Nintendo's Mario franchise has been going strong since the early 1980s, and it remains one of the biggest video game properties ever. Mario's popularity allowed him to go beyond his classic 2D sidescrollers and star in games from various genres. From kart racing games to RPGs, these titles add to the Super Mario Bros. mythos in several surprising ways.
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