Super Mario 3D World | An Underrated Masterpiece

In this video I discuss what many consider to be the most controversial 3D Mario game, Super Mario 3D World.
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[@callmetefa7871]

Bowser captures a fairy in a jar and he's a villain but when Link does it, he's a hero.

[@tptacos]

Took the words out of my mouth 💀😂

[@euducationator]

we really do live in a society.

[@mayowaakinola5140]

That doesn’t sound fair.

[@cgrooney9945]

Haha underrated comment

[@PhewzGlory]

A reference to us as a society

[@lilpie257]

as a kid who grew up obsessed with Nintendo, i loved playing through this game. when the switch port came out it brought back so many memories 💞

[@turbothugg]

sameeee

[@kylewhitlow2126]

Sameeeee

[@marebear_555]

same

[@agreedboarart3188]

Predictable. 3D World hated on release because it's not Mario 64 or Sunshine, and now that we have Odyssey, suddenly people are realizing "Oh, hey, this is actually a really good platformer."

[@midleno8364]

It’s hard to stomach but the Mario community is very gatekeepy and stuff.. me personally I loved the game immediately because every level was just so creative, reasonably long and in general it’s like a whole compilation of fun. People really need to stop acting like every Mario game that comes out has to be like sunshine or 64

[@TheSuitedBird]

I 100%ed this game with a coworker and the crown world at the end was the most infuriating thing I’ve ever experienced.

[@ELA._.BORATED]

I’m not an angry person but that infuriated me

[@MudkipPog]

It was designed to torture us

[@cheesecakeoverload7339]

im so glad im not the only one that got mad at that

[@derpherpula592]

It took me close to 3 weeks (playing 1-2 hours per day) to beat champion's road with all 5 characters. There were so many times I wanted to break my switch over my knee.

[@DittoGTI]

Champions Road and Mystery House Marathon are some of the worst torture in the world. Captain Toad Fiery Finale isn't too bad tho

[@gaviddogginsschmigma]

This was the first game i ever got since my family were kind of poor at that time. Even though our money was tight my mom still bought me the Wii-U and this game, and honestly the times ive played it were the best times of my life. Love this game

[@grantgazi4864]

I really feel you on this one. That’s super Mario bros wii for me. Didn’t have a lot but playing that with my dad was magical.

[@bagelfart8985]

🧨

[@kotarotovando4562]

Can relate. I think why our parents bought us console was for us not to spend our free time outside

[@lordroy88]

God bless you, your mom and your family. I hope you’re better off financially now!

[@ianeons9278]

I feel like Captain Toad is a perfect example of the golden age of Nintendo. They took an excellent concept and made it into a whole game in only a year. I wish Nintendo was still like this but they’re still great.

[@Sticknub]

It's funny how most people consider the Wii U era Nintendo's darkest period when they actually put out some great games and exhibited many creative concepts

[@lpfan4491]

@@Sticknub The issue is that people actually don't care about quality and creativity that much as long as the game isn't broken. What they want is something exciting and...well, the Wiiu just wasn't exciting. Windwaker HD is such a great remaster that a good chunk of people consider it remake-worthy, but it was originally a GC game. Mario 3D world is a great time, but it is not the type of game people expected. The Wiiu was the greatest Metroid-experience possible because 95% of the old games were in the Eshop for a great price(Well, technically still are, but not for long, lol), but people wanted a new game. It's actually kinda tragic because a lot of what the Switch is now praised for could have reasonably hit the Wiiu if the consumer support was there. Instead, they did the opposite approach of absorbing the Wiiu's accomplishments into the Switch, which is...honestly the less ideal version of events because the fun mentality of Wiiu development just seemed to vanish going forward.

[@JavaCake]

Same

[@chucke.cheese2212]

Tbh, the true golden age of Nintendo was 1985-1993.

[@MarioMaster02]

You’re insane if you think that was the golden age of nintendo. Why would you say that

[@ianeons9278]

I feel like this game is reminiscent of the Wii U era in general. Something that was shunned at the time but is now appreciated. For both cases it’s completely the marketing’s fault.

[@indigomizumi]

I think the main issue is that the Wii U never got a "real" 3D Mario title like 64, Sunshine or Galaxy before it, leaving 3D World (which is much more akin to 2D Mario in structure) as the next best thing. With 3D World on the Switch alongside a "real" 3D Mario title in the form of Odyssey, it's much easier to judge the game fairly.

[@andressuarez1728]

​@@indigomizumi because of THAT perspective, we have a lot of 3d world haters, we NEVER had a 3d Mario that worked as a bridge between Sandbox games and 2d games, and 3d Land + 3D World were EXCELLENT in that regard, why not accept TWO more linear games out of 4 more open predecessors? 3d World it's NOT a 2D game, it's literally a BRIDGE between 2d and 3d. And OF COURSE, it is more a 3d game than a 2d one.

[@Oughhhhimgonnacym]

This game is so nostalgic, i beat the game with my family (I think we might have gotten to world crown) My dad was mario, I was Luigi, my mom was peach, and toad was my older sister, I love this game so much ❤

[@alicecera7512]

I wish my dad came back with milk so we can finish it together.

[@user-nr7zp3hl1k]

Playable characters in Super Mario 3D World 1. Mario. (The normal one) 2. Luigi (High jump but little traction) 3. Peach (Can float in the air but is kinda slow) 4. Toad (Is really fast but has a low jump) 5. Rosalina (Has a spin attack that doubles as a double jump, but is the slowest)

[@brannycedeno6823]

True to say this game sweats creativity and originality. Bowser in a car?? You just wondered what could possibly come next. 🤣

[@michaelfryers1914]

Well I suppose a hat with boxing gloves came next which is just as funny and outlandish 😂

[@MudkipPog]

This game will surprise anyone going in blind. There are so many more worlds than I thought there would be.

[@Katie-hb8iq]

This game is a prime example of how you should review a game for what it is and what the developers tried to do rather than what you wished it to be, as if you were somehow telling the developers what game to make and docking points off the score just because they didn't make what you wanted them to make. This game is fantastic and I think Nintendo did a great job.

[@ag9953]

Actually, the festival at the start was a celebration for Captain Toad and Toadette returning to the kingdom after defeating Wingo.

[@TheFixer-rq9tj]

Finally someone appreciates this masterpiece of a game.

[@Sandra-uf1gr]

I adored this game on the Wii U. The stamps, cat suits and the music was amazing. I loved you could draw/ use stamps and the community could see them. There’s so much to do and explore in this game, I’m surprised people hated it.

[@pandy9049]

this game is literally a perfect mario game to play with friends. i had a party with like 20 or so people last year and whipped out the wii u and it was the best thing ever. this was one of the standout games that we played and it was literally so fun The simple addition of placements and the crown creates such a competitive atmosphere, and there's so much chaos it's great

[@Zyckro]

I agree this game is so much fun with friends. Just a chaotic, competitive, yet cautiously cooperative experience. Definitely some of the most fun I’ve had playing Mario.

[@fl0ryd182]

Champion's road background music is just something else 🔥🔥

[@victinizz634]

I honestly was glad they brought back the Star Festival, since Rosalina is in the game.

[@traviscunningham7062]

This game is basically Galaxy 3, while 3D Land is Galaxy Handheld

[@jameswood6669]

I for one always liked this game

[@mailpaper7754]

To this day I still believe Super Mario 3D World is the best 3D title. Mixes both 2D and 3D aspects together, fun and creative level ideas, and overall just fun as hell to play.

[@tommyvercetti1827]

Fax. Galaxy is 2nd for me.

[@mailpaper7754]

@@tommyvercetti1827 I also think multiplayer makes 3D World the best. Game is enjoyable alone but also enjoyable and even competitive with multiplayer.

[@iamprana.]

It's good but i have to pick Galaxy 1 and 2 over this, they are just better for me.

[@mailpaper7754]

@@iamprana. I get that, those just aren't my types of games. I prefer the more linear approach 2D Mario, 3D Land, and 3D World take. Plus 3D World's multiplayer is fantastic and is something that's pretty lacking in other 3D games unfortunately.

[@mr.gamewatch8774]

I won't deny it, 3D World is really fun and all, but honestly i don't know why, but 3D Land will always have a special place in my heart

[@azazel673]

I think level design is better/more unique in 3d land

[@kpdelaney6460]

Music better in world tho

[@darkshat3077]

I love them both, I think Land has a better final boss but world is just better overall

[@brannycedeno6823]

Heh, good thing the game still sold pretty well for a Wii U game in such conditions. When I learned about this game back in the E3 2013 days, I was actually jealous of anyone with a Wii U (I could only afford a very old GameCube) because this was a time for me in which I'd play any crazy Mario stuff like this and enjoy it. This one really surprised me positively. I wanted to play it so bad. After years, I got to fulfill that promise to my younger self in 2021. Pretty good game. But I can still agree this isn't THE Mario game many people wanted for the Wii U, myself included looking back now.

[@HJBoi-vo2jw]

I grew up playing this, and this was so nostalgic thank you so much for this ❤

[@neocrimsoncloud]

This is the game that really sparked my love for Mario. I always liked Mario as a kid but never had a nintendo console. When I got this for the Wii U, I was completely hooked. I'm now a HUGE Mario fan. Every game is a classic and this game definitely deserves a place among the best. So glad Switch got a port of this masterpiece.

[@JezElectro13]

I like to call World Bowser BowserLand, kinda reference to EggmanLand but it's kinda coincidence

[@KingYoshi93]

Nice video! I love this game :)

[@raygun8308]

14:13 Bowser: "now its time for something i learned off 4chan!"

[@markymark6229]

I played this for the first time last week - never even heard of it until earlier this year. Its so f*cking good - I rank it up there with Galaxy as one of my fav 3d Marios. More than Sunshine and 64 (never played Odyssey)

[@Watermelon11B]

Odyssey is the goat! You should really play that one next.

[@Nic_2751]

3D World is a banger

[@Roossi03]

Really enjoyed this video thank you for making!

[@TheDeFiler316]

That remix to the ship theme from SMB3 was sooooo damn good.

[@RicardoMango]

Pretty nice video. Actualy for someone that played just on Switch and AFTER Odyssey. I felt that the game was one of the most uninspired Marios. And felt too much easy too, i din't understand until world 8 that the "Golden Tanuki" (idk how to call) was basicly a easy mode. So i had to avoid to take that power up. That thing by itself spoiled my experience, because despite feeling that are some very good levels, they felt too much easy. Even trying to come back to get all the stars. Just in the last worlds after ignoring the OP Tanuki, that i started to apreciate more. But the thing that really blow my mind was after done with 3D World. Was playing Bowser's Fury. Maaaan that was a bang. To me if they make a next Mario like a complete 20 hours experience like Bowser fury. With i don't know - 4 or 5 worlds with giant bosses and diferent animals power ups - not just cat. Maybe Bee, Frog, Tanuki, Penguin and Cat... Man. This game will be a masterpiece.

[@traviscunningham7062]

Now we got Elephant

[@weisstofall2615]

I freacking LOVE thi game, and I've never been able to play it. I love its music deeply and hummed every track you put in the video, i love the levels, I love the bowser world for how out there and gaudish and disgustingly bright it is. I love the head cannnons because I've seen the discourse they cause and I love it

[@Mit2u.]

Underrated? Yes. Masterpiece? NO. This game is HEAVENLY. ALMOST PERFECT I LOVE THIS GAME

[@bendovernaugh8171]

6:05 Galaxy fans just started weeping once they heard this

[@shortsyt6071]

Galaxy levels are so uninspired /:

[@bendovernaugh8171]

@@shortsyt6071 Maybe galaxy one but the sequel mastered level design.

[@clonetrooper2003]

I love mario 3d world. I prefer it to Mario Bros U anyday! I love how you go to space in the postgame and how there is an entire golden train themed secret level

[@jeremytoothpaste]

this has the best outro ever

[@firebendee5531]

I know I’m very late but I loved this game and just started replaying it again and it is bringing back great memories back when life was simple. But I loved your vid and you earned a sub.

[@fujery476]

The music definitely slaps oh my gawddd.

[@AZ23MJ]

You sold me on this game, nice work. I’ll buy it even though I have no friends to play with.

[@PreambleJams]

A very well made video. Subscribed x100

[@danko8983]

i used to play this game a looooooooooooooot during 2014-2015 in my grandma's house with my cousin, it was a lot of fun and good memories, literally the first game he got with his Wii U, and then in 2016 i also bought this game for my Wii U, i love this game, also, imo the crown level is harder than the perfect run, me and my brother tried for months to complete it, until i came out with a perfect route and finally beat the level, one of the best feelings ever

[@brewerfan5157]

I really liked the music in 3D world and how modern It looks

[@nolcrayus]

0:24 I was not expecting Yeezus in my 3D World review

[@danden6192]

so underrated channel

[@zekrom34]

Now we appreciate 3D World because with Odyssey we got the step up in tridimensional Mario games that 3D World wasn't. It's the same with Skyward Sword after Breath Of The Wild: tradition and semplicity are far more likable in retrospective when we already experienced greatness and innovation

[@traviscunningham7062]

Funny because we also got a Skyward Sword port on the Switch.

[@spartanq7781]

I enjoyed this game immensely and am waiting for for the Switch version to ship. It's the best Switch port as it actually improves the game tather coasting or actually making it worse. I'm looking at you "New Super Mario U." I would like another game like it but in the Bowser's Fury sandbox. That way we can get a phenomenal single and multiplayer game.

[@gsrandomvidz]

It’s my favorite 3D Mario game

[@shortsyt6071]

Me2

[@20ThomasQ]

I love how the Pixies just break the jar at the end, like they couldn't do it all the time.

[@chriskoschik391]

Been playing this one with my fresh, new wife, and we are having a BLAST! Just finished what we thought was Star World and there is a second level! I’m a huge fan of Mario 2 and Mario World and this game is an absolute love letter to people like me; 42 years old and lived through both the 2D and 3D eras. I shit you not. This game is my 4th favorite Mario game now!

[@midoa_9171]

What are you favourite others as well😍 I have just got into it and it's awesome

[@chriskoschik391]

@@midoa_9171 Mario 2 is my favorite, followed by World, and then 3. 3D world is now 4th! How bout you?

[@ianeons9278]

It was the first Nintendo game I played. Even today it’s my 1st or 2nd favorite Mario game (Only challenged by Odyssey, an equally great masterpiece).

[@lukeshioshio]

Man, playable Rosalina in mainline Mario is underrated

[@andrewd5139]

The bell power up was the greatest selling point of this game

[@sircombat3259]

BRUH YOU UNLOCKED A HIDDEN MEMORY WITH THAT WIILIKETOPLAY CLIP OMG

[@-Sopita-]

I was so little when this game came out but I remember watching the FULL walkthrough, MULRIPLY times, one of my "dream" games. I never got to play it even when it came out on the switch, and honestly part of my wants to keep it as my dream game. As a sorta mystery of what it was playing it, and just keep it as that one nice game I never played :)

[@Its_Just_Ibarra_here.302]

The only reason why I clicked this video was to hear your voice about *Captain toad,* and you did not disappoint me

[@Coldysnapdragon]

0:13 Dragon Quest 1 ... Lol

[@theclown2257]

Unoriginal fury jokes aside; the idea of bowser using your own power ups against you is a super cool idea

[@chadcampbell8322]

I was very disappointed in this game when it launched. I wanted a new 3D Mario and the "3D World" title alone led you to believe that's what it was. But I eventually grew to accept it as another 2D Mario with 3D level designs and when I started thinking of it as another 2D Mario I grew to love it.

[@michaelward9201]

I don’t think you really mentioned this but what makes this game actually so special is the fact its basically mario bros 3 in 3d…. Its like the next logical step in mario. Its actually innovative when you think about it. The fixed camera, the geometrically perfect level design, the 8 way directional movement. Its the best mario game ever made imho. Also 3d land is up there as well as good predecessor.

[@Masked_Mastermind]

3D Land feels more like SMB3 to me.

[@UltimatePeterBParker]

Underrated: No Masterpiece: Yes

[@Thevoiceimpressionist]

I got this game for my birthday on release day cuz it was my birthday the 21st of november loved the game to death

[@Damdaaa]

I REALLY like this game, not only bc of the creativity but also bc of the (not exactly intentional) cat momentum and speedrun movement. It's faster than the normal movement but honestly fits the game way better than running. However I do have to say, some of the auto scrollers and water levels are pretty boring.

[@phorchybug3286]

Still got my Wii U version to this day.

[@EdGamer14]

This I my favorite 3d Mario game along with my other 3d Mario favorite games

[@micahcaraballo5917]

I’ve been replaying this game ever since I saw the Mario movie twice in theaters already! 😅

[@bartowskiofficial]

Same!

[@OGAaronAlton]

I think this is my favorite mario game of all time. And I have been playing since nes came out.

[@christopherroth5838]

Watching Wii like to play, play this was my childhood

[@Lowemein]

As only a teenager at the moment, this was the first game I ever played and owned and got it back in Christmas 2013. Now it’s my favorite game of all time, and I’ve 100%d it 3 times! Though when super Mario bros wonder releases (in only 2 days) it might be dethroned.

[@EpicRobloxianReal]

I remember playing this with my brothers in the living room on my Wii U. So much fun.. Anyone else remember all of the fun glitches you can do on the Wii U version?

[@spilgrim8757]

This game was so much fun to play with others! It is an excellent couch co-op experience!

[@onlywiigame.]

Nobody ever hated super Mario 3d world, it got great reviews when it came out, people just thought galaxy was better

[@give_me_my_nick_back]

I never liked 3d Mario games at all but I loved 3d land and 3d world just more, bigger and better, pretty much a system seller for me. This and Donkey Kong returns 2 were the system sellers for me.

[@TheStealthyAssassin1]

Funny video imma subscribe 🎉

[@hewitt2005]

Despite the switch improving on the title the WIIU version is still fun to go back to every now and then

[@deveshrai6944]

Agree that it is a masterpiece, but it did not receive mixed reviews at launch. The game's average score was 93/100 upon release.

[@motblc362]

I’m 30 years old and obsessed with Nintendo

[@gameplayboy5686]

You could say the first Castle level is cool for an opening but at the same time I finished it before you finished talking about it.

[@Deeznuts-vg9gf]

Part 2 of sunshine would be sweet 😂

[@MrrBreast]

I always loved it as my go to game aside from Mario party but my wii u broke and I have never been able to play it again.

[@JayRRR-gb1lo]

CRIMINALLY underrated. I love this game more than I love my mom.

[@Gus-68_]

0:00 yes sonic super star ⭐️

[@catWithFunkyFace]

I think we all know what the jars are for, and I think we all don’t want to know what the jars are for

[@chilly6470]

Odyssey doesn't even come close for me. This and Galaxy are way more creative.

[@hannahsnesil3555]

I never 100%ed this game. I need to go back and do it. I remember the end game being so much harder than the rest of the game.

[@Jme_hde]

The problem with 3D World is it should’ve been the supplementary 3D Mario game

[@AshleyTheBaleful]

This game literally saved my relationship with my sister. Is that good.

[@water_bottle4233]

This is my favorite ever mario game The only thing i dislike is that most worlds levels only have one themed around the world theme

[@LS23]

0:20 Appriciate the afford to sound like Mario, saying the titel 😊

[@sleazyfellow]

It's a great game no doubt about it, but it traded with land for me. Land had short easy levels and the best bowser fight I've played. World had great levels and the easiest bowser fight I ever played aside from the traditional hit the ax and break the bridge stuff.

[@abnormality3345]

Only a psychopath doesn’t 100% every Mario game with optional collectibles.

[@isaacrogers4174]

I'm watching this just after completing this game to 100%

[@aldo6532]

Fab game. But I love the original as well, 3D Land

[@Chicken96809]

Super Mario 3D world is my favorite game of all time

[@noobedits64]

I completely agree….. WITH EVERYTHING…… I AM NOT EXAGGERATING EVERYTHING STATED IN THIS VIDEO IS STRAIGHT FAX

[@DallasIsDaMan5]

I still have the wii u though i dont know what happened to the game.

[@AyeYoYoYooo]

Highly underrated and would have gone terribly undernoticed if not for the port to switch

[@dominosnostradamus2415]

Oh shoot I got to go do the remix levels and final level thanks 19:36

[@FSM_Inferno]

as a 7 year old who previously never even knew about super mario 64, this to me was the greatest thing ever, and even after replaying a few years back after playing mario 64, i never understood everyones problem with it other then everyones expectations were just complete different then what we got, it isnt really nintendos fault that older nintendo players expected something similar to the past, thats my take on it though

[@jaretco6423]

I don't understand why Mario 64 was praised so heavily when the games has so many problems to be honest. Like yeah. It's the first 3D game ever and I can respect the game for it's revolutionary back in the day. But in today's day of age, it really doesn't hold up that well IMO. It has so many problems that later games improved on and I feel like there are so many better 3D platforming games than Mario 64.

[@traviscunningham7062]

There’s also the DS version that improves every aspect of the original.

[@franci2a777]

I had it on the Wii U, great game - I remember I loved the diverse level design, the incredible graphics and the stunning music. I still thought the champion’s road was frustrating, but it’s fine, it is meant to be difficult 😂 Also, a struggling Nintendo is a creative Nintendo.