Because of the huge contribution that Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros series has made to the medium of video games, you may even picture a plumber with a handlebar mustache whenever the term “video games” is uttered at all. From his early days as “Jumpman” fighting Donkey Kong to his most recent adventures on the Nintendo Switch, Mario has continuously been one of the best characters in video games. This includes his most recent adventures on the Nintendo Switch. Because he is such a recognizable figure, dozens upon dozens of video games have made him the main protagonist, and we made an effort to rate them all.
There were two primary considerations that went into our list. First, they need to platformers, which may be played in either 2D or 3D. This rules out any and all Mario Party games, as well as the Mario Kart series, role-playing games, and sports games including Mario. The second requirement is that Mario himself must serve as the main protagonist in each game. This caused Super Mario Land 3 and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island to removed from the list of available games. In the end, we were down to a total of twenty games. Although they are all good, we required to choose one as the worst. In addition, we decided to leave out The Lost Levels and instead focus on Super Mario Bros. 2 as the most definitive entry in the series’s second installment.
Super Mario 64
The transition from 2D platforming in Super Mario 64 to 3D platforming in Super Mario 64 was a risky decision for Nintendo and the Mario series as a whole, but it was ultimately successful in a manner that very few other games have ever been. Running, leaping, and flipping as Mario does transition nicely to the polygonal graphic style of the Nintendo 64, with innovative levels stimulating exploration and problem-solving in addition to the standard platforming gameplay.
It is one of the few 3D platformers from the 64-bit era that has aged gracefully, and it is just as playable in 2019 as it when the Nintendo 64 launched more than two decades earlier, especially now that it included in the 3D All-Stars pack. Super Mario 64 is one of the few games that has aged gracefully. The fact that it was the first major Mario game to feature Charles Martinet, a character that has since become legendary, is maybe the most essential aspect of the game, however.
The Odyssey of Super Mario
For some weird reason, Nintendo decided to reject the model that was set in Super Mario 64 with subsequent Mario games… at least, that’s what the firm did until it created Super Mario Odyssey. Odyssey is the pinnacle of Nintendo’s platforming games since it takes place throughout a succession of expansive, open locations that are packed with hidden platforming challenges and puzzles. The character known as “Cappy” grants Mario the ability to transform into almost any item, opening him a vast array of new capabilities and strategies for completing levels.
Odyssey’s jazzy music and imaginative 2D sequences make it one of the most original games in the series so far, and the game’s lovely combination of realistic greenery and Mario’s typical cartoony frame makes it entertaining at every turn.
Super Mario World (in English)
Due to the fact that Sega had beaten it to the 16-bit market with the Genesis, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System had a lot to prove when it released. Super Mario World was an obvious choice for Nintendo to put Mario in command of, and the result is an experience that never gets old. Despite the fact that the game follows the same fundamental structure as the original game and Super Mario Bros. 3, the increasing usage of items and wide cast of opponents made it unlike any previous Mario title.
Because of Super Mario World, doing a spin leap to avoid dying became a recurring mechanic in the Mario games, and the upbeat visual and auditory aesthetic of the game has the ability to make even the gloomiest person feel better. We can thank Super Mario World for making us fall head over heads in love with Yoshi, the green dinosaur. We can thank Super Mario World for making us fall head over heels in love with Yoshi.
Super Mario Bros. 3
With the release of Super Mario Bros., Nintendo chose to go in a radically different way, and the result was a game that not all fans were able to enjoy. The Super Mario Bros. franchise returned to its origins in platforming and stomping on enemies for Super Mario Bros. 3, but the game was not a mere copy of the first game in the series.
Instead, it included unique minibosses that you had to defeat on your route to Bowser, along with more power-ups and weird secrets that may let you bypass certain parts of the game. Its graphic design, which was supposed to reminiscent of a stage performance but instead seemed practically lifeless in compared to the other games, maybe its single flaw.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
As a general rule, Nintendo does not create direct sequels to their games since the company has a tendency to make large and fundamental changes to its design with each new release. The tremendous popularity and financial success of the original Super Mario Galaxy game for the Wii made it an easy choice for a sequel to developed. As a result, Super Mario Galaxy 2 is an exception to this rule.
The gameplay of Galaxy 2 is identical to that of its predecessor in that it focuses on exploring different planets, although Yoshi makes a return appearance. It is possible for the dinosaur to sprint up vertical surfaces and even consume its foes, which creates new opportunities for imaginative and difficult challenges.
Super Mario Bros
Is there any other level in video games that has quite the same amount of cultural significance as Super Mario Bros.’ World 1-1? When it was first published in 1985, Super Mario Bros. not only brought about a revolution in the genre of platforming games, but it also helped to bring the medium of video games back from the brink of extinction. After the video game market crashed in 1983, the Nintendo Entertainment System required a console-seller to persuade families that home gaming was still a viable option; Super Mario Bros. led the way in this endeavor. Since then, Mario has engaged in combat with Bowser in order to rescue Princess Peach, but we would gladly go back to the beginning of the game any time.
Super Mario Galaxy
The motion-control mechanism of the Wii made it the console of choice for younger players and those who were less experienced with video games in and of itself; nevertheless, Nintendo did not dumb down Mario when it debuted Super Mario Galaxy. The game combined the great 3D platforming that had created in the previous installment, 64, with stunning vistas centered around space. It showed the virtues of the Wii without highlighting the technological limitations of the console, and its waggle and pointing controls helped to establish a whole new way to play video games.
Super Mario 3D Land
However, the glasses-free 3D technology of the 3DS did not meet with the same level of success as that of the Wii, at least not straight away. Players were quick to recognize the distinctive capabilities of the Wii. The release of Super Mario 3D Land, on the other hand, brought everything into focus for me.
The course-based 3D platformer felt like the previous 2D games simply given a third dimension, and with the ability to better judge leaps by making use of the 3D technology, 3D Land remains one of the 3D platformers with the tightest-controlling gameplay ever created. It’s true that it didn’t develop anything new, but it did make things a lot simpler and less complicated to use.
Bowser’s Fury included in Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario 3D World created by Nintendo as a home console sequel to Super Mario 3D Land, despite the fact that Nintendo was unable to use the 3D capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS. They moved it onto the very popular Switch, but in addition to that, they packaged in a completely new mode that called Bowser’s Fury. This done since the previous platform did not give this game the attention that it needed. The core game is essentially an extended version of 3D Land in all respects. There are a greater number of levels, characters, and power-ups, as well as general pleasure. From the very beginning to the very end, playing it is an absolute pleasure. In addition, here is the place where we had our first encounter with Captain Toad, who would later become the protagonist of his own game.
On the other side, Bowser’s Fury provides us with a new method to play in this 3D World format by exchanging obstacle course-style levels for a single open level, similar to what we received in Odyssey. This new way of playing allows us to more freely explore the world. Although it is a very minor addition to the game, it does include quite a few ideas that we believe Nintendo is evaluating in preparation for a future game in which they will included to a much greater extent. In any case, it is a fantastic addition to a game that was already at the top of its game.
