Which Nintendo Game Took the Longest to Perfect?

[killamch89]

Whether it was due to extensive development time, numerous updates, or an evolving vision, which title do you think was a true labor of love? Could be a beloved classic like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time, or a title with a long history of iterations like Super Smash Bros. What game do you think truly stands out in terms of development effort and polish?

[The Blackangel]

While OoT was a great game, it’s pure shit compared to the original on NES. But one of the games Nintendo took a very long time to develop was SMB3. The game inspired competitions, movies, and cartoons, just to name a couple things.

it was the biggest thing in the world in reference to gaming at that time. Video stores had months long waiting lists to rent it, and stores couldn’t keep it on the shelves for more than a day. People got violent trying to get their hands on it. Some stores actually hired extra security at the electronics department due to the popularity and demand for the game. While other games have landed hard, no game or franchise has ever hit as hard as SMB3.

[killamch89]

On 11/7/2024 at 12:45 AM, The Blackangel said:

While OoT was a great game, it’s pure shit compared to the original on NES. But one of the games Nintendo took a very long time to develop was SMB3. The game inspired competitions, movies, and cartoons, just to name a couple things.

it was the biggest thing in the world in reference to gaming at that time. Video stores had months long waiting lists to rent it, and stores couldn’t keep it on the shelves for more than a day. People got violent trying to get their hands on it. Some stores actually hired extra security at the electronics department due to the popularity and demand for the game. While other games have landed hard, no game or franchise has ever hit as hard as SMB3.

I'd say Mario 64 should get a shout here. It was the definition of a perfect 3D platformer and the one that inspired many after it.