You assume too much.
At any rate, since SM64 was the first 3D platformer, I think it did alright for itself. Back when they didn't store games on DVDs, it wasn't feasible to program 50+ individual levels in 3D where you have, you know, that whole extra dimension of depth.
What's the deal? You already have SMB3, so having SMB3 exactly translated into 3D is pretty pointless. Why would you be so small-minded as to want a game that exactly mimics ones that are made in a completely different manner?
P.S. Triple post?
I am not being small-minded... you are by attacking all my threads. What is so wrong with a coop Mario game idea? I brought this up everywhere else and people loved the idea. In fact this is only place I have heard it flamed so much, maybe that is while I am a little hostile toward everyone and I am sorry.
Sorry about triple post, I don't get on here much so want to get as much in as possible.
Instead of flaming it, how about you point out some good points and then make your own idea out of mine. IMO Mario games should always be Mario games. Galaxy lives up to this, classic go save princess. Only problem I have with Galaxy is that I cannot have a second person tag along as Luigi like the old days. Also where is Yoshi? In a battle so big, it would seem that most the Mario characters would be caught up in it.
Also I have people over to play the sports and party games and would love to see characters like Wario, DK, Waluigi, etc. make appearances in single player adventure games. I use to love the Mario Cartoons and would love to see the Koopalings return (however, I still say keep Bowser Jr., he can have 8 kids).
Plus, I have already beaten SMB 3 numerous times... I want something new like it. Super Mario World and SMB3 where awesome games, I wish we could see more games follow their style. I wanted to try NSMB but don't have DS and don't want to buy it just to play NSMB.
Finally as for coop. I love multiplayer games. In fact, half the time I won't play video games unless there are people with me. I know Galaxy is 2 player but the 2nd player's role is very very limited and is not the same as if they had a whole character to use. I think a 4 player Mario adventure game would be novel and would be an excellent idea. However, I think it should not be a mainstream mario game. I think it should follow a hit like Galaxy. You can have more then one Mario games on a system (see NES).