Chris Buffa (Modojo): Nintendo follows a simple formula when it comes to Mario games, and has for years. The scenery changes and new characters appear, but despite subtle tweaks, most of the plumber's adventures involve smashing bricks, collecting gold coins and stomping goombas en route to a climactic showdown with his arch nemesis, Bowser. Not so original more than 30 years later, but that's what fans want.
Mario hasn't always been with Peach, we know. But there was a time he was and also with Daisy at the same time, Luigi's love. This is that time Mario cheated on Peach with Daisy.
WIth Super Mario All Stars being out for a little while now, we decided to rank all the 3D Super Mario adventures. Which one is best?
Super Mario Land would end up being more than just recognizable — it would be its own beast entirely.
