#17: Super Mario Bros. Live
Well, Super Mario Bros. didn’t exactly start off as indicated here, but it was still pretty absurd even in its inception. The addition of pipes and plumbers was certainly an… interesting creative decision. Imagine pitching this concept: a fantastical world where two Italian plumbers become heroes in a kingdom of mushrooms, thwarting villainous turtles and saving royalty.
It’s a premise that might have raised eyebrows, yet it captured the hearts of gamers worldwide. The game’s quirky charm, with its giant green pipes and life-giving mushrooms, turned it into an enduring cultural phenomenon.