Shigeru Miyamoto famously experimented with Mario’s mechanics until the mere act of controlling him was fun– completely independent of any level design. It’s frankly remarkable how well Mario controls to this day. RELATED: Every Super Mario RPG, Ranked (According To Metacritic) There was nothing left for the plumber to do than to transcend dimensions.
For as influential as Super Mario 64 is, however, it’s only because Super Mario World had more or less refined 2D Mario to perfection. Super Mario 64 might very well be the most influential 3D game of all time, and Super Mario 3D All-Stars has given audiences everywhere to experience one of gaming’s most important classics on Nintendo Switch.
