Super Mario Run user reviews, decoded

High confidence · Latest 120 of 158 total reviews analyzed · Based on 158 reviews. Signal may be noisy.

Mixed

Review voice lately leans mixed. Users appreciate fluid and satisfying movement mechanics make the single-touch platforming experience feel rewarding for long-term fans and high-quality production values and classic nintendo aesthetic provide an authentic experience on mobile devices, but report aggressive paywall after the first few levels frustrates users who expect a fully free experience.

Rating: 3.8

Reviews: 158

Confidence: high

The latest update failed to resolve persistent crash reports and softlocks, leading to a decline in sentiment as users struggle with stability and lost progress.

How did the latest release land?

Overall
3.9/ 5
(1.7M)
Current version
3.8/ 5
-0.1 vs overall
(77.1K)
Main signal post-update: aggressive paywall after the first few levels frustrates users who expect a fully free experience.

Review themes

Praise

What users love

  • Fluid and satisfying movement mechanics make the single-touch platforming experience feel rewarding for long-term fans
  • High-quality production values and classic Nintendo aesthetic provide an authentic experience on mobile devices
  • Regular event updates and collectible statues provide ongoing engagement for players who have completed the main campaign
Complaint

Common complaints

  • Aggressive paywall after the first few levels frustrates users who expect a fully free experience
Request

Most requested

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