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Is Nintendo running Mario into the ground? [roundtable]
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In the last five years there have been four Mario platformers, across the DS and Wii. New Super Mario Bros. (2006), Super Mario Galaxy (2007), New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009), Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010). Super Mario 3DS could be the fifth Mario game in five years, if it releases this year. Now, Mario games are, arguably, of better quality than ever. I think we can all agree that SMG 2 and NSMB Wii are some of the best 3D, and 2D platformers ever made. But, while Nintendo always used to reinvent the gameplay with each iteration, we have now gotten two direct sequels that reuse gameplay assets. Of course, the creativity in level design is still unparralleled, but the feeling of playing a completely new Mario game seems to be escaping us recently. Super Mario 3D promises to mix things up with a mish-mash of 2D and 3D Mario staples, with a little bit of Super Mario 64 throw in for good measure. But, I can't help but feel that the excitement level for Super Mario 3DS is pretty low. Is it because it's on the 3DS, a new platform, or is it because we are growing slightly burnt out on all the Mario games? And, after Super Mario 3DS, what's next? People will be clamoring for "Mario HD" on the Wii U, and you know Nintendo will not abandon the NSMB line of games, as they have the biggest sales potential. I mean, they basically already showed off NSMB Mii, and though I know it was a tech demo I sincerely hope they inject more creativity into it than that. Something like NSMB 2 that plays like Doki Doki Panic. Or something out of left field like Super Mario Sunshine. I'm going to conclude by saying that Nintendo needs to shake up the Mario series just a bit more, if it's going to keep pumping them out at this rate. What say you? URL to share (right click and copy)
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07/05/11, 00:48 |
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No, I don't think they are. True sequels to mario platformers are still very far apart (Galaxy in 2007 and Galaxy 2 in 2010, that's 3 years, and I would say New Super Mario Bros. 2006, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, 2009, that's still another 3 years)
So no, I don't think they're running him into the ground, as far as the platformers go. And the spin-offs like mario kart and sports mix, well, that's just what they are, spin-offs, not true sequels to anything.
And yeah, I do consider the New Super Mario Bros. series and Galaxy to be two completely different breeds of games. |
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I think running into the ground was a little harsh on the thread title...what I really mean is that with all the Mario games coming out, it's hard to get as excited for them as before. The franchise hasn't seen as many titles in a short amount of time as the NES days. But I understand why. It's because, as with the NES before it, the DS and Wii are ushering in a slew of new gamers who haven't touched a console or handheld before. Nothing better than Mario to seed lifelong fans. I think a more dispersed release schedule for Mario games, be it 2D or 3D, could be beneficial. That being said, I can't see it happening. The money is greener than ever. Here we go! @GuillaumeThat's what I'm talking about. Too much of a good thing. Rather than a Mario platformer every year, I'd prefer more entries in the Star Fox, F-Zero, and other franchises, and new IPs, to spice up the lineup a bit. Or, you know, Nintendo could release their JRPGs here in a timely manner.@canonjYeah, I think I over-hyped myself for Galaxy 2 and NSMB Wii. But they totally lived up to it! The downside is that I'm in recovery mode right now, and Super Mario 3DS isn't as exciting as it should be. Then again, I haven't seen a 3D video of it yet. |
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