Super Mario Bros Wonder: All the new Power-ups and how to use them (Guide)

Nintendo is ready to once again captivate the world with another Mario game, titled “Super Mario Bros Wonder,” brimming with new Power-ups and exhilarating gameplay. But what are these new features, and how can you make the most of them? Let’s delve deep into all the new power-ups and their uses.

Super Mario Bros Wonder marks the return of traditional side-scrolling Super Mario games, the first since “New Super Mario Bros U.” Its release is slated for October 20, 2023. While the game embraces the franchise’s roots, it also introduces a plethora of new features.

Super Mario Wonder is a marvel to behold. Departing from the open-world formula of “Odyssey,” it promises fans an epic Mario adventure in the classic side-scrolling format. To bring this vision to life, the game incorporates new power-ups, shape-shifting abilities, and game-altering effects such as wonder flowers and badges.

So far the game has showcased three playable forms, including Elephant, Bubble, and Drill. Elephant form in Super Mario Bros Wonder allows the character to swing their trunk to take down enemies and throw projectiles back at them. They can also get down on the ground and use the trunk to reach places that wouldn’t normally be possible.

Destroying blocks also becomes way easier in the Elephant form. Another perk of using this ability is that players can simply run over large gaps. Normally, they would have to jump over them, but the Elephant form allows them to sprint across any big space without falling.

The Bubble form allows the player to blow light floating bubbles that can be used to capture and defeat blocks and enemies. They can also function as single-use trampolines and can go through walls.

The Drill form allows the characters to burrow through floors and ceilings, take out more durable enemies by touching them from below and break tough blocks with a ground pound. The players can burrow underground or in the ceiling using the drill power.

Changing forms is not the only new feature the game presents. The game features few other amazing new additions.

Beyond the Elephant, Bubble, and Drill forms, Super Mario Bros Wonder boasts a range of unique power-ups and abilities:

Fire Flower: The classic Fire Flower power-up is making a return in Super Mario Bros Wonder. It allows players to shoot fireballs at enemies to defeat them instantly.

Item Balloon: The Item Balloon power-up allows players to carry an extra power-up with them. They can access their stored powers by long-pressing the A button on the Joy-Con.

Badges: Badges in the game offer unique abilities and improvements, similar to power-ups, and allow players to customize their playstyle. They can be purchased or earned in the game.

Wonder Flower: The Wonder Flower power-up changes the level and can have various helpful or harmful effects. It is the signature feature of the game and triggers spectacular moments that players have to see to believe. Examples include bringing Warp Pipes to life, wreaking havoc as a giant spiky ball, and causing themselves and elements of the stage to stretch upward.

These are the powers that have been confirmed and showcased in the game’s trailers. The official release on October 20, 2023, may unveil even more abilities. Thus far, demo reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, setting high expectations for yet another extraordinary Mario adventure by Nintendo.

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