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2Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a 2014 action puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Wii U. The game was re-released for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS in 2018. It is a spin-off of the Super Mario series which builds upon a series of levels from the 2013 video game Super Mario 3D World. The game stars Captain Toad and Toadette as they complete levels and save each other from the antagonist Wingo.
Each level is contained within a miniature diorama-like environment that requires puzzle-solving and platforming challenges to complete. The player also uses the Wii U GamePad to rotate the camera and reveal new information and interact with the environment. The Wii U version only featured single-player, but the Nintendo Switch version included co-op multiplayer. The game included amiibo support and the Nintendo Switch version received paid downloadable content and extra levels themed after Super Mario Odyssey.
The Captain Toad levels in 3D World started as a prototype concept that was included as side levels in the final product. Captain Toad was selected as the main character because his large backpack would justify the lack of jump controls. The developers wanted to make the concept into a full game since the start of 3D World's development, and upon Shigeru Miyamoto's request, development began after the conclusion of 3D World. Plucking as an action was made for additional gameplay variation, and bonus challenges and collectibles were added to help with difficulty. The goal throughout development was to make the game enjoyable to as broad of an audience as possible, and help normalize the use of camera control in video games.
Treasure Tracker was announced at E3 2014, releasing November 14 in Japan, December 5 in North America, and the following January 2 in Europe. All versions received generally favorable reviews, being praised for its graphics and concept but criticized for its camera control and never fully leaning into its gimmick. The 3DS and Switch versions were praised for their utilization of hardware, though the multiplayer was considered lackluster. The Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions each sold over 1 million copies, making it one of the best-selling games on both consoles.
The game builds upon the six "Adventures of Captain Toad" levels in Super Mario 3D World, where the basic gameplay model had first been introduced. In the game, the player controls Captain Toad, a Toad, and his companion Toadette, attempting to safely navigate through various obstacles and reach a gold star at the end of each level. As in Super Mario 3D World, Captain Toad and Toadette can walk and run, but cannot jump due to their heavy backpacks. They are able to pull plants out of the ground to use as projectiles, a feature that is also used to interact with other items the level.
Each level is contained in a small environment, requiring the player to solve puzzles or complete platforming challenges to complete the level in a linear fashion. There are 70 levels total in the Wii U version. By using the thumbsticks or motion sensors on the Wii U GamePad, the player can rotate the diorama-like level to different orientations, revealing new paths and parts of the environment. The GamePad can also be used to interact with the environment in some levels, such as using the touchscreen to move platforms, blowing into the built-in microphone to move moving platforms, and using the motion controls to aim and throw objects at enemies. The player has two hitpoints that can be lost by being hit by enemies. If the second hitpoint is lost, the player must restart the level. Mushrooms are hidden in levels that will restore a lost hitpoint.
When a Toad amiibo is scanned the player is put into a random level and given 10 seconds to find a hidden pixel art of Toad. In the Nintendo Switch and 3DS ports, the hide-and-seek pixel Toad challenges do not require a Toad Amiibo to play. The re-release for the Nintendo Switch in included co-op multiplayer. Additional amiibo released featuring Super Mario Odyssey characters were also released and compatible with the Nintendo Switch version, and when scanned, would unlock four bonus levels based on locations found within Odyssey. The levels are also available after completing the game. 18 additional levels were also released the following year as paid downloadable content (DLC).
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