Narrative: 3 - Gameplay: 5 - Visuals: 5 - Soundtrack: 5 - Time: 5
Stars: 5
This is the kind of game that speaks for itself. A crossing generation type of game, the one that even people that usually don’t play games know about. I’ve played this game over and over again, lots of times, but I wasn’t able to finish it until today. And it’s curious because tomorrow the game makes its 29th anniversary. See my point? 29 years passed by, and people still play and enjoy it. It hasn’t aged a day.
The game is full of great treats, but the greatest one is the game design. Although it’s cute air and unpretentious approach, Super Mario World will become the challenge you need it to be. If you’re a casual player, you will enjoy entering the magical world every now and then, advancing step by the in thematic levels. Until you get, let’s say, halfway through. After midgame, Mario won’t face the easiest of paths and puzzles. It you take you some time, some serious platform skills, or a shameful walkthrough guide to reach the end.
It may seem like that isn’t enough to compete with a triple A game, but it’s replayability is off the charts. With thousands of secrets scattered all over the world, one can spend a lot of time seeking new ways to beat a level. Not to say, playing Super Mario World is fun! The mechanics are genuinely difficult, but also fair. To master a powerup or a specific kind of jump takes time and practice.
Even though I’m not the greatest platform gamer, I enjoyed my time with Super Mario World. And, most importantly, as a Maker to be or sort of a Maker already, it is an inspiration to play in such well-designed levels.
Stars: 5
This is the kind of game that speaks for itself. A crossing generation type of game, the one that even people that usually don’t play games know about. I’ve played this game over and over again, lots of times, but I wasn’t able to finish it until today. And it’s curious because tomorrow the game makes its 29th anniversary. See my point? 29 years passed by, and people still play and enjoy it. It hasn’t aged a day.
The game is full of great treats, but the greatest one is the game design. Although it’s cute air and unpretentious approach, Super Mario World will become the challenge you need it to be. If you’re a casual player, you will enjoy entering the magical world every now and then, advancing step by the in thematic levels. Until you get, let’s say, halfway through. After midgame, Mario won’t face the easiest of paths and puzzles. It you take you some time, some serious platform skills, or a shameful walkthrough guide to reach the end.
It may seem like that isn’t enough to compete with a triple A game, but it’s replayability is off the charts. With thousands of secrets scattered all over the world, one can spend a lot of time seeking new ways to beat a level. Not to say, playing Super Mario World is fun! The mechanics are genuinely difficult, but also fair. To master a powerup or a specific kind of jump takes time and practice.
Even though I’m not the greatest platform gamer, I enjoyed my time with Super Mario World. And, most importantly, as a Maker to be or sort of a Maker already, it is an inspiration to play in such well-designed levels.