Originally posted by: Mega Tank
Originally posted by: GsoFly
I have wanted to pick this book up... any good?
Its a pretty good book. Very well put together. It goes into a lot of detail of the main series, so SMB1,LL, SMB2, Land 1&2, 3, World, 64, Sunshine, Galaxy games, New Super Mario series, Mario Maker.
Lots of info on the story, features, development, each of the levels characters for each game, screenshots, maps with info and descriptions for each. Tips and tricks, pictures of the package box, game cart/CD and even the manuals...etc. LOTS of info.
Its got shorter excerpts on the featured and cameo games, so like Mario Karts, World 2, RPG and a whole bunch of other games Mario appeared in. They list pretty much EVERY game Mario/Luigi has appeared in, with short descriptions of their roles + screen shots. Also, any special Mario events, tournamenets of past...etc. 250+ pages in total.
Only odd thing I would say is the Mario Maker game info is at the beginging, whereas the rest of the book goes through the timeline chronologically. Little odd, but I guess it was the newest game as the time (no MM2 in this book). There is a good timeline of the series at the begining which was a good read.
So yeah, very well put together and I would say a solid addition to any collection. Must have for Mario die-hards or fans for sure. I think I got it for like $25 on Amazon shipped, brand new hardcover. Very well spent. Good coffee table or toilet material