Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker

Nintendo EAD Tokyo (development cooperation: 1-UP Studio; Switch/3DS ports: Nintendo Software Technology). citeturn3search12turn2search2

Wii U; Nintendo Switch; Nintendo 3DS. citeturn3search12turn4search3Paid (full retail/digital purchase); optional paid DLC ("Special Episode"). citeturn4search3turn0search2

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

A family-friendly puzzle-platformer starring Captain Toad (a non-jumping, lightly-defensive character) who explores self-contained diorama-style levels to collect Power Stars, gems and hidden items while avoiding hazards. Gameplay emphasizes observation, camera control and spatial puzzle-solving; the Switch version adds local two-player co-op and paid DLC with extra challenge levels. citeturn3search12turn4search3

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

3/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

1/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Limited challenge variety for some players
•no online multiplayer (low social features)
•contains light cartoon violence (enemy stomps/turnip-throwing) and occasional tense moments for very young or sensitive children. citeturn1search4turn3search12

Positives

•Charming
•low-stress puzzle design that builds spatial reasoning and observation
•family-friendly visuals and mild cartoon action
•local co-op available on Switch for shared play.

Gameplay Videos

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker - Full Game Walkthrough

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Official Ratings

E (Everyone). citeturn1search4

ESRB

Mild Cartoon Violence. citeturn1search4

Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB (not an online multiplayer title). citeturn1search4

PEGI 3 (widely listed as PEGI 3 for European releases). citeturn2search2turn2search5

PEGI

Non-realistic / cartoon violence acceptable for all ages (PEGI 3). citeturn2search5

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Generally suitable with parental supervision. Young children (3–5) will enjoy the visuals but may need help with some puzzles and controls; avoid leaving very young children to play entirely alone and assist with camera and button use.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Recommended. Good fit for early school-aged kids — encourages problem-solving and spatial awareness; parents can play together or enable co-op on Switch to help tricky sections.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Recommended. Strong puzzle gameplay and optional extra content provide replayability; mild cartoon violence is appropriate for this age range.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Recommended. Older kids can complete main and DLC challenges independently; minimal risks aside from typical screen-time concerns.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Recommended. Suitable for teens seeking casual puzzle-platform play; no mature themes or microtransaction risks beyond paid DLC.