People who consider Mario a gameplay-only game are not true Mario fans

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The Super Mario series has never really considered story and storytelling very important. Sure, there are many magical, endearing characters and items in the series, but there's no intricate plot, no deep mythology.

Nor does there need to be. The series is one of the all-time best because of its level design, its replay value, its creativity, and its accessibility.