
Press on the word “Super” and five invincibility Super Stars pop up tap on the “R” of Mario and ten coins shoot out select the “K” of Maker and it switches on a retro monochrome TV filter. Also, by tapping sections of the game’s title on your Wii U GamePad, you can create various effects. In Super Mario Maker, the title screen presents a “typical” Super Mario level, and as I discovered unintentionally, you can actually play it by moving the left analog stick. Take the title screen for example, in most games this would be a static area where you select from options. Super Mario Maker, the latest game from the house that Mario built, is a prime example of this charm on display in full effect. What always strikes me about Nintendo’s games is how each one-no matter its genre or target audience-is infused with the company’s inviting, intangible charm.

You can also download and play courses made by users from around the world, similar to Sony’s flagship game LittleBigPlanet, or Disney Interactive’s Disney Infinity.ĮSRB Rating: E (Everyone) Nintendo magic in full effect This is game where you become the creator-with Nintendo providing you the gadgets and guidance needed to design your own dream Super Mario levels. It’s very possible you’ll have even more fun, given the limitless potential of Super Mario Maker.

But that doesn’t mean you won’t have just as much fun playing it as you would a full-fledged Super Mario platformer.

Super Mario Maker for Wii U isn’t your average Super Mario game in fact, it’s more of tool or a toy than anything else.
