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Mario Paint vs Super Mario Maker

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Mario Paint
Mario PaintCreate art, music, and fun mini‑games with the SNES Mouse.
Super Mario Maker
Super Mario MakerCreate and share endless Mario levels with a simple Wii U GamePad
Overview
Description

Mario Paint lets players draw simple pictures, paint over black‑and‑white templates, and free‑draw using the SNES Mouse. The suite also includes a music composer, greeting‑card creator, and animation tools for endless creativity. The game features a quirky mini‑game called Gnat Attack, where you swat flies with the mouse, adding a playful challenge to the creative experience.

Super Mario Maker lets players unleash their imagination by designing custom Mario courses using the intuitive Wii U GamePad, turning level creation into a sketch‑like experience. Share your creations online and explore a vast library of community‑made stages, all while enjoying classic Mario gameplay and special amiibo‑powered features.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Sandbox & Creative
Sandbox & Creative
Best for
Children and creative beginners
Creative gamers and Mario fans
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99−33%
$59.99
release date
1992-07-14
2015-09-10
Specifications
developer
Nintendo R&D1, Intelligent Systems
Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4, Nintendo
publisher
Nintendo, Playtronic
Nintendo
age rating
ESRB E
ESRB E, PEGI 3
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
80/100
90/100+13%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Intuitive mouse‑based interface for easy drawing.
  • All‑in‑one suite of art, music, and animation tools.
  • Fun mini‑game adds replay value.
  • Encourages creativity in children.
  • Intuitive level‑creation tools
  • Huge community of shared courses
  • Amiibo integration adds fun variety
  • Rich tutorial book for inspiration
Cons
  • Limited to SNES mouse hardware, not modern controllers.
  • Graphics are low‑resolution by today's standards.
  • No multiplayer or online sharing features.
  • Limited to Wii U hardware
  • Online sharing requires Nintendo Network account
  • No local multiplayer mode
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