Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Prerelease box art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Pre-release box art with rating pending
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Nintendo Switch
Release date Japan October 20, 2023[1]
USA October 20, 2023[2]
Mexico October 20, 2023[3]
Brazil October 20, 2023[4]
Europe October 20, 2023[5]
Australia October 20, 2023[6]
Language(s) English (United Kingdom)
English (United States)
French (France)
French (Canada)
German
Spanish (Spain)
Spanish (Latin America)
Italian
Dutch
Portuguese (Portugal)
Portuguese (Brazil)
Russian
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean
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Genre Platformer
Rating(s)
ESRB:E - Everyone
PEGI:3 - Three years and older
CERO:A - All ages
ACB:G - General
Mode(s) Single player, local multiplayer[5]
Input
Nintendo Switch:

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is an upcoming side-scrolling platform game in the Super Mario series for the Nintendo Switch. It was first announced during the June 21, 2023 Nintendo Direct, and is planned to be released worldwide on October 20, 2023.[2] It is the first new full-fledged 2D Super Mario game since New Super Mario Bros. U released almost 11 years prior and also the first game in the franchise to feature the succeeding voice actor(s) for Charles Martinet.[8]

A dedicated Nintendo Direct for the game titled the "Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct" broadcasted on August 31, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET.[9]

Overview

 
The main playable characters in the Flower Kingdom

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a 2.5D-style platformer that supports both single-player and simultaneous multiplayer modes. Its art direction is reminiscent of the New Super Mario Bros. series of games, incorporating changes such as updated character designs and new sets of animations.[2]

Alongside Mario and Luigi, several other characters are also playable, including Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, Toadette, Yoshis of four different colors, and Nabbit.[10] Their moveset features standard abilities, for instance the Wall Jump and the Ground Pound. The Yoshis retain their Flutter Jump and can also be used as a mount, and they and Nabbit do not take any damage from enemies. The players can receive new abilities by consuming power-ups, both returning and brand new ones, such as an elephant-themed fruit.[2]

The signature feature of the game is the Wonder Flower, a power-up that changes the world around Mario and friends in unique and strange ways, examples including bringing Warp Pipes to life and causing themselves and elements of the stage to stretch upward. Also revolving around the "Wonder" theme are the Wonder Seeds and purple coins, prominent collectibles. Another notable addition are Talking Flowers, non-playable characters that populate the levels and comment on the events and gimmicks nearby.[2]

The game takes place in a location distinct from its predecessors, and foregoes some of their established elements while featuring new level themes, such as autumnal forests and savannahs. The hub consists of a contiguous world map, similar to that of New Super Mario Bros. U, where each level is represented by a 3D modeled icon, as in Super Mario 3D World. Also similar to both games, levels have unique names. Each one is also assigned a difficulty rating in-game, a feature only found previously in Super Mario Maker 2's Story Mode.[2]

Worlds

The game is set in the Flower Kingdom, and has seven different worlds.

Characters

Playable characters

 
All 12 playable characters in the game

Counting the colored Toads and Yoshis separately, Super Mario Bros. Wonder features a total of 12 playable characters, the most playable characters in a mainline Super Mario game. Among them, Daisy and the Yoshis are playable for the first time in a home console Super Mario game after being previously playable in Super Mario Run. Much like Nabbit in New Super Luigi U, the Yoshis and Nabbit are invincible to enemy attacks, but also cannot obtain power-ups. Additionally, the Yoshis retain their abilities to Flutter Jump, use their tongues, and allow other characters to ride them.

All descriptions are from the official Super Mario Bros. Wonder website.

 
Mario
 
Luigi
 
Princess Peach
 
Princess Daisy
 
Yellow Toad
 
Blue Toad
Mario is always ready to help a friend, take on a new challenge, or jump on a Koopa's head! Mario's "little" brother. When these bros team up, there's nothing they can't achieve! The beloved princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, Peach is always ready to jump into action. She's got a gown and a crown, but this friendly princess is totally down to earth. They may be small, but they have big hearts!
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Toadette
 
Yoshi
 
Red Yoshi
 
Yellow Yoshi
 
Light-Blue Yoshi
 
Nabbit
This pink-and-white member of the Toad species gets really pumped up when she's out to save the day! Nabbit and Yoshis don't take damage, so they're perfect for players who are just starting out.

Non-player characters

Character Description
 
Talking Flowers[2][11]
Flowers who talk when approached.
 
Poplins[10]
Inhabitants of the Flower Kingdom.
 
Prince Florian[10]
The prince of the Flower Kingdom. He joins Mario and co. in their journey to defeat Bowser.
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Captain Toad[10]

Enemies

Returning

Enemy Description
 
Big Wigglers[2]
Large variants of Wigglers. They can be seen wearing roller skates.
Bone Goombas[10] Teal-colored Goombas wearing skull-like headgear.
Boos[10] Ghostly enemies that only follow players that are facing away from them, and will stop when looked at.
 
Bowser[12]
Bowser returns as the main villain in this game. Touching a Wonder Flower turned him into a flying fortress by combining him with his Koopa Clown Car and Prince Florian's castle.
Bowser Jr.[10] Bowser's son appears as a boss under a new form.
Buzzy Beetles[10] Koopas with impervious shells that protect them from fire damage. They can be found walking in lava.
 
Cheep Cheeps[2]
Fish that are found swimming aimlessly.
Dry Bones[10] Skeletal Koopas that regenerate themselves shortly after being stomped.
Fire Piranha Plants[10] Piranha Plants that spits Fireballs. This time, they appear in their Super Mario 3D Land color scheme.
 
Giant Spiked Balls[2]
Large, golden Spike Balls.
  
Goombas[2]
Common enemies that can be defeated by stomping on them. Some can be seen sleeping. They can grow taller under a Wonder Effect.
 
Goombrats[2]
A Goomba that resembles a persimmon. It stops for a brief moment when it bumps into another Goombrat before turning around. They sometimes float down using paper fans as parachutes.
Hammer Bros[10] A Koopa with an armored shell which throws Hammers at the player.
Hotheads[10] A larger version of Lil Sparky that travels along the sides of platforms. It lights up a small area around itself.
 
Kamek[10]
A Koopa with magical powers appearing by Bowser's side.
 
Koopa Paratroopas[2]
Winged Koopa Troopas. Red-shelled ones can be seen flying in the air, whilst green-shelled ones are seen making large hops on the ground.
 
Koopa Troopas[2]
Turtle enemies whose shells can be kicked across the ground to defeat other enemies. Both red and green Koopa Troopas return, while pink-shelled Rolla Koopas are newly introduced.
Lakitus[10] A Koopa travelling in Lakitu's Cloud who throws Spinies down onto the ground.
Lil Sparkies[10] Small sparkling enemies that travel along the sides of platforms. It lights up a small area around itself.
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Piranha Plants[2]
Plants that emerge from Warp Pipes. They are now able to leave their pipes and walk around, similar to Ptooies.
Pokeys[10] A tall cactus-like enemy consisting of many segments. Attacking its head can take out the entire enemy.
 
Spinies[2]
Koopa enemies with spiked shells.
 
Spikes[10]
Koopa-like enemies that spit large spike balls. Unlike previous installments, their spiked balls are green with yellow spikes.
 
Thwomps[10]
A large stony creature that slams down onto the ground.

New

Enemy Description
   
Hoppos
Spherical purple hippos that roll along the ground and can be bounced on.[10]
 
Hoppycats
Green spiked snail creatures that leap upwards.[10]
   Purple thunderclouds of varying sizes.[2]
 
Bulrushes
Cloud-like bison that travel in herds.[10]
 
Rolla Koopas[10]
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Skedaddlers[10]
Chipmunk-like enemies with black Yoshi-esque shells. They seem to have a cowardly personality, as one is seen running away from incoming danger.[2]
  Green snails with magenta shells that climb up and down pipes.[2]
File:SMBW screenshot Pushy Bro.png Sledge Bro-like creatures with big gloves that can push pipes.[2]
  Biddybud-like creatures with tall, flat foreheads.[2]
  Fish-like balloons of varying sizes and colors.[2]
  Piped nudibranch-like creatures acting similar to underwater Piranha Plants.[2]
  Stacks of bamboo creatures acting similar to Goomba Towers.[2]
  A swarm of small, spiked, magenta creatures.[2]
File:SMBW screenshot Snowy Pooka.png White Goomba-like creatures with red-rimmed goggles.[2]
  Long, thin, rocket-like Bullet Bill variants that fly diagonally.[2]
 
Rrrumbas
Small spider-esque creatures with large, breakable boulder-like shells that roll down slopes.[10]
 
Condarts[10]
 
Melon Piranha Plants[10]
A version of Piranha Plants that resembles melons and spits seeds.
 
Konks[10]
 
Maw-Maws[10]
Fish-like legged enemies that chase and eat them, even other enemoes.
 
Mumsies[10]
  A red variation of Spike that spits and throws fireballs.[10]
A corn kernel-like enemy that transforms into a high jumping popcorn creature when it comes into contact with fire.[10]
  A new form of Bowser Jr.[2]

Forms

Items and objects

New items and objects are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Items

Blocks

Transportation objects

Platforms

Other objects

  • Checkpoint Flag[2]
  • Goal Pole[2]
    • Goal Pole with a blue flower emblem on its flag*
  • Barrel[2]
  • Bubble containing any kind of item[2]
  • Breakable pumpkin*[2]
  • Interactive tulip-like flower*[2]
    • Purple variant that makes coins appear.
    • Blue variant that send out a blue light into the environment when touched.
  • Pillars that spiked ball Mario can roll into*[2]

Badges

A new element in this game are Badges. Obtained either by completing a Badge Challenge or buying them with Wonder Seeds in a Poplin Shop, the player can equip their character with a Badge before starting a level or after losing a life. There are a total of 24 badges, including nine Action Badges, which add new abilities for the characters, nine Boost Badges, which assist the player during gameplay, and six badges of an unnamed type.[2]

Action Badges

Parachute Cap[2] Floating High Jump[2]
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While in midair, press   or shake the controller to open your hat and float slowly downward.[2] Jump Higher than usual and momentarily float.[2]
Wall-Climb Jump[2] Crouching High Jump[2] Grappling Vine[2]
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Jump against a wall and then press   to jump straight up once.[2] A badge that allows the player to charge by crouching and releasing to perform a much higher jump. A badge that allows players to shoot a Vine forward to grapple onto walls.
Dolphin Kick[2] Timed High Jump[2]
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While underwater, press   or shake the controller to unleash a brief burst of speed.[2] Time consecutive jumps just right to jump higher than usual. You'll even jump high on sand.[2]

Boost Badges

Coin Reward[2] Safety Bounce[2] Coin Magnet[2]
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Earn coins for defeating enemies.[2] Bounce back out of pits, lava, or poison swamps just one time per fall.[2] A badge that draws coins and flower coins towards the player when they are close enough.
Auto Super Mushroom[2]
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Start a course with a Super Mushroom power-up.[2]
Sensor[2]
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A badge that indicates when there is a collectible nearby.

Unnamed type

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Invisibility
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A badge that turns the user invisible, making them unable to be spotted by enemies.
Jet Run
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A badge that makes the player constantly run forward. When running off the edge of a platform, the character will briefly run in the air before falling down.

References to other media

Descriptions

  • Nintendo UK: Step into a world of wonder in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Nintendo Switch!
    Classic Mario side-scrolling gameplay is turned on its head with the addition of Wonder Flowers! These game-changing items trigger spectacular moments you have to see to believe. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant spiky ball, and see even more unexpected events called Wonder Effects.[13]

Gallery

Logos

Artwork

Box art

In-game models

Screenshots

Miscellaneous

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japanese スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー[1]
Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Wandā
Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Chinese (traditional) 超級瑪利歐兄弟 驚奇[16]
Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu Xiōngdì Jīngqí
Super Mario Brothers Wonder

Dutch Super Mario Bros. Wonder[17]
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French Super Mario Bros. Wonder[18][19]
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German Super Mario Bros. Wonder[20]
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Hebrew Super Mario Bros. Wonder[25]

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Italian Super Mario Bros. Wonder[21]
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Korean 슈퍼 마리오브라더스 원더[22]
Syupeo Mario Beuradeoseu Wondeo
Super Mario Brothers Wonder

Portuguese Super Mario Bros. Wonder[23]
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Spanish Super Mario Bros. Wonder[3][24]
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Thai Super Mario Bros. Wonder[26]

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External links

References

  1. ^ a b Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 21, 2023). スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー [Nintendo Direct 2023.6.21]. YouTube. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm Nintendo of America (June 21, 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Direct 6.21.2023. YouTube. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder para Nintendo Switch - Sitio oficial de Nintendo. Nintendo Mexico. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  4. ^ Super Mario Bros.™ Wonder para Nintendo Switch - Site Oficial da Nintendo. Nintendo Brasil. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  5. ^ a b @NintendoEurope (June 21, 2023). "Join Mario and friends on a new 2D side-scrolling adventure through a world of wonder – either solo or in local co-op with friends! #SuperMarioBrosWonder comes to #NintendoSwitch 20/10." Twitter. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  6. ^ NintendoAU (June 22, 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder hits Nintendo Switch October 20th!. YouTube. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  7. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wonder-switch/
  8. ^ https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-confirms-charles-martinet-is-not-involved-in-super-mario-bros-wonder
  9. ^ @NintendoAmerica (August 29, 2023). "Join us for an in-depth look at Mario's latest 2D side-scrolling adventure in the livestreamed Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct!" Twitter. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar Nintendo of America (August 31, 2023). Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct 8.31.2023. YouTube. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  11. ^ (June 22, 2023). 「スーパーマリオブラザーズ」完全新作がNintendo Switchに登場。『スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー』は10月20日発売。 Nintendo. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  12. ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder. ESRB. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo UK website
  14. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/aqmxa/wonder/index.html
  15. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/jp/switch/aqmxa/wonder/index.html
  16. ^ 《超級瑪利歐兄弟 驚奇》的最新資訊公開! | TOPICS | 任天堂(香港)有限公司網站 Nintendo. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  17. ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder komt op 20 oktober naar de Nintendo Switch!" - Nintendo Nederland
  18. ^ "Surprise et émerveillement vous attendent dans tous les recoins de la prochaine évolution des jeux Mario 2D à défilement horizontal! #SuperMarioBrosWonder sortira sur #NintendoSwitch le 20 octobre." - @NintedoCanada
  19. ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder arrive le 20 octobre sur Nintendo Switch !" - Nintedo France
  20. ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder erscheint am 20. Oktober für Nintendo Switch!" - Nintendo DE
  21. ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder sbarcherà su Nintendo Switch il 20 ottobre!" - NintedoItalia
  22. ^ "『슈퍼 마리오브라더스 원더』, 『슈퍼 마리오 RPG』, 『끝내주게 춤춰라 메이드 인 와리오』, 「돌아온 명탐정 피카츄」등, Nintendo Switch로 발매되는 타이틀의 최신 정보를 전달!" - Nintendo of Korea. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  23. ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder chega à Nintendo Switch a 20 de outubro!" - Nintendo Portugal
  24. ^ "¡Super Mario Bros. Wonder llegará a Nintendo Switch el 20 de octubre!" - Nintendo España
  25. ^ Official Israel game page
  26. ^ https://www.nintendo.com/th/news/article/UCjLovzAfDnwbp7Q04eOW Official Thai game page]