Game Information
Overall Rank: 325
Average Rating: 4.5/5
# of Ratings: 2
US Release Date: 10/20/2023
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Genres: Action (2D Platformer)
ESRB Rating: RP
Multiplayer: Local
Developer: Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
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Rating of
4.5/5
Wonderfully Fun
Nick - wrote on 11/09/2024
The story in Super Mario Bros. Wonder sticks to the classic Mario formula, which isn’t a bad thing. This time Mario and friends set out to save the Flower Kingdom from Bowser. Bowser took over the Flower Kingdom becoming the greatest Wonder. You set out to collect all Royal Seeds to then weaken Bowser to confront and defeat him to restore power back to the Kingdom. Even though it’s a familiar setup, Nintendo came through with a unique take on the 2D platformer series and added plenty of fun.
Presentation
The game looks amazing, simple as that. It has that classic Super Mario World vibe but cranks up the visuals with bright colors and lively animations. Every level is packed with personality, making it a joy to explore. Nintendo really nailed the balance between nostalgia and …
Rating of
4.5/5
Finally, a True Successor
Nelson Schneider - wrote on 01/12/2024
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” (“SMBW”) is the first new traditional ‘Mario’ 2D Platformer since the release of the “New Super Luigi U” stand-alone expansion for “New Super Mario Bros. U,” a decade ago. As a long-time fan of 2D ‘Mario’ games, and with a preference for them over their 3D counterparts, I was delighted when Nintendo revived 2D ‘Mario’ platforming with “New Super Mario Bros.” on the DS… but not so delighted by the actual game. It was “New Super Mario Bros. Wii,” with its cleavage to tradition and addition of shared-screen local coop that gave me hope that Nintendo could continue 2D ‘Mario’ alongside 3D ‘Mario,’ with neither flavor suffering.
Yet Nintendo ultimately dashed my hopes when the next two 2D ‘Mario’ projects they …
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