On April 22, the free, final update to Super Mario Maker 2 for the Nintendo Switch adds a World Maker mode, as well as a host of new content and features.
In World Maker mode, multiple courses created by a user can be tied together on a path from the starting point on a world map to the end castle. The look of the world map can also be customized. Up to eight worlds containing a total of up to 40 courses can be combined, creating a mini Super Mario game that can be shared with others.
In addition to World Maker, the Koopalings are back. All seven of these troublemakers, each with his or her own movement pattern, can be added to user-created courses. Other enemies added to the game include the key-chasing Phanto and the wind-up Mechakoopas.
Additional power-ups and course parts are also coming to Super Mario Maker 2 as part of the free update, including the SMB2 Mushroom, which transforms Mario and friends into their look from the Super Mario Bros. 2 game and allows them to pick up and throw items and enemies – just like in that classic game! With the Frog Suit from the Super Mario Bros. 3 game, Mario can swim through water with ease, and even run across its surface! Other power-ups added to the game are the Power Balloon first introduced in the Super Mario World game, the Super Acorn from the New Super Mario Bros. U game and the Boomerang Flower from Super Mario 3D World. There are also five variations for wearables like the Cannon Box and Propeller Box from the Super Mario 3D World game.
You can try the Nintendo Switch Online service free for a week. One month costs $3.99, three months cost $7.99 and a year costs $19.99 — but the best value is a family plan that costs $34.99 a year and accommodates eight people with free Nintendo Accounts. If you want to play Switch game online (Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, etc.), you’ll need to sign on with this service anyway.
Video game release schedule:
| Title | Release date | System(s) | Genre | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No More Heroes III | Aug. 27, 2021 | NS | Fighting | |
| Fall Guys | NS | Battle royale platformer | ||
| Outer Wilds | Summer 2021 | NS | Action-adventure | |
| Splatoon 3 | 2022 | NS | Shooter | |
| Project Triangle Strategy | 2022 | NS | Tactical RPG | |
| LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | Spring 2022 | PS4 PS5 XB1 XBSX NS | Building | https://amzn.to/2W076c8 |
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