Opinion2015-08-26

Super Mario Maker teaches you the anguish of being an indie developer

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Ben Kuchera Polygon
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Super Mario Maker
Genres · platformer
Release · Sep 10, 2015
Developer · Nintendo
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2025–2026
Latest · Horripilant
Top genres · indie, adventure, point_and_click
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