Breaking down Mario’s mechanics, we see just how elementary they are-he jumps. By basic mechanics, I mean exactly that: they are simple, but if we make the most of them we may start to understand the formula Nintendo has perfected. Simply put, the basic mechanics, the level design, and the years of polish and branding are why we will always admire the levels from any of the Super Mario games. How is a game with basic mechanics one of the first games we can recall when talking about our childhoods? Why are we able to pick up any of these games and instantly feel gratified and accomplished? There are several things we could learn from the franchise as a whole, but I want to focus on one or two that are the most prevalent to us developers no matter our experience – mechanics and level design. After more than a dozen titles from the Super Mario franchise, it is clear that Nintendo has perfected their formula.
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