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by trentnix 701 days ago
Even if that were true (and I don't think it is), Commander Keen should be compared to Mario 3 (which still came out over a year earlier than the first Keen), not Mario. And 4-6 are most appropriately compared to Super Mario World, which was released the same year.

Keen was/is great, but Mario 3 and Mario World are on the shortlist for best game ever.