MARIO
The Mushroom Kingdom Hero
A Legendary Odyssey
The Origins (1981)
Before he was an icon, he was Jumpman. Created by Shigeru Miyamoto for the arcade classic Donkey Kong, Mario's journey began with a simple goal: rescue Pauline from a giant ape. His iconic look—the red hat, overalls, and mustache—was born from technical limitations, designed to be visible on low-resolution screens.
Becoming Super (1985)
With the release of Super Mario Bros. on the NES, Mario didn't just become a household name; he saved the video game industry. Exploring the Mushroom Kingdom, eating Magic Mushrooms to grow "Super," and defeating Bowser became a global phenomenon that redefined what games could be.
Innovation & 3D (1996 - Present)
Mario has always been at the forefront of innovation. From the 3D revolution of Super Mario 64 to the gravity-defying adventures in Galaxy and the imaginative captures in Odyssey, he continues to evolve. Whether he's a cat, an elephant, or a ghost-hunter, Mario remains the heart of gaming.
Game Odyssey
A journey through time and consoles, tracing the evolution of gaming's greatest hero.
Donkey Kong
First appearance as Jumpman.
Mario Bros.
Introduced Luigi and the Mario name.
Super Mario Bros.
The revolution of side-scrolling platformers.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Introduced the Tanooki Suit and world map.
Super Mario World
Introduced Yoshi and 16-bit graphics.
Super Mario 64
Redefined gaming in 3D.
Super Mario Sunshine
Introduced FLUDD and tropical settings.
Super Mario Galaxy
Took Mario to outer space with gravity mechanics.
Super Mario 3D World
Introduced the Cat Suit and 4-player co-op.
Super Mario Odyssey
Introduced Cappy and capture mechanics.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
The latest 2D evolution with Wonder Flowers.