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3.1 / 5

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Platform
Sega Genesis
Genres
Adventure · Platformer
Release date
January 1, 2012

Summary

Mario 4: Space Odyssey (sometimes called Mario 4: A Space Odyssey) is essentially a fan‑made remix of the classic Mario 3: Around the World. The hack was put together by the team BMB and saw its name attached to KDS as the publisher. While the level layouts and visual tweaks give it a fresh outer‑space flavor, the core gameplay mirrors the original title almost exactly. You’ll find the same run‑and‑jump mechanics, power‑up timing, and world‑hopping structure that made the source game a favorite. In short, if you loved Mario 3’s globe‑trotting adventure, this version offers a nostalgic ride with a thin sci‑fi skin.

Storyline

In Mario 4: Space Odyssey, the adventure kicks off with Mario and Luigi stargazing when a bright star plummets to the ground. The crash reveals an alien creature—reminiscent of the Shroobs from Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time—who delivers a dire warning. It tells the brothers that a galaxy‑conquering menace is on the rise and that they must halt the conqueror of galaxies. The alien claims they’ll need an army to succeed, yet the game never actually provides any allies for Mario and Luigi to command. Undeterred, the duo sets out alone to confront the looming threat and save the cosmos.

Edited by Maya Carter

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