Mario is an extremely specific character that is an icon in the entire gaming industry. It is one of the most popular, beloved heroes with a mustache and a red hat. However, what if you do not have any nostalgia for the character? What if you are a new and young gamer, and do not care about Mario, or even don’t like Mario. Can you get into Mario games at all? In this article we will try to answer these questions and give you some more context so you can make a more informed decision to either give our hero a chance or pass on the Mario hype train.