Creepy Mario Myths that are Actually True!
A Darker Side of the Mushroom Kingdom
Everyone knows what a Mario game looks like, right? You’ve got your mushrooms, your moustaches, your bright green pipes, etc. All very normal, all very friendly. But Mario fans are a observant bunch, so it’s no surprise that a ton of weird and wonderful (but mostly weird) design secrets have been touted over the years.
The Creepiest Mario Myths
A YouTuber has gathered together some of the creepiest Mario myths in one nightmare-inducing compilation. Did you know that Mario has no pupils in reflections? Did you know that Mario can get in ‘dead mode’ in Super Mario 64? Infinite Bits’ video rolls out a bunch of dark Mario design myths, and proves that most of them are actually true. As a bastion of cute and friendly character design, Mario is now dead to me – quite literally in one example below.
The Creepiness Continues
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Not Every Myth is True
Not every creepy myth turns out to be true, however. For example, it turns out that 3D models of an unused ghost enemy called ‘Scripulous Fingore’ were all an elaborate hoax, and no such unused character exists. But there are plenty of real ones here, including the ability to freeze Mario’s sprite with crossed-out dead eyes, and there aforementioned terrifying plain white eyes when Mario’s face appears in reflective surfaces in certain games.
The World of Super Mario: A Never-Ending Source of Nightmares
Indeed, it seems the world of Super Mario is the gift that keeps on giving – just yesterday we saw a fan recreate Super Mario World in 3D using Unreal Engine 5. And this is by no means the first nightmarish Mario vision we’ve been treated to – from Toad without his hat to Princess Peach’s teeth, it turns out there’s plenty of nightmare fuel out there in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Conclusion
The world of Super Mario is full of dark and terrifying secrets, and it’s both fascinating and unsettling to see how much goes into the design of these beloved characters. While some myths might be exaggerated or entirely fictional, it’s clear that there are plenty of creepy truths lurking beneath the surface of our favorite games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are all Mario myths true?
A: Not every myth is true. Some are exaggerated or entirely fictional.
Q: What’s the creepiest Mario myth?
A: Mario’s plain white eyes when his face appears in reflective surfaces in certain games is a good contender.
Q: Can I recreate Super Mario World in 3D?
A: Yes, a fan did just that using Unreal Engine 5.
