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| Super Mario Bros. Wonder | |||||||||
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 Pre-release box art with rating pending For alternate box art, see the game's gallery. | |||||||||
| Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch | ||||||||
| Release date | Template:Release[?] | ||||||||
| 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 [1] | ||||||||
| Genre | Platformer | ||||||||
| Rating(s) |
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| Mode(s) | Single player, local multiplayer[2] | ||||||||
| Input | Nintendo Switch:
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- Everyone
- Three years and older
- All ages
- General
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.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5]
Overview
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.[3]
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.[6] 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.[3]
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.[3]
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.[3]
Worlds
The game is set in the Flower Kingdom, and has seven different worlds.
- Pipe-Rock Plateau[6]
- Fluff-Puff Peaks[6]
- Shining Falls[6]
- Petal Isles[6]
- A desert world with white sand[6]
- A forest world with giant mushrooms[6]
- A volcanic world[6]
Characters
Playable characters
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! | |
| File:SMW Toadette.png 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[3][7] |
Flowers who talk when approached. |
 Poplins[6] |
Inhabitants of the Flower Kingdom. |
 Prince Florian[6] |
The prince of the Flower Kingdom. He joins Mario and co. in their journey to defeat Bowser. |
| File:SMBW screenshot Direct Captain Toad.png Captain Toad[6] |
Enemies
Returning
| Enemy | Description |
|---|---|
 Big Wigglers[3] |
Large variants of Wigglers. They can be seen wearing roller skates. |
| Bone Goombas[6] | Teal-colored Goombas wearing skull-like headgear. |
| Boos[6] | Ghostly enemies that only follow players that are facing away from them, and will stop when looked at. |
 Bowser[8] |
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.[6] | Bowser's son appears as a boss under a new form. |
| Buzzy Beetles[6] | Koopas with impervious shells that protect them from fire damage. They can be found walking in lava. |
 Cheep Cheeps[3] |
Fish that are found swimming aimlessly. |
| Dry Bones[6] | Skeletal Koopas that regenerate themselves shortly after being stomped. |
| Fire Piranha Plants[6] | Piranha Plants that spits Fireballs. This time, they appear in their Super Mario 3D Land color scheme. |
 Giant Spiked Balls[3] |
Large, golden Spike Balls. |
  Goombas[3] |
Common enemies that can be defeated by stomping on them. Some can be seen sleeping. They can grow taller under a Wonder Effect. |
 Goombrats[3] |
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[6] | A Koopa with an armored shell which throws Hammers at the player. |
| Hotheads[6] | A larger version of Lil Sparky that travels along the sides of platforms. It lights up a small area around itself. |
 Kamek[6] |
A Koopa with magical powers appearing by Bowser's side. |
 Koopa Paratroopas[3] |
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[3] |
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[6] | A Koopa travelling in Lakitu's Cloud who throws Spinies down onto the ground. |
| Lil Sparkies[6] | Small sparkling enemies that travel along the sides of platforms. It lights up a small area around itself. |
| File:SMBW screenshot Piranha Plant.png Piranha Plants[3] |
Plants that emerge from Warp Pipes. They are now able to leave their pipes and walk around, similar to Ptooies. |
| Pokeys[6] | A tall cactus-like enemy consisting of many segments. Attacking its head can take out the entire enemy. |
 Spinies[3] |
Koopa enemies with spiked shells. |
 Spikes[6] |
Koopa-like enemies that spit large spike balls. Unlike previous installments, their spiked balls are green with yellow spikes. |
 Thwomps[6] |
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.[6] |
 Hoppycats |
Green spiked snail creatures that leap upwards.[6] |
 
|
Purple thunderclouds of varying sizes.[3] |
 Bulrushes |
Cloud-like bison that travel in herds.[6] |
 Rolla Koopas[6] |
|
| File:SMBW screenshot Run Forrest Run.png Skedaddlers[6] |
Chipmunk-like enemies with black Yoshi-esque shells. They seem to have a cowardly personality, as one is seen running away from incoming danger.[3] |
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Green snails with magenta shells that climb up and down pipes.[3] |
| File:SMBW screenshot Pushy Bro.png | Sledge Bro-like creatures with big gloves that can push pipes.[3] |
| File:SMBW screenshot Funnel PlantFungus Man.png | Biddybud-like creatures with tall, flat foreheads.[3] |
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Fish-like balloons of varying sizes and colors.[3] |
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Piped nudibranch-like creatures acting similar to underwater Piranha Plants.[3] |
|
Stacks of bamboo creatures acting similar to Goomba Towers.[3] |
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A swarm of small, spiked, magenta creatures.[3] |
| File:SMBW screenshot Snowy Pooka.png | White Goomba-like creatures with red-rimmed goggles.[3] |
|
Long, thin, rocket-like Bullet Bill variants that fly diagonally.[3] |
 Rrrumbas |
Small spider-esque creatures with large, breakable boulder-like shells that roll down slopes.[6] |
 Condarts[6] |
|
 Melon Piranha Plants[6] |
A version of Piranha Plants that resembles melons and spits seeds. |
 Konks[6] |
|
 Maw-Maws[6] |
Fish-like legged enemies that chase and eat them, even other enemoes. |
 Mumsies[6] |
|
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A red variation of Spike that spits and throws fireballs.[6] |
| A corn kernel-like enemy that transforms into a high jumping popcorn creature when it comes into contact with fire.[6] | |
|
A new form of Bowser Jr.[3] |
Forms
- Small Mario[3]
- Super Mario[3]
- Fire Mario[3]
- Invincible Mario[3]
- Elephant Mario[3][9]
- Bubble Mario[6]
- Drill Mario[6]
- Wonder Effect forms:
- Spike Ball Mario[3]
- Stretchy Mario[3]
- Goomba Mario[6]
- Balloon Mario[6]
- Hoppycat Mario[10]
- Blob Mario[11]
Items and objects
New items and objects are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Items
- Coin[3]
- Flower Coin*[3]
- 10-Flower Coin*[3]
- Super Mushroom[3]
- Fire Flower[3]
- Elephant Fruit* (turns Mario into Elephant Mario)[3]
- Bubble Flower* (turns Mario into Bubble Mario) [3]
- Drill Mushroom* (turns Mario into Drill Mario)[3]
- Wonder Flower* (blue, green, red, yellow, and purple variants)[3]
- Wonder Seed*[3]
Blocks
- ? Block[3]
- Long ? Block[3]
- Purple ? Block*[9]
- Brick Block[3]
- Cloud Block[6]
- Empty Block[3]
- Long Empty Block
- Hard Block[3]
- Luigi Block[3]
- ON/OFF Switch[3]
- Note Block variant that does not cause the player to bounce*[3]
Transportation objects
Platforms
- Semisolid Platform[3]
- Mushroom Platform[3]
- Cloud Lift[3]
- Bridge[3]
- Large angry-eyed top-flatted semisolid cloud platform that rains swimmable waterfall*[3]
- Dashing platform resembling a Dash Block*[3]
Other objects
- Checkpoint Flag[3]
- Goal Pole[3]
- Goal Pole with a blue flower emblem on its flag*
- Barrel[3]
- Bubble containing any kind of item[3]
- Breakable pumpkin*[3]
- Interactive tulip-like flower*[3]
- 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*[3]
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.[3]
Action Badges
| Parachute Cap[3] | Floating High Jump[3] | |
|---|---|---|
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
While in midair, press  or shake the controller to open your hat and float slowly downward.[3]
|
Jump Higher than usual and momentarily float.[3] | |
| Wall-Climb Jump[3] | Crouching High Jump[3] | Grappling Vine[3] |
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
Jump against a wall and then press  to jump straight up once.[3]
|
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[3] | Timed High Jump[3] | |
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| While underwater, press or shake the controller to unleash a brief burst of speed.[3]
|
Time consecutive jumps just right to jump higher than usual. You'll even jump high on sand.[3] |
Boost Badges
| Coin Reward[3] | Safety Bounce[3] | Coin Magnet[3] |
|---|---|---|
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| Earn coins for defeating enemies.[3] | Bounce back out of pits, lava, or poison swamps just one time per fall.[3] | A badge that draws coins and flower coins towards the player when they are close enough. |
| Auto Super Mushroom[3] | ||
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| Start a course with a Super Mushroom power-up.[3] | ||
| Sensor[3] | ||
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| A badge that indicates when there is a collectible nearby. |
Unnamed type
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| Invisibility | |
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| A badge that turns the user invisible, making them unable to be spotted by enemies. | |
| Jet Run | |
| File:Nocoverart.png | File:Nocoverart.png |
| 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
- Super Mario Bros.: Mario's jumping animation closely resembles the Template:Media link he makes on the Japanese box art from this game.
- Super Mario World: Several of Mario's animations are similar to the ones in this game.[3] The digging sound when using the Drill powerup resembles the sound effect for when a block is broken from this game. The player can throw shells upward. One of the Wonder Effects is the playable character inflating like a balloon. Lil Sparkies and Hotheads return.[6]
- New Super Mario Bros. series: The "Super Mario Bros." part of the series' logo is used in this game's logo.
- Super Mario Galaxy 2: The Drill Mushroom powerup functions similarly to the Spin Drill item from this game.
- Mario Party 9: Yellow Yoshi's artwork uses the same pose as an updated version of Yoshi's artwork from this game.
- Super Mario Run: The playable character roster is the same as of this game, with the exception of Toad and Purple Yoshi.
- Mario Kart Tour: Daisy's artwork uses the same pointing pose as the Template:Media link from the London Tour.
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Fire Peach is depicted without her hair tied up in a ponytail, much like in the film.[3]
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.[9]
Gallery
Logos
Logo
Japanese logo
Chinese logo
Artwork
Key artwork
Key artwork
Key artwork with logo
Japanese key artwork
Chinese key artwork
Key artwork with logo
Key artwork with logo
Key artwork
Japanese key artwork
Banner key artwork
Banner key artwork
Mario holding a Wonder Flower
Mario jumping
Elephant Mario
Elephant Mario
Luigi gliding with his cap
- Luigi SMBW.jpg
Luigi gliding with Prince Florian on his back
Wonder Flower Goomba transformation
- SMBW Daisy Artwork.jpg
Daisy
Yoshi holding a Red Shell
Group artwork of Princess Peach, Yellow Toad, and Blue Toad as a Goomba
Talking Flower
- Elephant-fruit.png
Elephant Fruit
Bubble Flower
Drill Mushroom
Singing Piranha Plants
Bowser
Bowser Jr.
Background art
- SMBW Kingdom Map.png
The map of the Flower Kingdom
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct banner
Secondary banner used after the broadcast
Box art
Japanese pre-release box art
Mexican pre-release box art
European pre-release box art
German pre-release box art
Italian pre-release box art
French pre-release box art
Dutch pre-release box art
Australian box art
In-game models
Screenshots
Small Mario in a grassy level, the first level shown in the game's reveal trailer
Mario peeking out of a Warp Pipe next to a Talking Flower
A Wonder Flower appearing
Warp Pipes during a Wonder Effect
Hoppos during a Wonder Effect
Mario stretched out during a Wonder Effect in a forest level
Mario as a Spike Ball during a Wonder Effect
A stampede of Bulrushes during a Wonder Effect
Luigi on the world map
Toad bouncing on fish-like balloons
Daisy and a Sledge Bro-like enemy pushing a Warp Pipe
Mario, Toad, Peach, and a skating Big Wiggler
Fire Peach, Mario, Luigi, and Toad in a level set indoors
Peach and Daisy swimming underwater
Mario and Yoshi in a dark sky level with cloud platforms
Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Daisy startled by a Giant Spiked Ball
Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Daisy skydiving through clouds
Fire Mario fighting Bowser Jr. in a new form
Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad on a giant, rolling snowball in a snow level
Yoshis in a level with many long Bullet Bill enemies and Bowser in the background
Drill Peach in a level with Spinies
Nabbit in a level with Thwomps
The "Course clear!" screen
The exterior of an entrance to a Castle resembling Bowser's Castle
A level featuring a structure resembling an Airship
Bowser after merging with Prince Florian's castle
A Poplin standing outside a building resembling its head
The Poplin-themed building after being transformed by Bowser
Miscellaneous
Photo taking area based on the game at Comic Exhibition 2023
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | スーパーマリオブラザーズ ワンダー[12] Sūpā Mario Burazāzu Wandā |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 超級瑪利歐兄弟 驚奇[13] Chāojí Mǎlì'ōu Xiōngdì Jīngqí |
Super Mario Brothers Wonder | |
| Dutch | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[14] | - | |
| French | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[15][16] | - | |
| German | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[17] | - | |
| Hebrew | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[23] | - | |
| Italian | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[18] | - | |
| Korean | 슈퍼 마리오브라더스 원더[19] Syupeo Mario Beuradeoseu Wondeo |
Super Mario Brothers Wonder | |
| Portuguese | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[20] | - | |
| Spanish | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[21][22] | - | |
| Thai | Super Mario Bros. Wonder[24] | - |
External links
- Official North American site
- Official United Kingdom game page
- Official Japanese site
- Official Japanese My Nintendo Store page
- Official Latin American game page
- Official Dutch game page
- Official Belgium (Dutch) game page
- Official Canadian game page
- Official French game page
- Official Belgium (French) game page
- Official Swiss (French) game page
- Official German game page
- Official Swiss (German) game page
- Official Austrian game page
- Official España game page
- Official Brazilian game page
- Official Portuguese game page
- Official South African game page
- Official Italian game page
- Official Swiss (Italian) game page
References
- ^ https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wonder-switch/
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- ^ https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-confirms-charles-martinet-is-not-involved-in-super-mario-bros-wonder
- ^ @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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ (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.
- ^ Super Mario Bros. Wonder. ESRB. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo UK website
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- ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder komt op 20 oktober naar de Nintendo Switch!" - Nintendo Nederland
- ^ "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
- ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder arrive le 20 octobre sur Nintendo Switch !" - Nintedo France
- ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder erscheint am 20. Oktober für Nintendo Switch!" - Nintendo DE
- ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder sbarcherà su Nintendo Switch il 20 ottobre!" - NintedoItalia
- ^ "『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.
- ^ "Super Mario Bros. Wonder chega à Nintendo Switch a 20 de outubro!" - Nintendo Portugal
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- ^ Official Israel game page
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