Who knew getting your stars stolen by strangers could be a fun experience?
Mario Party Superstar First Impressions
Maybe it's nostalgia talking, but my first game of Mario Party Superstars felt like it finally brings back the drama I remember from playing these games as a kid.
Finishing Bowser’s Fury Has Me Thinking About the Next 3D Mario
I'm curious to see if the Fury Bowser mechanic or something similar makes it into a future Mario title.
Compared to Super Mario 3D World, Bowser’s Fury is Much More My Speed
Super Mario 3D World disappointed me by playing too safe. Bowser's Fury may be the injection of something experimental I needed.
Super Mario 3D World Isn’t Bad but Doesn’t Do Much to Advance the Series
It felt like a majority of 3D World was dedicated to retreading old ground.
Super Mario 3D World Keeps Catching Me By Surprise
Super Mario 3D World is a blend of 2D and 3D Mario that serves as an interesting and experimental middle ground for what a Mario platformer can be like.
Dreams vs Reality – I Wrote My Hopes for Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Just Before the Reveal; How Many of Them Were Dashed?
I am writing this article at 7:20 AM EDT on Saturday, June 12th. In other words, it is roughly 7.5 hours until the Ubisoft Forward conference for E3 2021. It's a conference I normally wouldn't be that excited for, but over the last couple of days the rumor weed has been working overtime in regards... Continue Reading →
Making an Impact – Reflecting on the Story and Characters of The Origami King
The moment-to-moment interactions with NPCs are certainly funny and the partner characters who join you throughout the game are the key elements which make the story worthwhile.
Mario’s Crafted World – Exploring the Design and Mechanics of Origami King’s Overworld
This version of the Mushroom Kingdom matters to me a little more now because I was given the responsibility of putting it back together.
The Surprising Depth of Origami King’s Battle System
Depending on the boss what actions are going to be most effective will change, and the way you move will be altered by their abilities.