More than 35 years after their first adventure, Mario, Luigi, Peach and company are still able to surprise, amaze and reinvent themselves. Guide: Super Mario Bros. He wondersan excellent new chapter that brings a breath of fresh air to the iconic video game saga.
He is waiting for it impatiently Super Mario Bros. He wondersPlayers have waited more than a decade before enjoying a unique 2D adventure of the plumber and his friends. Each year, expectations rose a little. But fans can already be reassured, as their patience has been well rewarded.
Because with one foot in tradition and one foot in the modern era, Mario and his gang are back in action today to jump, climb, spin and collect as many gold coins. Today we find our heroes in the heart of the Flower Kingdom – rather than the heart of the Mushroom Kingdom – where they go in search of miracle seeds, magical items that will allow them to confront the invasion of Bowser and his army of Koompas, Goombas and other Boos.
But if the plot moves to new territory, players won’t feel confused; They’re in environments that represent classic archetypes – desert, caves, beach, etc. – That they will have to face Bowser’s minions. The usual aesthetic remains intact, with its lively characters and frankly engaging worlds.
A potion of magic
We still managed to inject a good dose of novelty into the game mechanics by introducing miraculous flowers, and magical entities hidden in each of the levels. Their contact triggers an unexpected reaction, changing the universe in which our heroes evolve, or even their appearance. They can lead to psychedelic visual effects, amazing flights, various mutations… In short, their effects are as diverse as they are colorful, dynamic and invigorating. Really a nice and good idea from Nintendo that changed the course of the game and created it in a beautiful way even after all these years.
Another method used by the Japanese giant to shuffle cards? Add badges collected along the way, which grant characters different abilities, ranging from dizzying jumps to gliding, including magnetization or even invisibility. The player can equip one in each level, allowing for many varied strategies.
Adorable, but not childish
And that’s without counting the new transformations for Mario and his friends. Much has been made of the game as our heroes equip themselves with a hose, taking on the features of an elephant capable of carrying water or even smashing objects – or enemies, it depends – thanks to their new build. In other circumstances, characters will turn into drills or be able to blow bubbles to trap enemies.
But don’t be fooled by this gorgeous animation; Super Mario Bros. He wonders It is not a childish or boring game. In fact, it is quite a challenge, even for the most experienced players who will have to work hard or replay the level several times to complete it. For example, we’ve invested fifteen hours into this title, without even completing the final showdown with Bowser.
Super Mario Bros. He wonders So it imposes itself as easily as a breath of fresh air coming to mess with the hair of the most famous mobile plumbers. Thus, not only is Nintendo offering fans a real treat, a scintillating reunion with Mario, Luigi, Peach and Daisy, but it’s also proof that they’re not done entertaining us.
Super Mario Bros. He wonders ★★★★☆
- Available starting Friday on Nintendo Switch.
