An in-store promotional flyer has revealed hitherto unconfirmed features for the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2, which launches on Nintendo Switch this year.
The flyer shows multicoloured pipes, Charvaarghs and Meowser, although it's quite hard to make out some of those details on the photo provided.
And here's a zoomed-in shot of the screenshots:
Meowser is basically what happens when Bowser swallows the Cat Bell power-up – we've already seen that Bullet Bill with cat ears in other promotional material for the game.
Elsewhere, we've got a new jungle-themed stage for Super Mario Bros. (as well as Snake Blocks and Big Mario), ice blocks and icicles for Super Mario 3D World and multicoloured pipes for Super Mario World. Regarding the latter, we've seen green and red pipes already, but never blue and yellow. Banzai Bills also return in Super Mario World.
What do you make of these new details? And is Meowser going to be the cutest thing ever? Let us know with a comment.
[source reddit.com]
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When's the Direct?
Think I will be more inclined to create more levels with the switch being portable I started loads of levels on Wii u and then never got around to finishing them and lost interest pretty quickly but this version looks to have more options available to create bigger and better levels
Where's the amiibo logo???? No Mystery Mushrooms?
As long as we get a cartridge in the physical copy, im sold
Hopefully bowsette is a mystery mushroom
I really hope they port Super Mario 3D World to Switch. Best Mario game ever IMO.
@MagnaRoader What makes you think it's not gonna be on a cart?
@gimmi_c
@SuperWeird
I agree, it is a fantastic game and needs to come to Switch so that more people can appreciate it. Probably my favourite Mario game too.
Maybe I'm alone here but where's the fun in creating levels and playing other people's as they never match the Nintendo ones? It's a no from me having rarely played the first game.
@SuperWeird Personally I thought that 3D World was pretty fun as a multiplayer game but extremely underwhelming as a single player experience.
I'm really torn on this.
Part of me really wants to get it, and maybe even break with convention and get it digitally for accessibility...
... but the other part of me questions how much I'll get out of it and if I should maybe wait a while for a used copy and just play some more of my underutilised Wii U copy when I get the MM urge for now.
Online multiplayer could swing my decision, but I'm not expecting that.
@TheAwesomeBowser oh I dunno... Maybe the upcoming Wolfentstein game and some of Square Enix's "physical" copies might lead us to believe that not all games get actual cards in the case?
@Decapre We won't be getting anything til E3 in 6 weeks.
Will it need Switch Online? If not, I'm getting it. If it does though... I'll leave it.
I am still hoping to be surprised and find out that in addition to Mario, Luigi and Toad/Toadette, we can play as Rosalina and Peach too.
@SuperWeird I mean, I did really enjoy it. But I wouldn't rate it my favorite.
Yes. Gimme.
Day 1
@mist @SuperWeird I love the Mario series and most Nintendo series' in general for the very reason that almost every player takes something else from them. For me, 3D World was the weakest entry in the 3D Mario platformers to date but I think it's amazing that two people here would call it their favourite. Different strokes for different folks, whatever you look for in a game, Nintendo always deliver quality
Hopefully all these Mario 3D World touches will mean 3D World comes to Switch. I played that game to death on my Wii U and I'd love to do it again on Switch! Definitely my favorite Mario game on the Wii U and perhaps even Wii. Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are tough acts to top, though.
Speaking of which, a Mario Galaxy 3 would be nice too. Or just re-release the two Wii games on one card.
Still unsure how I feel about Mario Maker 2.
@MagnaRoader What @Medic_alert said.
E3 will reveal all. Or so I hope. Anyway I can't wait to get this, I love getting creative with games like this.
@TheAwesomeBowser Doesn't hurt to be cautious!
Easily my most hyped game for the year.
That SMM direct can't come soon enough, I wanna see more.
This may be pointless to add to the conversation but with so many people chiming in that they are torn on getting it, I just want to chime in and say this is a day one purchase (or preorder). But I'm the creative type that loves this kind of thing.
Many interesting stages and even types of stages came out of the Wii U release and while there were junk levels, the community came up with some amazing stuff. I did want there to be connected stages for a more extended feeling of progression.
As for those not feeling it, I get it. If you aren't going to enjoy making the levels you will need to at least appreciate and enjoy some bonkers levels. If you only want what Nintendo already made, I guess those have been released already.
@1UP_MARIO But did you like the original versions?
@aaronsullivan the Wii u was the best version. My whole family loved it. Even my 5 year old at the time learnt how to make levels.
It’s the YouTube equivalent of Mario content.
@USWITCH64 Since you did try the first one, I guess it isn’t your jam. For me, I really enjoy zoning out for 15-20 minutes after work and playing a handful of random levels.
I'm beginning to believe there's not going to be a Nintendo Direct at all 😒
I'm not bothered too much about Meowser... What about Mouser? And Birdo. And the whole SMB2 theme.
@USWITCH64 Some levels have different themes than nintendo levels, which are mostly just simple platforming with increased difficulty. Some people make troll levels to mess with your mind, and others use advanced techniques and timings to create awesome and fun super expert platformers. Sure there is going to be a lot of garbage, but there are certainly going to be tons of great levels depending on what you like.
Probably my most anticipated game! Can't wait
I honestly think it wont be the same I don't know why...
Day 1 for me. I just hope they give this one more support. Seems like the Wii U version was meant to get more updates and features... and it didn’t.
@Lizuka it will undoubtedly end up the same for you but it still has more content.
Day one buy for me
@Medic_alert where did you see steel book. I only know about the diorama, pencil stylus and pad.
@Medic_alert thank you. Your a super star
If they're good with allowing full world setups and discovery, it's gonna be an evergreen.
I loved the first, and so I can't wait for the second!
Awesome! I feel online should be free, and additional online features, should be fairly priced. As my isp provides slow, and sometimes dropped internet, online multiplayer isn't a great experience most of the time. Since NSO has a cost, it's a good idea to pick games that will make the most of the service in ways that I can properly enjoy it.
This, I believe will be one of those games, because I'm not playing live, instead I'm uploading/downloading courses.
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