Worried about Mario?

Don't get me wrong, Super Mario Galaxy 2 will be an excellent game, but will it be basically more of the same as the last game, just with Yoshi? One could argue that Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, and Mario Galaxy are basically the same already, but you know what I mean. What will the NEXT Mario game be when it comes out? After you've gone into space, have you done it all? With all the money Nintendo is swimming in, Mario certainly doesn't NEED a makeover, but it would be kind of nice.

I want an Open World. No, it doesn't have to be like GTA, but they could, at least, make it like Zelda or Metroid, where it's one continuous experience as oppose to the current "THIS is the hub world, and THESE are the diffrent levels. Have fun getting stars" model. It's nothing more than a flashy, interactive menu. Also, it would be nice to have a Mario game back on Earth (if that's even the planet their on). We always hear about the Mushroom Kingdom, but all we ever see is the castle. It would be cool to have a Mario game where you actually explore the city or country or whatever it is Peach governs over. If not in an Open World, at least let it be a clever theme for the Worlds/Levels.

Those are just some ideas. Once again, I want to say that I know I will love Super Mario Galaxy 2, it's just that I'm concerned for the future.

Nintendo have managed to change Mario through the years keeping it fresh and good and it will be the same for the future.

I think Galaxy will be fine. An open world game would be interesting, but I don't think it would work because all Mario does is run, jump, and what ever the current power up is. For an open world, even a small open world like Metroid, you need alot of special abilities that are always there. An open world Sonic would be cool though......

When you think about it, Zelda and Metriod do the same thing as Mario. (Hyrule Field would be the hub, and the various other areas are levels. Wherever Samus lands her ship is the hub, and each Elevator takes you to a "level"), but they do an acceptable job of tricking me into thinking it's one experience. The way it's seperated in Mario games is so clunky and obvious.

I don't think everything would look similar. I point at the other 2 giant Nintendo franchises again as an example. They vary the environments with little trouble. As far as the special abilities go, giving Mario more than one at a time would kind of be a big departure from the "Marioness". The only thing that comes to mind would be interacting with the whichever environment he's in uniquely.

In any case, I'm not saying that Mario needs an open world or the franchise is over, I'm just wondering what comes after Galaxy 2. Heck, when I'm done playing, I might be delightfully surprised and find myself begging for part 3. However, if they don't make Part 3, what can Mario do that he already hasn't? I guess Nintendo's strategy is that I will be even more excited when I get the answer to that question since I don't know now.

If you want an open world in a mario game, may I suggest maybe Paper Mario? Anyways, I don't think there's any worry about Super Mario Galaxy 2. It's a bit more safer sequel, but hell, another masterpiece like Galaxy with 90% new content is more than good enough for me. As for Mario's next 3-D game, I wouldn't worry about that either. Whatever's in store for the plumber will bound to be great.

If you want an open world in a mario game, may I suggest maybe Paper Mario? Anyways, I don't think there's any worry about Super Mario Galaxy 2. It's a bit more safer sequel, but hell, another masterpiece like Galaxy with 90% new content is more than good enough for me. As for Mario's next 3-D game, I wouldn't worry about that either. Whatever's in store for the plumber will bound to be great.

mkDSpro63

When it comes to Mario, I have faith in Nintendo. When it comes to Zelda, I have faith in them. When it comes to Metroid, I have faith in them. When it comes to other games, Nintendo scares the crap out of me. Sometimes I wonder if they're the same damn company or not. :P

What I'm saying is, I'm not worried about Mario. I just wish they put so much care into other games as well.

Not in the least bit, Nintendo has never once failed to deliver on a Mario title so why would I worry about that starting now. And Galaxy was a great idea I am happy to get another shot at it, it would have been a wasted idea if they used it only once. Can't wait to play Galaxy 2. Sepewrath

you do realize that SMS was a disappointment to most right? lol

[QUOTE="Sepewrath"]Not in the least bit, Nintendo has never once failed to deliver on a Mario title so why would I worry about that starting now. And Galaxy was a great idea I am happy to get another shot at it, it would have been a wasted idea if they used it only once. Can't wait to play Galaxy 2. danger_ranger95

you do realize that SMS was a disappointment to most right? lol

my mistakeI though you put SMG, I would say most considered Sunshine a great game, just not as good as Mario 64.

i don't recall super mario sunshine being labeled as a letdown anywhere, either. it might not have the same amount of awesomeness as the other 3D mario platformers, but it's an awesome title nevertheless.

also, super mario galaxy 2 is bound to take my breath away. i pretty much love all mario games with a "2" following the title.

[QUOTE="danger_ranger95"]

Not in the least bit, Nintendo has never once failed to deliver on a Mario title so why would I worry about that starting now. And Galaxy was a great idea I am happy to get another shot at it, it would have been a wasted idea if they used it only once. Can't wait to play Galaxy 2. Sepewrath

you do realize that SMS was a disappointment to most right? lol

my mistakeI though you put SMG, I would say most considered Sunshine a great game, just not as good as Mario 64.

How are Mario 64, Mario Sunshine, and Mario Galaxy the same? They are some fo the more unique sequels out there. Look at any big series, if you call Mario sequel the same then SO many game series are basically clones by that standard.

I am not worried at all. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is going to be fantastic and I trust Miyamoto and Nintendo when it comes to their decisions regarding the main Mario series.

ooo ooo maybe mario should go into the past, like where he fights king arthur and has a sword! they should call it Mario and the Black Knight!! That would be awesome!!!

..oh wait

ooo ooo maybe mario should go into the past, like where he fights king arthur and has a sword! they should call it Mario and the Black Knight!! That would be awesome!!!

..oh wait

[QUOTE="mkDSpro63"]

If you want an open world in a mario game, may I suggest maybe Paper Mario? Anyways, I don't think there's any worry about Super Mario Galaxy 2. It's a bit more safer sequel, but hell, another masterpiece like Galaxy with 90% new content is more than good enough for me. As for Mario's next 3-D game, I wouldn't worry about that either. Whatever's in store for the plumber will bound to be great.

Nintendo_Ownes7

http://kotaku.com/5276440/

It's disappointing, but Super Mario Galaxy 2 is still a must buy for me.

Once again I am forced to enter this conversation. Sunshine > 64 > Galaxy FTW!!! XDOvirew

Look, sMG was an AMAZING game...and Miyamoto and his team were so full of ideas after SMG that they had enough content to fill another game!

I kinda find it hard to complain.

Who knows what the future will hold for the next Mario platformer, all we can do is trust the brilliance of Miyamoto's mind.

Your ideas are great. I, too, wonder what it is exactly that Peach rules. We do get glimpses of their world in the Paper Mario games, but only certain locations. We never actually get to see any locations from the kingdom. I don't even know if those games are on the Mushroom Kingdom's planet. The best view of the planet is probably either from the Gateway in Super Mario Galaxy or Rainbow Road on Mario Kart Wii.MarioKartFreakX

I'm not worried at all. Nintendo and Miyamoto always put new perspective into the Mario franchise with every game.

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[QUOTE="mkDSpro63"]

If you want an open world in a mario game, may I suggest maybe Paper Mario? Anyways, I don't think there's any worry about Super Mario Galaxy 2. It's a bit more safer sequel, but hell, another masterpiece like Galaxy with 90% new content is more than good enough for me. As for Mario's next 3-D game, I wouldn't worry about that either. Whatever's in store for the plumber will bound to be great.

Rick_Henderson

http://kotaku.com/5276440/

It's disappointing, but Super Mario Galaxy 2 is still a must buy for me.

Didn't Sunshine have an open world effect to it? Anyway, Mario games have always been fun no mater how they turned out in the end... don't worry, Mario Galaxy 2 won't be boring!

Didn't Sunshine have an open world effect to it? Anyway, Mario games have always been fun no mater how they turned out in the end... don't worry, Mario Galaxy 2 won't be boring!

Nintend0-BuDDy

The funny thing about the Mario franchise is that Nintendo is always doing something new or different with him. For example, who knew Nintendo would make New Super Mario Bros? Just by them creating one new item, the Mega Mushroom, they in turn re-created every future Mario game because now the ability for Mario to grow even bigger is an new option. Also, who would've even anticipated that Mario's next game afterSunshine would put him in outer space?!?!? I never would've though they'd do that with Mario next. I guess once Mario goes into outer space we the fans think that no more can be done, right? Where will Mario be next?

I think its fine the way it is, although i really enjoyed the open ended exploration of mario 64 and would like that but bigger in a new mario game. The open world stuff they should save for an RPG like Paper Mario or they should do something like what M&L Superstar Saga (GBA) did regarding the open world

so hes saying games like gear of war can have "same game" sequals but mario isnt allowed?

and besides they allready said 90% will be new

so hes saying games like gear of war can have "same game" sequals but mario isnt allowed?

and besides they allready said 90% will be new

I wouldnt mind if the next mario was Super Micro Mario where he shrinks down and does his usual platforming, when you get to the biggest (galaxy/universe) the next step is to go to the smallest (although its kind of been done already).

I also wouldnt mind seeing mario go digital. Similar to being in a world from the Tron disneyMovie.

so hes saying games like gear of war can have "same game" sequals but mario isnt allowed?

and besides they allready said 90% will be new

so hes saying games like gear of war can have "same game" sequals but mario isnt allowed?

and besides they allready said 90% will be new

Oh yeah because Mario is best know for his games coming in seven's, I thinking talking about 6 sequels is jumping the gun a bit, don't you think?. You never could have expected Mario Galaxy and the spherical gameplay, so you can't guess what the next move for Mario could be. Sepewrath

Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy aren't the same games. :/