What Other Major Mario Side Characters Would Be Worthy Of Their Own Franchise?

[ShmawgripFan9001]

Yoshi, Wario and Donkey Kong each have their own side franchises that branch off of the Mario franchise, but what other major side characters from the Mario series do you believe are worthy of their own franchise, and if so, what genres and storylines would work best for said characters and their accompanying franchises?

 

[Princess Mint]

A game where you play as all of the Koopalings might be fun. It could be a puzzle platformer game where each one has a different ability that can solve the level in a different way. Some levels would be easier with a specific Koopalings ability, but you can choose whoever you want if you'd like a challenge.

 

[Hint Toad]

Captain Toad needs another game.

 

[Boo1268]

Captain Toad needs another game.

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[Boo1268]

WE NEED A WALUIGI GAME! the man has NEVER appeared in a mainline Mario game EVER and it would be good to have him have his own series for once!

 

[Xiahou Ba]

The Baby Bros, starring in their own mystery dungeon entry.

 

[ShmawgripFan9001]

The Baby Bros, starring in their own mystery dungeon entry.

Kinda like the Young Yangus spin-off series in Dragon Quest. I would certainly be interested in the idea translating over to the Baby Mario Bros, for sure.

 

[Mcmadness]

The Bowz

 

[Salmancer]

Daisy gardening simulator, leading into a franchise of simulation games.

Metal Mario rhythm games, starting with the metal genre of course.

 

[Dorayaki]

I think it depends alot on whether that character has own storyline and worldbuilding to show us. Could better be a new gaming genre if Nintendo have any idea in mind.

Taking Peach and Yoshi titles as example, they're sorta arguable because they don't really stay away from Super Mario when they're the titular heroes.