Both 3D World and Bowser's Fury were pretty great games that surprised me in unexpected ways. 3D World felt like a great progression from 3D Land and fixed some issues I had with the former. Granted, it's not perfect because the movement, while great, does feel a bit awkward at times. I randomized the character for every level and I really liked playing as Mario and especially Peach, I was neutral towards Blue Toad as some levels felt great with him and others didn't, and sadly I wasn't a fan of Luigi's movement this time around, a shame because he's one of my favourites. However, speaking of favourites, for some reason they made Bowser extremely cool in this game, with a banger theme and awesome boss fights. He really stole the show and I wish there were more fights with him, that or more replacements for Boom Boom and Pom Pom because the other bosses were so much better. The level design and music were both really good and the game is amazing visually. It's not my favourite Mario game, but it once again goes to show that 3D Mario is a pretty enjoyable experience for the most part. My only complaint really is that the locked collectibles thing is back, and while I was more prepared for it than in 3D Land, I still had to replay some levels to get enough Green Stars. Luckily the Captain Toad and Mystery House levels give a ton, but it's still annoying to have to go back. As for Bowser's Fury, I love the open world aspect here, it feels like a mini Odyssey in a way. I hope they continue with this blueprint because this experience felt pretty fresh and I love the open aspect of it. I love how it's just one big map and I can pick whichever area I can get Cat Shines from. It's a very solid experience and I hope they do more with it in the future. Overall, both 3D World and Bowser's Fury are very great experiences and another fun entry to the 3D Mario games.

I had not played this game before this release, so this was the last 3D Mario game I needed to play to complete my collection.

It's pretty much what I expected after having played 3D Land. Just a simple and straightforward 3D Mario game with the mindset and similar level design to the 2D games.

However, I think this one is better than 3D Land just because it has actual co-op (Way better co-op than the NSMB games) and the levels, bosses and power ups are just consistently better in my opinion.

You are not going to get the same experience playing this compared to an actual 3D Mario like Mario Odyssey. But I think this game is worth getting just because it comes with two games in one; both of which are really good.

Whispers hushed upon from fellow gamer,
“Brother we live as his retainer”,
Hymn’s echo down the chosen aisle,
as the crowd adjourn in single file,
The cloud room not but lay silent until chapel doors slam violent.
“Together we prayer upon his chair”
the Priest declares onto compliant stares,
as he turns to B-L-J up big, grand case of stair,
and look upon the shunned, his crying heir,
“My sons gathered here in jury,
See the one who dares to question, one to query,
be this a lesson to those who's faith un-purely,
for see he shall receive Doug Bowser’s Fury”.

3D world is a almost never ending supply of creative and fun levels. The movement is also pretty fun, especially in the switch version which makes you faster and adds a few new maneuvers. Really good game that gets a bad rep because it came out at a time when people were really wanting a return to the more open ended style 3D Mario games with a more grounded setting like Sunshine or 64. Like Dunkey said, Mario Odyssey existing retroactively makes this game better.

As for Bowser's Fury, it's basically 3D Mario perfected. I really hope the next game follows the structure of Bowser's Fury.