Super Mario 3D World represents the series' continued catering to the mainstream, on its own terms and with creativity to spare. Of special note were Captain Toad’s 3D puzzles, an exploratory minigame about shifting perspective that’s strong enough to be its own separate release.
Beyond the post-game unlockables (seriously, push yourself to get those Green Stars no matter what it takes), there are wonderful challenge rooms hidden all over the world. Whether you prefer playing in groups or you're a friendless hermit, 3D World might appear to complete within eight hours-but only if you foolishly skip out on all the extra content. And even if your eyes grow accustomed to 3D World's visual beauty, your ears will scream with joy at the standout soundtrack, which uses live instrumentation to amazing effect. It may not be the best-looking game EVAR, but it is the prettiest Mario title I’ve seen, so those flourishes are noticeable. Sometimes this is done with modesty, as impressive water effects and reflective surfaces add a subtle but noticeable tinge to the presentation, while fancy-looking fire creatures fly straight into the camera to provide more a blatant look at 3D World's gorgeous visual flare. After living within the confines of the Wii for so long, Mario and his friends embraces HD graphics with childlike glee. The solo and cooperative play are supported throughout by impressive visuals that retain the uniquely Mario aesthetic. It creates such quality couch multiplayer that most won’t notice the lack of any online options. Additionally, Mario, Luigi, Toad, and Peach all possess a unique play style that makes players feel more invested in their character of choice. Now, everyone has space to maneuver, be they the hardcore older brother or the confused great aunt, so good times can be had by all. games had wide-open stages that could make for frantic, shallow fun, but 3D World proves that the third dimension was always missing from the equation.
But Mario's new approach to multiplayer is the polar opposite of disappointing, because it finally, finally has co-op platforming that actually works.
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