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Gaming The Super Mario Super Thread!

Discussion in 'Community' started by Jedi_Nailbiter, Aug 2, 2002.

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NewWorldOrder Jedi Youngling

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Jul 20, 2005

makes me look forward to the next one even more

NewWorldOrder, Sep 7, 2005

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Smuggler_4_Life Jedi Youngling

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Aug 22, 2005

Nai said:

Squirt a fish with Yoshi's fruit juice
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As someone who has never played this game, I can't describe how dirty this sounds.

Smuggler_4_Life, Sep 8, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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It's actually rather kinky as it involves streams of projectile vomit that can turn fish into floating platforms.

The2ndQuest , Sep 8, 2005

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Smuggler_4_Life Jedi Youngling

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Aug 22, 2005

Wow. Any game that involves projectile vomit has to be good. I glossed over this game when it came out, but now I'm hearing that it might be worth playing.

So is it similar to SM64? Better? Worse?

Smuggler_4_Life, Sep 9, 2005

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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It's very similar (the basic structure of different worlds accessed from a hub-world where youc ollect a certain number of shines/stars from each), just with the water mechanics (which introduces hovering, rocketjumps and hyperdash abilities, among others- while riding Yoshi, the water spray ability is replaced by Yoshi vomiting a stream of fruit juice which can have other effects such as turning Cheep-Cheeps into floating platforms) and a bit less variety with the world themes (as every level is set on the tropical island, instead of snow, volcano, etc worlds) though each level offers variety within the tropical theme and are much larger than M64 levels.

I'd also consider it much harder than Mario 64, and it's got some pretty creative mini-games and even a couple rather challenging boss battles. And the afore-mentioned water mechanics really do add a lot to the game- you don't realize just how useful the hovering is for platforming until you get to one of the bonus level stages where they strip that ability from you and force you to rely on old-fashioned platforming skills.

And, considering the game came out 3 years ago, the game is absolutely worth whatever reduced price it's available at now, even if you're not quite as impressed by the game as I am

Probably the only shortcoming of the game is the camera, which is pretty much the same as the one in Mario 64, though they at least show you Mario's shadow and other objects when the view becomes obstructed by the terrain.

When it first came out, I initially thought it was good but not great- almost too similar to Mario 64, but now as I've gotten deeper into the game and acquired some of the newer abilities and experienced some of the more creative aspects of the game, I've really started to admire it much, much more.

The2ndQuest , Sep 9, 2005

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Smuggler_4_Life Jedi Youngling

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Aug 22, 2005

Thanks for the info! Looks like it's $20 at Target, which is right across the street from my office, so I may have to hop over there on my way home tonight.

Now I'll have to split my time between SWG and SMS. Oh, what a cruel world we live in.

Smuggler_4_Life, Sep 9, 2005

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Uncle_Owen_Kenobi Jedi Youngling

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Dec 7, 2001

Looks like Mario 128 has been replaced. Trailer and screens should be up soon. From the gameplay looks like a mix between Starfox flying on rails and some platforming. Obviously like Zelda will probably be the showcase game to fully show what the Wiimote is capable of.

Basic game info.

The title of the game is a reference to the fact that, apparently, Super Mario Galaxy will take the series into space. Some of Mario's new abilities will have him literally swimming through space to his next destination. We caught brief glimpses of this and although it seemed unusual, it captured the whimsical spirit of the series. We also saw glimpses of Mario getting bombarded by angry Bullet Bills, and taking on a large, fiery octopus boss. Nintendo also stated that players would be able to make Mario bat away objects by using the Wii remote. What's more, the game looks like it's going to play with the player's sense of direction not just by making the rotund plumber travel through space, but also by running around the surface of curved planetoids and more.

Uncle_Owen_Kenobi, May 9, 2006

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Flames Jedi Master

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Apr 18, 2006

Cool Just what I want!
Though it sucks that you need the control stick attachment to control it. I was hoping for a Mario game that would utilize the remote to its full extent

Super Mario rules
/Flames

Flames, May 9, 2006

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Uncle_Owen_Kenobi Jedi Youngling

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Dec 7, 2001

The left hand uses the stick to control movement while the Wiimote is used to swing and bat away objects, I'm guessing. Pretty much the same way games are played now. With the exception of you using your right arm instead of your right thumb on the analogue stick.

Uncle_Owen_Kenobi, May 9, 2006

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Flames Jedi Master

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Apr 18, 2006

Yeah, I know. I was hoping for more innovation, more daring moves, more REVOLUTION....

Wii - it should be much more
/Flames

Flames, May 9, 2006

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ziontempo Jedi Youngling

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Apr 27, 2006

true...

ziontempo, May 10, 2006

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Excellence Jedi Knight

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Jul 28, 2002

I anticipated they'd do a space variant Mario a decade ago. They're . . . late.

Excellence, May 11, 2006

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Flames Jedi Master

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Apr 18, 2006

I hope the game keeps this title, because it gives me the same kind of feeling that "Super Mario World" gave me the first time I read about it. The world of Super Mario seems to become much bigger than before.

BTW, Excellence: You're right, this should've happened a long time ago. This is the first time in 10 years that they take the series to a new level.

SMG - nice abbreviation
/Flames

Flames, May 11, 2006

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Uncle_Owen_Kenobi Jedi Youngling

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Dec 7, 2001

Some movies. Wish they would have a movie that shows how the controller is working alongside the footage.

Trailer.

Gameplay.

Uncle_Owen_Kenobi, May 11, 2006

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Flames Jedi Master

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Apr 18, 2006

Nice

Shake it!
/Flames

Flames, May 11, 2006

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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Jan 27, 2000

Supposedly they are looking into ways to allow 3 other players to participate in the game- eitehr working for or against Mario.

I'm hoping for against- yet another scenario where the Wii will result in outbreaks of physical violence amongst friends and family.

The2ndQuest , May 11, 2006

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ziontempo Jedi Youngling

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Apr 27, 2006

lol...wow,, that wud be wickedd...multiplayer mario

ziontempo, May 11, 2006

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That_Wascally_Droid Jedi Knight

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Jul 29, 2001

We disagree on EU, but it's nice to know Quest and I see eye-to-eye on Nintendo

Wii, it's for lovers.

Err, and by 'lovers' I naturally mean online personalities bereft of homoerotica.

That_Wascally_Droid, May 11, 2006

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The2ndQuest Tri-Mod With a Mouth Staff Member Manager

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The2ndQuest , May 11, 2006

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Son of the Suns Administrator Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Flames said:

This is the first time in 10 years that they take the series to a new level.
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Didn't Mario go to space in Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins for the Game Boy?

Still, this looks to be on a much larger scale. I can't wait.

Son of the Suns, May 11, 2006

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-Phoenix- Jedi Master

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Oct 21, 2005

Son of the Suns said:

Flames said:

This is the first time in 10 years that they take the series to a new level.
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Didn't Mario go to space in Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins for the Game Boy?

Still, this looks to be on a much larger scale. I can't wait.

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Yes, he did. I still have that game.

-Phoenix-, May 11, 2006

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Flames Jedi Master

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Apr 18, 2006

I don't think the game concept was highly affected by Mario going to space in SML2, though. In SMG, the whole concept seems to be based on it, which makes it drastically different from the earlier titles. The jump from Sunshine to Galaxy won't be like SMW to SM64, of course, but maybe like SMB to SMB3.

EDIT: I would be very happy if SMG turned out to have multiplayer options. It's been so lonely playing Super Mario games since SMW

BRING LUIGI BACK, NINTENDO(not really counting SM64DS)!

Galaxies - they are spacy
/Flames

Flames, May 11, 2006

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ziontempo Jedi Youngling

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Apr 27, 2006

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ziontempo, May 12, 2006

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Rogue_Follower Manager Emeritus VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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Anyhow, I think this game looks great, and appears to really work well with the Wiimote motion sensing concept. Wonder what the story will be like...

Rogue_Follower, May 12, 2006

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Darth-Lando Jedi Grand Master

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Aug 12, 2002

Rogue_Follower said:

Anyhow, I think this game looks great, and appears to really work well with the Wiimote motion sensing concept. Wonder what the story will be like...
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I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess that Bowser is somehow threatening the Mushroom Galaxy or somesuch. Peach may or may not be involved as a kidnap victim.

Darth-Lando, May 12, 2006

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