Super Mario Bros Wonder on Switch: Unreal Easter Eggs You’re Missing! - Abbey Badges

Understanding the Context

1. The Secret “Stage Zero” Sudden Appearance

One of the most jaw-dropping easter eggs appears only during the “Emerald Forest” stage: halfway through gameplay, the screen flashes with a rainbow shimmer, and suddenly, a mini-level worthy of Super Mario World materializes—complete with a hidden item and a time limit. Think of it as a glitch-turned-artist-in-the-making, challenging players to beat an instant bonus stage while managing surprise gaps between worlds.

2. Mario’s Dad Joke Dialogue (Irreplaceable Glitch Moments)

Did you hear Mario’s sudden burst of dad humor mid-sprint? During a tricky bridge jump in Level 7, at precisely the right moment, his line “Cheers, partner!” reveals itself through a subtle animation glitch. It’s not a bug—just a cosmic nod from the creators, perfect for fans waiting to catch a rare “personality touch” no patch has fixed.

Key Insights

3. Hidden Character Mimicry in Stage Designs

Some stages subtly morph to resemble the shapes or themes of unwrapped Mario games: a level mimics the architecture of Super Mario Bros.’s Mushroom Kingdom cliffs, while another nods cryptically to Super Mario 64’s portal mechanics. These aren’t just visual calls to references—they dynamically unlock bonus puzzles hidden behind certain collectibles.

4. Cameos from Awkward Yet Loveable “Ghost NPCs”

In the eerie but whimsical “Cave of Reflections” stage, players occasionally glimpse shadowy figures speaking in exaggerated, staccato lines that sound suspiciously like voice clips from Mario’s awkward awkward moments. Yes, Nintendo planted fleeting cameos so charming, they pare absurd yet deepen the game’s story in unexpected ways.

Final Thoughts

5. Easter Egg-Ridden Hidden Requests

In Level 5’s Final Green World, a sequence of precise jumps triggers a one-time “level reset” phase where the screen flashes a secret sequence resembling the Super Mario Bros. Wonder demo challenge. Completing it grants a rare mirror pattern item, crucial for the secret test level.

6. Musical Easter Eggs Across Levels

Each world cleverly embeds versions of classic Mario themes—Super Mario Bros.’s upbeat main theme, Super Mario 64’s looping piano melody, even a 1-note nod from Super Mario Galaxy’s star power sound. Some play so faintly in overlay melodies only attentive players catch—today’s chocolate@soul.

Why These Easter Eggs Matter

Nintendo’s inclusion of such intricate Easter eggs in Super Mario Bros. Wonder transforms every playthrough into a journey of rediscovery. Far more than surprises, these little geniuses reinforce the series’ legacy while rewarding replay, memorability, and shared moments across fan communities.