I received a copy of this game to facilitate this review.
A few years ago, my whole family fell in love with Super Mario Bros. Wonder. It felt so much like the classic platformer Mario games we all had versions of growing up- but in a fresh, modern way. {If you want my full review of the original Super Mario Bros. Wonder, click here!}
Along with many other games, Super Mario Bros. Wonder got reworked for the Nintendo Switch 2, and it came with a whole lot of updates! From stunning 4K graphics to the introduction of seven boss battles to a brand new area filled with multiplayer games to the addition of Rosalina, there’s really something for everyone in this version!
What’s New:
Nintendo Switch 2 features
• Explore mysterious ruins newly discovered within the Flower Kingdom with your friends and play various multiplayer** attractions in Bellabel Park
• Take on all seven of the Koopalings in newly added boss courses scattered throughout the Flower Kingdom • Choose from an even larger cast of characters in this Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of the game, which now adds Rosalina and Co-Star Luma to the existing cast
• Grab the Super Flower Pot power-up to transform into a flower form and throw flowers at your enemies
• Even if your friends don’t have the game, play with them using GameShare*** locally or online
• Unlock Dual Badges that grant the effects of two Badges at once
My Thoughts
One of my favorite things immediately upon playing the new version was the Koopa boss fights! This actually reminded me a little bit of the Broodals fights in Super Mario Odyssey, which is still my favorite game ever. These bosses got added to the main game, so even if you only play the main “storyline” you’ll still have these new encounters.
Bellabel Park has so many fun multiplayer games that you can play together with your family locally or online {with a Nintendo Switch Online membership}. This felt like a good expansion to the game that made sense- while it’s not the same type of game play the game had, it didn’t feel like a jarring change or a mismatch, just an extension of the game that gives you different ways to play.
I am always excited to see new playable characters, and even more so when it’s one of my favorite characters {in this case, Rosalina}. She doesn’t get enough love although that seems to be changing finally, so it was great to see her added as a playable character to this game. I thought the mouse-controls for Luma were fun and a great way to show off the capabilities of the Switch 2.
A really big difference in this version is the GameShare feature, which allows multiple family members to use the same copy of the game! Only the person with the Nintendo Switch 2 can share the game, but your friends or family members can have the original Nintendo Switch or a Nintendo Switch 2 in order to join. Users can join together over a local connection or online, although online only Switch 2 consoles can join. So overall, you can have up to three local friends or family members, on either Switch model, join in and play- fun for any part of this game, but especially in Bellabel Park with all those multiplayer games! {NOTE: GameShare online does require a Nintendo Switch Online membership. I can not stress enough how much I think a NSO account is worth it, especially for families, but of course, it is optional.}
Buy It: You can find Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park at major retailers or online at {affiliate link} Amazon. You can also download a digital copy from the Nintendo eShop! Not ready to upgrade? Catch the original Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Amazon here.
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