Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Review Roundup

Here comes another WiiU to Switch port...yawn, but wait! Is that a giant Bowser firing a destructive fire beam at Mario in full 3D plane against the backdrop of metal music? Yes, the Switch has seen numerous WiiU ports, but this new Super Mario 3D World expansion Bowser Fury looks worth the price of double-dipping. So, does the reviews back that up? Here's the review roundup: 

GAMEINFORMER (SCORE 9.25/10)
'Having another chance to revisit Super Mario 3D World (or experience it for the first time) is reason enough to be excited. However, with an excellent, all-new game joining the Wii U port, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a compelling option for anyone who wants more Mario in their life.'

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DESTRUCTOID (SCORE 10/10)
'To be clear, I’d still wholly recommend this version of 3D World even without Bowser’s Fury. The tweaks are small overall, and Bowser's Fury isn't going to sate the most hardcore of Mario fans looking for a brand new game, but the package as a whole is magical. If you were one of the many who missed out on this Wii U classic, fix that.'

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GAMESPOT  (SCORE 9/10)
'Put together, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a spectacular package. Super Mario 3D World is an absolute joy of classic platforming excellence, and this is the best version of it thanks to some well-calibrated improvements. Bowser's Fury is peculiar and less polished, but it dares to poke fun at its own oddities and it has a wild creative streak. The two share thematic similarities, but more importantly, they work hand-in-hand to show the full extent of versatility in what a Mario game can be.'

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GAMESRADAR+  (SCORE 4.5/5)
'Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is quite the package. The brilliance of a Wii U title most will have missed out on, with the added appeal of a brand new Mario adventure in the vein of Odyssey. It feels like an appropriate celebration for Mario's 35th birthday, and a must-play for Mario fans.' 

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IGN  (SCORE 7/10)
'Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury packs a tonne of engaging gameplay, but neither component comes together as elegantly as it might have done. This is a solid option if you’re craving more Super Mario for your Switch, but it’s not the moustachioed must-play I was hoping for.'

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COGCONNECTED (VIDEO REVIEW)

Overall, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury currently sits at a Metascore of 91 from 36 reviews. As someone who played the original release on the WiiU, I can personally speak of the game's high quality, but it seems while being an excellent add-on, Bowser's Fury appears to be too short in length for me to double dip on my Switch. However, if missed out the first time, you owe it to yourself to get this gem. 

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