More_Badass
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No (Nintendo and Mario fans) wanted this. Many hundreds of thousands will be happy to see Mario on a platform they enjoy. Many will be excited to play Mario for the first time
Super Mario Run announced for iOS (Android later), Dec 2016, Screens/Info in OP
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OricWindstar
Member
Rematching the presentation, Miyamoto clearly specifies that the "hurdling" over enemies is only for specific enemies. So, goombas and such. I imagine later ones like Bullet Bills and Piranha Plants have to be avoided. Low-level enemies are more for building up combos, as seen when he bounces on multiple goombas and gets a coin multiplier.
AzureFlame
Member
I saw that coming.. but not today.
balladofwindfishes
Member
This looks great. It actually seems to have translated Mario to a runner pretty cleanly.
Although I hope there's a mode where Mario moves a bit faster. He runs kind of slow.
Yoshi
Headmaster of Console Warrior Jugendstrafanstalt
Considering I don't want to be banned again, I will refrain from making explicit what I think of this and how much luck I wish Nintendo in that endeavour, but I hope it is fine to say that I wouold appreciate if Nintendo offered the option to play this game on their own upcoming system, code named NX, as well.
ViolentP
Member
I guess we simply define runner differently. For me, the primary mechanic is non-controlled forward momentum. Dodging, collecting, whatever the remaining mechanics are I consider secondary. While you can run through a Mario level without stopping, you still have the option to. Doing it in a straight shot is user choice.
BumblebeeCody
Member
This look bloody terrible.
"Y'know how we refined Mario's controls to make them as best as we can. One of the defining elements of the series? Yeah, we'll take them away"
"Y'know how we refined Mario's controls to make them as best as we can. One of the defining elements of the series? Yeah, we'll take them away"
Oh man am I bored of the NSMBWii Castle theme. I like the new cave remix though
What do you expect from an iOS game? It's finicky as fuck to play a platformer like Mario on these systems.
moltonasty
Member
Nice. Looking like the most fun "runner" game ever honestly. Though Rayman was pretty dope
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Didn't know I was known for Metroid fan hate.
But I'm a Metroid fan.
Does that mean I hate myself?
You won't be able to see the entire course though on a phone. That games works by allowing you to see what is right around you on the gamepad and what is coming up on the TV so you can act correctly. Or the other way around not sure if you could switch them. Been a while. You could do it without the bigger screen and view but then the frustration level would go through the roof I think. Not to mention a higher chance of broken phones.
PairOfFilthySocks
Member
The og NES controller is about the entry level of player control for fast reaction games that I could give two shits about.
The only thing to be excited for here is the possibility of the Nintendo level designers eking out some compelling gameplay from the often mundane experience that is a single-tap game.
I think Rhythm Heaven is the only thing I can think of that made such a setup engaging. With Mario we're just actively watching regression of game design.
The only thing to be excited for here is the possibility of the Nintendo level designers eking out some compelling gameplay from the often mundane experience that is a single-tap game.
I think Rhythm Heaven is the only thing I can think of that made such a setup engaging. With Mario we're just actively watching regression of game design.
DeuceGamer
Member
First in iPhone. I'd expect it wil come to Google as well at some point.
Linkstrikesback
Member
I think some people need some serious reminders that the auto runner thing is already a thing they did in NSMB2.
Another segment of this demographic are people who haven't played Mario since the original NES or arcade.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Exactly. Like with the success of Pokemon GO, it's not about faithfully recreating Mario's gameplay, it's about the IP and having a close enough approximation of what people think Mario is available on their phone in two minute bursts.
Left to right with some jumps? That's Mario alright. Print money.
OricWindstar
Member
The directional blocks are implemented really well. I can see this getting tricky.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Holy shit, it actually happened!
Still being developed by Nintendo and Miyamoto has a hand in it. They are literally the best at making deep but accessible games. There's hope that there'll be nuances to it for the platforming enthusiasts. Double, Triple Jumping, Block Vaulting, Twirling, and Battling all seem to be signs that point to there being optimized more nuanced routes to discover and perfect.
Boiling it down to a button press is probably doing it a disservice.
sammyCYBORG
Member
I don't really want Ninty to go third party... but I kinda want Ninty to go 3rd party.
Cool to see them doing something new. Wish we got this after learning about the NX though!
Cool to see them doing something new. Wish we got this after learning about the NX though!
Captain Europe
Member
This actually looks fun, the music is good too, except for the castle theme.
VendettaRed07
Member
It seems like the level layouts have a bit more to them then your typical runner.
It should do really well. I think this is the perfect way to put Mario on mobile.
It should do really well. I think this is the perfect way to put Mario on mobile.
SomeOneInaHat
Member
Touch controls emulating actual buttons are indeed inaccurate. The only way I could see Nintendo going that route, would be when Apple introduces a successful controller attachment for their devices. I know they exist already, but in order to capture such a small market they'd be sacrificing a large audience for really no good reason. Miamoto himself always believed you should design your experiences to your platform's strengths. So, for me, this is actually what I expected from Nintendo as its actually the smartest move they could have made; design wise.
The entire point of their mobile presence is to get people to buy their main games. They won't put full games on mobile.
MrSaturn99
Member
Pretty much how I feel. Also think the NSMB look is well-suited for a mobile game.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
I love Rayman Fiesta Run so if this is anything like that I'm in
I think that is your area of concern. All the other elements are in this title. Doing it in a straight shot only enhances the chance you will get a high score on your next run.
moltonasty
Member
What did you really expect from an IOS Mario title? This is by far the best fit for a platform that doesn't have actual physical controls.
More_Badass
Member
Have you played the Hitman/Lara Croft GO games? Or the Rayman games?
Have you tried playing the Deus Ex: The Fall game?
One works, one doesn't.
Because just like adapting stories from one medium to another, altering and modifying things to better suit that medium is smart. Distilling the core aspects of a franchise to a format that works well on mobile is smart
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
DAY ONE
if under $2.99
Captain Europe
Member
Let's hope they do that for the next 2D Mario.
It's not as deep as your typical Mario games, but we've seen Mario do wall jumps, flips and wall crawling in the previews so it's more than just your typical run and jump.
PeakPointMatrix
Member
Did the decade of 2D Mario games with the unchanging clinical art style not tip you off first?
RomanceDawn
Member
When everyone debated back and forth about Nintendo putting its franchises on mobile I always imagined games like this as apposed to the full on games we're used to getting on the dedicated Nintendo hardware.
This is the way to do things and if Pokemon Go is any indication it will actually help the sales of Mario games.
All I need now is Yoshi's Touch and Go on my phone so I have a jillion people to play against with online leader boards.
This is the way to do things and if Pokemon Go is any indication it will actually help the sales of Mario games.
All I need now is Yoshi's Touch and Go on my phone so I have a jillion people to play against with online leader boards.
Butter smooth.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
The original SMB was the very first auto run game, come on you know that's exactly how you played the entire first world.
petethepanda
Member
Man, this looks perfect. Glad it's one of the 'level-based' runners along the line of the Rayman games. And a one-time purchase to unlock everything? Yesss.
friskykillface
Banned
Should have used snes Mario world graphics too
So basically two separate games
$$$$$$$$$$
So basically two separate games
$$$$$$$$$$
The mobile market has a different expectation for a game. Fast, fun, and accessible. Nintendo's goal is to make money and promote their dedicated gaming platform in the process.
OricWindstar
Member
Oh my God, I hadn't thought of that. I loved that game and you literally don't have to change anything to get it on mobile.