Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Reviews

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10
Jul 11, 2018

If you own a Switch then there's no real decision to be made here: Captain Toad is still far and away better on Nintendo's latest system. That's not to say the 3DS version is a write-off, though, because that's far from the case. As seemingly one of the final few big-name releases for the system, Captain Toad pushes it to its limits to produce easily one of the best-looking 3DS games ever made. The 3DS may be preparing for retirement, but games like this are ensuring it's going out in a blaze of glory.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2014

The usual high quality Nintendo level design and charm makes up for the lack of challenge and longevity.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 11, 2018

A sweet and relaxing experience based on the Super Mario universe with Toad as our main character. Each level is a puzzle by itself and it needs tons of patience and to be able to play with prospective.

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8 / 10
Jul 17, 2018

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is every bit as charming on Switch as it was on Wii U.

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8 / 10
Jul 11, 2018

Porting Captain Toad to 3DS might have been a surprise from Nintendo, but it's a very pleasant one. There's naturally some compromises to the game's looks and the 3DS's camera controls aren't always the best, but Captain Toad's adventure holds up really well on the handheld. If you don't own a Wii U or Switch, you won't feel shortchanged by playing on Nintendo's elder statesman of a handheld.

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8 / 10
Jul 11, 2018

Nintendo's continued run of Wii U ports has to have a finite end, but while Switch players are getting games like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker then its best just to bask in it. Gloriously cheerful, charming and enthralling, it's only diminishing features are its slightly short length and lack of difficulty for seasoned players.

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80 / 100
Jul 11, 2018

Captain Toad returns with his first adventure starring alone for Wii U with a version for 3DS that, although graphically suffer remarkably, proves that it's still a fantastic platforms and puzzles proposal.

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Dec 1, 2014

A game that challenges the mind like Treasure Tracker doesn't come around all that often and for that the Wii U console carves out another experience with childlike wonder as the objective, rather than the aesthetic.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2014

Captain Toad is an experience that doesn't attempt to really wow you, but instead delivers consistent puzzle experiences at a rapid pace. There's more Nintendo could have done with it, but it is a puzzler in its purest form, and that will be more than enough for people who wanted more of the titular hero after playing the bonus games in 3D World.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 19, 2018

Everything about Captain Toad is overwhelmingly charming. The soundtrack is solid, with plenty of levels having their own unique themes, as well as a few with familiar tunes from previous games in the Mario franchise thrown in for good measure

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GameSpot
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8 / 10
Nov 30, 2014

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is bound to warm your heart and challenge your intellect.

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8 / 10
Jul 12, 2018

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker's clever puzzles and creative take on platforming remain great on Nintendo Switch.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 13, 2018

Captain Toad's treasure laden levels are bite-sized, stress-free puzzles packed with surprises.

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8 / 10
Nov 30, 2014

Utterly charming on (literally) every level, it may not offer much in terms of fast action but this is just as imaginative and engrossing as any Super Mario game.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
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8 / 10
Jul 11, 2018

Utterly charming on (literally) every level, it may not offer much in terms of fast action but this is just as imaginative and engrossing as any Super Mario game.

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Eurogamer
Top Critic
8 / 10
Dec 22, 2014

Perhaps aiming to satisfy a younger audience, Treasure Tracker prefers to drop in a colourful boss-fight or format-breaking set-piece than to push the puzzle designs as hard as they can go. Solving most of these levels is more a matter of following your nose than exercising your brain. Captain Toad also doesn't achieve as reliably perfect a synthesis of puzzle and platforming as Game Boy Donkey Kong did, occasionally failing to fully scratch either itch - though at other times it finds something truly original in the space between them. And there is always that moment when you load up a new level and spin it, beholding another perfect microcosm, made just for you. 18 years on from Super Mario 64, Nintendo's designers are still going further in their exploration of the third dimension than almost anyone else.

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8.2 / 10.0
Jul 31, 2018

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a fantastic, beautiful and very nice puzzle game for all the public. Also, based on the duration of each scenario, it is a fantastic option to play with a portatil platform like Switch or 3DS.

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8.2 / 10.0
Jul 10, 2018

Indiana Jones for children – there is no better way to describe Captain Toads adventure. The journey through various lovingly designed places is a pleasure for young and old. Optics and sound are convincing on Nintendo 3DS and even the length of the game isn't disappointing. Only the unoriginal story clouds the gaming experience a litte.

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8.2 / 10.0
Dec 2, 2014

The charm of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker resides in the unique variety of levels built for the game, as well as the competent, yet simplistic gameplay design it delivers. Add a strong replay value to the mix and you have one of the best surprises to hit the Wii U this holiday season.

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8.2 / 10.0
Jul 15, 2018

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is much closer to a port than an enhanced version like we’ve seen with other Wii U titles. However, those who haven’t played it are better off getting one of the new releases, since those also offer portability. Since the levels are short, it is the perfect title to pick up and play. Despite the flaws, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker still might be one of the best puzzle-action game for Switch.

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