If you grew up in the ’80s or ’90s, you know who Mario is. If you’re remotely involved in the gaming world, you should know this Italian plumber! Mario is without a doubt the mascot of Nintendo. First introduced in Nintendo’s Donkey Kong, he was formerly known as Mr Jumpman. He was also a carpenter. But… Continue reading Nerd Bacon Celebrates National Mario Day!
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Super Mario Land – Game Boy
We’ve been covering a lot of Wario lately, haven’t we? From his very first appearance in Super Mario Land 2 to Wario Land 4, and counting. But there’s something missing. A piece that hasn’t been covered yet. With mounting pressure to review sequels back in August, Nerd Bacon’s ZB skipped over the first Mario Land in favor of Super Mario Land 2. Now it’s time to finally tackle a game he’s been anxious to work on since before Nerd Bacon celebrated its two-year anniversary. That’s right folks, it’s Super Mario Land for Game Boy.
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash – Wii U
Mario’s ventures into the world of tennis have always been one of his more well-respected spin-offs, so it would make sense to expect great things with the release of Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash for the Wii U. However, while the game looks beautiful, it’s criminally shy of engaging content.
Mario Party 10 – Wii U
And the party rages on with Mario Party 10 for the Wii U, the 14th installment of the series overall. With a total of 3 different modes to party on with, it’s one of the most appealing entries in the series to date.
Nerd Bacon Celebrates Mario’s 30th Anniversary!
In celebration of Mario’s 30th anniversary, we’ve compiled a list of all of The Bacon’s current Mario and Mario-related reviews. Check back frequently as we work to add as many games to this list as possible over the next couple of months!
Mario’s Time Machine – SNES
Mario’s Time Machine, another commonly derided title from Mario’s line of educational games, is a surprisingly honest trip through certain pieces of history. It’s still got that “edutainment” flair that keeps it from entering the pantheon of “real” games, though the experience is more enjoyable than you might think!
Super Mario Kart – SNES
The Mario Kart series is one of video gaming’s most popular franchises, and it all started here, with Super Mario Kart. Critics have heaped on loads of superlatives to this initial installment: best SNES graphics, top console game, one of the greatest of all time. However, I am of a slightly different persuasion…
Mario is Missing! – SNES
Mario is Missing!, one of a handful of educational Mario games released in the early 90’s, features Luigi as the main protagonist for the first time in the series. It may not be much of a “game,” but if you’re in the fourth or fifth grade and need to learn a few things about history and geography, there are certainly worse ways to go about it!
Super Princess Peach – DS
Super Princess Peach features our favorite damsel in distress in her first – and so far only – starring role. It may not be the next Luigi’s Mansion or Yoshi’s Island, but Super Princess Peach is endearing and enjoyable in its own way.
Super Mario Maker – Wii U
Super Mario Maker is an instant classic and the perfect way to celebrate Mario’s 30th birthday. Easy to learn and difficult to master, Super Mario Maker will have old and new fans alike cranking out Mario levels by the dozen, not to mention marveling at the diverse creations of others.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Wii U
Captain Toad Treasure Tracker is a platformer/puzzle hybrid first introduced in Super Mario 3D Land – after almost 30 years, Toad finally gets his own game in the Mario universe! This game is full of amazing graphics, creative level design, and a fun new way to look at the platforming genre.
Mario Party DS – DS
Better late than never, The Cubist completes Nerd Bacon’s collection of Mario Party reviews with his take on Mario Party DS.
Mario Kart DS – Nintendo DS
Mario Kart DS is the first-ever Mario Kart game released on the DS, and it was an immediate hit. The revolutionary multiplayer, the sheer number of options, and the feasible yet challenging unlockables made this game extremely addictive and rarely boring, especially when played with friends.
Super Mario Advance – GBA
Platform: Game Boy Advance Release Date (NA): June 11th, 2001 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Platformer Nerd Rating: 7 out of 10 As one of the launch titles for the GBA, Super Mario Advance reimagines a couple of early Mario games, namely Super Mario Bros. 2 and the original Mario Bros. There’s not a whole lot of new stuff… Continue reading Super Mario Advance – GBA
Mario Kart: Super Circuit – GBA
Platform: Game Boy Advance Release Date (NA): August 27th, 2001 Developer: Intelligent Systems Publisher: Nintendo Genre: Racing Nerd Rating: 6.5 out of 10 Mario Kart: Super Circuit is the series’ third installment as well as the first appearance of Mario Kart on a handheld. My feelings on the game are somewhat mixed, though it is a clear improvement… Continue reading Mario Kart: Super Circuit – GBA