Genre

Genres are different types of video games classified by gameplay. With over 200 entries, the Mario series has included a variety of different genres. Some games such as Super Paper Mario and Super Mario Sluggers belong to multiple genres. The oldest Mario games started out as platformers, but with the introduction of the Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64, many new genres of Mario games were created.

Platform


Platform games consist of going through levels to reach a goal. The majority of Mario games fit under this category. This genre can be divided into two sub-genres; Sidescrollers and three-dimensional platformers. Sidescrollers are the most common type of platform game and usually allow travel in only one or two directions. Three-dimensional platformers allow travel in any direction and usually consist of the newer Mario platform games.

Sports


Mario Sports Games are plentiful with titles like Mario Power Tennis, or Mario Super Sluggers. They are games where ordinary sports are taken in and changed Mario Style. They often envolve Mario items and courses.