35 years later, Mario 3 still does some things better than every Mario since

Which 2D Mario game is the best has always been a fairly contentious topic. Every Mario game does things a little bit differently, with a smattering of unique power-ups, concepts, and mechanics. It’s only natural that opinion would be relatively divided. But I’d put forth that two major contenders for the crown always eventually float to the top: Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World. In 2023, we now have Super Mario Wonder – which in years to come could very well be the third title v...