How many of you readers have ever felt like playing a Mario game, only to realise that you own no Nintendo consoles? Not many, but if you are looking for a Mario-like game on the PS3 or Xbox 360, you have come to the right place. Here are my top 3 Mario-like platformers for the PS3 and Xbox 360-
1. Rayman Origins
This wacky four player platformer really is some of Rayman's best. Gone are the annoying Rabbids that we have come to know so well- Rayman Origins is a traditional platformer with a splash of creativity. Plus, it's only $19.95 at US Toys'r'Us stores!
2. Fancy Pants Adventures
Fancy Pants is one of the most smooth and agile characters ever to appear in a platfomer. He is super fun to play as and his game is great quality with it's simplistic artstyle and engaging gameplay. The best part is that it's only $16 on the PlayStation Store. If you like Mario, this game is utterly essential.
3. Sonic Generations
Sonic may be Mario's ultimate rival, but that doesn't mean you can't play his games. In Sonic Generations, Werehogs, Swords and Secret Rings are gone, leaving us with only the parts of Sonic games we love. Although it is only one payer and quite different to Mario, if you like Mario games you'll love this gem!
If you own a Nintendo console- Sonic Generations is available for the 3DS and Rayman Origins for the Wii.
Did this help you on your quest for a Mario filled life? Do you have any more suggestions? Sound off in the comment section below!
It's the question everybody has asked themselves- What if Mario and Sonic were both mashed together and turned into some super platforming hero? Well, the answer to that is fancy pants-A game where the player controls a stick figure with pretty mad pants, and they have to complete levels running and jumping like a madman!
I recently picked up the (relatively) new Fancy Pants Adventures for the PS3. And it is definitely a good game. Fancy Pants is just so fun to play.
I recommend buying it for only $10-15 (depending where you live) off the PlayStation Store or Xbox Live as it is definitely worth it. The only disappointing part is that it's not available on the Wii.
Although, if you do not have a PS3, Xbox 360 or $15, then I recommend playing the original Fancy Pants flash games for FREE! I recommend starting at the second game which is available at http://armorgames.com/play/553/the-fancy-pants-adventure-world-2
