Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct Gives A Breakdown What To Expect

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Here are what some viewers had to say about the latest video showcase.

I love the idea of the badges. Changes up the gameplay, while still keeping it fairly simple and not overwhelming the player with lots of abilities.

To have a 2D Mario game with this level of imagination and creativity is amazing. October can’t come any faster.

I really love the idea of the shadow players. Makes the game feel more alive seeing other players in the same level in real time.

Original Story…

There is no shortage of Mario games to pick up and play with the Nintendo Switch. But this October, we’ll get another installment to enjoy with the launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Today, Nintendo released a new Direct dedicated to the upcoming game, giving a bit more insight into what players could expect. If you want to enjoy the latest installment of the long-running Mario franchise, prepare to jump into a brand-new kingdom. This time, we’re moving away from the Mushroom Kingdom and visiting the Flower Kingdom, where Mario and his friends were invited. 

This Flower Kingdom invite gets spoiled rather quickly by none other than Bowser. In this game, we’re dealing with a unique item called Wonder Flowers that can transform the world or even characters into something truly strange. As a result, Bowser managed to get his hands on a Wonder Flower and instantly transformed into the Flower Kingdom’s castle. Wreaking havoc across the land, it’s up to Mario and his friends to save the day. Players will find this game will play out much like the classic 2D side-scrolling Mario titles, where you’ll go through a series of courses and areas. 

This game will feature seven areas to explore, each filled with courses. It even looks like players will