4.6, 424 votes
Nintendo has done it again, creating a high quality seamless experience and charming world to spend time in. The classic Mario platformer has been translated to mobile platforms to be easily enjoyed on the go. Enjoy the cheerful world, sounds, and gameplay of Mario easily with one finger. Join your favorite cast of characters and play as one of many options like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Toad, and Toadette. Unlock these characters, each with unique abilities. Easily play one of four different game modes any time from your phone.
Unlike other Mario games, where the goal is to reach the end and master the platforming, this game focuses more on collecting coins. The platforming is a bit easier and steps aside to make room for well timed jumps to get as many coins as possible. You control Mario or other classic characters such as Luigi, Toad, or Peach with just one finger as you traverse through the colorful Mario levels. Play one of several game modes, to score points, complete levels and build a charming personalized Mario Kingdom.
Tap your finger to make Mario or others jump while they run forward. Collect coins and mushrooms while performing stylish wall jumps and spins. This simple mechanic is surprisingly deep allowing for unique mastery of gameplay. In ‘World Tour’, you can complete one of 24 stages and unlock an additional 9 after completion. In Remix 10, you’ll race though 10 short stages, the perfect bite sized bursts of classic Mario fun.
In ‘Toad Rally’ you’ll use your finger tapping skills to perform tricks, earn points, and compete with friends. In ‘Kingdom Builder’ you can create your very own Mario kingdom, customized with hundreds of options earned through ’Toad Rally’.
If you’re itching for a classic platformer or maybe some solid nostalgia, Super Mario Run will fit the bill. It’s charming and classic world, sounds and unique take of controls and gameplay make it the perfect mobile game to play in short bursts. This game is easy to enjoy and will remind you of other Mario games.
The gameplay is very well done, which is what you’d expect from a Nintendo title. Despite this being a mobile game, it feels enjoyable to play and high quality. One downside is the amount of content. The levels are pretty easy to get through, so you could find yourself running out pretty quick. The replayability here really comes from the collection of all the coins in each level.
The game really seems to center around the building of your kingdom, which you do via all those coins you collect. This game can be fun but has some serious barriers of time and won’t be something you sit and play for hours but rather for short bursts.
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