"Super Mario Bros. Wonder Devs: Drawing Inspiration from 3D Mario Games"

The developers of Super Mario Bros. Wonder took inspiration from the 3D Mario games to create a more accessible and freedom-oriented experience. They aimed to address the reputation of 2D Mario games being unforgiving and restrictive by allowing players to progress through the game with their ideas and problem-solving skills. The developers wanted to make sure that players would not feel discouraged from continuing the game if it felt too difficult, and they drew from the design philosophy of Super Mario Odyssey to ensure that all players could reach the ending.