(All games were ranked based on Hard Modern setting. In arguably all case the Modern versions of the games are superior to the Classics. And hard because I like a challenge, although admittedly for a lot of these game it kinda seems there's just 2 obstacles you can't get to at once)
4. Octopus
Probably the odd one out here. I can see all of the other games being really satisfying to get good at and get high scores, but it feels like this never really ramps up in difficultly. 1/5
3. Fire
The game is extremely simplistic. Much like Octopus, it doesn't have too many moving parts but it does have some difficulty spikes which is appreciated. 2.5/5
2. Oil Panic
There probably a bit too many moving parts here. With Mario needing to collect oil, and dump it out the right window, and not letting the buckets get too full, can be a bit much to keep track of but I can see some fun in getting good at it. Plus, now that Mario has 2 buckets, this is a game with significant gameplay improvements over its classic counter part as opposed to just visual. 3/5
1. Manhole
Again another game with significant gameplay improvements, now that the manholes stay up after pushing them and you have the ability to catch falling pedestrians. Feels like it has the most strategy out of any of these games. 3.5/5
Overall 2.5/5
It definitely could have used a 5th game seeing as all its sequels had 5 ,not including unlockable games and even the predecessor ,Game Boy Gallery, had 5. But still 3/4 of the games are pretty enjoyable and satisfying to get good at. Just a shame I never will.
4. Octopus
Probably the odd one out here. I can see all of the other games being really satisfying to get good at and get high scores, but it feels like this never really ramps up in difficultly. 1/5
3. Fire
The game is extremely simplistic. Much like Octopus, it doesn't have too many moving parts but it does have some difficulty spikes which is appreciated. 2.5/5
2. Oil Panic
There probably a bit too many moving parts here. With Mario needing to collect oil, and dump it out the right window, and not letting the buckets get too full, can be a bit much to keep track of but I can see some fun in getting good at it. Plus, now that Mario has 2 buckets, this is a game with significant gameplay improvements over its classic counter part as opposed to just visual. 3/5
1. Manhole
Again another game with significant gameplay improvements, now that the manholes stay up after pushing them and you have the ability to catch falling pedestrians. Feels like it has the most strategy out of any of these games. 3.5/5
Overall 2.5/5
It definitely could have used a 5th game seeing as all its sequels had 5 ,not including unlockable games and even the predecessor ,Game Boy Gallery, had 5. But still 3/4 of the games are pretty enjoyable and satisfying to get good at. Just a shame I never will.