Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a side-scrolling platformer developed and published by Nintendo. It introduces a new setting called the Flower Kingdom and reinvents classic Mario gameplay with dynamic level transformations triggered by Wonder Flowers. Featuring new power-ups, a diverse character roster, and cooperative multiplayer, it offers a fresh take on traditional 2D Mario adventures with vibrant visuals and unpredictable mechanics.
Key Features
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New Flower Kingdom Setting Explore six distinct worlds and a central Petal Isles hub filled with secrets, challenges, and animated environments
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Wonder Flower Gameplay Trigger surreal effects like moving pipes, stampedes, gravity shifts, and character transformations that alter level behavior
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Expanded Character Roster Play as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Toads, Toadette, Yoshi (four colors), and Nabbit, each with unique traits and accessibility options
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Elephant Power-Up Transform into Elephant Mario to smash blocks, spray water, and interact with the environment in new ways
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Bubble and Drill Power-Ups Use bubbles to trap enemies or bounce across gaps, and drill through ceilings and floors to uncover hidden paths
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Badge System Equip badges to gain new abilities like wall climbing, floating, or enhanced mobility; customize gameplay to suit your style
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Local and Online Multiplayer Play with up to four players locally or connect online to race through levels, revive teammates, and share progress
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Dynamic Level Design Levels shift dramatically with Wonder effects, offering replayability and surprise elements in every stage
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Accessibility Features Yoshi and Nabbit are immune to enemy damage, making them ideal for younger or beginner players
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Innovative level mechanics with Wonder Flower transformations
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Diverse character selection and accessibility options
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Full local and online multiplayer support Cons
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No traditional timer-based scoring system
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Online co-op limited to ghost-style interaction rather than real-time play
Compatibility
Works with
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Nintendo Switch
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Nintendo Switch Lite (supports handheld mode only)
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Nintendo Switch OLED
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Nintendo Switch Online required for online multiplayer and ghost features
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch
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Genre Platformer, Multiplayer
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Developer Nintendo EPD
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Publisher Nintendo
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Release Date October 20, 2023
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Modes Single-player, Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
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Rating ESRB Everyone (Mild Fantasy Violence)
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Platform Nintendo Switch
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In-Game Purchases None
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