Could Super Mario Odyssey 2 Be Luigi’s New Big Adventure?
fortressofsolitude.co.zaSuper Mario Odyssey was the Nintendo Switch’s debut for the franchise, and we saw our red-hatted friend don a new piece of gear that doubled as his new sidekick, Cappy. With so many characters getting some prominent screen time, Luigi felt completely uninvited to this party. That’s why we can’t help but think that Nintendo has something special cooked up for him in Super Mario Odyssey 2.
The iconic Super Mario Brothers, Mario and Luigi, are Nintendo’s most iconic duo. The moustaches, hats and quirky Italian accents are distinct traits that can be identified by folks who have never touched a game controller in their lives. This level of fame is impressive, but we’d be lying if we said that things were equal on all fronts between both brothers. Even the Super Mario Bros. title indicates who Nintendo favours more. Wait, is Super Mario actually an Italian guy who was born in Japan?
While Super Mario Odyssey 2 is a sequel to a Mario game, Luigi’s presence in Mario games has always been a nice selling point. Besides, his actual personality is much more relatable to many players compared to Mario.
Speaking of Mario, after the events of Super Mario Odyssey, it’s clear that Mario and Princess Peach simply could not work things out. With Peach discovering her love for epic travels after her visits around the world while kidnapped by Bowser, there’s a clear indication that Nintendo is finally closing the princess-saving chapter of Mario’s life.
The plot twist in Super Mario Odyssey was pretty shocking, and it seemed that both parties had taken things well after the dust settled. Deep down, though, it doesn’t seem like someone who spent all those years chasing a girl will simply move on after a rejection.
On that note, Luigi’s presence will be the ultimate glue that brings the brothers closer than ever in Super Mario Odyssey 2. Mario can finally focus on other things, take a page from Luigi’s lifestyle, and begin finding fun in random activities. In Super Mario Odyssey, he
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