New Super Mario Bros. 2 is not what I want

[DanneSandin]

happydolphin said:

DanneSandin said:
happyD, I think you're off the beat here (is that the expression?)...

You shouldn't focus on the graphics - that's not what Mario is, or ever was, about (thu, they really did look awesome way back in the 80's!). They're about fun! And you can't judge that yet.

the thing I'm most dissapointed with with 2D mario is that it's not pushing any more limits! They used to show everyone what could be done! I don't feel like they've managed to do that since the early 90's. The same actually goes for Sonic: he's not popular any more cuz he's not relevant any more!

The reason for the NSMB-series popularity is in parts due to the fact that we hadn't had a 2D Mario when it came out to the DS, and that the Wii version gave you the coop option. But other than the coop Mario ain't pushing it in 2D any more! They're playing safe. THAT'S what you should be raging about happyD! Visuals don't make the game good.

Hey Danne! Thanks for popping by.

So, I agree that not pushing the envelope is reason for gripe. If you notice in my OP, I mention that. I also mention the generic nature of some of the art in these early screens. It makes me thing Nintendo is not putting in the effort they should on their biggest-selling game.

As Lord Ciansworth pointed out, this might be intentional to preserve the winning formula of the title (NSMB). If that's the case though Danne, I really don't want to play it, I'm not big on cash-ins.

C'mon :) you don't think clouds with smiling faces is cheesy? cuz they had those from the start :) Cheesyness is part of Super Mario. I understand that you don't like the art style, and I'm niether too impressed - I'd love to see something similar to the "2D" aspects of Mario Galaxy (where they played with gravity 'n stuff), but saying that you won't buy it cuz Nintendo is cashing in on it is like saying that you won't buy the Wii U, you know since they're only releasning THAT to make some money...

And Hello to you too btw :) nice to be greeted when stoping by to make a comment :D