Casino Kid and Wario Video Games Crossover

Nintendo’s Tennis and Punch-Out!! adopt similar approaches by having Mario act as the referee in both titles. The alternate mode resembles Donkey Kong, with Pauline even making an appearance, too. Game Boy’s Alleyway might make you hunt out the details to learn that Mario is the game’s paddle pilot, but the NES’ Pinball throws Mario into their Breakout-style mode in a cute way. For that reason, it feels unfair to give any of these titles a spot of their own, but collectively they represent the same sort of Mario appearances that were typical of Nintendo during the late ‘80s/early ‘90s. Other games would see Mario included, but in an entirely superficial role that almost feels like Nintendo is just trying to re-use assets rather than create some connected universe.

It’s worth noting that in the XBOX 360 port of the title Loggo’s dialogue is changed to say “ Italian plumber” instead because copyright law ruins everyone’s fun.ĭuring Nintendo’s infancy it would not be unusual for the box art of some early Game Boy or Nintendo game to feature Mario on it in some capacity while his actual role in the title might end up being entirely hidden. I think Mario’s free at the moment,” to which Loggo responds, “ I don’t think Mario does that kind of work anymore.” It’s a beyond cute name-drop and while Mario might not appear physically, this discussion on him still makes this feel like a worthy inclusion. Upon hearing of Loggo’s predicament, Kazooie suggests, “ Then call a plumber. Rare’s Banjo-Kazooie games are pretty self-aware to begin with, but a certain sequence in the Grunty Industries level sees Banjo and Kazooie needing to unclog their anthropomorphic toilet friend, Loggo. While there isn’t nearly enough Mario and Banjo crossover to satisfy the hungry Nintendo enthusiasts out there, Mario does make an appearance-of sorts-in the game’s sequel, Banjo-Tooie. One of the Nintendo 64’s greatest successes was the platforming title, Banjo-Kazooie, developed by Rare. This inclusion might be a little controversial, but it’s why it’s the entry that’s kicking off this list.

Casino Kid and Wario Video Games Crossover