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Wowie Zowie gimmick infringement I was in the middle of driving home from work when reviews went live v_v

As far as 2D Mario goes this puts it far ahead of any of the NSMB games and in the same conversation as Super Mario Bros. 3 (97.50%) and Super Mario World (94.44%)

VGC - 10/10
Inventive and full of heart, with a tight design and striking presentation, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is undoubtedly the plumbers most memorable 2D outing since the 1990s.

Eurogamer - 10/10
Ultimately, the only real flaw with Super Mario Bros. Wonder is that at one point it will end (theres plenty of post-game content though and its highly replayable, especially in multiplayer). It absolutely deserves to be talked about in the same breath as Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World and is a stunning achievement of imagination, perfectly hewn gameplay mechanics, and good old fashioned Nintendo surrealism. Despite being the latest entry in an almost 40-year-old franchise its greatest achievement is that you never know whats going to happen next and are always charmed and amazed when you find out. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is an absolute joy, from beginning to end, and one of the best things Nintendo has ever done.

My Nintendo News - 10/10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a whimsical masterpiece, and I can say with utmost certainty that it is one of the greatest platformers that Nintendo has ever made. As the first 2D Mario game of the post-movie era, it sets an incredible precedent for the future of the series with its fresh new gameplay mechanics, expertly-crafted level design, gorgeous visuals, and lively animations. If youre anything like me, youll repeatedly tell yourself just one more level while a joyful smile remains plastered across your face, all the way up until the end-credits roll. Referring to the game as wonderful would be an understatement, as Super Mario Bros. Wonder is sure to exceed expectations when it launches for Nintendo Switch on 20th October.

Shacknews - 10/10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a delightful surprise in what has been an amazing year for Nintendo's iconic mascot. The game offers the right amount of challenges while remaining accessible to a wide cross-section of players. It can be enjoyed as a single player and also as something to be broken out in a party atmosphere. At its core Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a fun and fantastic escape from reality that will leave players smiling for years to come.

Destructoid - 9/10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the first Mario game in literal decades to live up to the plumbers legendary 2D platforming legacy. It is a return to levels overflowing with creativity, a world rich with secrets to uncover, and controls that make the mere act of movement fun. Whether Wonder exceeds or meets the quality of Super Mario Bros. 3 or World is for the fans to debate. But that aside, Im confident in saying that Marios latest adventure is one of the best side-scrollers youll find on the Switch. Long live 2D Mario!

NintendoLife - 9/10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is, quite simply, the best 2D Mario game since Super Mario World. This is the slickest, sharpest and smartest that two dimensional Mario has felt since 1991 and in its Wonder Flowers, badges and online aspects, it serves up an endlessly inventive and impressive platforming adventure that we've been utterly hooked on. With local co-op and online fun adding to the replayability factor and 100% perfect performance in both docked and handheld modes, this feels like 2D Mario with its mojo back, and one of the very best platformers we've played in quite some time.

IGN - 9/10
Super Mario Bros. Wonder looks and plays like the true next step for 2D Mario platformers. Wonder effects change each stage in both surprising and delightful ways, the Flower Kingdom makes for a vibrant and refreshing change of pace, and Elephant Mario steals the show.

Digital Trends - 8/10
With its wealth of unpredictable levels, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the series best 2D entry since its SNES days. Its still the same familiar platformer, but one thats been given a new lease on life thanks to a fantastic new art style, delightfully absurd transformations, and flexible difficulty. Its the closest Ive gotten to recapturing those magic moments with the original platformers, even if theres still room for Mario to grow into his new overalls.

Digital Spy - 7/10
It is a game that tries to evoke a feeling of discovery at every possible turn, but in doing so loses the element of wonder fairly quickly. Instead, Wonder's strongest moments are when it takes a breather, taking the time to set the scene while letting the platforming do the talking.