- March 10, 2017
- Camelot Software Planning
Mario Sports Superstars
It’s another Mario Sports game and just as satisfyingly predictable or unsatisfyingly unambitious as you imagine.
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About
A new Mario Sports title for Nintendo 3DS. Featuring Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, and Horse Racing.










- 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.
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”
Mario Sports Superstars Review
Mario Sports Superstars Review
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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