Thanks to a new Eurogamer preview, we have the latest details about Super Mario Run. A summary of information can be found below, with the full article at the source link.
– There are ways to briefly disrupt Mario’s ever-forwards movement and different paths through each level to follow, usually in pursuit of some hard-to-snag collectible
– These are exceptions rather than the norm
– Mario can roll jump, long jump, vault jump, perform a landing roll, parkor roll over enemies or pull off a stall jump to slow things down
– Can even mantle up onto ledges
– Most diverse 2D move-set ever for Mario
– Pause Blocks let you take a second to breathe and analyze the level in front of you
– They usually appear before a collectible you’ll need to react quickly to reach
– Use your new stall jump move by tapping and dragging backwards to slow Mario’s speed
– Can use one of Mario’s life bubbles to float backwards and take another crack at a collectible
– 24 levels at launch
– Play the first four for free
– No free-to-play mechanics, no in-game currency
– World Tour: face your friends’ level times and high-scores
– Toad Rally bases its levels on those of the main game, but offers twists to different sections to always keep you on your toes
– The object here is more about completing the level with more style
– Get points for stylish jumps, enemies stomped, coins collected and all number of other things
– Progress then gets totted up in the form of Toads who come to watch your run
– The winner between you and a friend (or other random player) gets to keep all the Toads as inhabitants of your own Mushroom Kingdom
– Kingdom Builder lets you spend the coins you collect on features for your own little Mushroom Kingdom
– Trees and warp pipes up to new Toad Houses available
– Toad Houses offer bonuses every so often
– Homes for unlockable characters such as Yoshi and Luigi
– You’ll need a certain level of Toad population before you can unlock the more elaborate objects
– A high enough level of Toads will even allow you to expand your miniature Mushroom Kingdom into multiple screens
