The best Mario games of all time

It's a-him, and these are the iconic plumber's greatest games. 

Mario is the greatest video game icon of all time. Here are his very finest adventures...

7. SUPER MARIO GALAXY

After the ho-hum Sunshine, Nintendo blasted Mario back to stardom with this wonderful space adventure. A true intergalactic great.

Year: 2007
Platforms: Wii, Switch (HD remaster)

6. SUPER MARIO 3D LAND

Featuring the reappearance of the beloved Tanooki suit, 3D Land brought Nintendo's iconic series back to basics, taking many cues from Super Mario 3.

Year: 2013
Platforms: 3DS

5. SUPER MARIO 64

The game that invented the 3D platformer is still one of the greatest, most influential titles ever. 25 years on, Mario 64 still feels wonderful to play. 

Year: 1996
Platforms: N64, Switch (HD remaster)

4. SUPER MARIO WORLD

A defining moment for Mario that introduced Yoshi while helping propel the Super Nintendo to huge success.

Year: 1990
Platforms: SNES

3. SUPER MARIO GALAXY 2

One of the greatest sequels ever made, Galaxy 2 proved even more inventive than the wonderful original. Turns out, adding Yoshi makes everything better.

Year: 2010
Platforms: Wii

2. SUPER MARIO BROS. 3

An instant classic that introduced such iconic series staples as the world map and mid-bosses. A total triumph. 

Year: 1988
Platforms: NES

1. SUPER MARIO ODYSSEY

The best Mario game ever is also the boldest. Thanks to sidekick Cappy, Mario controls like an ever evovling chameleon. A stone cold classic. 

Year: 2017
Platforms: Switch

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