# Iconic Sidescroller Franchises Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch By Colin Smith | Published 2023-06-22 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-bros-wonder References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JStAYvbeSHc)  Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a new 2D platformer game that features classic Mario gameplay with a twist: the addition of Wonder Flowers. These items trigger spectacular events called Wonder Effects, such as pipes coming alive, giant spiky balls rolling around, and more. The game lets you choose from familiar characters like Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yoshi and Toad, and introduces a new Power-Up: Elephant Mario, who can use his trunk to trounce enemies. You can also team up with up to three friends locally and share the wonder together. The game will be released on October 20, 2023 for the [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-vs-donkey-kong) system. Customers can pre-order the digital version of the game from the Nintendo Official Site for $59.99 USD or buy Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers for $99.99 USD and redeem them for two eligible games, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The game supports TV mode, Tabletop mode and Handheld mode, and requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership for online features and Save Data Cloud backup. The game file size is 4.5 GB, and it supports multiple languages. Image Credit: Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **2D Platformer Games:** The success of Super Mario Bros. Wonder indicates a trend towards the popularity of 2D platformer games with added twists and features. - **Cooperative Multiplayer:** The ability to team up with friends locally in Super Mario Bros. Wonder highlights a trend towards cooperative multiplayer experiences in gaming. - **Digital Game Pre-orders:** The option to pre-order the digital version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder showcases a trend of increased popularity in digital game pre-orders. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can seize the opportunity to develop more innovative 2D platformer games with unique gameplay elements. - **Online Entertainment:** The trend of cooperative multiplayer experiences presents an opportunity for the online entertainment industry to create more engaging and social gaming platforms. - **Digital Retail:** The rise in popularity of digital game pre-orders presents an opportunity for the digital retail industry to expand its offerings and improve the pre-order process for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Resort-Inspired Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-party-jamboree.md) - [Classic Platforming Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-vs-donkey-kong.md) - [Fan-Favorite RPG Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-rpg.md) - [Platforming Game Spin-Offs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-peach-showtime.md) - [Themed Gaming Console Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-switch-mario-choose-one-bundle.md) - [Remade Fantasy Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed.md) - [Open-World Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-world.md) - [Video Game Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-x-baskinrobbins.md) - [Multiplayer Cartoon Soccer Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-strikers.md)