As far as I know, Pixar movies are family oriented. They can be deeper for adults as they are more likely to understand the inherent morale in them.
A family is usually composed of both children and adults.
Now as far as I know, games like Super Mario have the "E for Everyone" classification.
Now, like Pixar movies, I don't see why the absence of blood and gore, intense violence, sexual themes or strong language would make them any less suited for an adult audience.
| Rpruett said: There was a great leap in every way from SNES Mario to Mario 64. That's not in question. The question is, since Mario 64 where has the innovation been? It's been minimal at best as far as I'm concerned. It's the same over-arching principles with the same jumping /movement mechanics with comparable graphics, identical end goals.
And I took what Madden football looked like in 1996 compared to today. |
Most of the innovation in Mario games have come in their stellar level designs. The inclusion of the Wii-mote also added new features, and Yoshi in SMG2 also brings his share of innovative features as well as the new power-ups.
But you are right though. Super Mario games are still in the same genre they were years ago. Platforming. And as far as the world is concerned (as a majority) , he's still the king. ^^,
When I think about FPSs, I have an opinion very similar to the one you have concerning Mario games. Yet, there are still some gems that stand out from time to time. Sadly though, they have to rely on great storytelling to hide the fact that the gameplay doesn't do anything new, or barely a few baby-steps.
