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Just a random (almost 35 years too late) question because I've been replaying SMB2 on the Switch.

It seems like she's just objectively better in every way. I don't get why I would pick the others.

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[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 year ago (4 children)

That's always been my feeling too. I think Mario can run faster, and Luigi can jump a little higher, but Peach just controls better. Who knows what kind of maniac would choose Toad.

[–] mercano 19 points 1 year ago

Toad can dig / lift the fastest, and gets a huge run speed boost when carrying enemies, making him the speed runner’s choice in many levels.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Toad pulls roots faster, and he's my favorite

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Thanks for the root-cause analysis.

Glad to have found you.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hi! I am a toadstool maniac. Ama.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You know that ghost that chases you when you look away from them? That guy.

But seriously, toad's special power is how fast he can dig and throw. Toad is max DPS. Toad is OP.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ok, I just tried playing as toad. I think you've recruited me.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I always played him for his speed and throwing and carrying ability like others have said.

I only used Peach on levels where floating was really helpful and I didn’t have to throw anything at a boss.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I pick Toad quite a lot. He's a fast little goober.