Sonic vs Mario

[Del Murder]

The battle will take place at SUNDOWN.

A sundown SHOWDOWN.

Two games enter, only one leaves ALIVE.

That's right, it's Mario vs. Sonic THUNDERDOME.

BE THERE

[VeloZer0]

In a note unrelated to game quality, Sonic would totally kick Mario's ass.

[Jiro]

I eagerly await this duel of fates.

[KentaRawr!]

I really prefer the Mario games, but I also really enjoy Sonic's games. I got loads of fun out of Sonic Generations for sure. =) But if we're only counting Marios 1-3 and Sonics 1-3, then I totally prefer Mario. Mario Bros. 2 and 3 are both marvelous games, and I really only enjoy Sonic 3 out of the first 3 sonic games! xD That's counting Knuckles, btw.

[Bubba]

In a note unrelated to game quality, Sonic would totally kick Mario's ass.

In their original incarnations, I agree. Mario would be horribly mangled within seconds.

If you add power-ups to the equation though... it could get interesting.

[Roto13]

There are some decent 3D Sonic games.

Sonic Adventure 1 is not one of them. What a mess.

Aside from the cat Adventure was pretty awesome. Far better than the pile of trout that was Adventure 2 anyway.

No.

Not even close.

That game was just terrible. At least the camera in Sonic Adventure 2 cooperated sometimes. Not often, but sometimes. Sonic Adventure 1 was just a few glitches away from being Sonic '06.

[Slothy]

I honestly can't remember if the camera in Adventure 2 was bad or not. At least the camera in Adventure was pretty predictable in how it liked to spaz out.

But regardless, the levels, exploration and most of the characters in Adventure were far more enjoyable than having the bad guys play exactly the same as the good guys. Not to mention that I recall much of Adventure 2's levels being quite mind numbingly repetitive as a result.

And I have trouble forgiving the game that gave us Shadow the Hedgehog. A character that's exactly like Sonic in every way except dark in the sort of way only a 12 year old emo douche could consider good.

I'd love to pick Adventure 2 apart more thoroughly, but I haven't even played it since I beat most of it when it came out, and I've really never had any desire to go back to it since.

[ReloadPsi]

Sonic 2 was an excellent platformer but it can't match Mario for gameplay. Nintendo edge it on so many levels. Control of character, level ingenuity and simple, magical touches that stick in your memory.

Also... the music. Koji Kondo is an absolute genius. Sonic (and Sega) had nothing on Nintendo music.

Masato Nakamura is an unsung gem. The Sonic 1 & 2 soundtracks have shown their unforgettable qualities over time and you can't deny that Green Hill Zone is almost as recognisable (but still behind) Super Mario Bros' Overworld theme.

My own personal attachment comes from them making me take up bass. I know which I'd rather have on my MP3 player.

[Del Murder]

I'd say far behind. Even people who don't play games know the Mario theme. Which brings me to...

THUNDERDOME ROUND 1 - MUSIC

I will ask some random people to sing the the theme from Super Mario Bros. and then ask them to do the same for ANY Sonic game. We will see how many can do either or both.

[Sephex]

In the Sonic cartoon he was played by Urkel.

In the Mario cartoon he was played by CAPTAIN LOU ALBANO!

Now what? NOW WHAT?!

[Del Murder]

You're skipping ahead, Spehex. That's ROUND 3 - MEDIA REPRESENTATION.

[VeloZer0]

I will ask some random people to sing the the theme from Super Mario Bros. and then ask them to do the same for ANY Sonic game. We will see how many can do either or both.

I will agree that Mario would win using that metric. Here is another:

Of the people who regularly listen to video game music how often do they listen to Sonic vs Mario music?

[Del Murder]

I don't think I know enough people who listen to game music regularly. Maybe I should take this to the streets!

[Madame Adequate]

Got nothing to do with anything

Furthermore, Sonic 3 Music: Ice Cap Zone Act 1 - YouTube

Furthermore furthermore, Sonic music was so astoundingly good that a rumor existed that it had been composed by Michael Jackson. That is how good it was.

[Del Murder]

MILF, making up rumors about your preferred game is not until Round 8.