Genre

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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 Mario Super 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.

Types of Genres

Platform

Mario running in the course Bob-omb Battlefield, which is from Super Mario 64, the first three-dimensional platform game.

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. A sidescroller may have three-dimensional graphics, like New Super Mario Bros. Wii but it is still classified as a sidescroller.

Party

Party games are multiplayer games usually involving short mini-games. This genre is dominated by the Mario Party series, but the WarioWare and Itadaki Street DS are also part of it.

Sports

Mario in the sports game, Mario Super Sluggers.

Mario Sports Games are plentiful with titles like Mario Power Tennis, or Mario Hoops 3-on-3. They are games where ordinary sports are taken in and changed Mario Style. They often involve Mario items and courses.