Rumor: New online 2D Mario in the works
Welcome back! It’s another Tuesday, which means tonight there will be a new episode of the Spot Dodge Podcast exclusively on Destructoid.Topics:Tonight the crew discussesMortal Shelllaunching on Switch,Final Fantasy Pixel Remasterscoming to most consoles, and a new rumored 2DMariogame in the works!
Zippo claimedlast Augustthat a new 2DMariogame is in the works and it’ll have an art style that will “surprise” people. They also claimed it will feature online multiplayer. Lastly, this alleged new 2DMariogame will not be a part of the “New Super Mario Bros.” series.
Fast-forward to now,Zippo returnswith some new info about the alleged 2DMariogame. Apparently, Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad are all playable characters — the exact same lineup as inSuper Mario Bros. 2for NES.
One thing is for sure, Ireallyhope this claim about an art style that will “surprise” people is true. We’ve gotten four mainline 2DMariogames and one major expansion that used the “New Super Mario Bros.” art direction and it has been bland from the start. It’s time for something new and exciting for 2DMario, and a stylish new art direction is exactly what the series needs to spice things up. Hell, something along the lines of thefan-madeSuper Mario Flashbackwould be nice.
Our lovely cast from around the web: Brett Medlock (me) and Mary Stowe from Destructoid, John Friscia from The Escapist, Greg Bargas from PC Invasion, and Brett Larsen, our extra special guest. Behind the scenes, Gamurs’ Eric Weichhart is live-editing this week’s show. Let us know in the comments!
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