Title: Super Mario Bros. Wonder Receives Positive Review in Japanese Magazine Famitsu
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In anticipation of its release on October 20, the first Super Mario Bros. Wonder game has recently received a review in the esteemed Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu. The review, published in issue 1820 of Famitsu, awarded the game an impressive score of 36/40.
Famitsu’s review process involves four critics individually reviewing the game and contributing their scores, which are then added up to determine the final rating. In the case of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the four reviewers gave the game scores of 10, 9, 9, and 8 respectively.
Wonder, according to Famitsu, surpasses traditional 2D side-scrolling action by incorporating unique and exciting “Wonder effects.” These effects are praised for adding a core element of excitement to the gameplay experience. Furthermore, the review highlights the game’s ability to strike a balance between beginners and veteran players, allowing them to choose more or less challenging stages according to their preference.
One of the game’s notable features, as noted by the review, is its online element. It enables players to assist each other without significantly influencing one another’s games. Similar to the Dark Souls series, players’ ghosts will appear in each other’s games, even in solo mode, creating a sense of shared camaraderie and challenge.
While Super Mario Bros. Wonder did not reach the coveted Famitsu 40 score, which is the highest rating awarded by the magazine, it joins the ranks of other highly acclaimed games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Street Fighter 6.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder marks the first 2D Mario game since New Super Mario Bros U in 2012. The game introduces significant changes to the classic formula, including a new art style and the introduction of the “Wonder” mechanic, which transforms stages in surprising and innovative ways.
Recent hands-on previews by other reputable gaming publications, such as VGC, have expressed great promise for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Comparing it to the beloved Super Mario World, VGC stated that the game “feels like a modern Super Mario World.” The article concludes with the anticipation of fans and players alike, eagerly awaiting the release to experience the game’s potential and determine if it lives up to Mario’s iconic legacy.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is set to hit the shelves on October 20, and fans around the world are counting down the days to embark on this highly anticipated gaming adventure.