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I just can’t get enough of Super Mario Dash. From the moment you hit start, Mario’s off on a nonstop sprint through familiar Mushroom Kingdom landscapes, but with a fresh twist. You’re tapping and swiping to dodge Goombas, slide under Piranha Plants, and leap across bottomless chasms, and it feels both delightfully simple and surprisingly tense. The controls are so intuitive that you’re up and running in seconds, but nailing that perfect triple jump over a row of Koopa Troopas? That takes some real finesse.

One of my favorite things is how each world throws a new twist at you. You’ve got classic grassy plains in World 1, of course, but then you shift into icy caverns where slippery ground makes timing everything a little trickier. And don’t get me started on the lava-filled castles—those fire bars and retractable platforms really keep you on your toes. The game peppers in small challenges like collecting a string of coins in midair or bouncing off three enemies in a row, which gives every run a satisfying goal beyond just “how far can I go?”

Power-ups are another highlight. You’ll find the usual suspects—Super Mushrooms to give Mario that extra stretch, Fire Flowers so you can fling fireballs at anything in your path—but they’re woven into the flow of the run in really clever ways. Plus, picking up a Super Star turns Mario into an unstoppable neon blur for a few precious seconds, letting you plow through hazards like they’re not even there. It’s a blast when your phone vibrates at just the right moment, signaling that invincible rush.

Even though runs are endless, I love that there’s a sense of progression built in. You unlock new characters—Luigi, Peach, even Yoshi—each with their own little perks, and there are fun cosmetic items you can earn by beating daily challenges. The leaderboards add that extra bit of friendly competition, so you can see if your best friend finally managed to outpace you through World 5’s toughest gauntlet. All in all, Super Mario Dash nails the pick-up-and-play formula while still feeling fresh every time you dive back in.