This would hardly be the first time either of these franchises attempted to reinvent themselves, but the execution and timing of these releases makes them especially compelling. In the case of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, it’s set to be the first new entry in the series in over ten years, introducing a bold new art direction in the process. For Sonic Superstars, it’s coming at a time when Sonic Team is on a bit of a hot streak, riding the success of Sonic Frontiers. It’s enough to make some gamers consider what other 2D platforming icons deserve a bold new entry, and there’s one robot-busting character who is long overdue: Mega Man.
