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As we near the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, there’s one question on every eager player’s mind: How long does it take to beat? We’ll get into how many hours you can expect to invest.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is releasing in full this Friday, October 20. The new title from longtime publisher Nintendo will take us to the Flower Kingdom, which neighbors the more familiar Mushroom Kingdom. The plot thickens when Bowser crashes Mario and friends’ meeting with Prince Florian, and the King of the Koopas merges with the Prince’s castle. On an all-new adventure, it’s your job to help Mario and other characters save the kingdom. Naturally, hopeful players are wondering how long it will take to beat the main story and complete the game in full. Here’s some insight into the matter at hand.
How Long Does it Take to Beat the Super Mario Bros. Wonder Campaign?
With the help of How Long to Beat — and untimely game file leaks — we now know that it will take your average gamer around nine hours to beat the main story in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Granted, gameplay will vary from one player to the next. We’ll also need to account for new content and mechanics that new and old players must master along the way. Because of this, we’d provide about two hours of wiggle room here.
- Find wonder in the Flower Kingdom in the next side-scrolling Super Mario adventure
- Collect Wonder Flowers for surprising, game-changing effects like pipes coming alive, an enemy stampede, and much, much more
- Choose from the largest cast of characters in a side-scrolling Mario game, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy and other favorites
- Ease into the action with four different-colored Yoshis and Nabbit who can’t take damage
- Discover new power-ups like Elephant Fruit, which transforms Mario and friends into an elephant that can swing its trunk and spray water
This may not seem like much compared to other big releases in 2023. However, the new installment from Nintendo blends classic Super Mario gameplay with a brand-new setting and power-ups. What’s more, different playable characters suit a variety of playstyles. Some, like Nabbit and the Yoshis, offer simpler gameplay for less experienced players, while Mario and Luigi pose more of a challenge. These makings result in a fresh and exciting side-scrolling adventure that’s sure to please longtime fans and casual players alike.
How Long Does it Take to Reach Completionist in Super Mario Bros. Wonder?
According to How Long to Beat, it’s taking completionist players around 17 hours to beat Super Mario Bros. Wonder in full. This playstyle includes beating the campaign, getting your hand on all collectibles, and running through all courses. Again, there is some leeway here when accounting for the speed at which different gamers are playing. That said, speedrunners have reached completion in just over 16 hours, so expect to tack on or remove about an hour or so on your own playthrough.
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