Is multiplayer crippling Mario 3D World's level design?

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JWeinCom said:

curl-6 said:

JWeinCom said:

Anyway want to show me the big barren parts here?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYZcEnFNjRU

Virtually everything that's not in a pipe.

Aside from the bonus segment (which is no better or worse than most of those in Galaxy) there is no point in that level where you cannot get to a pipe within 3 seconds.

The level is built around pipes and was chosen for the demo to accentuate that feature.  Naturally, there are platforms to connect the pipes.  And yes, these platforms are a bit bigger than they'd be in other games to accomodate more players.  But, as I said, there is no area you'll be on for more than two seconds that is "barren".

Edit:  Please try to tell me there is more dead space in 3D World than in Beach Bowl Galaxy over here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVlB_zNjuwc

Beach Bowl had an open level to explore though, if you're gonna be linear you need to be tight.

Don't get me wrong, I would love for 3D World to prove me wrong. I'm just not encouraged so far.