The end of the old era?
As technology improves, so does the graphics of the games. However it feels like now we have gotten to the point where making the software more and more realistic isn't going to match of what Nintendo is looking for and keeping it the same also is not really the best idea either. I can now see that Nintendo has shifted into a cartoony and more expressive. kind of style which I am really a fan of. This all started in super Mario wonder 2023. The word 'new' was removed indicating that this is a different series yet the same idea.
In this game you can see the animation, style and design has that cartoon kids look. I was actually fine with the way wonder was played and looked although I'll definitely miss the good old new super Mario bros. Another great example would be Mario kart world. I main baby daisy in deluxe however after seeing the change in world, I no longer like her as much and even feels like someone different. No issues with her in mario kart wii, but looking at mario kart world, clearly is not the same. Not all Mario games have followed this cartoon look however I can see where the design is slowly but surely heading towards tha direction and although Wonder is what started it all, I'd like to mention that the Super Mario bros movie may of also made an impact.
