Perhaps the game “Super Marіo” for modern gamers seems too simple, ordinary, but in fact it has become a cultural phenomenon and a sales hit, which has no equal in history.
Back to the start
Thirty-three years ago, Nintendo debuted a video game that eliminated its competitors. Even if you’ve never played this game you’re probably familiar with it. It was created by Shigeru Miyamoto,who was Japanese video game designer.
The release of this game was in 1985. Later that year and it became one of the most popular video games, eventually selling over 40 million copies. Incredible! But you would not expect less from one of the most beloved heroes of all time.Now the main character of the game, Mario, is one of the most recognizable characters in the gaming industry.
A pudgy Italian plumber who exists in America, was coined in Japan and is loved all over the world . Mr Miyamoto originally wanted his character to be a common guy in a regular job, so he made him a chubby, middle-aged manual worker. Mario Bros was the first game of which Mario was the star. It was clear that the creator had an unusual idea and vision of the character,but people liked it a lot. Shigeru Miyamoto has mentioned numerous times that the game Kung-Fu was a major source of inspiration for Super Mario Bros.But he wanted to add colorful graphics and iconic music. Buyers literally bought game consoles and then spent a lot of time on the game, which was really interesting. It’s great to go through different levels, get records.
At first Mario’s character was called ‘Jumpman’ because had to jump over barrels that were being thrown by Donkey Kong in order to save a damsel in distress (which would later be called Princess). Mario is a mustachioed plumber in overalls and a red cap — went on to become Nintendo’s symbol. Mario runs in colorful locations, strikes enemies with his wonder-cap, collects coins, extra lives and fuel, without which his ship will not fly further. A pleasant impression is also made by locations, such as forests and deserts, megalopolis and mysterious ruins. You can’t call a game difficult, but it doesn’t give a rest either: you need to keep track of villains, moving platforms and hiding places.
Now, few people believe that this game was created using a piece of paper, a pencil and inspiration. The first attempts to create a cult game were such. It’s hard to know how long it took to do it. But it is clear that if a person goes to the goal, then he achieves it, despite all the difficulties. We have a great example.
I think that Super Mario game become so popular because of its great 2D graphics. It had a good storyline and very interesting game-play. Miyamoto had one advantage that other video game developers did not have. He wasn’t a programmer and wasn’t so obsessed with programming as others. He wanted to create an interesting, well-developed, new story, to make the player feel like they are “Exploring and Conquering a Strange World.” And he did it.
So, Bright cartoon picture and realistic expressіons of Marіo and other heroes are pleasing to the eye – as well as the quaint design of the locals, flora and fauna.In the 1990s, a survey of American children discovered that Mario was more recognizable than Mickey Mouse! Undoubtedly Super Mario brought dіversity to our lives, filling it with bright colors. Probably it turned Mario into a cult object, and not only among children.
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