Nintendo's lengthy September Direct focused on the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise, also confirming a new Switch 2 version for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. As many anticipated, Nintendo focused a good portion of its Direct on the franchise and its 40th anniversary, and similar to other Switch games, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is finally getting a special Switch 2 version.
Nintendo has already released a bunch of enhanced versions of Switch games for its latest console, typically adding new improvements and content for players to experience. However, there remained plenty of fan favorite Switch games which had yet to see a Switch 2 version, including the previously mentioned Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Nintendo made some big Mario related announcements, revealing a Galaxy collection as well as a the highly requested Switch 2 version for Wonder.
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Nintendo Reveals New Content for Super Mario Bros. Wonder
As part of its Super Mario Bros 40th anniversary announcements, Nintendo confirmed a special Switch 2 edition of Wonder. Interestingly enough, the reveal focused on the multiplayer side of the game with a new location called Bellabel Park. The plaza features both cooperative and competitive missions and activities, like collecting the most coins, a tag-style game, a Bob-omb relay race, and many more. However, in addition to the party games, Nintendo also teased single-player additions as well, potentially new levels and areas to explore, but left that for a future announcement.
In addition to the new content announcement, Nintendo also revealed a physical version of the Talking Flowers in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Releasing next Spring, these Talking Flowers, based on the in-game version, are much bigger than a normal-sized Amiibo figure and can actually speak. Yoshiaki Koizumi showcased the physical device, confirming that it sometimes speaks on its own as well. However, there appears to be a big button on the front that can be pressed, which likely triggers one of the catchphrases as well.
Nintendo was pretty busy with its Mario-related announcements, while also confirming the next animated movie as the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with the cast from the first film returning. From a games standpoint, one of the biggest announcements was a new Switch 2 collection featuring both Galaxy titles. Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 is launching on October 2, though unlike other Switch 2 enhanced ports, Nintendo didn't confirm any new improvements or content.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- October 20, 2023
- ESRB
- E For Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EPD
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
WHERE TO PLAY
The next evolution of Mario fun: Classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more!
Loca: Up to 4 players can tackle courses together, share power-ups, and revive each other. Yoshis can also carry other players on their back to help each other overcome challenging courses!
Online: With a Nintendo Switch Online membership**, you can share your adventure with players from all over the world or play online with up to 12 friends in a Friend Room, with 4 players per course. Help each other out or see who can finish first! If you place a standee while you’re playing online, other players can use them to revive!
- Engine
- ModuleSystem engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer
- Franchise
- Super Mario
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
