Opinion
The next Mario Kart: you can do better Nintendo! Here’s my take on a new release
by Anika Schulz
Give me more remasters like "Mafia Definitive Edition" and less "Mario All Stars"
29.9.2020
Translation: machine translated
Remasters are in vogue. Unfortunately, the monetary ulterior motive too often prevails. Mafia Definitive Edition" shows how to do it right, while "Mario 3D Allstars" shamelessly exploits feelings of nostalgia.
Whether it's films or games, remakes of classics are often just about cashing in again. You can rely on nostalgia. While "The Lion King" made millions at the box office, there's no hiding how loveless and generic this remake is. A remake copied scene for scene with expressionless computer animals without any innovations, instead of a hand-drawn original bursting with life? No, thank you.
I've been observing the complete opposite in the games industry for a few years now. "Final Fantasy VII Remake", "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" and now "Mafia Definitive Edition" are just a few examples of how remakes can also be fun. Unfortunately, there are also profiteers, such as "Mario 3D All Stars".
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The mission design has also been slightly adapted. However, in such a way that you only notice it in direct comparison. A lot of things are a little more straightforward and certain story points link directly to one another without making an intermediate stop at the base. As a result, the linear game is only around ten hours long instead of the 16 turns of the hand from back then. Which I welcome, as this prevents boredom and the tension is constantly high.
Even the police no longer turn on the siren every time you are two kilometres per hour too fast. If necessary, you can set the difficulty level to Classic. Then you'll be able to cut your teeth on the infamous car race again.
"Mafia Definitive Edition" is a sensational remake. It lets me enjoy a game that I loved 18 years ago all over again.
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"Super Mario Sunshine" should only be played out of morbid curiosity anyway. The controls were also messed up there. Whereas the water cannon used to be inverted, it is now the opposite. Finally, "Super Mario Galaxy" may look stylish in full HD, but unfortunately the joycons do not offer a complete replacement for the Wiimote and Nunchuck.
Nintendo has already delivered a better version for the 3DS with new content from "Super Mario 64". But you can rely on nostalgia and if you want the three Mario games on the Switch, you have to put money on the table. Give me a proper remake of Super Mario 64. I want to feel the same excitement as I did back then. Where's the Mafia makeover for Mario?
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chAs a child, I wasn't allowed to have any consoles. It was only with the arrival of the family's 486 PC that the magical world of gaming opened up to me. Today, I'm overcompensating accordingly. Only a lack of time and money prevents me from trying out every game there is and decorating my shelf with rare retro consoles.
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