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[K' Dash]

I watched like 5 minutes, I don't need convincing, I'll be there day one.

 

[Neff]

There's much more to this mechanically than I expected. Lots of abilities and features.

Was never a big fan of the New series, which this is obviously a spiritual continuation of, and the music/talking flower is annoying, but it does look very interesting nonetheless.

 

[Trippy]

I’ve never enjoyed the sound design/music in modern 2D mario. I was hoping they go in a different direction here, make something that’s a bit darker. I dunno, I loved how dark some of the tracks in SMW were and I don’t think they ever hit that tone since.

 

[AtomicStarving]

I'm not liking the art style, but looks fun.

 

[Krathoon]

This feels much like an amped up Super Mario 3. Maybe it is the art style change.

 

[Elder Legend]

i feel with odyssey they were so close and an iteration on the formula would have put them into galaxy territory of all time greatest game. They usually do 3d then 2d then 3d so i don't think your guess of it being on their next console is all that far off.

I will say this + Sonic, 2d platforming is gonna have a good year.

Meh, it's unfortunate platformers these days don't have the same impact as they had in the 90s. There is not many of them anymore and those that do exist for the most part they are just ok. I believe because they are just very basic "one and done" kind of experiences and the audience for them are just not large enough to create more.

 

[Svejk]

Looks great. Wonder if there's a way to turn off the talking flower voices. Yikes

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Game is typical Nintendo unfortunately….
Artistic
Engaging
Vomiting great level design that builds off of the expertly crafted game play mechanics
All the while letting you shoot water out of your trunk.

Oh and of course…..”Goal Pole”

11/10

 

[Holammer]

Time to once again show SEGA how 2D is done. Looks great, better than the New games. Not a fan of the talking flower's voice, but it's a feature for young kids so it needs to be clear and audible.

 

[Portugeezer]

Miyazaki influence continues throughout the industry. Now in a Mario game.

 

[Jeeves]

Now this is a sufficient step forward for 2D Mario in a post-Mario Maker world. Looks like it's doing a fine job of balancing between setting itself apart from predecessors while also pulling the best principles and concepts from the series past...even to the point of kind of pulling badges from Paper Mario? I love it!

 

[tkscz]

Peach out here giving Dumbo drunken nightmares

Glad to see the game does a lot to be unique both thematically and mechanically. The "New" series was antiquated the moment it was released. Missing abilities, lack of unique level design, enemies and bosses were copy pasted from older titles. And the best thing re-introduced in Wonder that was missing from every "New"

Why has kicking upwards been missing in 2D mario after World I'll never know but so damn happy it's back.

 

[MirageMew2]

Haha BOWDOK

 

[mcjmetroid]

I can't say I was blown away but it's probably going to be better than the new games. I'm still not a fan of their musical choices and the general art style of it.

I still wish they would treat the 2d games like a 2d version of the 3d games. There's no reason they can't be just as epic.

 

[Fake]

The artstyle of the chars are OK, but the rest of the game looks super cool.

Glad they are giving this genre a try.

 

[Badlucktroll]

“Wa-hoo!”

 

[SCB3]

I wasn't too sure on the Art style in that last direct but this has sold it on me, being Mario it was Day 1 anyway but I legit cannot wait to play this

 

[E-Cat]

my god i hate the art style so much and i honestly cant put my finger on as to why

Old man yelling at cloud-itis? Don't worry, I have it too.

 

[E-Cat]

I’ve never enjoyed the sound design/music in modern 2D mario. I was hoping they go in a different direction here, make something that’s a bit darker. I dunno, I loved how dark some of the tracks in SMW were and I don’t think they ever hit that tone since.

Blame the Kondo-imitating losers who only seem to copy his style at the surface level

 

[Gambit2483]

Looks great. Wonder if there's a way to turn off the talking flower voices. Yikes

I'd be very surprised if there wasn't

 

[TLZ]

Looks wonderful.

Can't wait to play it.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

 

[Kataploom]

Super Mario Gear 5th

 

[AJUMP23]

Looks like a lot of fun.

 

[Skeptical]

That was neat. Tons of weird new ideas, weird new enemies, weird new powerups. If they can combine that with some excellent level design (which even the NSMB games had), we should get something truly great. Personally, I hope that there's still something there that elevates this from "great" to "special." Remember the first time playing SMB3 and getting to the Kuribo shoe level? Or playing and all of a sudden the hammer bros on the map turned into a white ship filled with coins and you were all "what the WHAT?" Or playing SMW and finding star levels and thinking this was cool and all but weird and then you completed them and got transported to a black screen with super crazy levels named Tubulur and stuff and you were all "what the WHAT?" again? Yeah, I'm hoping for that level of creativity. Throw some secrets, REAL secrets into the game that nobody expects. Throw some moments in there that just defy all expectations (hopefully the Wonder effect can do some of that). SMB3 has been my favorite platformer for 30 years. Let's see if it can get dethroned.

But if not, well, I'll probably still be happy with it.

 

[Belthazar]

I was expecting this to be less similar to the New series... But it's basically another one of those with higher production values.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

Looks great. Wonder if there's a way to turn off the talking flower voices. Yikes

I don't mind the flower voices, but the mens choir in the music they show for the overworld is pure cringe

 

[poodaddy]

Game looks incredible, but that's no surprise.

It's bought. I got a family, and you know if you got a family this isn't a think about it, it's a must have.

 

[Dacvak]

I love the little talking flower dudes, honestly. I like their stupid little reactions lol. Also seriously digging the music here.

Something feels a bit off about the visuals… they’re like halfway between something new and unique, and NSMB. I think that’s what’s throwing me off, is that it’s still a bit too close to NSMB, maybe? Either way, I’m sure I’ll get used to it.

But holy crap, the star of the show is definitely the creative gameplay design. Stages look so fresh yet readable. I love the pseudo online play idea too. Wonder effects are just as cool as I was hoping. And Badges?? The player can change up Mario’s gameplay kit at will? That is SO cool and is gonna make replaying stages super fun.

Gotta say, I really love everything about this game so far. Maybe with the exception of some of the visuals, but I’ll probably get used to them.

 

[The Stig]

Nice! looks great!

 

[RoadHazard]

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of the visuals. Looks better than NSMB, but still a bit too "pre-rendered 2D". 2.5D like the 3D World levels in SMM2 would have been better IMO.

 

[kunonabi]

Characters all playing the same blows. The rest looks fine.

 

[Fart Knight]

Looks fun for sure

 

[Jack Package]

I'm day one, cos it's Mario platforming. Live the badge system idea, was hoping for public, Mario 35 style races. The ghost system is great but I really want Mario 35 back.

Can I have Mario 35 back?

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

Have to admit, it's a bit hard to get excited about this, when Mario Maker is just 1000% more interesting, even years after launch--always some clever levels and brilliant designs to find.

I think I'd be okay with sunsetting 2D Marios in favor of an ever expanding line of Maker games.

 

[Fake]

4 players local co-op is the best bonus this game have.

Devs should learn one thing or two with Nintendo.

 

[ResurrectedContrarian]

Aw crap, there's an elephant inflated Peach/Daisy... welcome to a new hell of fanart.

 

[Azelover]

I do believe we have a Miyamoto successor at Nintendo

That will never happen

 

[LRKD]

Is Mario now a STRAND game?
The flowers look annoying af still, the elephant power up is disturbing, badges seem to trivialize an already way too easy series. But regardless of all that it looks quite fun.

 

[thatsafakewebsitebro]

That grapple is gonna be super fun to use.

 

[VeganElduderino]

Well ! That's a ton of weird ass ideas but looks good! Weird but good , I thought he kept saying pedo island , petal island ...yeah! They must of been on some good ass shrooms while creating this game.

 

[Jsisto]

Gotta be honest, looks kinda bland and basically more “new super Mario bros”, but with some new, bizarre elements thrown in. Seems to be kinda lacking inspiration. Put this next to something like Tropical Freeze and it’s not even close. Looks fun, but can’t say I’m excited for it.

 

[blacktout]

Comments were enough to tell me to just skip this Direct. Don't need to spoil any fun surprises.

Yeah, I wish I had skipped, honestly. I wanted more information about the game's core mechanics but they spoiled too much.

 

[linko9]

Looks fun, though I don't love the idea of having to go through every level twice once you figure out what badge is needed. Overall it looks like a minor evolution of 2D Mario, which will be fun, but not groundbreaking.

 

[Power Pro]

Elephant Peach and Daisy is totally someone's fetish

 

[OuterLimits]

Damn. I went from "I will get this eventually" to "I want to get this Day 1". This year is killing my wallet.

 

[Oberstein]

I’ve never enjoyed the sound design/music in modern 2D mario. I was hoping they go in a different direction here, make something that’s a bit darker. I dunno, I loved how dark some of the tracks in SMW were and I don’t think they ever hit that tone since.

It's amazing how far ahead these composers were.
It's not just nostalgia, Koji Kondo has done wonders.
And indeed, you can't find that distinctive touch in the new, modern 2D tracks.

 

[ChoosableOne]

It looks like a generic mario clone.

 

[Robb]

Looks fun, though I don't love the idea of having to go through every level twice once you figure out what badge is needed. Overall it looks like a minor evolution of 2D Mario, which will be fun, but not groundbreaking.

You don’t ‘need’ any badge though, or did I misunderstand it?

To me it seems those were just optional. Some will obviously help/make the level easier but I didn’t get the impression you had to use a badge to clear a level?

 

[zeldaring]

Looks nice. Nothing mind blowing but looks they are finally trying something new with 2d mario.