Beautifully remastered classic with extra fun
Nintendo continues its clawsome ports of previous Mario titles, bringing over 2013’s cat-fused Super Mario 3D World but with plenty of added bounce in the form of Bowser’s Fury – where you can play with a friend as Bowser Jr, in an unlikely team effort to take on Mario’s lifelong antagonist Bowser. As if Super Mario 3D World wasn’t big enough, this extra part provides more of an open-world feel. Developers stick to the same guiding principle: fun. What makes it all the more enticing is how the game has been beautifully remastered, fit for today’s Switch console. The ability to co-op and play with friends online adds to the overall package. We also cannot ignore or pretend not to love the scattering of classic Mario references for those who want a nod down memory lane.
Skip to the end: Nintendo sticks true to Mario’s ethos but packs in loads of extra fun in the form of Bowser’s Fury, suitable for all the family.