There is not a name more iconic in video games than Mario. The ol’ Jumpman has been the shining star of Nintendo since 1981, with no signs of him stopping any time soon. There have been hundreds of Mario games in the decades since his debut, with countless memories made along the way. Here are our picks for the ten 10 Mario games from least-favorite to best.
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The best Mario games of all time, ranked 10. Super Mario Maker 2Everyone knows how iconic 2D Mario levels are, but what if you had the chance to make your own? Super Mario Maker 2 gives you access to many tools not available in the first game so that you can create the Mario level of your dreams and share it so other players can try. Additionally, Nintendo worked in a mini-campaign of their own created levels, so you are getting both the community’s creativity and professional design of the real deal.
9. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden CoinsSuper Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins was a massive jump forward from the original game released on the Game Boy. The level design was much more inventive, and the pixel artwork improved exponentially. Having a true Mario game that you can take with you anywhere is something you can easily do today, but back then, it was not the case. This game also introduced Wario to the world, who quickly became a mainstay in Mario spin-offs and got his own line of games in the Wario Land and WarioWare titles.
8. Super Mario Bros. 3The third Super Mario Bros. game on the NES showcased how creative Mario games would be going into the future. Of course, the first game is one of the most important video game releases of all time, but this game introduced many power-ups that fans adored. The level design and
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