Most of the attention devoted toSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyhas been focused on the latter, which makes sense as it is the new content. As the game gets closer to its release date, more details are emerging aboutBowser’s Fury. First, a few details about thestory and gameplay forBowser’s Furywere revealed, and now there is information on how the Bowser and Bowser Jr. Amiibo will work in the game.
Nintendo announced that the Bowser and Bowser Jr. Amiibo would be restocked to coincide with the release ofSuper Mario 3D World. The company previously revealed somedetails about other Amiibo and how they will work in the game, with the Cat Mario Amiibo providing players with an invincible White Cat Mario power-up, while the Cat Peach Amiibo provides a random power-up for the player. When Nintendo revealed that information, it only alluded to the fact that other Amiibo were compatible, without saying what they did. Now, it turns out that the Bowser and Bowser Jr. Amiibo do something unique.
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If players pick up the Bowser Amiibo and tap it in while playingBowser’s Fury, they will summon Fury Bowser, likely forcing an encounter with the King of Koopas. Using the Bowser Jr. Amiibo will set off a “shockwave attack,” though just who is delivering the shockwave isn’t immediately clear, it would make sense if it was Bowser Jr., as he does accompany the player in Bowser’s Fury. These Amiibo don’t have the same functionality inSuper Mario 3D World, and will function like other regular Amiibo in that game.
With the addition ofBowser’s Fury, players will have an entirely new world to explore, and whileNintendo has saidBowser’s Furyisn’t terribly long, it does appear to be a full experience. Adding in little touches like unique Amiibo functionality might not sway fans one way or the other, but it shows that Nintendo is thinking about ways to make the new content inviting. Allowing players to jump right intoBowser’s Furyat launch is another good decision.
The push withSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyis definitely to get fans to the fun stuff right away, and with the addition ofonline co-op modes for3D WorldandBowser’s Fury,there will be plenty for players to do right off the bat.
Nintendo is going all-in on the Mario 35th Anniversary celebrations, particularly around this release, with a new special edition for theNintendo Switch using Mario’s iconic color scheme. The new Switch variant releases on February 12, the same day asSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furydrops. It will definitely be a busy day for Nintendo fans.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furywill be available on Nintendo Switch on February 12.
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