"It's a me Mario!" The famous line said by one of Nintendo's most recognizable character made. Mario the plumber from New York City who got sucked into a world of koopa troopas, ghosts and the big bad Bowser. This man is on the mission to save Princess Peach. His famous sidekicks always willing to help are Luigi and Yoshi stomping out baddies.
Mario being the legend that he got his start fighting Donkey Kong in the arcades around america. Back then he was known by Jumpman, since the goal of the game was to jump over all the different objects being thrown at him. He climbed ladders and well jumped to save Pauline from the big mokey. It was a simple game but held the attention of kids around the world. Its simplicity kept it exciting and challeging.
He later saved his girlfriend and went back to New York. During 1981 He was a popular icon in the gaming world. Mario was also a Doctor in one game, Fought monster in the pipes of New York's underground and went back in time to stop Bowser from stealing all the great artifacts of the world. All these games were great but didn't compare to the ultimate mario adventure. Released in America in 1986, was based on running through the levels as the characters Mario and Luigi to save Princess Toadstool. Evading Bowser's minions and destroying the him at the end of world eight. Was claimed to be the best game of all time and also was the game that gave the NES console its boost in sales.
Later down the road Mario became the big hero and his legacy began. As the years went on new games and console came out creating better Mario adventures. In the 90s the Nintendo 64 hit the market and mario finally got out of a 2D world and into a 3D one. Battling Bowser for control of the Mushroom Kingdom. Then Some more popular games like the Mario Parties, Making appearances in Smash Bros. Melee on Game Cube and his newest game on the Wii Mario Galaxy.
For the most part Mario will always be a legend in my eyes and every other fan around the world. His Leagacy is probably considered the greatest and many people have made forums devoted to this plumber of power. I think this character will have more games to come for many years. The future of mario has just begun.
Mario is one of the most recognizable characters in gaming history! I like this post, because I grew up spending many an hour trying to save Princess Peach and when I would do it, I would hit reset and start all over again. I was a little disappointed with Holly Wood's depiction of this legendary character in the Mario Brothers movie. It was a failed attempt to portray this epic story, because it lost alot of the storyline. Mario will continue to be recognized in the future amongst the ranks of sonic and other familiar videogame faces. His "plumber power" will continue to shine in videogames for a long time to come....Good post Anthony!
ReplyDeleteMario is in so many games and is so well known that he seems to be an icon of video games. Nearly anyone who plays games recognizes his picture. He is definately a large part of gaming history, and more games are made with him in it. These games are for all ages and many have grown up playing with him. Definately a legacy.
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