02-07-2018, 02:16 PM
Luigi has always been in the shadow of the other characters, give or take a game or two.
Bowser doesn't even recognize him.
He's generally left uncredited in favor of Mario.
And was even missing from some games entirely.
This doesn't mean that he is any less important than Mario. In fact, he could be even more so.
While his original intention, in terms of his origin by Nintendo, was simply to have a 2nd player for Mario Bros, Luigi has grown into his own character.
His own skill, his own personality, his own traits altogether. And often playing a supportive role.
An interesting point to bring up is a scene in Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga. Mario falls ill, and Luigi must find a cure.
While, being a bit of a coward, he was reluctant to go. but overcame his fear and and found the cure for Mario. (Granted, it turned out that there was nothing to be afraid of to begin with)
From this point, without Luigi, we wouldn't have Mario anymore, as he would have succumbed to the illness.
This is just one example. There are others out there I'm sure.
Bowser doesn't even recognize him.
He's generally left uncredited in favor of Mario.
And was even missing from some games entirely.
This doesn't mean that he is any less important than Mario. In fact, he could be even more so.
While his original intention, in terms of his origin by Nintendo, was simply to have a 2nd player for Mario Bros, Luigi has grown into his own character.
His own skill, his own personality, his own traits altogether. And often playing a supportive role.
An interesting point to bring up is a scene in Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga. Mario falls ill, and Luigi must find a cure.
While, being a bit of a coward, he was reluctant to go. but overcame his fear and and found the cure for Mario. (Granted, it turned out that there was nothing to be afraid of to begin with)
From this point, without Luigi, we wouldn't have Mario anymore, as he would have succumbed to the illness.
This is just one example. There are others out there I'm sure.