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  • Summary: The intrepid Captain Toad sets off on his own adventure for the very first time through a wide variety of tricky, enemy-infested, maze-like stages to find hidden gems and nab elusive gold stars.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 66
  2. Negative: 0 out of 66
  1. Aug 10, 2018
    91
    Overall, Treasure Tracker is a real gem of a game. It’s also beautiful; I was stunned by it on Wii U, but the visuals have only gotten better on Switch. It’s bright, cheery, and wildly creative from an aesthetic standpoint. Each stage is like a diorama, making the game feel like the player is interacting with toys, rather than lines of code. The soundtrack isn’t especially varied, likely because most stages don’t require a lot of time to beat, but I’d have appreciated a few more tracks to spice things up.
  2. Jul 11, 2018
    90
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is an absolute joy to behold, from its cute visual styling and delicious soundtrack and audio utterances from the main characters, to the expertly crafted self-contained stages, jam-packed with smart puzzles to solve and a plethora of goodies to uncover. This was one of those Wii U gems that thoroughly deserved another shot at the limelight, and with its excellent new additions now, it is indeed time to shine bright.
  3. 85
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker highlights one of the best secondary characters in the Super Mario universe, and gives him a stellar adventure. Fans of the Wii U version should pick it up for the portable experience and extra levels while those who didn’t play the game in 2014 will find a lot to love. It’s another fantastic addition to the continually growing Switch library, and I can’t wait to see what Nintendo does with Captain Toad in the future.
  4. 80
    Another great Wii U game that is made better by the Nintendo Switch's portability. It's a fun experience that doesn't overstay its welcome, but definitely does feel repetitive in certain areas.
  5. Jul 19, 2018
    80
    Everything about Captain Toad is overwhelmingly charming.
  6. Jul 12, 2018
    80
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker remains an excellent game that feels perfectly at home on the Switch. The short-burst gameplay of the diorama-puzzle levels suits the portable nature of the system to a tee. It still looks, sounds and plays as well as it did on the Wii-U, so if it didn’t hold your attention then, the lackluster additional features aren’t likely to change your feelings now. If you’re a Switch owner looking for a joyous, simple, unique puzzle game, then Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is worth some permanent space on your memory card.
  7. Jul 11, 2018
    60
    There is a charmingly competent puzzler here, yet it’s hard to recommend without an abundance of caveats. If you’ve yet to play the Captain Toad and solving cute and charming puzzles, it could be worth a shot if it drops in price, even though the asking price is lower than most to begin with. If possible, and if you own a Wii U, you would be better off dusting that system down and playing it on there.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 74
  2. Negative: 6 out of 74
  1. Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Cute little game, perfectly made for handheld. Controls are good, no slowdowns. Technically solid. Imho it has much charm and very highCute little game, perfectly made for handheld. Controls are good, no slowdowns. Technically solid. Imho it has much charm and very high quality. What i dont get is why people think this would be different game, just because its on Switch now...and downrate it on that. So i ask: did you cry when an old movie was redone/changed just for a new medium? I guess not...
    Since im playing 1p and on handheld, this is my rating for excatly that.
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  2. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este juego. Es precioso, relajante y divertido. Uno de mis favoritos de todos los tiempos. Capitán Toad y Toadette, sois geniales :D
  3. Aug 12, 2021
    9
    An absolutely lovely little puzzle game that anyone can enjoy. Every level is its own little world, meticulously crafted by the developers,An absolutely lovely little puzzle game that anyone can enjoy. Every level is its own little world, meticulously crafted by the developers, reminiscent of a little terrarium. I find myself coming back to this game regularly when I want to relax and work a simple puzzle or two before bed. Perfect for cozy nights inside with blankets and a cup of tea. Expand
  4. Sep 17, 2019
    8
    A nice, relaxed, clever, and charming puzzle game. Not very challenging, except for maybe a few bonus levels, but that's OK. Not every gameA nice, relaxed, clever, and charming puzzle game. Not very challenging, except for maybe a few bonus levels, but that's OK. Not every game needs to be an intense push. Captain Toad was a refreshing break for me from difficult games like Celeste. Also very suitable for kids. Some sections definitely work better in handheld mode with touch-controls, there you can see that it was originally a Wii U game. The soundtrack can get kind of annoying over time if you're playing a lot, because there's only a very limited number of tracks.

    All in all, not a must-play, but definitely worth your time if you're looking for something more laid-back.
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  5. Sep 6, 2022
    8
    Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a cute little puzzle game. Each level is fun, individual and offers a little challenge. One point ofCaptain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a cute little puzzle game. Each level is fun, individual and offers a little challenge. One point of criticism, however, is the implementation of the touch elements, which makes you realize that the game is actually a Wii U game. Otherwise, the game is great! Expand
  6. Jan 29, 2022
    7
    Fun game, but ultimately short and kind of forgettable. The new content isn't anything to write home about either.
  7. Aug 6, 2019
    0
    So boring and Full of Bucks bäh löl. Goffhdjo tauchst djfvckkhgf hhh udwef

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