Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo NES
Release Date: 1985
Add to Collection
Description
"Super Mario Bros." is a seminal platform video game developed and published by Nintendo as a flagship launch title for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985. In this game, players assume the role of Mario, an Italian plumber who embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Toadstool from the villainous Bowser. The game is set in the magical Mushroom Kingdom, composed of eight distinct worlds, each containing four levels. Players navigate Mario through these levels, overcoming obstacles, dodging enemies, and collecting power-ups like mushrooms, fire flowers, and stars. The final level of each world concludes with a castle and a boss fight with one of Bowser's minions.
Super Mario Bros. was designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka and is credited for its significant role in reviving the video game industry after the 1983 crash. Its innovative gameplay mechanics, such as precise controls and complex levels, established conventions that are still followed in side-scrolling video games today. Moreover, it introduced characters and elements iconic to the Nintendo franchise, including pipes, Goombas, and the castles. The game's success spawned an extensive franchise of sequels and merchandise and solidified Mario as a pop culture icon. Its inclusion of a secret warp zone and the ability to gain extra lives through collecting coins were features that set new standards for gameplay depth and replay value, contributing significantly to its lasting appeal and legacy.
Screenshots
Title
Title
Gameplay
Gameplay
Share
Players: Single Player
Has Coop:
Max Players Online:
0 brainiacs have this game on their wishlist
0 brainiacs have favorited this game
0 brainiacs have beat/completed this game
-
GameBrainz ID:
9d8baad5-d8d3-4ada-a574-94dee6933fd0 -
Date Added:
2024-11-21 23:32:01 -
Last Updated:
2024-12-08 15:22:56