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'''Platform games''' (often called '''platformers''') require players to control a character who traverses [[level]]s consisting of a multitude of [[platform]]s to [[Goal Pole|reach]] or [[Power Star|attain]] a particular goal. | '''Platform games''' (often called '''platformers''') require players to control a character who traverses [[level]]s consisting of a multitude of [[platform]]s to [[Goal Pole|reach]] or [[Power Star|attain]] a particular goal. | ||
[[File:SM64BobOmbBattlefield.png|thumb | [[File:SM64BobOmbBattlefield.png|thumb|Mario running in the course the [[Bob-omb Battlefield]], which is from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', the first three-dimensional platform game in the ''Mario'' series]] | ||
The majority of ''Mario'' games falls within the platformer genre, which itself can be divided into two sub-genres: side-scrolling and three-dimensional. '''Side-scrolling platformers''' (or '''side-scrollers''') usually allow travel in only one or two directions towards a [[Goal Pole]]. '''Three-dimensional''' (or '''3D''') '''platformers''' allow travel in any direction and usually consist of objective-based level completion. Classification is based upon movement style, so games such as ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' with modern three-dimensional graphics are still classified as side-scrollers. | The majority of ''Mario'' games falls within the platformer genre, which itself can be divided into two sub-genres: side-scrolling and three-dimensional. '''Side-scrolling platformers''' (or '''side-scrollers''') usually allow travel in only one or two directions towards a [[Goal Pole]]. '''Three-dimensional''' (or '''3D''') '''platformers''' allow travel in any direction and usually consist of objective-based level completion. Classification is based upon movement style, so games such as ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' with modern three-dimensional graphics are still classified as side-scrollers. | ||
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==Party games== | ==Party games== | ||
[[File:SMP image6.png|thumb | [[File:SMP image6.png|thumb|A screenshot of the minigame [[Bumper Brawl]], which is from the party game ''[[Super Mario Party]]'']] | ||
'''Party games''' are multiplayer games usually involving short [[minigame]]s. This genre is dominated by the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], but the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]] and ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' are also part of it. While most party games involve multiple players, some party games are single player, such as certain ''WarioWare'' games. Luck is a large factor in party games, but players must also have a certain degree of skill. Party games are rarely played competitively and are usually played casually, although many also have story modes that can be completed. | '''Party games''' are multiplayer games usually involving short [[minigame]]s. This genre is dominated by the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]], but the [[WarioWare (series)|''WarioWare'' series]] and ''[[Itadaki Street DS]]'' are also part of it. While most party games involve multiple players, some party games are single player, such as certain ''WarioWare'' games. Luck is a large factor in party games, but players must also have a certain degree of skill. Party games are rarely played competitively and are usually played casually, although many also have story modes that can be completed. | ||
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==Sports games== | ==Sports games== | ||
[[File:Mario-Sonic-2016-Wii-U-15.jpg|thumb | [[File:Mario-Sonic-2016-Wii-U-15.jpg|thumb|Mario's team playing against [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]]'s team in [[Football (Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U)|Football]], as seen in the [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Wii U)|Wii U version]] of the sports game ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'']] | ||
The ''Mario'' franchise contains a large number of games based on sports. Unlike most conventional sports games, ''Mario'' sports games feature items and obstacles. Racing and fighting games are sub-genres of sports games. The genre started with ''[[Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. This genre of ''Mario'' games did not become well-known until the release of the [[Nintendo 64]] with games such as ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the Nintendo 64. Currently, ''Mario'' sports games include [[Mario Golf (series)|golf]], [[Mario Kart (series)|racing]], [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]], [[Mario Strikers (series)|soccer]], [[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|basketball]], [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|fighting]], [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]], and [[Mario & Sonic (series)|Olympic events]]. In addition, separately from those series are the games ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', which feature four and five sports, respectively. | The ''Mario'' franchise contains a large number of games based on sports. Unlike most conventional sports games, ''Mario'' sports games feature items and obstacles. Racing and fighting games are sub-genres of sports games. The genre started with ''[[Golf]]'' for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]]. This genre of ''Mario'' games did not become well-known until the release of the [[Nintendo 64]] with games such as ''[[Mario Tennis (Nintendo 64)|Mario Tennis 64]]'' and ''[[Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)|Mario Golf]]'' for the Nintendo 64. Currently, ''Mario'' sports games include [[Mario Golf (series)|golf]], [[Mario Kart (series)|racing]], [[Mario Tennis (series)|tennis]], [[Mario Strikers (series)|soccer]], [[Mario Hoops 3-on-3|basketball]], [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|fighting]], [[Mario Baseball (series)|baseball]], and [[Mario & Sonic (series)|Olympic events]]. In addition, separately from those series are the games ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]'' and ''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'', which feature four and five sports, respectively. | ||
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==Fighting games== | ==Fighting games== | ||
[[File:Match Start (Mario Galaxy).jpg|thumb | [[File:Match Start (Mario Galaxy).jpg|thumb|A basic VS. battle in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', involving [[Mario]] and [[Bowser]]]] | ||
'''Fighting games''' pit characters against each other in combat. The objective of most fighting games is to knock out the other characters. Fighting games are a sub-genre of sports games. This genre has exclusively been a part of the crossover [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. | '''Fighting games''' pit characters against each other in combat. The objective of most fighting games is to knock out the other characters. Fighting games are a sub-genre of sports games. This genre has exclusively been a part of the crossover [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. | ||
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==Educational games== | ==Educational games== | ||
[[File:Mariotype.jpg|left|thumb|A game mode in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]'', which teaches the player how to type and spell]] | [[File:Mariotype.jpg|left|thumb|A game mode in ''[[Mario Teaches Typing 2]]'', which teaches the player how to type and spell]] | ||
[[File:Pink Kong Jr Math.png | [[File:Pink Kong Jr Math.png|thumb|Gameplay of ''[[Donkey Kong Jr. Math]]'', a game that teaches mathematics]] | ||
'''Educational games''' are meant to both educate and entertain the player. Compared to that of the other genres in the ''Mario'' franchise, the number of educational games is relatively small. The purpose of educational games is to solve mysteries or simply learn how to do something, such as typing or math. Games belonging to this genre are usually developed by a third-party company. Due to this, characters may have different personalities. For example, Mario has full dialogue in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', despite the fact that he rarely speaks in other games. | '''Educational games''' are meant to both educate and entertain the player. Compared to that of the other genres in the ''Mario'' franchise, the number of educational games is relatively small. The purpose of educational games is to solve mysteries or simply learn how to do something, such as typing or math. Games belonging to this genre are usually developed by a third-party company. Due to this, characters may have different personalities. For example, Mario has full dialogue in ''[[Mario's Time Machine]]'', despite the fact that he rarely speaks in other games. | ||
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==Rail shooters== | ==Rail shooters== | ||
[[File:Yoshi's Safariscreenshot.png|thumb | [[File:Yoshi's Safariscreenshot.png|thumb|Mario riding [[Yoshi]] in a first-person view in ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]'', the only ''Mario''-related rail shooter to date]] | ||
'''Rail shooters''' are games that follow a specific route and where the player must shoot all the enemies on the screen. The only ''Mario'' rail shooter to date is ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. To play it in single player, the player must use the [[Super Scope]]. | '''Rail shooters''' are games that follow a specific route and where the player must shoot all the enemies on the screen. The only ''Mario'' rail shooter to date is ''[[Yoshi's Safari]]''. To play it in single player, the player must use the [[Super Scope]]. | ||
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