Super Mario is one of the most iconic video games in history and Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is the proof that the game it’s timeless. Many gamers started their gaming journey playing Super Mario on their NES and, after all these years – and more video games – it’s still a classic gem. However, that’s not the only good reason to play the game.
Mario is a staple in the gaming community and this new game made for the Wii U is a homage to that. Even though Mario was created as a side character for another video game, his own franchise changed Nintendo for the best. That’s why we will tell you everything about this game and the history of this beloved character.
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The history behind Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
Before talking about the new video game itself, we should talk about how Mario was born and how it became so popular. Mario, as we know him, wasn’t always the protagonist of his own video game, and was a secondary character in another famous Nintendo franchise. Mario, as a character, was born as the hero in the first Donkey Kong game. With this being said, we will talk about his games rather than this first apparition.
The beginning: Super Mario Bros
It’s with this game that Mario became the phenomenon we know – and love – today. The original version of the game was released by Nintendo in 1983 for the NES, and the premise was very simple. Mario, an Italian-American plumber, fights the bad guys in the sewers, while he travels on then, going through several levels.
The game was released for Japan and North America in 1985 at the same time, something very weird for some videogames. However, the game became so popular that it changed a whole era. As one of the most popular series of its time, many players, even in Europe, wanted to play the game, and Nintendo delivered.
We know that maybe this is too much only to talk about Super Mario Bro U Deluxe, but the legacy that came after this game is huge. Since this first game, Super Mario shaped a lot of the future games that Nintendo will develop, being closely related, having just a few differences, like their mascot or the overall topic.
Why the game was so popular?
At first glance, the game seems rather simple; it’s a 2D landscape consisting of flat ground and a blue sky. The revolutionary thing about the game itself was the excitement over a platform game, being one of the first successful games of its type. The huge amount of enemies, the sense that every level was created to be a challenge, and all the power-ups hidden through the levels made the game something unique.
Another thing that was very impressive for many gamers was the vast amount of hidden places at every level. As you play, you can discover many pipes with hidden spaces, rather than enemies, for you to discover. Everything combined with the fact that you have a timer, and that you could lose your progress if you didn’t finish the level, made the game even more excited.
The legacy: The classic games of Super Mario
After that first release, the Super Mario franchise grew exponentially, releasing many games after the first one. Like Super Mario Bros U Deluxe, many games are far apart from the original concept; however, they still have the same essence as this game. The Super Mario Bros 2 and 3, were very similar to their original game, changing very little, adding new characters and a few new mechanics.
Seeing that the previous releases weren’t as popular, Nintendo decided to upgrade their games, creating Super Mario World. This time you can pic the stages, you can move around a bigger map and you could replay many levels. You probably hear about the game too because is one of the hardest videogames ever, along with the soul saga.
Welcome to the 3D: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Mario Odyssey
We are sure that you played this game at least once because it was one of the biggest titles for the Nintendo 64. As the first Super Mario Game that was made in 3D, the game was a huge success, and it’s still one of the best games on the console today. Overall the essence of the game it’s the same, being similar to Super Mario World, but in 3D.
After a few years, and many remakes of the previous games, some Super Mario games changed their formula. Super Mario Sunshine was the first that show us new gameplay and a new way to enjoy a Mario game. The title wasn’t as successful as we could expect, but since its release, the developers listen to the players and put their ideas on new games. Both Galaxy and Odyssey are incredible titles, which have the essence of the older games, but with the improvements of the new gaming era.
Special mentions
Finally, we reach our special mentions, some of the most popular games that made the Super Mario games so long-lasting. The Super Mario 2: Yoshi Island, and every Yoshi Islands that follows figure just as mentioned because, even though are beloved games by all the Mario fans, they later transform themselves into a new franchise on their own terms.
Is Super Mario Bros U Deluxe as good as we remember?
As you might be aware, this game it’s from 2019. However, since Nintendo is testing their own game platform where you can try titles, like the one that PlayStation owns, we must mention some not-so-old gems. Also, there are several differences between this new version and the old one, and we will tell you the most important ones.
We need to mention that the game it’s in 2D, however, there are 3D graphics and characters, but the remake it0s still closely related to the original one. Also, the adventure has more characters, levels, and many more secret levels to discover.
New levels and multiplayer gameplay
One of the best addition to the game, other than the 8 new levels you can enjoy it’s the multiplayer gameplay. You and 3 more friends can try to complete the level and rescue Peach from the hands of Bowser. During your journey, you can use items to make it easier too, as the original game, but with some new ones, like nuts, flowers, or even the classic mushrooms.
Graphic differences
Super Mario Bros U Deluxe graphics has improved a lot since the Wii U, but there are still faithful to the original game. Most of the characters and the scenarios are brighter are almost 3D, making them more eye-catching and easier to play. They also make the enemies better looking almost like toys that can move over the map.
Should you play the game?
Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is the modem view of a classic gem and one of the most fun, yet changeling games in the world. That’s why, and all the fun you can have with your friends playing it. The overall history shows you that the actual game it’s really good, being a Nintendo game developed for a revival.
If you are a Mario Bros Fan, who grew up playing the classical games, this revival could be what you needed to replay one of the best games of the franchise. Super Mario Bros U Deluxe isn’t only a game made for the relaunch, is a video game made for the die-hard Nintendo fans. This means that you will have an amazing experience no matter what.
Is it really special?
A video game isn’t special just because it’s nostalgic or it’s, overall, a good game. In this case, is the combination of both things and the technical improvements that makes this a unique video game in all senses. Many gamers were happy with this relaunch because it was one of the best classic platform video games and there aren’t many platform genre video games nowadays.
Modern gaming it’s full of Massive Online Multiplayer, Battleroyales, and many Open-World games, but the platform genre isn’t as popular. With this being said, this is a sort of revival of the genre itself and old-time gamers probably miss this kind of more linear adventure. Especially, many gamers probably miss the old-time Mario video games.
What makes Super Mario Bros U Deluxe special, finally, isn’t exactly what you can do in the game, but what it represents for you. If you missed this kind of game, this will be something incredible for you, even more, if you are a Nintendo fan. Every game it’s an experience, and this one is a homage to the kind of games that some of us grew up playing. We recommend you to try it, no matter if you are a lover of this genre or if you are a casual player.
