The Mario games are well known for their fun and simple platforms, making the games feel accessible and easy to play through. While most Mario games are simple at its core, none are truly as straightforward as a game solely based on solving puzzles. Furthermore, a game that does not have Mario at the center and instead a side character makes for an interesting spin-off - enter Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, a Mario spin-off game related to the character Captain Toad's appearance in Super Mario 3D World. What does a puzzle-solving game entail, and how does spin-off offer a unique version of Mario gameplaying in the form of Captain Toad? Check this episode to learn what this game is all about and why it's great!

Timestamps:

00:32 - Bottled Background

> 00:38 - Who is Captain Toad?

> 05:05 - Captain Toad in Super Mario 3D World

13:02 - Basic Premise

14:47 - Gameplay

> 16:59 - How do you play as Captain Toad?

> 24:58 - The Puzzles and typical Components

> 39:42 - The Objectives

47:03 - Conclusion

Links/Resources:

- Captain Toad (Character)

- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Information

- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker All Cutscenes

- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Full Playthrough

The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes

Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia - The Official Guide. Translated by William Flanagan and Zack Davisson. Milwaukie: Dark Horse Books, 2015.

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