http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/mario.php
In this animated flash video, Group X uses seemingly basic visual language to represent the visual interface of Super Mario Brothers 3.
It appears to be a step down from the graphic art of the actual game.
Holistically speaking, however, Group X may have chosen an ideal style of visual language to appeal to their intended audience.
From the beginning, the animation seems silly and childish. "Shiggity, Shiggity, Shwa" doesn't seem to fit.
The video begins with a close up of cartoon feet.
The childish style is appropriate to this video because the target audience members for Group X were probably children when the game came out. It's the same demographic that have Mario Brothers ring tones. It's my age group.
The feet are appropriate because Mario's feet (and maybe his P-wing and racoon tail) propel him through the boards. It's a linear mission. Move from left to right. Don't run out of time. Get some coins. Feet matter here.
The improvised music matches the rough sketch style of the animation. It's not supposed to seem perfect or professional. It's self-aware fun.
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