Mario creator and legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto is currently on a world tour promoting Movie Super Mario Bros.. And on this promotional tour, Miyamoto shared her thoughts on one of the plumber’s side gigs: Dr. Mario.
In an interview with IGN, Nintendo legend talks about how the movie showed us a whole new side of Mario. But as a result, that raises questions about the many roles Mario has taken over the years. Miyamoto specifically points to Mario’s medical career, which began in 1990 on the Game Boy and NES.
Miyamoto on the ‘imposter’ doctor:
“Mario is a worker, he’s a regular guy. So even if he becomes Dr. Mario, there’s a kind of, like, shadyness, like ‘can I trust this person? ?”
So it’s safe to say that Mario’s medical license is being scrutinized here. If Miyamoto can’t trust him, then why should we? And the movie is the reason this is questionable, because Mario’s “people” quality evolves into something more:
“I think it’s the kind of image that’s been passed down for generations as Mario. And to see that image coincidentally, and then evolve into something of a hero, is what I do. a pleasure to see.”
We are sure that in the eyes of many people, Mario is always a hero. But The Super Mario Bros. The movie definitely gives Mario a character arc that emphasizes growth. After all, he often has no voice. However, it is interesting to hear Miyamoto describe Dr. Mario as “shady”. But what about Dr. Luigi, Dr. Peach and Dr. Bowser…?
Mario has had many jobs over the years, from artist to chef to cement factory worker etc. How many of these does he have? really qualified to? Best not to think about it too hard.
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