Nintendo has released a demo for Super Mario Bros. Wonder at Switch kiosks in the US, sparking requests from fans for an eShop demo that can be played on their own Switch consoles. However, not everyone has access to these kiosks, especially those located outside of the US. Many fans on social media are calling on Nintendo to release a digital demo through the eShop to give all players an opportunity to try out the game. Despite speculation from fans about potential reasons for not releasing an eShop demo, such as concerns about datamining, the lack of a demo on the eShop remains unexplained.
Fans who have had the chance to try out Super Mario Bros. Wonder at the kiosks have expressed positive impressions of the game. This aligns with the positive reviews it has received from critics during hands-on sessions. The game promises a unique gameplay experience with Wonder Flowers and offers the largest cast of characters in a side-scrolling Mario game. It also includes local co-op multiplayer with up to four players and introduces new power-ups like the Elephant Fruit. Nintendo has not provided a clear reason for the absence of an eShop demo, leaving fans eager for more information.
While the demo’s limited availability has disappointed some fans, many are hopeful that Nintendo will respond to the demand for an eShop demo in the near future. It remains to be seen whether Nintendo will address the requests and make the Super Mario Bros. Wonder demo accessible to a wider audience. In the meantime, players can only anticipate the release of the full game and rely on the impressions of those who have had the opportunity to try the demo at the kiosks.
