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{{Franchise | {{Franchise | ||
|image=[[image:Marioluigi.jpg|200px]]| | |image=[[image:Marioluigi.jpg|200px]]| | ||
− | |name=Mario | + | |name=Mario Brothers |
− | |franchise title=Mario | + | |franchise title=Mario Brothers |
|developer=[[Nintendo]] | |developer=[[Nintendo]] | ||
|games=[[Games in Mario Brothers series|List of all games]] | |games=[[Games in Mario Brothers series|List of all games]] | ||
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{{dablink|For information regarding helping the Gamehiker Wiki with this franchise, please refer to the [[GHWiki: Project Mario Brothers|Mario Brothers Project Page]].}} | {{dablink|For information regarding helping the Gamehiker Wiki with this franchise, please refer to the [[GHWiki: Project Mario Brothers|Mario Brothers Project Page]].}} | ||
− | The '''Mario | + | The '''Mario'' series (often alternately referred to as '''Mario Brothers/Bros.''' or '''Super Mario''') is an expansive video game franchise consisting of multiple subseries. These feature the heroic plumber [[Mario]], who usually saves princesses and/or kingdoms from forces that are most commonly led by [[Bowser]]. [[Luigi]] is his brother who initially was created as someone for a second player to control, but later games have expanded his personality and given him more of a distinctive role, although his experiences have become infrequent. |
The character of Mario takes his roots back in the original ''Donkey Kong'' game that first appeared in the arcades in 1981. Since then, Mario has grown to star in his own series of self-titled games. The main games are platforming adventures in 2-D and later 3-D styles, but there are also several spinoff series ranging from sports, RPGs, party games, and independent games for other characters such as [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]] and [[Peach]]. | The character of Mario takes his roots back in the original ''Donkey Kong'' game that first appeared in the arcades in 1981. Since then, Mario has grown to star in his own series of self-titled games. The main games are platforming adventures in 2-D and later 3-D styles, but there are also several spinoff series ranging from sports, RPGs, party games, and independent games for other characters such as [[Yoshi]], [[Wario]] and [[Peach]]. | ||
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==Gamecube== | ==Gamecube== | ||
− | In 2001, the [[Gamecube]] era launched with a non-platformer game starring Mario's brother Luigi, which was called ''[[Luigi's | + | In 2001, the [[Gamecube]] era launched with a non-platformer game starring Mario's brother Luigi, which was called ''[[Luigi's Manson]]''. It was notable as the first to star him without his brother (not counting the licensed game ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'') and his first major appearance after he had been left out of ''Super Mario 64''. This was a game that was more about exploration and armed Luigi with a flashlight and vacuum weapon, which lead to mixed reviews. However, A 3D platformer was still in development for Mario, and so in 2002 ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' was released as a follow-up to ''Super Mario 64''. This game used an island setting and equipped Mario with a water-spraying backpack known as [[FLUDD]], which had a variety of functions depending on the equipped nozzle. This game also received mixed reviews compared to its predecessors due to the usage of FLUDD and the emphasis on cleaning up pollution found throughout the game, although it also introducing popular recurring characters such as [[Bowser Jr.]] and [[Petey Piranha]]. The Gamecube also contained more sports titles, the obligatory ''Mario Kart'' follow-up (in the form of the also mixed reviewed ''[[Mario Kart: Double Dash!!]]'') and the more popular ''Paper Mario'' sequel, ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. |
− | A new RPG series also started on the GBA with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' in 2003, which starred both brothers, with a gameplay system that featured more platformer elements than the other RPG games. It was followed up by two more sequels on the DS that expanded upon the concept, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. The GBA also revisited another classic premise in the form of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', which acted as a modernized revival of the ''Donkey Kong'' concept using various influences from [[Donkey Kong GB|the 1994 Game Boy remake]] and ended up forming its own subseries. When the [[Nintendo DS]] eventually launched in 2004, it came with a | + | A new RPG series also started on the GBA with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' in 2003, which starred both brothers, with a gameplay system that featured more platformer elements than the other RPG games. It was followed up by two more sequels on the DS that expanded upon the concept, ''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]''. The GBA also revisited another classic premise in the form of ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'', which acted as a modernized revival of the ''Donkey Kong'' concept using various influences from [[Donkey Kong GB|the 1994 Game Boy remake]] and ended up forming its own subseries. When the [[Nintendo DS]] eventually launched in 2004, it came with a Mario game that was an expanded remake of ''Super Mario 64'' known as ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'' to show off the DS's capabilities. The DS has also featured further ''Yoshi'' games, as well as one game featuring the princess known as ''[[Super Princess Peach]]'', in addition to the usual set of sports games, [[Mario Party DS|a party game]] and [[Mario Kart DS|a kart racing game]]. |
− | Nintendo later released its first fully original 2D Mario platformer in over a decade for the DS, known as ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. This game used the classic side-scrolling gameplay style mixed with some of the acrobatic moves and enemies from the 3D games, as well as power-ups both old and new, and the game became wildly popular. | + | Nintendo later released its first fully original 2D Mario platformer in over a decade for the DS, known as ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''. This game used the classic side-scrolling gameplay style mixed with some of the acrobatic moves and enemies from the 3D games, as well as power-ups both old and new, and the game became wildly popular. |
==Wii== | ==Wii== | ||
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In 2012, the [[Wii U]] was released with ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' as a launch title, the latest of the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' style of the main games. 2013 later saw a focus on games featuring Luigi as a promotional event known as the Year of Luigi, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the character's existence. The releases associated with this included ''New Super Luigi U'' (which was DLC for ''New Super Mario Bros. U''), [[Dr. Luigi]] (an alternate version of ''Dr. Mario'' released as [[WiiWare]]), ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', the latter two being 3DS games. | In 2012, the [[Wii U]] was released with ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'' as a launch title, the latest of the ''New Super Mario Bros.'' style of the main games. 2013 later saw a focus on games featuring Luigi as a promotional event known as the Year of Luigi, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the character's existence. The releases associated with this included ''New Super Luigi U'' (which was DLC for ''New Super Mario Bros. U''), [[Dr. Luigi]] (an alternate version of ''Dr. Mario'' released as [[WiiWare]]), ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'' and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]'', the latter two being 3DS games. | ||
− | The Wii U later featured an expanded follow-up to ''Super Mario 3D Land'' known as ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', which was released in 2013. This game featured a cooperative multiplayer option and also featured multiple playable characters including Peach. In 2014, ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' was made as a spin-off of ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Afterwards, ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' was released in 2015. This game allowed players to create their own unique sidescrolling ''Mario'' levels | + | The Wii U later featured an expanded follow-up to ''Super Mario 3D Land'' known as ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', which was released in 2013. This game featured a cooperative multiplayer option and also featured multiple playable characters including Peach. In 2014, ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' was made as a spin-off of ''Super Mario Galaxy''. Afterwards, ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' was released in 2015. This game allowed players to create their own unique sidescrolling ''Mario'' levels and then play them. |
− | The sports, kart racing and RPG subseries also continued to receive new installments | + | The sports, kart racing and RPG subseries also continued to receive new installments. The ''Mario & Luigi'' titles released for the 3DS were ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team|Dream Team]]'' in 2013 and ''[[Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam|Paper Jam]]'' in 2015, the latter of which featured a ''Paper Mario'' crossover. The ''Paper Mario'' series also received a new installment on the Wii U in the form of ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' in 2016. |
==Nintendo Switch== | ==Nintendo Switch== | ||
− | In 2017, ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' was released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. This game revamped the 3D ''Mario'' gameplay with an open-world setting, to critical acclaim. | + | In 2017, ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' was released for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. This game revamped the 3D ''Mario'' gameplay with an open-world setting, to critical acclaim. Alphadream also began remaking earlier ''Mario & Luigi'' games for the 3DS with additional modes, starting with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions]]'' in 2017 and set to continue with ''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey]]'' in 2019. |
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There were several licensed games that were created in the 1990s, including ''[[Nintendo Games on Philips CD-i|Hotel Mario]]'' for the Philips CD-i. | There were several licensed games that were created in the 1990s, including ''[[Nintendo Games on Philips CD-i|Hotel Mario]]'' for the Philips CD-i. | ||
− | The ''Mario'' series has also been represented in Nintendo's popular crossover fighting game series, ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]''. Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Donkey Kong have been playable since the first game, with later games adding Princess Peach, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Wario, Diddy Kong, Rosalina and Bowser Jr/the Koopalings as playable characters. The series also features items, stages, enemies and music from throughout the various ''Mario'' games, as well as trophies | + | The ''Mario'' series has also been represented in Nintendo's popular crossover fighting game series, ''[[Portal: Super Smash Bros.|Super Smash Bros.]]''. Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Donkey Kong have been playable since the first game, with later games adding Princess Peach, Bowser, Dr. Mario, Wario, Diddy Kong, Rosalina and Bowser Jr/the Koopalings as playable characters. The series also features items, stages, enemies and music from throughout the various ''Mario'' games, as well as trophies and assist trophies depicting characters and other elements of the series. |
In 2017, ''[[Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle]]'' was released for the Switch. This was a roleplaying game which crossed over the ''Mario'' characters with Ubisoft's ''Raving Rabbids'' series. | In 2017, ''[[Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle]]'' was released for the Switch. This was a roleplaying game which crossed over the ''Mario'' characters with Ubisoft's ''Raving Rabbids'' series. | ||
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==Feature film== | ==Feature film== | ||
− | The | + | The ''Super Mario Bros.'' movie was released in 1993. It starred Bob Hoskins as Mario, John Leguizamo as Luigi, Dennis Hooper as Bowser (once more called Koopa) and Samantha Mathis as Daisy, who was used as the Mushroom Kingdom's princess instead of Peach. The movie took an odd science fiction turn in showing the Mushroom Kingdom as existed in a lost world full of humans whom had evolved from dinosaurs. Mario and Luigi stumble into a portal to this world by accident after Daisy is kidnapped, and they learn more about this strange world while preparing themselves to take down Koopa. This movie was critically planned and has divided Mario fans due to the movie's distance from the source material. |
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=See Also= | =See Also= |