Visitors race along a real-life track surrounded by actual set pieces, but can aim and shoot virtual shells at computerized villains they see displayed on their head-mounted, individual visors.There are also a number of mini-games in which visitors with interactive wristbands can accrue coins and stamps, to qualify for a “final showdown” with the evil Bowser Jr.“We are known for our film franchises, which are terrific, and they’re very immersive. Games are a different thing.
“I’ve known Mario since I was in second grade. That was one of my first games on the Game Boy,” said his partner Lexsi Houseman, dressed as Luigi.The official launch of Super Nintendo World is set for Feb. 17, when visitors surrounded by mechanical Yoshis, Piranha Plants and Goombas from the beloved gaming franchise will be greeted by actors dressed as Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach.
The film features US actor Chris Pratt as the voice of Italian plumber Mario—a casting choice which has sparked controversy and criticism on social media, but only drawn more attention to the nostalgia-laden movie. A starry voice cast also includes Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong.
It will be Hollywood’s second attempt to bring Nintendo’s most famous characters to the big screen, after a widely panned 1993 live-action movie.The platform game, in which Mario runs and jumps past obstacles to collect coins and save Princess Peach from the evil Koopa turtles, was based on the “Mario Bros” arcade game released earlier. /