Ryan Stevens at GameTrailers really, really wants you to see this video comparison of next week's Super Paper Mario and the original Super Mario Bros. World 1-2. He's furious that -- you know, you haven't seen it. So you better get on it, hit that play button, and watch yourself some comparative footage of the two games and be impressed, both by the compelling style of gameplay as well as the homage to the classic title that started it all. Otherwise, Dad's gonna take the whip to you.
Having finished with that, I'd like to take you behind the scenes for a moment. Linktips sent to Destructoid usually come in one of two varieties: a URL with an attached "lol" thereafter -- that's the bulk of 'em -- or a link with several thousand words explaining the link, which usuallly comes by way of companies and other gaming Web sites.
Ryan Stevens, though, he's the rogue. This morning we received this burning missive from Stevens like a hail of lightning from on high:
Subject: Goddamnit someone should blog about the paper mario/mario bros comparison
I am filled with hubris over this http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?type=wmv&id=18303
And lo, the parting of the Seatoid did come to pass, and the video was indeed posted. Take note, kids: if you want your content, linktip, or MySpace profile posted on Destructoid, you have to be angry and full of hubris to get us to pay attention -- or you can just bribe me. Whatever works.
Thanks for the tip, Ryan, but ease it back a bit, yeah? Stress can mess you up, and we'd hate to see this happen to you.
Funny story about running in Mario. I've known forever that you could run in Mario. I did it when I was a kid when I played parts of the original SMB, SMB3, and Super Mario World at a friend's house. And yet, when I bought SMB on the Virtual Console, I completely forgot about the ability to run and played through the game, no running, all the way until world 8, when I couldn't get past a giant gap.
I showed the level to DMV to find out what I was doing wrong, and he automatically holds down the B button. I shout, "How did you do that?" DMV just stares at me condescendingly, replying, "I'm so disappointed in you. Mario does three things: jump, shoot fire, and run." I felt so stupid.
Shocking. Az shows up to point out that he doesn't like the Wii or anything associated with it. Stunned, I am. At least there's a cute little gif to demonstrate his distaste this time.
In other news, Ted still doesn't want this game. And still feels bad about it for some reason. Ted, if you don't get excited over this game, don't buy it. I'm looking forward to it, so I will. No apology necessary for your lack of enthusiasm. Perhaps if you could quantify why you think the game looks bad? I would curious to know what it is, if you can put your finger on it.
kielejocain: I do like something about the Wii, Mario Galaxy looks sweet, this in the other part does not. Why?
a) It looks and feels like a "mario for kindergarten kids" game.
b) For gods sake! is the 1 millionTH remake of mario 1!, get over it Nintendo! Mario 1 levels are becoming the "Hoth scene", the "landing on Omaha beach" of the mario Franchise, heres a hint on why Im not excited about it: Ive already seen it a million times! (mario superstars, mario ds, mario gameboy, mario GBA, mario 2.5, etc. etc. )
Heres another hint: unless you are 3-5 or you have a 3-5 year old this is NOT targetted at you! WAIT until Mario Brawl comes out (is less than a month now) and skip this one entirely. You and your self steem will feel WAY better. And you wont have to explain your wife/girlfriend why are you playing what appears to be a childrens coloring book on the screen.
WTF is Mario Brawl? Do you mean Smash Bros? And if so, there hasn't been a release date on that yet. Considering they've been pimping Pokemon Battle Revolution as the first Wii title to support the WiFi Connection, we won't see SSB:B until after June 25th at the earliest.
And if you think this is just a straight remake of Mario, you need to research the actual game a bit more.
Been playing SPM for a couple of days. Lovin' it. Problem is there's no run button, and I hate having to go into a menu to switch characters. The game looks like it's going to be on the short side of things, sadly, as I'm only about three hours in and I've already got three of the eight Pure Hearts. The art direction is gorgeous, though, and switching from 2D to 3D is too much fun.
What DOES annoy me are all the cut-scenes. While everyone is busy praising Nintendo for pick-up-and-play gameplay, they fail to point out that it takes about a half hour to get though the first level because you spend most of your time watching a badly scripted introduction. That's followed by level one, and then... more cut-scenes.
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1:25 PM on 04.04.2007
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OT: It looks like a good game. I've not played the other paper mario so this is all new to me. I really like the switch from 2D to 3D.
i want my nes back
I miss good Nintendo games..
I showed the level to DMV to find out what I was doing wrong, and he automatically holds down the B button. I shout, "How did you do that?" DMV just stares at me condescendingly, replying, "I'm so disappointed in you. Mario does three things: jump, shoot fire, and run." I felt so stupid.
"Oh shit, I'm trippin' on acid!" - The Juggernaut (Bitch!)
you kids...
In other news, Ted still doesn't want this game. And still feels bad about it for some reason. Ted, if you don't get excited over this game, don't buy it. I'm looking forward to it, so I will. No apology necessary for your lack of enthusiasm. Perhaps if you could quantify why you think the game looks bad? I would curious to know what it is, if you can put your finger on it.
a) It looks and feels like a "mario for kindergarten kids" game.
b) For gods sake! is the 1 millionTH remake of mario 1!, get over it Nintendo! Mario 1 levels are becoming the "Hoth scene", the "landing on Omaha beach" of the mario Franchise, heres a hint on why Im not excited about it: Ive already seen it a million times! (mario superstars, mario ds, mario gameboy, mario GBA, mario 2.5, etc. etc. )
Heres another hint: unless you are 3-5 or you have a 3-5 year old this is NOT targetted at you! WAIT until Mario Brawl comes out (is less than a month now) and skip this one entirely. You and your self steem will feel WAY better. And you wont have to explain your wife/girlfriend why are you playing what appears to be a childrens coloring book on the screen.
WTF is Mario Brawl? Do you mean Smash Bros? And if so, there hasn't been a release date on that yet. Considering they've been pimping Pokemon Battle Revolution as the first Wii title to support the WiFi Connection, we won't see SSB:B until after June 25th at the earliest.
And if you think this is just a straight remake of Mario, you need to research the actual game a bit more.
They delayed it to june! Damn! no wonder why people want to get this crappy game. Theres nothing else on the Wii for a while-
Nah, I know is not a remake, that LEVEL is a remake. thats why I was comparing to the battle of hoth level. capisce?
Well... all things considered, it might be fun to play this while something else pops up.
Super. Good talk.
What DOES annoy me are all the cut-scenes. While everyone is busy praising Nintendo for pick-up-and-play gameplay, they fail to point out that it takes about a half hour to get though the first level because you spend most of your time watching a badly scripted introduction. That's followed by level one, and then... more cut-scenes.
WTF?
I'd really rather have mario galaxy... FU nintendo for turning us on, and then making us wait all fucking year.
I probably have to get the xbox 360 soon so that I won't die of boredom.