Summary
In this day and age where 3D gaming rules the industry due to the strength of modern hardware, there is still a soft spot for 2D platforming. Such is the case for games likeNew Super Mario Bros.and others that hold a certain charm that differs from the titles such asSuper Mario Odyssey. However, some fans do miss the older and simpler days of gaming, and that’s why some keep coming back to their older consoles.Super Mario Bros. demakesaren’t exactly new. However, one fan was so hyped about the upcoming game that they decided to create a video for their own NES version ofSuper Mario Bros. Wonder.
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YouTuber LUIZ do Comercial has decided to create their very ownSuper Mario Bros. WonderNES commercial using assets and art styles taken fromSuper Mario Bros. 2andSuper Mario Bros. 3. However, new sprites had to be done for new features such as the elephant power-up, the Wonder Seed, and the Flower Coins, among others. The commercial also has an old-school style announcer doing a voice-over describing the game’s features. Plus, the video ends with a photo of a customWonderbox-art as well as the ’80s signature Nintendo line “Now You’re Playing With Power.”
The video successfully captures the charm that classicMarioandNintendo commercialsfrom way back in the day. The quirky Mario-style announcer adds to it further. But also, little details such as the cartoon-styled artwork, the NES sprites, and even the CRT TV filter add to the authenticity of the short. LUIZ do Comercial has perfectly captured the gaming era they wanted to present. Admittedly, this isn’t their first try at doing mock videos for games, as the channel is filled with all sorts of these.
With the upcoming release,Super Mario Bros.fans continue to feel the hype surrounding the title. So manySuper Mario Bros.Wonderfeaturesare slowly being unveiled and gamers can not wait to get their hands on the game. With so much love and excitement around it, perhaps Nintendo should consider doing more 2D-style entries into the franchise to please the massive Mario fan base.
Super Mario Bros. Wonderwill be available on October 20, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
