Unveiling Super Mario Bros: Epic Showdowns with Colossal Foes and the Ultimate Villain Revealed

Highlights

The main villain in Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be Bowser, as expected, and fans can expect the typical 2D Super Mario experience.

Bowser's presence was teased in the first trailer, showcasing a futuristic warship bearing his name on the world map. Given his status as a beloved and iconic character, it comes as no shock that Bowser will be making a return in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

In a rather unsurprising twist, the notorious Mario adversary, Bowser, has been unveiled as the primary antagonist in the highly anticipated game, Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The announcement of this new 2D Mario adventure, which took place during the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation, provided fans with a thrilling preview of what is to come. The trailer not only showcased familiar foes from previous Mario games, but also introduced some new adversaries. As the iconic characters Mario, Luigi, Daisy, Peach, and Toad embarked on their journey through various stages, one notable absence in the trailer was Bowser. However, it comes as no surprise that the infamous King Koopa will indeed assume his villainous role when Super Mario Bros. Wonder is released for the Nintendo Switch in October.

The recently released ESRB rating for Super Mario Bros. Wonder has cleared any doubts and confirmed some details about Mario's upcoming platforming adventure. One of the confirmed details is that Bowser will once again be the main antagonist. The rating also mentions that players will be able to jump on enemy heads, throw fireballs, and engage in boss battles against "giant enemies" that have the ability to breathe fire and destroy parts of the environment. Essentially, Super Mario Bros. Wonder promises to deliver the classic 2D Super Mario experience.

Although Bowser doesn't appear in the initial trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, there are hints that he will play a significant role in the game. Fans can spot what seems to be a technologically advanced Bowser warship floating on the world map in the trailer, and there is also a boss fight against a revamped version of Bowser Jr. Despite this, there might still be fans who were open to the idea of a different villain in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Bowser has traditionally been the primary antagonist in the vast majority of Super Mario games, although there have been instances where he has been depicted as an ally or another villain has taken center stage. Nevertheless, Bowser remains one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the world of gaming. It comes as no surprise, then, that Nintendo has chosen to once again include him in the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. This decision is likely influenced by the enduring popularity Bowser has gained, especially due to his notable role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Notably, Jack Black's portrayal of Bowser in the film has been widely praised and his character's song, "Peaches," unexpectedly became a hit, further solidifying Bowser's status. While there was a slim chance that Nintendo might have opted for a different antagonist in Super Mario Bros. Wonder, it has always seemed most probable that Bowser would make his return.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder launches October 20, exclusively for Nintendo Switch.