This weekend I got the opportunity to try out the new Super Mario Maker…
As a Minecraft expert previous Mario Bros lover, this was very exciting. Now, the game starts off with a very simple, easy to understand introduction. The player gets to finish the end of the tutorial level while hints and tips that are given. After the player is content with the finished level, they can try it out and continue on with the game. Through-out the game, you can play premade mini levels, or you can play levels that are made by other people around the world, as well as design your own, just for fun or to share. While I thought this game was fun and interesting to see how to make different levels hard and what not, I do think it lacked some of the motivation and excitement it had in previous Super Mario games. There’s no real goal of game, so I find it hard to get into. Maybe in more time I will enjoy it more. If you or your kid enjoy Minecraft, then I would recommend this, but if your kid enjoys objective based games then this game may be hard to stay interested in.
— 11 year old reviewer 🙂
Super Mario Maker retails for $59.99
WINNER: Best Family/Social Game (Game Critics Award 2015)
Super Mario Maker – Wii U Features
- Play a near-limitless number of Mario levels created by Nintendo and players around the world.
- Create your own Mario levels by using the Wii U GamePad controller touch screen to add enemies, blocks, pipes and more.
- Break the conventions of traditional Super Mario gameplay by blending enemies, traps and items into unexpected twists, like Piranha Plant-shooting cannons, power-up-tossing Lakitus, or even Hammer Bros. riding on Bowser while bouncing on trampolines.
- Touch control, instant editing and a robust online ranking and search system makes creating, playing and sharing a seamless process.
- Switch between four distinct themes, each with different art styles and features: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario World, and New Super Mario Bros. U.
- Transform into different characters at random with the new Mystery Mushroom item. Expand the roster of possible characters by completing 100 Mario Challenge mode or tapping compatible amiibo..
- Transform into different characters at random with the new Mystery Mushroom item. Expand the roster of possible characters by completing 100 Mario Challenge mode or tapping compatible amiibo.
- Tap a 30th Anniversary Mario amiibo figure to the Wii U GamePad controller to add a Big Mushroom power-up to your course!
About Wii U
The Wii U™ GamePad controller removes the traditional barriers between you, your games, and your TV by creating a second window into the video game world. It incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD touch screen, as well as traditional button controls and two analog sticks.
The GamePad also includes motion control, a front-facing camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, a sensor bar, a stylus, and support for Near Field Communication (NFC). It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and weighs approximately 1.1 pounds.
This looks like fun
Sounds interesting. I think my grandsone would love this.
My son is saving up for a wii u… he’s dying to try this mario maker game!
My grandson has this on his Santa list,seems like lots of fun