Hi there, I'm Burnt Waffle Productions. Yeah568 introduced me in the last article. As he said I'm a neighbour and friend of his, so anyways, on with my first article!
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No, not Mario Kart Wii, or DS, or Double Dash. Think back further, all the way back to Super Mario Kart, the game that started one of the most popular gaming series of all time.
Story:
Well, simply put, there is no story. Mario and his friends (and enemies) decide they want to beat each other in racing. I could be mean and give Mario Kart a low rating for having no story, but I suppose I can't criticize the story if the game doesn't have one.
N/A
Gameplay:
The gameplay is simple, yet addictive. The premise of the game is to race against other Mario characters and complete five laps around the track before anyone else does. To prevent other racers from placing ahead of you, you need to run over item panels and throw the items you recieve at enemies. Each track has a theme, msot of them based on levels from Super Mario World. I kind of wish they had included tracks based on worlds from Super Mario Bros. 3. It can get kind of boring playing tracks based on Donut Plains or Bowser's Castle four times. In one player mode, you can choose either Time Trials or Grand Prix. Time Trials give you a chance to get the best time on tracks. Grand Prix allows you to play through four cups, each with five tracks. The controls are simple, but effective. D-Pad moves, B excelerates, A throws items, and R drifts.
8.5/10
Graphics:
The graphics in Super Mario Kart use a feature of the Super Nintendo called Mode 7. Mode 7 scales other objects away from you to give the appearance of 3-d (although it's not actually 3-d). Pretty much anything that's not right in front of you is pixelated. I feel that while Nintendo could not have done much to make the Mode 7 graphics better, they could have improved the sprite (image) of your player. Looking at a game like Super Mario All Stars and then looking at the back sprites of your players, Super Mario All Stars looks highly superior. I'm not going to be stupid and rate the graphics of this game by today's standards, because that would be unfair. I'll finish off with this: The graphics were decent for the time, but not great.
7/10
Sound:
Most of the music is fairly catchy and suits each level well. None of the music really stands out as being fantastic, but the Koopa Beach theme is one of my favourites. Some of the other music is good too, like Bowser Castle and the Battle Music. While there aren't many sound effects, the ones that they have aren't bad. Super Mario Kart has a solid music line-up, but nothing amazing.
8/10
Conclusion:
Super Mario Kart was a fantastic game for it's time, and is still fun today. But if you're looking for a serious racing game, this game is not for you, nor is any other game in the series. Also, if you've played some of the newer Mario Kart games and then go back and play the original, you may find it dissapointing. Despite this, Super Mario Kart is still a solid game that's lots of fun and chocked full of retro charm.
Overall: 8/10 (not an average)
What do you think? Good? Bad? Discuss it in the comments.
~Burnt Waffle Productions
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Super Mario Kart-Retro Game Review
Hi there, I'm Burnt Waffle Productions. What do you think? Good? Bad? Discuss it in the comments.
~Burnt Waffle Productions
~Burnt Waffle Productions
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Our Newest Member...... Burnt Waffle Productions!!
Mario Blog is pleased to announce that we have a new blogger on our team, Burnt Waffle Productions! BWP is the creator of the Bob the Blob series, and neighbor of mine. So, lets all give him a warm hand!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Blob 3 Review
Hey guys!
Sorry about the recent period of inactivity, but I've been busy with uther things (*cough*Algebra 1*cough*). Anyways, this is a review on a game no, not by Nintendo, but by Burnt Waffle Productions, a local game devoloper, creator of the Bob the Blob series. I have a review on his latest game, Blob 3.
Story: Bob was out exploring one day, and got dragged into a cave by two giant Ovils. Bob's mother got worried, formed a search party, and basically goes the 4 worlds/30 levels and tries to find Bob. Nice storyline, pretty original.
STORY: 9/10
Gameplay: Simple gameplay. Arrow keys. That's about it. There's also space for invincibility for Blobetta, but that's only her. There's a nice replay value, because there's three charecters, each with their own abilities. Flame is super fast, Blobetta can turn invisible and invincible, and Blobia can take two hits.
GAMEPLAY: 9/10
Graphics: The graphics were apparently made in Paint.NET and Game Maker's painting utility. Looks good for something that came from that. Of course, nothing earth shattering, but good for his third game.
GRAPHICS: 7.5/10
Music: All original music, made in Anvil Studio. Catchy, nothing groundbreaking.
MUSIC: 9/10
OVERALL RATING: 8.265/10 - Impressive
What do you think? Good? Bad? Discuss it in the comments.
P.S. Burnt Waffle Productions site is burntwaffle.net
P.S.S. Burnt Waffle Productions recycles! He told me to say that!
Sorry about the recent period of inactivity, but I've been busy with uther things (*cough*Algebra 1*cough*). Anyways, this is a review on a game no, not by Nintendo, but by Burnt Waffle Productions, a local game devoloper, creator of the Bob the Blob series. I have a review on his latest game, Blob 3.
Story: Bob was out exploring one day, and got dragged into a cave by two giant Ovils. Bob's mother got worried, formed a search party, and basically goes the 4 worlds/30 levels and tries to find Bob. Nice storyline, pretty original.
STORY: 9/10
Gameplay: Simple gameplay. Arrow keys. That's about it. There's also space for invincibility for Blobetta, but that's only her. There's a nice replay value, because there's three charecters, each with their own abilities. Flame is super fast, Blobetta can turn invisible and invincible, and Blobia can take two hits.
GAMEPLAY: 9/10
Graphics: The graphics were apparently made in Paint.NET and Game Maker's painting utility. Looks good for something that came from that. Of course, nothing earth shattering, but good for his third game.
GRAPHICS: 7.5/10
Music: All original music, made in Anvil Studio. Catchy, nothing groundbreaking.
MUSIC: 9/10
OVERALL RATING: 8.265/10 - Impressive
What do you think? Good? Bad? Discuss it in the comments.
P.S. Burnt Waffle Productions site is burntwaffle.net
P.S.S. Burnt Waffle Productions recycles! He told me to say that!
My Weekly Video Game controversy rant: Jack Thompson
As I said a week ago, I would do this weeks rant about a man who's battle cry is
OBJECTION!
When it comes to annoyinng, he's more annoying than Mr. Game & Watch in SSBB.
When it comes to evil, he's Ganondorf.
His name is Jack Thompson.
*Ahem*
Sorry about that. I really had to get that out. Now to the serious part of the post.
Jack Thompson, as everyone who reads my blog should know by now, is an attorney who is constantly pestering and attempting to sue the video game industry. The following is a list of games which he has forged a personal vendetta against:
*Please wait while I get the long list*
Okay. Here goes:
Bully (Rockstar Games)
Grand Theft Auto series (Rockstar Games)
Killer 7 (Capcom)
The Sims 2 (EA) *Lol*
25 to life (Avalanche software (Stil in development))
Manhunt (Rockstar Games)
The Warriors *Movie Based* (Rockstar Games)
My take on Bully:
Bully is a game where you take on the role of a troublesome schoolboy and stand up to bullies and mean teachers, and play various pranks. Jack Thompson... OBJECTS!!
He says that it will be used by school children to rehearse varying degrees of violence. Oh, yeah, he also sent something of a threat to Bill Gates regarding it,
saying that Bill had 54 days to stop the release of Bully, and also told himself to "Govern himself accordingly"
Anyway, how is Bully going to be used to rehearse varying degrees of violence?
From what I've read, it isn't violent. In fact, if we are going to extremes, then I could say that it teaches kids to stand up to bullies. Of course, the kids ARE going to be violent if they have BAD PARENTING!!!
My Take on the GTA series:
(See my "Video Game Violence" rant)
My take on Killer 7:
In Killer 7, the player takes on the role of an assassin who is required to eliminate some warlord who has unleashed evil zombies upon the world.
The Game is rated M.
Jack Thompson... OBJECTS
Jack Thompson says that he has "evidence" that the game should be rated AO (Adult-only) He blamed the ESRB for conspiring with the video game companies in an agenda to distribute sexual content to minors through video gaming.
I am NOT kidding!
Also, the evidence that the game should be rated AO is a review of the game saying that it had sexual themes and violence. The reviewer also said that "this time, the M rating means something".
IF THE M RATING MEANS SOMETHING, THEN WHY SHOULD IT BE RATED AO???????????
Jeez, how stupid are these people?
My take on The Sims 2:
(See my Sims 2 rant)
My take on 25 to life:
25 to life is a gang violence game where you can play as an evil gang leader or the cops trying to arrest him. Jack Thompson says that it can be used as a cop killing simulator. As I have said before 100% of shooting games are no way realistic enough to be used as simulators, and how will it corrupt people if you can play as gangs OR cops?
My take on Manhunt:
Similar to what I said for 25 to life. This game was blamed for the murder of some real life policemen.
My take on The Warriors:
Jack Thompson says that the level of violence could be.... Offensive to some people?
HOW WILL VIOLENCE ALONE BE OFFENSIVE?
Oh yeah, did I mention that my 13 - year old brother (According to JT, too young to be playing these games) bought this game, and from what both of us saw, nothing was excessively violent or offensive.
Conclusion:
VIDEO GAMES: INNOCENT
JACK THOMPSON: WHAT THE HELL??
OBJECTION!
When it comes to annoyinng, he's more annoying than Mr. Game & Watch in SSBB.
When it comes to evil, he's Ganondorf.
His name is Jack Thompson.
*Ahem*
Sorry about that. I really had to get that out. Now to the serious part of the post.
Jack Thompson, as everyone who reads my blog should know by now, is an attorney who is constantly pestering and attempting to sue the video game industry. The following is a list of games which he has forged a personal vendetta against:
*Please wait while I get the long list*
Okay. Here goes:
Bully (Rockstar Games)
Grand Theft Auto series (Rockstar Games)
Killer 7 (Capcom)
The Sims 2 (EA) *Lol*
25 to life (Avalanche software (Stil in development))
Manhunt (Rockstar Games)
The Warriors *Movie Based* (Rockstar Games)
My take on Bully:
Bully is a game where you take on the role of a troublesome schoolboy and stand up to bullies and mean teachers, and play various pranks. Jack Thompson... OBJECTS!!
He says that it will be used by school children to rehearse varying degrees of violence. Oh, yeah, he also sent something of a threat to Bill Gates regarding it,
saying that Bill had 54 days to stop the release of Bully, and also told himself to "Govern himself accordingly"
Anyway, how is Bully going to be used to rehearse varying degrees of violence?
From what I've read, it isn't violent. In fact, if we are going to extremes, then I could say that it teaches kids to stand up to bullies. Of course, the kids ARE going to be violent if they have BAD PARENTING!!!
My Take on the GTA series:
(See my "Video Game Violence" rant)
My take on Killer 7:
In Killer 7, the player takes on the role of an assassin who is required to eliminate some warlord who has unleashed evil zombies upon the world.
The Game is rated M.
Jack Thompson... OBJECTS
Jack Thompson says that he has "evidence" that the game should be rated AO (Adult-only) He blamed the ESRB for conspiring with the video game companies in an agenda to distribute sexual content to minors through video gaming.
I am NOT kidding!
Also, the evidence that the game should be rated AO is a review of the game saying that it had sexual themes and violence. The reviewer also said that "this time, the M rating means something".
IF THE M RATING MEANS SOMETHING, THEN WHY SHOULD IT BE RATED AO???????????
Jeez, how stupid are these people?
My take on The Sims 2:
(See my Sims 2 rant)
My take on 25 to life:
25 to life is a gang violence game where you can play as an evil gang leader or the cops trying to arrest him. Jack Thompson says that it can be used as a cop killing simulator. As I have said before 100% of shooting games are no way realistic enough to be used as simulators, and how will it corrupt people if you can play as gangs OR cops?
My take on Manhunt:
Similar to what I said for 25 to life. This game was blamed for the murder of some real life policemen.
My take on The Warriors:
Jack Thompson says that the level of violence could be.... Offensive to some people?
HOW WILL VIOLENCE ALONE BE OFFENSIVE?
Oh yeah, did I mention that my 13 - year old brother (According to JT, too young to be playing these games) bought this game, and from what both of us saw, nothing was excessively violent or offensive.
Conclusion:
VIDEO GAMES: INNOCENT
JACK THOMPSON: WHAT THE HELL??
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