Would Cappy work in a 2D Mario Game?

Super Nintendad · Oct 31, 2017

Playing through Mario Odyssey has been a blast. There are some sections where you play as 2D Mario. I found myself trying to throw my cap and capture enemies. So of course that's something I've been thinking about lately. Do you think it could work in 2D form? I feel like maybe it could work in the New Super Mario style of game.

Kyonashi · Oct 31, 2017

My fear would be that that would eat Kirby's lunch in a similar way to antigrav in Mario Kart 8 killing F-Zero.

I'm totally with you on finding myself accidentally trying to capture enemies in the 8-bit platforming segments though.

unicornKnight · Oct 31, 2017

Maybe but I hope the next 2D Mario introduces a different unique idea.

Super Nintendad · Oct 31, 2017

I can see that being an issue or fear. It could be a nice touch for limited enemies in a Super Mario Maker 2

Monogatari · Oct 31, 2017

If the level design was appropriately tailored, then yes absolutely.

Also those god damned 2D sections in Odyssey make me want Nintendo to release a new fully fledged title in that art style lol.

Turnabout Sisters · Oct 31, 2017

I have a feeling we're going to find out.

Jraphics Horse · Oct 31, 2017

It might be a fun feature to put in for the next Mario Maker.

hotcyder · Oct 31, 2017

I'd rather them add the long jump in 2D first :\

Raptomex · Oct 31, 2017

Kyonashi said:
My fear would be that that would eat Kirby's lunch in a similar way to antigrav in Mario Kart 8 killing F-Zero.

How so? I thought F-Zero was basically dead long before that.

kc44135 · Oct 31, 2017

Sure, OP, it could work. 2D Kirby games basically already have the same concept, pretty much (although that might be a good reason to not do it in 2D Mario, tbh).

Monogatari said:
If the level design was appropriately tailored, then yes absolutely.

Also those god damned 2D sections in Odyssey make me want Nintendo to release a new fully fledged title in that art style lol.

Yeah, I actually want to see a 2D Mario with this visual style as well. "2DHD", if you will. Basically, I want the fugly art style (and boring, monotonous soundtrack) of New Super Mario Bros. to go away, and have the next SMB game basically be the equivalent of Sonic Mania, but for Mario.

PCPace · Oct 31, 2017

Little Nemo on NES had a similar mechanic

Monogatari · Oct 31, 2017

kc44135 said:
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Yeah, I actually want to see a 2D Mario with this visual style as well. "2DHD", if you will. Basically, I want the fugly art style (and boring, monotonous soundtrack) of New Super Mario Bros. to go away, and have the next SMB game basically be the equivalent of Sonic Mania, but for Mario.

You summed up what I couldn't put in to words. Thanks :)

tellNoel · Oct 31, 2017

While I prefer that Cappy not be functional in the 2D portions of the game, I do believe it could work. But there's a difference between knowing a mechanic will work and adding it in for the hell of it as opposed to leaving the classic sections... classic

Kyonashi · Oct 31, 2017

Raptomex said:
How so? I thought F-Zero was basically dead long before that.

Yeah I mean it probably was. But adding in elements that were previously an F-Zero staple diminished any hope for a revival, imo.

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