Let's not forget the GB power-ups:
(non-Fire) Flower = Superballs = awesome
Carrot = hovering = crap
While not exactly power-ups since you gain them automatically at the necessary time, there were some other cool things:
Marine Pop
Sky Pop
Space Suit
Technically, the Mini Mushroom and Mega Mushroom first appeared in GB Donkey Kong, though the latter was only used by Donkey Kong.
You could arguably add Jugem's Cloud, though that's a map screen-only item.
What about the ? Mushroom from SMAS SMB3's battle mode? I suppose that's more of an effect than a power-up.
I'm glad to see Mega Mushroom with 0%. It could have been a good power up if it were used to break a wall to enter a different path or to go into a giant Warp Pipe, but it was mostly used for running and breaking stuff. The novelty wore off fast.
I just remembered the most awesome power-up from SML2. On the save select screen Mario can essentially turn into a Bob-omb and obliterate the selected data file.
Oh yeah! What about Lakitu's loud? Also, I have a feeling Galaxy is going to bring on a plethora of new suits, might want to remake this poll after the fact :O
I just remembered the most awesome power-up from SML2. On the save select screen Mario can essentially turn into a Bob-omb and obliterate the selected data file.
That, and I can't really think of how it benefits Mario...Exactly!
What about Yoshi's wings? Or only items that affect Mario count? And wheres those flowers from SM64DS? You know, the ones that make Mario all bloated and stuff.
EDIT: The wing cap is from SM64, not SMW!
The Jugem's cloud isn't on the poll because it doesn't really effect normal gameplay (it's used on the map screen, not in the normal side-scrolling).I was talking about the ones in SMW where if you kill Lakitu you can hop on his cloud and float around, it's essentially the same idea as Kuribo's shoe.
I was talking about the ones in SMW where if you kill Lakitu you can hop on his cloud and float around, it's essentially the same idea as Kuribo's shoe.
How about just Yoshi, then?
Wouldn't he qualify as a power-up in SMW?
I don't know if Yoshi's wings belong since it's not a Mario Bros. powerup...
I guess I'll share what I voted for:
Tanooki suit: It was just the best suit of the game, in my opinion. It had not only the ability to fly, but to become an invincible statue.
...just like our poor fire flower, which Nintendo keeps resurrecting just for fan enjoyment. No one ever uses those!What do you mean no one ever uses those? I actually go out of my way to get a Fire Flower over something else! (Blue Shell, Raccoon Leaf, etc)
1-up MushroomThe 1-up mushroom isn't on the poll. It does not follow the rule of changing Mario/Luigi's appearance.
Obvious.
Tanooki Suit | Flying; statue power; looks cool--even the king agrees... |
Frog Suit | Secrets... Oh, and the king has something to say about this one, too... |
Kuribo's Shoe | Rare! Powerful! Indestructible (bottom side only)! |
Blue Shell | This item's drawback is what makes it fun. |
Bee Suit | Mostly for looks and originality... And the buzzing. |