Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyis set to launch next month, serving as the first major Nintendo Switch exclusive game of 2021. While the bulk of the game will be theSuper Mario 3D Worldre-release, the game is coming with expanded content in the form ofBowser’s Fury, which has generated significant hype online and has inspired a ton of creative fan art in the process.
One of the most impressive pieces of fan art forSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furycomes from G-Brothers, or G-Bro on Twitter, who creates pixel art. Taking inspiration from the art style of the classic Super Nintendo gameYoshi’s Island, G-Bro has imagined what theBowser’s Furyexpansion would look like on a retro console. The art depicts one of the more unsettling scenes from the game, similar to the one seen on therevampedSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furybox art.
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The scene in question shows Mario standing side-by-side bylongtime enemy Bowser Jr.as the two stare down the massive Fury Bowser. A storm rages in the background while Bowser Jr. and Mario prepare to face off against Fury Bowser, setting the tone for what is sure to be an intense fight in the game proper.
Fury Bowserhas turned plenty of heads since his reveal inSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, with many fans impressed by the Koopa King’s intimidating new look. But while Fury Bowser is sure to put up a serious fight, Mario won’t have to fight him alone. Players will be joined by Bowser Jr. during the course of theBowser’s Furyexpansion, plus Mario will have access to an important new power-up that should help him even the odds.
The main goal of theBowser’s Furyexpansion inSuper Mario 3D Worldis for Mario to collect enough Cat Shines. Doing so will not only open up areas that are shrouded in darkness, but will eventually allow Mario to transform intoGiga Cat Mario. Giga Cat Mario is a massive new form that Mario can take inSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furythat has a design seemingly inspired byDragon Ball Z’s Super Saiyans.
Whether or not Giga Cat Mario will be enough to defeat this superpowered version of Bowser remains to be seen. ButSuper Mariofans will find out once theSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furyrelease daterolls around next month.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Furylaunches February 12, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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