ZombiePlatypus
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Mario 64 and Sunshine were pretty open while Galaxy's more linear and streamlined. Which style do you think (or would like) the next mainline Mario game to fall under?
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What direction do you guys think the next, mainline Mario game will head in?
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beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
evolution of the galaxy style. i think nintendo know they landed on something pretty damn special, and they won't try to make any massive, drastic changes so soon after finding a sweet spot.
Why would you do that?
Member
You mean the next 3D one?
If it's on the 3DS, I can see it being similar to Mario 3D Land, which is linear.
If it's on the Wii U, I think they've done away with the Mario 64-style non-linear gameplay.
But it'll be a great game, nonetheless.
If it's on the 3DS, I can see it being similar to Mario 3D Land, which is linear.
If it's on the Wii U, I think they've done away with the Mario 64-style non-linear gameplay.
But it'll be a great game, nonetheless.Shadow Hog
Member
Pretty much this. In a way, Super Mario 3D Land was already this, given the fairly linear level design with a by-and-large immovable camera angle.
Might be a devolution, if you're really cynical and consider how much it borrowed from the original titles as well. Either way, I loved it, and would like more in this direction - although tossing less lives in my direction wouldn't hurt.
That being said, it'd be nice if they went back to Super Mario 64's sort of design, where you have a fairly self-contained playground you can dick around in, often with a sort of upward ascent mixed in wherein missing a jump typically just sets you back a bit instead of killing you outright, and several goals scattered about to be tackled in pretty much any order you see fit.
Freezie KO
Banned
I want them to surprise me. That's one of the things I like about the Mario series. It used to be one of the things I liked about the 2D games also.
I do prefer Galaxy's pick up and play style due to its bit-sized level design. However, I would be fine with a more open environments. Just please bring back the Cloud Suit and continue with the orchestrated music. Oh, and I'd scream like a school girl if the Penguin Suit and Kuribo's shoe were included as well.
Nintendo's briefly discussed the challenges it had with making Mario Galaxy 2, so I don't think we'll see a third game done in the same style. In any case, fan expectations are going to be difficult to live up to. Like with Mario Galaxy and Mario 64, I want Nintendo to surprise me (but not like Mario Sunshine) . Maybe it's time to move on to something new.
Nintendo's briefly discussed the challenges it had with making Mario Galaxy 2, so I don't think we'll see a third game done in the same style. In any case, fan expectations are going to be difficult to live up to. Like with Mario Galaxy and Mario 64, I want Nintendo to surprise me (but not like Mario Sunshine) . Maybe it's time to move on to something new.
Kai Dracon
Writing a dinosaur space opera symphony
I don't think it'll be 3D Land; people must remember that game was designed to sell the 3D effect of the 3DS. It's largely fixed and often isometric camera view is the tip off.
Really, where 3D Mario goes next is anyone's guess. EAD really does like to change things up. Galaxy 2 only happened because they had so much content left over. It very well could go back to a sandboxy game, though probably with lessons learned from Galaxy.
I've been fond of the concept of a Mario in which it is technically a "sandbox" and you can see the entire game world at all times in the distance, but each individual platforming area is more linear and benefits from the design concepts in Galaxy and 3D Land.
Really, where 3D Mario goes next is anyone's guess. EAD really does like to change things up. Galaxy 2 only happened because they had so much content left over. It very well could go back to a sandboxy game, though probably with lessons learned from Galaxy.
I've been fond of the concept of a Mario in which it is technically a "sandbox" and you can see the entire game world at all times in the distance, but each individual platforming area is more linear and benefits from the design concepts in Galaxy and 3D Land.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Mario 64 2, Mario 128! In the castle again whole new levels, new areas.
History suggests that they won't be going back to sandbox design, but if they do I hope it has more actual platforming than SM64 and Sunshine. Those games were about exploration more than anything else. I don't think it's necessarily impossible to reconcile the more open design with Galaxy's but it certainly won't be easy.
Karsticles
Member
Ditto.
soxinthebox
Member
First person paintball shooter in the mushroom kingdom
Night_Trekker
Member
Well he's already gone to space, so my next guess is the 'hood.
abstract alien
Member
Leave Galaxy alone and do something new. That's how we got things like Galaxy, 64, and Sunshine in the first place. Let Nintendo be Nintendo and create a different type of mario again.
les papillons sexuels
Banned
he's going to save the princess, give us the same gamplay as mario 64 and everyone will praise it.
it's the circle of mario, expecting anything more is a waste of time.
it's the circle of mario, expecting anything more is a waste of time.
Joke post?
Freezie KO
Banned
I would love a full Yoshi game with the pointer-tongue mechanics of Super Mario Galaxy 2.
One of the many reasons I'm pissed about the move away from the pointer.
Indeed, yoshi certainly needs to make a comeback.
Pointer tongue and pointer egg throwing.
Plus a graphical style that translates the crayon style into 3D, like the Yoshi's Island stage in Brawl.
Night_Trekker
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Gamer @ Heart
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Knowing a tiny bit on how nintendo operates, i wouldnt be surprised if this was an early game prototype that didnt get the greenlight for various reasons and some producer went into the prototype vault that they have and suggested it for the sequel.
RawkHawk2010
Member
Super Mario Sunshine 2, please.
Garcia el Gringo
Member
I want something completely revolutionary in the 3D platforming genre like Galaxy was in 2007, but if I had to choose between those two styles for the next game I'd choose the evolution of 64/Sunshine. We've gotten plenty of linear 3D Mario lately, it's time those take a break.
Can you just imagine a proper HD hub world that's grander than Princess Peach's Castle in 64?! And I wonder how the tablet controller would be used to enhance open world Mario.
Can you just imagine a proper HD hub world that's grander than Princess Peach's Castle in 64?! And I wonder how the tablet controller would be used to enhance open world Mario.
Real talk
Probably something that uses the Wii U tablet gimmick to help sell it. Can't say I'm excited.
Specifics of Nintendo games are always hard to predict. I foresee another 3D game that employs the camera on the tablet controller more than the tablet itself, which is pretty limited because it's like having a DS, only you can't see both screens at once, dividing the experience and making it essentially less intuitive. With the camera they can shape worlds according to people's emotions, etc. Many more possibilities that are unexplored, by Nintendo anyways.
Specifics of Nintendo games are always hard to predict. I foresee another 3D game that employs the camera on the tablet controller more than the tablet itself, which is pretty limited because it's like having a DS, only you can't see both screens at once, dividing the experience and making it essentially less intuitive. With the camera they can shape worlds according to people's emotions, etc. Many more possibilities that are unexplored, by Nintendo anyways.
Garcia el Gringo
Member
Whatever the next 3D Mario turns out to be, I hope we get another (and much better executed) Throwback Galaxy-like stage. I want to see a beautifully detailed, HD Bob-omb Battlefield. The nostalgia rush would be overwhelming. Hell, if they remade Mario 64 I'd be in heaven. Dat hub world. The DS remake isn't enough.
LethaL ImpuLse
Member
Oh, yes. Please god yes.
funkystudent
Member
A prequal that fills in the story gap between donkey Kong and Super Mario Brothers
Prequals are cool
Prequals are cool
Red Arremer
Member
A game in which Mario sets out to stomp on enemies, consumes mushrooms among other things, crawls through pipes and attempts to rescue Peach who was kidnapped by Bowser or any other villain of your choice.
Pretty much this. With the success of the galaxy series, I think the new Mario will be another galaxy series. Though I'd be just as happy with another 64 as well. Either way, I win.
Trancetronic
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This was too funny.
Error Macro
Member
I love Galaxy. But Super Mario 64 is the greatest game of all-time.
Freezie KO
Banned
Yo, I'm gonna let you finish, but...