Nintendo is popular because they were the first game developers, and Mario is popular because he is in Nintendo’s games. Who knows...maybe Sonic can still bounce back. Mario has had more games than Sonic, (Don't begin to say it was because Mario came out first. Add to library 107 Discussion 649. 3. Is she as popular as the Mario princesses (Daisy, Peach and Rosalina), and is Toadette more popular than the female Sonic the Hedgehog characters? @Estranged How could Sonic have the longest running series of comics ever if they came out in the 90s? Nintendo has cultivated a proud reputation as the family friendly funsters of the gaming industry. Meanwhile, Sonic games since Sonic … Sonic is more popular for a character himselfs. Sota (Anti-Cyrus/Jonas) 1 decade ago. princess peach - Mario. If your impeached can you run for president again? Bruh every question asked whether you are a sonic fan or Mario fan. Follow 16612. I know Toadette is a fairly new character, a fairly new addition to the Mario family. level 2. In a 1990 poll by Marketing Evaluations, Mario was found to be more popular (and recognizable) among children than Mickey Mouse". Also, Sega paid out the ass to get that Sonic balloon in the Macy's parade, it's not like it was the "chosen one" of video games for the parade. Hi. Is Sonic More Popular Than Mario? Recently, the DBI added to its database a dozen video game characters, including Mario, Pac-Man, Lara Croft, Donkey Kong, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Link. Well, let's put it this way. Who was the lady with the trophy in roll bounce movie? They always save the day and do so by beating near-impossible odds. No Opinions only facts. Good quiz, but just saying, people are here to determine whether or not they are a Mario or Sonic fan, so asking them whether they are a Sonic or Mario fan on the last question is kind of destroying the point of the quiz. They always save the day and do so by beating near-impossible odds. Followers. i don't see how that is possible because even when sega was at its prime in the console business even when sonic was in his prime in the games business sonics success and popularity never even reached close to what mario has mario has always dominated the popularity racket the sales racket you name it. As for why Mario's innovations/ideas usually work out better gameplay wise it's because the 3D Mario team is one of the best in the industry. Which one do you think looks more attractive? CrazyForGames 3784d ago . Mario games have actually gotten better, whereas Sonic games just get worse and worse. A clash of two legendary game series! Copyright © 2021 Multiply Media, LLC. Which series has the most compelling characters? 1. share. I have a big collection and even collect the comics. Sonic The Hedgehog, he is almost as popular as mario, and mario is millions times more popular than soulja boy. Sonic is WAYYYYY more Popular in America and UK than he is in Japan. It’s like Super Smash Bros. but about the Olympics. 58% (463) Sonic; 41% (333) Mario; 796 voters have answered this question. When Sonic is Super Sonic, he can throw fireballs and fly. Reviews: 2. Unlike Sonic, Mario's 3D leap was successful. Ummm....kinda ify...lol. You can go to the starving children in Africa, ask them who Mario is, and even they will know. That there is an article thats talking about whois more popular, u vs mario lol. Way to generalize a community. Nintendo knew it was weird and it's played as a joke. No Opinions only facts. Mario out numbers both the Sonic restaurant chain and the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise put together, by more than 2 and a half times over. On one side there's Mario, Nintendo’s squishy Italian plumber created by the legendary Sigeru Minamoto.On the other is Yuji Naka’s Sonic. Report Save. Mario had trading cards, too. Agree 14 Disagree 2 -+ SPAM Inappropriate. Nintendo had stopped making consoles after the failure of the gamecube, and most of the recent games seem gimmicky and weird. 1 decade ago. Luigi is Mario's fraternal twin brother. They're retarded, make no sense, and completely necessary. Sonic fans are annoying. Would save royalty I.e. Detective Comics has been running since 1937 and that's just one example. YOU SUCK!". I love them both. Well, obviously Mario is more popular now due to how things went down, but it was not always as one-sided as you are led to believe. But, to all of you sonic fanboys, Mario is more popular than Sonic. Who is the longest reigning WWE Champion of all time? Not more popular than Pokemon though, oddly enough. Which series has the best music? mario wasn't even in that small segment of supersize me. 3. sonic has barely gotten any 10/10's for his games, many of Mario's classic games and recent very good ones have gotten MANY 10/10's both by official critics and by individuals. Sorry mate I choose Luigi. Sonic gets a fraction of the time, resources and talent working on it that Mario gets. Sonic was more than just video games... Sonic had many TV shows(Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, SAT AM, etc) and has the longest running series of comics ever which were started in the 90s and still being made today. Sonic has sold only 70 million. Is Mario faster than Sonic? And Sonic did have a cartoon on FoxBox a few years ago. But both have softened up over the years. If Nintendo would have put up the cash, they would have had a float right beside it. All Rights Reserved. Fanpop has Sonic Vs. Mario polls. Mario has waaaay better games and nothing Sonic can do will ever top the coolness of Super Mario Bros. 3. SONIC? What is the analysis of the poem song by nvm gonzalez? good thinking prawns. Lots of reasons. Participate in a Sonic Vs. Mario poll or view past results. Well I never did say you were wrong, did I? Sonic is more popular as a character. In fact, there's no argument about it. That being said, Sonic still is quite popular. While it’s always a great time, the newest installment, out today for Nintendo Switch, is hands-down our fav. Thread starter CyberCommando; Start date Apr 18, 2017; Apr 18, 2017 #1 CyberCommando. Sonic was the first video game character to be seen in a Rose Parade. Therefore, it is only natural that fans would pit the two legends against one another. Blast processing will also ensure the victory of the Genesis. 4. if sonic is more recognizable than mickey mouse and Mario is more recognizable than sonic. Participate in a Sonic Vs. Mario poll or view past results. I'm sure if Sonic could make good games, he'd easily be bigger than Mario by now. How much money does The Great American Ball Park make during one game? Mario and Sonic are way more popular than DBZ. How else did we get copy-cat imitators like Aero the acrobat, and Bubsy? It may be a ten year difference, but Mario has appeared in over 200 games. Sonic games tend to sale alot. Sonic might be a more easily recognized name and face than Dragon Ball (and Goku), but DB as a whole may have more fans. Mario is far more popular than Sonic. There is a reason why people get hyped for new Rockstar, Bungie, Naughty Dog, and prior to Andromeda , Bioware, games etc. Pure … His games have changed the evolution of gaming and saved the gaming industry from dying. With the launch of Nintendo’s newest game system - the GameCube - came Super Mario Sunshine, which positions Mario in a brighter, even more detailed world that is again proving to be a guilty pleasure for adults just as much as a fun pastime for kids. I would tend to suspect Pacman might be more "recognizable" by the older general population. That was Billy Madison, for everyone wondering. anyone who even slightly thinks sonic is more popular than mario in any way is seriously being very silly mario is not just a gaming icon hes a cultural icon america, japan, worldwide mario is and always has been bigger and more popular than sonic It shares similarities with Surfing but shines brightly enough to land the top spot on our list! Sonic is also the first video game character (later followed by Pikachu) to have a balloon in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. When did organ music become associated with baseball? Lots of reasons. Sonic has lately been doing a lot of revamping to set off on a possible renaissance with Sonic Colors and Sonic 4. Because it was the first platformer hero, the first platformer games, and games in general, are Mario games. considering these are video game characters who gained their popularity from video games then yes game sales do make the character popular as popular as mario is right now he wouldn't be as popular as he is now if his games didn't sell the way they did (the highest selling game franchise ever) his huge success in the gaming world lead him to become mainstream, popular, a house hold name and a cultural icon the mario name has grossed more money than the sonic name can ever dream of that $$$$ leads to that characters increase in popularity if your games are selling better than more people are aware of your character and that character will grow in popularity from those sales sonic is ranked #8 in the top best selling game franchises with 70million copies while mario ranks at #1 with 222million your kidding yourself if you think these sales didn't attribute to the characters popularity if 1 character wasn't more popular than the other than 1 characters games wouldn't be selling better even when sonic was in his prime mario games still sold better mario is far more popular that sonic ever has been the $$$ speaks for itself its been posted already but it is a very good quote "Mario is the most famous character in the history of video games, and perhaps is the most famous character ever. Sonic, Silver, and Shadow even Tails & Cream have better powers Then those Mario Characters! Though I imagine it's hard to find somebody who has never heard of Mario. 37% (293) Mario; 62% (497) Sonic; 790 voters have answered this question. In terms of awareness, Pac-Man is the best-known video game character, recognized by 94 percent of U.S. consumers, more than celebrity heavyweights such as Ben Affleck, Dolly Parton, and Jamie Foxx. Accepted gaming wisdom no longer holds true. Accepted gaming wisdom has always placed Mario and Sonic as the kings of platforming. There not like the sonic fans where they act like Spoiled Brats are something. So of the three which is more iconic - Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, or Pacman? stuff for sale from movies, to merchandise, to games and snacks, So of the three which is more iconic - Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, or Pacman? That was before Sonic 1 came out. At one time, Sonic was more popular than Mario, in fact, he was even more well-known than Mickey Mouse according to a poll done in the 90's. I think Sonic has a bigger fanbase. On the other is Yuji Naka’s Sonic. But Mario can also turn smaller, bigger, or even huge! Well, its hard to conclude in black and whites. Please cast your vote above! Does harry styles have a private Instagram account? I'd say the no brainer is Super Mario. Mario vs Soinc The Hedgehog, Nintendo vs Sega, Video Game Icons. Who has more fans? But, to all of you sonic fanboys, Mario is more popular than Sonic. Yes according to tv tropes another name for germany loves hasselhoff is america loves sonic. I started to look at game sale chartz on Sonic games and holy crap they sell millions in America and then I check the Japanese numbers and nothing and these are Nintendo DS games. Sonic and Mario have long been rivals in the platforming world, ever since the blue critter s first game in 1991. In short Mario is better. ... Let's find out whether you're like my cousin Sonic the Hedgehog or not. Therefore, it is only natural that fans would pit the two legends against one another. he is the number 1 video game hero of all time, he have gotten many During the first year of the short-lived “Walk of Game”, they were inducted at the same time alongside Link and the Halo series. Too many people have no idea who Goku and Vegeta are. I owned a fair amount of this stuff. And more Mario is on the way. Mario vs Sonic . Is the most recognized figure in the US... more than mario and more than jesus... what has the world come to... :( To back up this info, go watch the documentary "Supersize me". For different reasons and times I suppose. Discussion in 'Console Industry' started by Dr Salbutamon, Jul 21, 2010. What happened was that Sega's console business kinda fell apart. In terms of awareness, Pac-Man is the best-known video game character, recognized by 94 percent of U.S. consumers, more than celebrity heavyweights such as Ben Affleck, Dolly Parton, and Jamie Foxx. Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Sonic in 1991. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game Complete Edition, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjfojxXOobE&t=463s. Pretty cut and dry. A clash of two legendary game series! There is a reason why he rivaled the old plumber in his day. Sonic brings more depth, humour and insight to each game plot, it's far more versatile. He is Italian and has a down ass biatch named Peach. We loved speeding through the skatepark, grinding on ledges, performing different flips and tricks and figuring out different combos. you say so to that but still that does not disprove what i said in anyway mario has always been bigger and more popular than sonic the game sales prove that mario as well has ha his own tv shows, movies and pretty much anything you can think of all i did was state a FACT doesn't matter if you prefer mario over sonic or sonic over mario mario has always been bigger and more popular than sonic the facts speak for themselves. ahhh, he said happy gilmore and i was like "nooo, that was big daddy dude" loool. Pretty much, your one fact is not enough to make me believe one or the other was more popular. Rikusaki. There is a reason why people get hyped for new Rockstar, Bungie, Naughty Dog, and prior to Andromeda , Bioware, games etc. Billy: "I disagree. Super Mario sold 222 million copies amongst it’s never-ending list of game title. While he was just … Afterall, Sonic is probably the only anthropomorphic character to still have a chance at success again. Mario has a stupid jumping ability while having other powers but one hit no more power, and Sonic is more adventurous. ... alongside Link and Sonic the Hedgehog. You should only ask questions that would ask if you relate to a point of view from one of the characters or like something related to either characters. Jay D . The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Multiply. sonic had most of its glory back then in the 90's, whereas mario had stood ground for years. Sonic or Mario, who must you choose? Your searchcriteria is wrong. then Mario is the more popular character. 0. Probably because he isn't cutesy like Mario or anything like that... 4. share. On a more serious note, Sonic creator Yuji Naka left Sega in 2006 to form his own studio, Prope, basically leaving his greatest creation in the company's hands. next silly question please what is tastier - cake or dog poo ? MARIO? but they both have made tremendous impacts on our gaming experiences and will undoubtedly go down in history as videogame charecters that have inspired other developers and their franchises. Sega once had about 52% market share "before" Nintendo won the 16-bit wars. Mario may not be on his prime of popularity, but its still very popular, compared to Dragon Ball, many are talking about all the new games while Super is not as talked in the internet. Billy: "You know something? anyone who even slightly thinks sonic is more popular than mario in any way is seriously being very silly mario is not just a gaming icon hes a cultural icon america, japan, worldwide mario is and always has been bigger and more popular than sonic, google has 164 million hits for Mario google has 62 million hits for sonic first thing i got when i googled mario was mario related sites first thing i got when i googled sonic was the sonic fast food chain just throwing that out. He is number 1 and still is, and is not me saying it... its the Combined with the NES home system, Super Mario Brothers spent the tail end of 1985 as a huge hit and a popular Christmas gift that was as often played by parents and older siblings as it was by the kids who received the game in the first place. ". Someone earlier mentioned the Google search results. The Sonic X anime aired all over the world, I remember watching it as a kid. :). Maybe we’d prefer to see Mario & Sonic at the X-Games more than the Olympic Games because Skateboarding was easily our favorite event. video game history ). I think what it boils down to is everyone wants a sonic game to be good again as the potential is still there, where as Mario games have always been good, i cant remember a poor one, Conloles was making a reference to a segment of the movie happy gilmore... just wanted to point that out... :D, Conloles... Beautiful quote, man!!! And a brother named Luigi. Sonic was never very popular in Japan but is very pupular in USA and the UK. For Dragon Ball FighterZ on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Is Dragon Ball more popular than Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog? Sonic blasted over at full speed before he could finish his sentence, and, giving Mario enough time to say "Oh cra-", Sonic jumped into the air and delivered a speed boosted, electrifying punch to Mario's face. You should all remember that the Sega Genesis(Mega Drive PAL region) sold very poorly in Japan buy was king in America and Europe, then … N4G is a community of ​​​gamers​​​ posting and discussing the latest game news. It’s Sonic that put SEGA on the map, and gave Nintendo its first true competitor after gaining market dominance back in the late 80s. Why is Mario so popular? Sega's Sonic "was" more popular than Mario. Is green skull in the pirate bay is good? I'll bet there are atleast 4 times as many games with Mario than there are with Sonic. 2 3. I was told the Mario franchise is far more popular than the Sonic one. It did, but let's face the facts: Mario was first introduced as Jumpman in 1981.