Why is Mario Popular? Mario is the Perfect Video Game Character (Analysis of Character/Game Design)

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  • @Bundle_Exists
    @Bundle_Exists 4 роки тому +150

    Mario is
    Made by a Japanese person
    Is Italian
    Speaks English
    And Looks kinda Mexican
    Don’t be racist, be like Mario

  • @MrMarinus18
    @MrMarinus18 3 роки тому +90

    Mario isn't entirely bland though. He does have a very carefree attitude. He also has several character traits like being obsessed with food and slightly dim-witted. Though unfortunately those traits don't surface often.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +19

      You forgot the expressions he makes in Odyssey.

    • @firestriker3580
      @firestriker3580 2 роки тому +15

      He ain’t dim witted tho and those traits DO surface

    • @paulgilbert5278
      @paulgilbert5278 2 роки тому +21

      Yeah I wouldn’t say Mario is dim witted, rather he’s a bit naive

  • @traviscunningham7062
    @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +68

    What’s your guys opinion on Mario? To me, he’s so daring and competitive! He even saved video games back in 1985. He’s just a great character. People can think he’s uninteresting but that’s their opinion. Mario’s personality is optimistic, competitive, daring, courageous, heroic, and energetic. Mario is just so iconic! Go Mario!

    • @geschnitztekiste4111
      @geschnitztekiste4111 2 роки тому +9

      He also has some negative traits in the RPGs which make him a little more interesting. He has a big ego and is sometimes a little inconsiderate towards Luigi (not that he hates him like the internet seems to see it tho). He can come off as a little naive, too

    • @nathanielamoah1127
      @nathanielamoah1127 Рік тому +1

      @@geschnitztekiste4111 What ego?

  • @liviecarter1854
    @liviecarter1854 Рік тому +14

    Mario is truly the best video game character and brother of all time without mario Nintendo wouldn’t even exist

  • @samuelmelendez7566
    @samuelmelendez7566 4 роки тому +44

    And to think Mario as a mascot sounds weird in theory but works in practice

  • @shonenbois
    @shonenbois 4 роки тому +53

    RayMan Is the most underrated Video Character of the 2000’s in my opinion Rayman Legends was an underrated game

    • @DrUpauli
      @DrUpauli  4 роки тому +7

      For real

    • @shonenbois
      @shonenbois 4 роки тому +5

      DrUpauli I Hope they make a comeback Game✊🏿

    • @saudbintalib2567
      @saudbintalib2567 4 роки тому +3

      @@DrUpauli I love both mario and sonic but unfortunately mario has the better games and I played them all non-stop not sure about sonic's future or where he's heading because he's notorious for being featured in the worst games ever made in gaming history

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 4 роки тому +2

      @@saudbintalib2567 + he is the only successful sega character
      Without him sega is DEAD

    • @saudbintalib2567
      @saudbintalib2567 4 роки тому +1

      @@nullv2.068 definitely

  • @LordVanOskuro
    @LordVanOskuro 3 роки тому +23

    There's also the fact that Mario isn't a character that doesn't embody physical perfection.

    • @firestriker3580
      @firestriker3580 2 роки тому +3

      Not true

    • @LordVanOskuro
      @LordVanOskuro 2 роки тому +13

      @@firestriker3580 He's not a beefcake or a model, he's short and kinda chubby. But he proves time and time again that isn't a problem.

    • @lou626
      @lou626 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@LordVanOskuro So TRUE!

  • @hoseinbmr3449
    @hoseinbmr3449 3 роки тому +17

    Mario and Sonic are both perfect game mascots , but each in a different way

  • @shrek-itgamer6214
    @shrek-itgamer6214 3 роки тому +16

    Mario was my favorite childhood hero that i grew up with. And I don't care if he's a bland character or a psychopathic loonatic (it doesn't matter what he has done, he's still a good guy!) mario is a creative character that was design very easy to appeal young gamers and even older fans that grew up with him in the new latest titles. I mean just look at him, red cap with his letter "M" symbol, has a moustache on his face, he's been wearing overralls and gloves for decades, going alone on his adventures stopping monsters while doing stunts. Mario is a cool character, he's more iconic and more recognizable than other video game characters. People who say mario is a "bland" or "boring" character because he doesn't have that much of the "personality" are just straight up stupid! I've seen him alot in those games for the most fact that he does have a personality unlike other medias like the cartoons, movies, and comic books which is not canon. I don't find him boring and a psychopath, i find mario very interesting and he's is still a hero no matter what people think of him!

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +7

      Agreed. Mario is actually a great character!

    • @firestriker3580
      @firestriker3580 2 роки тому +7

      He isn’t a bland character and he isn’t a psychopathic loonatic.

    • @firestriker3580
      @firestriker3580 2 роки тому +3

      They are canon, miyamoto even states that Mario has no canon

    • @liviecarter1854
      @liviecarter1854 Рік тому +2

      Thank you preach 🎉

    • @Stark9056
      @Stark9056 Рік тому +1

      So all those words just to say "I like Mario because nostalgia"

  • @traviscunningham7062
    @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +25

    I agree that Mario is the best video game character ever! He is better than Luigi in my opinion. Why? Because he is fearless, has better traction, and he has three sidekicks that give him different powers and abilities: FLUDD, who can let Mario spray icky paint like goop, Luma, who can give Mario a special spin ability, and Cappy, who can help Mario capture enemies and objects. So Mario>Luigi.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +2

      I know that ALOT of people will disagree with me.

    • @mikumika3819
      @mikumika3819 3 роки тому +8

      @@traviscunningham7062 I wouldn't say he's fearless, because really no one can be fearless, I mean, look at the ending of mario galaxy and take a look at how terrified mario looks when luma has to sacrifice himself

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +2

      @@mikumika3819 he doesn’t look terrified, he feels bad for Luma’s sacrifice. I bet Rosalina will feel bad for him too.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +6

      @@datonemarioguy I feel like Luigi is overrated, because of Game Theory. Don’t believe everything you see on the Internet.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +1

      @@mikumika3819 do you like Mario?

  • @M64bros
    @M64bros 3 роки тому +12

    I was born in the year May 16th 2000.
    A few years later I played a game. Called Mario Bros. (AKA the one after donkey Kong AKA the very first appearance of Luigi) I played it on the NES and it was a blast. If 3 years after that I played another Mario game called Super Mario 64 and Super Smash Bros 64 as well. then that's how I started like Mario. It was like meeting a character I can actually relate to and love for life along with the company that made the iconic plumber. So basically Mario Bros and Super Mario 64 got me to love Mario and Nintendo for a lifetime. Mario is the true iconic video game character of all time. We will love him forever.

  • @edgarmirth5020
    @edgarmirth5020 3 роки тому +13

    mario has the tightest controls and the prettiest landscapes, that's why.

  • @jacobthecork1606
    @jacobthecork1606 2 роки тому +6

    I initially wasn't into Mario but recently I have started getting into it after playing 1 of the original Mario games and super Mario.

  • @chakkritchroenlai
    @chakkritchroenlai 4 роки тому +15

    I see big potential for you channel, love to listen you talking and explaining, commenting just to let you know than 💁🏽‍♂️

  • @Muddy120
    @Muddy120 4 роки тому +10

    Mario also uses a hammer which shows he’s a plumber besides his outfit

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 4 роки тому +3

      He never actually use a single wrench in games but in TV shows the topic is different

    • @firestriker3580
      @firestriker3580 2 роки тому

      @@nullv2.068 Yes he does use a wrench in a game and not only in tv

  • @Denise-jm1cz
    @Denise-jm1cz 2 місяці тому +2

    I agree mario is the most popular in Nintendo

  • @noobs64
    @noobs64 4 роки тому +46

    He’s a great character, but he’s still not in smash. 😓

    • @superadam64
      @superadam64 4 роки тому +4

      Wut 😂

    • @TusharSundarka
      @TusharSundarka 4 роки тому

      @@superadam64 I think he means he's underrepresented?

    • @aweik4937
      @aweik4937 4 роки тому +4

      Tushar Sundarka No he was just being ironic

    • @Ihaveno_ideangl
      @Ihaveno_ideangl 3 роки тому

      What u mean?

    • @Juan_1603
      @Juan_1603 3 роки тому +10

      He is actually in smash but he is an echo fighter of Dr. Mario

  • @emeraldjolteon1472
    @emeraldjolteon1472 Рік тому +3

    mario is like the water,to sonic's(and other characters) soda. yes soda is a more unique drink.but it's not something that you drink everyday .sonic speedy character is charming and catches an audience,but for people who prefer more careful control struggle with sonic's gameplay
    .while mario is the drink that you can always come to. its not unique but its reliable.not too slow,but not too fast. not overpowered but strong enough to keep ou intersted.
    also i draw a lot of sonic and mario art. and Sonic more pointy design makes him look "edgy" or cool even in light hearted art,but mario can be cool,cute,dorky or scary if need be

  • @coltonk.3086
    @coltonk.3086 3 роки тому +5

    “This is why Level creator games don’t do very well.”
    Mario Maker: *Am I a joke to you?*

  • @troyhayder6986
    @troyhayder6986 3 роки тому +4

    The princess is always in another castle...
    Story of my life...

  • @Mr.EnderFR
    @Mr.EnderFR 2 роки тому +2

    I realized that I loved Mario games since I wad basically 3. That's insane and I didn't notice that (I played my first games in 2010 on the Wii)

  • @jamestolbert1856
    @jamestolbert1856 6 місяців тому +1

    I like his optimistic, determined, and heroic attitude

  • @stargamer8878
    @stargamer8878 2 роки тому +7

    Here comes the salty sonic fans 👁👁

  • @md03250
    @md03250 4 роки тому +2

    You should have a LOT more subs. Great stuff

  • @desdar100
    @desdar100 4 роки тому +5

    Sick video

  • @Kamino.Shimobe
    @Kamino.Shimobe 4 роки тому +19

    Mario is a simp. Simps are in style. Therefore the key takeaway is to make your character a simp and they’ll go far.

    • @cag_0k642
      @cag_0k642 4 роки тому +2

      For a simp he’s got mad hoes ( looks at toadette)

    • @santiagoramirez9601
      @santiagoramirez9601 4 роки тому

      Simp

    • @maikeruasmr8591
      @maikeruasmr8591 4 роки тому +10

      How the heck is Mario a simp?
      If you're referring to the fact that he has to save Princess Peach everytime then don't you think that's more to do that he has to save the rule of a SOVEREIGN NATION?
      Yeah he's in love with Peach but he still has a duty to not just her but to her subjects.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 4 роки тому +2

      @@maikeruasmr8591 The whole Mario is a simp thing is just a meme.

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 4 роки тому +2

      @@traviscunningham7062 yeah like TAILS IS A FURRY LOL

  • @firestriker3580
    @firestriker3580 2 роки тому +7

    Mario is more cooler and more popular than Sonic in the 90s and in the present

  • @Choshek
    @Choshek 3 роки тому +2

    what will happen to super mario when shigeru miyamoto passes away? i never see anyone explain these kinda questions?

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +4

      He’ll still be alive just like Mickey Mouse.

    • @Choshek
      @Choshek 3 роки тому

      @@traviscunningham7062 no i ment like how would the games be like now without shigeru miyamoto touch of juice into it

    • @jacklaverty4310
      @jacklaverty4310 3 роки тому

      @@Choshek well when oddesy got mage yoshi I forget his second namwas more important in the game than Miyamoto

    • @thelegendarymarioman8461
      @thelegendarymarioman8461 Рік тому

      ​@@Choshekgames Would be the same

  • @connormclernon26
    @connormclernon26 4 роки тому +11

    Because of Mario’s plain and somewhat unremarkable nature, he is very pliable as a character and can fit in a lot of different genres without issue.
    Sonic was cool, yes, but his character was much more specialized which made it far more awkward to push him into other genres than platforming

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 4 роки тому +8

      Heck even sonic team racing or aka mario kart rip-off has failed because WHY WOULD SONIC DRIVE A CAR

    • @yungmuney5903
      @yungmuney5903 3 роки тому

      @@nullv2.068 Because he wants to?

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 3 роки тому +7

      @@yungmuney5903 so he wants to rip-off mario kart? That's something highly expected from him

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +4

      @@nullv2.068 Sonic has a bad personality compared to Mario.

    • @undeadbatman9762
      @undeadbatman9762 3 роки тому +3

      @@traviscunningham7062 Nah, Mario is just an avatar most of the time while Sonic actually has traits that make him a more interesting character.

  • @BlackMantisRed
    @BlackMantisRed 5 місяців тому

    Is Mario actually popular, all I hear online is how people prefer Luigi, People say he is the most bland character to play in Mario Kart, Mario sports games and Mario Party, Most people I see playing Mario wonder to choose someone other than Mario.

  • @hosay9019
    @hosay9019 4 роки тому +12

    Mario is GOD

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 4 роки тому +1

      Ok. Let's not go that far

    • @hosay9019
      @hosay9019 4 роки тому +1

      5aLLD ZZZ oop

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 3 роки тому

      @Jason J i mean let's not worship fictional characters just for fun..

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 3 роки тому +1

      @Jason J yeah this what i am saying. At the end they are just games bruh

    • @nullv2.068
      @nullv2.068 3 роки тому +1

      @Jason J i know i know. And i like mario don't get me wrong. But calling him a God is kind of exaggerated in my opinion :/

  • @SuperMarioLoudHouse
    @SuperMarioLoudHouse 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah

  • @paulgilbert5278
    @paulgilbert5278 2 роки тому +1

    Fellow Paul

  • @Austinator0630
    @Austinator0630 Рік тому +1

    This analysis explains why the sonic franchise suffers so much.

  • @platonymous_
    @platonymous_ 3 роки тому +2

    super mario

  • @pikachudasavage3086
    @pikachudasavage3086 4 роки тому +3

    #Cool

  • @ThatIsAlie
    @ThatIsAlie Рік тому

    You are so cool

  • @duncookie
    @duncookie 4 роки тому +1

    I like the overall quality of the video and while I agree with a lot of what you said, the argument with the silent characters simply doesn't make any sense. Mainly because Master Chief and Sans aren't silent characters at all. Especially Sans, who is very well defined and has a unique personality. Plus, he's not even a playable character to begin with.
    I personally think that the popularity of Mario in the United States came from the accessibility of Nintendo consoles on the US market back in the day and the overall quality and smoothness of the gameplay.
    I come from eastern Europe and while I heard about Mario and even was able to play some Mario games occasionally, I never really saw the appeal of the character, I was more into the game mechanics.
    I'll leave a dislike on the video because I simply disagree with the points made but I definitely see a lot of potential in your channel so please do make more content. It's interesting to see you present your own point of view. :)

    • @undeadbatman9762
      @undeadbatman9762 3 роки тому +3

      While I liked the video I can see why. Mario never really stuck with me, his character just feels lifeless and sure he DOES have a personality being happy go lucky but that’s generic for me.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +1

      @@undeadbatman9762 So? Look at Kirby, Cuphead, Link, Pikachu, and Rayman. All of them have happy go lucky personality. And don’t say Luigi is better than Mario because he’s a wimp.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +1

      Sans is boring.😒 I don’t even like Undertale.

    • @undeadbatman9762
      @undeadbatman9762 3 роки тому +2

      @@traviscunningham7062 Kirby and pikachu are supposed to be cute not blank. Cup head is naive and Link is supposed to be a silent protagonist. Mario is just staring forwards and occasionally being happy.

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +1

      @@undeadbatman9762 What about Mickey? He’s occasionally happy like Mario.

  • @TeenWolfJesus42069
    @TeenWolfJesus42069 4 роки тому +1

    L

  • @AlSeg
    @AlSeg 4 роки тому +4

    Well, I think it depends on each person, I don't feel any apealing to Mario franchise because is bland and has remainded the same for several years now, their characters are... Ok,
    I've played some of its games but not many stuck with me, then again, might be just a question on tastes

    • @mattbelcher7135
      @mattbelcher7135 3 роки тому +4

      Play Super Mario Galaxy and see if that game will make you a fan. That game is one of the greatest of all time

    • @AlSeg
      @AlSeg 3 роки тому +2

      @@mattbelcher7135 I do actually want to play it! Rosalina's character pretty interesting tbh (didn't know about her when wrote this comment)

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +3

      @@AlSeg go play it. One of the best Mario games!

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +1

      Why are you watching the video about Mario?

    • @AlSeg
      @AlSeg 3 роки тому +3

      @@traviscunningham7062 Just curiosity, I've been more of a Play Station gamer so I was searching for some Nintendo stuff

  • @chocobochick5390
    @chocobochick5390 4 роки тому +7

    Mario. Perfect? Uhhhhhhh....I don't know about that one. I mean I like him don't get me wrong but I'm not so sure about him being the perfect gaming character. To be frank I think 2B is a better character than him.
    See the thing is I'd probably agree if his games weren't so boring these days. I think they are. And as much as I like him saving Peach it's overdone.

    • @connormclernon26
      @connormclernon26 4 роки тому +1

      It’s because he’s so bland and boring that allows him to fit in so many different games and genres with only a little work required

    • @chocobochick5390
      @chocobochick5390 4 роки тому

      @@connormclernon26 lol

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 4 роки тому +1

      @@connormclernon26 Mario is not bland!

    • @sonoio3410
      @sonoio3410 3 роки тому +4

      2B? Are you fucking kidding me?

    • @chocobochick5390
      @chocobochick5390 3 роки тому

      @@sonoio3410 gee I dunno what do you think?

  • @lilgabbo2587
    @lilgabbo2587 4 роки тому +4

    Mario has no unique personalities, he’s entirely 1 dimensional, doesn’t properly speak and looks so boring, a fat middle aged Italian plumber is so relatable to kids
    I see why he’s the best character totally

    • @connormclernon26
      @connormclernon26 4 роки тому +3

      Because he’s so 1 dimensional, he can fit in virtually every genre with a bit of work and not be too horribly out of place

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +7

      @@connormclernon26 Mario does have Personality! He’s the fearless hero who tries to help everyone.

    • @connormclernon26
      @connormclernon26 3 роки тому

      @@traviscunningham7062 yeah, I know, but compared to sonic he’s a bit blander

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +9

      @@connormclernon26 I don’t like Sonic because he is OVERRATED. At least Mario has personality in some games. And Sonic is not owned by Nintendo.

    • @YTatNight
      @YTatNight 3 роки тому +3

      @@connormclernon26 ...fat?

  • @starlightrose3237
    @starlightrose3237 4 роки тому +7

    Mario is good, but I wouldn't call him a perfect character. Personally, Mario being simple and bland is what turns me away from the games.

    • @hannahgarcia8645
      @hannahgarcia8645 4 роки тому +9

      I agree! I really like Mario, but his character is limited to two traits; heroic and confident. This is why I (seemingly along with a lot of people) like Luigi a little more. If you get the chance, check out Luigi's Mansion. He's expressive, funny, and shows development as he struggles with his cowardice yet overcomes it and acheives the end goal (haha I mean ofc he must, because he's a game character, but it shows that there was thought put into his facial expressions and reactions).

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +10

      @@hannahgarcia8645 Mario does have a personality. He’s bright, cheerful and is always ready to protect his friends.

    • @superboyprime940
      @superboyprime940 3 роки тому

      @@traviscunningham7062 that’s not exactly personality or defining traits😂

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +3

      Mario does have personality. He is the protagonist of the Super Mario franchise. You’ll need to stop saying that Mario doesn’t have personality or else I’ll block you!

    • @traviscunningham7062
      @traviscunningham7062 3 роки тому +1

      @@superboyprime940 you’re a noob!

  • @thefattesthagrid
    @thefattesthagrid 2 роки тому +1

    I recently played one of the newer games and was kinda stumped how infantile the gameplay and everything is.
    Like a toddler designed the whole game.

  • @Noname-fb1mm
    @Noname-fb1mm 4 роки тому +2

    I honestly think he's the worst, weakest, and most sociopathic character in fiction. Mario has no personality, no emotions, and shows no concern for his brother. He also easily gets killed from animals and only has 2 health unless you get power ups. He also kills wigglers and steps on Luigi's shoe and kidnaps Donkey kong.
    He literally has all the "qualities" of how a villain should be written, and that's Mario.

    • @axolotl2686
      @axolotl2686 4 роки тому +25

      Troll smarter,not harder.

    • @Noname-fb1mm
      @Noname-fb1mm 4 роки тому +1

      @@axolotl2686 So having an opinion = troll. Nice use of the word -_-

    • @axolotl2686
      @axolotl2686 4 роки тому +17

      @@Noname-fb1mm Nice trolling

    • @Noname-fb1mm
      @Noname-fb1mm 4 роки тому +1

      @@axolotl2686 No u

    • @axolotl2686
      @axolotl2686 4 роки тому +14

      @@Noname-fb1mm Nearly everything in your initial comment is objectively wrong.,it's not a fucking "oPINon",it's a goddamned LIE.