Remasters and remakes feel like a scam. Many gamers, myself included, look at them with excitement because they give us the chance to relive a memory from the past. But are they always worth the money? Should we all be hungry for new experiences?
Richard Marx – Hazard (Official Music Video)
As I look toward the upcoming release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for the Nintendo Switch, the latest iteration of a game that first released on the Nintendo Wii U in 2013, I think I finally get it. We all want to get back to a safe place with a proven experience, something that we know works well for us and that also feels comfortable and warm. During a global pandemic, I think that’s even more true than ever before.
I assume that if you've read this far, you know about Super Mario games. We've probably all played a title that was related to some of the most famous platformers out there. Super Mario 3D World was simultaneously a substantial critical success and a bit of a forgettable sales-wise.
Released for the Nintendo Wii U, the game suffered from the Wii U not being as successful as other gaming consoles. The Wii U only sold around 13 million units during its lifespan, compared to the Nintendo Switch's nearly 80 million units and counting.
