Super Mario REWIND (2024)

The game’s logo
I tried to put Bowser with the final chapter, but Fandom hates me so he’s up here.
The game’s box art.
 
Developer(s): Nintendo/ Studio 2 & Studio S
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Release Date (America/Japan): October 16, 2024 (with Nintendo Switch 2)
Release Date (Europe): October 19, 2024 (with Nintendo Switch 2)
Release Date (Australia): October 29, 2024 (with Nintendo Switch 2)
== Gameplay ==
Super Mario: REWIND works the same as most 3D Mario games, but it would have 2 twists:
First of all, it would be open world, and at random times in the game, it would rewind, fast forward, or pause because of the contraption Bowser built. You could also do this with your new companion, Cog.
== Actions ==
Walk: Left Joystick
Run: Left Joystick + Y
Jump: A/B
Double Jump: A/B x2
Dive: A/B + L/ZL
Somersault: L/ZL
Backflip: A/B + R/ZR
Ground-Pound: A/B + Left Joystick (Down)
Spin: X/Y (can also be used in the air)
Pick Up/Throw: Y
Fast Forward Time: Right Joystick (Up)
Rewind Time: Right Joystick (Down)
Pause Time: L/ZL + R/ZR
Pause Menu: +/-
== Playable Characters ==
Mario:
An all rounder character. No special abilities and is great for beginners.
Luigi:
A slightly faster character. He has a higher jump, but is slightly weaker than Mario. Most likely not the best character to play as.
Peach:
The 2nd slowest character. She can float in the air with her dress for up to 10 seconds if you hold down the A or B button, even being able to pause ground-pounds to float. She has slightly higher jumps than Mario, but lower than Luigi’s. She’s an average character.
Wario:
The slowest character. He can dash forward with his shoulder by pressing X while running. He has the lowest jump, and the most powerful ground-pound. He’s half-strong, and half-weak.
Waluigi:
The fastest character. He has the same jump height as Luigi, and can swing a tennis racket by pressing X.
You can switch your character any time you want, even in boss battles. You just need to press the pause menu button (+/-), and then select the “Characters” icon.
== Multiplayer ==
You simply play with 2-5 friends or family members. This goes for online as well, except with strangers.
== Items ==
Coin:
An item that you collect through NPC conversations, or breaking blocks. If you get 100, it will increase the amount of time Cog can fast forward/rewind time by 5 seconds.
Coin Stack:
An item that you can obtain through NPC conversations. If you collect them, they increase the amount of time Cog can fast forward/rewind time by 1 minute.
Time Star:
An item that you can obtain through NPC conversations, and defeating bosses. It can increase the amount of time Cog can fast forward/rewind time by 2 minutes.
(I’m not listing enemies cuz that would take FOREVER)
== Story ==
The game starts with Bowser building a new machine. He finishes about 10 seconds after the cutscene started.
Bowser: My Wind-o-Matic is complete! I’m a genius!
Kamek would then fly in on his broom.
Kamek: Gimme that!
Bowser: You can rewind, fast forward, and PAUSE time with that!
Kamek then uses it to fast forward 15 seconds.
Kamek: This technology is outstanding! I raised you well, Bowser.
The screen would zoom out of Bowser’s castle, and then scroll towards Mario’s house, eventually going into it, where we see Mario sleeping. Luigi would run downstairs and shake Mario’s shoulders.
Luigi: Wake up! Wake up! We need to go to Coconut Mall!
Mario would wake up and wipe his eyes.
Mario: Bu..but why?
Luigi: Daisy’s birthday is tomorrow! I haven’t gone shopping yet!
Mario: Oh…Well let’s-a-go!
He would then jump off the couch and run out the door, then would notices it’s raining heavy outside. This is where the gameplay starts. The player would be instructed to go to Peach’s castle. On your way, a new character would be flying by. He is a clock with eyes, arms and legs. He would notice you and start talking.
Clock: Heya! The name’s Cog! How ya goin’?
The player would have 2 options for dialogue. They would be:
Oh, I’m going to Peach’s castle. Wanna join?
Who are you?
If you chose the first option, he would say:
Of course I do! I love meeting new people!
If you chose the second option, he would say:
Oh, I can rewind time, fast forward time, and PAUSE time! Could I join ya?
Also, if you chose the second option, after Cog said his line, the player’s character would nod their head. Then, he would say:
Great!
You would then go farther, eventually reaching Peach’s castle. Then you would enter it. Peach would notice the player and Cog, then she’d walk towards the player.
Peach: Hey! Who is that guy next to you?
She would then be added to the “Characters” list on the pause menu.
Cog: Oh, the name’s Cog! I can rewind time, fast forward time, and PAUSE time!
Peach: You sound cool! What did you guys need me for?
(Player): Oh, we just wanted to visit.
Bowser would then be seen on his airship in one of the windows in Peach’s castle. Peach would then see this.
Peach: Bowser’s here! Look out the window!
The player’s character would then look out the window and jump up, and Cog would spin his arms around.
Cog: Hippity-hip-hop-hop!! This ain’t a good sight!
Bowser would then jump out of his airship and burst through the door in Peach’s castle.
Bowser: Well, well, well! If it isn’t Mario and his little posse of.…
He would then notice Cog.
Bowser:.…A SENTIENT CLOCK?!?! Anyway, I’ve built a contraption that can rewind time, fast forward time, and PAUSE time! The rewind and fast forward BOTH work for 15 seconds! Bwahahaha!
Cog: Hey! I’ve got those same powers! But, I work for 20 seconds instead of 15.
Bowser: Nobody asked you, Cogsworth!
Cog: Okay, okay. Fine by me!
Bowser: See ya on the flip-side, chumps! Bwahahaha!
He would then slam the door shut and jump back up to his airship, then he would fly away. Then, Wario would come in, in a panic.
Wario: Guys, guys! I’m not here to hijack the kingdom or anything! I just wanted to tell you; BOWSER IS BACK!!
Cog: We know, chubbs.
Wario: Hey! Don’t call me that or imma split ya in-a-2!
Peach: Calm down, Wario! We’re going to stop him!
Wario: Okay, okay, I’ll settle myself down. I just want to join you guys. So, can I?
Cog: Fine by me, “Wario”. Did I get it right?
Wario: Yes, yes. Just don’t call me chubbs again!
They would all burst out of the door as Cog pauses time. Then the logo would come on screen. Then you would hear Mario scream “Super Mario Rewind!!!!”.
== Chapter 1: Petey’s Wrath ==
Then, the player would wander around the Mushroom Kingdom, encountering various NPCs, enemies, and items. Some NPCs will give you coins, Time Stars, and coin stacks. Then, you would see something in a Koopa Clown Car flying in the distance. As the player explores more, the person in the clown car would come closer. It would eventually come close enough to where the player could see who it is: Petey Piranha! Petey Piranha would then jump out of his clown car and slam onto the ground. Then, boss battle music would start playing. Once it starts, his legs would grow slightly. He would breathe a fireball. You would need to spin to dodge it. If you do, Petey would fall over. Once he gets back up, his legs would grow slightly more, then he would slam onto the ground, creating a massive shockwave. You would need to double jump to dodge it. Cog’s arms would then start spinning.
Cog: Hippity-hip-hop-hop!! You guys are tough!!
Then, Petey Piranha would breathe 5 giant fireballs in the air, creating a giant crater in between him and the player. Then, his legs would grow way more. Then, he would stomp on the ground, increasing the crater’s length. You would need to jump to dodge him, then double jump, and ground pound on one of his feet. If you do, Petey Piranha’s legs would shrink back to normal size. Then, he would disappear into 4 Time Stars. Then, the player would need to collect them. If they do, Cog would fast forward time, sending you to the next kingdom, the Oasis Kingdom.
== Chapter 1: King Pokey’s Carnage ==
The speed of Cog’s fast forward ability launched the player’s character would fall on their face. Then they would get up and look around the Oasis Kingdom. The player would wander around, see some enemies, NPCs, and items. The NPCs would give you Time Stars, coins, and coin stacks. 
Eventually, while the player was wandering around, a crown would start popping out of the ground. Eventually, they would see eyes, then the full body of King Pokey would come out of the ground. Then, the different spike balls that make up his body would circle around the player. The player would need to spin to reflect them. If you did, they would hit King Pokey’s head, then they would come back together and make up his body again. Then, his spikes would shoot off of his body segments, which would need to be ground pounded to dodge. If you do, they will go inside of King Pokey, then knock him down, eventually popping back out on his body. Cog’s arms would spin around.
Cog: Hippity-hip-hop-hop!! He’s spooky!!
Then, more body segments would come out of the ground. You would need to spin in front of them to knock them away, eventually hitting King Pokey’s body segments off, which would make him disappear into 5 Time Stars. They would need to be collected. If they are, Cog would then fast forward time into the next kingdom, the Pirate Sea Kingdom.
== Chapter 3: Captain Bones’ Bamboozlement ==
The speed of Cog’s abilities would once again make the player land in their face. Once they get up, they’d be in the ocean, but they could still go back and into the sand.
Cog: Wowie! We’re in da beach now!
A Parabones would then fly in.
Parabones: Oh, this ain’t just no beach! This is the Pirate Sea Kingdom! There are always pirates driving their ships around! And we have one…that’s kinda rude to say the least.
Cog: Aw, man! I’ve always wanted to go the beach!
The Parabones would then fly away. You would then wander around more, encounter NPCs that give you items, encounter enemies, and encounter items. Suddenly, another pirate ship, bigger than the others, would crash onto the sea and start being drove around. Eventually, it would be drove toward the player.
Cog: Might needa get in da water to see who dat is!
If you get in the water and swim toward the pirate ship, you would then need to double jump to get on the ship. Then, you would see a Captain Bones. He would notice you, and then point his sword at you,
Captain Bones: Arr!
He would then loom towards his crew.
Captain Bones: Load me Gatling Guns and cannons for ya captain, mateys!
He would then turn back to the player, and point his sword at them again.
Captain Bones: As for you, scallywag! We must battle to the death!
First, he would slash his sword at the player, and you need to jump to dodge it. Then, spin in front of it, which will make it launch into Captain Bones’ golden tooth, then knock it off.
Captain Bones: Ahh! Me tooth! Me good tooth! Scallywag!
He would then call his army, which would then shoot the canons and Gatling Guns at the player. You could jump on the bullets and cannonballs, you could spin in front of them, launching them at Captain Bones, or jump over them. If you hit Captain Bones, he’d then fall over. Once he gets up, a massive tidal wave would send the ship flying in the air, including Captain Bones’ head, eventually landing back on his body. He would then turn to his crew.
Captain Bones: Attack!!
His crew would then charge at the player, who would need to jump on each of them, which would have their bones go through the gaps in the floor on the ship. Then, Captain Bones would slash his sword in all directions. You would need to spin to dodge it. If you did, he would disappear into a treasure chest. The treasure chest would open and unleash coin stacks, coins and 5 Time Stars. Then, Cog would fast forward time into the next kingdom, the Haunted Kingdom.
== Chapter 4: King Boo’s Massacre ==
The speed of Cog’s abilities would once again have the player land on their face. Once they get up, they would see Boos. Peepas, a haunted mansion, and…Waluigi? Cog would see him, and be confused.
Cog: Hey! That looks like a skinnier Chubbs!
If you were playing as Wario, he would turn to Cog and angrily point at him.
If you walked towards Waluigi, he would notice you.
Waluigi: What’s the news? Wait! Don’t tell me! I need to tell you something! If you go into that haunted house, you NEED to be careful. King Boo’s in there!
He would then give you a Time Star.
Waluigi: I might need to join ya on your little adventure.
He would then be added to the “Characters” list on the pause menu.
The player’s character would then nod their head.
Cog: Sure ya can!
Waluigi: How’s that clock talking?
Cog: Oh, it’s nothin!
Waluigi: Never mind that, we need to get going!
The player would then need to wander around, encountering Boos, other ghosts, items, and NPCs.
Cog: Maybe we should go into dat haunted mansion!
The player would then need to walk into the haunted mansion, where they see more Boos and other ghosts, and King Boo at the very back. The player would then need to walk toward him. If they do, King Boo would notice them, and then slap his tongue onto the ground. The player would then need to ground pound on it. If you do, he would become dizzy for 5 seconds. When he snaps out of it, 5 Boos would pop out of his body and lick the player and steal 20 coins. Once they disappear, you would need to jump on his crown, so he would fall over. Once he gets back up, he would disappear, then appear behind the player, who would need to spin in front of him so he would return to his normal spot. His final attack would be him spinning his tongue in all directions. You would need to double jump, then ground pound to defeat him. If you do, he would disappear into 5 Time Stars. Once you collect them, Cog fast forwards time into the next kingdom, the Glacier Kingdom.
== Chapter 5: Abominable Bash ==
This time, instead of landing on your face, the speed of Cog’s ability would have you slip on the ground and land on your rear. Once the character gets up, they would almost fall again, but keep their balance, and look around the Glacier Kingdom. They see Cooligans sliding around, Snow Koopas walking around, and Freeze Piranhas breathing cold air. Cog would then spin his arms around. 
Cog: Hippity-hip-hop-hop! It’s c-c-c-cold!
The player would wander around, but the ground would be slipperier. They would encounter NPCs, enemies and items. As the player wanders around more, they would see the ice crack more and more. After about 3 minutes of it cracking, it would open a hole in the ground. Then, the player would see the Abominable Snowgoomba standing above them. He would then try to stomp on the player. You would need to jump to dodge him, then ground pound on his foot. If you do, he would fall over, creating another large hole in the ground. Then, while he’s still on the ground, you could ground pound on his stomach, making him nearly fall through the hole, but he would bite the edge, and then jump up, making the hole bigger. While he’s still biting the edge, jump on his head so he will fall in the hole, and then 5 Time Stars would pop out of the hole. Once you collect them, Cog would fast forward time into the next kingdom, the Forest Kingdom.
== Chapter 6: Corrupt Kong’s Rage ==
The speed of Cog’s abilities would once again have the player land on their face. Once they get up, they would immediately see Diddy Kong flying around with his Jetpack, along with Goombas and Koopas walking, Piranha Plants chomping, and Lakitus throwing Spinies.
Cog: I’ve neva been in a forest before!
As the player wanders around, they would talk to NPCs, collect items, and defeat enemies. Diddy Kong would continue flying around, but he would also be seen shooting laser beams out of his eyes, destroying the landscape. He would eventually fly toward the player and shoot a laser beams at the player. You would need to spin in front of them to reflect them, which would then hit Diddy Kong in the face, knocking him over. 
Diddy Kong: My master K. Rool has sent me to destroy you.
Once he gets back up, he blasts upward in his Jetpack, and then hovers above the player for a few seconds, eventually flying back to where he was, and then lands on the ground. He would then walk towards the player and whack them with his tail. You would need to spin to avoid the attack, or jump over his tail. If you spin, he will get knocked over again. He will fly back up with his Jetpack. Then, he would stretch out his arm and punch the player in the face. You need to spin to dodge it, and if you do, it will hit Diddy Kong in the face, but it won’t defeat him. It will instead have him snap out of his hypnotization. He would the land on the ground and give the player a high-five. Then he would fly off while waving. Then, Cog would fast forward time into the next kingdom, the Skyward Kingdom.
== Chapter 7: Bowser Jr.’s Ruin ==
I tried to put Bowser Jr. at the bottom, but Fandom’s trying to make me mad so I just kept him up here.
Cog: You only gotta do this in a specific kingdom? I gotta do this on a daily basis! Lucky
As the player flies around, they would encounter enemies, NPCs and items. Suddenly, they would see a Clown Car flying around in the distance. Then, giant oxing gloves would come out of it and start punching something.
Cog: What’s dat guy punchin’?
Then, the player would fly around even more, with the clown car flying around more as well. Eventually, the clown car would reach the player, and Bowser Jr. is in it! He first sends the giant boxing gloves out of his clown car, punching the player. The gloves you need to be jumped on to be reflected. Bowser Jr. would then throw 4 Bob-Ombs at the player. You need to pick them up and throw them at Bowser Jr., which would knock him out of his clown car, but since he can float in the air, he immediately gets back in his clown car. Then, he would spin around in the clown car above the player. You need to walk away to dodge it. He will then slam onto the ground, and while he’s still on the ground, you need to ground pound on his head, which knocks him over. Once he gets in his clown car, he would then breathe 5 fireballs at the player. You need to spin in front of them to reflect them, then they’ll hit Bowser Jr, in the face, which will make him disappear into 5 Time Stars. Once you collect them, Cog would then fast forward time to the next kingdom, the Cyber Kingdom.
== Chapter 8: Mecha Bowser’s Butchery ==
The speed of Cog’s abilities would once again have the player land on their face. Once they get up, they’d see no enemies, no NPCs, just destroyed skyscrapers, destroyed cars, and Mecha Bowser in the distance.
Cog: Where’s da mean people? Or da nice people?
As the player wanders around more, Mecha Bowser would destroy more skyscrapers, cars and houses. Then, he would breathe fire at a skyscraper. Eventually, while he’s destroying the city, he would come to the player, and Cog would notice him.
Cog: Oh, there’s da mean people! But it’s just a person.
Bowser (Controlling the Mech): Just a person?! Oh, I’ll teach you!
He then tries to stomp on the player and Cog. You need to double jump and ground pound on his foot. If you do, he would fall backwards and crush more skyscrapers and cars. Once he gets up, the mech would breathe 5 large fireballs. You need to spin in front of them to reflect them, which would then hit the head off of Mecha Bowser, where we see Bowser controlling the mech.
Bowser: Really? You gotta destroy my mech?!
He would get super mad, and then ground pound with the mech, creating a gaping hole in between him and the player. It would also smash more skyscrapers and cars, with almost all of them being gone. Once he gets back up, he would transform the mech into a shell, and then start spinning around the hole, which would destroy the rest of the skyscrapers and cars. You need to walk in the opposite direction to dodge it. Once he transforms the mech back into its normal form, he would breathe 1 large fireball upward, which would then crash onto the ground. If you ground pound in front of it, it would hit Mecha Bowser, destroying the rest of it, leaving only Bowser, who fell over. Once he gets back up, he’d get super mad.
Bowser: See ya on the flip side, chump! Bwahahaha!
The remains of the mech would disappear into 5 Time Stars. Once you collect them, Cog would fast forward time into the next kingdom, the Sweet Kingdom.
== Chapter 9: Lady Lollipop’s Lavishness ==
Instead of the player landing on their face, their feet would sink into the ground, since the entrance is made out of marshmallows. Once you get out of the entrance, the player would look around the Sweet Kingdom, seeing Cupcake Goombas, Macaron Troopas, Lollipop Piranhas, and more.
Cog: Wow! I wish I had a mouth to eat alla dis!
They would then see various NPCs, such as talking candy canes, talking chocolate bars, and talking marshmallows. And in the distance, you would see candy cane beams bending around the kingdom, presumably coming from a giant lollipop.
Cog: What’s dat candy cane lookin’ stuff ova dere? 
The player’s character would shrug.
As the player wanders around, they would encounter enemies, NPCs, and items. And the candy cane beam from earlier would be coming closer.
Cog: I wanna eat dat stretchy candy cane stuff! You’re lucky you gotta mouth!
The player can then see who is making the candy cane beams, Lady Lollipop. Lady Lollipop then notices the player. Then she blasts a candy cane beam at them. If the player spins in front of it, the beam will launch towards her face and hit her.
Lady Lollipop: What has brought you into MY kingdom, exactly?
Cog: My powas!
Lady Lollipop: But…you’re a clock…
Cog: Yep! What’s ya point?
Lady Lollipop: Let’s just get back to fighting!
She then would shoot a longer candy cane beam at the player, then it would wrap around the player. It would start squishing the player, stealing their coins. You have to mash the A button to get out of it. Once you get out, you need to double jump and then ground pound to knock her down. Once she gets up, she would shoot a longer candy cane beam, which would lift up the whole kingdom. You need to double jump, then ground pound so she’ll put it down. Also, it would make her fell down again. Once she gets back up, she would extend her tongue into a giant candy cane. While it’s out, ground pound on it, nd she will disappear into 5 Time Stars. Once you collect them, Cog would fast forward time into the next kingdom, the Volcanic Kingdom.
== Chapter 10: Charvaargh’s Calamity ==
The speed of Cog’s abilities would once again make the player land on their face. Once they get up, they would look around the Volcanic Kingdom, and see Bob-ombs, Kab-ombs, Lava Bubbles, and a Bone Lift (or Segmented Platform in NSMB) wrapping around the volcano, where you can see a Charvaargh sleeping inside of.
Cog: I’m already burnin’ up! I liked that candy place more!
As the player wanders around, they wouldn’t encounter any NPCs, just enemies in items. You would eventually need to walk up the volcano.
Cog: Maybe take da Bone Lift!
You then need to jump on the Bone Lift, which will take you on a ride to the top of the volcano. The loud noises of the Bone Lift rattling would wake it up and make it chomp towards the player. You then need to ground pound on the volcano to make Charvaargh go down farther. He would then breathe 5 large fireballs upwards, which would crash towards the player. You need to spin to reflect them. If you do, they would go back down and hit Charvaargh, making him go down farther in the volcano, where a trap is. The trap would leave him in the same spot unless you ground pound the volcano again, where he will fall all the way through the volcano. Then, 5 Time Stars would pop out of the volcano. Once you collect them, Cog would fast forward time to the last kingdom, the Koopa Kingdom.
== Chapter 11: The Final Fight ==
The speed of Cog’s abilities would have the player land on their face (I know it’s repetitive but this is the final chapter). Once they get up, they would look around and see just enemies. No NPCs or items.
Cog: So, just mean people? No nice people OR collecty-thingies? Anyhow, maybe we should go in that castle up there on the hill!
The player would then need to run up the hill toward Bowser’s Castle, and on the hill, you would see 10 of every enemy from all previous kingdoms. Once you get to the castle, there would be a straight line to walk through. This would last for about a minute and a half. Once you finally get to the end, you would go into the door and see Bowser torturing his army. He would then notice you,
Bowser: Well, well, well! It’s all come to THIS.
Cog: Come to what?
Bowser: WAR. THIS. IS. WAR!!!!
He would then turn towards his army.
Bowser: ATTACK!!!!!
His entire army would then charge toward the player. You would need to mash the A button so they could run off. Then, Bowser would breathe 10 gigantic fireballs upward, which would crash onto the ground, creating a gaping crater in between the player and Bowser. He would then breathe a huge singular column of fire (idk how else to describe it) at the player. You would need to spin to dodge it, and if you do, it would hit Bowser in the face. But, Cog got caught in the column of fire, and was completely destroyed. The player’s character would notice this, and would become devastated.
(Player Character): No! Cog! We had such a great adventure! Why go now?!
Bowser would then start laughing maniacally. He would then get in his shell and start spinning around. You need to spin in front of him to dodge, which would knock him backwards, making him pop out of his shell. He would then run toward the player and grab them. You would need to mash A to get out, and then spin to knock him backward again, making him fall into the lava. Then, Cog would pop out of the lava. And the player’s character would be shocked.
Cog: Bet ya weren’t expectin’ me! Ha!
He would then high-five the player’s character. He would then fast forward time to the credits.
The credits would roll, and ad the end of the credits, you would see this picture:
== Trivia ==
Cog moved from the Cap Kingdom to the Mushroom Kingdom when he was younger, and while he was there, he became great friends with Cappy
Lady Lollipop is Kamek’s younger sister
Lady Lollipop was Peach’s teacher before Lady Lollipop became evil
I can’t come up with anything else 🤷‍♂️