The 2D games in the Mario series have long lagged behind the 3D releases when it comes to introducing new creative elements and mechanics. However, this looks set to change with the upcoming Super Mario Bros Wonder, which introduces a number of gameplay innovations and power-ups, not least the ability to transform into an elephant.
The fact that the game appears more experimental may have something to do with the fact that Nintendo had no internal deadline in the prototype phase. That’s what the game’s producer Takashi Tezuka says Wired:
“I wanted to prevent people from saying, ‘We’re not going to make that deadline, so that’s why we didn’t do it – we can’t do it’.”
Whether Super Mario Bros. Wonder actually feels as fresh to play as it looks, we’ll find out on October 20 when it premieres exclusively for Switch.
2023-09-08 09:30:12
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