Mario
OK, so old Mario games are available on about ten different systems at this point, but who could honestly say no to a compilation of its best titles in one awesome collection? There really aren’t any dud Mario platforming experiences, and the collection could quite easily span two different volumes: one for early 2D side scrolling games; and a future volume that encompasses 3D titles.
Inevitably, when the Switch’s virtual console does finally launch, older Mario games will be available for download. But rather than re-releasing the same emulations, the younger generation of gamers who haven’t experienced the franchise’s magical origins really should have a chance to play them through on a shiny compilation edition.
When it comes to additional modes and challenges, the Mario games are rife with opportunities. Not to mention, given that Nintendo has chosen to ignore the popularity of achievements within games, this would be a fun way to add replayability to old games that we haven’t had before. Time trials, coin collection, completing levels without dying, mashups of different levels from different 2D Mario games; there are so many cool challenges Nintendo could add across those early Mario titles.
With the impending launch of Mario Odyssey – the first 3D Mario game in years – is there a better time to generate even more hype for the Mario franchise than with a Legacy Collection to play through its platforming roots?
Possible Legacy Collection:
- Super Mario Bros
- Super Mario Bros II
- Super Mario Bros III
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario World II: Yoshi’s Island
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