The game is available on physical copy from Amazon here or download version from Amazon here. One side is a solid update of Mario’s past, the other a glimpse into an exciting future. Together they’re an absolute joy to play, offering the first essential Switch game of the year. Plus, with almost everything having cat ears in this themed setting, a Mario game has never looked so adorable.īoth the original Super Mario 3D World game and the Bowser’s Fury expansion are full of hidden collectibles – stars, stamps and cat shines – so there’s a tonne of content here, even after the core adventures are complete.
Add in Bowser and the game puts a unique twist on familiar gameplay. A second player can also join as Bowser Jr his abilities are restricted but provide some appreciated assistance. Collect enough shines and you’ll unlock a Giga Bell, turning Mario into a giant cat for a King Kong vs Godzilla-esque battle that’s as satisfying as it is visually impressive.Īgain, Mario’s move set feels limited in this 3D space, but it’s put to creative use in the multitude of challenges – from coin collecting, to invisible walkways over glistening oceans, mazes of those iconic pipes, and racing across the water on the back of Plessie the sea monster. There are even secrets that can only be uncovered during his appearance, so it’s worth putting up with his tantrums. Yet his arrival is a real test of your skills and forces you to improvise. Mario must either survive long enough, or collect a shine to light a nearby lighthouse and fend him off.īowser has a nasty habit of appearing at inopportune moments, which can be frustrating. Like that game’s blood moons, here the angry titan Bowser intermittently rears up to smother the world in darkness and wreak havoc.
Perhaps the biggest inspiration, though, is The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The shimmering, tropical lake is a nod to Super Mario Sunshine, while the open world design sees Mario solving puzzles and challenges to collect Cat Shines akin to Super Mario Odyssey. The setting is an intriguing mix of previous Mario games.
Taking the main game’s catsuit as inspiration, Mario travels to the feline-themed Lake Lapcat that’s covered in sticky black slime and dominated by a colossal Bowser who’s, well, furious. Available separately in the main menu, it’s a standalone game that’s far more experimental. New to this release, however, is the Bowser’s Fury expansion. It adds an extra layer to what is otherwise an enjoyable but slightly predictable Mario game. It’s certainly chaotic, but the wide open levels and multiple obstacles were made for this type of play. Up to four players can experience the game in full on the Nintendo Switch, playing as Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad – both in local play and online. Beyond that, Super Mario 3D World is at its best in multiplayer.
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