Super Mario Expeditions

Super Mario Expeditions is an upcoming 3D collect-a-thon platforming game for the Nintendo Switch, developed by Intelligent Systems and Seashiba Studios. 
== Plot ==
=== Prologue ===
The game begins with Captain Toad and his brigade exploring an ancient temple they've just discovered. Within this temple, they find a giant emblem containing eight star-like crystals and decide to take them for the upcoming Mushroom Festival. However, this causes the temple to collapse. Luckily, the toads make it out alive and proceed to stuff the emblem in their spaceship. Meanwhile, Kamek takes note of this and reports it to Bowser, saying this could be their chance of taking over the kingdom.
A few days later, Mario and Luigi are seen in their house, preparing for the festival, bringing their hammers with them just in case Bowser decides to capture the princess again. Eventually, the Mario brothers reach Toad Town, which has been completely adorned with stands, games, and decorations. Soon they make it to the castle, where Princess Toadstool has been shipped a giant cake for the festival. However, shortly after, the Koopalings and Bowser Jr. jump out of the cake and call upon their troops and airships, one of them carrying the king koopa himself.
As the troops search for the jewels while causing havoc throughout town, the Mario Brothers try to reach Bowser's airship by using one of the cannons on Peach's castle. They then try to defeat them like they usually do. However, Bowser has already gathered the eight Star Jewels, thus making their attacks pointless. Soon, he uses a final blow against the plumbers, sending them in different directions. However, this causes the emblem to shatter, scattering the jewels all across the kingdom. Slightly devastated by the result, Bowser captures Peach and commands his troops to retreat. A tiny, robot-like creature falls off one of the airships as the screen fades to black.
It soon cuts to Mario laying unconsciously near a flowing river in what looks to be a small forest. He wakes up and begins to wander around mindlessly. It's not long before the robot from earlier falls down and lands on his head. The robot boots themselves up, but is then startled and runs off into the woods. After chasing them for a while, Mario tries to tell him that he's friendly. Soon, the robot calms down, introducing themselves as Gybi. He claims that Bowser has shattered the emblem protecting eight Star Jewels and is now searching for them to rule the kingdom, and that one of them is located deep in this forest. The player is then given the choice to either go deeper in the woods or find the exit, unlocking the world they've chosen.
== Gameplay ==
Super Mario Expeditions is known for trying to stray away from the usual formula of the Mario series, as seen with its interconnected worlds and slightly higher emphasis on combat. The entire game is once again separated into worlds, but unlike most other Mario games, its "levels" or sub-areas are easily accessible without the use of a hub world. The method of unlocking new worlds and levels is also different, as one has to complete a certain area, mostly a castle, in order to unlock said location. It uses the structure of Super Mario Odyssey and a plenty of elements from (most notably Super Mario 3D World), while also having elements of its own.
Combat also plays a slightly bigger role in this game, as now the player has five methods of attack: Jump, Weapon, Power-Up, Buddy, and Special. Jumps can be performed simply by stomping on the enemy's head. Weapon attacks tend to vary depending on the type of weapon. Power-Up attacks can only be used when equipped, and also vary depending on the item. Buddies are similar to power-ups, but are weakened when hit, just like the player. Finally, specials are natural body attacks that can be performed anywhere but the head. Some attacks may be exclusive to a certain geode.
Regardless of what character the player chooses to play as, each of them will have a set of 3 Heart Points, or HP, by default, 4 if they have a power-up equipped. They will lose a heart point every time they are hit, and once they lose all of their HP, they lose 20 coins and have to respawn at the nearest checkpoint. 
Speaking of which, the amount of Coins collected in each world make up the player's total, which they can use to buy items, boosts, and geodes from shops, funding upgrades to Toad Town, and mini-game tickets. Geodes are special equipable items that unlock new abilities, as well as boosts to pre-existing moves for Mario and the gang to use.
== Characters ==
=== Playable ===
Character	Description 	Weapon 	Stats	Unlocked By
Mario 	The kingdom's famed heroic red plumber is back on another adventure! This time, not only does he have to save Princess Peach from the clutches of Bowser once again, he is also given the task of gathering the eight Star Jewels and returned them to their rightful place, wherever that might be.	Hammer 	
Special: None
Weakness: None	Initial
Luigi 	Mario's younger yet taller green brother, often overshadowed by his bro's heroic social status. Regardless, he proceeds to join Mario on his quest, most notably because unlike their past journeys, Luigi has an actual role to play in it, though is unsure why. 	Poltergust 3000	
Special: High Jump
Weakness: Slipperiness	Dark-Moon Mansion
Blue Toad	A rather smart and courageous toad who's considered exceptionally smarter than the other members of his species, and has had a past of aiding Mario and the gang on their adventures. Recently, he's been studying engineering and has even rebuilt the F.L.U.D.D to help him. 	F.L.U.D.D. 2.0 	
Special: Fast Speeds 
Weakness: Low Jump	Location
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=== NPCs ===
Character	Description
Gybi 	A small yet knowledgeable robot-like creature who acts Mario and the gang's companion throughout the entire game. He seems to know almost everything about anything, and is willing to share that information to the player. The only thing he truly doesn't know about is his past...
== Worlds ==
World 	Description 	Sub-Areas 	Bosses
Mushroom Plains	A usually peaceful meadow that contains the kingdom's capital Toad Town and the home of both the Mario Bros. and Princess Peach. It is considered an excellent location for those who are just starting off their adventure.	Toad Town 	Goomboss, Boom Boom
Acorn Forest 	A lush green woodland that is home to a variety of species, both big and small. It is also makes great ambience for work or any other spare activities, as long as you avoid the posionous aspects of the forest. 	Dark Woods	Posioned Wiggler, King Boo
=== Sub-Worlds ===
== Items ==
Item	Description
== Enemies ==
See Super Mario Expeditions/Enemies.
== Bosses ==
=== Mini-Bosses ===
Mini-Boss	Description
=== Bosses ===
Boss	Description
== Trivia ==
* This game seems to be inspired by Bowser's Fury, as well as various other fan-made Mario games (most notably, Super Mario Altered.)
* It was considered one of Pikapatch's earliest game ideas on Fantendo, and decided to update it.
Category:Stubs
Category:Mario Games
Category:Mario (series)