Super Mario Odyssey was the Nintendo Switch’s debut for the franchise, and we saw our red-hatted friend don a new piece of gear that doubled as his new sidekick, Cappy. With so many characters getting some prominent screen time, Luigi felt completely uninvited to this party. That’s why we can’t help but think that Nintendo has something special cooked up for him in Super Mario Odyssey 2.
Why Luigi Is Perfect For A New Big Adventure
The iconic Super Mario Brothers, Mario and Luigi, are Nintendo’s most iconic duo. The moustaches, hats and quirky Italian accents are distinct traits that can be identified by folks who have never touched a game controller in their lives. This level of fame is impressive, but we’d be lying if we said that things were equal on all fronts between both brothers. Even the Super Mario Bros. title indicates who Nintendo favours more. Wait, is Super Mario actually an Italian guy who was born in Japan?
While Super Mario Odyssey 2 is a sequel to a Mario game, Luigi’s presence in Mario games has always been a nice selling point. Besides, his actual personality is much more relatable to many players compared to Mario.
Speaking of Mario, after the events of Super Mario Odyssey, it’s clear that Mario and Princess Peach simply could not work things out. With Peach discovering her love for epic travels after her visits around the world while kidnapped by Bowser, there’s a clear indication that Nintendo is finally closing the princess-saving chapter of Mario’s life.
The plot twist in Super Mario Odyssey was pretty shocking, and it seemed that both parties had taken things well after the dust settled. Deep down, though, it doesn’t seem like someone who spent all those years chasing a girl will simply move on after a rejection.
On that note, Luigi’s presence will be the ultimate glue that brings the brothers closer than ever in Super Mario Odyssey 2. Mario can finally focus on other things, take a page from Luigi’s lifestyle, and begin finding fun in random activities. In Super Mario Odyssey, he broadened his horizons quite a bit, even reuniting with his ex-girlfriend, Paulina. Yet, his ultimate goal was chasing down Peach, so that might not have been in the right spirit.
Luigi has had an eventful life, even in the absence of Mario. For one, he has dipped his toes in almost every activity, ranging from golfing to tennis and ghost hunting. Out of all those activities, his ghost-hunting adventures have been the most prominent, with Luigi’s Mansion games showcasing a side of Luigi which we don’t get to spend much time on in Mario games.
For a big-scale game like Super Mario Odyssey 2, Luigi will get to explore the world in ways he has never done before, along with Mario — who will also be learning from Luigi. This ultimate bromance game is something that the Mario brothers deserve. Especially now that Nintendo can create expressive cutscenes between the characters.
Right from their literal childhood, the Mario Brothers dealt with some pretty traumatic events, including kidnappings as babies and even needing to be saved by their future selves in Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. They’ve both done a fair amount of saving one another and even encountered their separate arch-nemesis adversaries in Bowser and King Boo for Mario and Luigi, respectively.
What Super Mario Odyssey 2 Could Be
In this new adventure, Nintendo can finally show Mario and Luigi having a good time and being free from their repetitive lives. To tie things out for a proper video game showdown, a new villain can be brought in to spoil their parade.
Cappy will likely return, so Nintendo might bring a new character from the Cap Kingdom to accompany Luigi. There’s a good chance that this character might be a brother to Cappy, especially considering that Tiara, Cappy’s little sister, is out exploring the world with Princess Peach.
Super Mario Odyssey 2 will want to capitalize on the diverse gameplay levels found in Odyssey, so we’ll see some platforming and a return to the sandbox-style gameplay players enjoy.
Interestingly, a game like It Takes Two had that Nintendo atmosphere, so we won’t be surprised if the company decides to embrace that route for Super Mario Odyssey 2. It will be fun to share a screen with a friend and play as Mario and Luigi, figuring out platforms and solving puzzles together. This immersive co-op type is something gamers enjoy and have missed out on, thanks to the way modern games are made. This classic style will surely be a hit among gamers and Nintendo fans.
Super Mario Odyssey 2 Leaks
The new Mario platformer game is almost certain to be released, but Nintendo has not officially announced yet. Thanks to leaks and job listings posted by the company, we’ve got some nice tidbits of information.
In October 2019, Nintendo created a job listing for a level designer to work on a “New 3D Action Game” in Tokyo. This was likely because of their Production Group 8 studio, which was responsible for Super Mario Odyssey and Super Mario 3D World (which also deserves a sequel).
A leak made by an anonymous 4Chan user back in 2019 was posted by Twitter user @Matthasnocuts. The leak showed that Luigi was going to be featured in Super Mario Odyssey 2 and indicated that the upcoming Mario game would have 20 locations.
While this 4Chan post may not be the most reliable source, their leak on a new Sonic game turned out to be true, with Nintendo showing off Sonic Frontiers, which matches the details mentioned.
Tell us, would you like to see Luigi in Super Mario Odyssey 2? Or would you prefer him in Luigi’s Mansion 4?
Super Mario Odyssey |
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Mario must travel to worlds unknown in order to stop Bowser from marrying Princess Peach. |
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| Release Date: October 27, 2017 |
| Platforms: Nintendo Switch |
| Developer: Nintendo EPD |
| Genre: Action, Adventure, Family |
