Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker + amiibo (Wii U, 2016) New Low Price
May 24, 2017
Simple yet deep.
Taken from bonus levels in Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad expands the premise of small puzzle levels that work just as they do in any 3D Mario game, except Toad can't jump. This small change ripples across the gameplay of Captain Toad, but the extra restriction rarely feels hindering as the levels are clearly designed to show you the routes to the star. The view is completely controllable, giving you the extra tool to find all of the bonuses as well. If you're not a fan of touching the screen while playing, you'll be frustrated as it is a major feature in many levels, and always useful for stunning enemies and finding hidden coins.
As with any major Nintendo release, the product quality is top notch, with graphics, sound and control excellent as Captain Toad uses the same engine that Super Mario 3D World also uses.
This seems like an excellent game for kids, as removing the jump keeps the gameplay simple and without a time limit and relatively slow enemies, the game should be enjoyed by children not ready to take on Super Mario Bros yet. However, there are 3 jewels to find in every level as well as a bonus objective, like finding a secret 1-up or gold mushroom, or not taking damage, etc. that increases the challenge for seasoned gamers. Additionally, the game tracks most coins and fastest times, with a challenge time per level eventually unlocked. There are secret bonus levels as well that I won't spoil.
Excellent value.