Customer Ratings & Reviews

Fun, addictive, and a true test of one's skill. The new MarioSports adds on to Nintendo's already large Mario-related sports catalogue without making it seem like a repress of old titles for a new gaming platform.

I have not tried any multiplayer or soccer in Mario Sports Superstars yet as of this writing nor have I really used amiibo cards, so this is more like general impressions of the game. I, however, have played nearly all past installments of the various sports subseries, including Golf's Toadstool Tour (GameCube) and Advance Tour (Game Boy Advance), Mario Super Sluggers (baseball on Wii) and Mario Sports Mix (Wii). So I have much experience with these kinds of games and can speak with an expert opinion. I also think the amiibo functionality is a rip-off. The game's biggest selling point is also its biggest flaw. There are 5 sports, so there is variety. Unfortunately, none of them are really fleshed out. A good comparison to make for side-by-side value might be Wii Sports though there's more to MSS in terms of content. Those looking for the variety in modes per sport will only get some generic challenges and limited stadium or course variety. Only 36 holes in golf from 4 different courses, plus 4 extremely similar and dull themes for 12 horse racing tracks, none of which feel at home in terms of the Mario Universe. No special items like shells or fire flower either. And the unlockable characters, OH GOD! You won't bring back Neil and Ella from Advance Tour or have some random inclusions like Petey Pirahna, King Boo, or anyone from WarioWare, Nintendo? But you will include Metal Mario and PINK GOLD PEACH!?! So, why isn't this game awful and just average to me? Well, that's just it. It's not Super Mario standard, but the gameplay is solid. I especially like the pitching mechanics in baseball and taking care of horses in your stable. If anything, I think horse racing would make a great standalone title if they had interactions between Mario characters and the horse and expanded on everything else in the mode, including item variety, track themes, and customization. It just feels like Mario Sports Superstars should have been the start of a new franchise or even just a new subseries in the Mario universe with either forgotten or entirely brand new characters and just some Mario classics like Luigi, Daisy, Waluigi, etc. being unlockable bonuses. At least then, despite still being of average quality, it could than be looked at in an standalone context and then improved upon for an Nintendo Switch sequel. Instead, because of the Mario Sports stigma attached to it and lack of creativity to help back it, it ends up alongside more recent Mario and Sonic Olympic titles and general Nintendo spinoffs as a fun diversion for fans and newcomers. But one that will probably be forgotten and forsaken by said players who will probably replay older, much larger standout Mario sports titles instead.

Unique game with multiple sports to play. Horse racing and baseball are pretty fun and it's Mario so you know it will be good. Great game for anyone looking for some sports games on the DS platform.

This Mario Sports game is awesome since I find it to be super fun to play on the go with my Nintendo 3DS.

If you like sport games and you like Mario then this is your dream game. Tons of fun featuring all your fave Nintendo mascots.

I love the baseball, tennis, golf & horse racing, but my least favorite is the soccer. However, the game as a whole, is highly enjoyable. You can't beat it. You get 5 different games in 1.

Mario Sports Superstars takes the some of the best previous Mario Sports games and adds portability. Sure they aren't as deep as say Mario Tennis for the Gamecube/Wii but none the less. A lot of fun! Great bang for your buck especially for multiplayer.

When my daughter unwrapped her gift and found out it was the Mario Sports Superstarts Nintendo game, she was overjoyed. She has been playing the game for a while now, and basically said that she Loves the Game! Enough said...

my son had a good time playing this game. it is a sports game mixed in with mario characters. if they like mario tennis or mario kart they will enjoy this one as well

I've been in the hospital for some time and received this game as a gift. It is very fun and passes the time. I especially like the baseball and golf and would have bought them as stand alone games. Baseball has simple controls and has a very old school feel to it that I like and I loved Mario Golf on the N64 and this game does not disappoint. The other games are fun as well. Very glad to own this game.

Kids love it they play the game in the car at home with friends and family and i dont hear a peep from them so its working!

Mario Sports Superstars combines five sports: Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, and Horseback Riding. My personal favorite is Tennis, followed by Baseball, Golf, Soccer, and Horseback Riding, in that order. If you own Mario Tennis, Mario Baseball, or Mario Golf, then it's basically the same game, so you can look at Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games for a bunch of OTHER sports you can play for almost the same price.

My grandson wanted for Christmas but played with it the night we bought it... wouldn't stop playing it

This is just what my granddaughter ask for, she made sure we knew which game we needed to get.

Bought this for my 5 year old and he loves it. Great value considering it is five games in one.

The game was a gift but all I have gotten is positive feedback from the person I gave it to.

This is a great sports compilation, with you favorite Mario characters. The graphics, sound, and gameplay are spot on like most Nintendo games. I really liked the Soccer. It is a great game to take on the go and play a quick game. I wish they had download play though.

My kids love this game. Making us buy a 2nd copy so they can play each other.

I was skeptical to buy this at first, but I took the plunge with the buy one get one fifty percent off. I would pay full price for this one if I had to. This one has a variety of sports games that has been marioized. The horse racing is a lot of fun!

Bought for a gift as they wanted Mario Tennis...this gives that and more!