Karoshi Mario

Karoshi Mario

Released2015
This is Karoshi Mario, based off of the original game by Jesse Venbrux. In case you never played Karoshi before, the objective is to kill yourself. That's it. It's harder than it may sound sometimes, though. The objective of this game is not to emulate the original, but to put Mario in a similar type of situation.

Details

DeveloperHuFlungDu
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2015
StatusReleased
GenresPlatform
ThemesAction
PlatformsSUP Super Nintendo Entertainment System
ModesSingle player

About This Game

In this unconventional take on a beloved franchise, Mario finds himself at a breaking point, consumed by exhaustion and despair. Players must guide the plumber through his darkest moment, making choices and taking actions that will determine whether he can find meaning and reasons to continue. The game explores themes of burnout and mental struggle through an interactive narrative that subverts expectations of the cheerful, heroic character fans know. Your decisions throughout the experience shape Mario's path forward and the ultimate resolution to his crisis.