Summary
Some of the online and co-op features ofSuper Mario Bros. Wonderhave been revealed. The upcoming game is rooted firmly in the side-scrolling platformer traditions of theSuper Mario Bros.franchise but adds several unique and exciting twists to the core gameplay.Those hoping thatSuper Mario Bros. Wonderwould have more robust multiplayerthan previous titles might just have had their prayers answered.
Mario has been on many adventures since he first appeared as a playable character inDonkey Kong,which was released back in 1981. His latest adventure,Super Mario Bros. Wonder,was revealed in the June 2023 Nintendo Directand seems to have piqued the interest of gamers of all stripes with its wacky power-up driven gameplay. Nintendo has finally delivered more details about the upcoming game.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonderwill feature couch co-op play with up to 4 players who can choose from several different characters such as Luigi, Daisy, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, and Toadette. Defeated players float around in-game as a ghost and can be revived by another player before their ghost timer runs out. As for the online play, Nintendo has taken an interesting direction; other online players will appear on the map and in courses in real time as “shadows,” and while there is no direct interaction between the player and other online players, they canshare items such asSuper Mario Bros. Wonderpower-upsand send greetings via an emote system. A downed player can also revive their character by bumping into another online player’s shadow.
Another new mechanic is the Standee, which is a cardboard cutout-like figure that can be placed on courses that will be able to revive the player or other online players. According to an insider,Super Mario Bros. Wonderis a challenging game, so these assist mechanics are likely going to be a big help.
Super Mario Bros. Wonderplayers can also create rooms that will allow them to get together with friends and join courses together, a mechanic that allows players to race through courses was also described in the presentation. The inclusion of couch co-op and online features is a welcome touch. Fans will have to wait for launch to see how it all comes together.
Super Mario Bros. Wonderlaunches on October 20, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
