10 Tips And Tricks For Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Grab Purple Coins
On the surface, Purple Coins just look like another variant of the standard gold coin. And the big coins are just optional collectibles for those completionists out there. On the contrary, purple coins are going to be crucial in your journey to recover the Royal Seeds and Wonder Seeds. Purple coins act as currency in the Flower Kingdom, allowing you to purchase extra badges, 1Ups, and even Wonder Seeds. Trust us when we say that grabbing even just the shards that give you a fraction of a coin can go a long way in helping you.
Be Suspicious
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” holds a ton of secrets for you to uncover, and we aren’t only talking about the weird effects of the Wonder Flowers. While not every corner hides a neat treasure, it is important that you leave no stone unturned. If something looks even remotely suspicious, take the time to explore. “Wonder” does not have a time limit, so you have complete freedom in looking over every part of the course. You might find something your friends or online randos haven’t thought to look in before!
Play As Different Characters
Many of us probably got a little down at the news of every character playing the same. It was perhaps worse for Yoshi fans when the dino got demoted to alt-Nabbit status. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from playing as Nabbit or the Yoshis. Hidden across each course are character blocks, which are only revealed when a specific character is within their vicinity. These special blocks typically grant coins gold and purple, but they can also grant an extra power-up or reveal a hidden path. That said, don’t let cosmetic preferences prevent you from finding these extra goodies.
Collect Extra Power-Ups
It can be easy to hold onto whichever power-up is your favorite. However, it is important that you keep a spare even if it isn’t a power-up you want. As with many modern Mario games, you are given one extra slot to hold onto one in case of emergencies. But for multiplayer, it’s a bit different. For every player in your party, you are all given one extra slot to share, and the first person to call forth a spare power-up will get the one that’s at the front of the line. You can even give online randos a power-up if you notice someone having trouble.
Stock Up on Lives
Now, we can confirm that for as precious as the purple coins are, they do come in quite an abundance. You have so many opportunities to grab some between exploring courses, stomping baddies, and triggering Wonder Flowers. That said, do not be afraid to dump some coins on extra lives. We all know Mario games are straightforward for the most part, but some folks do have trouble on courses others may see as a cinch. And not everyone knows the road ahead. So, if you feel cushioned above ten, twenty, or forty lives, spend the cash if you got it!
Change Badges Often
“Super Mario Bros. Wonder” features a number of badges to affect your playstyle and how you approach a course. However, it should be stated that not every badge is suited for every course. You might find that certain badges make some courses harder, as weird as they may sound. What you should be doing is changing out your badges every so often. Do not rely solely on the wall-jump, dolphin kick, or glide cap. Learning how every badge works is what will help you complete “Mario Wonder” with flying colors and understand how it all works.
Listen to the Flowers
We absolutely adore the chatty flowers in this game! They have so much personality to them, and they do drop hints about secrets even if they may not know it. It is important that you pay attention to the flowers throughout courses. Some will cheer you on. Some make jokes. But others, even if they say something mundane, could lead to a secret. As we said earlier, if something feels even remotely off, investigate. Chances are it’ll lead to that missing purple coin or Wonder Seed.
Play Online
Assuming you aren’t super observant to your surroundings and are having trouble with certain segments, going online could be super beneficial to you. The unique part about “Mario Wonder” is how you can play alongside a handful of others. Watching what they do can help you in getting past an obstacle or finding the next purple coin or Wonder Seed. Besides, you might stick with some that’ll want to play the rest of the course with you!
Be Helpful!
The best part of “Mario Wonder’s” online function is how you can help players in a number of ways. If another player dies, they can swim to you so you can revive them. Players can also leave behind standees for such a case in the event of no players being around. Plus, you can give power-ups by holding A and leave their balloons behind. Being helpful will also increase your heart score so that others know they can count on you for help and even learn a thing or two in how to approach certain obstacles.
Don’t Rush It
This is the most important tip we can offer. As we mentioned earlier, “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” has no time limit. With that in mind, you are free to enjoy the game at your own pace. Don’t worry about nailing a “no deaths” run. Play levels in whatever order you desire. Do the bare minimum if you want. Go for the 100% completion. It does not matter. Enjoy the game the way you want to. Play offline by yourself and experience a traditional Mario game or go online and help out strangers. It is completely up to you. Just make sure you’re having fun!
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