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Super Mario Maker 2

Anthony MicallefByAnthony Micallef
SCORE9/10
DATEJan 17, 2026
READ1 MIN
VIEWS27
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Super Mario Maker 2 is possibly the best 2D Mario experience ever made, filled with infinite levels, a robust creation tool, and massive post-launch updates. The user-friendly level creation tool offers a natural touch interface in handheld mode, while docked mode with a controller also works effectively after a learning curve. All course parts are unlocked immediately, and the new radial menu system makes object selection fast and categorized.

The game features five styles for building: Super Mario Bros., SMB3, Super Mario World, New Super Mario Bros. U, and the new Super Mario 3D World style. The 3D World style is unique with its own physics and blocks. Themes have been upgraded with Day and Night variations, totaling 90 different looks, and Night themes introduce unique gameplay modifiers.

The Course World offers infinite levels and easy sorting categories, though it omits searching by level name. Offline play, which allows downloading courses, is also a valuable feature.

Review Score
9/10
Must Play
Pros
  • Endless user-created levels
  • Story Mode adds structured gameplay
  • New power-ups and themes
  • Intuitive level editor
  • Great online course sharing
Cons
  • Online multiplayer can be laggy
  • No friend lobbies at launch
  • Course search could be better

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PlatformNintendo Switch
AuthorAnthony Micallef
Time Spent10+ Hours
Rating9/10
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Anthony Micallef

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Anthony Micallef is the creator of Anton Retro, a platform dedicated to retro gaming enthusiasts. With years of experience in Nintendo homebrew and modding, he creates guides to help gamers get the most out of their consoles.

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Tech Specs

PlatformNintendo Switch
AuthorAnthony Micallef
Time Spent10+ Hours
Rating9/10
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