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Dr. Mario World Review

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The original Dr. Mario is game that I like, but don’t love. The theme of having Mario cure viruses by smacking them with pills is great. Mechanically, you can create some interesting combos with the two-part pills splitting in half. However, that game becomes a slog the moment you have to put a pill in a bad spot. From there, you spend much of the level in a negative mindset, stressing out over the mess you made and how difficult it is to clean it up. It makes me feel more like a first-year med student rather than a world-renown professional such as the game’s namesake.

Dr. Mario World takes quite a few liberties in adapting the classic puzzler to mobile devices. Purists may raise an eyebrow at how much the game has changed at first glance, and I don’t blame them for that. However, I don’t think its gameplay is this title’s biggest cause for concern.

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Super Mario Maker 2 – Not All Levels Are Created Equal

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Technical difficulties cropped up yet again while streaming Super Mario Maker 2, but thankfully we were able to do a full stream this time. Just in two parts! In part 1, I play some awesome levels from Randy and Adam. In part 2, we venture off into the world of online, dipping our toes in the laggy online co-op pool before attempting a few endless challenge runs. I’m not enough of a masochist for the super expert levels, but we tried them anyway!

Highlights

Setting a world record!

Are you serious?!

Fart noises

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Discussing the Pros and Cons of the Recently-Announced Nintendo Switch Lite

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Though rumors of new products in the Nintendo Switch line have been circulating for almost as long as the Switch has been in existence, Nintendo finally unveiled what may be the first of many iterations on the Switch hardware. Known as the Nintendo Switch Lite, this portable-only unit will be released on September 20th, 2019. Let’s talk about some of the pros and cons of this console variation!

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Super Mario Maker 2 and its Surprisingly Compelling Story Mode

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Playing the first Super Mario Maker made me realize that I took Nintendo’s approach to 2D Super Mario level design for granted. Contrasted against most of the user-generated levels I played, Nintendo’s approach across multiple Super Mario games showcases a high level of creativity, polish, accessibility, and restraint. It’s great that players are given the tools to create whatever they want, but it turns out that I mainly want more of Nintendo’s secret sauce.

Unfortunately, the Nintendo-made levels were poorly packaged as part of the 10 Mario Challenge. In it, you’re tasked with beating as many levels as you can with only 10 lives. However, unless you beat the entire challenge in one sitting, you’re likely to have to repeat levels before experiencing all of Nintendo’s content. Furthermore, the lack of connective tissue between levels made it difficult to get invested in Mario’s travels. At the very least, prior games sort of gave you the sense of working towards saving Princess Peach. With Super Mario Maker, you were just served levels at random that you’re running through for the sake of it.

Seemingly aware of the first game’s issues with regards to the presentation of Nintendo-made content, Super Mario Maker 2 takes a very different approach. Thus far, it’s made a huge difference in the way I consume and enjoy the game.

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Let’s Play Paper Mario is Complete! What Do We Play Next?

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Cross one off the bucket list! After months of streams, Paper Mario is finally complete! It was a wonderful game to play and I’m glad that so many of you shared that experience with me!

Though my schedule fluctuates from week-to-week, I like the idea of having at least one Let’s Play game going at a time. It’s an opportunity for us to experience a game together in full. Here are a few games I’m kicking around as the next Let’s Play candidate!

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Let’s Play Paper Mario – Part 18 (FINALE)

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This is it! With all the stars collected, we make a final push to Bowser’s castle! What an epic end to this 18-episode Paper Mario saga! Thank you all for joining me on this ride!

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Shocking ending!

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Return to Tetris 99

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We’re back from London and Paris! It’s time for more Tetris 99! We got a few wins that bookend the stream, but we also talk a lot about E3 2019, what game’s we’re currently playing, our experience with theatrical arts, and more!

Shout-outs!

    • Thank you Double Jump and Later Levels for hosting!
    • Thank you to everyone that tuned in! I appreciate your company!

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A Look Back at Wave Race 64

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Before Nintendo put all of their racing eggs into the Mario Kart basket, they were rather adventurous with their forays into the racing genre. One of those Wave Race 64. At the time, I vividly remember the game wowing me with its realistic water physics and simulation of Jet Ski racing. Does it still float after all these years?

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Super Mario Maker 2 – Launch Day Live Stream

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It’s finally here! On the morning of launch day, I gave Super Mario Maker 2 a shot! We try out a bit of the story mode, a few levels that others have made online, and a bit of competitive multiplayer!

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Let’s Play Paper Mario – Part 17

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It’s been way too long! After a weeks long hiatus, am I able to recompose myself and beat the Crystal Palace? Join me for my latest – and one of my last – Paper Mario Let’s Plays!

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