Truly one of the best 2D platformer, if not the best 2D Mario !!
Mario Wonder oozes with personality and love, something that was really lacking since the start of the first New Super Mario on DS.
From the animation, mixing 3D assets and 2D sprites to create this new style, from the music and sound effects that accompany the game so naturally, and of course the new voices of Mario and Luigi which really tells us that this is a new breath of fresh air for the franchise.
As for the gameplay, each level has a new idea and concept to put on the table (almost every time) and thus each level feels unique and not repetitive at all.
The wonderflower is really the highlight of the game, giving us some whacky and fun mechanics that can change the gameplay drastically or in really small ways.
The main power-ups while consisting of 4, or used in really clever ways, prioritizing their interaction with the level design instead of being only a power-boost.
The game can also be a bit challenging at times, which is very welcome when we compare it to the breeze walk that was the New series.
Aside from the bosses which are almost non-existent and the post-game which can lack a bit in quantity, Mario Wonder is a perfect 2D experience and a must-play for all the fans of Mario !!
Mario Wonder oozes with personality and love, something that was really lacking since the start of the first New Super Mario on DS.
From the animation, mixing 3D assets and 2D sprites to create this new style, from the music and sound effects that accompany the game so naturally, and of course the new voices of Mario and Luigi which really tells us that this is a new breath of fresh air for the franchise.
As for the gameplay, each level has a new idea and concept to put on the table (almost every time) and thus each level feels unique and not repetitive at all.
The wonderflower is really the highlight of the game, giving us some whacky and fun mechanics that can change the gameplay drastically or in really small ways.
The main power-ups while consisting of 4, or used in really clever ways, prioritizing their interaction with the level design instead of being only a power-boost.
The game can also be a bit challenging at times, which is very welcome when we compare it to the breeze walk that was the New series.
Aside from the bosses which are almost non-existent and the post-game which can lack a bit in quantity, Mario Wonder is a perfect 2D experience and a must-play for all the fans of Mario !!