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Mario is Missing!

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1993

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Description

"Mario is Missing!" is a distinct departure from the traditional platform gameplay associated with the legendary Mario franchise. Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993, this game introduces an educational twist to the adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom. Unlike most Mario games where players control Mario himself, in "Mario is Missing!" players take on the role of Luigi, Mario's slightly less famous brother. The story unfolds with Mario being captured by Bowser, who is plotting to melt the polar ice caps using stolen landmarks to flood the Earth. Luigi must traverse various real-world cities, recovering the stolen landmarks and thwarting Bowser's plans, all while learning geographical and historical facts.

The gameplay in "Mario is Missing!" deviates from typical Mario games by focusing on educational content through puzzle-solving elements rather than action and platform jumping. Players navigate Luigi through side-scrolling cityscapes, collecting items and interacting with NPCs to gather clues about the landmarks’ locations. The game incorporates a rudimentary map system and tasks players with returning the correct items to their respective places, thereby teaching players about geography and cultural heritage of various global cities. Despite its ambition to educate, the game received mixed reviews, often criticized for its lackluster gameplay and deviation from the beloved Mario formula. However, it remains a notable example of Nintendo's occasional foray into educational gaming during the early 90s.