Really fun and creative! Not quite the crazy kaleidoscopic platforming I hoped for, but it's fun!

When I first saw the announcement for Wonder, I was admittedly a little skeptical. I've played just about every Super Mario Bros. 2D platform prior, but something about the gameplay footage didn't click with me. But I'm delighted to say that just after a few hours those worries dissipated. The game is full of fun platforming, clever twists, colorful visuals, and a catchy soundtrack. While that's all certainly praiseworthy, I think that's as far as it goes.

The platforming is... good. The Wonder flower mechanics are... good. The art direction is... good. Nothing really rose above the threshold of "wonder". The level design in particular didn't feel as tight as previous entries, and the final (final) level was less a test of skill and more a brute force grind. The game features co-op, but it's very much designed around a single player experience. It's also a shame that boss fights weren't more varied or lean into the craziness of it all.

Still, Wonder is a silly experience that will eventually put a smile on your face.