what is it about this thats so iconic? why does it sell

>>386224683

Well lets see:
>One of the best rated series of all time
>Quality content for more than 2 decades
>Games that are rated highest in video game history ( Super Mario Galaxy series )
>Incredible content that is good in every aspect ( gameplay, music, artdesign )
>Only remaining 3D Jump and Run that isnt shit

There you go

>>386224683
Because the games have always been consistently good

>>386224683
you dont have to read thousands of books of lore like dark souls
you just need to remember these three words: BING BING WAHOO

It's iconic because it is popular, not the other way around.

>>386224784
filtered

i think its because hes italian

>>386224683
-doesn't over extend itself in characters. Meaning giving them more personality other than cartoony fun.
-found a game play fomula that works and keeps adding to it while staying true to its orignal. Basically keeping it simple.
-creative world
-lovable mickey mouse type characters
-Simplistic design easy to remember
-Easy to remember iconic music and sound effects

>>386225669
>Meaning giving them more personality other than cartoony fun.
sorry what I mean was not giving them more character than cartoony fun personalities.

>>386224683
Why did Nintendo chose an Italian Plumber to be their mascot?

>>386224683
Simplistic and unique. Name me any mascot similar to mario. he's a fat plumber who stomps on fags and rides dinosaurs