Key Content:
Super Mario Galaxy (2007): Redefining 3D space with spherical gravity mechanics.
New Super Mario Bros. (2006-2012): The resurgence of side-scrolling platforming for a new generation.
Super Mario Odyssey (2017): The return to expansive, open-world exploration with the Cappy capture mechanic.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (2023): Modernizing the 2D formula with "Wonder Effects".
Legacy: Mario's expansion into movies, theme parks, and the "Mario Maker" era.