Alright, We Need to Talk About Super Mario Bros. Wonder

[@coolioam8137]

I love everything about it. The animation though is top tier. Something that has bugged me about the NSMB games as an animation buff/major is how Mario’s jump isn’t that iconic pose we see in the art work through the years. Here, it looks amazing. I love the smear frames when he’s running, his wind back when you change direction quickly, the 2D flourishes like his mouth and little other effects. It’s gorgeous.

[@Gooby-boobbby]

It doesn’t happen often, but W Nintendo moment

[@the_yelo]

Agreed

[@VisorByte]

I don't like how the arm he raised up into the air completely, abruptly switches arms when he gets the mushroom.

[@rendelldraw]

@AtlastheProtogen I believe it's intentional, just like when he looks up -- his head snaps up immediately just like in SMW. He has different/separate sets of animation (running, jumping, crouching, etc.) and each set has fluid animation but they intentionally didn't add fluid transitions from one set of animation to another. I like it because it's very reminiscent of old school sprite animation.

[@Jamesharveycomics]

Ok, I figured it out. Shigeru Miyamoto once said that the original Super Mario Bros. mushroom was heavily inspired by the "eat me" cake in Alice in Wonderland. The inspiration doesn't appear to stop there... rabbit holes and warp pipes, for example. By using the english word "wonder" even in the Japanese title, the developers have essentially announced a statement of intent to get back to the core values of the series- to create an endlessly surprising, whimsical world where the laws of reality are never quite clear, just like in Lewis Carroll's novel.

[@Nintexstation]

Absolutely love this! I think that was the magic of Mario, even within the RPG’s, but in recent years everything has felt quite flat and unimaginative with lacking rich environments and story. But this seems like an amazing step back in the right direction!

[@geminisfl]

The problem is that we got used to the Super Mario universe so much, that we don't see things the same way. I remember myself playing Super Mario Bros in 1987 and thinking "this is a very weird game!". But nowadays you see a plumber in blue overalls eating mushrooms and spiting fire after touching a flower and you say "meh... it's Super Mario" like everyday business ^_^

[@ravenebony2267]

It's like Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario Bros 2, and Yoshi's Island were blended together. It's fantastic.

[@cptmike90]

Like mario bros meets DKCR

[@TheOnlyRealTatertot]

Also Dream Team

[@jaretco6423]

And World.

[@TitleFightFan34]

I don't see super Mario bros 2 tbh.

[@TheOnlyRealTatertot]

@@TitleFightFan34 I think they meant the wide character variety compared to just Mario, Luigi, and one or two of the toads

[@captainkatnip]

I love the things you see with the characters faces. Daisy actually closing her eyes while she pushes against the pipe, you can really feel her pushing back. Or Mario peeking out the pipe and looking around. I cant wait to experience this weird new Mario. And, not to mention Mario RPG

[@bipbip1029]

I was cracking up at the "oh shit" face the enemy being chased by the red shell had 😂

[@captainkatnip]

@@bipbip1029 Agreed, that was pretty great! 😂

[@JsYTA]

I love that his jump is a direct reference to the japanese boxart of Super Mario Bros. on Famicom. It's not exactly the same, but it's clearly inspired by it.

[@highcaliber350]

The big belly-out jump is from SMB3 I think

[@coltonk.3086]

I noticed that too!!!!!!!!

[@kvng_jay9358]

I didn’t even peep that, good eye bro

[@jonus04]

I got Mario 2 box art vibes (USA version)

[@tetrisbit]

@@jonus04 yeah me too. that's what i felt. the run seems like a super mario bros 3 reference, whereas the general art-style seems like the mario 2 box art

[@peppy619]

There's so much to say about this game: For starters: this is the 2D Mario game that Nintendo should have developed like 10 years ago (New Super Mario Bros 2 and Super Mario Bros U should have never existed). This feels fresh and fun, it looks psychedelic, it has a cool art-direction; in other words, this game feels like it really has inspiration behind it. It's also worth mentioning Mario's gestures, he feels like an actual character now. Maybe it was because of Nintendo's venture in cinema, maybe it was inspiration from Sonic Mania, Rayman Legends and DKC Tropical Freeze, but boy oh boy, this is the Mario game we've been waiting for so long without realizing it this is what we really wanted.

[@thelastdragon5551]

There’s such thing as lowering the bar with each new 2D Mario game that a new style will once again raise excitement for Mario fans.

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

I think Mario felt alive since Odyssey, but it feels good to see that translated over to 2D as well. Now Paper Mario has no excuse at all to be so bland anymore

[@TheJadeFist]

DKC Tropical Freeze and Rayman Legends were both very "alive" feeling with expressive characters and vibrant detailed worlds, the NEW games felt very bland in comparison to those.

[@Adamtendo_player_1]

The other Mario games needed to exist for Super Mario. Wonder to exist.

[@MagicalPhi]

This is genuinely the most excited I've ever been for a Mario game. There's so much charm and detail packed into everything and it looks like such a joy to play. Also playable Daisy hell yes!

[@rafaelleone678]

I love that it doesn't have the "New" in the title because this really feels what smb3 and smw was going for. And "New" just had similar and safe games. I wonder how the next 3D game will look like now.

[@coltonk.3086]

It is the true Super Mario Brothers 5.

[@mariotheundying]

​@@coltonk.3086technically that game is Yoshi's island as it is Super Mario World 2 and smw is Super Mario Bros 4, so YiDS is smb6 and Yoshi's new island is smb7, this game is not a "new" game, just smb, so it's smb8

[@raxxtv1998]

@@mariotheundyingTo be fair, there are multiple candidates for Super Mario Bros. 5. Yoshi’s Island is technically Super Mario World 2, and World was Super Mario Bros. 4 (even being called that in Japan), but to be fair it was radically different from the original games, and barely even started Mario. It was also a prequel, so really it should be considered Super Mario Bros. 0. Of course, with your line of reasoning, the sequels would also be SMB games. I think it’s more of a “Super Mario Land 3” situation, only named as such because they evolved out of the 2D Mario series, but should really be considered the start of their own series. Another candidate is Super Mario Land 2 (or as I like to call it, Super Mario Bros. 6 Golden Coins). I think this is a much more plausible candidate, as it features a very similar art style to World, and seems to build upon it (I haven’t played much of it though). But ultimately, it’s more of a spin-off of the SMB series, rather than being a true entry. The most obvious candidate is New Super Mario Bros. It was essentially made to be Mario 5. It took elements from all of the classic SMB games and brought them into a new era, and it standardized the SMB games, for better or for worse. Heck, it even has “Super Mario Bros.” in the name. The most interesting aspect to its candidacy, and the one that convinces me the most, is it’s art style. It looks like a 32 bit SMB game. It uses 2D sprites for around half of all objects and backgrounds. But the New Super Mario Bros. series is tired and unattractive. It’s much more satisfying to consider this new game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder as the true sequel to Super Mario Bros. 4. It’s the first game since that game to simply use the name “Super Mario Bros.”, and it actually innovates on the SMB series. It feels like an evolution in the same way that each succeeding classic SMB game was to the other. If you take a look back, each game was very different from the last in art style, control, and mechanics. The NSMB games were simply an amalgamation of all of those aspects, and weren’t true follow ups.

[@Cubbie410]

@@raxxtv1998your last point is why I’m calling this Mario 5. Yes there are yoshi’s island games and the “New” series are their own entities, but it’s also the first game since Mario world aka Super Mario Bros 4, that has used the Super Mario Bros moniker without a title before it

[@spoompls42069]

The next 3D title will probably be whatever Bowser’s Fury was trying to do

[@ValiantPixel]

It just occurred to me that the art style reminds me of Mario and Luigi: Dream Team, which is still such a visually distinct game in the Mario series. And of course, dreams appear to be a shared theme. I’m really excited that this kind of inventiveness will now be introduced to the main series, instead of being restricted to projects from other studios.

[@maegnificant]

It reminds me also of Rayman Origins in a way

[@peppy619]

Exactly!!! I would say it feels like the art-work used for the concept-art of Mario and Luigi: Dream Team, which is a brilliant idea because that art-style had so much charm.

[@Randy_1803]

As someone who just replayed Dream Team, I agree with this.

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

Exactly! Also Bowser Jr. reminds me of Dark Bowser from Bowser‘s Inside Story

[@geminisfl]

Didn't think about Dream Team at first... you're right on point with that!!

[@KeleuHerdley]

I think one thing not enough people are talking about are how the level changing from the flower is phenomenal from a level design perspective. From what I’ve seen in the trailer, it looks like some of the flowers are skippable, which would instantly give replay value to a ton of levels. And who knows? Maybe one version is harder than the other? Maybe there are secret exits depending on if you choose to grab it or not? What if you ignore the wonder seed to try and experience the entire level in the weird and distorted form? This is literally a level design playground, and I’m all for it.

[@extremegamercollector425]

What stood out to me was the really smooth animations. I am someone who loves polish on games and this looks like it’s super polished in that animation department

[@thelastdragon5551]

Maybe the reason why it took them so long to release a new art style is having a system that can handle this much character animations along with background animations.

[@thatmlguy9889]

One thing I love about the name "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" is that this is the first Super Mario Bros. game in over 3 decades everything in the last 30 years has either been a Super Mario game or a New Super Mario Bros. game

[@floating_whale4391]

It's kind of funny how people refer to the stretching mario as the "balan wonderworld stretch ability", when Mario did that way before in Odyssey with the potted plant

[@arturolopez7593]

I like the idea of having the Flower Kingdom in close proximity to the Mushroom Kingdom that we've had for literal decades. The prospects of that are just 😍🤙

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

I‘m just kinda said that they seem to have made the Mushroom Kingdom to be it’s own continent when it’s actually supposed to be connected to the Beanbean Kingdom

[@iantaakalla8180]

That is weird, especially since for a long time the kingdoms were actual kingdoms and not reskinned words of “countries” or corresponded to countries so neatly

[@zenvariety9383]

Not to mention the Flower Kingdom could have connections with Sarasaland too.

[@Turo602]

Yes, glad someone mentioned the angled stance of the characters. This was actually something I noticed in New Super Mario Bros. 2 that I feel nobody ever acknowledged but it really does change the presentation and adds so much more character when you can see more of the character clearly. Strangely enough, this didn't carry over to New Super Mario Bros. U but I'm glad it's back. It really makes it look more like the classic games.

[@Oronaps]

Something I just noticed is when you were talking about the enemies looking at Mario and showing the paratroopa as an example it had and angry facial expression when Mario got too close.

[@ricky7111]

It's been years since ive truly been excited by a Mario game. This did it. Im also intrigued by the Peach game coming out

[@lorenzotosiart]

I love this channel, a burst of positivity! Loved the direct , loved Mario Wonders! (the beautiful thing about this channel is that when you have critiques, you definitely express them, so it's not forced positivity, but the initial approach is positive , which is something of value in the online landscape nowadays I would say)

[@TristanLong21]

I love the joy in their voices just talking about the game. Hope it's even better than it looks

[@phoenixgoldsworthy7872]

So unbelievably EXCITED FOR THIS! Finally some creative ideas! I've been saying that 2D mario has so much potential, so glad that they're finally doing some cool stuffs! Looks gorgeous :))

[@zachsteiner]

I’ve never cared that much about 2D Mario but even I have to admit I’m pretty excited for this game. It’s just so charming and beautiful. I love how trippy it is too.

[@thelastdragon5551]

I’m an 80’s kid. Was blown away when I first laid my eyes on SMB on the NES when we still owned an Atari 2600. Then the hype build up (and exceeded expectations) with each new Mario release that was 2, 3 then World. So I’ll always have a soft spot for 2D Mario. Even though most might think they’re inferior to 3D Mario. So to say I’m hyped again for a new 2D Mario is an understatement.

[@Rot8erConeX]

I'm okay with the name (as long as you realize they seem to be taking "Super Mario Bros." as the 2D subseries and that's why it's not "Super Mario Wonder" which flows better) but I'm not sure I'm sold on the logo. There's a small bit of empty space between the R in Wonder, and the word Bros. that feels like it needs filling. Also, the word Wonder doesn't look like it's as deep as the Super Mario Bros. letters are. The first problem would be solved and the second issue would be less noticeable if they made the word Wonder curve like a C (either upwards or downwards would work) rather than an S. Or they could've done the pre-Switch Japanese Pokemon thing (which Mario games are no stranger to doing, Odyssey does it with the O in Mario) and put the game's main gimmick (the Wonder Flower) as the O in Bros. to fill the empty space above the end of Wonder.

[@anyadocious]

Its called a 3/4th Turn (in Turn Around Sheets) used for 2d animation. Most 2d TV shows use this view the most as well as you mentioned in theater. Good observation and I love the Animation. 🥰

[@BadCaseOfSerpes]

In theatre it's called "cheating out"

[@elheber]

When Mario lands on the bottom rails, 9:50 he momentarily gets a side mouth (like Sonic). The aesthetics are reminiscent of the Nintendo Power SMB2 cover art. The snappy animation itself reminds me of 2manysnacks on TY.

[@indigofenix00]

It looks like this game could have the highest concentration of entirely new monster species (not just variants of Goombas and Koopas) introduced in a single mainline game since Super Mario World. While I personally like the idea of a stable bestiary for the Mushroom Kingdom, it can't be denied that Mario's "Alice in Wonderland" tone works best when it's flinging crazy stuff at you around every corner, and it looks like they're working to bring that feeling back, which is much appreciated.

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

I think a good mix is best, classic and new in about a 50/50 concentration. That way Mario‘s history is celebrated but the future is just as well represented

[@anonymunchy1811]

The design doesn't quite reach Donkey Kong levels, but it is miles better than New Super Mario Bros. The background and foreground are just much more involved with DK. I think we'll see a lot more animal powerups. He doesn't just run into the goomba btw, he flicks his trunk, similar to the tanooki tail swiping.

[@bighand1530]

The Donkey Kong games are underrated

[@ItsSageCertified]

Honestly. The DK games have a LOT going on in the back ground and foreground. And while it does cool, im glad that's not the case in Mario games, it doesn't need to be so detailed.

[@jaretco6423]

That's kinda unfair comparing Donkey Kong levels to Mario's cause they are nothing alike. Don't get me wrong. I love Donkey Kong. But I also loved Mario and Mario's tends to be different than DK's and they can still be good if done good enough.

[@finger-lock]

No one is talking about that fact that this is technically the 5th super Mario bros game (not counting the nsmb series since those are “new”). Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World and now this

[@drewthestone_eth4515]

considering Nintendo worked with illumination on the movie very closely seems like it had a big effect on the crew making this game, the animations are full of life, and like when he jumps on the hippo his leg extends like you do in animation with the squash and stretch .

[@ricsw9303]

Have always loved the Super Mario Bros. games so know this will definitely be a day one purchase for me.

[@jagkopp]

Just thought of a pretty big detail: Mario almost always uses suits of animals, he never changes himself. Here, the suits stays the same, but HE turns into an elephant. Interesting change.

[@geminisfl]

Maybe this is for not making PETA angry :P

[@XadexSquared]

I think people were expecting New Super Mario Brothers Switch. And while that series had some great games, this feels like a whole new thing and I'm in love with it. It's so refreshing to get so many new ideas. I'd need to double check, but I also think the artstyle is similar to the Super Mario RPG remake artstyle so this could be the new look for Mario games in general

[@ItsSageCertified]

Honestly, NSMB Switch was off the table the moment they made NSMBU Deluxe. So, i wasn't ever TOO worried about that.

[@geschnitztekiste4111]

The jump sound is definitely the one from RPG

[@bctalicorn809]

They tweaked the jump to be more in line with Mario Bros. 1 and 3 with the timing as well! The upward motion slows down much more noticeably towards the top of the jump and then his fall speed is considerably faster. At least, it feels like it now that there is that added detail of his hat floating slightly above his head when he jumps, which is just amazing. I love that bland, corporate Mario is dead in his main games. Odyssey and now Wonder are fantastic showcases of his strength as a charming character.

[@ryanprice9841]

It's only called Super Mario Bros Wonder because they felt they couldn't call it Super Mario Bros Drugs.

[@theshadowdirector]

A 3/4 pose is what you were thinking of Alex.

[@JMFSpike]

Looking forward to the game, but at the same time I'm disappointed by it. It looks fantastic, but it also looks like the same old thing again. Graphics still look 90% like the "New" titles to me, but I'm at least thankful for that 10% that's original and refreshing. Here's the thing: The original 2D series not only had different graphical styles game to game, but each game added new things that really expanded on the idea and made the gameplay feel fresh. For example, SMB 3 added flight and upper areas to explore in many levels, world maps, and mini games. SMW added Yoshi's which added something new to the gameplay, secret exits and levels, and ghost houses. Then you had SML 1&2 which were each very unique titles. The "New" series never really added anything truly new and exciting. They brought back some elements from SMB3 which was cool and very welcome, but that's about it. This game looks to be more or less another "New" Super Mario Bros. game. Maybe there's more to it, but from what we've seen so far it's just another 2D Mario game. Again, that's fine and all, but I wish they'd change things up a lot more like they used to.

[@VinStJohn]

The main difference in the art is that the characters are "cheating out" to the camera more than they used to, so you see their faces and their body language more. It looks similar to the angle Mario is drawn in on the cover art for many of the NES and SNES games. There's a ton of noticeable animations now, too, that take advantage of that new angle. (Edit: You said it three minutes in, my bad 😅)

[@helgmelia84]

The stage term you’re looking for is “cheating out.” That’s when a performer turns themselves slightly towards the audience, as Mario is doing here. Looks great!

[@JJSSBU]

21 minutes of talking about a 3 minute trailer that's dedication

[@K3vinTuCara]

It’s literally the 2D art faithfully brought into 3D finally

[@Rusty84CV]

No it isn't

[@thelastdragon5551]

Go look at SMB 3 and World manuals and tell me they didn’t take inspirations from those drawings and insert the same animations into this game.

[@captainfach]

I think the weird thing is on top of everything else, that Mario power ups are generally costumes. He usually still has a human body or at least a human Facebook account, but this one keeps his clothes but changes his body which is obviously the complete opposite. Which is probably the point it's just interesting to point out that this is the first time that something like that has happened

[@reputablehype]

My 4 year old son just got into Super Mario after I took him to see the movie. So 20 years from now, so this game will no doubt be part of our collective memories of spending time together. I love it!

[@Bmontepeque11]

You see the enemy pushing the pipe against Daisy at 2:40? Keep looking at his eyes, you can see the level of effort he is putting in his eyes! I LOVE IT ❤ Also, wait a second, are Wonder Seeds, you know, drugs? 😶 Mario consumes them and the world gets all trippy 🧐

[@joaopedrocalheirosmiranda9383]

It’s funny that people have been mentioning that this looks like a ton of Mario Games (Bros 2 and 3, Yoshi`s Island, 64 etc), but to me what this game resembles the most is Super Mario World from the SNES. The way he stands half towards the camera, the running and jumping animation, all of it just screams Super Mario World to me. To me, it almost looks like a new version of it or a spiritual successor, with multiplayer, and I’m loving all of it! Btw, all the details they mentioned in the video like the Purple Coins counter being decimals, the characters clipping between them and all that was an amazing analysis! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@boredpreston]

My favorite part is that theres no time limit!! (Except while trying to find the wonder seed)

[@gabrielmoreirabr]

You guys saw I lot of things I din't notice at first and the details are so cool!

[@LetsPlayKradnium]

NSMB-Mario is basically a soulless robot when compared to Wonder Mario

[@TheRCScotsman]

The wonder flower effects have unlimited scope. I love that the designers could go literally anywhere with them!

[@raindrainxi]

What I really want is a sequel to Super Mario Bros 2. The pulling radishes and throwing mechanic has always been better for me than stomping Goombas.

[@itsniima]

My take on Peach having a hat is that I imagine Mario, Toad and Yoshi will work different and will have color swap, and Peach and Daisy will be a color swap of Mario and Luigi

[@kingneptune-z4q]

I think the whole “Peach gliding with a hat” thing was kind of dumb, especially being that she’s always been known to glide just using her dress.

[@cptmike90]

Umbrella also

[@kingneptune-z4q]

@@cptmike90 Facts! How could I forget! Even more of a reason!

[@GameAGuy]

I had an Idea that I want to be in this Wonder game. What if this time around the Koopas actually threw their own shells at Mario?🤔 I think that would be awesome.

[@TheJadeFist]

Some of them did that in Super Mario World.

[@Orbinater86]

I don't see a big difference with the new art style, which is very disappointing. But they made enough changes with level design, new characters, and powerups.

[@mekman4]

It definitely looks like the reason we haven’t gotten a new Wario Land game in the longest time. Mario is indeed stealing all of his tricks. Super Mario Brothers Wonder looks like the kind of Mario game we did not get on the Game Boy Advance. New Super Mario Brothers looked and felt like like corporate branding checklist the game. It was slight and terribly sterile, Super Mario Brothers Wonder _is absolutely vivid and interesting!_ I’m hoping this is as meaty as Tears of the Kingdom has been. Zelda could use this level of charm in their glow-up for a future game as well! Great Stuff, as always!

[@Wyref]

There’s an item reserve box, and it uses the A button, but a lot of people use A to jump, I *wonder* if you can rebind controls. Otherwise that’ll be something I have to get used to.

[@lifinale]

I bet you use it by holding a or something. Could just be me though. I *wonder* that too.

[@The94Venom]

*FUN FACT* : the reason why it's called " Super Mario Bros Wonder" and not just "Super Mario Wonder" is probably because people would have gotten confused when discussing *SMW*

[@marksokolowski978]

Looks fun and great but all the weird power-ups/forms seem to be just Wario Land ideas (and that isn’t a bad thing!)

[@ADanforth1988]

It’s called “cheating out” the actors turn there body towards the audience but point their head towards the other actors on stage. Rule of thumb is “never turn your back to the audience”

[@matthewleonmartin]

It feels like Mario by way of Rayman Legends, which is fine by me.

[@cptmike90]

Mario with snes yoshi Island vibes and donkey kong country returns

[@dandansfu]

While I def love the new style and the changes in looks But when has ppl complain about the current look “ stale “ I’m sure there are ppl out there but I never remember it being a big issue But somehow almost every YTer is talking about it like it has been the problem and If Nintendo don’t fix it they will suffer in sales I feel many times when there is a new thing coming out or any changes Suddenly ppl “hate” the old ones and have been a problems bothering them since beginning of time

[@brunomiiguel]

Looks inspired by SMB3. The pronounced P-Speed, the angle towards the camera, the T pose when jumping at full speed. I like it

[@nermalmovement]

I love the little detail of Mario’s mouth becoming a 2d path when it’s closed, almost kinda gives spider-verse energy

[@indiesongwriter5474]

The more recent 2D Marios all seem very sterile. This brings back the feeling of Mario world, Mario 2, Mario 3. I didn't realize how long I've been bored by 2D Mario until I saw this game!

[@billcook4768]

As far as I could tell, no Koopalings in the trailer. Let’s hope they aren’t in the game.

[@TromboneGamer]

Bro imagine a Yoshi's island game produced by this team. THE POSSIBILITIES.

[@nicked_fenyx]

It feels like Nintendo is building on the tremendous success of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, as well as whatever hype exists from the Mario movie, by creating a new game where Mario can take on even more forms. I couldn't be more excited for this.

[@BigHowie8]

My first gut thought was that they've "Disney -fied" Mario. I don't think it's terrible but I do think the art probably has to grow on me (which I'm sure it will).

[@MrGregory777]

Mario looks like those new Disney cartoons from the 2000s. With Mickey and Chip and Dale

[@lestervalentin5418]

I wonder how the hat glider works for toad. Do we finally see what's underneath? 😂😂

[@TheSamucacs]

They were inspired in the super Mario World character angle, that shows Mario's 2 eyes, like 45° degree rotation, instead of that flat 90 degree profile angle.

[@El-Chav0]

Nintendo added face expressions and head movement to the character models. This is the biggest change I see

[@tails300]

Between this and Sonic Superstars this going to be a fun Fall! 🤘🏽

[@andrewwilson4733]

great observation of mario looking more angular towards the camera rather then straight on, i couldn't think what felt different but that was it!

[@GomerJ]

This is maybe just me but the first time they zoomed in on Mario the visual style made me think of that famous Nintendo Power cover with the clay-mation Mario, and the amazing animations kinda have that feel at times in that the frames aren’t 100% smooth, I love the way it looks. I don’t think it looks like clay or stop motion ALL the tike but there are little moments that kinda feel that way. And it’s weird cause it’s not like it’s textured like clay or anything. Dunno why my brain is going there. RIP New Soup, it’s about time. My idea to do something fresh for 2D Mario has been to return to Sarasaland and it’s weird worlds/enemies and even have Tatanga as the baddie again but I will take playable Daisy instead since everything else is oozing with creativity even if some locations still feel slightly ”New”-ish

[@Asylum3]

It looks great! I have played cooperatively through the Wii and Wii U versions dozens of times so I am looking forward to another side scroller with a refreshing new take. In some ways, it is a shame that this game looks like it allows player clipping without consequences. Part of the fun and challenge was working cooperatively to accomplish the necessary on screen tasks without interfering with or accidentally killing each other. Accidental deaths could be hilarious, on both sides. With so many lives and plentiful power ups, it never really mattered.

[@fredo3161]

His t pose run and jump is similar to 3 and World and the jump pose with the hat lifting off his head is from World as well. It looks perfect.

[@CasepbX]

I have zero problem admitting I didn't like it at first. But, it grew on me. I will most likely get it at release now. Now we need a Warioland game like this.

[@benbyers391]

Mostly curious if it will support online multiplayer like Mario 3d World does.

[@bewareking6458]

I do find it interesting that there isn't a time limit for the game.

[@carlos412]

Im sooo excited to play as Daisy in a main mario game and not just mario kart, mario party or one of the sports game

[@nelson-haha89]

That 3/4 turn toward the screen gives it such an old school smb3/smw feel. This thing is so completely hype.

[@SwedePotato314]

I can’t contain myself between Wonder, Luigi’s Mansion Dark Moon, the Pikmin ports/rereleases and the recently announced Fantasy Life! Mario RPG games and especially Thousand Year Door were just my favorites and started my love of RPGs and JRPGs. That’s the best Direct I’ve seen in a long time. And it reminded me that I bought the Pokémon DLC ages ago so that was cool.

[@jemilumanzor7049]

I find this game interesting as it feels unique while also sticking to mario's gameplay. I must have this game once its available. Also its good to have you back, Mr Felix. hope you enjoyed your vacation

[@ejakaegypt]

They’re going back to their roots Making things trippy again and I like it!!

[@WOOOPdoctorFROGhere]

I'm certain that they settled on this art style after experimenting with it in the spooky world on New Super Mario Bros U game. There were a few levels where it was like playing in a painting. They were the highlight of the game for me and it really looks like it's been carried over into this game.

[@denim3367]

Super mario comic book version like old Nintendo Power issues.

[@Durka-Durka01]

I'm buying this, day one. Nintendo knocked it out of the park with this one. 😮

[@JohnEdington-je8bx]

The beginning Power up part where Mario gets the mushroom reminds me of that Nintendo Power magazine cover that was clay looking

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

2:51 It's a Rugby version of a Charging Chuck. Its helmet is shaped similarly to a rugby headgear worn The Elephant Apple is like the Star.

[@billyraisch119]

Does anyone feel like the animation is very reminiscent of the Rayman Legends games?

[@lucscott3631]

3:54 it’s called cheating🥰. I love stage acting. I do musicals and stuff and it honestly warmed my heart when he even made a reference to it.

[@Ry22futbol]

This game looks like it just radiates joy! I can’t wait to play!

[@pederotterson4119]

Sorry to get off topic but do you have any content on Super Dungeon Maker?

[@Nintentional]

I saw a youtuber just jesss point out that the animation looks like the first issue if Nintendo power, especially at the height of Mario’s jump animation and now I can’t unsee it!!

[@cloudsinvenice]

It just looks delightful - bags of charm and colour. It reminds me of how I felt when I first played Donkey Kong Country or Yoshi's Island. There's so many visual references to older games, but without it feeling oppressively homeworky, like "only true fans will catch this five-second visual callback, can you spot all two hundred of them?" It feels more like: "let us take you by the hand and remind you how fun and surprising it felt to play games back then, but it's also going to feel fresh and modern." Also very nice of them to release it so close to my birthday, thanks Nintendo...

[@szero7429]

It reminds me a lot of the Mario and Luigi games in terms of graphics

[@MrKidtendo64]

Really love the look of this game! Seems like the perfect game for my fiancee and I to play after a long day of work haha

[@MrNutkip]

I want to play as Yoshi and act like it's a new Yoshis Island.

[@sagelovescoffee]

I can sum it for you. The characters FINALLY show emotion. That’s why this game feels ALIVE compared to the past installments.

[@seanmyster6]

3:30 I believe the term you're looking for here is "cheating out", which I know from my years of acting in community theater.

[@geminisfl]

Do you think maybe, just MAYBE, Nintendo got some ideas or help from Illumination animators in this case? Because the amount of animation and facial expressions these characters have is astounding!