Over the years on MFGG, my favorite fangames have always been the weird ones that standout for their creativity and oddness. Essence of Waluigi is certainly one of those, a strange, dark little fangame that attempts to take itself seriously and somehow succeeds.

In this game, a dark power called the "Essence of Waluigi" is attempting to take over the world and replace it with an eerie purple utopia. It's vaguely explained that at some point in the past, Luigi was killed by the essence. And now, Mario awakens from a recurring nightmare and decides to finally avenge his brother and defeat Waluigi, along with the dark mysterious force that has corrupted him.

For an idea as silly as this, the game somehow delivers the premise in a solid way. DrZuplow uses awesome custom art, a touch of humor, pretty dope worldbuilding, and a killer soundtrack, to craft a short little epic game.

You play as Mario (looking like Capt. Lou Albano from the 80's Super Mario Bros. Super Show cartoon) and platform your way through strange landscapes, hitting baddies with your hammer and shouting "PASTA POWER" repeatedly.