Wahoo! What a wondrous journey to experience! Filled with talking plants, dancing plants, singing plants, and many other dextrous flora - Mario and the gang have much to see and engage with.
The rumors about Wonder's inspirations were true - it feels like Super Mario World in its movement, its keyframes, its level philosophy - a true blast from the past. 2D Mario hasn't felt this good in 30 years. Even though it gets so much right from Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros 3, it suspiciously rejects the accomplishments Yoshi's Island made in the boss department. Wonder opts for the tired boss formula that 2D Mario has leaned on for decades now. It's a shame, but not a dealbreaker.
The platforming excellence elevates the game to its amazing status. Everything feels good, secrets abound, and the game does not overstay its welcome. While the core experience is easy, there are serious challenges waiting for players who want to push themselves. There are so many unique enemies, backdrops, and animations, the game exerts passion. And I'm thrilled to see how they evolve this formula, as I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Wonder!
The rumors about Wonder's inspirations were true - it feels like Super Mario World in its movement, its keyframes, its level philosophy - a true blast from the past. 2D Mario hasn't felt this good in 30 years. Even though it gets so much right from Super Mario World and Super Mario Bros 3, it suspiciously rejects the accomplishments Yoshi's Island made in the boss department. Wonder opts for the tired boss formula that 2D Mario has leaned on for decades now. It's a shame, but not a dealbreaker.
The platforming excellence elevates the game to its amazing status. Everything feels good, secrets abound, and the game does not overstay its welcome. While the core experience is easy, there are serious challenges waiting for players who want to push themselves. There are so many unique enemies, backdrops, and animations, the game exerts passion. And I'm thrilled to see how they evolve this formula, as I'm sure we haven't seen the last of Wonder!