Nintendo's best days weren't with the Wii U, but Mario made plenty of great appearances on the ill-fated video game console.

Despite going on for over two decades, the Mario Party series has only gotten middling reviews, with the trend going upward recently.

It's been 25 years since this Nintendo character made their debut, and yet, we still know next to nothing about them.

Save a ton on Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and Mario Party Superstars.

By Jesse Lennox Published March 10, 2025 Nintendo We all know Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, and Bowser, but the best Mario games have expanded the cast of characters to a huge roster of friends and foes.

These are the best and worst Mario games on Nintendo's most successful console — according to critics, at least.