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Super Mario 3D All-Stars port of Mario 64 fails the game's legacy

'Super Mario 3D All-Stars' is supposedly a celebration of Mario's legacy in the 3D-sphere, but one glaring development choice means this 'Mario 64' port is ruined.

SullysCigar1326d ago

Mario 64, in this compilation, is an unforgivable waste of a golden opportunity to bring a wonderful game (for it's time) up to modern standards. They could easily have addressed the issues that were less glaring 'back in the day'.

Instead, they milked their loyal fans for cash.

NitendoPowa1325d ago

You can say the same thing about Call Of Duty, Madden, NBA 2K etc. People still gonna buy it

badz1491325d ago

IMO it's not just Mario64, the whole thing is a huge disgrace and a huge multiple slaps to the face for fans!

Immagaiden1326d ago

This whole collection was handled in the worse way possible

badz1491325d ago

Just Nintendo making fun and insulting their fanbase to see how far they can go. I think they like it and Nintendo is winning big, akin to a S&M relationship.

PhoenixUp1326d ago

How does Nintendo take what should've been one of the most prolific collections in the history of gaming and just ruin it in so many ways?

Nintendo gonna Nintendo. This vid sums up pretty much my entire frustration with not only this collection but how Nintendo treats their legacy in general

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

lonewolf101325d ago

"Including the original, glitch-filled Super Mario 64 is how Nintendo can actively preserve the game's legacy. Each release that passes means that slowly but surely the copies of Super Mario 64 that can be speedrun are deteriorating. This is particularly important as many speedrunners continue to show a preference for using a physical Nintendo 64, rather than emulating the same game."

Sorry but this is not an issue for the majority that wanted this collection, I agree on maybe they could of added the choice or just the version that allowed it to be the port (again which version was added to the collection would mean nothing to the majority). It does not fail the legacy of the game for non speedrunners.

Neonridr1325d ago

I didn't buy this game because I cared about glitches or exploits. Are we actually using this as a negative about the games? Jesus, some journalism here.

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Nintendo million sellers - Super Mario 3D All-Stars at 9 million, Link's Awakening over 6 million

Nintendo has just provided some updated information on several of their Switch million seller titles via CESA 2022. As such, we’ve got some new sales figures for a few of these titles.

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brewin625d ago

Awesome to see Bayonetta 2 get over a million and the Xenoblade games to do so well! Good numbers all around. Nice to see Nintendo recover after the Wii U.

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Nintendo Shipped 60,000 Units Of Super Mario 3D All-Stars After Limited Release

With the release of the White Book, Super Mario 3D All-Stars lifetime sales hit a new total of 9.07 million.

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SPEAKxTHExTRUTH630d ago

I still have a sealed copy of this game. I heard it was going to be a limited release so I never opened it. I wouldn’t exactly call 9mil limited however.

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MasterChief3624630d ago

It is highly doubtful this game will increase in value, especially on the level that some were expecting. This is one of those "limited" releases that isn't limited at all, like you said. Getting a sealed version of this and keeping it like that will not net you much profit, I can guarantee it.

Knushwood Butt630d ago

Maybe they limited it to 10 million.

Limited lol

Nintendo get away with it again.

HeliosHex630d ago

Nintendo played us yet again. Fattened up their pockets by using the coveted limited release tactic to gain profits by secretly releasing more than they said was available.
I feel this as bad as insider trading. There's a law broken somewhere here. It doesn't feel right. Bastards never again will I listen to their bs.

Sgt_Slaughter630d ago

Who knew Nintendo could piss someone off just by operating as a business that likes money.

CrimsonWing69630d ago

Are you familiar with the concepts of “bad business ethics” and “damaging the confidence of consumers”?

Making money for your business doesn’t always equate to a company doing what’s right.

Neonridr629d ago (Edited 629d ago )

I mean I'm pretty sure 99% of the people who bought the collection just wanted the games to play again.

Just a hunch though.

HeliosHex629d ago

Lol I wasn't one of them.

brewin629d ago

Well I wouldn't buy something they said was limited but didn't included any limited edition stuff. There was no special box or special edition items included so the writing was on the wall. Its like they were trying the old Disney tactic and telling everyone this would go back in the vault soon. Im more upset that it didn't include the excellent Mario Galaxy 2.

Necr0philiac629d ago

Remember amiibo's or how Nintendo was creating artificial Wii shortages! The Wii dominated the news without even having any good games. Parents most of the time are clueless and listen to what media deems popular or sold out.

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Smellsforfree629d ago

It was stupid to make it a limited release to begin with. No matter, it is pretty easy to find used copies for people who missed it and want the collection. It is a fine collection, especially having Mario Galaxy which is a pain to emulate because of the controls.

brewin629d ago

Can they just do the Zelda collection already?! Yes we know Mario is popular. But damnit I want a Zelda collection of all the handheld games, including the 3ds remakes of Ocarina and Majora along with the great and underappreciated Link Between Worlds.