Favorite Mario Platformer
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You forgot the most recent-Super Mario 3D Land.
But the most engaging and fun filled Mario platformer is clearly Super Mario World! Great world map, boss battles, and overall variety!
Yes, I know, StarBound already called me out on that, and it won't allow me to edit the poll. Sorry.
I felt that the CD-i outscast deserved a little love. The only way it would be voted on is if someone meant it as a joke though...
The only thing I really don't get is why Super Mario Galaxy 1 isn't anyone's favorite. Is Super Mario Galaxy 2 that much better? I mean I'm just surprised it hasn't gotten a single vote (actually I'm surprised SMB 1 hasn't gotten one either).
I prefer the first Galaxy game over the second one. i know that galaxy 2 was better then it's original, and it had better level design, looks and power-ups, and was overall a better game, but it just didn't give my that "OMFG I'm a flying plumber in space!!" feeling that the original had.
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SMB 3 is and always will be my favorite platformer in the series. To me, nothing comes close to it; there's just something magical about that game.
As much as I hate to admit it, I can't even get into the newer titles.
As much as I hate to admit it, I can't even get into the newer titles.
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Oh, that's a hard one. Mario, being my third favorite series (behind Zelda and Paper Mario (if you can consider it a sub-series)), is consistently great, but I would have to go with Super Mario Galaxy 2. The game had a lot to live up to, and it delivered. I love all the gameplay mechanics with the Galaxy series, and I hope to see another one.
guapo2003
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There are many many many Mario Platformers I love, and it was a hard decison to make, but in the end I have to go with Super Mario 64.
Turo602
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I guess my favorites go like this...
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Sunshine
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Mario 3D Land
New Super Mario Bros.
Both Super Mario Galaxy games were equally fun and addicting. I really enjoyed the graphical style and the amazing gameplay of those games. It also had some of the best music in the Mario series. Then there's Super Mario Bros. 3. A pure classic that set the standard for Mario games. The music was fantastic and the levels were great. It also had some of the best abilities in Mario history. Super Mario 3D Land is fun and all, but just sorta lacks in musical variety and themes. The gameplay is just as good as any Mario game and the levels are great. Super Mario 3D Land is just a great tribute to the Mario series but fails when it comes to abilities (They seriously overdid it with the Tanooki stuff...). I guess it's not the best Mario game, but it's up there. After that I'd say the New Super Mario Bros. games and Super Mario Sunshine. The NSM games were fun and a perfect throwback to the 2D Mario games while keeping it well, New. And I can't really say much for Sunshine since I haven't really played through it beginning to end. Although it did have a perfect atmosphere and some damn good music. Everything about Sunshine was new and refreshing. I also wish more Mario games had a deep of a story as Sunshine.
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Sunshine
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Super Mario 3D Land
New Super Mario Bros.
Both Super Mario Galaxy games were equally fun and addicting. I really enjoyed the graphical style and the amazing gameplay of those games. It also had some of the best music in the Mario series. Then there's Super Mario Bros. 3. A pure classic that set the standard for Mario games. The music was fantastic and the levels were great. It also had some of the best abilities in Mario history. Super Mario 3D Land is fun and all, but just sorta lacks in musical variety and themes. The gameplay is just as good as any Mario game and the levels are great. Super Mario 3D Land is just a great tribute to the Mario series but fails when it comes to abilities (They seriously overdid it with the Tanooki stuff...). I guess it's not the best Mario game, but it's up there. After that I'd say the New Super Mario Bros. games and Super Mario Sunshine. The NSM games were fun and a perfect throwback to the 2D Mario games while keeping it well, New. And I can't really say much for Sunshine since I haven't really played through it beginning to end. Although it did have a perfect atmosphere and some damn good music. Everything about Sunshine was new and refreshing. I also wish more Mario games had a deep of a story as Sunshine.
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Can't go wrong with Mario 3, great memories playing the 16 bit version on the SNES. 
Turo602
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I endorse all of your choices but why no Super Mario World?
LOL! Well, I can't really say much for Super Mario World since I haven't really spent much time with it. I mean, at one point when I was younger I played the hell out of it but it has just faded away with my thoughts and whatnot. I'm sure it's an amazing game, a step up from Super Mario Bros. 3 (which is a lot to live up to) but I just don't really remember it. What I do remember the most from that game was the music, which by the way I really enjoyed. I'm planning on getting Super Mario World on the Virtual Console soon though.