Pretty much all of the Mario games have been great. It's almost an inevitability that when Nintendo releases a Mario game, it's going to sell a lot of copies, critics will like it and the players will have a great time. Some don't change the formula much, like New Super Mario for the DS, but others are radically different from their predecessors like Super Mario Galaxy and New Super Mario Bros Wii. The interesting thing is, Mario made his debut as a 2D platforming game, which were very common at the time. Mario however stood out thanks the the fantastic level design and love that Nintendo wove into it. Then, Super Mario 64 came along and people went nuts. This is considered by many to be the greatest game of all time and there are some people who played it when it came out and are still playing it today. It was also the first launch title for the DS. Me? I thought it was OK. Although there have been so many Mario games nowadays, the question has never been asked, which type is better? Most people think: Mario. Jump. Doesn't matter which dimension he's in. But actually, the difference is quite big between the two types of Mario games.
When playing the 2D games, you'll see yourself doing a lot of running and jumping at breakneck speeds. It's much more frantic than the 3D versions. You also have a time limit on every level, which most will not notice, but when you realise that you've been wasting time and the clock is in the double digits, you will freak out as though Bowser had kidnapped Peach. The power ups in the 2D ones don't expire, whereas in 3D, most of them have a time limit. 3D Mario games are more about the the puzzles woven into the 3D landscape and slower, more timing based gameplay. The layout for the levels is also different. For instance, in 2D, the level always stays the same. If you go into the level again, it will be mainly to pick up star coins. In 3D, Mario will go for the stars in the level and, depending on which star you go for, the level will physically change.
So, which do you prefer?
3d
ReplyDeleteTerfle. Doctor. I command you to start actually making posts. Not just small ones. Terfle, how about that Wind Waker vs Twilight Princess and Doctor, perhaps a mystery dungeon review or a Pokemon battke revolution review or whatever...
ReplyDeletei finally made a proper post and it wont even go to the top of the page :C
ReplyDeleteima say this. 3d mario games-like super 64, galaxy and whatnot, like you said 4ever, are more puzzle based. Not to mention the boss fghts are more "up close and personal" since in 3d mario games, jumping is not your only attack.
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ReplyDeleteI did indeed. By the way, this sums up my feelings for skyward sword:
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Been playing Super Mario 3D land. It is so much fun. I FREAKIN' LOVE IT!
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