Mario Sports Superstars
- March 10, 2017
- Camelot Software Planning
It’s another Mario Sports game and just as satisfyingly predictable or unsatisfyingly unambitious as you imagine.
A new Mario Sports title for Nintendo 3DS. Featuring Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, and Horse Racing.
Nintendo 3ds
Reviews
- Good overall presentation with nice chunky and colorful graphics.
- Five unique sports offering solid gameplay and a fair amount of content.
- Robust multiplayer options available for both local and online play.
- Each sport feels stripped back and lacks depth compared to previous standalone titles.
- Limited use of amiibo and no Download Play functionality detracts from the experience.
- Football is particularly unexciting, and the overall gameplay can become repetitive.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay across the five sports is solid and enjoyable, featuring vibrant graphics and fun mechanics in golf, tennis, and baseball. However, while the core gameplay is entertaining, it lacks depth and may feel simplistic compared to more comprehensive titles in the Mario sports franchise.
“Five sports all offering solid gameplay, nice chunky and colorful graphics; golf, tennis, and baseball are good fun.”
“The core gameplay of each of the sports is solid, providing an enjoyable experience.”
“The basic gameplay is certainly fun to play, making it a great choice for casual gamers.”
“The core gameplay of each of the sports is solid, but it feels like the most basic form of each was plucked from a superior title.”
“The controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to execute even the simplest moves.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive after just a few matches.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for being solid, featuring chunky and colorful designs that enhance the overall experience. Users find the visual presentation complements the enjoyable gameplay across various sports like golf, tennis, and baseball.
“The game features nice, chunky, and colorful graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
“The visuals are vibrant and engaging, making each sport feel lively and fun.”
“The graphics are solid across all sports, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.”
Critic Reviews
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50%Mario Sports Superstars Review
It seems cramming five games into one has resulted in rather stripped back versions of each main sport when compared to Mario's previous standalone offerings. Most of the charm and range of options to extend the life outside of a few multiplayer sessions is absent, so Mario Sports Superstars ironically ends up as a pretty boring affair, despite the number of events to play. Fine for a few online bouts, especially if lamenting the lack of football or baseball main series games, but don't expect this to occupy the 3DS for long.
50%Mario Sports Superstars Review
Available March 10 on Nintendo 3DS
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