The next best thing is thatSuper Mario Worldfans (i.e., everybody) will finally get another sequel.

Wonder Stuff

Super Mario Bros. Wonderlaunches at the end of Octoberand already looks amazing.

It’s like watching old movies.

Mario characters as elephants

Super Mario Bros. Wonder.Nintendo

Sometimes, the pacing is just too slow, and the acting styles too stilted for modern tastes.

ButSuper Mario Worldis every bit as good today as it was in the past.

“Super Mario Worldholds a special place in the hearts of gamers worldwide.

Mario jumping off a bendy green pipe

Super Mario Bros. Wonder.Nintendo

“Developers today have access to advanced technology and a deep understanding of game design.

The graphics are glitchy, muddy, and plain ugly, and the gameplay is slow.

And now we’re getting another one.

A screenshot from Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Super Mario Bros. Wonder.Nintendo

But the game brings the Mario franchise up to date in another way.

Yes, a building.

For fans, this might be an even more anticipated sequel than this year’sZelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

This is shaping up to bean amazing year for Switch owners.