Mario Wonder Devs Add New Goomba Biting Animation, Realizing Miyamoto's Original Vision

Goombas in Mario Wonder have a new biting animation when they damage Mario, based on a comment Miyamoto once made about why Goombas hurt Mario.

The Wonder developers added the new biting animation to visually show Miyamoto's explanation that Goombas bite Mario when they collide.

An "Ask the Developer" interview explains how the new biting animation came about and shows the devs discussing Miyamoto's original comment.

The interview also covers the creation of new enemies like Rolla Koopa and abilities like Elephant Mario in Mario Wonder.

The biting animation is a first for the series and realizes Miyamoto's original vision for how Goombas can damage Mario.