Mario Is Missing! is an educational game developed by The Software Toolworks, released in 1993 for MS-DOS, NES, SNES and other platforms. Starring Luigi, players control him to travel around the world, find and return precious artifacts stolen by Bowser’s minions, and rescue kidnapped Mario.
Set in the real world, the game follows Bowser’s plan to sell stolen artifacts for hair dryers to melt Antarctic ice and flood the Earth. To stop him, Luigi uses portals to visit major cities, collect artifacts, and return them to their original locations. Players talk to locals for clues, identify cities, and answer artifact-related questions to complete tasks.
As the first game with Luigi as the sole protagonist, it marks his important status in gaming. Blending platforming and educational elements, it teaches geography through interaction. Though innovative in education, its gameplay differs greatly from traditional Mario games, earning mixed reviews from some players.
Overall, Mario Is Missing! holds a unique spot in the Mario franchise, showcasing Luigi’s adventurous spirit while offering players a chance to learn geography.
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