Mario had a gun?!
Having been around for over 25 years, Mario and Luigi from Nintendo’s flagship series, Super Mario Bros. have been the subjects of much trivial pursuit. However, in a recently released book The History of Mario, released with the Super Mario All-Stars Box Set, gaming fans might get a somewhat deeper insight into the little plumbers. It appears that the designer intended them to be packing.
Yes, Mario was meant to carry a gun and engage in combat situations, not benignly bop on top of his little goomba enemies. Miyamoto also had a rocket pack in the original plans, which would have given the plumber flight capabilities and the option of aerial attacks (given that he was slinging bullets). How things can change on the drawing table! Read more about the evolution of this beloved character here.
Tags: Nintendo Entertainment System NES, Super Mario Bros
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