Since the level creation is bound to get daunting to some users, discovering little secrets like this is a perfect addition to a game that could be otherwised considered casual or boring over time.
Unearthing the Flies
Nintendo Life detected the mini-game by moving a simple block which then erupted with flies, and by tapping them, unlocked the mini-game that was secretly placed.
The secret mini-game works by using the stylus and tapping flies to swat them away. There’s a specific time-limit, and a certain amount of flies to remove. Using a music choice that emulates Mario Paint, it’s definitely a fitting throwback to the classic SNES game. There are up to three levels in the mini-game, resulting in a boss battle with a giant mechanical fly that replicates the Mario Paint boss. Skilled gamers from Nintendo Life were able to beat level 3.
When Nintendo Life attempted to re-play the mini-game they were unable to activate it again, even when moving the same block they had previously moved. It seems as though this mini-game can also be a random occurence, since they weren’t able to find it again from the same source.
It’s not a huge surprise that Nintendo placed this Easter Egg mini-game themed after Mario Paint. I expect that as more people get their hands on Super Mario Maker, more developments will be made that show how in-depth Nintendo’s thought process was on creating the new Wii U game.
Do you have plans to add this game to your Wii U library? What would you love to see as an Easter Egg? Share your opinions below.
