Super Mario video games

<p>After the success of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo proves that the Switch still has a lot to offer... Super Mario Bros. Wonder surprised players with its innovative gameplay and bold artistic direction. The game reinvents the Mario franchise with a visual universe described as a psychedelic trip, using colors in unpredictable ways. That's right, Mario and his friends can turn into elephants!

Set in the Flower Kingdom, the game offers seven worlds whose levels can be explored in any order, adding to the player's freedom. Badges - a new gameplay mechanic - add a light touch of RPG. The talking flowers add an immersive dimension with their funny comments.

As you will have gathered, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a gripping adventure full of surprises, ideal for Mario fans as well as platform game lovers.</p>

<p>Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a video game compilation celebrating the 35th anniversary of the famous mustachioed plumber's franchise. The game combines - as you can fairly easily guess - the platform game Super Mario 3D World, originally released on the Wii U in 2013, with a brand-new adventure called Bowser's Fury.

As a reminder, in Super Mario 3D World, players can play as Mario, Luigi, Peach or Toad, crossing varied levels to save the Sprixies captured by Bowser. Bowser's Fury adds a brand-new experience on Lake Lapcat. Players freely explore this environment, face a giant enraged Bowser and collect Cat Shines to progress through the adventure.

This compilation is a must-have for fans of the Super Mario franchise on Nintendo Switch, offering improved graphics, enhanced features and a captivating adventure in solo or multiplayer.</p>

<p>Super Mario 3D All-Stars brings together three memorable adventures: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy.

This compilation delivers a nostalgic experience with remastered graphics that pull off the feat of preserving the original charm of each game, while offering controls optimized for the Nintendo Switch. Despite criticism about the lack of a graphical overhaul, the game was an immediate commercial success, ranking among the best sellers of the year.

In the end, Super Mario 3D All-Stars remains a vibrant tribute to Mario's history. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer, this game promises hours of fun across Mario's three-dimensional worlds.</p>

<p>Mario's world once again goes beyond the boundaries of a simple video game to offer an immersive creation and sharing experience! This long-awaited sequel to Super Mario Maker lets players create their own Mario levels, share them and discover the community's challenges.

The story mode has Mario rebuild Peach's castle across more than a hundred varied levels, each with a unique graphic style and specific gameplay mechanics.

But it is the level editor that is especially expected to deliver... And it has no trouble convincing, thanks to an intuitive interface that lets players bring their wildest ideas to life with a multitude of gameplay elements!

Super Mario Maker 2 is much more than just a video game: it is a laboratory of creativity where tradition and innovation meet.</p>

<p>New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is an enhanced version of the original platform game released on the Wii U in 2012, which includes the main game as well as its expansion, with a few additions and improvements.

As usual, Mario, Luigi and their friends set out on a quest to save the Mushroom Kingdom and rescue Princess Peach from the clutches of Bowser and his minions... But that is not all, since in addition to the main game, the Deluxe edition includes the New Super Luigi U expansion, introducing new levels and playable characters with their own gameplay abilities.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is therefore an excellent choice for players who were not able to discover the original versions, promising a classic experience with a modern touch on the Nintendo Switch.</p>

<p>The iconic Italian plumber is back, and he is not alone in saving Princess Peach from Bowser's clutches, while exploring diverse and varied worlds across a multitude of astonishing kingdoms.

Cappy - a new companion in the form of a magic hat - lets him take control of a wide variety of enemies and objects in the game. This innovative mechanic opens the way to many gameplay possibilities, promising players a rich gaming experience in a great diversity of environments, from vast deserts to lush jungles and modern urban worlds.

Super Mario Odyssey thus skillfully combines classic elements of the Mario series with innovative ideas, creating a game that will appeal both to longtime fans and to newcomers to Mario's universe.</p>

<p>Skillfully combining nostalgia and innovation, Mario Party Superstars delights fans after a long wait, with hours of competitive fun and shared laughter.

With five remastered boards from previous titles in the series, players can revisit iconic locations such as Yoshi's Tropical Island and Space Land, each bringing its own challenges and gameplay mechanics. The game also offers a competitive online mode to take on players from around the world, as well as customization options to adjust the gaming experience to your preferences.

So whether it is to relive childhood memories or to create new unforgettable moments with friends, Mario Party Superstars promises great lively evenings.</p>

<p>Looking for a fun and competitive multiplayer experience for players of all ages? Look no further: Super Mario Party is a must-have!

With more than 80 unique mini-games, this title offers a host of fun and competitive activities, ranging from team challenges to rhythm games and cooperative games. But that's not all, since Super Mario Party includes a wide range of game modes, offering an impressive diversity of experiences that can satisfy every player. As always, players can take on the role of their favorite characters from the Mario universe, each with their own abilities and their own special die.

It's simple - and as is often the case with Mario Party games - this installment offers endless entertainment for the whole family, in the form of an invitation to party with Mario and his friends!</p>

<p>This is the long-awaited return of the GameCube classic, after 20 long years... And the least we can say is that the result was worth the wait, since Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door comes with many new features and improvements.

With a complete graphical overhaul, the game is particularly beautiful and suffers from no visual or technical slowdown. The game's music has been reworked, offering players a choice between the arranged music and the original tracks. The turn-based combat system is of course retained, with dynamic interactions to boost your attacks. The paper-themed powers - such as transforming into a paper airplane - are still present and enrich the exploration possibilities.

The Thousand-Year Door manages to modernize the game while keeping its charm and its original RPG gameplay, making this remake an ideal introduction to the RPG genre as well as a rediscovery for fans.</p>

<p>Players might well wonder what the inhabitants of the Mushroom Kingdom would do without Mario. Paper Mario: The Origami King follows the colorful adventures of the Italian plumber against King Olly, an origami master determined to fold the world to his will.

The sixth installment in the Paper Mario series does not revolutionize the substance, but focuses more on the form. The innovative game mechanics thus include a novel combat system on a circular arena, where strategy is essential in order to position enemies to maximize the damage inflicted by Mario. The new origami powers of our favorite mustachioed hero - such as the 1,000-Fold Arms - are used to solve puzzles and progress through the adventure.

The game also offers a variety of side quests, Toads to rescue and secrets to discover... as well as the humor characteristic of the series, with hilarious dialogue and wacky situations!</p>

<p>The story begins when Donkey Kong, obsessed with an advertisement for Mario toys, decides to steal them, pushing Mario to set off on an adventure to get them back.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong offers two main modes: story mode, where players travel through several worlds and face Donkey Kong in boss battles, and time attack mode, where they have to complete the levels within a limited amount of time. But that's not all, since the cooperative multiplayer mode allows two players to work together to solve the puzzles.

Graphically flawless, the gameplay is not to be outdone either, since it brilliantly manages to combine levels filled with obstacles and traps with puzzles to solve in order to reach the end of the level. To do this, Mario has a variety of moves inspired by his 3D adventures, bringing remarkable flexibility and depth to the gameplay.</p>

<p>Ubisoft and Nintendo once again bring their universes together in Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, a cosmic adventure where Mario and his friends team up with the Rabbids to save the galaxy. But rest assured, the Mushroom Kingdom is also in danger, since there's still no question of leaving the Toads' realm in peace!

And it's the Sparks - pursued by a corrupting force - who are behind this epic space adventure. The cause: Rabbid Peach, affected by the corruption, prompting Mario and his team to set off to her rescue and face the malevolent entity named Cursa.

A mix of adventure game with puzzles and tactical RPG, Sparks of Hope allows free exploration without being divided into chapters. The other new features concern the improved combat dynamics, the introduction of new characters such as Rabbid Rosalina and Edge, and gameplay improvements.</p>

<p>When you think of Ubisoft's iconic characters, chances are the first names that come to mind are from an Assassin's Creed or Far Cry game... and yet!

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle offers an unexpected fusion between Mario's colorful universe and the offbeat humor of the Rabbids, creating a tactical role-playing game that is as gripping as it is improbable. The adventure begins when Rabbids invade the Mushroom Kingdom, prompting Mario and his friends to team up with the Rabbid versions of themselves to restore order.

The turn-based tactical battles require clever strategy, where positioning, movement and character skills are essential to defeating opponents. With four different themed worlds and more than a hundred battles to take on, this title delivers a wide variety of challenges that will delight Mario fans and tactical role-playing game enthusiasts alike.</p>

<p>Mario games are built on solid foundations that always leave room for quality innovations... but here, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit goes beyond anything you could have imagined! Combining augmented reality with the Mario Kart universe, this one-of-a-kind title lets players turn their home into a racetrack.

Using remote-controlled karts fitted with cameras, players see the world of Mario Kart overlaid on their surroundings, cleverly marked out with cardboard gates to define the circuit. The karts interact with virtual elements, such as power-ups and hazards, for an authentic racing experience.

The gameplay experience is undeniably immersive and entertaining, but the kart's limited range and the high cost of additional kits for multiplayer can be drawbacks. Still, that doesn't stop Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit from fascinating fans of the Mario Kart franchise and augmented reality enthusiasts.</p>

<p>Mario Kart Tour brings the excitement of Mario Kart racing straight to mobile devices, with iconic circuits taken from previous games.

Featuring a wide range of iconic characters from the Nintendo universe - each with their own stats and special abilities - the game uses a system that lets players unlock extra content by performing various actions during races. The varied circuits, for their part, offer unique challenges and visually captivating themes.

Optimized for touchscreens, the gameplay takes place in portrait mode and benefits from simple controls that let players accelerate, drift and use items to overtake their opponents.

In short, Mario Kart Tour fulfills its role perfectly by delivering a thrilling racing experience that is accessible anywhere.</p>

<p>Still among the highest-rated Mario video games in 2026, chances are Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will stay there for a long time to come!

The ultimate version of the famous arcade racing game released on Wii U in 2014, this title benefits from significant improvements in its port to Switch. With its smooth gameplay, colorful graphics and addictive multiplayer, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe could only win the hearts of players around the world.

But that's not all, since Nintendo decided to extend the gameplay experience by offering a booster course pack. This DLC - made up of six waves of eight circuits each - only adds to the long list of the game's qualities, while increasing the already impressive lifespan of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is therefore much more than just a racing game. It is an iconic multiplayer experience.</p>

<p>Mario Strikers: Battle League Football marks the long-awaited return of the franchise after fifteen years away.

And the result is a title that lives up to expectations, with gameplay thankfully improved thanks to a timing mechanic for shots, dribbles, tackles and Hyper Strikes, adding a technical and tactical dimension. Players can customize their teams by choosing from a variety of iconic characters from the Mario universe, each with unique stats and skills, highlighting varied strategies. The game's atmosphere is enhanced by detailed animations and hilarious celebrations - especially during the stylish Hyper Strikes - creating an immersive gameplay experience.

Able to boast of being one of the best multiplayer games in a field where the competition isn't that fierce, Mario Strikers: Battle League Football is the perfect game for wild arcade soccer matches with friends.</p>

<p>Mario Golf: Super Rush brings Mario back to the greens after a seven-year wait, so you can say fans were waiting for it!

But the game rises to the occasion with, to begin with, several innovative modes such as Golf Adventure, Speed Golf mode and Battle Golf mode for competitive multiplayer matchups.

Super Rush also enriches its gameplay, giving more control over the ball's trajectory and reducing the importance of timing. The courses include interactive elements such as tornadoes and thunderstorms, which adds a welcome strategic dimension. Finally, players can create and improve their own Mii, unlocking new gear throughout the adventure.

Mario Golf: Super Rush thus promises hours of entertainment for Mario fans and sports game lovers, solo or multiplayer, online or on the couch!</p>

<p>Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 marks the sixth gathering of the sporting talents of gaming's most mustachioed plumber and fastest hedgehog.

The game's real highlight lies in its dual form: a modern version (Tokyo 2020) and a retro version (Tokyo 1964). The retro version - despite a reduced number of characters and events - has been given particular care, recalling the sports games of the 80s and 90s where you had to hammer buttons to break records.

But unsurprisingly, Mario and Sonic's Olympics shine above all in multiplayer mode. The activities - often very short - are perfect for quick, intense gaming sessions.

In short, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is visually pleasing with a wide choice of events, ideal for quick group gaming sessions, but less suited to an extended solo experience.</p>

<p>Good news, Mario Tennis Aces drops the soft balls for a more balanced approach than its predecessors, and celebrates the return of the adventure mode with a quest where Mario frees his friends from an evil force!

Players now face demanding gameplay mechanics, where timing and precision are required to pull off special shots and decisive interceptions. Racket management also becomes a crucial element, adding a new strategic dimension to the game. Needless to say, adding to that a variety of shots and defenses to master, every match becomes a real battle of skill and reflexes...

Despite this apparent difficulty, Mario Tennis Aces brilliantly manages to revitalize the franchise by offering technical and fun gameplay, backed by varied content and a captivating adventure mode.</p>

<p>27 years have passed since its first release, so it was more than time for Legend of the Seven Stars to get a modern remake!

In Super Mario RPG, the player takes on the role of the character who needs no introduction, in a quest to save - once again - the Mushroom Kingdom from the grip of the evil Smithy. To give you an idea, he pulls off the feat of outdoing Bowser in terms of wickedness, which is no easy task...

This remake stays faithful to the original while introducing significant improvements. The graphics have been modernized, with brighter colors and added cutscenes to strengthen the story. Small features have also been included to make the experience smoother and more accessible.

So the return of Super Mario RPG as a modern remake gives fans the opportunity to rediscover this gaming gem while also appealing to new players!</p>

<p>Masterpiece alert. Super Mario Galaxy 2 takes players to the far reaches of the universe with Mario, ready to explore new galaxies and take on even bigger challenges.

The highly anticipated sequel to the famous Super Mario Galaxy introduces new gameplay mechanics while paying tribute to the earlier entries in the series. The famous Yoshi makes a triumphant return, bringing welcome variety with his special powers. Mario also gets new costumes and powers, adding depth to the gameplay.

Its gameplay variety, its surprises and its clever level design make Super Mario Galaxy 2 one of the best platform games ever created.</p>

<p>Don't be fooled, New Super Mario Bros. Wii is not a simple rehash: the game deserves a thorough look at its features.

Across 8 varied and colorful worlds, players travel through familiar environments while discovering new experiences. Nostalgic elements combine with new power-ups, such as the propeller mushroom or the penguin suit. The inclusion of a multiplayer mode for up to four players brings a unique social and competitive dimension.

New Super Mario Bros. Wii succeeds in combining the classic elements of the series with relevant innovations, turning the experience into an adventure not to be missed.</p>

<p>Kidnapping Peach is out of fashion. That is surely why, during a star festival in the Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser kidnaps... the princess's castle and sends it into space. With the help of the mysterious Princess Rosalina and the Lumas - small, kindly stars - Mario sets off on a quest across the galaxies to collect stars and rescue Peach.

The gameplay skillfully combines the classic elements of the Mario series with innovative new mechanics. The varied levels on different planets offer unique challenges, with gravity influencing Mario's movement, allowing him to walk on walls and uncover hidden secrets.</p>

<p>New Super Mario Bros. marks Mario's return to the world of 2D platforming, offering an experience that is both nostalgic and refreshing. The story begins with Princess Peach being kidnapped by Bowser Jr., taking Mario on an adventure through eight worlds filled with challenges and formidable bosses.

The simple - but addictive - gameplay features new moves such as the ground pound and the triple jump, adding extra depth. New features such as the special mushrooms and the item reserve system enrich the gameplay, encouraging players to explore every level thoroughly for a 100% experience.</p>

<p>Mario Party 9 represents a turning point in the beloved Mario Party series of virtual board games, offering a refreshing experience while keeping the fun, friendly spirit of the franchise.

The main innovation lies in the group movement mode on the boards, where all players move together aboard the same vehicle, renewing the formula without losing the essence of the series.

With seven distinct game boards, 80 different mini-games and colorful graphics, Mario Party 9 is a must-have for fun evenings with friends or family.</p>

<p>Mario Party 8 invites the famous characters of the Mushroom Kingdom to take part in a carnival hosted by MC Ballyhoo.

Across six unique game boards, players throw themselves into a frantic competition to collect stars and become the winner of the carnival. With more than 60 wacky mini-games, the title offers a variety of competitive and fun challenges for all tastes and skill levels.

Perfect for an evening with friends or family, Mario Party 8 guarantees hours of fun and competition in the colorful and wacky universe of Mario and his friends.</p>

<p>There is nothing like good, healthy competition to collect stars across game boards full of traps! Mario Party is back and the goal is still the same: be the player with the most stars at the end of the game.

In Mario Party DS, players dive into a captivating adventure where Mario and his friends must return to their normal size after being shrunk to the size of Minis by Bowser, facing fearsome bosses across 74 varied mini-games.

With its unique mix of hilarious mini-games, interactive boards and competitive strategy, this title is a must-have.</p>

<p>Mario Kart Wii made its mark thanks to notable new features, including the Wii Wheel, an accessory that offers an immersive driving experience. But what certainly made the biggest impression and won players over was the arrival of bikes, adding a strategic dimension with more agile but far less stable handling than the karts.

With 24 playable characters and 32 tracks, some of them revisited, there are plenty of options. The game also offers mid-air tricks and wheelies for speed boosts, as well as an online mode letting up to 12 players compete in intense races, with maximum fun.</p>

<p>Mario Kart DS is the 5th installment in the Mario Kart series, the benchmark for fun arcade racing games that are also capable of destroying friendships.

With a selection of 32 tracks - mixing classics and new ones - each course offers its own share of challenges.

Praised for its ability to capture the attention of players, whether newcomers or veterans, Mario Kart DS remains one of the most popular titles in the series. With its hours of entertainment and competition, it promises a thrilling experience for all racing game fans.</p>

<p>Mario has always been a great athlete: golf, tennis, karting, baseball, soccer... but one discipline was missing: basketball! That oversight has now been corrected with Mario Slam Basketball, the first game in the Mario franchise devoted exclusively to basketball.

The game offers several modes, including championship and exhibition. Challenges and mini-games let players test their skills.

With colorful graphics and a catchy soundtrack, Mario Slam Basketball offers a unique and entertaining experience, promising hours of fun for Mario fans and sports lovers.</p>

<p>Mario Sports Mix offers a compilation of lesser-represented sports games, featuring characters from the Mario universe as well as characters from Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.

Basketball, ice hockey, dodgeball and volleyball are on the program, letting players compete in three different modes: tournament, friendly or online multiplayer.

With a choice of 19 characters, spin-off mini-games and very accessible gameplay using the Wiimote and the Nunchuk, Mario Sports Mix offers a complete and entertaining experience for players of all levels.</p>

<p>The story of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is inspired by the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. While Bowser and Doctor Eggman plot to disrupt the Games, Mario, Sonic and their friends must save the Olympic Games by joining forces.

For the first time, an adventure mode is introduced, where players alternate between platforming sections, puzzles and sports events. The Dream events add a fantasy touch, mixing elements of Mario Kart with winter sports.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games thus promises a complete and entertaining adventure for fans of Mario, Sonic and the Olympic Games.</p>

<p>Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is a celebration of friendship and competition, bringing video game icons together in a thrilling sports tournament.

Players can choose from a multitude of events - from athletics to archery, as well as swimming, table tennis and many more - playing as their favorite Mario and Sonic characters. The game offers single-player modes for training and multiplayer modes for competitions with up to four players.

With its multitude of events, its varied game modes and its intuitive controls, it is the perfect game for sharing fun moments with family and friends.</p>

<p>Looking for a crazy arcade sports game that mixes the Mario universe with the excitement of soccer? Say no more, Mario Strikers Charged Football awaits you with a competitive multiplayer experience as well as a thrilling single-player mode.

The traditional rules of soccer are set aside in favor of chaos. But what makes this installment unique are the fantasy elements and special powers that appear on the field, guaranteeing frenetic action.

Suffice to say that among simulation-oriented soccer video games, Mario Strikers Charged Football stands out as a real oddity, to the great delight of all players.</p>

<p>Quite an odd adventure for this 3rd title in the Mario & Luigi saga, which sees the two brothers and their sworn enemy Bowser team up to save the Mushroom Kingdom from an epidemic. The blorbs are spreading, and it is by exploring the inside of the king of the Koopas' body that our heroes will be able to find the cure.

With its wild storyline and hilarious dialogue, the game offers an experience full of humor. The result is a gripping adventure, making Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story a must-have thanks to its refreshing originality and entertainment.</p>

<p>Also known as The Brothers of Time, Partners in Time from the Mario & Luigi series sees the most famous of plumbers travel through time to save Princess Peach and the Mushroom Kingdom... from an alien invasion.

The story begins when Peach uses a time machine and is captured by the Shroobs. Mario and Luigi, along with their baby versions, join forces to save the princess, traveling through different eras, solving puzzles and fighting enemies.

With a captivating story, innovative gameplay and gorgeous graphics, Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time is a true video game masterpiece.</p>

<p>The 4th installment in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series and the 3rd title in the Minis universe, Mini-Land Mayhem sees Mario try to save Pauline, kidnapped by Donkey Kong during the opening of the Mini-Land amusement park.

There is nothing really new to say about the gameplay, since it still consists of protecting the Minis from their obsession with the straight line, by drawing paths and placing objects to guide them through varied levels.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem suits all players looking for an entertaining adventure in the Mario universe, with colorful graphics.</p>

<p>It is not always Peach who needs saving! In Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis, Donkey Kong kidnaps Pauline once again, prompting Mario to step in.

The gameplay of the Minis series still relies on guiding the Mario automatons through maze-like environments, as they move on their own once set in motion. Players therefore have to create a safe path for them while avoiding hazards.

With its wide variety of content and its level editor, March of the Minis is an ideal title for Mario fans and puzzle lovers.</p>

<p>Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis plunges Mario into a new confrontation with Donkey Kong, this time in an amusement park dedicated to the Mini Marios.

The gameplay draws inspiration from Lemmings, with the player using the Nintendo DS stylus to direct the automatons. Needless to say, with 80 levels spread over nine floors, each level offers a unique challenge while the showdowns against Donkey Kong closing each floor test the player's agility.

March of the Minis skillfully combines platforming and puzzle solving, enough to become a must-have title for Mario fans and puzzle lovers.</p>

<p>Bowser is clearly on vacation far from the Mushroom Kingdom, since Super Paper Mario starts with Mario trying to save Peach from the clutches of Count Bleck, who has arranged a forced marriage to spread chaos.

What makes the 3rd Paper Mario title so strong is its innovative gameplay, which lets you switch between a 2D and 3D perspective to explore levels and solve puzzles. Its charming humor and unique visuals complete an already very appealing picture, making Super Paper Mario an iconic Wii title that strengthens the series' reputation.</p>

Known worldwide as the first 3D Mario - bringing unprecedented freedom of movement and open levels to explore - Super Mario 64 is a masterpiece in every respect. The storyline remains classic, though, since Mario has to save Peach from Bowser's clutches by collecting power stars across 15 levels and 120 challenges. It is, however, the famous mustachioed hero's various acrobatic moves that bring a depth of gameplay never reached before.

<p>No way was this going to be just a Game Boy Color port of the original NES adventure! Super Mario Bros. Deluxe of course benefits from a welcome graphical upgrade and the ability to save at any time... but it's two new modes that really enrich the experience: Challenge, which lets you revisit levels you have already completed to go looking for Yoshi eggs, and multiplayer, which adds a competitive and interactive dimension.</p>

Here it is, the introduction of the Duel mode where players face off individually on boards specially designed for the occasion! But that is not the only new feature of this new Mario Party installment, since the 3rd edition also includes a Story mode where players must defeat the Millennium Star by completing various challenges. They can count on two new characters to do so.

<p>You dreamed of it, Nintendo did it: the ability to transfer unlocked characters between the Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color versions of the game thanks to the Transfer Pak. Enough to fully enjoy the 16 characters and the six tennis courts, each with its own characteristics, obstacles and challenges!</p>

<p>65 mini-games to consolidate the series' success, with new boards on varied themes - such as Western Land, Pirate Land or Horror Land - and playable heroes. The other new features are the inclusion of costumes and recorded voices for the characters in the European version of the game.</p>

<p>The first golf game to bear the name of our favorite plumber, Mario Golf includes a character progression system, where their skills can be improved by winning tournaments and completing challenges. The title also offers several courses inspired by the different Mario universes, such as forests or snowy grounds.</p>

<p>2.7 million copies sold in the United States, which gives an idea of the success of this new era of virtual board games. Players move around a game board by taking part in a variety of mini-games each turn. These are designed to test players' skills in different areas, such as quick thinking, coordination and luck, but also resistance to the pain caused by the controller's joystick!</p>

<p>With 16 tracks split across four cups - plus many other modes - Mario Kart 64 sold over 9 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling games on the Nintendo 64. It is also the first game in the series to feature the famous Rainbow Road in 3D, a milestone for fans of the series.</p>

<p>As iconic as it is beautiful, Paper Mario brings a unique approach to the universe of the hero in overalls by using stylized 2D graphics to give the impression that the characters and settings are made of paper. Another notable feature: the combat system based on timed actions, where the player can make a difference by pressing at the right moment.</p>

Besides the series' classic gameplay mechanics, the Nintendo 64 installment introduces a story mode where players must get through various puzzle levels to recover the megavitamins stolen by Rudy the Clown. The most fun part? The option to play in multiplayer mode with up to four players, each controlling a different character from the Mario universe.

<p>It still fills the sweet dreams of the oldest among us: the map of the eight worlds offered by Super Mario Bros. 3! This installment brings many new features, including the costumes Mario can wear, giving him new powers to get him through levels that are each more complex - but beautiful - than the last. Super Mario Bros. 3 is a true masterpiece, and the installment that comes up most often in fans' Top 3.</p>

<p>Super Mario Bros. 2 showed up completely out of the blue, but what an arrival! Sometimes called Super Mario USA, it is the game Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic, turned into a Mario game for the Western market. One of the most striking features of Super Mario Bros. 2 is the ability to choose from four playable characters: Mario, Luigi, Toad and Peach. Each one has their own unique abilities, bringing players varied play styles and hours of fun!</p>

<p>Difficult and rare, those are two words that sum up Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels. Discovered late by Westerners, this installment - Super Mario Bros. 2 in Japan - is even more complex than its predecessor! And great news: Luigi is now playable right from the start of the adventure, with his own jumping characteristics. So, although it may be intimidating for newcomers, The Lost Levels remains an unforgettable experience for players ready to take on the challenge.</p>

<p>More than 40 million copies sold: Super Mario Bros. is more than just a game, it is a cornerstone of video game history. A living, colorful world, detailed settings and smooth horizontal scrolling, all of it unheard of at the time, and these advances laid the foundations and set the standards for the platform game genre. Its influence is still felt in 2026, and its legacy will live on for many more console generations. </p>

<p>The first game to bear the Mario name, this is THE classic, the one that marked the beginning of a legend. And not only because of its legendary character! The game shines with its simple - but addictive - gameplay, not forgetting its unusual two-player mode, at a time when video games were mostly played solo. That was all it took to make Mario Bros. an essential title for video game fans.</p>

<p>This game marks one of Yoshi's first appearances as a main character after his introduction in Super Mario World. With simple yet addictive gameplay, Mario & Yoshi stands out for its innovative approach to puzzle games at a time when platform games dominated the video game scene.</p>

<p>NES Open Tournament Golf features Mario and Luigi in international golf competitions with courses located in the United States, Japan and the United Kingdom. But the big novelty of this installment is the introduction of economic management elements, where players win prize money and can track their earnings.</p>

<p>The Dr. Mario theme music still plays in many minds... Dr. Mario stood out with its unique medical puzzle concept, setting itself apart from other puzzle games of the time. Why? Its addictive gameplay and its innovative use of gravity and strategy when lining up the pieces.</p>

<p>From plumbers to demolition workers? Wrecking Crew is a puzzle-action game starring Mario and Luigi, who smash structures while avoiding various enemies and obstacles. The game includes 100 levels, each one gradually becoming more complex. One notable feature is the level editor, an innovation for the time.</p>

<p>No mustachioed hero in sight? Well, yes there is, since Golf quietly features Mario in the role of the golfer. With 18 golf holes seen from above and simple controls to choose the club, the direction and the power of the shot, Golf was revolutionary for its time.</p>