Most of us probably won’t be able to travel to Japan to open Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World, but there is a second option to check out the theme park: a digital walkthrough available on the Super Nintendo World website.
Of course, nothing will be as magical as the real thing, but the interactive map is our best view of the park so far. On the site, visitors can fly through the park, checking out various toys, such as Mario Kart Koopa’s Challenge and a Yoshi ride, called Yoshi’s Adventure. Everything is rendered in 3D, with views of the park’s different interactive elements to the food and gift shops.
You can see a complete overview on the map below.
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Image: Nintendo / Universal Studios Japan
Nintendo shared details about its food and shopping options last year, but there are many more pictures available now, including this hamburger with a cute Mario hat. There is also a bowl of mushroom pizza with a dough lid and a Question Block tiramisu. It’s a theme park, so you can also expect buckets of popcorn for souvenirs – both Mario Kart and Superstar style.
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We also took a great look at the Power Up Bands that will partner with a smartphone app. Of course, they are also very cute and designed to collect points as players “play” their way through the park. Alongside these bands, park visitors will also be able to meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and frogs – and according to the website, people with Power Up Bands can have “more” fun. I don’t know what that means, but I I am excited to – one day – discover.
Until then, it’s just me endlessly navigating the digital walkthrough.