Most polished one-touch game, ever!
For a game that relies on (only) tapping and timing and Mario runs on his own, this plays surprisingly well and feels very much like Super Mario gaming. Paid the $10 and very happy with my purchase! Yep, its different than the games where you control Mario to the full extent, AND its supposed to be AND it works, as in its fun, entertaining and very frustrating at times. Thats part of what makes it really feel like a Mario game for me - the frustration. I get frustrated playing the same levels repeatedly obsessively trying to get all 5 pink coins and it reminds me of all the frustration Ive experienced with every Mario game whether it be just trying to clear a particularly difficult level or going back for those extras. My timing has never been outstanding, so I end up playing levels over and over and over until I get it just right and thats been my history with all Mario games and so this truly does feel like a Mario game and aside from the frustration, I do keep coming back for more, so Im enjoying it plenty!
And no, I dont think $10 is too much for what the game is. It has to be the most polished game Ive ever played on iOS. It even plays flawlessly on my old 2011 iPhone 4S (just longer load times) and how many modern iOS games can boast that? The devs did an excellent job bringing an experience to iOS worthy of being called Super Mario and Im grateful for it.
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SUPER MARIO RUN, v1.1.2