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Posted: 12 months ago, last updated 2 weeks ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
- Super Mario Maker is on Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS
- Super Mario Maker 2 is on Nintendo Switch
Game Details
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Commitment
Players: You can play with 4 players in the same room and up to 4 players online. You can create and play levels designed for co-operative or competitive play for up to four players.
Costs
You will need Nintendo Online (must be 18 to purchase, but can be any age to use) to play online with Nintendo Switch.
Age Ratings
This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE.
PEGI 3 with occasional, very mild violence in a comical or abstract context.
User-Generated Content: This game includes content created by other players, such as maps, outfits and items, that are not reflected in the game rating.
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Accessibility
Communication
How you can communicate with other players in the game and what options are available to customise and control this interaction.
Text to Voice: Sent text messages as voice to other players.
System Settings
Nintendo Switch has some built-in features, including a lockable zoom, that can be used on all games. The Wii U has some limited settings, such as disabling rumble and selecting mono audio... read more about system accessibility settings.
Supported by PlayabilityInitiative and accessibility contributors: @GeekDadGamer

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