Hotel Mario: Fan Upgrade of One of the Worst Mario Games
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Hotel Mario, a game often criticized for its gameplay and infamous cutscenes, is receiving a fan-made upgrade that aims to improve and modernize the experience. Originally released for the Philips CD-i in 1994, Hotel Mario has frequently been listed among the worst Mario games due to its simplistic mechanics and poorly received full-motion video sequences.Background on Hotel MarioOriginal Reception: Upon its release, Hotel Mario received mixed reviews. While some appreciated its soundtrack and unique concept of closing doors to defeat enemies, many criticized its controls, art style, and especially the cutscenes. Retrospectively, it is often cited as one of Mario's

Hotel Mario: A Fan-Made Upgrade of One of the Worst Mario Games

Hotel Mario is known for its simplistic mechanics and infamous cutscenes. Originally released in 1994 for the Philips CD-i, it was often listed among Nintendo’s least successful titles due to its awkward gameplay and poorly received FMV sequences.

Background on Hotel Mario

  • Original Reception: The game initially received mixed reviews. Its soundtrack and novel concept of closing doors to defeat enemies were praised, while controls, art style, and cutscenes faced criticism.
  • Cult Following: Despite negative feedback, the game has gained a cult following over the years, known for its “so bad it’s good” reputation.

Fan-Made Upgrade

Developers have launched a fan-made project to address these issues by enhancing graphics and refining controls. This initiative seeks to create an improved version of Hotel Mario that retains its quirky charm while offering a more polished experience.

Are you in the “so bad it’s good” camp when it comes to Hotel Mario?

  • Dasnap@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    2 months ago

    If Nintendo take this project down then it means they feel some level of ownership over the CD-i games.

    • wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      6·
      2 months ago

      The CD-i games are one of the few places where Nintendo tends to turn a blind eye

      The dev of Arzette (a CD-i like, I guess you could say), made a remake of one of the Zelda CD-i games first and didn’t ger in any trouble.

      • I Cast Fist@programming.devEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        That’s because Arzette doesn’t use any Nintendo owned characters, names or places. Link, Zelda, the king and Ganon are off-limits, but I suspect they could steal Morshu without anyone complaining

  • weirdo_from_spaceEnglish
    3·
    2 months ago

    …poorly received full-motion video sequences.

    Those cutscenes are the best thing to ever happen to Mario, change my mind 😌☕

    I don’t even know if it’s “so bad, it’s good” at that point, the writers and animators could’ve been taking the piss for all we know 🤣