Summary
There is already a formula to greatly extend aSuper Mario Bros.game’s shelf life because one game already did it well in the past. WithSuper Mario Brosbeing one of Nintendo’s longest-running franchises, it doesn’t seem right if every system doesn’t have at least one title from the series. While having plenty of games is good for the series, the longevity of those games is also worth noting. After all, a game with plenty of content will keep players invested for a long time. Thankfully,Mariogames can potentially stay exciting for a long time.
After producing one of thebest platformers of 2023withSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, it’s safe to say that theSuper Mario Bros.series is still going strong. That’s doubly true with Nintendo Switch Online, which features most of the older games in the series, giving players a wide array ofMariogames to choose from. The 2D games mostly follow a strict formula of running to the end of each level, with occasional secrets to be found, while the newer games are often built on their own gimmicks, such asSuper Mario Sunshine’s FLUDD. Even over thirty years later, the series clearly has more ideas to share.
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Showed How to Expand a Game
One of the best examples ofNintendo’s approach toMarioremakesisSuper Mario Bros. Deluxe, for the Game Boy Color.Super Mario Bros. Deluxeis a handheld version of the originalSuper Mario Bros., but with several new features. One side game allows players to race against either another player or a CPU-controlled Boo, navigating through specially-made courses with unique blocks that create and remove barriers. There are also several smaller amusing additions, such as a fortune-teller and even most of the originalSuper Mario Bros. 2. However, one of its most notable features is the Challenge Mode.
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe’s VS mode is the first instance of simultaneous competitive multiplayer in aSuper Mario Bros.platformer, which is still surprisingly rare for the series.
Super Mariogames have always had big challenges, as seen withSuper Mario Bros. Wonder’s Wonder Gauntlet.Super Mario Bros. Deluxe’s Challenge Mode was one of the finest examples, though. In it, players have to complete the game’s stages while also accomplishing the following missions:
Elements of Challenge Mode can be seen in some otherSuper Mariogames, such as rescuing Toads inNew Super Mario Bros. Wii, and the large coins that appear in many games. While Challenge Mode has been influential, it deserves a full revival.
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe’s Challenge Mode is a perfect example of aSuper Mario Bros.feature that should return. Not only would the original concept still work, but several new goals could be proposed as well. For example, a speedrun challenge could task players with completing a level under a specific time frame or reaching the goal without being hit once. Likewise, these challenges could also come with rewards, such as concept art, new color palettes for playable characters, and even extra levels to play. An enhanced variation ofSuper Mario Deluxe’s challenge mode could be the secret weapon of the nextSuper Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros.games can easily benefit from more extra tasks. Even thoughSuper Mario Bros. Deluxeis one of theMariotitles missing from the Nintendo Switch, that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t had an impact. TheSuper Mario Bros.games have gotten more intricate over the years, butSuper Mario Bros. Deluxe, between its VS Modes and Challenge Mode, is still one of the best when it comes to adding additional content.Super Mario Bros. Deluxecould be a good guide for designing the nextSuper Mario Bros.game’s extra content.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
WHERE TO PLAY
The next evolution of Mario fun: Classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more!Loca: Up to 4 players can tackle courses together, share power-ups, and revive each other. Yoshis can also carry other players on their back to help each other overcome challenging courses!Online: With a Nintendo Switch Online membership**, you can share your adventure with players from all over the world or play online with up to 12 friends in a Friend Room, with 4 players per course. Help each other out or see who can finish first! If you place a standee while you’re playing online, other players can use them to revive!
