Someone made a SNES-style version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and you can play it for free

As Nintendo fans count down the days until the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Bellabel Park on March 26, PC gamers can finally enjoy their first experience with Super Mario Bros. Wondercourtesy of a SNES-style free-to-play browser version of the game. Super Mario Bros. Wonder was originally released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in October 2023, and while an enhanced edition with additional content is slated to launch for Switch 2, PC audiences can instead enjoy a throwback experience with a fan-made online version of the critically acclaimed Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

The Super Mario Bros. franchise has delighted fans for decades, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder is the latest side-scrolling mainline in the long-running series. Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been praised for its stunningly vibrant graphics, especially during the Wonder Flower segments, and many were pleased with the new power-up abilities introduced to the game. With a number of players eagerly awaiting the new Bellabel Park content coming with the Switch 2 Edition, others on PC are ready to jump into the world of Super Mario Bros. Wonder for the first time with an old fashioned twist on the latest heavy hitter.

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder SNES version made by Fans is free to play in the browser

Itch.io game creator Shafox shared his incredible free browser version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder which not only features incredibly nostalgic SNES-era pixelated graphics, but also features classic sound effects and game-accurate music. Working as part of the Ninfox team, Shafox collaborated with artists deltonX3, SuperAlexMaker, Lmda, D3-03, Kaqdai and Archwyvernlord to transform the familiar world and characters from Super Mario Bros. Wonder with a beloved retro aesthetic. Musicians bunten and eNDee McLean helped bring the soundtrack of Wonder to the “demake” version of the game, while graphic designer and fellow developer golfinho helped convert Super Mario Bros. Wonder logo from its modern Switch version to a SNES-like redesign. The Super Mario Bros. Wonder the fan version on PC includes six playable levels, with the directional arrows, X and C keys being the only necessary controls.

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In addition to adorable recreations of the Wonder Flower effects, SNES style Super Mario Bros. Wonder fandemake also includes a boss level where players can fight against Bowser Jr. Players can also find a variety of pixelated enemies such as Goombas, power-ups including Fire Flower and Purple Flower Coins from Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Those who have tried the browser version of the Nintendo hit have applauded Shafox and the others who collaborated on the project, with some hoping to see a full-fledged SNES version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder released as a physical copy of a classic cartridge. A note on the free games page teases that more levels will be on the way, so retro gaming fans have been enjoying themselves Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Switch might want to keep an eye out for any updates on additions to this fan-made SNES edition of the game.

Fans have shown time and time again that they are more than happy to combine forces and reimagine their favorite games as either scaled-down or scaled-up remakes, with a balanced appreciation between old-school graphics and modern visuals. Super Mario Bros. The Wonder SNES fan game is a perfect example of audiences looking to combine the best of new and retro Nintendo releases, and it should come as no surprise that the Mario fandom is excited to see what Super Mario Bros. Wonder would have looked like it was released back during Nintendo's big IP run through the 90s. Players can enjoy the SNES version of the game now and can experience Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Bellabel Park when it is released on March 26.