Water stages have long been the scourge of every Mario game, but not anymore.
We all know how it goes.
That’s right, kids, it’s time for a water level.
Even kind of fun!
At the very least, not terrible!
This is the true wonder.
Water stages have long been the annoying slog of Mario games (not to mention many other platformers).
But Mario Wonder rejiggers the Mario formula in lots of ways.
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They kick their back legs to give them quick, smooth, multidirectional control.
Think Ecco the Dolphin, but with a Mario platforming stage.
But that just makes it more impressive that Nintendo thought to include it.
It helps emphasize the badge system as a versatile tool for meeting stage challenges.
Water stages just provide an extremely narrow example of it.
Water stages are far from the best part of Mario Wonder.
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