'Super Mario Run' Launches on App Store for iPhone and iPad

[Mr_Brightside_@]

Played the first three levels and hit the paywall, see ya!

 

[Traverse]

I don't see what the big deal is about this game.

I see the significance of an authentic Nintendo game on the app store, but this is the same generic game that's been there since the App Store launched, just with a Mario coat of paint.

 

[Mr_Brightside_@]

I see the significance of an authentic Nintendo game on the app store, but this is the same generic game that's been there since the App Store launched, just with a Mario coat of paint.

The Sonic runner game from a few years back was way more fun to me.

 

[Corrode]

So, the full game is a stupid in-app purchase, meaning that every single family member has to pay $10 to play the game. Nice way to circumvent the profit loss that family sharing would've caused.

Not buying it.

Super annoying but just log your account into each person's phone, get the IAP, then logout again.

 

[robust]

Still won't let me download it. Still says "Notify" in the app store.

 

[cardfan]

That was pretty awful. Deleted.

 

[skitidetdu]

Fun and nostalgic for a guy like me that grew up with 8 bit nintendo but I would get bored pretty quick.

 

[a.gomez]

Another auto runner - only in the world of Mobile gaming can this be a big deal.

 

[NoahK17]

Of note, each of the 24 Levels changes slightly after finding all 5 "colored" coins. So if you count the variations, you're looking at 72 different Levels (with 6 playable characters each with different jump abilities).

 

[GeneralChang]

I've been dying for a good iOS game and I was all set to buy this one sight unseen on launch day. But the news of that always-on internet connection thing... It's gotten to the point where it's easier to pirate games than to buy them, because when you pirate them you don't have to deal with BS DRM like this!

Except... the whole point of the internet connection is to prevent piracy... so probably not easier to pirate than buy? Especially since pirating stuff on an iPhone is a frigging nightmare anyway.
[doublepost=1481833067][/doublepost]I downloaded it to try it out, and I really like it. It doesn't play like a Temple Run or Rayman clone, it actually feels like a Mario platformer. Obviously not as involved as classic Mario games, but it's solidly fun. I might just buy it.

 

[lakaiordie]

i think its pretty fun.

 

[Peepo]

It's pretty good... even though simple, there is something about Mario and the polish of the game which is attractive to many. Not sure if I will buy since I was never a big Mario platformer (Mario 64 I enjoyed though).

 

[seatton]

I was super excited about this. I downloaded and played for two mins and I am done. Disappointed

 

[JohnGrey]

I see the significance of an authentic Nintendo game on the app store, but this is the same generic game that's been there since the App Store launched, just with a Mario coat of paint.

That's a sad but accurate assessment. $10 for a Nintendo splash screen and some character models. At least the Messages stickers were free.

 

[jumpingjackflash]

The game is designed for a mobile phone. It can be played in short bursts, with one hand, and with simplified mechanics.

If you're looking for a "real" Mario game there are numerous ones you can purchase on Nintendo's platforms.

Yes and also for bigger screens like iPads. One handed game is something everyone can do. It means more potential players, more profit.

But thinking of how powerfull mobile devices have become im amazed the games are still this "dumb" and simple. And still i really dont understand the idea of constantly buying, decorating and collecting stuff in allmost every game.

IMO mobile phone games shouldnt have to be like this anymore.

 

[NoahK17]

Played it and hated it. Not being able to stop or control the character is irratitating.

Actually, as you're falling down from a jump you can swipe left to have Mario/Peach/etc. go to the left for a moment. It helps if you miss a coin block or something.

 

[itsmilo]

The moment i got the "data download 1%" pup up while on mobile data i freaked and closed the app immediately lol

 

[WillGonz]

So can someone explain to me what for is internet connectivity exactly used for in this game. I simply refuse to purchase this game until they drop the always on requirement. This game is useless for me otherwise. When I commute I don't have internet access. When I don't commute then, well, I'm busy.

Piracy they said.

 

[andysw9]

I've purchased it and it's seamlessly integrated across all of my iOS devices, each and every one has the game, all of the content and my progress is perfectly in sync. So I don't see the problem there, the DRM they are using hasn't interfered with the seamless integration I'm used to with iOS.

I don't have one other IOS app that won't let you have it open on 2 devices at once. Open it on your phone and iPad. Which one tells you that you can't use it until you close it on the other. Because one of them will. That's not seamless.

 

[superberg]

I'd like to think that in a world without piracy software prices would fall due to the inevitable increased revenue. But somehow I doubt that the corporate greed culture of big businesses would permit a price drop if they could just gouge us for more money anyway.

Stop with your reasonable expectations. They have no place in human society.

 

[tremlock]

Can someone who purchased this game already flip their phone to Airplane mode and try to run the game and let us know what happens?

does not work. Error code 804-1000

 

[vertsix]

Immediately purchased the in-app purchase because this move of "pay once for everything and play all you want" is how mobile games should be.

Not an in-app purchase nightmare like Clash of Clans.

Praising Nintendo for making the move.

It's nice to finally play something well made compared to the filth there is in the App Store in terms of games.

 

[Porco]

Spent the money on a Rogue One ticket instead. Don't regret it.

 

[WillGonz]

If they combined Super Mario Maker and Super Mario Run together this would be a hit.

 

[Egress99]

I thought apple had something called family sharing that would let you share apps to about 5 people. I dont buy games but thought it worked for all apps

They do, and it works really well for 95% of games and apps. In fact, I believe it tells you in the apps description if it is family share compatible. The catch being that IAP's do not transfer. So while I've downloaded this game so my kids can then download it as well, I'm pretty sure if I were to buy the unlock on my account, I'd then have to buy the unlock on my children's accounts as well. I'll be testing shortly.

If that holds true, it was done purely to make it so that a family share account holder would have to purchase the full app for all additional family accounts.