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[–] ZERONOVABLOSSOM@sh.itjust.works 2 points 15 hours ago

The list of favourites:

Super Mario Sunshine because it felt like an actual world rather than levels and minigames.

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door because of the roleplay elements. It felt a lot more experimental and less restrictive in terms of character designs and personalities.

Luigi’s Mansion because of the ghost collection feature, I really liked touring them in the art gallery area and reading the little blurbs about them.

Mario Paint because of its utility. It was fun to compose little tunes and doodle with it.

Mario Kart DS because of the local co-op. You could race with your friends even if they didn’t have a copy. This is also the only Mario title that has custom emblem maker to my awareness, a feature I really wish they brought back.

Super Princess Peach because the art style was really fun and I liked the idea of saving Mario and Luigi. It has its flaws but I still find it an enjoyable title I revisit from time to time.