The game conserves the same formula as the two past installments: players are able to create their own Super Mario levels and worlds in different styles and course themes. They are also able to share their levels and worlds in Course World to players around the globe, also being able to play and even download levels created by other players. Star features new game styles, course themes, enemies, power-ups and more for players to use and build more levels. According to Jay Okumura, this game was created to make a fun experience for both veterans and casual players to play.
Gameplay
Star conserves the same gameplay as the other two installments of the series: a 2D platformer with a time limit. However, several things from Super Mario Maker 2 are changed in this game. A list of this changes include:
- A "Screen Wrapping" option has been added. In this option, only available for vertical levels, a player will immediately teleport to the other side of the level when going through one side of the screen.
- Super Mario 3D World does not longer count as an "Extra" game style but still has exclusive features.
- Players can now change the length and location of the goal and the starting arrow. They can also now select the goal they want.
- Water, poison and lava can now be selected in any course theme and in any part of the level (excluding Underwater and Space) using the F.L.U.D.D option. A new type of liquid is also added: Quicksand.
- With the addition of Speaker Boxes, comments on courses have been removed.
- New Clear Conditions have been added. Some of these involve destroying elements of the course or completeing a level without getting a power-up.
- Two new course element sections have been added: "Bosses" and "Goals".
- Music sound effects can now be added to power-ups.
- Players can now edit the trajectory of certain enemies like Hammer Bros. or Monty Moles.
- Certain enemies have been redesigned, including Sun and Goombud.
- Some enemies now have a Fire Flower option that transforms them into a "fire" version of themselves. Fire Flower enemies include Fire Bros., Flame Chomps and Magma Bubbles.
Game Styles
All game styles from Super Mario Maker 2 return in Star, with 3D World no longer counting as an "Extra Style". Two new game styles are added: Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and Super Mario Galaxy.
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Release year: 1985
Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
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| The first Mario game released on the NES, this game introduced characters like Peach, Bowser or Toad and enemies like the Goombas, Koopa Troopas and Hammer Bros. |
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Release year: 1988
Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
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| This game was the beginning for all the next 2D Mario games, introducing the World Map, the Koopalings and the Toad Houses, that would become staples of the series in the next games. |
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Release year: 1990
Console: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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| The first Mario adventure for the SNES, this game introduced Yoshi and Ghost Houses as well as the Cape Feather power-up. This game also introduced the powerful Koopa Clown Car! |
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Release year: 1992
Console: Game Boy
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| The monochromatic Mario adventure, this videogame marked the debut of Wario, Mario's fat doppleganger. In this game, Mario had to collect the eponymous 6 golden coins to defeat Wario and reclaim his castle. |
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Release year: 2008
Console: Wii
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| After Bowser invaded the Observatory, Mario needs to collect Power Stars and return its energy! This game introduced Lumas, Rosalina, Star Bits and more. Some objects from its sequel appear in Star. |
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Release year: 2012
Console: Wii U
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| This new, upgraded Mario adventure featured new enemies, new worlds and a new foe to the Mario universe: Nabbit! This game also includes objects from the New Super Mario Bros. series. |
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Release year: 2013
Console: Wii U
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| This adventure in Sprixie Kingdom introduced the Super Bell, the Double Cherry and new enemies to the Mario universe. In this game style the players have the most diverse moveset out of all styles! |
Course Themes
Course Themes are an important part of Star, changing the aesthetic features and backgrounds of levels. However, some enemies change in different Course Themes, including the Snow Pokey or the Spike. Using Night Mode gives the stages special effects and can alter enemies, power-ups and more.