Super Mario 3D All-Starsis set to release in a few days, and interestingly enough,the game is currently sold out in most retailers. Of course, fans who are willing to do some deep digging to look for a physical copy or purchase via digital storefronts, are in for a treat given thatSuper Mario 3D All-Starsis jam-packed with three iconic games for the Nintendo Switch.
However, one thing that players should note is thatSuper Mario 3D All-Starswill only be available for a limited time, and players will only be able to purchase both the physical and digital versions until March 2021. Now, players who are interested in purchasingSuper Mario 3D All-Starsbut is still unsure whether the game is a worthy purchase, here is a breakdown of everything players should know before purchasing the game.
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What Games Are Included?
Super Mario 3D All-Starsis a bundle of three classic Mario games in one exciting package. The games included areSuper Mario 64,Super Mario Sunshine, andSuper Mario Galaxy. It is also worth noting that this will be the first time all of these classic games will be playable on the Switch, allowing veteran players to relive re-live these iconic games while also introducing them to a whole new generation of players on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.
To the uninitiated,Super Mario 64has been ported to other Nintendo consoles ever since its first release back in 1996 on the Nintendo 64. On the other hand,Super Mario Sunshinebecame the flagship Mario game on the Nintendo GameCube back in 2002, andSuper Mario Galaxywas released to the Nintendo Wii in 2007. Unfortunately, its 2010 sequel,Super Mario Galaxy 2is not included in the bundle, and it is currently unclear whether Nintendo has any plans of releasing it to the Switch sometime in the future.
Changes From the Original Games
For those wondering on whether these games are just mere ports or remasters of the original would be happy to know that Nintendo will be introducing some modern upgrades to the entire collection. However, it is worth noting that the graphics, apart from some touch-ups, would remain the same, and the gameplay will be faithful to their original counterparts. ForSuper Mario Galaxy,Nintendo is making motion-controls optional, which means that the game will be supporting multiple controller options for all three games.
Furthermore, it has been revealed thatSuper Mario 3D All-Starswill be including a music player mode, allowing players to listen to various songs from the three Mario games included. According to Nintendo,the music player will feature over 170 songsto celebrate the 24 years of 3D Mario history. Some tunes that players should expect to here include the likes of Dire, Dire Docks, Bianco Hills, and the Honey Bee Kingdom on the go, to name a few.
Release Date, Price, and Pre-Order Bonuses
During Nintendo’s announcement ofSuper Mario 3D All-Stars,the company revealed that the game will launch on the Switch on July 23, 2025, which is just over two weeks after it was first revealed. As previously stated, the release will be limited, and the physical and digital versions of the game will only be available until August 10, 2025. As far as price is concerned,Super Mario 3D All-Starswill be available for the standard price of $59.99and will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch.
Now, players who pre-orderSuper Mario 3D All-Starswill be receivingsome physical goodiessuch as three sets of magnets, each will feature the three games from the collection. Each magnet sheet will also include 10 themed magnets that will feature fan-favorite characters such as F.L.U.D.D and Rosalina. Additionally, those who will pre-order at Walmart will receive three sheets of themed stickers. On the other hand, GameStop is offering themed Joy-Con covers that will include three classically-designed Marios.
Super Mario 3D All-Starsis set to release on August 06, 2025, exclusively to the Nintendo Switch.
