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'''''Hotel Mario''''' is a rather obscure game that was created by [[Philips Media]] for the [[CD-i]]. Philips Media had acquired the rights to produce a [[Mario]] game after initial plans to make a CD-ROM add-on for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] fell through. | '''''Hotel Mario''''' is a rather obscure game that was created by [[Philips Media]] for the [[CD-i]]. Philips Media had acquired the rights to produce a [[Mario]] game after initial plans to make a CD-ROM add-on for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] fell through. | ||
Released in 1994 to little fanfare, the game did very poorly due to a lack of interest in the CD-i system. Most Mario fans have never played ''Hotel Mario'', and those that have disregard it due to its poor voice acting and bizarre format. In this game, [[Bowser]] and his [[Koopalings|children]] have taken over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], where they've built seven hotels. | Released in 1994 to little fanfare, the game did very poorly due to a lack of interest in the CD-i system. Most Mario fans have never played ''Hotel Mario'', and those that have generally disregard it due to its poor voice acting and bizarre format. In this game, [[Bowser]] and his [[Koopalings|children]] have taken over the [[Mushroom Kingdom]], where they've built seven hotels. | ||
The general goal in each stage is to close all the [[door]]s on every floor, However, various enemies will interfere and reopen them at times. Elevators are needed to travel between floors. Each hotel has around three stages. | The general goal in each stage is to close all the [[door]]s on every floor, However, various enemies will interfere and reopen them at times. Elevators are needed to travel between floors. Each hotel has around three stages. | ||
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The game also has a two player mode, allowing a second player to control [[Luigi]]. As with previous titles, Mario and Luigi take turns playing during a two-player game. | The game also has a two player mode, allowing a second player to control [[Luigi]]. As with previous titles, Mario and Luigi take turns playing during a two-player game. | ||
Due to the fact that [[Nintendo]] had no involvement in the game, in addition to its lack of popularity, ''Hotel Mario'' is largely considered to be non-canonical among both Nintendo and its fans. As such, Nintendo fails to recognize it whenever they discuss the history of Mario, and probably never will. Due to a lack of interest and legal issues with Philips, it is very unlikey that ''Hotel Mario'' will ever be rereleased. | Due to the fact that [[Nintendo]] had no involvement in the game, in addition to its lack of popularity, ''Hotel Mario'' is largely considered to be non-canonical among both Nintendo and its fans. As such, Nintendo fails to recognize it whenever they discuss the history of Mario, and probably never will. Due to a lack of interest and potential legal issues with Philips, it is very unlikey that ''Hotel Mario'' will ever be rereleased. | ||
== [[Inn|Hotel]]s == | == [[Inn|Hotel]]s == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*Although ''Hotel Mario'' has been largely ignored and forgotten over the years, clips of both the gameplay and the cutscenes surfaced on the internet at some point in 2006. Due to this, many more people were exposed to the game, and were able to see just how cheesy it truly was. | *Although ''Hotel Mario'' has been largely ignored and forgotten over the years, clips of both the gameplay and the cutscenes surfaced on the internet at some point in 2006. Due to this, many more people were exposed to the game, and were able to see just how cheesy it truly was. Many people have since edited these clips humorously for use in parody videos. | ||
*A mini-game in Mario | *A [[mini-game]] in ''[[Mario Party 5]]'' called [[Hotel Goomba]] may have been a reference to this game. | ||
[[Category: Games]] | [[Category: Games]] | ||
[[Category: Games that break the Fourth Wall]] | [[Category: Games that break the Fourth Wall]] | ||
Revision as of 21:32, November 23, 2007
Hotel Mario is a rather obscure game that was created by Philips Media for the CD-i. Philips Media had acquired the rights to produce a Mario game after initial plans to make a CD-ROM add-on for the Super Nintendo fell through.
Released in 1994 to little fanfare, the game did very poorly due to a lack of interest in the CD-i system. Most Mario fans have never played Hotel Mario, and those that have generally disregard it due to its poor voice acting and bizarre format. In this game, Bowser and his children have taken over the Mushroom Kingdom, where they've built seven hotels.
The general goal in each stage is to close all the doors on every floor, However, various enemies will interfere and reopen them at times. Elevators are needed to travel between floors. Each hotel has around three stages.
Princess Toadstool is held captive in each hotel until the moment of its destruction, at which point she is taken off to a different hotel. Each hotel is run by a different Koopaling (except for the last one which is run by Bowser) who must be fought by Mario in order to destroy the hotel.
The game also has a two player mode, allowing a second player to control Luigi. As with previous titles, Mario and Luigi take turns playing during a two-player game.
Due to the fact that Nintendo had no involvement in the game, in addition to its lack of popularity, Hotel Mario is largely considered to be non-canonical among both Nintendo and its fans. As such, Nintendo fails to recognize it whenever they discuss the history of Mario, and probably never will. Due to a lack of interest and potential legal issues with Philips, it is very unlikey that Hotel Mario will ever be rereleased.
Hotels
- Morton's WoodDoor-Hysteria
- Roy's HardBrick Hotel
- Larry's Chillton Hotel
- Lemmy's High-ate Regency Hotel
- Ludwig's Thump Castle Hotel
- Wendy's Blitz Snarlton Hotel
- Bowser's Seizure Palace Hotel
Enemies
- Goomba
- Koopa Troopa
- Wiggler
- Bob-omb
- Para Bob-omb
- Mini-Ninji
- Buzzy Beetle
- Monty Mole
- Spiny
- Paragoomba
- Banzai Bill
- Paratroopa
- Boo Buddies
- Big Boo
- Skeleton Koopa
- Pat the Bat
- Evil Coin
- Rhinestone Goomba
- Mechakoopa
- Bellhop Goomba
- Z Koopa
Items
Trivia
- Although Hotel Mario has been largely ignored and forgotten over the years, clips of both the gameplay and the cutscenes surfaced on the internet at some point in 2006. Due to this, many more people were exposed to the game, and were able to see just how cheesy it truly was. Many people have since edited these clips humorously for use in parody videos.
- A mini-game in Mario Party 5 called Hotel Goomba may have been a reference to this game.
