"Unveiling the Unconventional: Inside the Making of Super Mario Bros. Wonder"

Koji Kondo, the legendary composer behind iconic Mario and Zelda themes, proposed a wild stage effect idea for Super Mario Bros Wonder involving a live-action Mario with human proportions mimicking sound effects. Although the idea was rejected, it inspired the game's Sound Off badge, which allows players to select special powers. The unused concept highlighted the value of generating new ideas and gave Kondo the opportunity to provide voice acting for the game.