GAME OF THE DAY

Platforming paradise awaits

Games don’t get any more essential than Super Mario Run.

Super Mario Run

Control Mario with just a tap!

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Mario has always been the athletic kind of hero, but Super Mario Run turns him into a parkour champion. He keeps sprinting, you just need to tap at the right time. Tap and hold for longer to leap higher – or tap again while jumping for a spin to grab more air. You’ll automatically hurdle small enemies and low obstacles, tap to jump off them or spring off walls in the opposite direction.

What we love: Darting through airships, caves and ghost houses to reach the goal pole. When you’re sprinting in World Tour mode, make sure you grab all five pink coins. Elsewhere in Toad Rally, you’ll showboat for an audience of Toads, racing another player while pulling off daring tricks – go for the highest score!

Win or lose in Super Mario Run, you’re guaranteed a gleeful time with the happiest hero around. Wa-hoo!

Quick tip: In Remix 10, you must complete 10 very short courses, grabbing as many rainbow coins as you can. Succeed here to earn decorations for your colourful Kingdom, which you can customise in Kingdom Builder.

Meet the creator: Developer Nintendo has created a variety of games that are beloved around the world, including Super Mario Run and other Mario games, as well as Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp.