If my ROM hack can have Cat Mario, then my Super Mario World style levels in Super Mario Maker 2 should be able to have it too.
Super Mario Maker 2 Nintendo Direct Liveblog
As you know, in just over half an hour, a new Nintendo Direct will air. This Direct will focus on Super Mario Maker 2, and give more information on new content in said game. It’s a pretty surprising announcement given E3 is in under a month, though perhaps an understandable one given the sheer scale of Mario Maker 2 as a game.
And so just like with every previous Direct, we’ll be hosting a liveblog for it. In said liveblog, we’ll be giving our opinion on everything and anything shown off. That could be new game styles, level themes, mechanics or enemies, but either way, it’ll be commentary posted the second its shown in the video.
So if you’re interested in what we have to say, check out the presentation when it airs via the embedded players below:
Then read our actual liveblog entries for our thoughts on every one of the game’s new features. It’s gonna be great!
Liveblog
But at the same time, I'm heavily disappointed with the focus on the Mario 3D World theme. Those enemies and elements should be all styles, not just the 3D World one. If the fans can add Bullies and Cat Suits and clear pipes in fan games and hacks, then Nintendo has no excuse.
Overall, it was a pretty good presentation. I liked the multiplayer modes, those look great. Story mode is a nice addition too, as are some of the new course elements. Certainly more control with this one.
Nintendo Switch game vouchers are okay, but I care more about Mario Maker 2 stuff
So there's a limited edition one with a Nintendo Switch Online trial. Useful
You can tag courses for this mode if you want them to be seen more
Seriously though, this co-op/race stuff is a game changer.
Seems any course can be chosen here. Neat
Oh hey, multiplayer co-op/competitive races are possible
So your profile can be customised? Okay, seems weird
Being able to download courses is useful
Comments are a thing, even without Miiverse
Searching by tags looks helpful
Course World returns, as expected
Pom Pom is here. Cool. Love these boss returns
Hope cars aren't 3D World theme exclusive
Hope cars aren't 3D World theme exclusive
Track blocks are basically single snake blocks
Oh hey, beat blocks are in this game
Spike blocks + on/off pipe blocks are here
Warp boxes are a thing too
Looks good, but I want clear pipes in other styles
Oh, 3D World theme has stuff you can't use elsewhere. Damn
Themes and items transform at night
With a special 3-Up Moon that can wipe out enemies
You can make levels night themed
New songs for new themes!
Desert theme and snow theme in all styles!
100+ original levels? Sounds good.
Oh hey, you can play pre made levels too, earning coins to rebuild the castle.
Story mode?
Clear conditions! Awesome
Oh hey, you can work with friends to build courses together.
New sound effects were added.
New sound effects were added.
Banzai Bills can home in on Mario
Dry Bones shells can hop over lava
You can also stop the camera from scrolling too
Oh hey, vertical courses are here. Plus auto scrolling
Custom scroll looks great.
Water levels can be set freely now, and can change over time
Swinging claws look cool
You can change tracks and conveyer directions with switch blocks.
Angry Suns and Snake Blocks get mentioned here. Neat.
Slopes are simple to make, as expected.
Oh boy, you need a Switch Online membership to share online...
Basic intro now. Not sure anyone doesn't know this by this point.
It begins!
It begins!
Just under 2 minutes now!
Testing...
Well, it's starting soon! Maybe as well setup the liveblog...
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