Super Mario Bros. Wonder Guide#
“The Flower Kingdom awaits! A mysterious new transformation will change the world around you.”
— Super Mario Bros. Wonder
| Item |
Detail |
| Game |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder |
| Developer |
Nintendo |
| Publisher |
Nintendo |
| Release date |
October 20, 2023 |
| Platform |
Nintendo Switch |
| Genre |
2D side-scrolling platformer |
| Engine |
Proprietary Nintendo engine |
| Length |
12-15h main story |
| Difficulty |
Moderate |
| Media score |
90/100 |
| Series |
Super Mario series |
| Modes |
Single-player |
| Sales |
Over 15 million copies |
Why You Should Play Super Mario Bros. Wonder#
Super Mario Bros. Wonder returns the series to its 2D side-scrolling platforming roots while introducing genuinely striking new mechanics. The Wonder Flower fills every course with unexpected surprises — pipes come alive, the camera view shifts, and at times you even turn into a towering stack yourself. Whether you are a series veteran or a complete newcomer, this game has endless fun to offer.
Key Features#
| Feature |
Description |
| Wonder Flowers |
Trigger course-wide changes beyond imagination |
| New power-ups |
All-new abilities such as Elephant, Bubble Flower, and Drill Mushroom |
| Badge system |
Equip special abilities that change how you play |
| Flower Kingdom |
A brand-new, beautifully realized kingdom setting |
| Local co-op |
Supports up to 4-player local multiplayer |
| Dynamic courses |
Every course carries its own theme and mechanics |
World Overview#
| World |
Courses |
Difficulty |
Theme |
| Pipe-Rock Plateau |
15 |
Introductory |
Grasslands and pipes |
| Fluff-Puff Peaks |
15 |
Easy |
Clouds and balloons |
| Shining Falls |
15 |
Moderate |
Waterfalls and shimmer |
| Sunbaked Desert |
15 |
Moderate |
Desert and ruins |
| Fungi Mines |
15 |
Hard |
Underground and caves |
| Deep Magma Bog |
15 |
Hard |
Magma and swamp |
| Petal Isles |
5 |
Moderate |
Islands and flowers |
| Special World |
10 |
Brutal |
The ultimate challenge |
| Item |
Detail |
| Required platform |
Nintendo Switch |
| Storage space |
About 4.5 GB |
| Supported languages |
Chinese (Simplified / Traditional), Japanese, English, and more |
| Controller support |
Joy-Con, Pro Controller |
| Online features |
Online rankings, ghost mode |
| Local co-op |
2-4 players |
| Amiibo support |
Unlocks badges and effects |
Playable Characters#
| Character |
Traits |
Unlock method |
| Mario |
Well-rounded, evenly matched in every area |
Unlocked from the start |
| Luigi |
Jumps higher, slides farther |
Unlocked from the start |
| Peach |
Can float through the air |
Unlocked from the start |
| Daisy |
Same mid-air float as Peach |
Unlocked from the start |
| Toad |
Fast, but jumps lower |
Unlocked from the start |
| Toadette |
Same as Toad |
Unlocked from the start |
| Yoshi |
Cannot use items; can swallow enemies |
Unlocked from the start |
| Nabbit |
Invincible; cannot use items |
Unlocked from the start |
Counting color variants, twelve playable characters are available in total.
| Transformation |
Effect |
How to get it |
| Elephant Fruit |
Become an elephant — ground-pound and spray water |
Item blocks |
| Bubble Flower |
Fire bubbles that trap enemies |
Item blocks |
| Drill Mushroom |
Burrow through the ground and ceilings |
Item blocks |
| Fire Flower |
Hurl fireballs at enemies |
Item blocks |
| Super Mushroom |
Grow big and survive one extra hit |
Question blocks |
| Super Star |
Invincibility and faster running |
Special blocks |
| Jet Run |
A time-limited run ability in special courses |
Special courses |
| Grappling Vine |
Grab distant targets in special courses |
Special courses |
The Badge System#
| Badge type |
Count |
Effect |
| Action Badges |
6 |
Change the core way you control your character |
| Boost Badges |
6 |
Provide passive buffs |
| Expert Badges |
12 |
Reserved for advanced techniques |
Across the three types there are 24 badges in total to collect and mix.
Completion Statistics#
| Statistic |
Value |
| Total courses |
120+ |
| Total Wonder Seeds |
About 100 |
| Total 10-Coins |
About 250 |
| Total standees |
144 |
| Total badges |
24 |
| Total worlds |
8 (including the Special World) |
| Playable characters |
12 (including color variants) |
| Multiplayer cap |
4 players local |
FAQ#
| Question |
Answer |
| How long is the game? |
The main story runs about 12-15 hours; full completion takes 25-35 hours. |
| Is there online multiplayer? |
Online rankings and ghost mode are supported, but there is no real-time online co-op. |
| How difficult is it? |
The main story is moderate; the Special World is extremely challenging. |
| Is it suitable for children? |
Very much so — co-op play lowers the difficulty for less experienced players. |
| Does it support Chinese? |
Full support for Simplified and Traditional Chinese. |
| Is there DLC? |
No paid DLC as of now. |
| How do you unlock the Special World? |
It unlocks after clearing all 6 worlds. |
| What are the limits of Nabbit and Yoshi? |
They cannot use power-up transformations. |
Achievement Checklist#
| Achievement |
Requirement |
| Clear the main story |
Beat all 6 worlds |
| All Wonder Seeds |
Collect the Wonder Seeds in every course |
| All 10-Coins |
Collect the 10-Coins in every course |
| All standees |
Collect all 144 standees |
| All badges |
Unlock all 24 badges |
| Clear the Special World |
Beat every Special World course |
| Perfect flagpoles |
Reach the very top of the flagpole in every course |
| 100% completion |
Fulfill all of the above conditions |
Review Scores#
| Source |
Score |
| Metacritic |
90/100 |
| OpenCritic |
90/100 |
| IGN |
9/10 |
| GameSpot |
9/10 |
| Nintendo Life |
9/10 |
| User score |
8.8/10 |
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Full Guides#
In-depth sub-guides — the game overview, beginner basics, the full character roster, every transformation power-up, the complete badge list, per-world course guides for Pipe-Rock Plateau through Deep Magma Bog, the Petal Isles and Special World, Wonder Flower collection, enemies and hazards, hidden content, collectibles (Wonder Seeds, 10-Coins, and standees), multiplayer, advanced techniques, and post-game content — are available in Chinese on NTGame’s Super Mario Bros. Wonder section.