Gamer Syndrome: Luigi is somewhat of a touchy subject when it comes to the Mario franchise. Sure, he was there in the iconic Super Mario Bros. as a playable character for player two. And yes, he was selectable in Super Mario Bros. 2 (which isn’t saying too much considering that game wasn’t even the real Super Mario Bros. 2). But what has Mario’s little brother done for himself over the years?
Screen Critics takes a stab at picking the platformers that we feel all gamers should experience at least once. Which platformer is your top one ever?
Definitely. Super Mario Odyssey i'm looking forward to more than anything except Metroid prime 4.
Why no mention of Tembo: The Badass Elephant, LittleBigPlanet, Jak and Daxter, Sly Cooper, or Kirby
Since Mario’s earliest romps through the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario has always taken advantage of the fantastical power-ups strewn across the land to save the Princess. Nowadays, Mario seems to have a power-up or item for practically any situation – but it was not always this way.
AllThatsEpic: “It’s a me, Mario!” This is everyone’s favorite line, and also the most well known line from the Mario series itself. Mario has starred in hundreds of games, ranging from parties to brawls and even golf, making him the biggest thing since sliced bread.
