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Mario's Time Machine

Nintendo Super NES

Release Date: 1993

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Description

"Mario's Time Machine" is an educational video game developed by The Software Toolworks and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1993. The game diverges from the typical platforming elements seen in other entries of the Mario franchise, instead focusing on historical exploration and education. In the game, players take on the role of Mario, who must use a time machine to retrieve various artifacts stolen by Bowser, each belonging to different historical figures and periods. The goal is to return these items to their rightful places and times, thereby restoring history. Throughout the game, Mario travels to diverse eras, engaging with figures like Cleopatra, Isaac Newton, and William Shakespeare.

Gameplay in "Mario's Time Machine" involves a mixture of point-and-click adventure elements and surfing mini-games used to traverse time. Players gather information through interactions with historical characters and contextual clues within each period's setting, which they then use to answer questions that ensure the artifact is returned accurately. Different from more action-oriented Mario games, "Mario's Time Machine" emphasizes educational content, offering players insights into history and culture. The game, unique in its approach, received mixed reviews for its deviation from the expected Mario game formula and its educational nature, appealing more to a younger audience or those with an interest in history over traditional platformer fans.