Is Luigi strictly better than Mario?

#1 Posted by Geno (6479 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

A thought occurred to me me today - in most platforming based Mario games, Luigi can do everything that Mario can do, except he can jump higher. On paper, this should prove to be an advantage in any scenario that involves jumping. Now, a higher jump also means wonkier controls, and his relatively unwieldy nature is a valid concern, but assuming that a player could control them both equally well, doesn't this make Luigi strictly better than Mario gameplay-wise?

#2 Posted by homewrecker (185 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

the only one I remember luigi jumps higher in was mario bros 2; what are some other ones?

#3 Posted by FluxWaveZ (17840 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Yes. Luigi trumps Mario gameplay-wise, as a character and as a villain.

#4 Posted by cherub09 (76 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

In Mario 2 he jumped higher... but he did those weird kicky, floaty legs. I preferred Toad or Peach on that game (random).

#5 Posted by Bones8677 (3084 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

He's not as big as a whore as Mario.

#6 Posted by BeachThunder (8831 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

There is a certain stigma to Luigi though...

#7 Posted by FreakAche (2866 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Duh

#8 Edited by Tiwi (1399 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

In super mario galaxies he was faster than mario. nuff said.

also galaxies, as in both of them.

#9 Posted by Kjellm87 (1728 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

If we considering Mario Bros 2, the one in Japan. Mario had much more control when ladning and stopping while Luigi jumped higher, so they are equal with their own strength and weakness.

#10 Posted by FourWude (1974 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Luigi is... an ostracized member of the Nintendo family, well after you know what happened.

#11 Posted by Gamer_152 (13235 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Gameplay-wise I think Luigi wins out in the Mario games but falls a bit short of Mario's abilities in the Super Smash Bros. games.

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#12 Posted by ShadowKing7 (749 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Luigi jumps higher but also has less traction, so he slides around more and I think he's a little slower. One's not necessarily better than the other, just comes down to whoever you prefer.

Of course, you can choose based on whether you like red or green more, which is why I've always liked Mario more since red's my favorite color.

#13 Posted by TaliciaDragonsong (8669 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Luigi is awesome, he deserves way more spotlight (cliche right?) and I hope he gets some soon!

#14 Posted by SethPhotopoulos (4813 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

@ShadowKing7 said:

" Luigi jumps higher but also has less traction, so he slides around more and I think he's a little slower. One's not necessarily better than the other, just comes down to whoever you prefer. Of course, you can choose based on whether you like red or green more, which is why I've always liked Mario more since red's my favorite color. "

Yep.

#15 Posted by LordAndrew (13812 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

I find it interesting that despite Luigi being a better jumper, other characters continue to regard Mario as if he's the best jumper in the world. Has Mario somehow managed to keep Luigi's skills hidden from the general public?

#16 Posted by DrBeardface (209 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

Mario is best. He can fly through SPACE while Luigi waits to be saved on Ghost Planets!

#17 Posted by Claude (15850 posts) - 2 years, 6 months ago

@SethPhotopoulos said:

" @ShadowKing7 said:
" Luigi jumps higher but also has less traction, so he slides around more and I think he's a little slower. One's not necessarily better than the other, just comes down to whoever you prefer. Of course, you can choose based on whether you like red or green more, which is why I've always liked Mario more since red's my favorite color. "
Yep. "

That's how I see it. But I prefer Mario, and my favorite color is green. Must be Mario.

#18 Posted by Brother_PipPop (233 posts) - 1 year, 3 months ago

Luigi saves Mario from a haunted mansion. He's also taller, and in better shape.

Luigi

Luigi is Mario's brother. He began as a simple palette swap of Mario, but was later differentiated. In his later forays, he provides comic relief.

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