The smb series started in 2006 on the DS and got the rework for the Wii in 2009. I am not sure this super animated style would have been possible. I am shocked it took them this long to give us a new side scrolling Mario.
With that being said I am really excited for this game. Looks incredible and I’m sure it’ll be great.
If you look at the super Mario bros series they ported that through four systems. I’ll sure they’ll do the same for all these late releases. Easy cash grab for Nintendo.