Why is super Mario so popular?

Question 1

Iconic

Answer 1

Widely known & recognised.

You mentioned that you had a collection of pokemon cards when you were younger. I still can’t find it, why did you bring that up?
A video-game that is iconic … .

Question 2

Flood of

Answer 2

A large number in a short period of time.

We established that video game industry is thriving, Back then, there has been a flood of games that were just not very high quality. One of the games that’s often cited as a factor in the collapse was this game called ET.

Question 3

Cited

Answer 3

Referenced or noted.

One of the games that’s often cited as a factor in the collapse was this game called ET.
Why Mario is just so popular & what makes the original game so satisfying to play.

Question 4

Boom

Answer 4

A sudden period of growth. It relates to explosion.

None it was all that great. So the video game boom was felling off a cliff & … .
It’s just such a joy to play. It’s the joy of movement & it’s one of the greatest games ever made. A lot of games from 35 years ago are basically unplayable now.

Question 5

Unplayable

Answer 5

Not possible to play them.

A lot of games from 35 years ago are basically unplayable now. They might have been a step to sth greater, but Mario was one of those that could really hold up today as it did then.

Question 6

Hold up

Answer 6

A term used to say that sth’s standard or quality has not lessened.

They might have been a step to sth greater, but Mario was one of those that really holds up today as it did then.
I played it the other day & I had lots of fun with it. It certainly does hold up.
Is it guaranteed?