Primarily, this means you use the stylus to drag and drop course elements, change up classic NES Super Mario skins for more contemporary looks like Super Mario World and New Super Mario Bros., and quickly undo any mistakes. Does it play just like the Wii U title?Īs I’ve already stated, the 3DS is, mechanically-speaking, perfectly suited to Super Mario Maker‘s unique gameplay. Further, while fans are already clamoring for Nintendo products like the latest Pokémon titles, the NES Classic Edition, and that dirt-cheap Mushroom Kingdom New 3DS, another major holiday release like this certainly doesn’t hurt. In short, the game was ripe for a 3DS port almost from the start. Not to mention the fact that the 3DS already shares a similar touchscreen/button layout as the Wii U’s GamePad. Even with its nigh universal fan and critical acclaim, a portable Mario Maker could conceivably make its way into four and a half times as many gamers’ hands as its console big brother. However, it has sold upwards of 58.5 million 3DS systems. Nintendo has sold approximately 12.8 million Wii U consoles since launch.

Why re-release Super Mario Maker on a portable platform? Does the soul of this beloved level-builder survive the process, or is it diminished? Read on to find out. This week, Nintendo shrinks down Wii U standout title Super Mario Maker to fit in your favorite handheld.

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