Super Mario Bros. WonderRated
At a glance
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch (src: ESRB) |
|---|---|
| ESRB rating | E (ESRB record) |
| Ways to play | Single-player; local & online multiplayer (verify) |
First 10 minutes
For kids who get upset by losing, choose Yoshi or Nabbit, who don't take damage from enemies (Nintendo Support). On the Switch 2 Edition, turn on Assist Mode from the title screen (Nintendo Support). Nobody on our team has played the opening yet.
Sensory scale
Each item is scored from 0 to 3: 0 = None; 1 = Mild, or can be turned off; 2 = Frequent; 3 = Intense and can’t be avoided. “Not enough info yet” means we couldn’t find good evidence, so we didn’t guess. For “Ease of stopping”, a higher score means it’s harder to stop.
Mode: Solo play
| What we check | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing or strobe effects | Not enough info yet | No game-specific source. Nintendo's general photosensitivity warning applies. Wonder Flower effects are undocumented. Source for Flashing or strobe effects, Solo play Still checking: Review the Wonder Flower sequences for flashing. |
| Sudden loud sounds | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Sudden loud sounds, Solo play |
| Timers or time pressure | 0 of 3 | IGN: levels can be completed without time limits. Source for Timers or time pressure, Solo play |
| Failure and losing | 1 of 3 | Yoshi and Nabbit take no damage from enemies but can fall into pits (Nintendo; FGD). The Switch 2 Edition adds an Assist Mode that prevents all damage. Source for Failure and losing, Solo play |
| Difficulty spikes | 2 of 3 | Levels range from 'cheerful strolls' to 'fist-eatingly difficult gauntlets' (Guardian). FGD: you can see how hard a level is before you start it. Source for Difficulty spikes, Solo play Still checking: Are the hard levels optional? Not confirmed. |
| Scary content and jump scares | 0 of 3 | FGD lists No Jump Scares. Common Sense Media: cartoonish enemies. Source for Scary content and jump scares, Solo play |
| Screen motion and camera speed | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Screen motion and camera speed, Solo play |
| Competition and online strangers | 0 of 3 | Solo play has no other players. Source for Competition and online strangers, Solo play |
| Ease of stopping | 1 of 3 | FGD lists frequent checkpoints, not save-anywhere. Source for Ease of stopping, Solo play |
| Reading load and text speed | 0 of 3 | FGD lists Simple Minimal Reading. Source for Reading load and text speed, Solo play |
Mode: Multiplayer (local or online)
| What we check | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flashing or strobe effects | Not enough info yet | No game-specific source. Nintendo's general photosensitivity warning applies. Wonder Flower effects are undocumented. Source for Flashing or strobe effects, Multiplayer (local or online) Still checking: Review the Wonder Flower sequences for flashing. |
| Sudden loud sounds | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Sudden loud sounds, Multiplayer (local or online) |
| Timers or time pressure | 0 of 3 | IGN: levels can be completed without time limits. Source for Timers or time pressure, Multiplayer (local or online) |
| Failure and losing | 1 of 3 | Yoshi and Nabbit take no damage from enemies but can fall into pits (Nintendo; FGD). The Switch 2 Edition adds an Assist Mode that prevents all damage. Source for Failure and losing, Multiplayer (local or online) |
| Difficulty spikes | 2 of 3 | Levels range from 'cheerful strolls' to 'fist-eatingly difficult gauntlets' (Guardian). FGD: you can see how hard a level is before you start it. Source for Difficulty spikes, Multiplayer (local or online) Still checking: Are the hard levels optional? Not confirmed. |
| Scary content and jump scares | 0 of 3 | FGD lists No Jump Scares. Common Sense Media: cartoonish enemies. Source for Scary content and jump scares, Multiplayer (local or online) |
| Screen motion and camera speed | Not enough info yet | No source. Source for Screen motion and camera speed, Multiplayer (local or online) |
| Competition and online strangers | 1 of 3 | Can play online with friends 'or even strangers'. Knocked-out players can be rescued without losing a life (IGN). ESRB: In-Game Purchases. Common Sense Media: prompts to buy Nintendo Switch Online. Source for Competition and online strangers, Multiplayer (local or online) Still checking: Check what online strangers can see and do. |
| Ease of stopping | 1 of 3 | FGD lists frequent checkpoints, not save-anywhere. Source for Ease of stopping, Multiplayer (local or online) |
| Reading load and text speed | 0 of 3 | FGD lists Simple Minimal Reading. Source for Reading load and text speed, Multiplayer (local or online) |
Concerns to check
Surreal 'Wonder' effects; losing lives (check easy characters)
Bright or flashing effectsFailure or difficulty
Where to buy
Nintendo eShop / Amazon: buy link coming soon.
PC store (e.g. Green Man Gaming, Fanatical, Humble): buy link coming soon.
Other stores: buy link coming soon.
Sources
- Cyber Safety Project wholesome list
- ESRB rating record
- Family Gaming Database accessibility report
- Common Sense Media review
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