Story? In MY Mario game? Miyamoto sez "no."

Dr. Furball · 06-19-2009, 09:13 PM

Miyamoto: Why I Spiked Mario Galaxy 2’s Story | GameLife | Wired.com

Also, Peach is apparently a glutton.

I am nobody · 06-19-2009, 09:31 PM

Sounds like Peach and GLaDOS would get along well.

Something about Mario lacking a story makes it oddly appealing to me. Not sure why.

**X-3** · 06-19-2009, 09:31 PM

Galaxy had a deep story? It was basically, "save the princess, also the galaxy", if I recall correctly. Though, there was Rosalina.

I have no choice: I will add my OWN story as I play! Each boss will have a monologue as you fight them. And Yoshi will be "cool".

Bomby · 06-19-2009, 09:58 PM

But I totally only play Mario games for the story.

The Flattest Pancake · 06-19-2009, 10:24 PM

I play it for it's epicness.

Metal Man · 06-19-2009, 10:52 PM

Yeah, add a story so it can become like Sonic games! That'll be totally awesome!

The Flattest Pancake · 06-19-2009, 10:56 PM

Are you being sarcastic?

**X-3** · 06-19-2009, 11:06 PM

Nope, he isn't. Metal Man is an avid supporter of new Sonic games, and a firm believer in Sega. Thus, he owns a fair amount of Sega.

heh · 06-19-2009, 11:14 PM

every character in mario games should deliver metal gear-like life story monologues upon death

The Flattest Pancake · 06-19-2009, 11:19 PM

I think that would be a bit to...crazy for Mario.

heh · 06-19-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BOTVGH Fan

I think that would be a bit to...crazy for Mario.

no ****?

PK FIRE! · 06-20-2009, 12:05 AM

But Ithought all the Mario games were just a daydream that the Links have to keep them from going nuts, what with all the horrible monsters and everything else they have to deal with.

- You stupid dog!

Metal Man · 06-20-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by X-3

Metal Man is an avid supporter of new Sonic games, and a firm believer in Sega. Thus, he owns a fair amount of Sega.

Yes. The recent Sonic games are some of the most totally awesome games ever. They are surpassed only by Bubsy 3D for being some of the greatest games ever.

Luigiman7 · 06-20-2009, 01:35 AM

Mario games don't need a story, just fun.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 06-20-2009, 01:46 AM

The original games had far more backstory than most people realise.

Robotazy · 06-20-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds

The original games had far more backstory than most people realise.

Cartoons and comics don't count, SD.

Also, Mario needs Blood.

and Guns.

And Space Armor.

And be All Emotional

And Wrinkly.

Because Old Men in Spacesuits are pwnsome.

**Valigarmander** · 06-20-2009, 02:08 AM

The original Super Mario Bros. had King Koopa capturing the Princess and imprisoning the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom in bricks using black magic.

Of course, you wouldn't get that if you just played the game without reading the instruction booklet, but it's still a story.

Luigiman7 · 06-20-2009, 02:16 AM

Even though the books and shows most likely don't count, I still like to believe that they were born in the Mushroom Kingdom, sent to the U.S., and then fell in a bathtub back home.

Dr. Furball · 06-20-2009, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by X-3

Galaxy had a deep story? It was basically, "save the princess, also the galaxy", if I recall correctly. Though, there was Rosalina.

Not only Rosalina, but also Luigi and the Toad Brigade.

In my opinion, though, the Super Mario game with the deepest story (not that it's saying much) was Sunshine. Mario got framed, arrested, and put on community service. Then, Spoiler Below

Peach suddenly finds out that she had apparently mothered Bowser's latest son (Although she actually didn't. Come to think of it, did anyone tell her?) Then Delfino Plaza gets flooded, and Mario finds out that Bowser was behind the whole thing and kicks his butt.

Actually, the Super Mario Land trilogy had an intriguing plot now that I think of it.
Wario hires Tatanga to kidnap Daisy. Mario goes to Sarasaland to save her. While Mario's doin' that, Wario sneaks into Mario's castle and takes over.
Mario comes back and kicks him out. Wario decides to steal Mario's golden statue of Peach (as part of his plan to make Mario jealous with his own, bigger castle), but Captain Syrup gets it first. Wario goes to steal it from her, only to have Mario steal it back, then Syrup's genie gives Wario a castle for his trouble.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-20-2009, 03:57 AM

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"...Princess Peach likes cake, so you can just have them use cake as bait to kidnap Princess Peach, and that’s enough,” he laughed.

That reminds me of a great mini-arc from Fireflower.

Which, in turn, reminds me of how much I miss Fireflower.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,211 Thanks: 1,611 Thanked 5,552 Times in 2,499 Posts Blog Entries: 18	The original Super Mario Bros. had King Koopa capturing the Princess and imprisoning the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom in bricks using black magic. Of course, you wouldn't get that if you just played the game without reading the instruction booklet, but it's still a story. __________________

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Luigiman7 ~)´◡｀(~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: representin da bronx yo Gender: Posts: 17,300 Thanks: 1,098 Thanked 992 Times in 698 Posts Blog Entries: 8	Even though the books and shows most likely don't count, I still like to believe that they were born in the Mushroom Kingdom, sent to the U.S., and then fell in a bathtub back home. __________________ ／人◕ ‿‿ ◕人＼ＷＯＮ’Ｔ　ＹＯＵ　ＢＥＣＯＭＥ　Ａ　ＭＡＧＩＣＡＬ　ＧＩＲＬ？

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I am nobody Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Over there. Gender: Posts: 5,515 Thanks: 309 Thanked 365 Times in 242 Posts Blog Entries: 7	Sounds like Peach and GLaDOS would get along well. Something about Mario lacking a story makes it oddly appealing to me. Not sure why.

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X-3 No avatar, no justice, no dreams, no hope! Join Date: Jan 2004 Gender: Posts: 15,472 Thanks: 732 Thanked 1,158 Times in 751 Posts Blog Entries: 10	Galaxy had a deep story? It was basically, "save the princess, also the galaxy", if I recall correctly. Though, there was Rosalina. I have no choice: I will add my OWN story as I play! Each boss will have a monologue as you fight them. And Yoshi will be "cool".

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