created levels within the familiar Mario universe. This iteration adds Story Mode featuring over one hundred pre-made courses alongside an expanded editor. Players can access a vast library of classic Nintendo styles and power-ups to craft their own unique challenges or jump into multiplayer sessions with friends on a single system.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time either designing levels or playing through them in various modes. The Course Maker lets you drag and drop enemies, terrain blocks, and items from multiple Mario eras onto a grid. You can place coin cannons, create Bowser rides on giant Goombas, or turn Mario into a cat to slide down slopes. Story Mode guides you through specific lessons where you solve puzzles using these tools before testing your creations live. Multiplayer supports two players on one Switch who can build together in real time by passing Joy-Cons back and forth. The controls feel responsive whether you are placing a single block or fine-tuning enemy placement during a test run.
What Players Think
Critics and players alike have responded with high praise, resulting in an 88 score on both Metacritic and OpenCritic while 95.69 percent of critics recommend it. The IGDB shows a solid 84.1 average from over two hundred ratings. Reviewers note that the game offers more content than its predecessor and serves as a definitive collection for 2D Mario fans. Community moods lean heavily toward creative satisfaction as players spend hundreds of hours sharing their own courses. The average playtime stretches far beyond the initial campaign because the level creation tools encourage endless experimentation. Users consistently rate the ability to remix classic styles with new mechanics as the primary reason for sticking around long after finishing Story Mode.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth your money if you enjoy puzzle solving or want to unleash your own creativity. The price point reflects the massive amount of user-generated content available at launch and through updates. You earn achievements for completing specific challenges in Story Mode, but the real value lies in the endless stream of community levels. It succeeds because it removes friction from level design while keeping the physics tight and fun. Do not expect a traditional narrative here. Pick this up if you want to build your own Mario experiences rather than just playing someone else's.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
IGDB Rating
84.1
RAWG Rating
4.2
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