Mario is undeniably the face of Nintendo. The gaming series and the characters are not only a part of gaming history but also an evergreen icon in pop culture. It is one of the most successful franchises owned by Nintendo, as the series has spawned countless games, spin-offs, books, comics, and even movies!
Mushroom Kingdom’s greatest protector, the Italian Plumber, with a thick mustache and red’n’blue overalls, is a face known by almost everyone on the planet. Iconic games such as Super Mario Bros, Mario party, and many others are an indispensable part of every gamer’s life.
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Top 5 Nintendo Mario games of All Time:
To celebrate the iconic plumber and his never-ending fight against the evil king of Koopas, Bowser, here’s a list of some of Mario’s greatest games of all time!
Without further delay, let’s jump into it!
5. Super Mario Galaxy 2
Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to one of the finest Mario games of all time. And it is a worthy one, as the sequel has managed to capture the charm of the first game, with brand new additions like new power-ups, improved visuals, mounts, and more!
But still, the first game had something very special that this one didn’t manage to hit.
4. Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy had to be on this list, as the game was phenomenally successful and brought brand-new innovations to the franchise. The sci-fi setting of the game gave some great new opportunities for the players to experience Mario like never before.
The gameplay implemented fun space-related gimmicks like gravity control, floating, and many more, making it one of the most fun Mario Games of all time.
3. Super Mario Odyssey
Super Mario Odyssey is undeniably one of the most groundbreaking games in the series. The “Sandbox” gameplay mixed with new interesting gameplay features introduced by the character of Cappy made the game a breath of fresh air.
On top of that, the next-gen hardware of Nintendo Switch gave a Mario experience that fans will never forget.
2. Super Mario Bros 3 (NES)
One of the most important games in the Mario series is Super Mario Bros 3 as the game introduced some new changes in the old formula and added new refreshing power-ups and features that are still a staple in the series. The game was revolutionary for the legacy of Mario.
1. Super Mario World
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Honestly, when it comes to a complete Mario experience, then very few titles can ever imagine competing with Super Mario World. The game was so good that it set a standard for the series.
From introducing iconic characters, like Yoshi, to featuring a gameplay world filled with secrets and mysteries, this game is the peak of the Mario Franchise.
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