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[[File:Doubles.jpg|thumb|400x400px|''Double Trouble'', the first book printed in the ''Nintendo Adventure Books'' series]] | [[File:Doubles.jpg|thumb|400x400px|''Double Trouble'', the first book printed in the ''Nintendo Adventure Books'' series]] | ||
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'''''Nintendo Adventure Books''''' is a series of gamebooks based on games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and the series ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' published from 1991 to 1992. The book series was created by {{wp|Russell Ginns|Clyde Bosco}}.<ref>Katz, Demian. [http://www.gamebooks.org/show_series.php?name=Nintendo+Adventure+Books Gamebooks: Nintendo Adventure Books]. ''Gamebooks''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref><ref>Johnson, David (January 26, 2017). [https://zeldauniverse.net/2017/01/26/choose-your-own-adventure-with-this-remake-of-nintendos-adventure-books Choose your own adventure with this remake of Nintendo's Adventure Books]. ''Zelda Universe''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref> The books require the reader to keep track of inventory items, [[coin]]s, and points. They are similar to Chooseco's ''{{wp|Choose Your Own Adventure}}'' series, but they also have mini-puzzles included to help the reader determine the correct choice of action. The characters' portrayals are mostly based on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''. | '''''Nintendo Adventure Books''''' is a series of gamebooks based on games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] and the series ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' published from 1991 to 1992. The book series was created by {{wp|Russell Ginns|Clyde Bosco}} and illustrated by Greg Wray.<ref>Katz, Demian. [http://www.gamebooks.org/show_series.php?name=Nintendo+Adventure+Books Gamebooks: Nintendo Adventure Books]. ''Gamebooks''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref><ref>Johnson, David (January 26, 2017). [https://zeldauniverse.net/2017/01/26/choose-your-own-adventure-with-this-remake-of-nintendos-adventure-books Choose your own adventure with this remake of Nintendo's Adventure Books]. ''Zelda Universe''. Retrieved June 21, 2023.</ref> The books require the reader to keep track of inventory items, [[coin]]s, and points. They are similar to Chooseco's ''{{wp|Choose Your Own Adventure}}'' series, but they also have mini-puzzles included to help the reader determine the correct choice of action. The characters' portrayals are mostly based on the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series in the ''[[Nintendo Comics System]]''. | ||
In 2001, a similar series of gamebook titles was made, called ''[[Game Boy Advance (book series)|Game Boy Advance]]''. The two titles related to the ''Super Mario'' franchise in the series included ''[[Super Mario Advance (book)|Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''[[Warioland 4 (book)|Warioland 4]]''. | In 2001, a similar series of gamebook titles was made, called ''[[Game Boy Advance (book series)|Game Boy Advance]]''. The two titles related to the ''Super Mario'' franchise in the series included ''[[Super Mario Advance (book)|Super Mario Advance]]'' and ''[[Warioland 4 (book)|Warioland 4]]''. | ||
Revision as of 13:53, November 11, 2023
Nintendo Adventure Books is a series of gamebooks based on games of the Super Mario franchise and the series The Legend of Zelda published from 1991 to 1992. The book series was created by Clyde Bosco and illustrated by Greg Wray.[1][2] The books require the reader to keep track of inventory items, coins, and points. They are similar to Chooseco's Choose Your Own Adventure series, but they also have mini-puzzles included to help the reader determine the correct choice of action. The characters' portrayals are mostly based on the Super Mario Bros. series in the Nintendo Comics System.
In 2001, a similar series of gamebook titles was made, called Game Boy Advance. The two titles related to the Super Mario franchise in the series included Super Mario Advance and Warioland 4.
Books
- Double Trouble
- Leaping Lizards
- Monster Mix-Up
- Koopa Capers
- Pipe Down!
- Doors to Doom
- Dinosaur Dilemma
- Flown the Koopa
- The Crystal Trap (The Legend of Zelda series)
- The Shadow Prince (The Legend of Zelda series)
- Unjust Desserts
- Brain Drain
Featured Super Mario characters
- Bowser
- Clawgrip
- Donkey Kong
- Donkey Kong Jr.
- Fryguy
- Iggy Koopa
- Larry Koopa
- Lemmy Koopa
- Ludwig von Koopa
- Luigi
- Magikoopa
- Mario
- Morton Koopa Jr.
- Mushroom King
- Princess Toadstool
- Roy Koopa
- Toad
- Tryclyde
- Wart
- Wendy O. Koopa
- Wooster
- Yoshi
References
- ^ Katz, Demian. Gamebooks: Nintendo Adventure Books. Gamebooks. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
- ^ Johnson, David (January 26, 2017). Choose your own adventure with this remake of Nintendo's Adventure Books. Zelda Universe. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
