Mario Artist Collection

Mario Artist Collection is an art utility game developed by Intelligent Systems and Seashiba Studios, released for the Nintendo Switch. It acts as the successor of Mario Paint, as well as the latest installment of the Mario Artist franchise ever since the failure of the Nintendo 64DD in Japan.
== Gameplay ==
=== Paint Studio ===
The upfront feature of this game as well as a returning feature from Mario Paint, this feature allows the player to draw on a blank canvas using various tools of up to five sizes, as well as stamps of various Mario characters and custom designs made by players across the globe. The player can also use preset tools such as straight lines, shapes, and text. If they are lacking ideas, they can ask Mr. Crayon to select additional color and stamp palettes.
Alongside, various additions to this studio include the ability to zoom in to your work, the introduction of Redocat alongside Undodog, change the size of their canvas, draw on multiple layers, and the ability to create your own custom colors.
=== Stamp/Sticker Studio ===
Also returning from Mario Paint, in Stamp Studio, the player can create their own stamps using a grid-like structure to create pixels from a variety of colors. At default, the player can save up to 15 stamps at a time, though they can buy additional slots from the Art Store in World Mode. The player can also buy the ability to share their stamps online for others to use.
In fall of the game's release, a similar feature called "Sticker Studio" was added. Unlike its predecessor, this studio uses free-ranged drawing, albeit smaller than the usual canvas. It can be used on comment sections and/or descriptions of projects, studios, and bios.
=== Music Studio ===
Yet another feature returning from Mario Paint, this studio allows the player to create using stamps acting as placements for various sounds, which create a simple melody. 
In addition to several added sounds, several additions to this studio include longer song lengths, more notes per beat, and the ability to record custom sounds most of which previously featured in fan-made installments of the program. However, they also require to be bought from World Mode's Art Store.
=== Polygon Studio ===
Returning from the Japan-exclusive game Mario Artist: Polygon Studio, this program allows the player to construct and build models using 3D polygons. The player can also assemble models from pre-made parts found in Project Hub or World Mode. They can also use mechanics from other studios here, such as "painting" on the model and putting Stamps on it. There are even a few stickers exclusive to this studio.
=== Animation Studio ===
This program is a successor of the Animation Mode from Mario Paint. However, it strikes more of a resemblance to Paint Studio and uses most of the tools coming from that program. Looping the animation is also additional. The player can also add sounds and music to make the animation come to life.
=== Movie Studio ===
Returning from Japan-exclusive game Mario Artist: Talent Studio, now under the name "Movie Studio," the player can use either from Polygon Studio, or collected from World Mode, to animate and create movies. In addition to animating the several "parts" of inserted models, the player can also use pre-rendered 3D backgrounds, sounds, and even music from earlier.
=== Team Creation ===
In addition to solo creating, the player can also work with others to create a masterpiece. This can be used for local play, or online if you are in a studio and have a Nintendo Switch Online membership. 
== Project Hub ==
Regardless of where they are made in, players can share their projects to people from around the world using Project Hub. The services can be used freely by anyone. However, a Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to share projects, comment, and partake in contests. The front page mainly shows featured projects, most loved projects, and projects made exclusively for contests. The player can also search based on keywords, type of art, author, number of Loves, and publish date.
When viewing a project, players can send their love to the creator and comment on their work. While commenting, the player can use stamps and stickers.
=== Contests ===
Every two months, a contest is held based around a certain theme or even type of art/activity. A special section is contained where players can post their entries, even create sub-studios for collaborations. Contests are started a day after they are announced, usually around the beginning of an even month. They are open until the beginning of the next month. 1-2 weeks later, the results are submitted. Usually, the winners are set in a 3-place where 1st Place receives a golden trophy and the other two are rewarded red and blue ribbons. The rest get a large sum of coins for their participation.
These projects stay up on the Front Page until near the end of that month. Even afterwards, they can still be viewed in the Artist's Archive, a special studio created by moderators of the game's online services served to preserve for others to enjoy.
For a full list of the contests, see Mario Artist Collection/Contests.
=== Artist Bio ===
Upon uploading a single project, the player's profile would be set up, titled their "Artist Bio." Here, they can customize their banner using stamps/stickers, their profile's description, and their profile picture, which can be set to default Nintendo-themed pics, Mii pose, or a custom design using the Paint/Sticker interface. The player's achievements, joined studios, and portfolio of projects can also be viewed here.
=== Studios ===
Studios are group chat sections of the Project Hub where various artists can get together, create projects, and share ideas. Anyone can join a group from the hub's Club Explorer section or create one from scratch. In addition to being able to display player-made projects, its members can also do team creation, host personal contests, create custom ranks, and chat with other members.
The owner/creator of a studio is often referred as its "Curator," though this title can be changed to anything else. They are usually in charge of looking over their community, doing contests, and setting custom ranks. However, they can lose said title by either giving it away to another in the group or being banned for breaking the Hub Guidelines. In later updates, studios could have up to 5 Curators at once. Every two weeks, a set of five studios are selected to be featured on the Front Page based on activity and/or popularity. 
== World Mode ==
See Mario Artist Collection/World Mode.
== Minigame Museum ==
For a full list of minigames, see Mario Artist Collection/Minigames.
== Trivia ==
*This game is extra notable for resorting to older Nintendo storytelling such as directly mentioning the real world, as well as intentionally using ambiguous visuals as seen in various indie titles.
*In the first year of this game's release, moderators of this game would decide the winners of contests alongside how many votes they had. Afterwards however, contests soon completely relied on the voting system. 
**This led to a running gag about how anything in that appears in this game is canon to the Mario universe, even if they're just contest winners.
*Similar to Super Mario Maker 2, Mario Artist Collection has gotten rid of the interactive title screen from its predecessor, causing some "minor" controversy.
*This game is one of the few games officially developed by Nintendo whose accessing online services don't require Nintendo Switch Online. However, it does prevent you from sharing your work, commenting, or unless you have the membership, so...
*The dog stamp in Music Studio can be tapped multiple times to reveal a simple, pixelated version of the stamp. This is a reference to famed developer Toby Fox, creator of Undertale, whose icon originates from Mario Paint.
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