Today marks Mario Day, a special occasion dedicated to celebrating the rich history and future of Nintendo’s iconic character across various games. Whether you prefer newer titles like “Mario & Luigi: Brothership” or classics such as “Super Mario 64”, there’s no better time to revisit the universe of Mario than on March 10th. While many look forward to enjoying the 24 mainline Super Mario games, numerous spin-offs have maintained the Super Mario charm during the gaps between major releases. Many Nintendo enthusiasts champion titles like “Luigi’s Mansion” or “Super Mario RPG”, but let’s not forget one of the ’90s icons: “Hotel Mario”.
If you’re not familiar with it, here’s an interesting fact: Many people don’t consider this Super Mario game as a top representative of the series’ impressive track record. Released for the Philips CD-i in 1994, “Hotel Mario” was developed by Philips Electronics following their acquisition of the rights to the Super Mario and Legend of Zelda games when their plans for a CD-ROM add-on for the SNES fell through. Unfortunately, “Hotel Mario” didn’t gain much popularity or interest in North America because not many were using the CD-i system. However, it has garnered some attention over time due to its pixelated and somewhat cheesy cutscenes.
In the game titled Hotel Mario, the classic tale of Mario and Luigi rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser takes a new spin. Instead of just rescuing her, they must take over each of the seven hotels controlled by Bowser and his Koopalings within the transformed Mushroom Kingdom, now known as the Klub Koopa Resort. Each hotel has its own unique layout, inspired by real-life global hotel chains, spanning 10 stages per hotel except for the final one, which features 15. Your objective is to close all the doors on each floor of the hotel, but beware, enemies will keep reopening them, turning this seemingly easy task into a challenging adventure.
The development of the “Hotel Mario” animation is still ongoing, and it’s quite entertaining to observe. Although some might dismiss this game as ordinary Sourpuss Bread toast, the gameplay and concept are genuinely enjoyable. It offers a refreshing twist on classic Mario games without being overly ambitious or outdated. Even though you may prefer relaxing at the High-ate Regency Hotel or Thump Castle Hotel, there’s an appealing charm to “Hotel Mario’s” style.
Though only those with a CD-i console can currently enjoy “Hotel Mario”, many fans have expressed a desire to see it on the Nintendo eShop or as part of the Nintendo Switch Online library, which has not yet incorporated the CD-i system. Leaving aside its somewhat awkward dialogue and scenes, “Hotel Mario” isn’t a terrible game, but perhaps a remake could help improve the gaming experience for Nintendo users.
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2025-03-10 22:09