It's not a secret that Mario has got over a hundred games under his belt, and that number will grow. However, not every game released is universally liked, and are in fact more likely to attract criticism first and foremost. So while we have properly beloved games like Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 8, and Mario Party 2, we also have games that are popular to ridicule, such as Mario Party 10, Paper Mario: Sticker Star, or even the later Mario vs. Donkey Kong games. Here, in this topic, if there's a game that is likely to attract scorn or questioning on that game's enjoyment, it's qualified as a talking point. It is also requested that when talking positively about a game, it is followed in spirit, rather than by to the letter (so for example, sarcastically mentioning a game's merits would really be a letdown.
Perhaps I'll start with a couple of what I would like to say.
Paper Mario Colour Splash's reception was already a sore point by the time it was revealed, unlike Sticker Star and Origami King. In fact, it was reacted to negatively because it has pretty much a similar setup as its predecessor, and even then interview with one of the producers didn't help to quell the smouldering grief that some fans felt about it. Despite all of this, I still gave this game a go, and it is a wonderful experience overall. For one, it looks very amazing, and the use of papercraft is very creative. The scenario design is also quite creative that I looked forward to see what's next, because the level design allows for all sorts of creative things, like the 3D rendition of a Super Mario Bros. 3 level. The concept to use paint as a source of life is kind of amazing but also a bit scary, given how the game shows how it could be abused. In this way, the use of papercraft to convey a concept is a very brilliant idea. It's even got a type of follow up in concept in the next game, Origami King, where the concept of folding a character having an altering effect is also rather amazing.
And then, there's the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, which is usually derided for its low budget animation, but I really liked the idea that Mario and friends travel to different locations, and it's got its fun moments. Mario talking about Italian food is funny, but I love that because it establishes that there's more to Mario than mushrooms, and I'm also a bit fond of the King Koopa design.
So what are some positive things about infamous or less-liked games that you would like to convey?
Thank you for reading.
Perhaps I'll start with a couple of what I would like to say.
Paper Mario Colour Splash's reception was already a sore point by the time it was revealed, unlike Sticker Star and Origami King. In fact, it was reacted to negatively because it has pretty much a similar setup as its predecessor, and even then interview with one of the producers didn't help to quell the smouldering grief that some fans felt about it. Despite all of this, I still gave this game a go, and it is a wonderful experience overall. For one, it looks very amazing, and the use of papercraft is very creative. The scenario design is also quite creative that I looked forward to see what's next, because the level design allows for all sorts of creative things, like the 3D rendition of a Super Mario Bros. 3 level. The concept to use paint as a source of life is kind of amazing but also a bit scary, given how the game shows how it could be abused. In this way, the use of papercraft to convey a concept is a very brilliant idea. It's even got a type of follow up in concept in the next game, Origami King, where the concept of folding a character having an altering effect is also rather amazing.
And then, there's the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, which is usually derided for its low budget animation, but I really liked the idea that Mario and friends travel to different locations, and it's got its fun moments. Mario talking about Italian food is funny, but I love that because it establishes that there's more to Mario than mushrooms, and I'm also a bit fond of the King Koopa design.
So what are some positive things about infamous or less-liked games that you would like to convey?
Thank you for reading.
