SummaryThe Mario vs. Donkey Kong series makes its way to Wii U with the newest game in the charming puzzle series. This HD entry takes full advantage of the touch screen on the GamePad controller and features a near-limitless puzzle-creation mode.
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Nintendo Software Technology
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Wii U
Released On:
Mar 5, 2015
Metascore
Mixed or Average
70
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
70
38% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
62% Mixed
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Apr 11, 2015
90
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is very reminiscent of Lemmings, as the goal is to guide Mario and friends through levels by manipulating objects around them, instead of directly controlling them. Creating inventive ways to avoid hazards and collect coins make each level a challenging, but endearing, experience.
Mar 5, 2015
80
Although it remains a simple - and for the most part unchanged - concept, the Mario vs. Donkey Kong formula has been honed to near-perfection over the years. Tipping Stars is far from revolutionary, but for quick bursts of action-puzzling, there’s little better. While the cast of robotic minis might be brainless, the game they star in is anything but.
User score
Mixed or Average
7.1
57% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
24% Mixed
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
18% Negative
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
Aug 19, 2015
10
This game delivers everything a Mario vs. Donkey Kong could offer and then some! Level editing and sharing take it to a new level and I love the HD graphics. I think it's amazing that it comes with the 3DS version and your game is transferable, making it easy to go portable if you are on the move. This has been holding me over until Super Mario Maker comes out. Excellent level design and I enjoy the tipping stars aspect. The music is wonderful also.
Aug 4, 2015
10
Great Nintendo, makes fun use of the gamepad. Basically requires your characters to the end of the stage, while strategically placing and removing items along the way, while collecting more. You also control devices completely with the gamepad/stylus.... Many ways to play, if you good enough, you'll be able to play without looking at the gamepad, controlling it as you watch the screen. Very well made, for a budget price, their are approximately 5-6 worlds, plus 4 post game worlds. The grading system creates alot more replayability, as you will need to figure out the quickest strategies, and collect more items to get to 3 star grades per level... The level creator also gives you alot of replayability, you basically have a select number of items at the beginning, and you earn more as you share and tip stars when you upload them to miiverse... Other users can download your levels and tip you in the process. For newcomers, their are plenty of easy levels to practice with. Highly recommended for Wii U, great 2015 exclusive.
Mar 11, 2015
75
As always it is a great feeling to puzzle your cutesy Mini's all the way to the end door. It is solid puzzle-gameplay with a happy feel to it, but it does not really excite us. Nothing new is added to the franchise and the TV does not add anything to the game besides better graphics.
Mar 9, 2015
70
The level editor is a great example of empowering players with clear and solid tools, which allow you to to work creatively and effectively without being hampered by overly complicated systems.
Mar 5, 2015
70
The gameplay is classic and solid, but it lacks refreshing ideas. Whoever has already played any Mario vs. Donkey Kong with Lemmings influence, won't find anything new here. The editor is the better part of the offering, and the star economy is fun enough to put to good profit.
Apr 20, 2015
60
If gamers flock to Tipping Stars and really embrace the level creator, we could see a thriving community that provides tons of innovative levels for years to come. If people skip the game, you're stuck with another by-the-numbers sequel in this long-running series. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.30]
Mar 5, 2015
50
Between its lackluster introductions and almost total lack of context for why you're doing anything in the game, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars feels more like a particularly robust tech demo than a proper full-release.
Apr 16, 2015
10
This game is all it should be. The sharing level and tipping features are awesome, and the levels are fantastic. It was real fun to play, and deserves lots of credit. I love the increase in difficulty, and overall, this is a great game. Also, I forget to mention the 'Cursed Mini Mario'. It's a really cool idea that was implemented into this game.
Jul 15, 2025
7
Jogo bom para resolver enigmas e passar o tempo, jogar faseado, sem pressa, em pilulas.
Nao tem um nivel de dificuldade muito alto o que pode ser bom para jogadores casuais, mas que também pode ajudar a desistimular um pouco players mais experientes.
Mar 8, 2024
4
Metacritic keeps thinking I want to write a review for this game when I'm just trying to review the remake on Switch. How does something like this even happen.
Apr 5, 2024
1
I played this on a friend's 3ds and wii u console. I do not like a lot. Mario Vs DK for GBA is the best one
