Super Mario Maker 2 Reviews Roundup--See All The Scores Here

Super Mario Maker 2's release date is fast approaching. The game launches for Nintendo Switch in just a few days, and now reviews for the platforming game have started to hit the internet.

GameSpot's Super Mario Maker 2 review-in-progress awards the game an 8/10, with Peter Brown stating "the Mario series is worth all the admiration it gets." You can check out much more on the game in the selection of reviews below. Alternatively, check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic for a wider view on the game's critical reception.

You can check out our pre-order guide for your buying options, but you'll want to be aware it's one of the games Nintendo has made available through its new Game Vouchers program for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Also, a post-launch update is coming to allow you to play with friends online.

• Game: Super Mario Maker 2
• Developer / Publisher: Nintendo
• Platform: Nintendo Switch
• Release date: Out now
• Price: $60 / £60 / AU $80

GameSpot -- 8/10 (Review-In-Progress)

"With the story mode and dozens of custom-built stages under my belt, I'm anxiously waiting for the floodgates to open upon Mario Maker's 2 release. What I've played so far has proven, once again, that the Mario series is worth all the admiration it gets, and Mario Maker 2 is an excellent tool for picking it apart by pushing its enemies, mechanisms, and Mario, to their limit. I've yet to make a stage of my own that I think is worthy of sending out to other players, but I'm committed to getting there. Whether exploring the full potential of a single element or throwing things at the wall to see what sticks, I've got the itch to join the creator's club. And thankfully, even if you aren't an instant success (like me), Mario Maker 2 makes the learning process intuitive and enjoyable." -- Peter Brown [Full review-in-progress]

GamesRadar -- 4.5/5

"It takes everything that made the original great, but takes into consideration all those years of player feedback. It really is the complete package of play, create and discover for a game that really won't stop delivering something new." -- Sam Loveridge [Full review]

Trusted Reviews -- 4/5

"Super Mario Maker 2 could easily just have been a simple port for the Switch, but Nintendo has instead loaded it with additional content and features. The new course themes, items and power-ups result in a ridiculous range of combinations that wouldn’t have been possible without this sequel, and should no doubt entice owners of previous Mario Maker titles.

"Stage creation without a stylus can be a little clumsy on the Switch, and there isn’t quite as much creative freedom as there is with other game makers such as LittleBigPlanet, but this is still easily the best Mario Maker yet and an excellent entry point for the series thanks to the new story mode." -- Ryan Jones [Full review]

CNET -- No score

"I wanted a completely portable magic Mario gaming kit when the Wii U version came out. There was a Nintendo 3DS version, which was fun but the screen was too small and there was no way to share your games on a larger screen. The Nintendo Switch solves for both, and offers up the perfect package. This is the beautiful Mario Infinity I can stick in my bag and experience on a large-screen TV." -- Scott Stein [Full review]

IGN -- 9.5/10

"Super Mario Maker 2 is the most accessible game design tool ever created, and that core is just one part of a greater whole. I spent hours building levels, testing them, and starting over again, and I feel like I've only barely scratched the surface of what's possible. The Story Mode has a basic story, sure, but it's still a great excuse to introduce hundreds of novel, professionally made levels to play. Its design tutorials are so much more in depth than they ever needed to be, and you can take them or leave them as you see fit. Super Mario Maker 2 affords so much freedom in how you play, how you make, and even how you learn, it's astonishing how incredibly well it's all held together in one cohesive package." -- Seth G Macy [Full review]

Eurogamer -- Recommended

"Like the first game, this is a warm bubble bath to settle into, or an afternoon on the sofa with the Sunday papers and nothing else in the diary. Has it changed? Not too much. But it is wonderfully soothing to have it back." -- Christian Donlan [Full review]

Game Informer -- 8.75/10

"Super Mario Maker 2 is not a radical reinvention of the original Mario Maker, but it earns the "2" in its title with a story mode full of great Mario levels, worthwhile additions to the creation toolset, and new options for playing and creating cooperatively. The future is bright for Super Mario Maker 2, and I can't wait to see what the community makes with it. But even at this starting line, I had plenty of Mario to play and enjoy." -- Kyle Hilliard [Full review]

US Gamer -- 4.5/5

"Players now have the chance to make their own hellish, evil Mario levels on Nintendo Switch. Super Mario Maker 2 starts with the foundation established in the first game, and adds new themes, new game styles, and new items. It falters due to the loss of the second screen of the Wii U and 3DS iterations, and the lack of Amiibo costumes hurt, but this is still a fantastic package for a Mario fan or budding lever designer." -- Mike Williams [Full review]

Video Games Chronicle -- 5/5

"For 2D Mario fans, Super Mario Maker 2 is a classic in the making. There's already a consistently surprising and delightful offering at launch for creators and non-creators alike, but we suspect this sequel will continue to impress--and improve--well into the future." -- Andy Robinson [Full review]