Super Mario Bros Wonder Review: Multiplayer Action

Super Mario Bros Wonder is my favorite Mario game and we all love the game so much. With all the visuals, levels and just everything about it! Anyway, in my review for the game you can learn lots more.

The game is meant to be like New Super Mario Bros. series in gameplay, style and so on. I think it’s like it but greatly improved for co-op gameplay. It also reminds us of Super Mario Bros. 3D World.

The story in Super Mario Bros Wonder is Mario and his friend have be invited to the Flower Kingdom by Prince Florian but Bowser comes in and ruins everything like he always does and Mario and his friends must help Prince Florian save the Kingdom.

There’s a wide variety of characters with the usual Mario, Luigi, Toad and Toadette but with added Peach, Daisy and Yoshi. In the Nintendo Switch 2 version you can even play as Rosalina!

The levels are well designed and fun to play through. The Talking Flower are hilarious along with the singing piranha plants.

The game’s biggest new feature is the Wonder Flower. These special flowers can completely change what is happening in a level. When a Wonder Flower is activated, the level can transform in surprising ways. Pipes might come alive, enemies can behave differently, the environment can change, or the player can find themselves participating in a completely unexpected event. Because you never know exactly what will happen when you activate one, exploring levels becomes incredibly exciting.

I especially like how the Wonder Flowers encourage players to experiment. Instead of simply running from the beginning of a level to the end, you want to investigate everything and find out what secrets might be hiding. This gives the game a wonderful sense of discovery (get it? wonderful, Mario Wonder, lol).

The game also introduces Wonder Effects, which are connected to the Wonder Flowers and can make each level feel completely different. One level might suddenly become chaotic and strange, while another can turn into a completely different kind of challenge. This variety is one of the biggest reasons the game stays entertaining.

Another highlight is the collection of Badges. Badges allow players to customize certain aspects of their abilities or gameplay. Some can make movement easier, while others provide new ways to approach levels. This adds a little bit of strategy because players can choose badges that fit their preferred play style.

The playable character selection is another great feature. Players can choose from several familiar Mario characters, giving everyone the opportunity to pick someone they enjoy. Different characters can also make the experience feel more personal, which is especially nice when playing multiplayer.

Speaking of multiplayer, this is one of my favorite things about Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We have so much fun playing it together. Multiplayer can turn even a normal level into a hilarious experience. Everyone is running around, jumping, collecting items, helping each other, and occasionally getting in each other’s way. There can be moments where someone makes a difficult jump perfectly, followed by another player accidentally causing complete chaos.

The multiplayer features also make the game feel cooperative rather than simply competitive. Players can help one another through difficult sections, and being able to work together makes the game welcoming for different skill levels.

The levels themselves are another major strength. There is a fantastic amount of variety, with different environments, enemies, obstacles, and secrets. Levels don’t simply feel like slightly different versions of the same course. The developers constantly introduce new ideas, keeping players curious about what they’ll encounter next.

The power-ups are also fun. In addition to familiar transformations, the game introduces new abilities that give Mario and his friends different ways to interact with the environment. These power-ups add variety and make discovering a new item exciting. My personal favorite is the Bubble Power up.

Of course, Super Mario Bros. Wonder isn’t perfect. One possible downside is that the game’s creativity can occasionally make some levels feel chaotic. While this is often part of the fun, players who prefer straightforward platforming may sometimes find the unusual Wonder Effects distracting.

Another drawback is that some players may find the game less challenging than older Mario games, particularly during the easier portions. However, there are more difficult levels and optional challenges for players who want something harder.

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 4-players on one Nintendo Switch.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is similar in the sense of side scroller and some of the characters and power ups. However it definitely does not work for those who like co-op like we do. It works much better for solo players or those who like versus.

Sonic Superstars is the most similar in my opinion. They are both side scroller games with well designed levels, colorful graphics and are great for co-op players. Also, a funny thing is that they released only a few days apart!

Super Mario Bros. 3D World is another similar game, however its a 3D Platformer instead of side scroller. They both have a variety of power ups, levels etc. I like Wonder better but Fox Gamer prefers 3D World but both are really great games.

For more about all these games I mentioned, check out my post: Games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder!

• Excellent co-op multiplayer
• The graphics and visuals are amazing
• Variety in characters and power ups
• Well designed levels with cute, quirky designs
• Wonder Flowers and Wonder Effects make levels unpredictable
• Huge variety of gameplay ideas
• Fun and memorable power-ups
• Badges provide additional gameplay options
• Great game for playing with family and friends
• We have so much fun playing it together
• Lots of secrets and collectibles to discover
• Welcoming for players with different skill levels
• Wonderful sense of humor and personality

• Turning into a ghost and having to catch up to join back in and it’s a little annoying. The bubbling system in other Mario games works better in my opinion
• Some Wonder Effects can feel chaotic
• Easier sections may not challenge experienced players
• Certain collectibles and challenges can become difficult to complete

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is an amazing Mario game that takes a familiar formula and fills it with creativity and surprises. The Wonder Flowers are a fantastic addition because they make every level feel unpredictable. You never know what is going to happen when you activate one, which encourages you to explore and experiment.

For me, though, the biggest reason this game stands out is simply how much fun it is. It is my favorite Mario game, and we have so much fun playing it together. Multiplayer makes the experience even better because the game creates so many funny and memorable moments. Whether we’re helping each other through a difficult section, discovering a strange Wonder Effect, or laughing when something completely unexpected happens, there always seems to be something enjoyable happening.

While there are a few small drawbacks, they don’t take away from the overall experience. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is colorful, creative, charming, and packed with surprises. It successfully shows that the classic 2D Mario formula can still feel fresh and exciting.

Overall, Mario Wonder delivers on the fun factor. We had a great time playing through to the end and I look forward to many more hours playing this game. If you enjoy other Mario Brothers games then Super Mario Bros Wonder is definitely worth getting in my opinion.