The announcement of Super Mario Run was revealed by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto during a live Apple event, and was accompanied by a fairly in-depth description of how the game will work. The title, which is coming first to iOS devices with an eventual Android release planned, is a platform game that only requires one hand to play, with a tap to the screen making Mario jump while the hero constantly moves forward. The Italian plumber is tasked with making his way through various stages, with the aim of collecting as many coins as possible before the end of the stage.
Alongside this main gameplay mode, which follows the Super Mario trope of offering several worlds to discover and complete, there is also going to be a multiplayer mode known as Toad Rally. This mode will allow users to race against opponents, both via direct contacts and other players across the globe. A third gameplay mode is also going to be available, allowing users to create their own Mushroom Kingdom according to the game’s iTunes store page.
At this moment in time, Super Mario Run does not have a set launch date, although Miyamoto was able to confirm some details about the game’s release. Apparently, the game will not be free-to-play, and will instead come at one fixed price with no microtransactions within the game. In terms of when the game will be available, apparently the release date will be confirmed later this year, but the game will be available come holiday season for iPhone and iPad.
