Storm Score 92 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet Digital Trends highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise Super Mario Maker 2 for its engaging creativity and fresh additions, noting it builds on the original’s charm while offering new ideas. While some highlight its expansion nature, most agree it delivers a highly enjoyable level‑building experience.”

Certified
Universal
Acclaim
92 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
67%
33%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 1 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Incredible customization tools
  • New 3D world option
  • Vertical levels
  • Creative Freedom
  • Story Mode Depth
  • Online Community

Points of Contention

  • Menus are crammed into one screen
  • Uses a capacitive touchscreen that can feel unresponsive
  • Better suited to handheld play
  • Co‑op feels carelessly thrown in

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
100
Steven Petite
Digital Trends

“Highly engaging whether you want to create levels or not, Super Mario Maker 2 is utterly fantastic.”

Perfect 5/5
95
Seth G. Macy
IGN

“Super Mario Maker 2 does nearly everything better than its already excellent predecessor, keeping the charm of a Mario game while introducing some incredible new ideas.”

Perfect 9.5/10
80
Henry St Leger
TechRadar

“More an expansion of the original Super Mario Maker than a real overhaul, it's the small additions that make you feel closer to a Nintendo developer than ever.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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