Super Mario Run launch: The internet reacts, and it's not being very nice

It’s been more than 30 years since Mario first made his NES debut and almost 10 years since the launch of the iPhone. But now, at long last, Mario has finally made his way to mobile . You can download the game right now on iPhone, but you Android users will have to wait a few months. Super Mario Run is an endless runner, platforming hybrid from Nintendo and it’s hoping to take the gaming world by storm. Unfortunately, the game’s design and high asking price don’t seem to be sitting well with gamers, as you can well see:

We almost did this ourselves…

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At least someone’s excited…

Maybe he’s hangry. 🍔🔥 #SuperMarioRun⁰ https://t.co/WHhkNhHVeY pic.twitter.com/CxshdkVP8s

— App Store Games (@AppStoreGames) December 15, 2016

MARIO.
BOO.
GOOMBA.
SUPER STAR.#SuperMarioRun is here: https://t.co/Y6W7X0KvBu pic.twitter.com/KMCfYR4eJ8

— App Store (@AppStore) December 15, 2016

But maybe it’s a bit much…

thank you Apple kings. #SuperMarioRun pic.twitter.com/kVhNYq2W8C

— mario selman (@MarioSelman) December 16, 2016

As usual, Nintendo’s gone all nostalgic on us:

From Nintendo consoles to your iPhone, Mario’s come a long way in 30 years! #SuperMarioRun https://t.co/VpovX0KUAM pic.twitter.com/PT5M8skOPU

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 15, 2016

But hey, this is Mario we’re talking about…

This game is mad 😭#SuperMarioRun pic.twitter.com/X55gcWUvLh

— Romell Henry (@RomellCHenry) December 15, 2016

A colourful choice of words, but this tweet just about sums up everyone’s feelings towards the game…