It's not uncommon for people to say that Nintendo only makes games for kids, and that the Mario games in particular are kid-only experiences. For instance, Blur, an upcoming "realistic" racing game featuring missile launching race cars and giant explosions, has a new commercial that's all about how Mario Kart isn't for "big boys". That may or may not be the case, but what about "old men"? What games are for them?
Well, according to Shigeru Miyamoto, a +50 year old man, Mario games are made for him, and people like him. He states that Mario "wasn't a game only for children in the first place" and that when he makes a game he tries "to keep in mind that guys in their fifties will play it, too."
I've long been of the opinion that most people that don't like stuff because it's too "kiddie" are insecure adults, or are in fact kids themselves. Only kids and teenagers think smoking is cool, or that a games is truly "mature" just because it's rated "M". Most of the adults I know that smoke are quite desperate to quit, and would much rather play Mario Kart than Modern Warfare. As for me, I like Modern Warfare and Mario, but if I had to choose one over the other, Mario would win hands down.
I can't hang with Yoshi's Story though, but not because it's too kiddie. It's just sort of nauseating.
Miyamoto works hard to keep the writing in Mario games from being too childish- [Gonintendo]
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8:00 PM on 05.22.2010 | 
Besides, we all know that every competitive shooter on a console is populated by children with irresponsible parents. I can't help but laugh when I hear a kid at the after school program I volunteer for say, "When I get home, I am going to play Pac-man or Modern Warfare 2."
WOW. I strongly disagree there sir.
On topic: Mario is sweet and I will play his games till the end of time.
well played sir, well played.
I quit cold turkey years ago though, but hey Smokers pay lotsa taxes so I guess that something that can be praised in relation to smoking.It's just too bad our politicians sqaunder our money anyway
Also, Yoshi's Story was a headache. It should have been like SMW2.
However I am currently enjoying the hell out of 3D Dot Game Heroes because I like that kind of game. Being that I have a PS3 which has a bigger (than 360) selection I've tended to ignore the LBP's and Fat Princess' because as an adult I just prefer games that are more catered to my tastes.
If I go into it again with lowered expectations, maybe I'll enjoy it.
In contrast, I've never felt the slightest twinge of embarrassment playing Mario, Zelda, or any of the other "childish" games that Nintendo makes.
They are lying to you. Don't give in.
I shouldn't be typing, clearly my brain is fried.
Maybe it's time for a new Yoshi's Island that uses the Galaxy engine? The Raphael Raven fight would certainly work well with Galaxy's gameplay...
Actually, I was disapointed with Yoshi's Island DS. I had played the first one a few years before it came out, and while YIDS wasn't "bad", I was still let down by the overall experience. I've never played Yoshi's Story due to hearing about how much it sucks.
More on topic, I completely ageee with your post.
Dude, Shadowhawk, yes!
That is all.
Galaxy 2 anybody? =D
Well it's more for families anyway.
I'll stick to god of war, thanks :)
In Mario, it's just a bunch of brightly colored craziness with goombas to jump on, and yet the original games as well as the 3D ones are fun to this day. Honestly, I know that one day Kratos will be all but forgotten and Mario will still be there, jumping on people's heads and making me smile like a kid again.
@ Holmes: Yoshi's Story for the N64 was a bunch of bullshit and a total disappointment after the original Yoshi's Island, but it was far from nauseating. I'm thinking you mean the DS game, which gave me splitting headaches and me want to die every time I tried to play it. I hate that game. Nothing beats Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for some good shy guy eating fun.
god of war is a huge, violent, epic, aimed at adults- mario is a platformer aimed at everyone with no real story. I love stories, I love violent videogames (dont we all?), I love gore in games- I admit it.
Im not saying there is anything wrong with liking mario- but for me personally, it feels like something I outgrew. Not in a disparaging way, obviously a lot of adults still like those games, but for me personally, they are more or less mementos from my childhood and nothing more.
You have an epic, crafted tale full of amazing characters and bosses in god of war, with the most brilliant combat ever- and in mario, you have a ...platformer. with no story. with kiddy visuals and characters. YAY.
Nah if thats how you think, thats up to you- it at least made me laugh to hear you say that though so thanks :)
Of course it's your opinion and that's perfectly fine. I love violent games myself, and still get a thrill out of chopping people in half and shooting heads off too. It's OK.
But there is a reason more people play Mario than MW2 or God of War.
I didnt realise the douchebags had already crawled out....
Im a horror fan, I like nintendo and mario, I didnt like god of war because it was just plain fucking silly. People like you are normally around 17-22 and desperately trying to affirm that they are adults because they still play videogames.
I mean... Why grow up? You don't need to grow up. I have my own apartment with the GF and I still play mario, I still build Lego, I still build Meccano, I still collect figures and comics (as does the GF) and I still own and play more nintendo consoles than my 360, PS3 or PC. What does that make me? an Immature adult? because if it does then I really couldnt care, it's widely proven fact that people who go through life not really growing up end up a lot less stressed than people who are desperate to grow up, due to the fact that we roll with the punches and don't bother too much about bills and office work and the like.
I enjoy living those extra 10 years because I'm having fun in life instead of being a whining elitist.
http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/godofwar3
Apparently you like to LOL at the majority of the gaming press.
Keep an open mind when it comes to all forms of media, whether it's gaming, music, movies, or books. You might find a few surprises waiting for you.