The best 2D Mario to play on Nintendo Switch
We compile from best to worst all the two-dimensional titles that can be played in the hybrid of those in Kyoto, either on the console natively or through the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Jumps, obstacles and pipes. Mario, the star of Nintendo, has walked through movie theaters and has triumphed wherever he has gone. The most iconic protagonist of video games turned 35 in 2021 , a story full of titles and experiences at the controls, none of which has neglected its quality at any time. Since its inception, the two dimensions have been very present, although the jump to 3D gave free rein to other types of games, also platform games, but with a more adventurous tone.
Taking advantage of the fact that Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch is a reality, what better time to review each and every one of the 2D platforms starring the plumber that can be played in the hybrid of those from Kyoto? It should be noted that Super Mario Maker 2 and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe can be purchased in physical or digital format; the rest can be accessed by subscription to Nintendo Switch Online , despite the fact that there are still some absences (such as Super Mario Land). The order has been established taking into account the Metacritic note.
The best 2D Mario games available on Nintendo Switch according to Metacritic
- Super Mario Bros. 3 (98/100)
- Super Mario World 2. Yoshi’s Island (96/100)
- Super Mario World (94/100)
- Super Mario Maker 2 (88/100) / FreeGameTips Analysis
- Super Mario Bros. (86/100)
- Super Mario Bros. 2 (81/100)
- Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (80/100) / Analysis in FreeGameTips
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (80/100) / FreeGameTips Analysis
- Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels (77/100)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder changes the visual style with respect to New Super Mario. Bros., while adding new mechanics and even a completely new transformation , in which the plumber turns into an elephant. The title will be available from next March 17 exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
The hybrid will receive a second two-dimensional Mario video game, although in this case it is not a platform. Decades ago, Squaresoft developed the first Super Mario RPG, the seed of the Mario & Luigi saga. During the most recent Nintendo Direct, the Japanese company has revealed a revamped version of Super Mario RPG , which will go on sale on November 17.
In this news we collect the best Super Mario games available so far on Nintendo Switch (both 2D and 3D) , according to their Metacritic ratings.
