An absolute triumph of a Mario game.

While not the most mechanically in-depth 2D platformer I’ve played, Wonder successfully breathes new life into 2D Mario. With an expressive, vivid art style, delightfully creative level gimmicks, and surprisingly enjoyable online mechanics, Wonder was a joy to play from start till finish.

The Wonder flower mechanic was absolutely the highlight of the game, with my favorite Wonder effects being all the music based sections that appeared throughout.

Really, it's just held back by some really bland and forgettable boss encounters (which just feels like missed potential given what could've been done with the Wonder effects).

Can’t wait to play it again with some friends in the future.