Super Mario Fantasy

Super Mario Fantasy is a 3D Mario platforming game created by Nintendo and TremorLabs for the Nintendo Switch and FlexiCon in 2021. It is a fresh new installment in the 3D Mario franchise that takes place in a massive fantasy-based world. It takes inspiration from Super Mario 64 with its large levels, called Realms in this game.
== Plot ==
Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad attend the grand opening of the Mushroom Kingdom Museum. As they walk around, they discover an exhibit dedicated to Mario and Luigi and their adventures. Mario notices that some of the stories are being rewritten right in front of his eyes. The others don't believe him, telling him there is no such thing as magic. When Mario shows them a plaque which incorrectly states that Bowser rules the Mushroom Kingdom, the others simply say that "it has always been that way". Mario runs outside to discover that the Mushroom Kingdom has, in fact, been taken over by Bowser.
Suddenly a wizard version of Mario appears, telling Mario that reality has been altered and only he can notice it. They run back into the museum, which is slowly becoming more and more Bowser-themed. They run into Peach, Luigi and Toad, and Wizard Mario opens a portal which sucks in all of them.
The five of them wake up in Peach's castle- but out the window, they see a fantsay world filled with castles, and flying horses in the distance. Wizard Mario tells them they need to stop Bowser's magic by defeating his form in this universe, Necromancer Bowser, who is raising armies of Dry Bones and Boos to stop them. This will return the Mushroom Kingdom to the way it was.
Mario must collect 100 Stars to face Necromancer Bowser. He must travel to the 10 different Realms and collect the 10 stars in each by completing Quests.
Along the way, Mario runs into the Koopa Knights, fantasy versions of the Koopalings. He must also defeat Bowser Jr, an apprentice Dark Wizard, and eventually Necromancer Bowser. This returns the Mushroom Kingdom to its usual self, and the museum is corrected.
== Gameplay ==
The gameplay differs from other 3D Mario games in terms of scale. Each Realm is huge, with many areas to explore, unlike in previous games like Super Mario Galaxy where levels are more linear. On top of this, there are many new features and ways to get around. Aside from Yoshi, there is sailing, horse riding, and pegasus riding. There are also three new powerups, called Class Powerups. These are Wizard, Knight and Ranger. These give Mario new abilities- Wizard Mario allows Mario to cast spells, Knight Mario gives him a sword and armour, and Ranger Mario gives him stealth and a bow. Unlike other powerups, the individual abilities for these powerups must be learnt throughout the game.
You can also buy items such as health potions and bombs in stores with Gold.
== Realms ==
Realm 	Stars	Boss
Pianta Village	
# The Witch's Hilltop Hideaway
# The Old Observatory
# Yoshi's Gnome Roundup
# Forest Expedition
# Climbing Treetop Tower
# Bridging Breakaway Swamp
# Wizard in Training
# Pegasus Pilot
# Treetop Tower's Treasure
# Pianta Castle	Sir Larry Koopa
Dwarf Mountain	
# Exploring the Fortress
# Tunnels Ahoy!
# Sky Pirates
# Tiny Goombas in Tunneltown
# Party in the Sky
# The Secret Cave
# Troll!
# Where the Sky meets the Sea
# Learning to Sail
# Pegasus Island	Princess Wendy O. Koopa
Toad Town 	
# Return of the Witch
# Climbing the Beanstalk
# Knight School
# Toadsworth's Machine
# Elves, Dwarves and Goombas
# Orc Attack
# Toad Underground
# Mushrom River Racing
# Pegasus Pond
# Undead Manor	Sir Ludwig von Koopa
Elf City 	
# Treetop Speed Run
# Temple of Light
# Horse Rodeo
# Taming the Beast
# Goblins vs Elves
# Dark Magic
# Shadow Mario Returns
# A Familiar Machine
# Ranger Mario
# Poison Bog	Sir Lemmy Koopa
Ghastly Isle 	
# Graveyard Island
# Lost City
# Getting Around the Isle
# The Haunted Lighthouse
# Racing with Boos
# Dry Bones Arena
# Giant Magic
# Knights and Rangers
# Yoshi Returns!
# Yoshi and the Flying Fortress	Sir Iggy Koopa
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== Reception ==
Super Mario Fantasy was widely acclaimed by critics as "a new step in 3D Mario games". It was especially praised for the fun and creative new setting and theme. It received 9.5/10 on IGN and is the best selling Mario game on the FlexiCon.
Category:Games
Category:Fan Games
Category:3D Games
Category:Mario (series)
Category:Mario Games
Category:Platforming Games
Category:3D Platforming Games
Category:Nintendo Switch Games
Category:FlexiCon Games
Category:2021