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USA Today full interview
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/11/qa-mario-creator-shigeru-miyamoto/1

He never actually says it's his favourite, if you read carefully.

But actually, it's my favourite too (seeing as they exclude Yoshi's Island from Mario Games).

Surely it's the natural choice, if you strip away the nostalgia/impact of SMB3.

 

[MadmanUK]

He speaketh the truth.

 

[Air Zombie Meat]

Ah, the predictable SMB3 vs SMW discussion. It's close but 3 wins for me. Better powerups, shorter quicker stages and it doesn't dick you about with secret goals which you need to progress.

 

[TheExodu5]

My favorite as well. The controls are responsive and sublime. The map system allows levels to be replayed. Lots of secret exits to find, all very cleverly placed.

 

[Red]

World? Jeez, SMB3 is way better.

And Galaxy 1 + 2 are better still!

At least it is one of the four best Mario titles.

 

[Easy_D]

I can see now that Miyamoto is a man of taste. World is the best classic mario title, after all.

 

[Struct09]

My favorite of the 2D Marios, but Galaxy 2 takes the cake for me

 

[farnham]

shiggy clearly does not know his stuff anymore
yadda yadda



no seriously. great choice. SMW was a great game.

 

[thiscoldblack]

It's my favorite one as well.

Kind of embarrassing but, I dropped from my town's music band and basketball team because of this game. :lol

 

[pulga]

Thread title does not make sense. He only speaks out of truth and wisdom.

 

[Interfectum]

I agree with him. In terms of gameplay, powerups, style, visuals, feel, etc... SMW is the best Mario game hands down.

 

[Htown]

Yoshi's Island is the correct answer.

 

[zweifuss]

I like it too, but it has by far the worst Mario sprite out of all the games IMO. And the controls are too floaty. For me, SMB3 is the sweet spot.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Shots fired?
It's a fact.

said it best

 

[revolverjgw]

SMW is way too devoid of challenge. SMB3 isn't hard, but at least there are some tricky levels in the later worlds, with obstacles that actually try to impede Mario's progress. Always a good idea to include things like that.

 

[Fuu]

Daaaamn I was hoping it is Super Mario Sunshine.

First one that came to mind when I read the "shots fired" in the thread title.

 

[Regulus Tera]

The best 3d Mario (Galaxy 2) is only better than New Super Mario Bros. for DS. Every other 2D Mario is light years ahead of it.

 

[Aaron Strife]

I'd put it over 3.

But Yoshi's Island is better.

SMG1/2/NSMBWii have certainly earned their place among the best.

SMW is way too devoid of challenge. SMB3 isn't hard, but at least there are some tricky levels in the later worlds, with obstacles that actually try to impede Mario's progress. Always a good idea to include things like that.

I feel weaksauce. World 8 kicks my ass

 

[PumpkinPie]

The Mario 'world' is truly realised in SMW and I wish they would have expanded that into 3D in later games instead of abandoning it. Chocolate mountains and cute little hills with patches on their heads are the pinnacle of the Mario universe IMO.

 

[TheExodu5]

I like it too, but it has by far the worst Mario sprite out of all the games IMO. And the controls are too floaty. For me, SMB3 is the sweet spot.

Floaty? WTF. SMW has by far the most responsive controls in the entire series.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

<3 I agree

 

[donkey show]

picking a CD-i game would cause a shitstorm

Hotel Mario was awesome, mang.

Spoiler

no it wasn't

 

[deadhorse32]

Shiggy <3

 

[Anth0ny]

I like it too, but it has by far the worst Mario sprite out of all the games IMO. And the controls are too floaty. For me, SMB3 is the sweet spot.

Mario 3 is by far the most floaty of the 2D Marios. You can jump fucking FAR in that game :lol

 

[The Faceless Master]

shots fired? i was expecting Mario is Missing or Mario Galaxy with a title like that...

 

[Cow Mengde]

Super Mario World is my favorite as well. I love the overworld map and multiple exits.

 

[PumpkinPie]

Mario 3 is by far the most floaty of the 2D Marios. You can jump fucking FAR in that game :lol

What? Have you played Mario 2?

 

[careksims]

Boo Yah! Love SMW too! I remember the days when it was first demoed in stores and getting it for Christmas. Good times indeed

 

[bernardobri]

Mario 3 is by far the most floaty of the 2D Marios. You can jump fucking FAR in that game :lol

In World you can beat several stages by only using the cape leather... SMB3's leaf wasn't that exploitable at least :/

 

[HarkenSlash]

Man knows his games.

 

[shahkur]

Nice choice but I still woulda gone for Yoshi's Island. It's just to me got a LOT more variety. And music/atmosphere/puzzles etc.

 

[Sword Familiar]

He knows quality, that's for sure.

 

[HamPster PamPster]

<= Was secretly hoping he said Sonic 2

Now that would be shots fired

 

[Red]

What? Have you played Mario 2?

Does Mario 2 even count?

 

[Dead Prince]

Needs a 3DS remake.

 

[Mama Robotnik]

In my opinion, the Mario game starring Mario called Super Mario World 2, is the best Mario game.

But as they're all so superb, there really isn't a wrong answer to this. Well, except Sunshine obviously.

 

[Sir Ilpalazzo]

Does Mario 2 even count?

Well, the Japanese one is probably the best 2D Mario, and I think it's better than any of the 3D games.

 

[MikeE21286]

He's only saying that because Yoshi's Island isn't a Mario game (but it's better than all of the Mario games).

I was soooo hoping he was gonna say Yoshis Island

 

[60_gig_PS3]

I would have to go with Super Mario Brothers 1 or Mario 64.

Those were the most revolutionary.

 

[Revolutionary]

Goddamn right.

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

I've run the gamut in my love and appreciation for each title in that series, but the best SMB is the first one. It is Timeless.

 

[cnizzle06]

Psh, whatev, Super Mario RPG

 

[Regulus Tera]

Psh, whatev, Super Mario RPG

But that's the worst Mario RPG!

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

My man Shiggy knows what's best.

 

[Snakeyes]

I love that game

 

[Chet Rippo]

3 is best.

But that's fine.

Yep, couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[BorkBork]

*HIGH FIVE* SMW is still the bee's knees.

 

[HamPster PamPster]

Everyone forgets Super Mario Land

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

Psh, whatev, Super Mario RPG

Paper Mario: TTYD>Mario & Luigi: 3>1>2>>>>>Super Mario RPG. That game has aged horribly.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Psh, whatev, Super Mario RPG

That's not how you spell Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door.