New Super Mario Bros. Venture

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New Super Mario Bros. Venture (shortened to NSMBVenture) is a side-scrolling 2.5D Mario game and the 5th entry in the New Super Mario Bros. series. It is Nintendo's first game exclusive to Steam. While it currently does not have a set release date, information regarding the game is gradually being revealed.
Venture goes for a radically different approach compared to all previous entries in the series, opting to realize the "New" concept to its fullest potential. As such, the game intends to introduce plenty of things new to the series, including its setting and story. Many familiar elements from the Mario series make a return as well in order to ensure that Venture would be accessible to all Mario fans. The titling of "Venture" was chosen because it not only represented the game's approach, but it also begins with the letter V, the Roman numeral for 5. 
==Story==
Venture follows after the events of Bowser's Fury by some time. Over at the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach is holding an exotic-themed party at her castle with Mario and company. All of a sudden however, the party is interrupted by the arrival of an infuriated, lone Bowser. He arrives with no intent on crashing the party nor kidnapping Peach, rather he intends to get at Mario for some reason. He states that the entire Koopa Troop was mysteriously kidnapped at a gradual rate until only he remained and accuses Mario of being the one who caused this. Just before a one-on-one fight can begin however, a dark storm arrives and forms a hand, kidnapping the Koopa King. Immediately realizing someone else is responsible, he cries out for Mario to rescue him before being taken away to an unknown land.
Mario puts aside his arch-rivalry and gets into a nearby cannon, heading straight after the storm. Luigi, a few Toads and Peach follow Mario as they all embark on a brand-new adventure to rescue Bowser. They find themselves in the Eggxotic Kingdom, where the dark storm resides from a far distance. The adventure begins as Mario and company venture through the kingdom's worlds. It doesn't take long until they learn of the Flocki Battalion and its leader Rooswer, who is responsible for holding Bowser captive and revealed to be reigning over the entire kingdom.
==Characters==
===Playable Characters===
Like just in previous entries, every character essentially functions the same. Like in New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe however, you can choose any character to play as in Campaign. Toad offers 4 different options: Red Toad, Blue Toad, Yellow Toad, and Toadette.
Character 	About
Mario 	The red-clad hero himself, Mario has been through countless adventures. He may see Bowser being kidnapped as ironic, but he won't hesitate to save anyone he cares for, even if it happens to be his greatest arch-rival.
Luigi 	Mario's green-clad brother and unlikely hero. It's no surprise that whenever Mario ends up on an adventure, Luigi is likely to tag alongside him.
Toad 	The prominent species inhabiting the Mushroom Kingdom, serving under Princess Peach. Some Toads decided to join the new adventure including a brave Red Toad and veterans Blue Toad and Yellow Toad.
Toadette 	A notable individual among the Toads, she's got proper experience from a previous adventure and is ready to venture out in the world.
Princess Peach	The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom finally gets some time to shine in the New Super Mario Bros. series! She joins Mario and company in rescuing Bowser as it felt like the right thing to do.
===Non-Playable Characters===
Character 	About
Bowser 	Not only is Bowser's entire Koopa Troop kidnapped, but so too is the Koopa King himself! It's up to Mario and company to rescue him and his army from the Flocki Battalion!
Flocki Battalion	Responsible for kidnapping Bowser is the never-before-seen Flocki Battalion! Descendents of the Koopa Troop, they rule over the Eggxotic Kingdom and aim to prove themselves superior to Bowser and his army.
Roowser 	Introducing Rooswer, the supreme ruler of the Flocki Empire and top commander of its battalion. He believes Flockis as superior to the Koopa Troop, and will do anything to prove it. Unfortunately for Bowser, the fact him and Rooswer are quite similar made the king of the Koopas a big target! Can Mario and company stop Roowser and free Bowser?
==Power-Ups ==
A variety of power-ups make their appearance in Venture, including staples of the New Super Mario Bros. series, peculiar returns and some brand-new additions. Venture is confirmed to have 11 power-ups, with 8 returning and 3 new. The power-up roster goes by order of debut.
Power-Up 	Debut 	About 	Transformation
Super Mushroom	Super Mario Bros. 	Arguably the most frequent power-up in Mario's adventures. Super Mario gets a height boost, becomes capable of busting blocks, and can take an extra hit...for the most part. 	Super Mario
Fire Flower 	Super Mario Bros. 	The first ever power-up to grant Mario some real power! Fire Mario can throw fireballs to take down foes or shake out for full horizontal control. 	Fire Mario
Super Star 	Super Mario Bros. 	Mario becomes a near-unstoppable force when he embraces the Super Star. In addition to accelerated speed and an adrenaline boost to the player, most obstacles don't stand a chance with Invincible Mario's star-powered might! 	Invincible Mario
Frog Suit 	Super Mario Bros. 3 	That Super Leaf's had enough time to shine, because it's the Frog Suit's turn! Frog Mario returns with the ability to jump further either horizontally or vertically, though he remains just a little awkward hopping on land. In addition, his improved swimming is paired with a new charge attack that can only be performed underwater. 	Frog Mario
Hammer Suit 	Super Mario Bros. 3 	For the very first time, the Hammer Suit appears beyond its debut game! Hammer Mario is capable of throwing hammers that take down whatever's in your way and go through walls. Be aware that some things are too hard for hammers to manage. 	Hammer Mario
Mini Mushroom 	New Super Mario Bros. 	This strange mushroom maintains its status as a staple power-up. Mario becomes Mini Mario, who can bounce on enemies, walk/run on water, and has floatier physics. But be careful, as being small comes at the cost of being weak enough to lose a life in one hit! 	Mini Mario
Ice Flower 	New Super Mario Bros. Wii 	The Fire Flower's opposite, the Ice Flower, makes its return. Throwing iceballs as Ice Mario is the same as throwing fireballs, except here you freeze enemies. Frozen enemies can be used as throwable objects, crushed, or temporary platforms. However, not everything can be encased in ice! 	Ice Mario
Super Acorn 	New Super Mario Bros. U 	While a certain pair of power-ups are absent this time, the Super Acorn returns. As Flying Squirrel Mario, he can glide, cling on walls, or make a slow landing. Adding to these capabilities is the new ability to dive downward (but not upward) if a slow landing isn't the right move! 	Flying Squirrel Mario
Elec Flower 	New Super Mario Bros. Venture	A new type of flower enters the fray, turning Mario into Elec Mario! Throw elec balls to take down enemies with a small blast radius, which could lead into a chain reaction if other enemies are in range. Stronger enemies will simply be stunned for some time, and it is not advised to damage them directly as they are surrounded by harmful electricity. Elec balls are more suitable for close range as they are not proficient at making distance.	Elec Mario
Chicken Suit 	New Super Mario Bros. Venture	The Chicken Suit makes its debut, and so too Chicken Mario! Being a chicken brings boosted running speed and floatier post-jump falling, but at the cost of slipperiness and delayed jumps while running. Initiate a beak-first charge attack that gradually gets faster, breaking past whatever's in the way; be sure to stop if there's too much speed. The only real problem is that swimming as a chicken is not a good idea, seriously. 	Chicken Mario
Super Scale 	New Super Mario Bros. Venture	The elusive Super Scale appears, granting Mario the power to become Dragon Mario! Double-jump with your wings and breathe fire that goes straight forward, or charge up either moves for a super-powered attack. Don't get reckless however, as this power-up is rare to come by. 	Dragon Mario
==Worlds==
In order for Mario and company to rescue Bowser, they must venture through each world of the Eggxotic Kingdom. Each world has a name, description, and boss.
Name 	About 	Boss	
Yolkshine Prairie 	The adventure begins in Yolkshine Prairie, notable for its long-lasting, beautiful evening skies. While this world consists of grasslands, moving onward leads to a beautiful autumn forest. It said that the Yolkshine flower can be found here, and it smells like a delicious breakfast! 	 	
Scrambled Ruins 	This world is inhabited by countless ruins, leaving only a few parts as seemingly barren. The ruins themselves are commonly visited by various residents of the Eggxotic Kingdom. It is said that members of the Flocki Battalion residing here love to study and admire their history. 	 	
Featherflake Region	It appears that one part of the Scrambled Ruins leads into the Featherflake Region. The road to this world's iconic scenery consists of dangerous caves, but emerging out is worth the trouble. Many visit this region for its winter beauty, but those who are daring delve into the caves to gain a new perspective. 	 	
Abandoned Roost 	It appears that another part of the Scrambled Ruins leads into the Abandoned Roost. The inhabitants of this world are paranormal just as the super-sized buildings are dark and withered. Brave, living members of the Flocki Battalion are sent here as a test of their mettle. It is said a certain king decided to take a vacation here but was pressured to serve under the Flocki Battalion. 	 	
Kiwi Rainforest 	The Kiwi Rainforest is an exotic jungle like no other, named as such by its abundance of fruit and world-defining rain. Despite harvesting for resources, the Flocki Battalion takes great care keeping the rainforest in healthy condition. Swimming zones built from rain and pathways assembled by fruit allow for exotic creatures to thrive here. It is said that the Flocki Battalion discovered some types of fruit that grant genetic changes.	 	
Coop Factory 	Important territory of the Flocki Battalion begins with the Coop Factory, where resources and mechanical works are produced. No section of this multi-factory world is the same, as new ideas are being tested on a constant basis. It is said that the Flocki Battalion stole blueprints from the Koopa Troop and are already working on their own iterations. 	 	
Eagle's Skylands 	The dark storm that took Bowser originated from the Eagle's Skylands, a sky-high world abundant with floating isles. The skies appear to have minds of their own and present various kinds of weather. In reality however, the whole world is a simulation center! 	 	
The Flocki Empire 	After getting past all previous worlds, the homeland of the Flocki Battalion is finally accessible: The Flocki Empire. The gigantic castle that defines this world is protected by multiple fortresses that must be taken down first. It's no doubt that Roowser, the one behind it all, is sitting at the castle's throne. Can Mario and company push on through and save Bowser from the clutches of this new foe? 	 	
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