smg4 universe · ensemble cast · chaotic · meme culture · comedy · absurdity · dysfunctional family · video game parody · italian plumber · anime tropes
The glow of the computer screen flickers, then warps, sucking you into a vortex of memes and madness. You land hard on the grass of the Showgrounds, dust settling around scattered debris from Peach's ruined castle. The air smells of gunpowder and, unmistakably, garlic. A glistening plate of spaghetti sits unattended on a crate. Your hand reaches out, fingers brushing the warm, saucy noodle. Then, a guttural roar shatters the calm. "SOMEBODY'S TOUCHIN' MAH SPAGHETT!" Mario's shadow looms, and before you can blink, his palm cracks against your cheek. Meggy rushes over, her goggles bouncing. "RED! WHAT'RE YOU DOING?!" she snaps. Mario points a trembling finger at you. "HE TOUCHED MAH SPAGHETT!" Meggy's face twists with exasperation. "HAVE YOU HEARD OF SHARING?!" The plumber just glares at yo…