Best Games of 2023 + My Final Thoughts on Mario Wonder

I take a look at my favourite games of 2023! I also share my unadulterated thoughts on New Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Thank you the support!
#bestof2023 #supermariobroswonder #ronmangaming

[@Marc_Araujo]

Congrats on the nuptials, buddy. P.S. Did you try out the Super Mario RPG remake? I still prefer the original...the remake was made for babies.

[@RonManGaming]

Thanks, bro! No I haven't played or even purchased the new (old) Mario RPG. I know I'll still prefer the original so that's why I don't much care to pick it up.

[@thepolacek]

Wonder is my game of the year. I 100%'d this game. I thought New SMB was super generic, but wonder was great. I didn't like tears, because I didn't like the building aspect of the game.

[@RonManGaming]

Haha - fair enough. I'm glad you enjoyed Wonder!

[@IowaRetroGamerDad]

We opened Wonder Christmas Day. It was for my youngest son. We didn't get to play it right away because he got like 5 other games and a bunch of other toys but when the dust cleared and the chaos calmed down... we popped that sucker in. I love it. I was not a huge fan of NEW Super Mario Deluxe which I thought was basically just going to be like this. I was wrong. The new power ups, all the new characters and stuff really made this game way better. We are not very far yet, haven't gotten to the first real boss but Im enjoying it. Plus I love the option for little guy to be able to play as Yoshi and stuff and not be able to die. lol Congrats on the marriage. My wife and I celebrated 5 years back in July. My games of the year were Spiderman 2 and Baldurs Gate 3.

[@RonManGaming]

Thanks bro! I'm happy to be a married man. Now we're working on starting a family. I'm glad you guys are enjoying Mario Wonder. I do have a tendency to change my mind on games, so maybe one day I'll like it. I've been on fence with Balder's Gate 3. I want to get it, but I'm afraid I won't like it even though it looks amazing.

[@rickykeim2005]

Hey Ron. Congrats on the Marriage dude. so Tears is basically a Breath of the Wild with More in it?

[@IowaRetroGamerDad]

I got some heck for saying this in a video when I said Tears to me, shouldn't be game of the year. It honestly looked and felt like Breath with DLC. Its an amazing game don't get me wrong but it was not as crazy upgrade as Breath was when it came out.

[@RonManGaming]

Yeah. Tears definitely felt like "more" BOTW, although I still loved it, lol.

[@backinthedaygamer]

Ever since I saw that SNES Drunk vid I wanted that Donald game too lol. I've been playing Mario Wonder co-op w my 3 year old and that's a blast. Otherwise I never would've touched it.

[@andrewwissman6910]

I guess with all the holiday hullabaloo I missed this video until now. Plus I missed you getting married? And here I thought I was supposed to be your best man! I had a Sonic the Hedgehog costume ready and was gonna hold the ring and everything! You could have counted on me, man. I don’t be losin' rings or nothin'. I'm a Sonic Superstar! 😂 Congrats, RonMan, and a happy new year to you and your wife! 🎉

[@RetroRivals]

No need to apologize for lack of content. We're in the same boat. I always prefer to play my games then make a video because that's basically what it's all about right? Not going to lie. I definitely came here to find out what you thought about Super Mario Wonder and from your description I know it's a game we're going to enjoy because we loved New Super Mario Bros on the Wii so much. We all like what we like and don't like what we don't like. That's why there's so many genres and games. Congrats on leveling up the husband. Hope you guys have a great 2024

[@RonManGaming]

Haha thank you! Yeah Wonder is certainly not a bad game and I'm sure you guys will have a blast with it. Happy new year!

[@RetroReminiscence]

Great video bro. It’s definitely not Super Mario World 😉 don’t feel bad about not making content, you ain’t the only one who loves playing SNES! I’m glad you got the card, I was worried I didn’t put enough postage on it 😂

[@RonManGaming]

Absolutely, bro - thank you very much! I still haven't beaten Wonder, but I just did another playthrough of World; it's so good.

[@WhatsOnMyShelf]

9:03 hand-drawn Mario. Unfortunately, it's a fan project that will never be released, according to the creator (bc he's afraid of DMCA): kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4jWnquAosmmosk

[@RonManGaming]

I'll check that out!

[@coltonk.3086]

Sorry you didn't care for wonder. I think I can understand where you're coming from, it does follow the base formula of making a "new super" Mario level of introducing a mechanic, developing on it, and moving on to the next thing. At the end of the day, it's a modern 2D Mario. It just shook up the bells and whistles. At least though, it isn't a carbon copy like the others. Personally, I absolutely loved it (it's in my opinion, the best 2D Mario) and I hope others enjoy it as well. Unrelated, Congratulations on your marriage!!

[@RonManGaming]

Thank you! Yeah Wonder is very good; maybe one day I'll change my mind on it - I do have tendency to change my opinions on games.

[@ejoshcoron]

I found Mario Wonder pretty bland as well. More about blasting you with visuals and not satisfying gameplay

[@RonManGaming]

100%. I just attempted to play it again the other day and got bored within minutes.

[@KrisP408]

Agree re: wonder, i give it an 8/10. Mario world and smb3 are 10/10. I would like them to make a true sequel to smw.

[@RonManGaming]

That would be great!

[@mattlockwood6089]

I loved the re4 remake, getting ready to get the dlc. I beat Cuphead! That was the gaming achievement of the year for me, great game I think you would like it

[@RonManGaming]

Cuphead - that's impressive! I own Cuphead for the Switch, but I've only played it one time; I need to play it more.

[@ALLINE835]

i agree with u 100%

[@InfiniteComboReviews]

Ooh. Been curious about your thoughts on Wonder. I've only played it at Target and I feel that urge to play it, but I haven't picked it up yet myself. Wonder, Tears, and Mario RPG are the 3 newer games that I really want to get around to playing. I'll pick them up eventually.

[@RonManGaming]

I beat Tears but I haven't even picked up Mario RPG.

[@InfiniteComboReviews]

@@RonManGaming I'm all over the place with what I'm playing right now.

[@ChicagoRetroGamer]

Nintendo had quite a fantastic year! Cheers to the New Year.

[@RonManGaming]

Absolutely!

[@crosto6463]

I have a really hard time seeing your side of the story but I respect that you're actually respectful about it

[@RonManGaming]

Absolutely! And thank you for also being respectful. Maybe I'll change my mind about it one day - I tend to change my mind on games.

[@stay_puft27]

Congrats on the marriage man!

[@RonManGaming]

Thank you! I'm happy to finally be a married man!