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If Mario wasn't invented, what game would take over?

Zelda
13 (36.1%)
Metroid
2 (5.6%)
Poke'mon
5 (13.9%)
Tetris
0 (0%)
Sonic
4 (11.1%)
Kirby
4 (11.1%)
Final Fantasy
5 (13.9%)
OTHER
3 (8.3%)

Total Members Voted: 25

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kirbyman

  • Tourette's
« on: January 04, 2007, 05:00:18 PM »
This should be good! Kirby...

MaxVance

  • Vance Vance Revolution
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2007, 05:08:57 PM »
What do you mean by "take over"?
Remember that your first Goomba boldly you walk? When Mario touched that mushroom being brought up more largely remember that you are surprised? Miscalculate your jump that pit remember that it falls?

kirbyman

  • Tourette's
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2007, 05:10:36 PM »
I mean like which game would be most popular...without Mario.

MaxVance

  • Vance Vance Revolution
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2007, 05:12:10 PM »
In that case, the Final Fantasy series. You forgot them.
Remember that your first Goomba boldly you walk? When Mario touched that mushroom being brought up more largely remember that you are surprised? Miscalculate your jump that pit remember that it falls?

kirbyman

  • Tourette's
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2007, 05:36:24 PM »
O.K. ... I added 2 more!

Kojinka

  • Bruised
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2007, 06:08:00 PM »
I think the Zelda series would take over.
Regards, Uncle Dolan

PaperLuigi

« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2007, 06:52:33 PM »
Back in the old days of the 4th-gen, Sonic would have taken over. Now, I think Link would be the strongest force in the video game world. (w/out Mario) If I had a choice, Metal Gear would be at the top (if it wasn't Mario.)

This is a cool topic, actually.

EDIT: Pokemon is also a good choice if we're talking the late 90's.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2007, 06:55:40 PM by PaperLuigi »
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Eclipsed Moon

  • srsly
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2007, 06:55:37 PM »
If Mario wasn't invented, many franchises, Sonic in particular, would not have had the inspiration to exist.

BP

  • Beside Pacific
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2007, 07:03:30 PM »
Popeye. :D
All your dreeeeeeams begiiin to shatterrrrrr~
It's YOUR problem!

Mr. Wiggles

« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2007, 07:11:18 PM »
Whatever other character that starred in Donkey Kong would've taken his place.
As a game that requires six friends, an HDTV, and skill, I can see why the majority of TMK is going to hate on it hard.

Eclipsed Moon

  • srsly
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2007, 07:12:19 PM »
Mario, Donkey Kong, and Pauline are the only characters in Donkey Kong.

The Chef

  • Super
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2007, 07:21:04 PM »
Let's see, had Miyamoto not created Mario, then Nintendo's mascot probably would've been Link for a time, but  then Kirby would've taken that role later, unless Captain N became legitimate somehow.. Also, Sonic would probably have never been created either because he was made to compete against Mario. As for which franchise would be most recognizable in the gaming world, that would probably be Zelda or Pokemon.

kirbyman

  • Tourette's
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2007, 07:34:12 PM »
Quote from: PaperLuigi on January 04, 2007, 06:52:33 PM
Back in the old days of the 4th-gen, Sonic would have taken over. Now, I think Link would be the strongest force in the video game world. (w/out Mario) If I had a choice, Metal Gear would be at the top (if it wasn't Mario.)

This is a cool topic, actually.

EDIT: Pokemon is also a good choice if we're talking the late 90's.
Thank-you for the compliment. :-)

Pt_Peach

« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2007, 08:18:50 PM »
I think Zelda...yeah Zelda of course!
"I don't know why they're called boyshorts! Boys don't wear shorts that short!" - Mitchie

Kojinka

  • Bruised
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2007, 08:34:06 PM »
I just wonder.  If Mario and the gang weren't invented, who would be in those portraits that can be seen through that window in Hyrule Castle Courtyard in OoT?  Or how would Talon, Tarin, and Ingo be depicted?  Who would have been in those portraits in some of the houses in LttP?  What enemies would replace Goombas, Piranha Plants, Boos, etc. in Link's Awakening?  How would Captain Olimar and Louie be depicted?
Regards, Uncle Dolan
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