As expected, Nintendo has released Super Mario Run today on the App Store. Originally introduced by Nintendo at Apple’s special event back in September, Super Mario Run is a mobile-optimized game featuring Nintendo’s classic character in an endless runner game that has Mario automatically running to the right, with on-screen taps used to have Mario jump and collect coins. The game is designed for easy one-handed operation, however Mario tap timings are used to make Mario behave slightly differently. Three game modes are available — World Tour, Toad Rally, and Kingdom Builder — that allow for simple single-player gaming, challenges and tournaments, and the ability to build your own kingdom with coins and Toads collected in the other game modes. The game is free to download, but it costs $10 to play most of the levels, which is done via in-app purchase.
