Hubs V.S. World Maps

[BossBlitz88]

On one hand we have hubs, massive and fun to explore, and on the other world maps, which lead directly to your destination. Personally, I slightly like the maps more, since I've seen Nintendo be creative with these sometimes like in 3D World, NSMBU, and World(snes/gba).

 

[anthonysea]

I rather have hub worlds because I like to be able to explore a bit, instead of being forced to go to an area I might not want to yet.

 

[Toad And Yoshi]

Defintely hubs. Having an area to explore is much more fun.

 

[Yoshiman222]

I'd say hubs, but your example (The Comet Observatory) isn't really the best option for this imo since it didn't realy hold any kinds of secrets like Isle Delfino Plaza and Peach's Castle. Secrets in a 3D world are best.

...I mean for a 2D Mario game I guess a world map also works but I do prefer when there are hidden goodies about. (SMB3's World maps for example )

 

[RafalRib]

Hubs! Although i loved 3D World's World Map

 

[Toad And Yoshi]

I'd say hubs, but your example (The Comet Observatory) isn't really the best option for this imo since it didn't realy hold any kinds of secrets like Isle Delfino Plaza and Peach's Castle. Secrets in a 3D world are best.

...I mean for a 2D Mario game I guess a world map also works but I do prefer when there are hidden goodies about. (SMB3's World maps for example )

What? No secrets? There's almost a dozen hidden 1-ups, neat glitches to find (what, they're secret, are they not?), and it's so fun to, before you unlock the Kitchen, go to the right and explore the blackness.

 

[Bowser498]

Hubs! More exploration, more fun, and more secrets!