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What game is better? Super Mario 3D World or Super Mario Wonder?
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Guerilla Munch
Member
3D World and it's not close
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
3D World by a mile.
Wonder wasn't bad, but its core conceit of "put one of like 5 gimmicks in every level that do nothing to make the actual platforming exciting" got old fast.
Both games were on the easy side (Wonder far more so), but 3D World was still so enjoyable to just run and jump through that I didn't really care. I frequently think about wanting to replay 3D World, but the thought has never come up with Wonder. Are the new levels or whatever out? I guess I don't really intend to play them either way.
Wonder wasn't bad, but its core conceit of "put one of like 5 gimmicks in every level that do nothing to make the actual platforming exciting" got old fast.
Both games were on the easy side (Wonder far more so), but 3D World was still so enjoyable to just run and jump through that I didn't really care. I frequently think about wanting to replay 3D World, but the thought has never come up with Wonder. Are the new levels or whatever out? I guess I don't really intend to play them either way.
The_hunter
Member
Wonder is way better.
Guardian Monkey
Member
Yes
RCU005
Member
Super Mario Wonder is just another New Super Mario Bros. game with a new gorgeous coat of paint.To me, it was disappointing in that regard. For a game that has inventive gameplay, they chose to repeat one lame boss 4 times? Then, for the DLC, yet the Koopalings yet another time (although some were done a little better). Another disappointing things was the wonder flowers. They should not repeat, as well as the music. Every level should've had their own unique effect.
DreamcastSkies
Gold Member
3D World. That might be my GOAT Mario platformer game.
DarkShadowXI
Gold Member
Wonder. I didn't like the Elephant power up, but I love the vibe and soundtrack.
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
Pretty cut and dry for me - 3D World.
DownLikeBCPowder
Member
3D Land is excellent.
Dacvak
No one shall be brought before our LORD David Bowie without the true and secret knowledge of the Photoshop. For in that time, so shall He appear.
They're both amazing, but I think I'd give the edge to Wonder. But I won't know for sure until like 4 or 5 years from now after things have had time to marinate.
Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
I first read this as super mario world as in Mario 4 vs Wonder and came here to say "are you fuckin serious?"
Feel Like I'm On 42
Member
Wonder is pathetically easy to the point where it undermined the platforming just like Astrobot.
Very disappointed by Wonder because it signifies Nintendos current design philosophy which is making everything far too easy. Just look at Switch 2 games.
2d Mario games were always a respectful difficulty. Not Wonder. Even if you play without those badges its still too easy.
Very disappointed by Wonder because it signifies Nintendos current design philosophy which is making everything far too easy. Just look at Switch 2 games.
2d Mario games were always a respectful difficulty. Not Wonder. Even if you play without those badges its still too easy.
SpiceRacz
Member
That's my biggest gripe with the game - it's insultingly easy. I'd rather play New Super Mario Bros U or any of the other games in the NSMB series instead of it.
Wonder isn't a bad game but I think it's the weakest 2D entry outside of NSMB2 on 3DS. It relies too much on wonder flower gimmicks. Outside of the gimmicks the levels aren't very interesting, and the gimmicks usually aren't good enough to make up for that. Would have been better to have the gimmicks in some levels rather than every level and focus on making the regular running/jumping challenge more interesting.
3D World/Land are the closest Nintendo has ever come to Mario 3 in 3D. They're vanilla Mario action, but very well executed. I 100% World on Wii U and again years later on Switch, and it holds up. Bowser's Fury is great too.
3D World/Land are the closest Nintendo has ever come to Mario 3 in 3D. They're vanilla Mario action, but very well executed. I 100% World on Wii U and again years later on Switch, and it holds up. Bowser's Fury is great too.
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Dirk Benedict
Gold Member
3D takes the mightiest shit in all of mankind's history, right smack on top of Wonder. Wonder was short and too damned easy. I barely had to think when I played it.
It was so easy, it was like ultra instinct took over for the majority of the game, and to think they want to add a feature where the game beats itself. Smfh..
It was so easy, it was like ultra instinct took over for the majority of the game, and to think they want to add a feature where the game beats itself. Smfh..
joeygreco1985
Member
Wonder is the best 2D style Mario game since SMW on the SNES. 3D World was good but not an all timer. Odyssey was better than 3D World.
vaibhavpisal
Member
3D world has level design, exploration, some awesome platforming.
Wonder has audio visual presentation.
3D World is better for me, couldn't finish Wonder.
Wonder has audio visual presentation.
3D World is better for me, couldn't finish Wonder.
FoxMcChief
Gold Member
I agree with this.
CashPrizes
Member
I think it is close but 3D world is better.
Then again I have beaten 3D world 2.5x and only ever 100%ed Wonder once. Maybe on replay and with the new Switch 2 content it can edge it out.
Then again I have beaten 3D world 2.5x and only ever 100%ed Wonder once. Maybe on replay and with the new Switch 2 content it can edge it out.
KungFucius
King Snowflake
I disagree on the repeat. Played it with my kids and it was nice to get another take on one that was fun. The wonder flowers are a pretty great addition to Mario and I would take another game that has more and repeats some of the ones we already had.
If this question is really, which should I buy, then 3D world because it also has Bowser's Fury. If it is which is best, it probably depends on whether you like 3D platforming more than 2D.
Osthyvel
Member
This, exactly this.