Michel Ancel, the creator of the popular Rayman series, has made the surprise admission that he doesn’t like Mario platformers.
“I will tell you something terrible – I don't really enjoy playing Mario games,” he told Gamasutra. “I don't like gliding, I don't like its inertia, and I don't like not being able to give some slaps.
“It's a fabulous series, and I understand that people love it, but it's not my cup of tea. I used to prefer Ghosts n' Goblins, Heart of Darkness, Another World – games with a focus on the narrative side.
“Beyond that, I find Mario's controls very interesting, but I don't buy it. I can't help but seeing the ropes of the game, even if it works. The game is thrilling, obviously.”
At least he admits it’s a terrible opinion.
Ancel’s credits list includes Beyond Good & Evil, Peter Jackson’s King Kong and Ubisoft’s Raving Rabbids titles.
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6 comments
Kill the heretic!!
Paul Arkz INDUSTRY
0 1Dec 6th 2011 at 3:06PM
shock horrible designer bashs the more successfull better recieved direct competition. I got a promo copy of rayman origins and played it for about 30minutes. its terrible, everything he said about mario applies more accuratly to the latest rayman.
half of the platformers on xbox aracde and psn are better than it at a fraction of the price i.e any pixel junk game. some many decent games designer but everyone too scared to hire anyone at the moment.
Bren Adams INDUSTRY
0 0Dec 6th 2011 at 10:57PM
I don't think he was bashing Mario.. he appreciates why people like it and said its not his cup of tea. Rayman Origins is a wonderful game too
Kai Howard ELITE GAMER
0 0Dec 7th 2011 at 10:25AM
Well,... I DO think he was bashing mario, as he clearly hates mario and just put those u turn statements so he doesnt offend/upset anyone in the industry. if you remove the defensive bull his says this.
I don't really enjoy playing Mario games I don't like gliding, I don't like its inertia, and I don't like not being able to give some slaps, it's not my cup of tea. I used to prefer Ghosts n' Goblins, Heart of Darkness, Another World but I don't buy it. I can't help but seeing the ropes of the game.
Bren Adams INDUSTRY
0 0Dec 7th 2011 at 12:38PM
How come hardly anyone comments on some of the subjects on here?? I am relatively new to the industry (3 years), however i do have 3 indie shops selling games and doing very well thank you, many more to come.. hello, hello, anyone out there?????
david evans
0 0Dec 10th 2011 at 11:10AM
because hardly anyone comes on this site lol
Paul Arkz INDUSTRY
0 0Dec 10th 2011 at 2:49PM