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Super Mario Bros. 3

Nintendo NES

Release Date: 1990

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Description

"Super Mario Bros. 3," developed and published by Nintendo, is a platforming game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) released in 1988 in Japan and 1990 in North America. This pivotal installment in the Super Mario series follows the adventures of Mario and Luigi as they embark on a quest to save the various rulers of the Mushroom World from the clutches of the evil Bowser and his children, the Koopalings. Each of the eight unique worlds ends with a fortress where one of the Koopalings must be defeated. Featuring a mix of side-scrolling and overhead levels, "Super Mario Bros. 3" introduces a diverse range of power-ups, such as the Super Leaf (which gives Mario raccoon abilities), the Frog Suit, and the Tanooki Suit, each bestowing special abilities.

"Super Mario Bros. 3" is often hailed as one of the greatest video games of all time, acclaimed for its incredible depth, complex levels, and innovative gameplay mechanics. It introduced elements that would become staples in the Mario franchise, including the ability to slide down slopes, carry and throw objects, and the concept of a world map for level selection. The game was a monumental success, selling over 17 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling games ever on the NES platform. It also featured prominently in the 1989 Hollywood film "The Wizard," which was a significant part of its marketing campaign. The game's influence on the platform genre and its contribution to the evolution of video games as a whole remain profound, serving as a benchmark for quality in game design.