#All mario games for nes and snes update#
#All mario games for nes and snes upgrade#

There comes a time in all of our lives when we need a bit of nostalgia to slap us across the face to get us to smile again. This is one trip down memory lane your simply must take! I do own the old NES versions, but I am more likely to play SMB All Stars instead of the originals. I will always prefer more adult and violent games as opposed to a fluffy and cuddly Mario game, but SMB All Stars gave me a chance to enjoy the classic games with a new perspective. The gameplay remains unchanged, for the most part, but why try to improve something that doesn't need to be improved. Anyone could pick up the controller and play, but it had enough depth for hardcore gamers to impress their friends with how quickly they could beat the game or achieve a high score. One of the things that made the Mario games so accessible was their gameplay. I particularly enjoyed how the sound echos in certain stages. The SNES has a nice sound chip and SMB All Stars makes good use of it. I usually prefer the more intense, melancholy music of say, Castlevania, but that is a matter of tastes. Its shiny and happy, helping set the tone of the games. The music in the Mario games has always been memorable. But it is amazing how better graphics can enhance a gaming experience. I am not saying the old Marios had terrible graphics for their time, in fact, they set the standard. The levels seem more alive and vibrant thanks to the superior power of the SNE S.

#All mario games for nes and snes upgrade#

I expected a nice graphic upgrade and I wasn't disappointed. This isn't always the case, but it is hard to play a game if it looks ugly and bland. I am an old school gamer and I believe that graphical quality can make or break a game. When I purchased a copy of SMB All Stars, I was surprised how a 16 bit upgrade changed how I viewed this beloved series.

Maybe I am just adverse to things that everyone raves about. They just couldn't hold my attention like many lesser games did. They are good games and I do appreciate what they contribute to the gaming industry because without them, video games as we know it wouldn't exist. I never really got all whacked out when it came to Super Mario Bros or its sequels.

#All mario games for nes and snes update#

Not a huge fan, but a great update to the series