Generally, a game is judged by its graphics, storyline, gameplay, or overall value, all of which are legitimate criteria for judging a game. Sometimes, however, one of the best ways to judge a game is not what you can do to entertain yourself, but how much you can entertain yourself while doing what is essentially nothing that moves the game forward. That doesn’t include intended diversions such as seeking easter eggs, hunting down glitches, or losing yourself in a side game or minigame. I mean nothing.
Cultured Vultures: Put on your freshest dungarees and chow down on the ripest mushroom as we reel off the best Mario games ever made to celebrate Mar10 Day.
My top 3 are Mario 3, Mario World and Mario 64. Mario Odyssey is also excellent, and I enjoyed Sunshine but didn't care for the Galaxy series.
Cultured Vultures: Put on your freshest dungarees and chow down on the ripest mushroom as we reel off the best Mario games ever made.
The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and it's the host's birthday! But don't worry, they'll talk news and Super Mario Galaxy too!