Let me preface by saying I am by no means a veteran platformer player. In my unprofessional opinion, Wonder's new direction towards spectacles and exploration instead of traditional platforming challenge and depth makes the game more appealing to the wider audience. Wonder seeds don't offer much of a skill check, but they are just so unpredictable that it's always exciting to encounter a new one. The fresh new art direction greatly enhances the overall experience. Every level is a feast to the eye, full of amazing design, and there is a strong sense of place among each big area, adding coherence to the unpredictability. On the flip side, the nastiest tradition of platforming games: masquerading poor control as challenge still persists. Some of the badge challenges and secret levels are prime examples of this.