Let's face it. Super Mario is one of the best selling and most acclaimed gaming franchises in the history of videogames. The chubby Italian plumber has shifted from 2D to 3D, helped clean graffiti, and most recently traveled to the depths of space. In recent years, however, the majority of fans have voiced for a refinement of the traditional 2D formula. The New Super Mario Bros. game may have remained faithful to its name and original inspiration and the Wii sequel added multiplayer to the mix but the presentation and graphics of these installments are nothing superb. With the imminent release of two more installments in this subseries some fans are scratching their heads.
Something I'd like to see is a larger and more fluid overworld. Nintendo hit the nail with this in Super Mario World and it's disappointing to see each of the eight world so disjointed in contemporary titles. Also, Yoshi should have various abilities. Once again various colors should produce different abilities. Moreover, additional worlds are always welcome along the lines of Star Road and Special in Super Mario World or World 9 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. In regards to the Wii U, Miiverse should be integrated to provide for a more social experience, an encouragement of the connectivity encouraged by social networking sites. In regards to this last point, Nintendo already seems to have some great ideas in store for New Super Mario Bros. U.
What are your thought on this topic? How should the formula be improved to maintain interest? Will 2D Mario ever catch up to its 3D counterpart in terms of innovation on display?
Something I'd like to see is a larger and more fluid overworld. Nintendo hit the nail with this in Super Mario World and it's disappointing to see each of the eight world so disjointed in contemporary titles. Also, Yoshi should have various abilities. Once again various colors should produce different abilities. Moreover, additional worlds are always welcome along the lines of Star Road and Special in Super Mario World or World 9 in New Super Mario Bros. Wii. In regards to the Wii U, Miiverse should be integrated to provide for a more social experience, an encouragement of the connectivity encouraged by social networking sites. In regards to this last point, Nintendo already seems to have some great ideas in store for New Super Mario Bros. U.
What are your thought on this topic? How should the formula be improved to maintain interest? Will 2D Mario ever catch up to its 3D counterpart in terms of innovation on display?