New Mario game for 3DS

I like the "Fludd" coming back rumor, I fucking loved Sunshine!

Eh, it was okay.

There were a lot of good things to be found in Mario Sunshine. While it may not have been the best Mario title ever, it certainly was one of the best platformers of that generation.

I'm looking back on it now, and I can't really remember why I more or less disliked it back then. All I can remember is a colourful setting, sharp controls, Yoshi, and the FLUDD that was maybe a little over-used but otherwise a fine mechanic.

But then again, I also remember that the levels that were the most fun were the 'secret' levels, featuring classic get-to-the-goal platforming with no FLUDD.

I loved Sunshine, but I remember it being rather unforgivably difficult.

It was, at times. That stupid Chucker Pinata Secret Stage is one prime example of its bullshit difficulty.

THE LILY PADS

Worst. Mario level. EVER.

Ah, yes, the Lilypads Special Stage. I'd rather play through Sonic 2006 than go through that nonsense again.

What about Sonic 2006, The Last Story, combined with Sonic's Mach Speed section, combined with Silver's Billiard ball puzzle, combined with the lily pads? Huh? Huh?

Russian Roulette. With a machine gun.

Russian Roulette. With loaded artillery. Strapped to the barrel.

Fixed it for you.

I know it's pretty likely, considering its appearance in both Galaxy games, but I'd like to see the Fire Flower again. Or maybe the Sky/Marine Pop? Hey, a guy can dream.

@ Marioguy 128: Wonder what Sean Malstrom thinks of this.

http://seanmalstrom.wordpress.com/2011/03/03/email-super-mario-3ds/

He couldn't possibly be any less thrilled, and I, for one, don't blame him.

And I for one ask, why exactly should we care about Sean Malstorm thinks? Seriously, why?

Back on topic, ooh, made by Galaxy Team? Yay! :D

Sean Malstrom

Oh God not that again.

And I for one ask, why exactly should we care about what Sean Malstorm thinks?

edited 3rd Mar '11 10:27:16 PM by Electivirus

I tried reading to the end of that, but I eventually quit in disgust about this whole "first class" and "second class" gamers thing, which just strikes me as incredibly elitist. The sooner we stop dissing people for playing games that aren't aimed towards us (and yes, that includes both the FPS fan who disses Mario and the Mario fan who disses FP Ses, and even supposed "hardcore" gamers looking down on "casual" gamers), the better the industry will be.

I read that whole... thing. I don't know whether to laugh or what. Is that guy serious? Wow.

Moving on. This now increases my chances of getting a 3DS.

Just not on launch day.

Sean Malstrom

No... just no.

edited 4th Mar '11 4:19:20 AM by MrW

Okay...?

-clears throat- Sorry.

edited 4th Mar '11 3:48:33 AM by MrW

Considering that the 2D Mario games sold a lot more than the 3D Mario games, I'm thinking this guy isn't too far off about his points.

Wrong pothole, bro.

Uh, why did you pothole it to Polygon Ceiling? The 3D Marios are FAR from examples of that trope.

edited 4th Mar '11 6:16:35 AM by MrW

I thought the open-ended Mario games where alright. But they didn't provide the same level of pure fun galaxy had. So I kinda hope they play to their strengths make it more on the linear side.