I Replayed Super Mario Wonder 3 Years Later...

Midas tries to convince himself that Mario Wonder is a Mario game :D When Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. Wonder, it completely revitalized the side-scrolling formula we had grown so used to during the "New Super Mario Bros" era. By stepping into the vibrant Flower Kingdom alongside Prince Florian, players were treated to the most expressive, unpredictable, and downright chaotic Mario experience in decades. In this retrospective review, I am diving deep into both the base game and the brand-new Meet up at Belabel Park DLC to see if this platformer truly deserves its masterpiece status. We will explore how the Wonder Effects fundamentally changed level design, transforming standard platforming into musical numbers, top-down puzzles, and zero-gravity challenges. I will also break down the Badge System, discussing whether it offered meaningful gameplay customization or just surface-level gimmicks for veteran players. Then, we look directly at the Meet up at Belabel Park expansion to analyze the new levels, the fresh mechanics, and whether it provides a satisfying conclusion to our time in the Flower Kingdom. From the introduction of Elephant Mario to the intricate, hidden secrets scattered across the map, this video covers everything that makes this game a modern classic. As we analyze the stunning animations, the completely overhauled art style, and the surprisingly challenging special world, we have to ask: is this the greatest 2D Mario adventure ever created? Whether you are trying to find every single Wonder Seed, master the toughest badge challenges, or just want to see if the new Belabel Park DLC is worth your time, this deep dive covers everything you need to know about Nintendo's magical Switch platformer. If you enjoyed this Super Mario Wonder retrospective, make sure to Subscribe for more Nintendo deep dives! #SuperMarioWonder #MarioWonderDLC #NintendoSwitch #Nintendo #Platformer #RetroGaming #StrawHatMidas Follow StrawHatMidas everywhere: TikTok | Twitter/X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube Shorts → @StrawHatMidas Join the Discord to talk games! → Link in Bio!