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Post by CMWaters on Dec 16, 2011 17:10:54 GMT -5
Inspired by the World vs. 64 thread, let's compare two of the best Mario games. Which is better in your eyes: the redefining NES classic or the SNES launch title?
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Post by Free Hat on Dec 16, 2011 17:23:09 GMT -5
SMB3. I've said before that I consider SMW to be one of the weaker 2d Marios, and most of that has to do with level design. You had some interesting concepts in there, but a lot of it just feels very by the numbers and comparatively uncreative when stacked up against SMB3. I've always heard that Miyamoto never really wanted to make the game and that it was rushed through development pretty quickly to get out in time for the launch of the SNES. Frankly it kinda shows.
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Post by FinalGwen on Dec 16, 2011 17:24:49 GMT -5
This is a much tougher one. I think I probably had more fun with World overall as a kid, but SMB3 does have a lot more packed in there. More ideas, more variety in powerups, and more to do.
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Post by BorneAgain on Dec 16, 2011 17:26:30 GMT -5
Very close, but Mario 3's variety of levels puts it over the top for me.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2011 17:29:37 GMT -5
SMB3. I never got to experience SMW as a kid (I was a Genesis kid), and while SMW is an impressive game, nothing comes close to the variety and the creativeness that SMB3 had to offer. This was the game that I grew up with, this is the reason why I own a GBA...JUST to play THAT game. Oh yeah, also that.  |
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Post by Apricots And A Pear Tree on Dec 16, 2011 17:31:28 GMT -5
Super Mario World
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Post by The Ichi on Dec 16, 2011 17:37:38 GMT -5
I liked World more as a kid, but I can play 3 numerous times as an adult and still have a blast, which I can't say the same for with World.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2011 18:21:24 GMT -5
SMB3. I never got to experience SMW as a kid (I was a Genesis kid), and while SMW is an impressive game, nothing comes close to the variety and the creativeness that SMB3 had to offer. This was the game that I grew up with, this is the reason why I own a GBA...JUST to play THAT game. Oh yeah, also that. How the hell did he know about that warp whistle anyway? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2011 18:23:39 GMT -5
It's very close, but World was better.
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Post by lez 3:16 on Dec 16, 2011 18:30:29 GMT -5
Very close, but Mario 3's variety of levels puts it over the top for me. this |
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Post by BAM! on Dec 18, 2011 8:02:15 GMT -5
SMB3, hands down.... in my pants... because I REALLY like SMB3!
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Post by Oh Cry Me a Screwball on Dec 18, 2011 8:36:48 GMT -5
I'm torn on this, but I'll go with SMW seeing as though I played it first (first console was an SNES, played SMB3 through All Stars later). Neither are my favorite Mario platformer though, as I'd rank Yoshi's Island and the two Galaxies above it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2011 9:14:15 GMT -5
Honestly I think SMB3 is insanely overrated. SMW and it's not even close to me. I'd have a tougher time deciding between Sunshine and Galaxy 2.
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Post by Mac on Dec 18, 2011 12:06:57 GMT -5
SMB3 was to gaming what Nirvana was to music. It changed the way I played games. No longer did platformers seem to be linear START to FINISH quests but we had choices where we went and how we played the games. And while I think SMW was great ( and it was) It didnt improve the concept enough and even went backwards a bit. I like Yoshi, the colored shells with the different powers, the cape... but I was thinking Spacesuits, flamethrowers, lazer beams. While it's a great game that you dont need to make any excuses for liking it certainly didnt (pun) 1-up SMB3
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Post by The Ichi on Dec 18, 2011 12:12:31 GMT -5
I'd have a tougher time deciding between Sunshine and Galaxy 2. Dude... Why would that even be a contest? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2011 17:46:30 GMT -5
I'd have a tougher time deciding between Sunshine and Galaxy 2. Dude... Why would that even be a contest? It's an even tougher decision than picking between SMW and SMB3 IMO. And no, that's also no contest. Galaxy 2 by a long shot. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2011 17:50:52 GMT -5
Dude... Why would that even be a contest? It's an even tougher decision than picking between SMW and SMB3 IMO. And no, that's also no contest. Galaxy 2 by a long shot. Yeah, Sunshine is good, and in replaying it recently I did enjoy it, but the Galaxy games - especially the second one - blow it away. Although I'd like to see another game in the 64 / Sunshine vein. Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are a lot more linear and 3D Land isn't even comparable. |
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Post by Goldenbane on Dec 18, 2011 23:18:27 GMT -5
I've tried SMW several times, and everytime I get the cape, I manage to unfold it...and end up crashing face first into the ground, no matter what buttons I hit.
In SMB3, I just run with the raccoon/Tanooki suit...pressed A a bunch of times...and I'm flying. Easy, simple to use. For me, SMB3 is the far superior title.
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Post by rapidfire187 on Dec 18, 2011 23:22:03 GMT -5
I love both games equally. I really could never choose one over the other. I just have so many fond memories of playing both games as a kid. I will say that I find SMW to be easier. Not that SM3 is hard by any means, but I can run through World with a lot less trouble. That doesn't mean it's better or worse, but I find myself wanting to play it more often because I know it's not going to give me any trouble.
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Post by Tiger Millionaire on Dec 18, 2011 23:22:48 GMT -5
SMB3 is my pick for the greatest game of all time, so I'm going to go with that. Playing that game was like when Dorothy opened the door and you saw the color of Oz compared with the sepia-tone of Kansas.
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