Sonic vs Mario

[Del Murder]

And only count Mario through what? Super Mario Bros 2?

[Madame Adequate]

All Mario. Sonic actively becomes worse if you count anything else, bringing it down beneath Mario.

[Sylvie]

When I play Sonic, I feel uncomfortable, because I feel that I have little control.

[DarkBahamut]

I'm talking about the original games.
Sonic 1 through Sonic & Knuckles vs. the 3 Super Mario Bros. games

Probably should've mentioned that before, but yes.

[Del Murder]

That's not really a fair comparison since the first Sonic games had the advantage of a 16 bit system. Regardless, SMB3 is better than any Sonic game.

[Pike]

I'm talking about the original games.
Sonic 1 through Sonic & Knuckles vs. the 3 Super Mario Bros. games

Probably should've mentioned that before, but yes.

In that case, as much as I love SMB3 (which is a lot) I might have to give the nod to Sonic.

If we start counting Super Mario World and then (especially) Yoshi's Island, things get really tricky and I start to lean back over to Mario.

[Del Murder]

Which we should, since those were made at around the same time and with similar hardware.

I keep posting in this thread because I honestly cannot fathom how anyone would say any Sonic game is better than Super Mario World.

[Madame Adequate]

That is demonstrably false.

[Del Murder]

WHAT?? I challenge you to a face-off MILF! Pick your favorite Sonic game and it we'll go head-to-head!

[Pike]

One of the great things Super Mario World had going for it was the sheer size and scope of the world. I think it takes longer to 100% SMW than it does to 100% the first four Sonic games combined. (not trying to diss on Sonic because I love Sonic)

SMB3 is my personal favorite but SMW may be the best Mario platformer of all time (barring Yoshi's Island, which I think may be the best 2D platformer ever, period.)

[Madame Adequate]

Sonic 2 son, first person to get Super Sonic wins.

Oh yeah I already did that!

[Del Murder]

One of the great things Super Mario World had going for it was the sheer size and scope of the world. I think it takes longer to 100% SMW than it does to 100% the first four Sonic games combined. (not trying to diss on Sonic because I love Sonic)

SMB3 is my personal favorite but SMW may be the best Mario platformer of all time (barring Yoshi's Island, which I think may be the best 2D platformer ever, period.)

I completely agree! Which is why MILF doesn't have a chance. But we'll give him a shot.

[Madame Adequate]

Oh wait I guess I misunderstood you!

Sonic 3 and Knuckles. Come at me darlings!

[Del Murder]

Sonic 2 son, first person to get Super Sonic wins.

Oh yeah I already did that!

Whoopteedo. I had a late start on SMW and then managed to get 3 levels ahead of everyone when my PSP crashed and I couldn't finish.

Anyway, this is not a speed challenge since Sonic has the clear advantage, being that running really fast is the only thing you do in Sonic games.

[Sephex]

Guys! They are both good series (when it comes to the early days)!

(SPOILER)But Mario is better.