How to Make Your First Super Mario Maker 2 Level

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Making your very first Super Mario Maker 2 stage is a daunting prospect. What parts should you use? How should you lay them out? How do you pace your level, and make a fair challenge? To help you clear this hurdle, here are ten steps you can follow to get your first level made, published, and open for feedback.
Leave your level codes in the comments below and I’ll play them next week on a livestream on KZfaq.
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Video chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Step 1: Choose a Main Mechanic
02:20 - Step 2: Consider Every Evolution
03:10 - Step 3: Introduce the Mechanic
03:51 - Step 4: Ramp up the Challenge
04:57 - Step 5: Find Combinatorial Mechanics
06:10 - Step 6: Create the Second Half
07:53 - Step 7: Add in Enemies and Items
08:39 - Step 8: Playtest and Bugfix
10:32 - Step 9: Do your Research
11:30 - Step 10: Start Again
Games shown in this episode (in order of appearance)
Super Mario Maker 2 (Nintendo, 2019)
Braid (Number None, 2008)
Super Mario 3D World (Nintendo, 2013)
New Super Mario Bros. U (Nintendo, 2012)
Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo, 2017)
Bomb Chicken (Nitrome, 2018)
Mega Man 11 (Capcom, 2018)
Celeste (Matt Makes Games, 2018)
Shovel Knight (Yacht Club Games, 2014)
Rayman Legends (Ubisoft Montpellier, 2013)
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (Retro Studios, 2014)
Music used in this episode
Super Mario Maker soundtrack - Nintendo
Super Mario Maker 2 soundtrack - Nintendo
Contribute translated subtitles - amara.org/v/C3BEL/

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@GMTK 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to everyone who joined me for the livestream. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/haiDqqSevdrTcoE.html

@GMTK 5 жыл бұрын

I’m going to stream more levels next week on July 17th, at 7PM BST. See you then!

@rosenlpfc4386 4 жыл бұрын

Game Maker's Toolkit my level is NEW SUPER Mario 3D World W1-1 its code is: NV9-Y5L-GRG

@almondboyo2428 4 жыл бұрын

can you include a document stating the 10 points? I want to keep one around for quick use.

@ticubogdan4236 4 жыл бұрын

How to download on pc?

@CreativeSteve69 4 жыл бұрын

@@ticubogdan4236 its switch exclusive title.

@carrillmunnings525 5 жыл бұрын

"Give the player time to rest" I think a lot of creators in this game don't understand this.

@cheekybananaboy3361 4 жыл бұрын

or they just ignore it because, that's kinda boring

@pixsaoul1494 4 жыл бұрын

@@cheekybananaboy3361 depends on the goal of your level, if you want a high pace short level you can reduce that drastically. It feels more rewarding to success stuff that way =)

@siLveRscOpe13x 4 жыл бұрын

I make very challenging stages, but even I include places to take a moment. People always mention that's their favorite part of my stages. I want to creat a fair challenge that is fun to play and complete, and not result in the player hating themselves for playing the level.

@nutcase6443 3 жыл бұрын

The time to rest is when you beat it.

@11th_defender51 3 жыл бұрын

@@smpiano6605 that's not how levels work. Do you expect your player's to constantly use the pause button?

@crimsonhawk52 5 жыл бұрын

Wait a second, this is how to design a level in most games, not just Mario! Mark, you've done it again!

@daniellemurnett2534 5 жыл бұрын

Classic mark. *finger guns as freezframe sets in and sitcom outro music plays*

@Towny_Drop 5 жыл бұрын

but I think a lot of people who are playing super mario maker could use this video, also it is true, like he said, you can get inspiration from other games, you can take this as inspiration for other games

@RealRomplayer 5 жыл бұрын

@Daniel: Maybe your stage wasn't bad level design, if you intended it the way you describe it. However, your comment has some bad punctuation design ;) Could you please just end one sentence and start a new one?

@psycholuigiman 5 жыл бұрын

@Daniel Heidenreich I mean, as long as it can still be completed without doing it perfect your first try. Also as long as you don't have that stupid "pick a path" mechanic that might lead to death or a loop or the way forward. Of course, we're assuming everyone knows the warp door thing you just described. People who don't will think the level is impossible now. So, unless you have some kind of method of cluing in the player on that tidbit, I'd say that's subpar design. . . and not in a good way. Not even in a classic mario way. (and this is just a rant now, but everyone I know hates invisible block gimmicks. They're almost as bothersome as pick a path mechanics.)

@crimsonhawk52 5 жыл бұрын

@Nintendo News I'll play yours if you play my cat level: YCC-TGG-GGF

@huhneat1076 4 жыл бұрын

0:53 This is actually peak level design, it's just too complex for you to comprehend.

@kanashikinota799 2 жыл бұрын

maybe a weirdo maker and some weirdo players will appreciate those kinds of level. Overall commuity will be like"Meh".

@huhneat1076 2 жыл бұрын

@@kanashikinota799 Wow-i think you may be right. It's a shame I wasn't joking in the original comment, a huge mistake on my part.

@uwirl4338 5 жыл бұрын

"So now the player has shown that they have mastered the basic mechanic" *cue Mario dying in an easy obstacle involving the basic mechanic

@Wilker_uwu 5 жыл бұрын

dark lores

@vanderengland5775 5 жыл бұрын

“28 Goombas on a Seesaw” should be a sitcom

@Vandreand 5 жыл бұрын

I should make that lvl

@Vandreand 5 жыл бұрын

... Everyone should

@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth 5 жыл бұрын

Commander Vander | SHUT UP AND PACK YOUR THINGS, WE'RE TAKING THIS ONE TO TINSELTOWN BABY!

@cadekachelmeier7251 5 жыл бұрын

2 Guys, a Goomba, and a Seesaw

@mitchlmitten5874 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a Surviver-style game show

@WhiteThunder121 5 жыл бұрын

"Kill your best ideas when they're not cooperative." Boy that escalated quickly.

@ikahekathesnake4233 5 жыл бұрын

Same goes for people

@jacl9976 5 жыл бұрын

@@ikahekathesnake4233 Dad?

@IfOUGHTpIRANHAz 5 жыл бұрын

When writing or making something creative, there is an expression called, “Kill your darlings.” Or “kill your babies.” It means, even if you are in love with an idea, you have to NOT use it if it clashes with the rest of the project thus far.

@awesomerinc.8553 5 жыл бұрын

*cocks gun* Nothing personal, using-a-claw-to-carry-a-bomb-down-a-track-to-blow-up-a-wall.

@Stephen-Fox 5 жыл бұрын

@@IfOUGHTpIRANHAz I know of a board game designer who's mentioned that he keeps starting his mid-weight Euros designs with this really cool auction mechanic he's got designed. He's yet to actually use it in a game, by the time the game's ready to be published the mechanic's been cut from the game, but he really likes the mechanic and keeps using it as the scaffolding for his games early in the design process. Maybe it will survive the design process one day, or maybe it will keep being a starting point that weighs a game down by the time the game's mid way through the design process and keeps getting cut.

@lockedgames7487 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial. I've been watching this channel for years now, and have on occasion watched some of the videos in front of my eldest daughter. Shes now 8, and firmly into video games. But, she has yet to watch a video alongside me as intently as this one. She was glued to the screen, and even days later she is still drawing reference to the tips in this video. I cant speak highly enough of this tutorial. Amazing work Mark!!

@GMTK 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck to your daughter on her game making journey!

@davidj1404 5 жыл бұрын

BPP-9DY-K3G “GMTK Teeter-Totters” This one’s all about seesaws, that then get augmented with tracks, on-off switches, and yes, goombas (although sadly not 28).

@nitr3k 4 жыл бұрын

YES

@TalathRhunen 5 жыл бұрын

10:12 you now have to do a shell-jump, obviously ^^

@Towny_Drop 5 жыл бұрын

had the same thought

@noahabry619 5 жыл бұрын

Of course

@jonnyeh 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't they get rid of shell jumps in 2? *Correction* : Shell jumps without a wall are gone.

@odanemcdonald9874 5 жыл бұрын

SMM 2 removed shell jumps

@amongusfan83 5 жыл бұрын

@@odanemcdonald9874 it removed the ability to shell jump without a wall, you still can if you have one

@f4ww4z 5 жыл бұрын

Why am I watching this tutorial? I don't even own a switch lmao

@Megamean09 5 жыл бұрын

I don't design games at all, but Mark does a good job making this instructional series for game designers interesting to players as well. Understanding what constitutes good design helps you better appreciate it.

@liongus 5 жыл бұрын

"Good design is universal" You don't need to have a creating software to open your mind to a more analytical view on your favorite games.

@ketrub 5 жыл бұрын

i feel like these tips will apply to more than just mario games

@Zahier16 5 жыл бұрын

me too😂😂

@jesteh 5 жыл бұрын

Me agree

@RhysticStudies 3 жыл бұрын

this is so brilliant.

@james1311na 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaqr

@EXA1024_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@james1311na ok

@Blackthornprod 5 жыл бұрын

It's incredible how Mark makes me want to buy and play almost every game he features in a gmtk video ;D ! Mario Maker 2 sure would be a very fun way to practice level design. Great video :) !

@CurtisJensenGames 5 жыл бұрын

Blackthornprod For people that actually make games game design videos are the best advertising technique. Not that that’s his aim, but it’s certainly an effect.

@quarthkankleson2841 5 жыл бұрын

@@CurtisJensenGames Just another excuse to make well made games

@advisorv 5 жыл бұрын

I actually bought Metro Exodus a few days ago, and finished it today... thanks Mark, I don't regret it at all.

@trayusv1211 5 жыл бұрын

I bought DK countrt returns and Tropical Freeze because of him.

@Lim95 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it on Day 1, and it’s my most played game.

@quantumhornet211 5 жыл бұрын

“The level is now impossible” Little does he know..

@gobleturky6192 4 жыл бұрын

It might even be possible to do it without a shell jump since the mushroom platform is a semisolid

@dersps5905 4 жыл бұрын

Actually, you can just jump from the slightly higher starting platform and then do one of these air spin thingies

@davinchristino 3 жыл бұрын

What if you ground pound and kill the koopa?

@superdude11235 3 жыл бұрын

@@davinchristino Exactly

@andrewbrasuell8589 5 жыл бұрын

NV9-RSC-YYG "Goomba Latches" Puzzle & Themed I came up with a mechanic of using the seesaw gizmos as latches to block and unlock paths. Includes 3 main puzzles, 1 optional side puzzle, and an optional 8 coin scavenger hunt as a stretch goal. Pretty thoroughly playtested, and I definitely haven't seen anyone else use the seesaw like this, and I'm feeling pretty darn good about the results. Okay, now I need sleep. Hope you play it, but either way, keep up the good work.

@pinepy6160 5 жыл бұрын

Quizz: Who is the heaviest ? SX1-MXC-90G It's a level based on weight comparaisons questions for different enemies.

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

Nice concept. One of the later levels didn't trigger correctly and ended up revealing the correct answer early.

@droche7899 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it. Really cool concept. The second and third were frustrating because it felt random but after it clicked I could do the rest in a single try. Good Job!

@JantjePaki 5 жыл бұрын

You’ve seen 28 goomba’s on a seesaw *HOW ABOUT 29 GOOMBA’S ON A SEESAW!?*

@william41017 5 жыл бұрын

EA sports

@darthvader2994 5 жыл бұрын

@@william41017 such a shame

@CoronaMacGuinness 5 жыл бұрын

TWENTY-*NINE* GOOMBAS ON A SEESAW?! Now that's just crazy talk...

@Rik-B 5 жыл бұрын

... We need a bigger seesaw.

@jberrethful 5 жыл бұрын

how about one gonna on a see saw

@MrFirefox322 5 жыл бұрын

"Don't be afraid to kill your best ideas if they're being uncooperative" -- What a coincidence, this is my philosophy with friends and family!

@masterouya7750 5 жыл бұрын

dark

@fotis7312 5 жыл бұрын

Thank God i am not a friend of yours or a family member

@EranShabi 5 жыл бұрын

DL3-P05-0MG Your pet turtle will help you to win a timing based level

@SimAction1 4 жыл бұрын

I made a new world record in your course. Nice level! Love it!

@ctsnicky 4 жыл бұрын

On/Off switches are always fun. Saved and I'll have my daughter try it out too :)

@timofluit5132 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really fun challenge! Thanks for sharing!

@mrmuffin9378 4 жыл бұрын

*0MG*

@russianalphabetuser6053 5 жыл бұрын

4GK-G9W-WRF - Gone With the Wind The level based upon wind and precise jumping, it involves some flying through obstacles on lakitu cloud as well - all while fighting the winds in the desert.

@sophietereshchenko4643 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one, mate

@TheBrianMiles 5 жыл бұрын

PMK-31K-DVF Mine's called Lava Armada. It's about maneuvering across a fleet of warships in the castle theme! 😁

@Stephen-Fox 5 жыл бұрын

Really cool concept, and well executed - I get nervous about putting hidden power ups in my stages (since they obviously make it easier for me to complete than the general player since I know exactly where they are) but you were generous enough with the power ups generally that I didn't have an issue with that here.

@cartmanthesecond 5 жыл бұрын

I died more times than I’d like to admit to those moles popping out of the ground at just the right time. That said the level is really well done, I liked that the mushrooms were generous and the hard to reach fire flowers were a good incentive to explore. Some of those dry bones sections really test your skill but it was fun and had me on my toes all the way through. That ending though... killed me a couple times there

@BryanRollinsTV 5 жыл бұрын

Solid level

@klasflodin7 5 жыл бұрын

Fun level! Especially enjoyed the hidden blocks such as the one with the propeller 😊 would you care to try my short puzzle-level? 323-4SL-NWG

@quentinstone8174 5 жыл бұрын

Really good theme and great level to back it up. I thought it was impressive how clearly they were ships without you using the airship theme and how you used the verticality of the ships well with hidden items and coins. Check out my two Mario 3 levels if you get a chance. Piranha Plant Path: 5MY-1Q3-R6G Crash in the Clouds: PPX-QSC-LTG

@w00tcake 5 жыл бұрын

I took your advice and made "28 Goombas on a seesaw" (the movie, the book, the game): KT5-H9L-DKG

@kitthekat6844 5 жыл бұрын

I like the sound of that!

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

Cute, but not very "game makers toolkit". Fun diversion though!

@probablysanny9351 5 жыл бұрын

One of the goombas somehow dissapeared and I had to move offscreen to get him to respawn. No idea how that happened lol.

@w00tcake 5 жыл бұрын

@@probablysanny9351 I realized that too after uploading, but I never said the stage was good ;D

@probablysanny9351 5 жыл бұрын

@@w00tcake fair enough haha

@nowionlywantatriumph 5 жыл бұрын

This is my first attempt at actually making something since the first year of Mario Maker 1, so we’ll see how this goes! **Thwomp Romp** VPW-XMK-YPF It’s a Mario-flavored Mario level that’s set in the 3D World style because of Mario’s mechanics and Thwomp-y things. Try to find all the secrets!

@desmo360LP 5 жыл бұрын

JB8-071-H8G Blink-blocks and clear pipes are the theme, two of my favorite things!

@Sttennie 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best I played here

@Omnicharlizard 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I knew this video was coming from you, and based off boss keys I think your channel might be the best at explaining level designs etc 👏😎

@Omnicharlizard 5 жыл бұрын

@Nintendo News I will try it out this weekend lol a little busy this week, and Ill make a few levels myself

5 жыл бұрын

Town of Thievery: 5YN JKH QRF Made a level where you steal coins by sneaking into houses and robbing them!

@jamesteavery0 5 жыл бұрын

This level is so good. I love the idea, I love the artwork. Very impressive.

@piyush2173 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@hasiumcreeper5384 5 жыл бұрын

Good level! I liked how you put more coins than we're needed to complete the level. It helps the multiplayer aspect.

@piyush2173 5 жыл бұрын

@@hasiumcreeper5384ya man, It is really exciting to find such stages which works properly with both single player and multiplayer.

@piyush2173 5 жыл бұрын

@@hasiumcreeper5384 I mean it feels good 😅.

@SVD978 4 жыл бұрын

I feel as though most of these points can be said in different ways, and that they could then apply to game development in general

@chrisgarrett6305 3 жыл бұрын

That’s literally the whole point although it’s disguised for some reason. One of the sections is about fixing bugs, but there are none the player themselves can fix on their own

@jarekhartwell6235 3 жыл бұрын

my first SMM 2 was called the pesky plant pit. i built it using this guide and it was overall one of my favorite levels out of the ones i designed. this is a great guide

@Alabasterslim 5 жыл бұрын

Climb the Mountain. Built around the theme of climbing up the inside of a mountain. PCT-K74-MHG

@james1311na 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaqr

@lasseflick1966 5 жыл бұрын

*M2T-9LR-9KG* I went with two different Ideas in one 3D-World level: "Red-Block Circus".

@pandagamerdk4621 5 жыл бұрын

reminded me of of how Tropical Freeze uses multiple ideas in one level. great level. I also like it isn't all platforming.

@harrisonlingren 5 жыл бұрын

This one was great! Felt like a real Mario level

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

Great stage! Very challenging, but fair. This really forces you to learn how to use trampolines. I like that it gives you the opinion to crawl with cat Mario as an alternative.

@PhanboTV 5 жыл бұрын

This one had some great ideas! I love the part with the key! Following the pipes an remembering where they went was fun!

@Zackapo 5 жыл бұрын

Liked it. My only complaint is the first enemy feels a bit out of nowhere. Left you a drawing about Cars.

@immortalsun 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been waiting for this video! I loved your videos on the first Super Mario Maker and the four-step game design of Mario games. They helped me a lot with creating my Mario Maker levels, but now, in Super Mario Maker 2, I feel stuck again thanks to all the new content. This video is bound to help me a lot as well.

@TurboJehtt 5 жыл бұрын

6PS-N72-SXF -- "White Hot Tundra" I've been using your analyses for inspiration ever since the first Mario Maker video! This level is based around the aesthetic idea of fire obstacles in a snow world. I think it came out pretty nicely.

@jeffjones3145 5 жыл бұрын

Never play smm 1, now I have smm2 and have no idea where to start. Thanks for the video!

@EnderElectrics 5 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, you'll get that even if you haven't played the first one!

@Stephen-Fox 5 жыл бұрын

Look forward to playing whatever your first level is (Seriously, when you have a level, post it as a reply to this post and I'll play it :))

@GameFraek 5 жыл бұрын

you might want to join one of the many communities that help new players build stages, for example carlsagan42 is youtuber with a discord channel were they help you and can even play test. theres proboly a lot more like these but i only know this one.

@jeffjones3145 5 жыл бұрын

@@Stephen-Fox ok, hopefully I'll be finished with my first level sometime this weekend

@DanoLefourbe 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the joy of Mario Maker. The community is chill and the game never ending. Hope you have fun!

@TheKenttt 5 жыл бұрын

I imagine Ross watching this and just maniacally laughing.

@TehPwnographer 5 жыл бұрын

ShyPoke Who’s Ross?

@StratoCaster5632 5 жыл бұрын

@@TehPwnographer He's talking about RubberRoss, a member of Game Grumps staff who has made some absolutely sadistic MM levels.

@ayyq6795 5 жыл бұрын

@@TehPwnographer The devil

@FlameJackstar 5 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha! _snort_ He he he! _snort_ Hi Hi Hi! _snort_

@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450 5 жыл бұрын

Avaruustonttu I forgot that Game grumps existed lmao. Aren’t they dead?

@teslapenguin1 4 жыл бұрын

10:16 reset doors would be good. Also if the player was skilled enough they could probably do a shell jump (but if they get stuck there they probably won't be able to)

@nikin.7170 5 жыл бұрын

Falling Bill Blasters: JL8-0BL-3VF Took me three days to make this level. A semi-traditional level that's intended to give newer players a challenge. Don't worry though! There are plenty of big coins for more experienced players. Will come out with a harder version soon! Keep an eye out! Hope you guys enjoy!

@moloy559 5 жыл бұрын

One Upon the Pipe Dream Code: 9MB-GH0-DFG This stage is pretty standard. It was made from the idea of on/off switches blocking stuff from coming out.

@harrisonlingren 5 жыл бұрын

The autoscroll section was great

@JacobDragyn 5 жыл бұрын

I like how picking different colored blocks can affect which enemies come out of the pipes sometimes.

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

Fun stage! I liked how many different versions you had, and how many elements you re-used.

@aintfalco7968 5 жыл бұрын

8NH-SW7-RFF Come hang out with bowser and his bois

@snomangaming 5 жыл бұрын

Bullet Chasers 3D - 342-3SQ-P1G A sequel to my most played level in Mario Maker 1 - you need to follow the bullet to the end of the screen and use it for a massive jump to reach the goal

@joshuakaufman6787 5 жыл бұрын

Snoman Gaming Cool!

@deadeaster7759 5 жыл бұрын

I loved all of your levels. Especially the lava. The boss was really unique having to use the springs to get to the on/off blocks. I couldn’t beat the dang star level! There were just too many delicious stars for Mario to gobble up! I would love if you could check out my level. It’s a rogue like that uses random paths and items to change how each life is played out. Haunted House - Roguelike X2P-852-RWG

@ItzaMeLuigiLP 5 жыл бұрын

XN4-YF6-F6G "Bob-omb Backwoods" Description: Debris blocks your way through the forest. Use the Bob-ombs to escape! Instead of going for a standard straightforward level, this has an emphasis on exploration and a little bit of puzzle-solving with incrementing difficulty. I made the assumption that the player knows the basics of the Bob-omb mechanics so there's no tutorial in the beginning and instead you're thrown right into the action .

@kakoolie6947 4 жыл бұрын

Nice man sounds like a fun level!

@Mango_95 Жыл бұрын

It's good to see someone giving level-building tips. In the current state of SMM2, everything is just timmy spam, refresh courses, and overplayed music.

@quarthkankleson2841 5 жыл бұрын

Seesaw Thwomp: R2V LXN LFG. It's an interesting mix of both seesaw and thwomp mechanics to make a simple yet challenging puzzle

@kinopio9415 5 жыл бұрын

I made a level inspired by the cassette rooms in Celeste, with switches that are triggered automatically: 36H-TJV-JRF

@gerrion25 5 жыл бұрын

Quite fun! But there were a few segments where two spiked shells overlapped and blurred the pace. Best to debug it in the near future.

@awesomerinc.8553 5 жыл бұрын

Smart! I really like it!

@WyndJynd 5 жыл бұрын

Difficult. The second wall jump bit on top of the falling platforms was too tough for me.

@bobsponge6062 5 жыл бұрын

Found the wall jumping bits a bit too difficult

@kinopio9415 5 жыл бұрын

SmallGuy3 Thanks for the feedback! I'll try to move the second one a bit farther away for the next iteration!

@RomnilWater 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark between this video and your video about Mario Maker 1 it's really helped my level design and thus far I've been getting great reviews for my levels and my friends have been really enjoying what I've made.

@-smudge-5209 4 жыл бұрын

A good level that demonstrates the concepts in this video is this one: DVM-HBC-HKF it introduces concepts in a safe area, expands on how items can interact with it, and tests your skills at the end

@billandfred7 5 жыл бұрын

Combustible Contraptions Inc: 04Y-SQT-J5G A series of explosive puzzles through a bomb-omb factory that increase in complexity, with a secret puzzle to solve for those clever enough to receive a sizeable reward! Based on the "mad plan" you had, you might enjoy this level! EDIT: Thanks for the feedback everyone! This is an improved version of the level that fixes some difficulty spikes and makes some parts a little more forgiving.

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

A checkpoint would have been nice on this one (maybe multiple checkpoints). I really like the puzzles, but getting sent all the way back to the beginning after pulling off that tricky second puzzle is a bit disheartening.

@billandfred7 5 жыл бұрын

There's a checkpoint at the halfway point (after completing 3 of the puzzles) and one towards the end to help out anyone trying to figure out the secret exit. I could potentially move them to be a little sooner so you could save earlier. I totally agree though, having to restart a tricky puzzle isn't great. If there wasn't a limit on checkpoints, I'd put another one earlier to help out. Thanks for trying the level out though!

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

@@billandfred7 If the puzzles were in a different order, that might help. The fire + bomb part was much less dependent on randomness, whereas getting the bomb to jump off the note block juuuust right usually takes 4 or more attempts for a Mario schlub like me.

@billandfred7 5 жыл бұрын

@@brianswift4659 I might have to make the noteblock jump more forgiving, or just make an easier way for the bomb to get on the snake blocks (like a claw.) The order of the puzzles has to stay the same for the level to work, so it'd have to be the puzzle that changes. There's a timing that consistently gets the bomb up there, but for a 2nd room it might be too much.

@SAgreatn 5 жыл бұрын

Chain Chomp Factory BG3-BX8-RDG The Legend of Zelda - Level 1 WGP-P4N-1SF

@Stephen-Fox 5 жыл бұрын

Chain Chomp Factory was really fun level, nice concpet, everything felt right when playing it to me. I transcribed the Legend of Zelda Level 1 level code incorrectly, so haven't checked that one out yet.

@SquallStrife888 5 жыл бұрын

Tried the TLOZ stage. Quite nice, nice theme, but some areas were too narrow and filled with too many enemies for my liking.

@A_Guy_Named_Naz 5 жыл бұрын

I love your discussions on how levels/dungeons are made ive used your advice when i have made maps for halo farcry and other games its helped alot so thanks for all the help

@Harroy11 3 жыл бұрын

This video helped a lot! Thanks GMTK, I love your videos!

@robertwiechers374 5 жыл бұрын

level code: PTN-FVM-5HG (Race to Destruction) it's designed to be for 4 player vs, but I would love to get your opinion! edit: changed one section a bit, and did some visual polishing!

@brianswift4659 5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't figure out the secret to this one.

@robertwiechers374 5 жыл бұрын

@@brianswift4659 is it the section right after you get the hammer power-up? By holding up and then B you can create blocks to get you over the edge. Most of the deaths are probably because people aren't used to this mechanic yet, I should've given an indicator for how to do this, because I don't want this race level to be confusing to the player

@robertwiechers374 5 жыл бұрын

@@brianswift4659 I just added this explanation to the level description :)

@ThomasGameDocs 5 жыл бұрын

Here's my level! FHT-WF6-40H The difficulty curve is, uh, wobbly at best - it was my first time making a level, so be kind :)

@Caprizant 5 жыл бұрын

As a player and a maker, I can definitely corroborate the title. Twisters are surprisingly finicky to work with. :V That was a good level, though! Spoilers for the level below the cut. It did a few twists (ha) on the main mechanic and kept it interesting without overstaying its welcome, which is ideal. I really liked the variation with Goombas in the Twisters, where if you manage to bounce off their heads you're rewarded with a 50-Coin. That felt like an interesting and rewarding challenge. I will say the toughest part of the level was actually the two Twisters with bounces off Koopas in-between. With how erratic your movement is coming out of a Twister, a one-block landing is really hard to stick, especially when you also have to bounce off an enemy and keep moving.

@hasiumcreeper5384 5 жыл бұрын

Good level! I noticed an exploit at the beginning of the level. If you hit one of the brick blocks from below, you can knock a twister off of the block and it will roam around on the floor.

@ThomasGameDocs 5 жыл бұрын

@@Caprizant Thank you! Yeah, that bit was surprisingly difficult! I think that maybe I should've ended with that rather than the weird snow slide I eventually used, but you live and learn!

@Runnyoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial 👌🏻 Just bought it so wish me luck

@Chris.Batchelor 4 жыл бұрын

I tend to make a ton of difficult platforming challenge levels at first, then I decided to make nice and easy levels. This video definitely helps me while I’m making my next level. My first 3 I’ve made are just so difficult that they’re fun to me, yet my brother can’t even play them. I realize the difficulty is too much to some, and I think the saturation of Mario Maker 2 KZfaqrs being amazing makes me want to make super difficult levels, but that’s not how most of the players are. Great video dude. Thanks for your advice

@willhart2188 5 жыл бұрын

I like to have personality on my levels. Instead of focusing on a gimmick I focus on the atmosphere. I make environments and block formations that look unique and cool. Then make the level flow as well as I can while ramping up the challenge slowly. I try to find enemies that work well with the environment I am using, and I also make sure the level does not just move linearly. The level will usually have highs and lows, with a path kinda like an open labyrinth. Tight spots that contrast well with more open areas, different heights of floors and ceilings, maybe some ruin-like structures and stairways intertwining with mountains and forest. Then at the end I do a lot of playtesting to make sure that everything works together, and there is a good opening and ending. With style like this I feel like the levels I make feel less generic, as I make places that feel alive and fun to explore, rather than just having simple obstacle courses.

@robertharris4129 5 жыл бұрын

Timing is key: 2BY-R0V-WVG Level I made exploring timing with on/off switches which the player doesn't press. Pretty happy with how it turned out.

@kolehmainen6678 Жыл бұрын

Same tips work in just normal level design! This video is a masterpiece

@ashleycorp349 5 жыл бұрын

Thank u for making this game's levels better : )

@DarylTalksGames 5 жыл бұрын

I remade Celeste's Core C-Side: 1WQ-CGF-NRG, hope you enjoy!

@CurtisJensenGames 5 жыл бұрын

Daryl Talks Games (hi; you’re awesome)

@DarylTalksGames 5 жыл бұрын

Hey there stranger :)

@awesomerinc.8553 5 жыл бұрын

What have you dooooooonnnnnnnnnne

@hammieli1875 5 жыл бұрын

No not again I’m not strong enough to do it again

@harrisonlingren 5 жыл бұрын

Far too hard, sorry

@squce6247 5 жыл бұрын

I made a castle level filled with ice and fire that I thought was half-decent Cold Cold Crisp 2VC-NR9-BTG

@aintfalco7968 5 жыл бұрын

Liked and downloaded. That was really good, felt like a real level! Here are mine if you wanna give them a try, feedback appreciated. *63P-YV2-WWG* - Bamboozle Canyon *8NH-SW7-RFF* - Bowser Bois

@shulololo4731 5 жыл бұрын

8J1-G70-DXG "Up and Down" It's a puzzle level about jumping into pipes and collecting 5 red coins. Hope you'll enjoy the level!

@Alienmen1 5 жыл бұрын

I dont intend to make mario course, I dont even own Mario Maker, but I found your tutorial enlightening. You sincerely grasped what Mario is all about

@supermairo88 5 жыл бұрын

Step 1. Make level with Enemy Spam. Steps 2-10. Laugh Manically on your throne of salt and anger. Edit: Level Plug: R81-N40-TVG I commented this on it's own comment but it's been buried in the comments so i'm putting it here. Used this video as a guide. Not perfect but i'm proud of it.

@captainufo4587 5 жыл бұрын

Step 1: make kaizo trap. Step 2: let KZfaqrs do their thing.

@Towny_Drop 5 жыл бұрын

@@captainufo4587 yeah you're both right, just try out my level it fits perfect to your comments HXM-7GT-5XG

@TheStrangeSandwich 5 жыл бұрын

Step 11: The first 9 players all hated and boo'd your level so there is no tenth player.

@chaosmiles07 5 жыл бұрын

Step 1: Be Ross O'Donovan

@jonathantonner4263 5 жыл бұрын

The level was fun, but sometimes the banzais would desync. Still liked it!

@Myserval 5 жыл бұрын

so .... Toady Hawk’s Downhill Jam: 119-CBR-11G - A level combining the "dont touch the ground" win condition and the fact that bouncing off of enemies and bumpers doesn't count as touching the ground!

@awesomecake_abc2748 5 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate videos like this.

@PoKoMarioGamingChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tutorial. It helps me have a basic understanding of how to make my own course for mario maker 2. Your example of making courses by using claws makes me feel like using claws everywhere in my course. I wanna put every boss monsters in claw and make mario go through all those claws without getting a hit. 👷

@jackdblair12 5 жыл бұрын

Code - CJ8-LM0-9RF Name - Switches and Thwomps it's a level where I explored how switches and thwomps (obviously) can be used on their own and seperately.

@quarthkankleson2841 5 жыл бұрын

I had a similar idea where i explored how seesaws and thwomps worked together, R2V LXN LFG. Great minds think alike

@Stephen-Fox 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe could have used a bit more decoration, but really cool level overall with a couple of cool chase sequences thrown in.

@harrisonlingren 5 жыл бұрын

Cool idea but the beginning is too hard

@TNH853 5 жыл бұрын

QTG-N77-RTF My prison break level - you have to escape the prison with your koopa friend

@Spiggy_official 5 жыл бұрын

I played your level and I must say it was very creative and fun to watch, nothing much in the difficulty department but it was well sacrificed for something enjoyable to watch. Keep up the good levels!

@aintfalco7968 5 жыл бұрын

I'll play it today! Here's my newest if you wanna give it a try LMB-3HF-MHF - darude firestorm

@TNH853 5 жыл бұрын

@@Spiggy_official thx

@davidlipowski6501 5 жыл бұрын

I dug this level. I’ve never felt empathy for a koopa before

@openlink9958 5 жыл бұрын

cold you make a video about it? (I dont have a switch)

@lijmoo 5 жыл бұрын

Twistin' Dessert Goombas XB1-X06-CHF Super Mario 3: I made some Goombas hop about in the desert twisters. What a breeze! I actually made this after watching your video, Mark. Cheers for the inspiration, you'll give Yamamura a run for his money!

@momoura305 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for these tips, I never got to ply the first Mario Maker, and I haven’t played a 2d Mario game in a while so this was really helpful so I can make some levels in Mario Maker 2, thank you.

@DiegoRivera-og9uh 4 жыл бұрын

I call my level sky parkour WYR BLV XKG Good luck!

@sky7587 5 жыл бұрын

This guide helped me a lot. Instead of one gizmo I chose to do twisters and fire flowers. Then added snake blocks and then finally added quick key piece reaction time. If you want to try code is NGC-PFT-0FF

@JohnJr4774 5 жыл бұрын

Swimming up Dry Bones Bog (TKP-XB6-D1G). It's a forest area at night, so you're navigating poison using the Dry Bones Shell. It also has a gimmick in the second half that I knew I HAD to do after watching the Super Mario Maker 2 Direct.

@MrNiceguy235 5 жыл бұрын

Always happy to see a GMTK video, especially after going back to watch your old SMM1 video about making better levels. Also, here's my blinker-block lever "Red Light! Blue Light!". I came up with some clever uses for the timed blinker-blocks: C6H-B8N-50G

@NoiFuori 5 жыл бұрын

QFL-32B-RPG A level completely based around the Dry Bones Shell. I worked on it for 5 days, I really hope that is a decent one.

@venger64 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked the idea about the dummy pipes to teach the player the special skeleton shell move

@NoiFuori 5 жыл бұрын

@@venger64 Thank you so much! I'm really happy that it worked.

@alfredoverdosci9074 5 жыл бұрын

This level is insane!!!! Love it!

@uniquenamegames9112 5 жыл бұрын

Really cool level. My only concern is about the inaccuracy of the ground pounds. Might be due to the Switch D Pad not being great, but near misses or misreading my input is causing me a headache. Don't get me wrong though, love the level! Would it be possible to place 2 on/off blocks next to each other though in order to broaden the area that requires you to hit the switch? That would alleviate the d-pad issue imo Edit: just switched over to my 8bitdo SFC30Pro and it alleviated the issue. I'm putting it down to the switch controller and not your level design :)

@NoiFuori 5 жыл бұрын

@@uniquenamegames9112 I tried to put 2 switches next to each other, but that screwed up the timing with the Twomps, causing you to crouch more times and die due to the lava. The balance was too delicate, I couldn't change anything.

@michaelaeschbacher4648 5 жыл бұрын

Snow Blitz Bounce: P3K-WFL-DLF Bounce on mushroom trampolines while dodging enemies! I tried to make it as polished and "authentic" as possible.

@aintfalco7968 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice. try mine if you want *63P-YV2-WWG* - Bamboozle Canyon *8NH-SW7-RFF* - Bowser Bois

@mriammason 5 жыл бұрын

a m a z i n g. i do not make video games but your channel is so insightful, and this content just drives it home. KEEP IT UP, MARK!

@IndiePat 5 жыл бұрын

Wow you are a good KZfaqr. I was not-purposely looking for a good video on how to make good levels in Mario maker 2, and yours popped up and was the best I could’ve possibly gotten. Thank you for existing. You have cleared my Mario-block. *rimshot*.

@quarthkankleson2841 5 жыл бұрын

BWL-NMT-XFF Stalactite Stumble. I decided to mix the cave night mode with swinging claws and conveyors to not just test your reaction times but your wits as well

@daniel-fich 5 жыл бұрын

SF5-MPQ-FTF "Thromp castle" - It's about the mecanic of thromps breaking blocks but not breaking p-switches

@user-tw8mb2xk6q 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude this really helped me

@TheObjectionable 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! That's very similar to my process as a game/level designer. I'd say depending on the game you're working on, there's an extra step near the beginning that is determining how you'll approach the narrative/geographical context for that level. In this video, you started with a horizontal "field" level as it is SMM2's default layout and theme. But sometimes there are narrative requirements that will make you have to think of the general layout of the level beforehands. For example, if in that part of the story the character is infiltrating a castle, you might want to determine that the level will start at the moats and finish on top of the tower, so you'll have to include vertical segments to give an idea of ascension. Sometimes you have to fit that level into a bigger world layout to make the world coherent; is the protagonist heading East? West? North? Are there connections to other levels above or below? What kind of environments are they going through? It's very important to have this thought of before working on the "micro" parts of the level.

@maewilkes8883 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark! I created my first level based on your summary of what makes a great Nintendo level. The code is C8N-X21-82G. 😁

@ChadRepson 5 жыл бұрын

Good level!

@samaustin181 5 жыл бұрын

Name: Super Guitario Bros. Code: J89-H6W-51H This is my recreation of Guitar Hero or Garage Band in Mario Maker 2! Play through a quick tutorial and then you have 3 different songs to choose from, each one at a different difficulty level from easy to hard.

@Spiggy_official 5 жыл бұрын

Okay, you get some good style points for that one. I loved the level and how you could pick your own difficulty. I'd say keep making interesting courses like that and push what the maker can do!

@samaustin181 5 жыл бұрын

@@Spiggy_official I'm glad you liked it! It took about 30-35 hours to finish because the timing was really difficult and I had to redo 2 of them. I'll definitely keep making creative courses (though it may take a while to come up with new ideas), but I may stay away from music for a while for my own sanity XD

@nikin.7170 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome level! Please make some more songs when you feel like it! You sir, deserve a Like!

@markusphils 5 жыл бұрын

My most played level, Leap of Faith: 19F-RGL-H&G My most recent level, tried to make something intense and multi-faceted, Dr. Doom's Dungeon Dash: CLF-XF1-FYF Tried to make a car based level, Baby Driver: 9KR-M8F-7VF

@camera-is-me2606 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this will prove helpful

@EctoDylan 5 жыл бұрын

Course ID - 86N-QYG-X6G Name - Clickety-Claws I tried to make a challenging level with 2 parts to the course. The first part I try to teach you the mechanics of the stage, then in the second part I challenge the player to try to keep up with a claw on a track that will help you through the course. :) Style - SMW Difficulty - Hard Description - Swing on rickety claws through an ancient cave.

@PionniersDuCube 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, especially for the beginners. So here a bunch of level i made. Infested Piranha's Swap TY3 - NBK - LVG Goomba's Wood KRL - 4GM - DSG

@irwanteohardie1652 5 жыл бұрын

TYSM! I would use your tips once i bought mine

@faris_diz 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, love Mario Maker!

@confusedpikachu3843 4 жыл бұрын

10:08 Well you do a pro gamer move called a shell jump!

@confusedpikachu3843 3 жыл бұрын

Eric Lee Shell jumps aren’t that hard

@confusedpikachu3843 3 жыл бұрын

Eric Lee sorry

@milo6464 5 жыл бұрын

Ghostly Swamp: FM5-6D4-8RG Mario goes on an adventure through a swamp to check out the new Ghost House.

@kirmato 4 жыл бұрын

thanks this really helped me out!

@Krong 5 жыл бұрын

I swear, Mark has done this so many times but somehow I still watch them

@TNH853 5 жыл бұрын

i made a Metal Gear Solid 1 level where you have to stop fox hound and escape from shadow moses XJS-QLM-8LF

@D_H_VOLTAGE 5 жыл бұрын

I actually kept your video on Mario Maker 1 in mind when making this level using the new ! Blocks: PM3-VNM-B0H

@ChadRepson 5 жыл бұрын

Nice level!

@D_H_VOLTAGE 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@bailey1117 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so exited to play this game

@pengo2418 5 жыл бұрын

76L-T3V-7GF: Built around the seesaws. KK9-HP5-VMG: Based on the new Super Hammer power-up. I made them before watching the video but no one has played them yet. Thanks a lot if you do

@iz_en_zi9733 5 жыл бұрын

CNS-7X3-SNF The level is called dungeon crawling. It is structured like a Metroid/Zelda game where you earn power ups and have to back track to use them

@aintfalco7968 5 жыл бұрын

says "no course found"

@magnettoa 5 жыл бұрын

WLT-S3C-58G That 30 coin is get-able, just a lot harder than I thought it would be, should of made it a 50

@Spiggy_official 5 жыл бұрын

I played your level and i must say it was a real challenge! although I did feel like it was a bit much, sometimes it was hard to understand what was happening because of all the stuff that was going on onscreen. I would recommend to use a difficulty curve (as seen at 4:10) and start slow to have the player understand whats happening and then pick up from there but don't go too hard. Very good and spicy! (BTW I got the 30 coin)

@RetroBoysGaming 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for doing this channel, Boss Keys is amazing for us Zelda and Metroid nerds.

@stuckinslough 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thank you for the video. My course is called "Switches n' Witches", and is themed around timing jumps and jumps off enemies with the On-Off switch object. 2MV-HGH-PPG Thanks for playing!