Daniel Perez
ShacknewsShacknews Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/6/2015
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3DS / WiiU - 3/5/2015
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
In this puzzle/platformer hybrid, players guide Mario Minis to the exit door using touch control. As with previous games in the series, players can create their own levels and share them with other players online. In this game, players can “tip” the creators of the user-generated puzzles with stars, which can be used to buy new parts in the robust level creator.
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- Nintendo Software Technology
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- Nintendo
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Critic avg
70
19 scored reviews
Total coverage
19
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Score range
50–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 70 across 19 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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19 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 11%
80–895 reviews · 26%
70–794 reviews · 21%
Below 708 reviews · 42%
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Daan Koopman
Nintendo World ReportMario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (Wii U/3DS) Review
Published 3/5/2015
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Read originalKevin Schaller
Game RevolutionMario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/5/2015
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90
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Read originalAllisa James
DualShockersDualShockers Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/5/2015
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80
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Read originalAlex Jones
GamesRadar+GamesRadar+ Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/5/2015
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80
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Read originalAlex Olney
Nintendo LifeNintendo Life Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/5/2015
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80
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Read originalBryan Vore
Game InformerMario Vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/4/2015
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80
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Read originalDon Saas
GameSpotGameSpot Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Review
Published 3/4/2015
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Read originalDarren Nakamura
DestructoidReview: Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Published 3/4/2015
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