Types of Mario Games

Nintendo has different consoles and there are lots of different types of Mario games that can be played on these. Some of the most popular Mario games are Super Mario Bros, Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart. There are various types of online games available nowadays like puzzle games and golf games but the Mario series remains an eternal favorite. Broadly speaking, Mario games can be divided into two categories: Adventure games and Karting games.

In the adventure games you need to clear the eight levels in order to rescue princess Peach from the Bowser castle by defeating Bowser in the eighth level. These games come in the form of the classic Super Mario bros and the new Super Mario Bros. There are various special powers and help available to get you through the eight levels. These come in the form of mushrooms, coins, dancing flowers, bricks that contain special benefits etc. You can make use of all of these to enhance your powers and reach the final level. This game has been a huge success from the time that it was launched and continues to be a big favorite.

In the karting games, you need to choose a character that you want to race as. In this game you need to race through the various cup races like the mushroom cup, the flower cup and the special cup. The D-pad or the analog stick can be used to steer you cart and the A button is used to accelerate. This is a fun game and a new take on the classic format.

Whichever type of Mario game or puzzle games you choose you are sure to derive immense pleasure from playing it. The newer versions have great visuals and allow for multiplayer, co-operative and competitive playing.