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[Gospel]

Someone who also saw this !

Those white blocks were MADE for 3D since day one on the NES

I got nothing else to say but YES

 

[Trancetronic]

Although I like Mario, well love Mario, I feel as though the series is getting a bit oversaturated. They're pushing out these Mario games every year ever since 2009 when NSMBWii came out. There's been a Mario since then. Galaxy 2 followed in 2010, then Mario 3D Land in 2011, and now NSMB2 in 2012.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

There is a reason that I can't decide what I like better, NSMBWii or the Galaxy games.

One has production values up the ass but NSMB's design made me completely overlook the visuals.

 

[SykoTech]

Blech.

Not even the creatively bankrupt nostaglic use of Mario Bros 3 items will make that bland stuff look good. Between this and NSMBMii, I guess 2D Marios are just stuck being as uninspiring as can be.

Looking forward to the next 3D Mario though. Assuming it isn't drained of all life in hopes of making NSMB-like sales.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

I can't fathom this opinion. Every 3DS screen looks worse to me, both artistically and technically.

Yep, i seriously cant understand people seeing and improvement.

 

[Tookay]

What I don't get is why does Zelda have to go through some tumultuous art style change nearly every console game, but Mario can't. It would go a long way to freshen things up.

 

[impact]

bleh NSMB. Make a real 2D Mario dammit.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Need monies!!!! Nintendo making 2012 rough and its not even E3 yet!

 

[Oblivion]

It's a Mario game, it will be good, end of discussion.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I looked him up
Hard to believe someone who worked on the art for Yoshi's Story is the Art Director of the NSMB games

I don't see what's so hard to believe.

It's not that he couldn't do art like that, it's that it's not a priority for some reason.

A lot of factors could come into play.

 

[Gospel]

Blech.

Not even the creatively bankrupt nostaglic use of Mario Bros 3 items will make that bland stuff look good. Between this and NSMBMii, I guess 2D Marios are just stuck being as uninspiring as can be.

Looking forward to the next 3D Mario though. Assuming it isn't drained of all life in hopes of making NSMB-like sales.

I agree these screenshots look terrible and uninspiring to play

 

[Maedhros]

Ctrl + F "Another Mario Game?"

0 results.

I'm dissapoint gaf.

But seriously, I had fun with NSMB DS. Too bad the replay value of the single player was really shitty.

BTW, I hope we see the multiplayer in too. I loved Mario vs Luigi in the DS game. And the minigames too.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

 

[Tookay]

I don't see what's so hard to believe.

It's not that he couldn't do art like that, it's that it's not a priority for some reason.

A lot of factors could come into play.

Honestly, I think it's because they're trying to protect "the brand" and its identity. With the exception of Paper Mario (and maybe M&L?), they've pretty much kept the art style of Mario pretty consistent across a generation or two.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

This game was uninspired and bland, not only in the art but also in the level design.

NSMBWii was what the DS game needed to be. It excels it and its great.
But they did a good NSMB, so I think is time to change the artstyle of the worlds.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

Has an 89 on metacritic and an 8.6 user rating. How is that not good?

 

[Zee-Row]

I hope this game has better music than the other NSMB games. I hate those songs with the "Oh! Oh!" in them.

 

[radioheadrule83]

I can't fathom this opinion. Every 3DS screen looks worse to me, both artistically and technically.

Softer, more subtle shading - look at the first level with the castle and the P-wing -- the colours mesh much nicer, on the Wii version everything stands out too boldly to me. On the desert screen the background is brighter, with varying depth, bricks are clean and sharp. On the ice world the colours have a nicer pop to them, characters and layers are crisp and colourful, no gaudy patterns or pastelly backgrounds. The Wii shot of the forest level looks better, but there's a lot more going on in that screen... you can tell from the 3DS screen that the ground textures are stump-like and that cross-sections of trees are probably a feature of that level (which is new) as is the webbing / climbing...

The way the layers have been done makes me really eager to see it in 3D. The snow level especially... I bet the depth and the environment effects (snow and flares) are going to look brilliant.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Honestly, I think it's because they're trying to protect "the brand" and its identity. With the exception of Paper Mario (and maybe M&L?), they've pretty much kept the art style of Mario pretty consistent across a generation or two.

That could very well be it.

 

[Azure Dream]

Galaxy's intros mean nothing, it's not even part of the real game.

It's flash and not substance.

What you posted isn't even an introductory level to the game like in most Mario games.

It does nothing for me, I don't even count it towards anything.

Then the parts past that? Are you trying to call those "bland" too? I don't care where you try to say Mario Galaxy starts, whether it's the Star Festival, or waking up on the planetoid IN SPACE, or Good Egg Galaxy, it was anything but bland.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

I hope this game has better music than the other NSMB games. I hate those songs with the "Oh! Oh!" in them.

Now, that, I can agree with.

 

[Oblivion]

Has an 89 on metacritic and an 8.6 user rating. How is that not good?

You know who else got an 89 on metacritic? Hitler.

 

[linko9]

Well, the other two NSMB games were ok, but I really don't think they even come close to any of the other Mario platformers. Hopefully this one's better, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Just make 3D Land 2, and I'll be happy.

 

[Levyne]

I will say that my favorite two 'Mario ips" are Paper Mario and Mario and Luigi by far. 2d is probably my least favorite.

 

[outunderthestars]

2012: The year where Luigi finally has a better game than his brother.

 

[Wiz]

I'd be a bit disappointed if they don't introduce any brand new worlds. Get some inspiration from Galaxy 1/Galaxy 2 and 3D Land if anything.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Then the parts past that? Are you trying to call those "bland" too? I don't care where you try to say Mario Galaxy starts, whether it's the Star Festival, or waking up on the planetoid IN SPACE, or Good Egg Galaxy, it was anything but bland.

No, Galaxy's real start looks really good as do the whole gameplay parts of each game.

I forget right now what I was initially replying to but I think I was getting at that the initial levels of Mario games are often boring introductory levels to get the mechanics down.

I think someone mentioned that the screenshot for the new 3DS game was the same world or environment of the past ones, it's obviously intentional.

They could change it up but the first worlds in every Mario game are probably going to be be lacking anything special.

 

[Oblivion]

2012: The year where Luigi finally has a better game than his brother.

Which is?

 

[Chet Rippo]

I don't know, it was a pretty good game if you ask me...

 

[Lijik]

Has an 89 on metacritic and an 8.6 user rating. How is that not good?

Those scores are about 2-3 points too high imo

I don't see what's so hard to believe.

It's not that he couldn't do art like that, it's that it's not a priority for some reason.

A lot of factors could come into play.

The art style is extremely bland to the point of being uninspiring.
For such a talented guy, I'd expect a better take on the Mario "style". Something akin to 3D land or Mario Land 2 land that weren't really super stylized or out there but were still pleasant and charming.

 

[CrAzY FiNgErS]

Honestly, I think it's because they're trying to protect "the brand" and its identity. With the exception of Paper Mario (and maybe M&L?), they've pretty much kept the art style of Mario pretty consistent across a generation or two.

I kind of agree too. Look at the main Mario games since 64 and he hasn't changed much within the mainline games. That includes all the 3D console games and the "New" series.

 

[KeeSomething]

Glad to see flying abilities. The colors also look more vibrant than the other NSMB games.

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I'll buy it, but I hope it's better than NSMB(ds) was, I loved the Wii one... I hope it's like that one or better!

 

[outunderthestars]

Which is?

 

[Emitan]

Has an 89 on metacritic and an 8.6 user rating. How is that not good?

Are you serious? The game was bland. Hold yourself to higher standards.

 

[Deleted member 8095]

2012: The year where Luigi finally has a better game than his brother.

You've played every game from 2012? How can that be?

Are you serious? The game was bland. Hold yourself to higher standards.

Game was very enjoyable in my opinion. Was it as good as Mario1,2,3,World? No. Was it still fun? Yes. Was it a bad game? Absolutely not.

 

[AniHawk]

Has an 89 on metacritic

so does heavy rain

edit: 87, but point stands

 

[prwxv3]

I hope this one has a soul

 

[Ranger X]

New Super Mario Bros 2 ?


DAY ONE. Without hesitation.

 

[rpmurphy]

I hope this game has better music than the other NSMB games. I hate those songs with the "Oh! Oh!" in them.

I like those. Especially the underwater ones where the Cheep Cheeps do a spin.

 

[Uno Venova]

Looks so hum-ho.

 

[SpacePirate Ridley]

2012: The year where Luigi finally has a better game than his brother.

At least in the animation and art department.

You know who else got an 89 on metacritic? Hitler.

Hohohohoho
BURN!

 

[Pociask]

Has an 89 on metacritic and an 8.6 user rating. How is that not good?

I know that feel bro. I thought it was a great game, and a solid Mario game. I guess this is what the Sunshine fans feel like.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Are you serious? The game was bland. Hold yourself to higher standards.

But to say it was bad? I don't think so.

 

[Tookay]

That could very well be it.

To go further, I think Nintendo is very afraid of presenting contrasting visual styles of Mario and fragmenting his image, out of fear it would confuse consumers. Since he is the flagship mascot, they have a vested interest in presenting one strong, singular version of Mario, than 20 different ones across 2D, 3D, sports, party, and racing games.

The RPGs are the exception.

 

[Busaiku]

I hope this game has better music than the other NSMB games. I hate those songs with the "Oh! Oh!" in them.

You people have no soul.

 

[Oblivion]

I thought that might have been what you were referring to, but:

1. Thought it was out ages ago.
2. Was hoping there was some awesome Luigi based platformer that I never heard about til now.

 

[CrAzY FiNgErS]

Glad to see flying abilities. The colors also look more vibrant than the other NSMB games.

I am actually excited to see what this game looks like in 3D. The 3D polygons mixed with 2D sprites should look interesting and give it a nice layered look full of depth.

 

[Azure Dream]

I forget right now what I was initially replying to but I think I was getting at that the initial levels of Mario games are often boring introductory levels to get the mechanics down.

The post you were replying to was discussing art style and presentation, not gameplay.

I think someone mentioned that the screenshot for the new 3DS game was the same world or environment of the past ones, it's obviously intentional.

For the record, it doesn't just look similar, much of the graphical content is being directly lifted from New SMB Wii.

 

[botty]

I guess people forgot that NSMB DS was made for the wider audience. Keeping it simple and clean is also what made the game so approachable to old fans and new ones. The game isn't nearly as bad as people make it out to seem. Isn't it also Nintendo's first 2.5D game for the DS? I repeat... the DS.