One of the only Nintendo Switch exclusives with a confirmed 2021 release date so far isSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. And while fans have had a pretty good idea of what to expect from theSuper Mario 3D Worldpart of the game, Nintendo has been more vague about whatBowser’s Furywill entail. Now the curtain has been pulled back, and it looks likeSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyis going to completely change how fans think about3D World.
The base game forSuper Mario 3D Worldis comprised of linear levels, marrying aspects of 3DMariogames with a level design philosophy from the 2D entries in the series. However, it seems as thoughBowser’s Furyis going to have a more open approach, similar to games likeSuper Mario 64,Sunshine, andOdyssey. The trailer shows Mario exploring a large environment and collecting things, in stark contrast to the more confined levels in the base3D Worldgame.
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There are some other big changes coming withBowser’s Furyas well, namely the fact that Mario is teaming up withBowser Jr.this time around to try to stop a super-powered version of Bowser. Mario will have his cat suit and other abilities to help him along the way, including a new power-up that essentially transforms Mario into what is a massive Super Saiyan cat, in what is one of the trailer’s most visually-stunning moments.
Not only isSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyincorporating new gameplay features, but it also seems to be improving the visuals somewhat when compared to the Wii U version. The new gameplay experience, improved performance, andSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyuse of online co-opmay very well make it worthwhile for fans to double dip, even if they’ve already extensively played through the original game.
Something that’s unclear from the trailer, though, is if theBowser’s Furypart of the game has co-op support. The trailer only shows Mario in action, and the more open-ended gameplay may make it difficult for Nintendo to incorporate co-op play in the same way it did for the3D Worldbase game. However, those details have yet to be clarified, so fans should standby for more information on that front.
Meanwhile, there are rumors that aNintendo Directwill be taking place soon, so maybe Nintendo fans will get a much better idea of what new games they can expect this year sooner rather than later.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furylaunches February 12, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
