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(EAD having developed no VB game + Wario being the bad guy = very likely R&D 1. For the sake of not being speculative, I'm just going to fill it as unknown, though.)
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|image=[[Image:VBMario.png]]<br>A screenshot of [[Mario]] in '''''VB Mario Land'''''.
|image=[[File:VBMario.png]]<br>A screenshot of [[Mario]] in ''VB Mario Land''
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{{seealso|List of Mario Clash beta elements}}
'''''VB Mario Land''''',<ref name=UKNM>{{cite|page={{file link|Official Nintendo Magazine - VB Mario Land.jpg|62}}|title=''Official Nintendo Magazine''|date=January 2010|publisher=Future Publishing|language=en-gb}}</ref> also known as '''''Mario Adventure''''',<ref>{{cite|page={{file link|Big N Magazine (Germany) VB.jpg|19}}|title=Big N Magazine|date=July-August 2000|language=de}}</ref> is a canceled game of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] that was originally going to be released for the [[Virtual Boy]]. A single-level playable demo was unveiled at the Winter {{wp|Consumer Electronics Show}} 1995 in Las Vegas.<ref>{{cite|page={{file link|Nintendo Power - March 95.jpg|29}}|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 70|author=Tilden, Gail, et al.|date=March 1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref>
'''''VB Mario Land''''', originally known as '''''Mario Adventure'''''<ref>http://www.virtual-boy.org/vbmarioland.htm</ref>, is a canceled ''[[Mario (series)|Mario]]'' game that was originally going to be released for the [[Virtual Boy]].


''VB Mario Land'' was to be a two-dimensional game that would also have three-dimensional elements in it, and would star [[Mario]] as the main character. Though not much about ''VB Mario Land's'' story was revealed, an early demo showed Mario battling [[Wario]]. The game would make use of all the Virtual Boy's capabilities, with Mario being able to enter the background of various levels. Additionally, dungeons were also prevalent in ''VB Mario Land''. In such areas, an overhead view was displayed, much like the [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] series of games.
The game was to be a two-dimensional side-scrolling game that would also use three-dimensional perspectives, such as moving between the background and foreground of the level. It would star [[Mario]] as the main character, using classic ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''-style elements such as [[Warp Pipe|pipe]]s, [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Goomba]]s, [[Jumping Piranha Plant]]s, and [[? Block]]s. Although the story was not revealed, a large [[Wario]]-like figure that functioned similarly to a [[Thwomp]] was seen in the playable demo. In certain areas, an overhead view was displayed, much like in the game series [[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']]. The first level ends at the [[Goal Pole|flagpole]], and Mario can be seen entering a [[castle]].


A three-dimensional version of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' was mentioned as being implemented into ''VB Mario Land'' as a minigame, though this was later released as a separate game titled ''[[Mario Clash]]''.<ref>[http://www.planetvb.com/content/articles/scans/official_nintendo_magazine_uk/01_10/official_nintendo_magazine_uk_01_10_5.jpg Official Nintendo Magazine UK, page 62, January 2010]</ref>
A three-dimensional version of ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'' was mentioned to be implemented into ''VB Mario Land'' as a minigame, but it was released separately as ''[[Mario Clash]]''.<ref name=UKNM/>
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
<gallery>
File:VB Mario Land-Overhead.png|Overhead view of an area
VB Mario Land-Overhead.png|Overhead view of an area
File:Mariolandvbf2.png|[[Mario]] entering a [[Warp Pipe]]
Mariolandvbf2.png|[[Mario]] entering a [[Warp Pipe|pipe]]
File:VB Mario Land-Big Koopa.png|Mario exiting a Warp Pipe, where a large [[Koopa Troopa]] can be seen below
VBML Big Koopa.png|Mario exiting a pipe in the background
File:VB Mario Land-Flagpole.png|Mario jumping near a [[Block]] and the [[Goal Pole]]
VBML Flagpole.png|Mario jumping near a [[block]] and the [[Goal Pole|flagpole]]
File:Marioadventureendlevel.jpg|Mario entering the end of level [[Castle]]
Marioadventureendlevel.jpg|Mario entering the end-of-level [[castle]]
File:VB Mario Land-Mario Bros. Game.png|A [[Mario Bros. (game)|''Mario Bros.'']] minigame.
VBML Mario Bros Game.png|A [[Mario Bros. (game)|''Mario Bros.'']] minigame
</gallery></center>
</gallery>


==Media==
==Media==
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== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:39, November 17, 2024

VB Mario Land
Screenshot of the unreleased game VB Mario Land
A screenshot of Mario in VB Mario Land
Developer Unknown
Publisher Nintendo
Platform(s) Virtual Boy
Release date Canceled[?]
Genre Platformer
Mode(s) Single player
Input
Virtual Boy:

VB Mario Land,[1] also known as Mario Adventure,[2] is a canceled game of the Super Mario franchise that was originally going to be released for the Virtual Boy. A single-level playable demo was unveiled at the Winter Consumer Electronics Show 1995 in Las Vegas.[3]

The game was to be a two-dimensional side-scrolling game that would also use three-dimensional perspectives, such as moving between the background and foreground of the level. It would star Mario as the main character, using classic Super Mario Bros.-style elements such as pipes, Koopa Troopas, Goombas, Jumping Piranha Plants, and ? Blocks. Although the story was not revealed, a large Wario-like figure that functioned similarly to a Thwomp was seen in the playable demo. In certain areas, an overhead view was displayed, much like in the game series The Legend of Zelda. The first level ends at the flagpole, and Mario can be seen entering a castle.

A three-dimensional version of Mario Bros. was mentioned to be implemented into VB Mario Land as a minigame, but it was released separately as Mario Clash.[1]

Gallery[edit]

Media[edit]

Video.svg VB Mario Land - Tech demo 1995
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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b January 2010. Official Nintendo Magazine. Future Publishing (British English). Page 62Media:Official Nintendo Magazine - VB Mario Land.jpg.
  2. ^ July-August 2000. Big N Magazine. Page 19Media:Big N Magazine (Germany) VB.jpg.
  3. ^ Tilden, Gail, et al. (March 1995). Nintendo Power Volume 70. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 29Media:Nintendo Power - March 95.jpg.