Super Mario Maker 2 Reviews

Super Mario Maker 2 is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is similar to other Nintendo titles in that it offers a level of creativity not seen elsewhere in the gaming industry but also misses the mark in a few areas which other developers more than often get right. In particular, the online play is brilliant in concept but lacking in execution, which is more of an issue now Nintendo is charging Switch owners to play over their network. That being said, Super Mario Maker 2 succeeds where the likes of Little Big Planet or Dreams have failed in offering creators a rigid framework on which to build their creations, something even a child can have fun with. The options are less varied, but nothing can be truly be broken and very few levels are painful to play. Super Mario Maker 2 is absolutely essential for Nintendo Switch owners and another jewel in the crown of what is shaping up to be Nintendo’s best console. I give it the Thumb Culture gold award, since I didn’t have any stars or coins lying around.

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Recommended
Aug 6, 2019

If you have kids that like to build or draw in their free time, Super Mario Maker 2 is an excellent addition to their screen time. When they aren't around, you'll be equally enthralled with the game especially if you have a history with the Mario franchise. Small gripes like building levels on the TV pale in comparison to the overall enjoyment you'll get from this game's enormous amount of content. Super Mario Maker 2 is a must play game and will go down as one of the best games released for the Nintendo Switch.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 5, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is everything you would want in a sequel, so do not delay and go play it now!

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90 / 100
Jul 31, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is following the footsteps of the first game but offering much more freedom and better experience. It delivers huge amount of content for countless hours of fun.

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A or higher
Jul 26, 2019

A must for Switch owners— don’t sleep on this one!

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8 / 10
Jul 25, 2019

Despite a couple of necessary compromises, we still find it hard to put down Super Mario Maker 2.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 25, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is like a side-scrolling trip down memory lane for Mario fans minus the kids yelling "are we there yet" in the back seat. The sequel not only tickles your creative fancies but also adds a bevy of fun features not present in the first game, such as a new story mode, even more tools and the Super Mario 3D World style. Admittedly, the 3D World portion is a bit limited and isn't quite as feature-complete as the other styles. If you love designing levels or want to check out the Super Mario Maker 2 community's crazy concoctions, however, this game will have you exclaiming "Mama Mia."

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Jul 25, 2019

"Grab your hard hats."

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95 / 100
Jul 23, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is a great sequel to our beloved Super Mario Maker. We do not only get a offline single player mode with more than 100 levels created by Nintendo, we also get new online features and a much more enhanced level editor in which we can build with a friend together at the same time.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 22, 2019

With Super Mario Maker 2, Nintendo once again showed what a super exclusive game should feature. This game is a fantastic experience not only for lovers of the Mario world and platform games, but also for game designers and idea makers.

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94%
Jul 19, 2019

No matter which way you slice it, Super Mario Maker 2 is a juicy new addition to the Nintendo Switch library. The value here is off the charts: 100+ pre-made levels, a full course editor, thousands of fan-created courses to download and a full multiplayer offering. This is a Super Mario game that will evolve and enlarge over time as more created courses are uploaded by the community.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jul 18, 2019

It is a pure blast creating and sharing levels with friends, and of course letting my son’s creativity run wild in creating new levels. The single player content is a welcome addition to an already impressive package. Super Mario Maker 2 is a fine addition to the Switch library, now can we please get that Zelda Maker stat?

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70 / 100
Jul 17, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is a perfectly fine way to pass the time, though you'll quickly begin to see the seams. As far as game-maker tools go, it's probably the easiest to use - but that doesn't mean it's the most entertaining or diverse.

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Jul 15, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 fulfills just about everything it set out to do, making it a must-play for Mario fans.

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Alan Bell
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Jul 15, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is a joyous experience jam-packed with seemingly never-ending content thanks to its rich suite of editing tools and a thoroughly talented community of level designers. No matter your skill level, you'll find something to love here, from it's wonderfully tight gameplay to the outstanding level-creator.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 14, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is a great tool for the creative people and fans of the Super Mario series. This game is good looking, has tons of content and almost infinite replayability.

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9 / 10
Jul 13, 2019

Seeing the amount of imagination on display from both Nintendo and the millions of level builders so far shows that this game is going to remain a Switch staple for a long time. Even with some minor blemishes, Super Mario Maker 2 is definitely a killer-app for the system.

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9 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2019

I can’t think of any other single player game that has offered such a wide breadth and endless stream of content without having to pay for every new level. Whether you are a creative and inspiring designer, a swift fingered speedrunner, or a casual weekend Mario newbie, there will forever be another flagpole to grab, castle to conquer, and princess to save in the incomparable Super Mario Maker 2. The team at Level Down Games can not put it down, and if you decide to make the purchase, we’re certain you won’t be able to either.

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7 / 10.0
Jul 12, 2019

But that toolkit is only half of the equation. The other half is a platform game with no quality control, no impetus for putting legitimate effort into your original designs, and no way to weed out poor content creators other than trusting that players will be able to discern the difference between a bad level and good level and rate them accordingly. Given how many positive messages I've seen attached to genuinely bad stages, I don't have much faith in the Mario Maker community right now and I question whether it'll get better down the line.

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Unscored
Jul 12, 2019

Super Mario Maker 2 is a deeper experience of what we saw in the first game for Wii U. The game uses its “main campaign” component as a way to show what's possible using the tools available and the building part of the game is surprisingly intuitive while using the joy-cons.

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