Hello, Mario!
| Hello, Mario! | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Series | My Mario |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch iOS Android |
| Release |
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| Genre | Educational |
| Mode | Single-player |
Hello, Mario![a] is an educational video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices as part of My Mario, a product line designed for infants and toddlers. It was first released in Japan on August 26, 2025, and later worldwide on February 19, 2026. In the game, players interact with Mario's face in a similar way to Super Mario 64's title screen.
A similar game where the players interact with Yoshi titled Hello, Yoshi![b] was released in Japan on November 18, 2025.
Gameplay
Hello, Mario! is a educational video game that is designed for infants and toddlers to interact with Mario's face in a similar manner to Super Mario 64's title screen.[1]
Development and release
Hello, Mario! was first announced by Nintendo in a press release alongside the My Mario line of products on August 7, 2025, with a set release date in Japan for August 26, 2025.[2] On January 9, 2026, Nintendo announced that Hello, Mario! will be brought overseas on February 19, 2026.[3][1]
Nintendo later announced in a sister game titled Hello, Yoshi! in a press release on November 7, 2025, with a set release date in Japan for November 18, 2025.[4]
Reception
While acknowledging that the app is intended to be used by children, Lance Ulanoff of TechRadar summarized Hello, Mario! as an "oddly engaging app that doesn't do much, but somehow perfectly conveys the ethos of Mario's antic personality".[5]
See also
Notes
References
- ^ a b Life, Nintendo (2025-08-26). "Nintendo's New App Reminds Me Of A Universal Truth: It Feels Good To Squash Mario's Face". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2025-08-08). "Nintendo Announces New 'Hello, Mario!' App For Switch And Mobile Devices". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Liszewski, Andrew (2026-01-08). "Nintendo is bringing its cute My Mario collection to the US next month". The Verge. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2025-11-07). "Reminder: 'Hello, Yoshi!' App Now Available For Switch And Mobile Devices". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ Ulanoff, Lance (February 13, 2026). "I tried Nintendo's free Hello Mario app — and I can't believe how fun it is (yes, it's for kids)". TechRadar. Retrieved March 13, 2026.