Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Switch)

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a brilliant and refreshing addition to the iconic Mario series. Nintendo has taken the classic side-scrolling formula we all know and love, and injected it with a level of creativity and charm that feels genuinely new and exciting. The standout feature is undoubtedly the Wonder Flowers — power-ups that transform each level in wildly imaginative ways. One moment you’re running through a standard stage, and the next you’re floating through the air, watching pipes come alive or being transformed into a Goomba. These surprises make every level feel like a delightful mystery box, constantly keeping gameplay fresh and unpredictable. Visually, the game is gorgeous. The art style is vibrant and detailed, with smooth animations and playful character expressions that bring the Mushroom Kingdom to life in a way we’ve never quite seen before. The music is catchy and dynamic, matching the whimsical tone of the game perfectly. Multiplayer is also a highlight. Whether you’re teaming up locally or playing online, the cooperative experience is smooth, intuitive, and full of chaotic fun. Each character has their own feel, and the addition of new characters like Nabbit and Yoshi (perfect for younger players) makes the game more accessible than ever. Overall, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a joyful celebration of everything that makes Mario games great, with enough fresh ideas to feel genuinely innovative. It’s a must-play for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Rating: 9.5/10

This is what I used to get my mother back into Mario games. She loved it, easy controls to learn and it has easier characters if you’re struggling too

One of the oldest and most stubborn criticisms of Nintendo is that they like to rehash and reheat old and stale (albeit commercially successful) formulas in each console generation. Anyone who is acquainted with the likes of Mario Galaxy will know this to be an unfair criticism, but it is a persistent one all the same. And when it comes to the 2D Mario platformer might there just be a grain of truth to this critique? Super Mario Bros Wonder's answer to this is a resounding no. It would have been so very easy for Nintendo to release another solid but perhaps unremarkable entry in their gloriously retro New Super Mario Bros series. But when it came to the Switch’s take on a 2D Mario platformer, we instead got a game that is both weird and wonderful in equal measure. Determined to be different in every way except the predictable paper thin plot (not a criticism- this is Mario after all) the game dispenses with the familiar Mushroom Kingdom with all its cliched biomes. In its place are a plethora of new enemy types intertwined with the usual Dry Bones and Piranha plants. It's a small addition in some ways but after more than forty years of Koopas and Chain Chomps it adds some much needed variety. Of much greater significance is the game's new signature mechanic in the form of collectible Wonder Seeds. These provide for innumerable, ingenious and entirely unpredictable changes in gameplay. Indeed some of the transformations are so gloriously random that they can best be described as akin to a psychedelic experience. Whilst playing the game my favourite pass time (when not stomping Goombas of course) was to try and predict what that particular level's transformation would be based off of its signature theme or mechanic. The fact that not once did I get it right is testament to Nintendo's enduring ingenuity and creativity in game design. If all of this was not enough we have the addition of not only three new power ups (of which the Elephant Fruit is quite possibly the coolest new entry to grace the series in years) but also innumerable "badges" that are unlocked in exchange for Purple Coin collectibles, another innovation that provide a much improved incentive and reward system on the traditional gold coins with all their surplus 1-Ups. The badges, only one of which may be used in each level, add a new sense of strategy, assistance or challenge depending on your mood. It not only caters for all ability levels but adds a much greater dimension of player freedom and choice. Super Mario Bros Wonder combines the best of 2D Mario platforming with a new sense of wonder. It is perhaps the most aptly named Mario Game in years and has yet again proved Nintendo's unsurpassed ability to reinvent, refresh and renew. Now that is a wonder.

It seemed like the future of 2D Mario games would be only Mario Maker but this game put that thought to sleep. This is an awesome Super Mario game and it's lots of fun to play. It also has co-op gameplay, so you can play it with a friend all the way through.

This game received excellent reviews, but I didn't enjoy it as much as older 2D Super Mario games. I think the Wonder element just feels like a gimmick (which it is). I remember not being able to put the controller down with the older games, this one I wasn’t too fussed. It’s good, just not great.

It's a fantastic game I'm really enjoying it so far!

Really fun to play and good price on amazon.

My little nephew tells me its a brilliant game so thumbs up

Buen juego

Todo bien

Tout est parfait jeu très amusant

Un superbe bon jeu de la série Mario bros. Très satisfait de mon achat. Merci.

Bought for a Xmas present niece absolutely loves it