New Super Mario Bros. may not have been the true evolution of 2D Mario that fans were hoping for, but it seems that Super Mario Bros. Wonder may just be the game they’ve been waiting for. With its unique stage effects and custom-made mechanics, this game takes the classic Mario platforming experience to a whole new level.
In Super Mario Bros. Wonder, players can find Wonder Flowers scattered throughout the levels. When a Wonder Flower is collected, the entire stage changes, presenting players with a new gameplay experience. These effects can range from transforming pipes into living creatures to summoning stampedes and creating harried escape sequences. The level of creativity and innovation is astounding, and it adds a layer of excitement and surprise to each stage.
Collecting a Wonder Seed by completing stages with Wonder Flower effects unlocks new courses, providing players with even more unique challenges and mechanics to explore. This system encourages players to seek out and experience the various Wonder Flower effects, ensuring that they get the most out of the game’s inventive design.
But the Wonder Flowers are not the only new additions in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The game also introduces new power-ups, such as the Elephant Mario and the drill power-up. Elephant Mario allows players to push objects and gather water in their trunk to throw at enemies, while the drill power-up lets players break through surfaces and burrow underground. These new power-ups offer fresh gameplay opportunities and add a new dynamic to the traditional Mario experience.
Character selection in Super Mario Bros. Wonder follows an “everyone is here” approach, with a roster that includes Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toads, Toadette, Yoshis, and Nabbit. Each character has their own unique abilities and attributes, allowing players to choose their favorite and tackle the game’s challenges in their own style.
The introduction of Badges further shakes up the Mario formula in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Action Badges grant players new abilities, such as a floating high jump or a wall climb jump, while boost Badges provide passive benefits like earning coins for defeating enemies or saving the player from hazardous situations. Equipping different Badges allows players to customize their playstyle and adapt to different stage challenges.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder seems to be the true successor to the early 2D Mario games, offering a level of thoughtful and evolutionary design philosophy that has been missing from recent titles. With its imaginative stage effects, new power-ups, and diverse character selection, this game promises to deliver a fresh and exhilarating Mario experience. Fans will have to wait until its release to fully dive into the wonders of Super Mario Bros. Wonder.