#MarioVS.Sonic

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Mario VS Sonic

While speaking with my girlfriend about gaming we were talking about Mario Kart and Crash Bandicoot Crash Team Racing. I thought heck why not do a blog about Mario and Sonic. So here we are. The debate between Mario and Sonic has been a longstanding rivalry in the gaming world. Both characters are iconic and have played significant roles in shaping the industry. Here's a breakdown of their characteristics and achievements:

Mario:

Mario is the mascot of Nintendo and one of the most recognizable characters in gaming history. He made his first appearance in the game "Donkey Kong" in 1981 and became the star of the "Super Mario" series.

Mario is known for his red hat, blue overalls, and mustache. He is portrayed as a friendly and adventurous plumber who goes on various quests to rescue Princess Peach from the villain Bowser.

Mario's abilities include jumping, running, and power-ups such as the Super Mushroom and Fire Flower, which grant him special abilities.

The "Super Mario" franchise has achieved tremendous success, with numerous critically acclaimed games such as "Super Mario Bros.," "Super Mario 64," and "Super Mario Odyssey."

Sonic:

Sonic the Hedgehog is the mascot of Sega and is characterized by his bright blue colour, red shoes, and spiky hair. He first appeared in the game "Sonic the Hedgehog" in 1991.

Sonic is known for his incredible speed, which allows him to dash through levels and defeat enemies. He battles against the evil Dr Robotnik (also known as Dr Eggman) to protect his animal friends and collect the Chaos Emeralds.

The Sonic franchise introduced innovative gameplay mechanics, such as loop-the-loops and high-speed platforming, which set it apart from other platforming games.

Popular Sonic games include "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," "Sonic & Knuckles," and "Sonic Generations."

When I was growing up you were either a "Mario Kid" or "Sonic Kid" I won't lie to you I have played both of them a fair amount in my gaming life but my loyalty will always be firmly with Mario. I used to play Mario on my Nintendo 64 then as I got older I played Mario on my Gameboy Advance SP then Nintendo 3DS XL and now I play him on Nintendo Switch OLED. It's fair to say that Mario grew up with me. I might get some more games of him on my switch in the future.

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