The Italian plumber Mario has become a brand of its own. Debuting in 1981 on Nintendo’s Donkey Kong, Mario has been featured in 200 titles since then. After decades of its release, Mario is still loved by everyone and going strong with new titles coming every year. Those who think that Mario is just a 2D character, who’s story ends with rescuing the princess from Bowser, have been living under a rock for the past years.
From RPG to racing carts, and a creative mix of 2D and 3D animations we got to see in Paper Mario, Mario games have been released in all kinds of genres. All of them appeal to their specific audience. No doubt, he’s become the most popular gaming character, raking in more than $507 million in sales. Metacritic is an authority site in the gaming culture. This list is based on the user’s rating for the best Mario game.
10 Super Mario 3D Land- 90
Super Mario 3D Land came out in 2011 and was the first Mario game to be released on 3DS. Every Super Mario game follows the same story but the fun lies in the new elements they add. This makes playing the same story again enjoyable.
It combines the 3D and 2D aspects of the previous games. Thus creating a unique world with new power-ups, gameplay mechanics, and better levels. Even today, it can provide the players with an immersive experience, that is found in no other Mario game.
9 Super Mario Sunshine- 92
This time Mario is on a vacation at Isle Delfino but heroes can never rest. He has to rescue the Princess while restoring his reputation. Because, the villain, a lookalike of Mario called Shadow Mario, vandalizes the island. Mario is blamed for the mess.
Mario has a vast arsenal of moves. The visually appealing environment was praised by the critics. The addition of F.L.U.D.D in gameplay, which allows Mario to control water and clean the graffiti, added a new feel to the gameplay mechanics. The game sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.
8 Super Mario 3D World- 93
Nintendo delivered another praise-worthy game. It has to be the funniest Mario game if not the best. This time, Mario is on a mission to recuse Sprixies( fairy-like creatures) from the hands of evil Bowser. The multiplayer feature allows other players to join in the fun and collaborate to win a specific level.
It’s riveting graphics, memorable music and captivating story received a lot of good reviews from critics. It’s a perfect game that is packed with tons of things.
7 Super Mario World- 94
This game was the followup to Super Mario Bros. 3-which was a huge success. It was obvious that Super Mario World would achieve the same level of praise. You know the drill- Bowser kidnaps the Princess and Mario sets out on a journey to rescue her. But this time he has a new friend named Yoshi. Yoshi was a good addition to the gameplay: he eats enemies and gains different powers.
There is so much to explore that it never gets old. It was the first and best selling SNES game, with more than 20 million copies being sold. It holds up to the retro graphics, addictive story, and challenging obstacles of its predecessor.
6 Super Mario 64- 94
Super Mario 64 was the first game to break free from the 2D world and into the state of the art 3D. The game follows the same plot of rescuing the Princess from Bowser but this time it was a completely different feel.
The open-world design and the freedom of controls for the players was something new to the Mario franchise. It was praised for its visuals, gameplay, and music. It sold more than 11 million copies and influenced the whole 3D world gaming genre. Its effects can be felt in the future Mario games. It also received a perfect score from Edge magazine.
5 Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island- 96
Super Mario World was one of the most successful Mario games. Nintendo flips the formula of Mario games and makes Yoshi the main protagonist, with Mario being a baby he takes everywhere on his back. The story is simple: Yoshi has to reunite the two brothers- Luigi and Mario- because Luigi was kidnapped. For the first time, there are no Princesses involved. The hand-drawn graphics show the dedication of the developers to create a feel happy game.
His powerups are crazy and fun. The world is bigger, jokes are funnier and the whole feel of the game is better than the predecessor. One thing that stands out, is the annoying crying of Baby Mario after Luigi takes some hits. It can make people hate babies altogether.
4 Super Mario Galaxy 2- 97
The sequel to a masterpiece is another masterpiece( Super Mario Galaxy), which is a rare sight nowadays. Bowser, without a care in the world, imprisons Princess Peach at the center of the universe. He also gets ahold of all the Power Stars and Grand Stars. Mario has to set out on another adventure to save his Princess. Bowser needs to see a therapist for his obsession with kidnapping Princesses.
The interactive controls are weaved into its gameplay, so the players can feel the same way as the character on the screen. Critics praised it for going back to the roots of Mario games and making people realize why they loved the franchise in the first place.
3 Super Mario Galaxy- 97
Super Mario Galaxy can be seen as a spiritual successor to Super Mario 64. It takes a new take on the Plumber’s adventures and sends him to space this time. Bowser lifts the castle of Princess Peach into space and launches Mario at a distant planer. There he meets Rosalina- who can help Mario return to earth. To make it work, Mario has to collect all the Power Stars from different planets.
The gameplay changes from planet to the planet due to the difference in gravity. The game dives into mind-boggling physics concepts like black holes, singularities, and dying stars. The spectacular graphics and new themes of each world with clever mechanics make it one of the best Mario games.
2 Super Mario Odyssey- 97
This game received the Game of the Year award, so it has to be good. Bowser, with the help of some friends, kidnap Princess Peach to marry her forcefully. Mario and his new friend Cappy. chase him on a ship called Odyssey throughout the space. Stopping at different planets and defeating the enemies there. The story ends with a big twist, just know that no one wins from Mario and Bowser.
Footprints of great Mario classics like Super Mario Sunshine and 64 can be seen throughout the game. It brings back memories for the hard-core fans while still feeling novel. It’s beautiful sceneries and relaxing music make it enjoyable for all kinds of players.
1 Super Mario Bros. 3- 98
Super Mario Bros. 3 releasing in 1988, is still the most critically acclaimed Mario game releasing on NES. The story goes like this: Bowser sends his children- Koopalings- to invade the seven kingdoms of the Mario world and steal the wand from every ruler there. Mario and Luigi are dispatched by Princess Toadstool to retrieve the wands and chase away the Koopalings. At the seventh kingdom, the brothers receive a note from Bowser stating that he had kidnapped the Queen. Both heroes travel to his castle, defeat Bowser and rescue the Princess.
The game provides the best Mario experience with its innovative obstacle courses, gorgeous graphics, and detailed character design. Due to its huge success, an animated TV series The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 was also made. This game is regarded as the best, after 3 decades. It’s the prime example that high-end graphics don’t make a game.
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