If you’re playing by yourself, he’ll help take out some enemies and find some powerups. The giant area that you can explore feels like a Super Mario Odyssey level on steroids. You need these to help you take down Fury Bowser, a gigantic version of the classic Mario foe that will occasionally come to life and attack you.Įven though Bowser’s Fury takes a lot of the assets and tech from 3D World, it feels like its own experience. Here, you’re exploring a lake dotted with islands, each one housing multiple Cat Shines you can collect. A whole new worldĪnd then you have Bowser’s Fury, which uses the same mechanics, enemies, and power-ups as 3D World, but puts it all into a big open world experience. It’s something you may not notice unless you see side-by-side videos, but I suspect this is one of the reasons I enjoyed 3D World so much more on my Switch than I did on the Wii U. Everyone moves faster, which helps the game feel smooth and exciting. That’s because Nintendo has given each character a bit of a speed boost. I’ve always found this kind of multiplayer platforming a bit too hectic and prefer to play these kinds of games alone, but I can’t deny that it can be fun to play some 3D Mario with friends (in short bursts, anyways).Īlthough this is a port a Wii U game, the Switch release just plays better. You can even have four players run through the game together through couch or online co-op. You also get to play through the game as one of multiple characters: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and (after you unlock her) Rosalina. The cat suit is the best of them, as it lets you climb up walls and navigate levels in ways you just couldn’t without it. And 3D World also features a great lineup of powerups. and help out by attacking enemies and storing power-ups.The variety and creativity is astounding. Need some extra assistance bringing Bowser out of his frenzied, furious state? Another player can take control of Bowser Jr. Enemies, flowers, and even birds take on a feline form. and venture through an interconnected world made of cat-themed…well, everything. In Bowser’s Fury, Mario arrives on Lake Lapcat and is confronted with a rampaging Bowser! Join forces with Bowser Jr. Rosalina is also available as a playable character later in the game! Jump, dash, and pounce to reach the goal while collecting Green Stars, coins and power-ups.Ĭollect stamps throughout your adventure in Super Mario 3D World and use them in Snapshot Mode (in both Super Mario 3D World and the Bowser’s Fury adventure) to create masterpieces to share with friends and family. Each character has a distinct playstyle-Luigi can jump extra high and Peach can float for a short time. In Super Mario 3D World, choose from Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad and set off to save the Sprixie Kingdom.
Both adventures support the newly added Snapshot Mode-pause the action to get the perfect shot, apply filters, and decorate with stamps!
In the Super Mario 3D World part of the game, characters move faster and the dash powers up more quickly. The Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game features the same lively co-op gameplay, creative levels and power-ups as the original game, but with added improvements. Just watch out for Bowser’s island-wide attacks. to bring his big, bad dad back to normal. Bowser has become gargantuan and lost all control! Explore Lake Lapcat and its islands, complete objectives to collect Cat Shines, and team up with Bowser Jr. Power up to complete stages and take the crown!Įxplore a seamless feline world in the new Bowser’s Fury adventureįree-roaming Super Mario gameplay makes a return in this brand-new adventure. Work together to explore and uncover collectibles, or compete for the crown by earning the highest score, making for a friendly frenzy! Mario (and his friends) can use a variety of power-ups like the Super Bell, which grants catlike abilities like climbing and scratching. Pounce and climb through dozens of colorful courses! Multiply the fun by teaming up with or competing against friends locally* or online** to reach each stage’s goal.