BlueStarEXSFMemberDec 3, 20185,558Now, there's a chance they announce 3D Mario as their big holiday game, but I'm not banking on that. I imagine it's far more likely to come out alongside the second movie or the following holiday at the latest (I hope this is the worst case scenario).This is kind of annoying for me, because while I am confident 3D Mario is coming, I would like to know when that would be as it's the main system seller for me. I don't want to be buying the Switch 2 on release if it's coming out in 2028 or something.For some, DK Bananza may be an adequate replacement for 3D Mario. It does looks quite good, but it doesn't seem to scratch the same itch 3D Mario does for me. In some ways, this is a clear sequel to Odyssey and I believe the charm, exploration and discovery will be kept intact. My worry is that DK will lack the movement depth Mario has with his moveset which would make the game less replayable. I replay 3D Mario games a ton and the charm, exploration and discovery are fantastic on a first playthrough, but the depth of the movement is what makes replays so enjoyable for me. It may be early to say, but DK seems to have less of an emphasis on movement and more on the destruction mechanic and how that serves exploration. I suppose we will have to see once it releases.When do you think 3D Mario is coming and how do you feel about its absence from the launch window ? NeoxonSpotlighting Black Excellence - Diversity AnalystMemberOct 25, 201792,634Houston, TXBananza kinda fills the void for now, so I'm ok with it.SilverXMemberJan 21, 201815,515Expecting to see it at the June Direct for the holidays, its not much differenceth1nkMemberNov 6, 20179,207DK looks amazing so I can waitAdvance.Wars.Sgt.MemberJun 10, 201810,126Not a fan of (sandbox) 3D Mario, so can't say I'm bummed about a new entry not being present at launch.Nacho PapiMemberOct 27, 20173,169Neoxon said:Bananza kinda fills the void for now, so I'm ok with it.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Same here, looks fun. The character being a weird plumber or a gorilla isn't what makes these games nice.eraFROMANOne Winged SlayerMemberMar 12, 20193,402it's DK is a perfect replacement, Mario can wait lolpressurecracksMemberSep 7, 20201,121I'm excited to play DK eventually (not getting a console anywhere near launch), but it just doesn't feel right without Mario.mudronMemberFeb 13, 20201,046That's what Donkey Kong is for, and probably made by the Mario team.Metroid Prime 4 is clearly going to be Nintendo's big holiday game this year, so we're not going to be seeing a 3D Mario platformer for a while yet.hydruxo Legend MemberOct 25, 201722,333I'm ok with it considering we're getting the first 3D DK game in decades DespiteTheNoraMemberJan 30, 20251,132Makes sense with DK being there instead.Mark1MemberOct 30, 20172,254I'm not expecting 3D Mario for a few years now, especially since it seems like the Odyssey team are behind Donkey Kong: Bananza.Which looks amazing. So I'm not complainingdallow_bgMemberOct 28, 201711,616texasIt's coming. I can wait.YerffejProphet of RegretMemberOct 25, 201728,803mudron said:That's what Donkey Kong is for, and probably made by the Mario team.Metroid Prime 4 is clearly going to be Nintendo's big holiday game this year, so we're not going to be seeing a 3D Mario platformer for a while yet.Click to expand...Click to shrink...God almighty I hope you're wrong about that.MemberNov 24, 2024665Super disappointed at no 3D Mario after 8 years but DK looks pretty good and I bet they get Mario out within a yearMedikingFinal Fantasy Best Boy (Grip)MemberOct 25, 201722,406St. Louis City, Missouri aka Persona 3's DormMario Ody 2 still needs time and that's fine. DK looks so goodSkeeter49I wish Jim Ryan would eat meMemberOct 25, 201717,645Give me Captain Toad 2 and Mario Rabbids 3 insteadSilverXMemberJan 21, 201815,515Mark1 said:I'm not expecting 3D Mario for a few years now, especially since it seems like the Odyssey team are behind Donkey Kong: Bananza.Which looks amazing. So I'm not complainingClick to expand...Click to shrink...The next Mario movie is coming early next year, there will definitely be a major Mario game in the near future to coincide lolStringsMemberOct 27, 201734,208Iunno about people expecting to see 3D Mario soon? Bananza seems like the Mario Odyssey team so we're likely going ~11-12 years between 3D Mario entries.It's why Bananza bums me out even though it looks great.SoapboxMemberOct 28, 201732,764Nintendo hasn't launched a console with a New Mario game since 1996 if my math is right. LightsongMemberNov 11, 20228,786SilverX said:Expecting to see it at the June Direct for the holidays, its not much differenceClick to expand...Click to shrink...I doubt the same team that made Bananza has a3D Mario ready on top for a few months later.abellwillringMemberOct 25, 20179,794Austin, TXWould have liked it but not bothered. It will come when it comes. Donkey Kong looks amazing and can scratch a similar itch.th1nkMemberNov 6, 20179,207Soapbox said:Nintendo hasn't launched a console with a New Mario game since 1996 if my math is right.Click to expand...Click to shrink...edit: I misreadBede-xMemberOct 25, 201711,739We're getting Donkey Kong around launch and Mario will come later. Perfect IMO.TechnoDisasterMemberOct 29, 20173,230USAIt's admittedly been a while since Odyssey. But it's been way longer since the last 3D DK plus we're getting Mario Kart. I can live with it for now.HakaiMemberOct 27, 2017140I'm getting my dream game with Bananza and I know a 3D Mario will come out eventually so....yeah I'm felling pretty happy!GotdatmoneyMemberOct 28, 201714,958th1nk said:Wii 2006Click to expand...Click to shrink...Galaxy wasn't a launch title. Twilight Princess was.cw_sasukeMemberOct 27, 201729,497th1nk said:Wii 2006Click to expand...Click to shrink...Didn't launch with a Mario Title.Wii Sports + TPskeezxMemberOct 27, 201723,278somewhat disappointed but ultimately nbdwould've been cool if they had a little teaser (since it's obvs in development and probably far along) with a coming 2026 drop but i know they couldn't without stealing DK's thunderNoppieMemberOct 27, 201714,506Fine? I never expect a 3D Mario at launch. th1nkMemberNov 6, 20179,207Gotdatmoney said:Galaxy wasn't a launch title. Twilight Princess was.Click to expand...Click to shrink...yeah sorry I misreadAngieBest Avatar Thread Ever!MemberNov 20, 201748,602Kingdom of CoronaI can waitReflecting SkyMemberMar 17, 20242,223More than fine. We haven't gotten a new Donkey Kong game for such a long time. And the jump to full 3D gameplay is exactly what a lot of us wanted for ages. Was already pretty hyped when I heard that the franchise returned to Nintendo's internal development, EPD.It's also not so much that his design was based on the movie, but that the movie was a bit of a preview of what EPD was already working on at the time.Super Mario can wait.SilverXMemberJan 21, 201815,515Lightsong said:I doubt the same team that made Bananza has a3D Mario ready on top for a few months later.Click to expand...Click to shrink...Its been over 7 years, a lot can be accomplished in that time with the scope of Nintendo's games. If they were making AAA open world games with massive budgets it would be another storyTheAggroCraigThis guy are sick of the One Winged SlayerMemberNov 6, 20177,092DK looks wonderful and is out a month later, it's all good.mudronMemberFeb 13, 20201,046Yerffej said:God almighty I hope you're wrong about that.Click to expand...Click to shrink...The Mario team isn't going to crank out Bananza *and* a new Mario 3D platformer within 6 months of each other.Even if both games are done and sitting on a shelf waiting for Nintendo to deploy them, it makes no sense for Nintendo to drop both of them so closely together.JawbreakerMemberOct 25, 20178,943New York CityOH, BANANARadioJoNESProphet of Truth - One Winged SlayerAvengerOct 25, 20172,001Donkey Kong seems fine, I'm just wondering if it's the Odyssey team or if it's Next Level Games.I don't usually like games from the lattermute Legend MemberOct 25, 201728,826Not great as someone not thrilled with Odyssey but DK looks amazing and it has been a lot longer since the last 3D platformer one of thosekrae_manMaster of Balan WonderworldMemberOct 25, 201710,518I am sure we will get a Direct with it coming out in the fall after DK comes out so I'm good. TrunoMemberJan 16, 20205,654They need extra time after Astro BotAviAvi Legend MemberJun 23, 20219,344It'll come eventually. People are mentioning Bananza (which does look really awesome and will fill the void) but it's technically not a launch title eitherLightsongMemberNov 11, 20228,786SilverX said:Its been over 7 years, a lot can be accomplished in that time with the scope of Nintendo's games. If they were making AAA open world games with massive budgets it would be another storyClick to expand...Click to shrink...Donkey Kong seems like it has a pretty big scrope, this is not some side game.Not that it took all of seven years, but we can't assume they have another game on top of it done and ready at all. Releasing two big 3D platformer close to each other would also be a weird strategy, to be honest.Kamiya-mehaMemberFeb 25, 2022132Doesn't bother me. Just excited we're presumably getting another game from the Odyssey team and it looks fantastic. Seems like they've cooked up another special game and I'm here for it. These preorder delays are making me nervous.mudronMemberFeb 13, 20201,046SilverX said:Its been over 7 years, a lot can be accomplished in that time with the scope of Nintendo's games. If they were making AAA open world games with massive budgets it would be another storyClick to expand...Click to shrink...This isn't about development times, this is about scheduling.Nintendo is clearly waiting for more Switch 2s to be in peoples' hands before deploying Mario.QuintonStaff Writer at TheGamerVerifiedOct 25, 201722,574Midgar, With LoveTerribleI got first pick on Fantasy Draft this year and immediately ran for itOnanieBombMemberOct 25, 201711,180I'm excited for what they do have. Other stuff will come.FalchionMemberOct 25, 201743,943It's definitely a bummer and means I'm only buying one S2 game until Metroid comes out.MagnusMemberOct 25, 20179,464It isn't apparent. It's a fact. No 3D Mario at launch (unless they announce one for June 5 in the next sixty days which won't happen).I don't think we'll see one for another year or two. Let Donkey Kong have its time to shine. Also, I think there were credible rumors or reports that the Odyssey team was behind DKright?Mark1MemberOct 30, 20172,254SilverX said:The next Mario movie is coming early next year, there will definitely be a major Mario game in the near future to coincide lolClick to expand...Click to shrink...Yeah, there absolutely will be a new Mario in the lead up to this.But unless the Odyssey team are now making multiple games, I think a 2D game is more likely.Although they may just do a Switch 2 Edition of Mario Wonder/Odyssey. But with more content like Kirby and Mario Party.Last edited: 30 minutes ago