Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Nintendo Switch

Super Mario 3D All-Stars for Nintendo Switch is a compilation of three iconic 3D Mario platformers: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy, released in 2020 to celebrate Mario’s 35th anniversary. The collection offers players the chance to relive these beloved titles, each originally released on different Nintendo consoles. While the core gameplay of each title remains faithful to the originals, the compilation includes several enhancements, such as updated resolutions and optimized controls for the Switch.

Key Features:

• Super Mario 64: Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996, Super Mario 64 revolutionized 3D gaming with its open-world level design and precise platforming mechanics. Players explore Peach’s Castle, collecting Power Stars in various stages to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. The Switch version runs at a higher resolution (960x720) and offers smoother visuals while preserving the game’s original charm.

• Super Mario Sunshine: Released for the GameCube in 2002, Super Mario Sunshine takes Mario to the tropical Isle Delfino, where he must clear his name after being wrongfully accused of vandalism. Using the FLUDD (Flash Liquidizer Ultra Dousing Device), players must clean up the island, defeat enemies, and collect Shine Sprites. The Switch version runs at 1080p in docked mode and 720p in handheld, offering a crisper experience with improved visuals and optimized controls, including support for the Switch’s Joy-Con gyroscope aiming.

• Super Mario Galaxy: Originally released for the Wii in 2007, Super Mario Galaxy takes Mario into outer space, where he must travel between galaxies to rescue Princess Peach and defeat Bowser. The game introduces gravity-defying platforming, where players traverse small, spherical planets. The Switch version includes HD visuals and updated controls that allow players to use motion controls or the Pro Controller, making it more accessible to modern audiences.

• Optimized Controls for Switch: Each game in the compilation has been updated with controls that suit the Nintendo Switch. For example, Super Mario Galaxy’s motion controls can be replicated using the Joy-Con or the touchscreen in handheld mode.

• Music Player Mode: The collection includes the full soundtracks from all three games, allowing players to listen to the iconic music from Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy at any time, even when the console is in sleep mode.

• Visual Enhancements: While the games maintain their original art styles, they benefit from improved resolution and smoother performance on the Switch, offering a refined experience for both new players and longtime fans.

• Limited-Time Release: The collection was released as a limited-time offering, available both digitally and physically until March 2021. This added an element of urgency for collectors and fans to secure a copy of the compilation.

Genre: Platformer, Action
Platform: Nintendo Switch