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[DeuceGamer]

Wow. I've never seen Apple put a "Notify" button or even advertise an unreleased app.

I've not seen it but admittedly I'm not a big app store user so thought I had just not noticed it. Would be interesting to know if this really is the first time they used this.

 

[MrBadger]

More like Sonic is finished.

Spoiler

He's not really finished but sonic runners looked pretty ugly compared to this.

Sonic Runners was an alright game that was completely ruined by its F2P nature. So many irritating ads, literal gambling and stuff that just gets in the way. Honestly couldn't stand it and deleted the game every time I tried to get into it.

Mario Run not being F2P already guarantees a better experience. Except for the sound department. Runners had a surprisingly high quality soundtrack, while Mairo's back to recycling NSMB music

 

[Cheech]

Nah, their mobile output gathers completely new users for nintendo games. It's a goldmine that doesn't overlap with HC gamers.

It depends entirely on price. The market is not going to support a piece of hardware that only plays Nintendo games, unless the price is *cheap*. Sure, the 2DS might have had a pretty good sales spike due to Pokemon Go, but it's also less than $100 all day long and has a huge library built up over the years.

Microsoft and Sony have one end of the market cornered, and Apple has the other. Nintendo just got squeezed out, I think, and I'm not sure what part of the market will support yet another hardware effort from them.

 

[Belgian Dude]

I actually dig the Rayman platformers on mobile so if it's anything like it I'm really in. It's probably not vertical-only but these screens are a pretty weird way to show it, haha.

 

[KingBroly]

Who expected this?

It was expected in the sense that if you do Mario on mobile, this is what it'd be.

But I can't say anyone expected it today, of all days.

 

[Dark Cloud]

New page so here is the clarification.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDLESS RUNNER.

This is a runner game with DISTINCT PREMADE LEVELS, HIGH SCORES, and GOAL POINTS.

Can we put this in the OP?

 

[Berordn]

Wasn't the Sonic runner popular?

Which one? Sonic Runners, by Sonic Team proper, seems to be a failed title to SEGA. Sonic Dash by Hardlight does well, however.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Well, what if they make the actual purchase take place outside the app though! :O

this is against App Store rules AFAIK

 

[Bananastand]

This game looks fun but I'm pretty bummed that they're using the New Super Mario Bros. assets AGAIN.

I really miss the days of every new Mario having a distinct look.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Can we put this in the OP?

Dont think people read ops.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

New page so here is the clarification.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDLESS RUNNER.

This is a runner game with DISTINCT PREMADE LEVELS, HIGH SCORES, and GOAL POINTS.

While you're obviously correct, I think a lot of people use endless runner and auto-scrolling runner interchangeably.

 

[MrBadger]

While you're obviously correct, I think a lot of people use endless runner and auto-scrolling runner interchangeably.

They really shouldn't. They're very different things.

 

[iSnakeTk]

New page so here is the clarification.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDLESS RUNNER.

This is a runner game with DISTINCT PREMADE LEVELS, HIGH SCORES, and GOAL POINTS.

So it's basicaly a rayman on mobile clone but has the mario name going for it.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Looks great, I'll definitely get it.

It actually looks like an official polished Nintendo game too, unlike Pokemon Go.

 

[DeuceGamer]

Wonder what type of deal they got to release first on Apple, or if it was just easier to optimize for Apple first.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

They really shouldn't. They're very different things.

To the average mobile user, probably not.

 

[Zee-Row]

I'm so tired of those New Super Mario Bros assets. Nintendo is getting their money's worth out of them I guess.

 

[Kouriozan]

Level list that was in the presentation :

You recruit Toads for your Mushroom Kingdom with the multiplayer mode.

How much I'll need to quote this until people stop saying endless runner.
Can't be endless when there is goal or "end".

 

[OrbitalBeard]

How much I'll need to quote this until people stop saying endless runner.

So, which of the six worlds in the new Mario endless runner are you most excited to visit?

 

[jufonuk]

iOS games the taster , the NX will be the main course.

Nintendo will kill it

 

[MrBadger]

To the average mobile user, probably not.

True to the average mobile user, but on a gaming enthusiast forum, I imagine people would take note of the distinctions more. Endless runner implies randomly generated level design, no end goals and constantly being asked to pay more money to keep your winning streak going. And those are really the things people here hate about mobile gaming.

 

[RoadHazard]

Biggest surprise for sure. Didn't think Nintendo would go for this. But here we are. Just a runner, while the "real" Mario games will likely still only be on Nintendo platforms, but this is a big step for this company. If the NX does as poorly as the U, who knows what will happen.

 

[jasminlovesyoux]

Ya know, I've never referred to the mobile platformer games as endless runners. I've always called em auto runners which is what this Mario game is. I didn't realize the genre was widely known as endless and not auto.

 

[Teknoman]

I like how they are using 2D art alot more now, at least for menus/icons.

 

[Dark Cloud]

iOS games the taster , the NX will be the main course.

Nintendo will kill it

And you already know the new 2D Mario for NX will be new aesthetics, music and the whole shabang.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Looks ok.

 

[More_Badass]

True to the average mobile user, but on a gaming enthusiast forum, I imagine people would take note of the distinctions more. Endless runner implies randomly generated level design, no end goals and constantly being asked to pay more money to keep your winning streak going. And those are really the things people here hate about mobile gaming.

You would imagine, but you usually don't see much distinction outside of the mobile game focused threads

 

[HawthorneKitty]

True to the average mobile user, but on a gaming enthusiast forum, I imagine people would take note of the distinctions more. Endless runner implies randomly generated level design, no end goals and constantly being asked to pay more money to keep your winning streak going. And those are really the things people here hate about mobile gaming.

I thought people here hate mobile gaming because it's on mobile phones, or did we get past that part?

 

[Aostia]

Seems fun hopefully it will be heavily integrated into my Nintendo

 

[Kouriozan]

So, which of the six worlds in the new Mario endless runner are you most excited to visit?

Hehe.
By the way, it says "world tour" and no doubt it'll have more "scenario" = level packs.

 

[More_Badass]

Ya know, I've never referred to the mobile platformer games as endless runners. I've always called em auto runners which is what this Mario game is. I didn't realize the genre was widely known as endless and not auto.

Endless runners tend to be auto-run, but not all auto-runners are endless.

 

[Aaron D.]

Heh.

This thread made me reinstall Rayman Jungle Run.

Played a few levels...damn this game is awesome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELB46VqACJ4

Then I watched the review for Fiesta Run...damn I need this game! LOL.

 

[nkarafo]

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 where you have full control in a 3D environment, then to Galaxy and recently to 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down and simplistic form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

 

[jasminlovesyoux]

I thought people here hate mobile gaming because it's on mobile phones, or did we get past that part?

We (i) hate mobile games because the controls suck ass. Which is why I stick to menu based RPGs for my mobile phone games. The devs know it too, which is why we get auto runners and no real Mario clones.

 

[zoukka]

So it's basicaly a rayman on mobile clone but has the mario name going for it.

If by "being in the same genre" means "clone" to you, then yeah it's a rayman clone!

It depends entirely on price. The market is not going to support a piece of hardware that only plays Nintendo games, unless the price is *cheap*. Sure, the 2DS might have had a pretty good sales spike due to Pokemon Go, but it's also less than $100 all day long and has a huge library built up over the years.

Microsoft and Sony have one end of the market cornered, and Apple has the other. Nintendo just got squeezed out, I think, and I'm not sure what part of the market will support yet another hardware effort from them.

You don't compete with Apple when you release games for iOS... everyone has a phone. Any successful game on phones doesn't cannibalize console/PC sales at all.

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 where you have full control in a 3D environment, then to Galaxy and recently to 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down and simplistic form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

I think you forgot that this is not the next main installment of Mario games lol.

 

[More_Badass]

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 then to Galaxy and 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

One doesn't replace the other, you know.

Just imagine how people would react if there was a turn-based isometric Hitman or Tomb Raider on mobile. That would just be insane

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 where you have full control in a 3D environment, then to Galaxy and recently to 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down and simplistic form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

All Mario games moving forward are mobile runners confirmed.

 

[jasminlovesyoux]

Endless runners tend to be auto-run, but not all auto-runners are endless.

True dat

 

[Shikamaru Ninja]

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 where you have full control in a 3D environment, then to Galaxy and recently to 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down and simplistic form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

But this is supplemental for core gamers (play Mario on your phone at work or while on mass transit) and a bridge for non-gamers who don't play games any other way. It doesn't stop them from making multiple additional Mario games for dedicated game systems.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 where you have full control in a 3D environment, then to Galaxy and recently to 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down and simplistic form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

I know right? No more high quality Mario games are coming to NX? Chill out man. Nintendo wants to expand their brand and use this opportunity to bring fans to the NX.

 

[Instro]

So much for Nintendo doing interesting things on mobile. Definitely going full cash grab.

 

[RoadHazard]

We (i) hate mobile games because the controls suck ass. Which is why I stick to menu based RPGs for my mobile phone games. The devs know it too, which is why we get auto runners and no real Mario clones.

Which is why the Rayman, Hitman and Lara Croft mobile games are so good. They were made to work with touchscreen controls instead of trying to cram the console experience onto a phone.

 

[lenovox1]

Well, it looks like a runner game alright.

Does it? It sounds more like a traditional platformer with auto-run in the vein of the Rayman mobile games.

 

[More_Badass]

So much for Nintendo doing interesting things on mobile. Definitely going full cash grab.

Full cash grab would be a Temple Run: Mario. This actually has thought and effort put into it

 

[nkarafo]

One doesn't replace the other, you know.

No but it seems like so many people were looking forward for this.

It's like they don't even care what kind of game this is or how good or bad. All we wanted was Mario on mobile. Look how excited everyone is in the video.

Do they even see the game? If something like this was shown on a console or something everyone would throw tomatoes at the stage. Why are the standards of mobile gaming so low?

 

[notaskwid]

NSMB just refuses to die huh?

 

[RoadHazard]

Does it? It sounds more like a traditional platformer with auto-run in the vein of the Rayman mobile games.

Yeah, so an auto-runner. Just not an endless one. And I'm not complaining, the Rayman auto-runners are great.

 

[Sapiens]

New page so here is the clarification.

THIS IS NOT AN ENDLESS RUNNER.

This is a runner game with DISTINCT PREMADE LEVELS, HIGH SCORES, and GOAL POINTS.

Chill out, dude, Jesus.

 

[rhandino]

Mario has come so long.

From Mario Bros 1 to the amazing Mario Bros 3, to the even more amazing Mario 64 where you have full control in a 3D environment, then to Galaxy and recently to 3D world.

And now people are clapping for Mario at his most dumbed down and simplistic form, a game where the only thing you do is tapping your finger at the right moment.

That's the devolution of gaming for me. Thanks mobile gaming.

This posts is almost on the level of that "Square just shot themselves in the foot." post.

Yikes, a simple runner game does not mean that you all going to stop receiving traditional games.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Wow. I've never seen Apple put a "Notify" button or even advertise an unreleased app.

Unprecedented partnership.