Super Mario 3D World

 Wii U
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2109 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 107 out of 2109
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  1. dannesolna
    Dec 14, 2013
    4
    Gameplay gets pretty boring after the first 3 worlds. You get the cat suit in the first level and after that there is pretty much nothing new. Id be fine with same old in HD if it would copy the things the forums and fans have been asking for. You hear people ask for a "open world" type of game with lots of secrets and collecting. They give us a "semi 3d" game which seems to just add aGameplay gets pretty boring after the first 3 worlds. You get the cat suit in the first level and after that there is pretty much nothing new. Id be fine with same old in HD if it would copy the things the forums and fans have been asking for. You hear people ask for a "open world" type of game with lots of secrets and collecting. They give us a "semi 3d" game which seems to just add a could of inches in depth to the recent 2d releases.

    Oh and the run button, with the speed increasing in bursts probably the worst idea ive seen in a while. It solved an non existing problem.

    On the positive side, nintendo did pretty well considdering the hardware they used. Some levels looked pretty damn good. I cant help but think that a "true 3d" game would have been hard to make, they would probably have to lower the resolution on a lot of textures. Maybe this was the best the console could pull off, and if thats the case, i guess they did the best they could.

    Last but not least, enough with the damn gamepad. The community has said what it thinks about it. Let me turn it off and go on with my pro controller. Thatd probably free a bit of processing power too, which could improve the visuals for future games.    … Expand
  2. mbele
    Dec 15, 2013
    3
    Feels like an extended 2d platformer. Barely worth calling 3d when compared to previous Mario games.

    * The laging runing with the run button is one of the worst things Ive experienced in a Mario game. * The graphics look last gen in every way possible. Not horrible, but they dont breath any inovation at all. Its good seeing nintendo in HD finally, but I would have hoped they would     Feels like an extended 2d platformer. Barely worth calling 3d when compared to previous Mario games.

    * The laging runing with the run button is one of the worst things Ive experienced in a Mario game.

    * The graphics look last gen in every way possible. Not horrible, but they dont breath any inovation at all. Its good seeing nintendo in HD finally, but I would have hoped they would set the bar higher than the consoles that are close to 10 years old. If this is the best the console can pull off in a very narrow level, its sad to think about how limited they will be with an open world in the next zelda game.

    * The only positive things is that its not set in space like the last two instalments and doesnt have the gravity function or the star collecting with the wii remote. That and the possibility to use the pro controller (at least most of the time).    … Expand
  3. madg10
    May 17, 2016
    0
    Nintendo deberia de dejar de sacar tantos juegos basados en Mario, que ya cansa, el juego me dejo bastante indiferente, una lastima porque compre su consola pensando en jugar a cosas distintas que en otras conslas, para mi sorpresa, peca de lo mismo que otras compañias.
  4. fallouts
    Apr 25, 2016
    0
    This game is a waste of money. The level design is so uninspired and simplified from previous mario games and the difficulty is very low. This game was definitely aimed at kids.
  5. Jools86
    Jan 30, 2014
    3
    Very disappointing. You can only move in 8 directions, it feels like a massive step back.

    I can imagine most Nintendo fans want a super Mario 64 or super Mario sunshine type game, not this HD 3DS title.

    The magic of roaming around and exploring a landscape had disappeared into little vignettes of uninspiring micro lands.
  6. KoopaKart
    Jan 21, 2014
    1
    I was really hoping Nintendo would bring a system selling 3D Mario title, a proper one like Sunshine or 64, but no, we got a worse version of Super Mario 3D Land. Controls are bad, you can only move in 9 directions, wtf is that about? Why have a control stick? Music is OK, not very memorable though. Level design/themes are stale, same themes as New Super Mario Bros., just in a differentI was really hoping Nintendo would bring a system selling 3D Mario title, a proper one like Sunshine or 64, but no, we got a worse version of Super Mario 3D Land. Controls are bad, you can only move in 9 directions, wtf is that about? Why have a control stick? Music is OK, not very memorable though. Level design/themes are stale, same themes as New Super Mario Bros., just in a different order. The game has no exploration, its just a straight path all the way to the FLAGPOLE... Why is there a flag pole in a "3D World"? It's not even a 3D World, you can't look around you, you can only see the direction you're going. Just to top it off there's a Time limit. This game is absolute trash, it's such a disappointment to people growing up with real Mario games, not the recent re-hashed abominations. The game is pathetically easy, it's literally boring, at no point do you feel in danger, I must have died twice maybe 3 times throughout the entire game. Only positive thing I can say is I liked using Peach, cause she floated for a little bit, seriously that was the highlight of the game, floating a bit. Do yourself a favour and don't think twice about picking this mess up. Imagine if this game didn't have Mario characters, the review scores would be slashed in half. Super Mario 2D World gets a 2/10 from me. (2D was intentional).… Expand
  7. FranRubio
    Sep 13, 2014
    0
    Más de lo mismo, más de 30 años jugando a lo mismo CANSA! Donde está la next gen??? un juego de menos de dos gigas, eso ocupaban algunos en PSX...
  8. Cheshir
    Jul 28, 2014
    3
    Do not purchase this game! One of the worst games I've played in over two years. Cons: The option to pick up/jump on your fellow player(s) from Super Mario Bros. Wii is still there and it still causes mass amount of frustration amongst the couple/group. The cat suit is not great and hopefully will be forgotten in future entries into the main series. Most of the music doesn't feel likeDo not purchase this game! One of the worst games I've played in over two years. Cons: The option to pick up/jump on your fellow player(s) from Super Mario Bros. Wii is still there and it still causes mass amount of frustration amongst the couple/group. The cat suit is not great and hopefully will be forgotten in future entries into the main series. Most of the music doesn't feel like "Mario" and is continuously rehashed throughout the game. Touching or rubbing the game pad was distracting and ruined the pace of any level requiring it. Pros: Captain Toad and Plessie levels were intriguing and a welcome break from the main entry. The mic blowing to discover hidden objects and deter mini goombas was interesting, but, did not add quality to the game. The double cherries were also interesting but were used very rarely. Having all four of the classic characters from Super Mario Bros. 2 instead of 2 toads was the best thing about this game.… Expand
  9. sniderman89
    Nov 7, 2014
    4
    I'll go ahead and admit I've only played about half of this. Compared to Galaxy this game is uninspiring and boring. It is also too easy. I suppose this would be a good thing for younger players but for me a disappointment. I really enjoy challenging Mario games but this was a walk through (so far as I played). I also miss the two handed controller that works so well with Galaxy. This wasI'll go ahead and admit I've only played about half of this. Compared to Galaxy this game is uninspiring and boring. It is also too easy. I suppose this would be a good thing for younger players but for me a disappointment. I really enjoy challenging Mario games but this was a walk through (so far as I played). I also miss the two handed controller that works so well with Galaxy. This was tough on my thumbs and difficult to manage depth for me at times. I thought the world was just pieced together with no grand theme or idea to immerse myself in. All in all a boring game for me. Even two and three player games didn't increase the excitement. In comparison I think multiplayer Mario & Luigi is a blast.… Expand
  10. Effer
    Feb 3, 2014
    2
    If you already own Super Mario 3D Land, and play videogames alone, don't bother buying this. The only upgrade is the multiplayer and the shiny graphics. Definitely not worth $60 for yet another one of Nintendo's rehashed Mario titles.
  11. ToolSnipeZ
    Aug 24, 2015
    1
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  12. xellos81
    Mar 12, 2017
    3
    This game is totally overestimated.
    I loved almost any Super Mario, from 1 to Super Mario galaxy 2, and the inspired Super Mario Sunshine!
    This game is just boring, boring and uninspired level design. maybe was just aimed at kids... I was hoping in a new great Super Mario adventure after this totally useless "3D World" but the new Super Mario for the Nintendo Switch looks already    This game is totally overestimated.
    I loved almost any Super Mario, from 1 to Super Mario galaxy 2, and the inspired Super Mario Sunshine!
    This game is just boring, boring and uninspired level design. maybe was just aimed at kids...
    I was hoping in a new great Super Mario adventure after this totally useless "3D World" but the new Super Mario for the Nintendo Switch looks already uninspired and confused.
    Good bye Mario, I want to keep you in my memories as the great platform game who reinvented a genre in Super Mario Galaxy.    … Expand
  13. fk_41
    May 17, 2016
    0
    no lo recomiendo para nada, un desperdicio total de juego solo para los fans ma sacerrimos de nintendo que le perdonan de todo, incluso que le rian en la cara cuanod los estafan.
  14. Tavitoiscool
    Jun 22, 2017
    3
    This is game is SO overrated. I'm really disappointed with it. The graphics are just ok, I just don't like the character models, they look like they're made of plastic. The soundtrack has nothing special. The single player is tedious and multiplayer is frustrating. This game feels so simple to be in a home console. Also this isn't the first time we see Mario and Luigi working as plumbersThis is game is SO overrated. I'm really disappointed with it. The graphics are just ok, I just don't like the character models, they look like they're made of plastic. The soundtrack has nothing special. The single player is tedious and multiplayer is frustrating. This game feels so simple to be in a home console. Also this isn't the first time we see Mario and Luigi working as plumbers in a game.… Expand
  15. hirschlord
    Mar 16, 2019
    2
    its not so nice like the old mario games and in the view angle i cant see if i land there or somewhere else
  16. AsthmaAttack
    Mar 20, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad game made me cry. My name is Jimothy and I am 6 years of age and attending Harvard University. I am majoring in recess as it was my favourite class in high school. Thank you for talking… Expand
  17. magor122
    Sep 6, 2020
    0
    bad..................................................................................
  18. Mayank_verma
    Apr 28, 2021
    0
    This Mario version looks basic but it is really good to play this game. It is different from other Mario games that are available on internet. The story is slightly different from the usual: Instead of capturing Peach, Bowser captures the Sprixie princesses and runs away to the Sprixie Kingdom. Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad go after him. One notable addition to the game is that you canThis Mario version looks basic but it is really good to play this game. It is different from other Mario games that are available on internet. The story is slightly different from the usual: Instead of capturing Peach, Bowser captures the Sprixie princesses and runs away to the Sprixie Kingdom. Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad go after him. One notable addition to the game is that you can play as either Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, or an unlockable character. They each have different strengths and weaknesses. Luigi can jump high, but has low traction on his feet (couldn't he just get different shoes?). Princess Peach can hover for a short time after jumping, but runs slower. Toad runs the fastest, but also falls to the ground the fastest. Mario's biggest strength is that he doesn't have any weaknesses, and his biggest weakness is that he doesn't have any weaknesses (he's the all-around balanced type). I won't spoil the unlockable character, but you can probably figure out her strengths and weaknesses just by playing as her.
    The best thing about this game is it is multiplayer. Using your favorite character while playing with other people can make for a fun time. A great part of the game is the introduction of the Cat power-up. When one of the characters gets a Super Bell, they turn into Cat Mario, or Cat Luigi, etc. Then they can climb up walls, which helps you get some secret treasure to help you unlock some bonus levels. You can also swipe at enemies with cat claws. That's cool.    … Expand
  19. Ramtin0
    Jun 24, 2022
    0
    This game is for furrys hahahahahahahahaha

Awards & Rankings

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#1 Best Wii U Game of 2013
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#1 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2013
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#2 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. DarkZero
    Jan 28, 2015
    90
    This game was yet another solid, fun-for-days title in the Mario series.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    Jul 25, 2014
    100
    While not as revolutionary as Mario 64 or Galaxy, 3D World manages to feel simultaneously fresh and nostalgic in a way the New Super Mario Bros. series never quite realized.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 11, 2014
    93
    Mario Galaxies have finally gotten the follow up they so rightfully deserve. Fun, exciting and surprising, Super Mario 3D World is everything a good platformer needs to be. [Dec 2013]
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