Last year, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a 2D platformer game that received critical acclaim for its innovative Wonder Effects feature. This feature transformed Mario’s world and allowed developers to explore unique and creative ideas within the game.
Nintendo recently revealed insights into the development of Wonder Effects during a panel at the Game Developers Conference. Producer Takashi Tezuka and Director Shiro Mouri discussed the process of creating these transformative power-ups, sharing some of the wild ideas that didn’t make it into the final game.