Super Mario Run may look simple at first glance, but it goes a lot deeper than you think. In this article we list 10 Super Mario Run tips, so that you will soon jump through the levels as an accomplished plumber.
Super Mario Run tips: 10 you should know
Super Mario Run has only been in the App Store for a day, but immediately jumped to the number 1 position. Not surprising, of course, because this is Nintendo’s first real smartphone game. With these 10 helpful Super Mario Run tips, you can be sure to get the most out of this entertaining adventure.
Also read: our review of Super Mario Run
1. Unlock new characters
The game may be called Super Mario Run, but there are plenty of other characters to play with too. For example, you can unlock Luigi, Yoshi and Toadette by putting their house in the Mushroom Kingdom, you get Peach by completing the story and Toad is playable if you link your Nintendo account to the game.
2. Collect the pink, purple and black coins
The levels in Super Mario Run are quite short, but full of secrets. This way you can collect pink coins the first time you play a level. If you have them all, purple coins will appear next time. If you’ve brought all of those with you, you can try to find the black coins. This makes all levels replayable at least three times, and a lot more challenging.
3. Maintain your Mushroom Kingdom
In addition to an exciting adventure, you should also not forget to maintain the kingdom. You can place new buildings for all coins and Toads that you unlock. That way you unlock minigames, new characters and other bonuses. Also check the present in the top right corner every time, who knows, there might be something new for you!
4. Challenge other players
If you think you’ve mastered Super Mario Run, you can test your jumping skills by competing against others in Toad Race mode. Here it is not only important that you collect coins and be the fastest, but also that you make the best jumps. In the end, everything adds up and the player with the highest score is the winner. This will give you new Toads, which you can use to decorate your Mushroom Kingdom.
5. Stop a false jump before it’s too late
The controls of Super Mario Run are very simple, but still contain some secrets. One of the most important is how to stop a jump. You do this by swiping quickly from right to left while Mario is still in the air. That way, the plumber gets to the ground much faster and covers less distance. This has saved us several times from a fatal fall.
Know the characters’ unique moves
Swapping Mario for Yoshi, Luigi or another character is not only fun for variety, but also changes the way you play the game. Each character has his or her own unique skills. For example, Luigi jumps a lot higher than the rest, Yoshi can hang in the air by kicking his feet and Peach can float through the air with her dress. This will undoubtedly help you to earn those hard to get coins.
Jump on enemies to unlock bonuses
You can easily avoid Goombas and Koopas, but jumping on top of them is a lot smarter. This way you earn extra coins and build up a bigger bonus very slowly. At the end of each level, the number of enemies jumped is added up. If you get a certain number, you will from now on earn more coins if you land on top.
8. Link your Nintendo Account
It pays to create a Nintendo Account and link it to Super Mario Run. You will then immediately get Toad as a new character to play with and constantly receive bonuses when you achieve a feat. This allows you to earn extra tickets and coins, without having to do anything special.
9. This way you save iPhone battery while playing
If your iPhone battery is low but still want to play Super Mario Run, Nintendo has added a nice option. You can lower the rendering and graphic quality via the Menu and Settings. This makes the game look a bit less flashy, but it also consumes a lot less battery. In this menu you can also set the language of the game to English.
10. Jump at the right time in Toad Race
If you make a jump at just the right time in Toad Race, a little thumbs up will appear. This gives you bonus points. You get this thumb, for example, if you jump after you come out of a roll or just before you would grab an edge. It takes some practice to master the timing, but it does yield a noticeably higher final score.