Find wonder in the next evolution of Mario fun. Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers. These game-changing items trigger spectacular moments you have to see to believe…Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant spiky ball, and see even more unexpected events called Wonder Effects.
Pick from heroic Super Mario characters and power-ups to save the Flower Kingdom Choose from the largest cast of characters in a side-scrolling Mario game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and Toads. Players of all skill levels can feel the wonder by playing as a Yoshi or Nabbit who don’t take damage! Grab surprising new power-ups like Elephant Fruit to use your trunk to trounce enemies and spray water, on your adventure to save the Flower Kingdom from Bowser’s wonder grip. You can even find and equip new badges to change up your play style to truly make this Mario adventure your own.
Share the wonder with friends and Mario fans near and far Team up with up to three friends locally* and gather around one Nintendo Switch system to experience the game-bending wonder effects together as you tackle courses as a team and help each other on your way to the Goal Pole. Online**, you can work together or turn a course into a friend race to finish first. Even when playing solo, connecting online lets you see silhouettes of other Mario fans around the world as they embark on their own journeys. See how they approach each course and get their help when you’re in trouble. Find standees left by other players to help recover from falls—or place your own.
Unlock and equip more than 20 badges with various effects. Want some more midair time? Equip the Parachute Cap. Want an extra boost underwater? Dolphin Kick is your best bet. Having trouble perfecting your platforming? Safety Bounce will save you from a fall. Using your badges together with power-ups is the key to saving the Flower Kingdom!
As a series that has been around for nearly four decades, Super Mario Bros. should have shown signs of slowing down years ago. But continuous thoughtful reinvention has helped the franchise remain a genre leader. Super Mario Bros. Wonder represents the next step of evolution, delivering the tight, tried-and-true gameplay in the context of the most creative 2D entry in nearly 30 years.
Simply platforming through a stage is often a pure delight; Mario and his large roster of friends have never felt, looked, or sounded better. A joyful soundtrack full of upbeat earworms I’ve been humming since I first turned on the game complements superb gameplay. And the new expressive art style accentuates the most important parts of the characters and world.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s level design rarely disappoints. Each course introduces a new, creative gimmick. Whether it’s hippo-like creatures you can bounce off to reach new areas or circular rocks you must use to roll through lava while snatching collectibles, the perfectly designed on-ramps let me learn the new convention. However, the excitement of how the stage gimmick would evolve to its ultimate utilization always had me champing at the bit.
The new power-ups, namely the Elephant Fruit, Drill Mushroom, and Bubble Flower, add fun and practical ways to explore each stage. However, the new Badge system is my favorite way to augment my character’s abilities. The Parachute Cap, which lets you glide, and the Sensor, which tells you when there’s a secret nearby, were helpful, but my favorite was always the Crouching High Jump, thanks to its wide-ranging utility.
Still, the key attractions were the eponymous Wonder Effects. These level-changing warps had me constantly guessing at what could possibly come next. I never knew if grabbing the Wonder Flower would transform Mario into one of Bowser’s minions, skyrocket him into an outer space obstacle course, or cause the entire stage to break out into song. Nintendo used this opportunity to install all-new gameplay mechanics like top-down sequences, slow-motion action, and fun chase sequences. I adore how unexpected each Wonder Effect is, even aiding the title’s less creative boss battles.
Though there are only a few true boss fights in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, they use Wonder Effects to bring new twists. However, outside of these effects, which include changing the terrain, cloning enemies, and more, most battles are against the same character with the same move set. I appreciate how far the Wonder Effects go toward diversifying these confrontations, but I can’t help but wish for more variety in the encounters themselves. Thankfully, that’s not the case for the final battle, which will stick with me for a long time due to its uncompromised use of Wonder Effects in a creative and fun fight.
I spent most of my time in Super Mario Bros. Wonder solo, but I enjoyed the limited multiplayer offering. I’m disappointed by the lack of online cooperative play, but playing locally with friends is a blast and less chaotic than past games since characters can’t interact with each other (aside from riding on Yoshi).
You can play online with friends, but you’re limited to forming a lobby where you appear as ghosts in separate instances; you revive each other, but that’s the extent of the interaction. You can also set up course races, where you see who makes it to the flagpole first, but while these challenges are enjoyable, they take away what makes Super Mario Bros. Wonder so good in the first place. My favorite moments in Super Mario Bros. Wonder came when I was taking my time finding secrets or enjoying Wonder Effects rather than speedrunning.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder surprises and delights from the moment you turn on the game. Though the gameplay feels familiar, Nintendo’s ability to iterate on the established formula in unique ways kept me on my toes throughout the journey all the way up to the memorable final battle. After all this time, I thought I had a grasp on the breadth of the tricks the 2D Mario series had up its sleeve, but that Super Mario Bros. Wonder so consistently surprised me speaks to just how much gas is left in the iconic franchise’s tank.
Game Informer Review
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review
Super Mario Bros., a long-standing series that has spanned almost forty years, defies expectations by continuously reinventing itself and remaining at the forefront of its genre. The latest installment, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, takes the franchise to new heights with its innovative 2D gameplay, while still maintaining the beloved and familiar mechanics that fans have come to know and love for the past three decades.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Power Ups
Elephant Mario
His biggest form yet, Elephant Mario allows you to use your trunk to destroy your foes as well as blocks. Elephant Mario also allows you the ability to store water in your trunk and spray it out.
Bubble Mario
These bubbles are for more than just bouncing higher! Trap your enemies making their movement obsolete.
Drill Mario
Gain the ability to drill not only the floor, but the ceiling as well! This power up is useful for defeating the toughest of foes.
Introducing the ultimate gaming adventure that will transport you to a world of pure joy and excitement! Get ready to embark on an epic journey with Super Mario Bros Wonder for Nintendo Switch. This platformer masterpiece from Nintendo will captivate your senses with its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, and nostalgic charm. Join Mario and his pals as they navigate through treacherous levels, defeat menacing enemies, and collect power-ups to save Princess Peach. With its innovative features and endless fun, Super Mario Bros Wonder is a must-have for every gaming enthusiast. Get ready to jump, stomp, and slide your way to victory!
Find wonder in the next evolution of Mario fun. Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers. These game-changing items trigger spectacular moments you have to see to believe…Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant spiky ball, and see even more unexpected events called Wonder Effects.
Pick from heroic Super Mario characters and power-ups to save the Flower Kingdom Choose from the largest cast of characters in a side-scrolling Mario game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, and Toads. Players of all skill levels can feel the wonder by playing as a Yoshi or Nabbit who don’t take damage! Grab surprising new power-ups like Elephant Fruit to use your trunk to trounce enemies and spray water, on your adventure to save the Flower Kingdom from Bowser’s wonder grip. You can even find and equip new badges to change up your play style to truly make this Mario adventure your own.
Share the wonder with friends and Mario fans near and far Team up with up to three friends locally* and gather around one Nintendo Switch system to experience the game-bending wonder effects together as you tackle courses as a team and help each other on your way to the Goal Pole. Online**, you can work together or turn a course into a friend race to finish first. Even when playing solo, connecting online lets you see silhouettes of other Mario fans around the world as they embark on their own journeys. See how they approach each course and get their help when you’re in trouble. Find standees left by other players to help recover from falls—or place your own.
Unlock and equip more than 20 badges with various effects. Want some more midair time? Equip the Parachute Cap. Want an extra boost underwater? Dolphin Kick is your best bet. Having trouble perfecting your platforming? Safety Bounce will save you from a fall. Using your badges together with power-ups is the key to saving the Flower Kingdom!
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As a series that has been around for nearly four decades, Super Mario Bros. should have shown signs of slowing down years ago. But continuous thoughtful reinvention has helped the franchise remain a genre leader. Super Mario Bros. Wonder represents the next step of evolution, delivering the tight, tried-and-true gameplay in the context of the most creative 2D entry in nearly 30 years.
Simply platforming through a stage is often a pure delight; Mario and his large roster of friends have never felt, looked, or sounded better. A joyful soundtrack full of upbeat earworms I’ve been humming since I first turned on the game complements superb gameplay. And the new expressive art style accentuates the most important parts of the characters and world.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s level design rarely disappoints. Each course introduces a new, creative gimmick. Whether it’s hippo-like creatures you can bounce off to reach new areas or circular rocks you must use to roll through lava while snatching collectibles, the perfectly designed on-ramps let me learn the new convention. However, the excitement of how the stage gimmick would evolve to its ultimate utilization always had me champing at the bit.
The new power-ups, namely the Elephant Fruit, Drill Mushroom, and Bubble Flower, add fun and practical ways to explore each stage. However, the new Badge system is my favorite way to augment my character’s abilities. The Parachute Cap, which lets you glide, and the Sensor, which tells you when there’s a secret nearby, were helpful, but my favorite was always the Crouching High Jump, thanks to its wide-ranging utility.
Still, the key attractions were the eponymous Wonder Effects. These level-changing warps had me constantly guessing at what could possibly come next. I never knew if grabbing the Wonder Flower would transform Mario into one of Bowser’s minions, skyrocket him into an outer space obstacle course, or cause the entire stage to break out into song. Nintendo used this opportunity to install all-new gameplay mechanics like top-down sequences, slow-motion action, and fun chase sequences. I adore how unexpected each Wonder Effect is, even aiding the title’s less creative boss battles.
Though there are only a few true boss fights in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, they use Wonder Effects to bring new twists. However, outside of these effects, which include changing the terrain, cloning enemies, and more, most battles are against the same character with the same move set. I appreciate how far the Wonder Effects go toward diversifying these confrontations, but I can’t help but wish for more variety in the encounters themselves. Thankfully, that’s not the case for the final battle, which will stick with me for a long time due to its uncompromised use of Wonder Effects in a creative and fun fight.
I spent most of my time in Super Mario Bros. Wonder solo, but I enjoyed the limited multiplayer offering. I’m disappointed by the lack of online cooperative play, but playing locally with friends is a blast and less chaotic than past games since characters can’t interact with each other (aside from riding on Yoshi).
You can play online with friends, but you’re limited to forming a lobby where you appear as ghosts in separate instances; you revive each other, but that’s the extent of the interaction. You can also set up course races, where you see who makes it to the flagpole first, but while these challenges are enjoyable, they take away what makes Super Mario Bros. Wonder so good in the first place. My favorite moments in Super Mario Bros. Wonder came when I was taking my time finding secrets or enjoying Wonder Effects rather than speedrunning.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder surprises and delights from the moment you turn on the game. Though the gameplay feels familiar, Nintendo’s ability to iterate on the established formula in unique ways kept me on my toes throughout the journey all the way up to the memorable final battle. After all this time, I thought I had a grasp on the breadth of the tricks the 2D Mario series had up its sleeve, but that Super Mario Bros. Wonder so consistently surprised me speaks to just how much gas is left in the iconic franchise’s tank.
Game Informer Review
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review
Super Mario Bros., a long-standing series that has spanned almost forty years, defies expectations by continuously reinventing itself and remaining at the forefront of its genre. The latest installment, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, takes the franchise to new heights with its innovative 2D gameplay, while still maintaining the beloved and familiar mechanics that fans have come to know and love for the past three decades.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Power Ups
Elephant Mario
His biggest form yet, Elephant Mario allows you to use your trunk to destroy your foes as well as blocks. Elephant Mario also allows you the ability to store water in your trunk and spray it out.
Bubble Mario
These bubbles are for more than just bouncing higher! Trap your enemies making their movement obsolete.
Drill Mario
Gain the ability to drill not only the floor, but the ceiling as well! This power up is useful for defeating the toughest of foes.
| UPC | 00045496599577 |
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| Brand Name | Nintendo |
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| Vendor Part Number | 118640 |
| GameStop Exclusive | false |
| Number of Players | 1 |
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| Perspective | Side-Scroller |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Compatible Platforms | Nintendo Switch |
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| Franchise | Super Mario |
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| Publisher Name | Nintendo |
| Developer Name | Nintendo |
| Product Length | 0.43 |
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| Product Width | 4.13 |
| Product Height | 6.69 |
| Product Unit of Measure | in |
| Product Weight | 0.13 |
| Product Weight Unit of Measure | lbs |
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